Obituaries

Apr 13, 2025

JAMES PATRICK DILLON, SR

James Patrick Dillon, SR. age 85, of Belton, Missouri, passed away at home on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Service details will be provided as more information becomes available.

James was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 12, 1940 to Thomas Dillon and Margaret (O'Brien) Dillon. Upon James' eighteenth birthday,...

Apr 8, 2025

CHARLOTTE BERNDT

Charlotte Berndt (née Voight) passed into eternal rest on April 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and fortified by the sacraments of Holy Mother Church.

Charlotte was born to Henry and Frances Voight on April 30, 1943 on a small farm near Ripon, Wisconsin.  She graduated from Ripon High School in 1961...

Apr 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Karen Sargert

Karen Sargert, born on May 6, 1942, lived a life marked by love, strength and unwavering devotion to her family. She passed away on April 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity and enduring love.

Karen and her beloved husband Ron Sargert—who passed away in 2020—were the...

Apr 6, 2025

MARY LOUISE GOODPASTER

Mary Louise (Moore) Goodpaster was born April 13, 1931, in Independence, Missouri to Mary and Joseph Moore. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1949.

Mary worked at Montgomery Wards Department Store after high school. In 1950, she met the love of her life, Jesse Wayne Goodpaster. They were united in...

Apr 6, 2025

CAROLYN M. SADLER

Carolyn M. Sadler, age 90, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation from 11-12:00 p.m. with the funeral at 12:00 p.m. followed...

Apr 6, 2025

FREDRICK LYNN SCHOENING

Fredrick "Fred" Lynn Schoening, age 78, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning, April 6, 2025. Services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Fred's remains will...

Apr 5, 2025

BRIGID CAMILLA FLANAGAN

April 4, 1935 ~ April 5, 2025 Lee's Summit, Missouri

Our dear Irish angel passed peacefully into God's gracious light at home surrounded by family and friends.

Brigid was a beloved Catholic Educator who cherished the unique giftedness and dignity of every child.

Funeral Mass 10.30 a.m. Saturday,...

Apr 5, 2025

SUZANNE GILBREATH

Suzanne Gilbreath, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 5th, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00, Thursday, April 17th at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Raymore, MO.

Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband, Byron and is survived by son Tim Estill (Janice) of Wichita, KS, daughter Lynette...

Apr 4, 2025

KAREN JOYCE SPAULDING Karen Joyce Spaulding, age 88, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at home. Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. Karen's remains will then be...

Apr 1, 2025

JOYCE (WARD) OWENS

Joyce (Ward) Owens, age 86, of Grandview, Missouri departed this life on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home.

Joyce was born in Fifty-Six, Arkansas on March 13, 1939, the daughter of Lewis Garlin and Elsie (Gammill) Ward. She was the 3rd of 4 children, Dalton, Zelva Lea, Joyce...

Mar 29, 2025

DONALD R. GRANDSTAFF

Donald R. Grandstaff, age 84, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton, Missouri.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Donald was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado on November 19, 1940, the son of Eugene Grandstaff...

Mar 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Calista M. Waite and Gerald (Jerry) E. Waite, a devoted and admired couple who shared more than 65 years of love and companionship. Calista (Age 86) passed away March 24th, 2025. After one day, on March 26th, 2025, Jerry (Age 91) followed his wife in passing. They were with their loving...

Mar 24, 2025

JEAN LEAVON HALL

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother received her angel wings on Monday morning, March 24th 2025 in Morrilton, Arkansas.

Born May 30th, 1933 in Platte City, Mo. "Grandma Jean" had a full and wonderful life traveling to Soldotna, Alaska in 1966 with her husband Lee and her children where they ran...

Mar 23, 2025

KAY LEE BEAL

Kaylee Beal departed this life at 8:15 on a Sunday evening in Belton, MO.  March 23, 2025, forever marks the day this beautiful lady shed her physical form and embarked on the next part of her journey. Kaylee always said she had a family bush instead of tree.  She is survived by her husband...

Mar 17, 2025

SUSAN LAGER

Susan Lager, age 79, of Belton, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on March 17, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at St. Sabina Catholic Church 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. Rosary will be prayed at 9:45 a.m. followed...

Mar 17, 2025

GLEN RAY TRUE

Glen Ray True, age 77, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, March 17, 2025.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A graveside service will be...

Mar 15, 2025

Thomas M Rayfield, age 81, passed away Saturday, 15 March 2025, surrounded by his family.  Tom was born on 18 July 1943 to Edith and Robert Rayfield in Kingsport, Tennessee.   The family moved to Tampa Florida in 1951. Tom joined the Air Force in May 1962 and had a very successful 30-year career. He retired in 1992 as a...

Mar 12, 2025

Kerry Ann Meireis (Powell)

Kerry Ann Meireis (Powell), 58, of Pecular, MO passed away on March 12, 2025 of medical complications. I hope this reads more like a story because that was Kerry's life, a beautiful story. Although there are sad and difficult times in life, Kerry appreciated the beauty in all living things and tried to...

Mar 11, 2025

DIANA R. MADERAS March 26, 1937 – March 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Diana R. Maderas, who peacefully entered eternal rest on March 11, 2025.

A devoted Prayer Warrior, she was a faithful servant of the Lord, always sharing God's word and lifting...

Mar 10, 2025

CAROLYN SUE MACK

Carolyn Sue Mack, age 77 of Peculiar Missouri passed peacefully into heaven on March 10, 2025, at Belton regional Medical Center.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Carolyn...