Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

LARRY W. YOUNG

Larry W. Young, age 68, of Cleveland, Missouri passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Sunrise of Raymore Care Center.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Larry...

Jan 9, 2025

JOHN GENE STEHLE

John Gene Stehle, 81, Passed away peacefully at home in Raymore on January 9, 2025. He was born July 7, 1943 to John Henry Stehle and Dorothy Jane Apple Stehle in Benton Harbor, Michigan. John has four siblings Larry, Robert, Millie Turney and Darlene Arent.

John married Rita Miller on May 25,...

Jan 8, 2025

WALBURGA TADE Walburga "Walli" Tade, age 82, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at home. Walli was born in Geusfeld, Germany on April 4, 1942 to Anton and Anne Marie Jooss. Walli had a great spirit and a fun-loving personality. She lived her life full of joy and had...

Jan 8, 2025

SHIRLEY E. SLINKARD

Shirley E, Slinkard, age 92, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11am. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Shirley's remains will be laid to rest next to her late husband, John,...

Jan 6, 2025

DONALD EDWARD KUECK

Donald Edward Kueck, age 78, of Belton, Missouri passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Leawood, Kansas.

Services will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at St. Sabina Catholic Church 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Mass...

Jan 4, 2025

Janice Marie Harrison February 8, 1954 – January 4, 2025

Janice Marie Harrison, lovingly known as Jan, passed away on January 4, 2025, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by her children.

Born on February 8, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Shirley and James Johnson, she was the eldest of seven children and...

Jan 3, 2025

RANDALL ROBERT SCHNEIDER

Randall "Randy" Robert Schneider, age 67, of Greenwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 MO-150, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64082.  Rosary begins at 9:45 followed by Visitation at 10:00 a.m.  ...

Jan 1, 2025

ROSEMARY JENNINGS

Rosemary Addington Jennings, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center.  She was born November 4, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri.

At the age of 2, Rosemary and her parents moved to Worthington, Missouri to live with her grandparents, and her childhood years were spent on their farm.  Rosemary attended...

Jan 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janice Elaine Thomas December 4, 1953 – January 1, 2025 Age 71

Janice (Jan) Elaine Thomas, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on December 4, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Earl Thomas and Marcella Bernice (Tanner) Thomas....

Jan 1, 2025

DESIREE E. JOHNSON

Desiree E. Johnson, age 31, of Raymore, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025.

Desiree was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 22, 1993, the daughter of Maurice Johnson and Jessica Waite. Desiree attended Belton public schools for the entirety of her education. During her years at Belton High School,...

Dec 29, 2024

MARK DENNIS SCHWARTZ

Mark Dennis Schwartz, 72 of Raymore, MO, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his family Sunday, December 29, 2024.  He was born on October 5th, 1952, in Kansas City, MO to Clifton (Cliffy) & Mary Jane Schwartz (nee Antone).  He graduated in 1971 from Raytown High...

Dec 29, 2024

DEBRA LYNN FULLER

Debra Lynn Fuller, age 77, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Foxwood Springs Senior Living. A Celebration of Debra's life will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083.  Luncheon to follow service at Centerview 227...

Dec 26, 2024

KENNETH KUKOWSKI

Kenneth Kukowski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Belton, Missouri on December 26, 2024. Born on January 11th, 1932 in Greenbush, MN to John and Marian Kukowski, Kenneth lived a life filled with love for his family and a strong faith in God....

Dec 25, 2024

FRIEDRICH WILHELM MEIER

Friedrich Wilhelm Meier, age 84, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

A celebration of Wilhelm's life will be held with a visitation from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri, 64083.

Wilhelm was...

Dec 24, 2024

SUZANNE C. PERKINS Suzanne C. Perkins, age 85, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2025 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at St. Francis...

Dec 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jalen Bruce

Jalen Bruce, 22, passed away on Monday, December 23rd, leaving behind  cherished memories and a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and love.

Jalen was a graduate of Belton High School, Class of 2021. He dedicated three years of hard work at Miller Plumbing, demonstrating an unmatched work ethic and passion...

Dec 15, 2024

MARCUS RILEY PEDIGO

Marcus Riley Pedigo, age 22, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away on December 15, 2024, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the First Church of Peculiar, 277 W. 1st Street, Peculiar, Missouri 64078...

Dec 11, 2024

REBECCA MENTEER

Rebecca Menteer, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Lee's Summit, Missouri on December 11, 2024. Born on December 8, 1949 in West Plains, Missouri to Calvin Dale Smith and Nova Marie Smith, Rebecca lived a life filled with love for her family and an unwavering faith in...

Dec 6, 2024

ROSE ARLENE ROSA

Rose Arlene Rosa, age 86, Belton, Missouri, passed away on Friday December 6, 2024.

There are no services planned at this time.

Arlene was born in Rosebud, South Dakota on May 13, 1938, the daughter of Joseph Little Hawk and Pearl Swalley.

Arlene was preceded in death by...

Dec 4, 2024

ERIC E. KNOLL

Eric E. Knoll, age 63, of Belton, Missouri passed on December 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Sabina Catholic Church 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. at the church followed by...