Obituaries

Jan 24, 2022

TRACEY LYNN DAVIDSON

Tracey Lynn Davidson, age 44, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on January 24, 2022 in Lee's Summit, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 25, 1977, in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of James (Jim) S. Stout III and Opal M. Larose.

Tracey served in the United States Navy...

Jan 22, 2022

CHERIE BERNHARDT

Cherie Bernhardt, (86), formerly of Belton, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2022. Cherie was born in 1935, in Red Creek, New York. A career Civil Service employee, her final placement was with Marine Corp finance where she worked for twenty plus years. Cherie, her husband and family moved to Belton...

Jan 21, 2022

GLADYS "TERRY" WEST WINTER

Born on January 23, 1922 in Manhattan, Kansas, Terry was a gentle, gracious lady who was a devoted wife and loving mother who passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Terry spent 28 years traveling with her husband and children during her husband's Air Force career which meant doing many moves on her...

Jan 16, 2022

DENNIS LEE SCHMIDT

Dennis Schmidt, 67 of Peculiar Missouri entered into eternal rest on January, 16 2022. Dennis is survived by his wife Gail of the home, daughter Meagan Embry (Brandon), grandchildren Breckin and Macie of Belton Missouri. Daughter Stephanie VanHollebeke (Anthony) grandchild Ava of Las Vegas Nevada. Additional survivors include a brother, Charles Schmidt. Sister in...

Jan 14, 2022

DENNIS ALLEN KROENKE

Dennis Allen Kroenke, age 59, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at KU Medical Center.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Funeral Mass will be held at...

Jan 14, 2022

BRADY RAYMOND JOHNSON

Brady Raymond Johnson, age 15, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Brady was born Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 5:30 a.m. in Overland Park, KS. He was the first child of Brian Johnson and Stephanie (Gilbertson) Johnson. Currently a sophomore at Belton High School, Brady loved being with...

Jan 14, 2022

DAVID WAYNE EARLSTON

David Wayne Earlston, age 68, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022.

A celebration of David's life will be held with a visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

David was...

Jan 12, 2022

KATHLEEN ERIN MALENA

Kathleen Erin Malena, age 47, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on January 12 th 2022 at Research Medical Center surrounded by loving family.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 at St. Sabina Catholic Church 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. A Funeral Mass will be...

Jan 5, 2022

PATTY E. ALEWEL

Patty Alewel, 85, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on January 5, 2022 at Belton Research Hospital.

Patty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and served as a second mother and grandmother to many.

Patty was born in 1936 in Oakland, Illinois, to Russell and Mildred Galbreath.

She...

Jan 5, 2022

JEFFREY G. ZIRKEL

Jeffrey G. Zirkel, age 36, of Belton, Missouri, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

At this time services are pending.

Jeff was born in North Kansas City, Missouri on January 29, 1985 to Jerry G. Zirkel and Debra L. Zirkel. Jeff graduated high school and furthered his...

Jan 4, 2022

MICHAEL BRUCE KORPAN

Michael Bruce Korpan, age 70, of Belton, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

An inurnment will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee on a later date.

Mike was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on January 1, 1952 to Steven Korpan and...

Jan 4, 2022

RONALD LEE HACHINSKY

Ronald Lee Hachinsky, age 80, of Lee's Summit Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a long battle with advanced systemic mastocytosis and an even longer battle with myelodysplastic syndrome for the past thirteen years that progressed to acute leukemia in...

Jan 2, 2022

JERRY M. FRY

Jerry M. Fry, age 65, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by all his family on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital from heart disease.

Services for Jerry will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 W. 143rd Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062. Visitation will begin at...

Jan 2, 2022

SHARON KAY PINNEY

It is with great sadness that we share with you that Sharon Pinney passed away on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 in the late afternoon due to complications from COVID-19. She fought a courageous battle to get back home to live a normal life with her family.

Sharon loved to garden, walk her...

Jan 2, 2022

PAMELA JO WINTERS

Pamela Jo Winters, age 72, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A memorial service will be held at 6:00...

Dec 31, 2021

PATRICIA ANN CONNELY

Patricia Ann Connely was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City Mo April 9th, 1957. Her life, the dash in between the numbers, was full. Those who loved her knew her to be a sweet, kindhearted woman who loved Jesus. She loved kids and more recently texting with gifs. She loved watching the...

Dec 29, 2021

LEONARD ROBERT PAYETTE

Leonard Robert Payette, age 75, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

The playground whistle blows. Everyone freezes. And in his loudest, baddest principal voice, Mr. Payette announces recess is over and everyone lines up. But a kindergartner strolls up to him, announces he has ketchup on his...

Dec 27, 2021

BONNIE J. JEFFERS

Bonnie J. Jeffers, age 96, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 peacefully in her home.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A memorial service will follow at...

Dec 26, 2021

DARYL WAYNE CRONK

Daryl Wayne Cronk, age 46, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Columbia, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at Belton High School in the Performing Arts Center, 801 W. North Ave. Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January...

Dec 24, 2021

THERESE R. STEGNER

Therese R. Stegner, age 51, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday, December 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by the visitation until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 MO-150, Lee's Summit, Missouri...