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James W. Bidwell
Dec 25, 2016
JAMES W. BIDWELL James W. Bidwell, age 87, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away December 25, 2016 at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 12:00 p.m., with visitation from 11:00-12:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO. James was born March 5, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was...
Kelly Brent Brown
Dec 25, 2016
KELLY BRENT BROWN Kelly Brent Brown, 55, of Raymore, MO passed away December 25, 2016 at the home surrounded by his loving family. Celebration of his life will be from 2-4 PM Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Kelly and Laurie's home in Raymore. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 1120 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas...
Aaron "Chris" Hirt
Dec 19, 2016
AARON "CHRIS" HIRT Aaron Christopher (Chris) Hirt, 60, Belton, MO passed away at his home on December 19, 2016. Chris was born September 6, 1956 in Independence, MO. Chris worked at Baptist Medical Center after graduating from Ruskin High School in 1975. He also volunteered at the South Metro Fire Station in Raymore, MO. He loved hanging out with the...
Anita J. Roper
Dec 18, 2016
ANITA J. ROPER Anita J. Roper, age 76, of Belton, Missouri passed away December 18, 2016 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Anita was born May 22, 1940 in Green City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Wayne and Marjorie (Westfall) Ammerman. On April 23, 1979, Anita married the love of...
Theresa J. Brewer
Dec 17, 2016
THERESA J. BREWER Theresa J. Brewer, age, 55, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away December 17, 2016 at Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, Missouri. No services have been scheduled at this time. Theresa was born August 10, 1961 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Richard and Eva (Adams) Guyer. On August 20, 2006 Theresa was united in marriage...
Ernestine Morgan
Dec 16, 2016
ERNESTINE MORGAN Ernestine Morgan, age 86, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 16, 2016 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri. Ernestine Morgan was born July 20, 1930 in Monroe County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Amos Wilson "A.W" and Mary Belle (Bartley) McMillin. On October 9, 1953, Ernestine was...
Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Mock
Dec 14, 2016
CYNTHIA LOUISE MOCK Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Mock, age 59, of Raymore, Missouri passed away December 14, 2016. No services have been scheduled. Cindy was born January 2, 1957 in Parma, Ohio. She was the daughter of Bernard and Violet (Wolfe) Kiel. At the age of 26, Cindy joined and proudly served her country as a member the Air Force Reserve....
Patrick Jay Mcdowell
Dec 14, 2016
PATRICK JAY MCDOWELL Patrick Jay McDowell, 56, Belton, MO passed away December 14, 2016 after suffering a stroke. Pat was born November 3, 1960, in Kansas City, MO. He was a lifelong member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #2, following the lead of his father, Robert McDowell, who preceded him in death. Pat was dedicated to his trade, taking great...
Margaret A. Choate
Dec 13, 2016
MARGARET AUDREY CHOATE Margaret Audrey Choate, 92, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday, December 16, 2016 at Cullen Funeral home with visitation from 1-2 PM. Burial will follow at Wills Cemetery. Margaret was born in Greene County, MO to Pearl and Samuel Wilson on January 25,...
Mary B. Hall
Dec 12, 2016
MARY B. HALL Mary B. Hall, age 89, of Overland Park, KS passed away, surrounded by the love and peace of her family, December, 12, 2016 at Leisure Care Nursing Home in Overland Park, KS. Mary was born June 16, 1927 to Abraham and Charlotte Washington in Beulah, MS. She later moved to Danville, IL where she met and married...
Bob Westfall
Dec 9, 2016
FRANCIS R. "BOB" WESTFALL Francis R. "Bob" Westfall, age 89, of Belton, Missouri passed away December 9, 2016 at KC Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Bob was born September 22nd, 1927 in Philadelphia. He was the son of Albert and Helen Westfall. In his life he had many accomplishments; he served his Country in the United States Air Force...
Daniel E. Paterson
Dec 8, 2016
DANIEL E. PATERSON Daniel E. Paterson, age 68, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home in Belton, Missouri December 8, 2016. Celebration of Life will be held at Dan & Caia's home Saturday, December 17th from 4-8 PM. Daniel was born January 16, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Francis and Ruth (O'Neal) Paterson....
Robert J. Paysinger
Dec 8, 2016
Robert J (Bob) Paysinger age 81 passed away into the arms of his heavenly Father on December 8, 2016. Bob was born August 1, 1935 in Yonkers, Oklahoma. He was an athlete, extraordinary golfer, and exceptional with numbers which led him to the occupation of Federal Bank Examiner after graduating from Phillips University. It was at Phillips where he met...
Ann Helene Hefner
Dec 6, 2016
ANN HELENE HEFNER Ann Helene Hefner, 78, of Edwardsville, Illinois, formerly of Raymore, Missouri passed away at 6:20 AM on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Eden Village Care Center Rehab. Ann was born on February 17, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Secord) Stolz. Her family moved to Kansas City, Missouri when Ann was...
Betty J. Sears
Dec 6, 2016
BETTY J. SEARS Betty J. Sears, age 78, of Belton, Missouri passed away December 6, 2016 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A Graveside service will begin at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, at Belton Cemetery. Betty was born May 14, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the daughter of Cecil and Veta (Smith) Sears. Betty worked in...
Claudia "Jean" O'Dell
Dec 6, 2016
CLAUDIA JEAN O'DELL Claudia "Jean" O'Dell, age 87, of Grandview, Missouri passed away December 6, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be 2-3 PM Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Cullen Funeral Home funeral service to follow at 3 PM. Burial will be in Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, MO. Jean was born December 25, 1928 in Sailor Springs, Illinois. She was...
Lois G. Harmon
Dec 3, 2016
LOIS G. HARMON Lois G. Harmon, age 86, of Raymore, Missouri passed away December 3, 2016 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore Missouri. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association (heart.org). Lois was born September 2,...
Stephen T. Moroney
Nov 30, 2016
STEPHEN T. MORONEY Steve Moroney's amazing journey on this earth ended on November 30, 2016 at his home in Raymore, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 pm on Monday, Dec. 5 followed by A Celebration of Life Service 6:30-7 p.m., at Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Fisher House (fisherhouse.org)...
Jeremiah Christopher Verhelle
Nov 26, 2016
JEREMIAH CHRISTOPHER VERHELLE Jeremiah Christopher Verhelle, infant son of Gabrial Ray Chonaine Verhelle and Jessica Sueann Ash, of Belton, Missouri went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. Memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2016 at Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gustuave Verhelle. He is...
Danny Ray Vaughn
Nov 24, 2016
DANNY RAY VAUGHN Danny Ray Vaughn, age 58, of Raymore, Missouri passed away November 24, 2016. A Celebration of Life visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30 at Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or to the Raymore-Peculiar Girls Soccer Team. Danny was born August 29, 1958 in Kansas...
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