Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Merdian, 63, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on February 24th, 2025 in the comfort of his home and in the presence of his family. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Lois Merdian. He was raised alongside…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of “Andy” Paul Andrew Lock, who left this world unexpectedly on April 3, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on September 16, 1967, in Carrollton, MO, Andy was well-known in the…

If you are reading this, I, Brenton William Merlin, 84, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Tuesday evening on the 25th of March 2025, holding my daughter’s hand. I was born in Boston, MA on November 6th to my parents, Hazel Belle…

Ralph Lester FearonMay 4, 1935 – March 16, 2025 “Shirl” was the best life partner I could have. Thank you, Hon! We have been blessed with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Life together has been a great experience!” Ralph, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great…

Judy Kay Nagel (née Fish), passed on to eternal life on March 24, 2025, in League City, Texas. Born in San Diego, California on February 12, 1945, Judy lived a blessed life marked by faith, love, and travel. Her early years were…

Marilyn Sue (Raupp) Boone, age 84, of Laurie, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, at KU Medical Center on August 7, 1940, to Robert Otto Raupp and Marilyn…

Christopher Neal Cooper, 68, of Golden Valley, AZ passed away Feb. 7, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV from complications of a neck injury. Chris was born Jan. 7, 1957 to Clifford and Betty Cooper. He graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in…

Paula Marie Wood, 66, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, departed this world on Sunday, Mar. 16, 2025, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose spirit will be cherished by those who…

Rebecca Hodges of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away March 4, 2025. A loving mother, grandmother, and friend, she was known for her kindness and generosity. Survived by daughters Liesa (Kent) Martin and Tammy (Jeff) Jaenson, sister Rachel Grant, brother Walter Harkey Jr.,…

A celebration of life for Theresa (Tess) Pool will be May 8th at 5:00 at the Arrowhead Yacht Club in Lake Winnebago. Tess passed away March 1, 2025 while in Hospice at Port Charlotte Rebab Center in Florida. Tess was born on…