The Phases of Grief

The Phases of Grief

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February 22, 2020 It is often said that grief is a journey—and for many individuals, that journey leads through five distinct phases of emotional expression. While these phases of grief are not etched into stone, and some individuals may experience them differently…

Norman Wilbur Maloney

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January 1, 1927 ~ February 15, 2020 Norman Wilbur Maloney, 93, formerly of Lee’s Summit MO, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg MO, where he had lived for 3 years. He was born January 1,…

Joan Howerton Yeagley

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Jan 25, 1930 ~ Feb 13, 2020 Joan Howerton Yeagley was born in Denver, CO on January 25, 1930 to Jeanette Boule’ and Harold E. (Sonny) Howerton. She slipped away peacefully on February 13, 2020 in Lee’s Summit, MO at the age…

Roland Henry Cretel Sr.

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Roland Henry Cretel Sr., 82. passed away February 13, 2020. Rosary will be 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 18 with visitation following until 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Missouri. Wednesday, February 19, from 10-11 a.m. visitation with Mass of Christian…

Requesting Military Honors for a Deceased Veteran: Determining Eligibility

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Feburary 15, 2020 It is a beautiful thing—the ability to truly honor a veteran who has served their country upon the event of their passing. The rendering of military funeral honors for a deceased veteran is a service that is mandated by…

Richard McMeins

admin February 13, 2020

December 25th, 1930 ~ February 11, 2020 Richard McMeins, 89 of Mount Ayr, Iowa passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Mount Ayr Nursing Home. Cremation, with memorial services to be held 11:00 am Monday, February 17, 2020 at Mullinax Funeral Home,…

Gary (Nick) Nicholas Elliott, Jr.

admin February 12, 2020

Feb. 12, 2020 Gary (Nick) Nicholas Elliott, Jr., of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on January 27, 2020 from cancer. Full obituary and upcoming (Spring) Celebration of Life information will be posted as it becomes available. Memorial donations may be made to…

Connie Kreeger Jaudon

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February 11, 2020 November 19, 1953 ~ February 7, 2020 Connie was born on November 19, 1953 to Elmer Lee and Rose Marie Kreeger of Lee’s Summit, MO. She succumbed to a long-term illness on February 7, 2020 at her residence in…

Ronald (Ron) D. Burns

admin February 11, 2020

June 9, 1931 ~ February 8, 2020 Ronald Dale Burns, 88, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away February 8, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 12:30 pm February 15, 2020 at the Park Lawn Funeral Home.…

Sue Steverson

admin February 10, 2020

January 29, 1957 ~ December 19, 2019 Sue Steverson, age 62, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Redwood of Independence in Independence, Missouri. She was born January 29. 1957 in Springdale, Arkansas, the daughter of Leonard and…