Richard T. Bronson

Richard T. Bronson

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Richard Thair Bronson, 83, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Lee’s Summit, was born November 20, 1940, in Ahsahka, Idaho, the son of Raymond Thair and Stella Beatrice (Bryant) Bronson. He departed this life Monday, September 23, 2024, at the St. Luke’s…

John W. Gilbert

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John W. Gilbert, also known in the community as “Big John”/”Bobcat John”/”The Tomato Guy”, 86, of Lee’s Summit died September 20, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1938, to John Wilson and Nadine Strodman Gilbert in Unity Village, MO. He grew…

Calling All Whataburger Fans: Lee’s Summit’s Newest Restaurant Opens Thursday

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Whataburger opens its newest location in Lee’s Summit on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. “We are so glad to have this restaurant and thank the community’s patience for waiting while we worked out some last-minute issues,” Operating Partner Nikole Boggus said.…

Reatha Ann Laderoute

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Reatha Ann Laderoute passed peacefully on September 24, 2024 at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was 75 years old. Reatha was born May 23, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Clyde and Datha (Herpel) Laderoute. After…

Harold C. Lee

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Harold Clifford Lee, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home at The Princeton in Lee’s Summit, MO on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1930, in Jackson County Missouri to Robert L. and Anna Whitwell Lee. He…

Coldwater Receives Truman Heartland Grant For Little Blessing Diaper Program As Diaper Need Awareness Week Begins

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Coldwater of Lee’s Summit received $8,000 for its Little Blessings Diaper Distribution Program from the Truman Heartland Community Foundation just in time for National Diaper Need Awareness Week September 23-29. The grant will cover the cost of diapers for about 25 children…

John Francis Delaney

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John Francis Delaney (73) of Kansas City, MO passed away on September 21, 2024 surrounded by his three loving children. John was born May 16, 1951 to an Irish Catholic family. He was the eighth of nine children to Edward & Mary…

Barbara Jean Stewart

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Barbara Jean Stewart, 78, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on September 20, 2024. She was born on March 10, 1946 in Cabool, Missouri the daughter of Alfred and Dorothy (Montgomery) Massey. Barbara grew up in Bolivar, Missouri where her parents raised…

Oktoberfest Art & Craft Show Will Support Local Artists, Crafters, And MOCSA

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September 21, 2024 Explore 100 booths of unique arts and crafts to enhance your seasonal décor at the Oktoberfest Art & Craft Show. Join in on Friday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.…

2024 9/11 Remembrance

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September 21, 2024 The American Legion District 5, VFW District 5, Muehlebach Funeral Care, Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, and the Catholic Cemeteries of Kansas City – St. Joseph held the Annual Kansas City Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday in honor of the anniversary…