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Obituaries | May, 2009Irene Crownover | d. May 29, 2009
She worked many years in Jewelry Sales for Target stores before retiring in 1986. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two children and two grandchildren. She is survived by a son, David Crownover and wife Deborah of Kansas City, MO, a sister, Dora Mae Wilcher of McMinnville, TN and four grandchildren. Graveside services and burial will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Andrew David Fresia | d. May 23, 2009 Andrew David Fresia, infant son of David and Aimee (Mitchell) Fresia, passed away on May 23, 2009 at St. Mary’s Birthing Center. Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Lee’s Summit Cemetery. Andrew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dante Fresia and Margaret Higgins. He is survived by his parents, siblings, Anthony Fresia and Olivia Simmons of the home, and maternal grandparents, Jane & Larry Klutenkamper of Lake St. Louis, MO. He was our perfect little boy…and angel passing by to bless us all. Shelley Sue Bryan | d. May 22, 2009 Shelley Sue Bryan, 56, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away at her home on Friday, May 22nd. Services will be held at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm with a funeral Mass to follow. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivera, Lenexa, KS on Wednesday, May 27th at 12 noon. Shelley was born on August 23rd, 1952 in Raytown, Missouri to Jackie and Everett Stewart. She was an employee of AT&T, the FBI, and Shook, Hardy and Bacon. She moved to the Chicago area in 1978 after she married Robert Bryan and where she attended Indiana College of Commerce. She returned to the Kansas City area in 1982 and lived in Olathe from 1982-1988. During that time she attended Johnson County CC and worked at Saks Fifth Avenue. In 1988 she relocated to Blue Springs and attended CMU. She graduated from CMU with Summa Cum Laude honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics in 1992. She completed her internship at KU Medical Center a year later. For the past 16 years, she was employed by Higginsville Habilitation Center in Higginsville, Missouri as a dietician. Shelley is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bob Bryan of Blue Springs, sons Steve and Tim of Blue Springs, Jackie Stark her mother and Harold Stark her stepfather of Blue Springs, a sister, Marsha Steward of Portland, Oregon, and a brother Steve Steward and Sara Stewart his wife of Blue Springs. Shelley loved animals especially miniature schnauzers and horses. Donations to the Humane Society or the local animal shelters in her name are appreciated. Peggy Asbury-Hathaway | d. May 21, 2009 Peggy Asbury-Hathaway, 74, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on May 21, 2009 at KU Medical Center. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Peggy was born on July 19, 1934 in Raytown, Missouri to Dillard and Maxine (Stump) Asbury. She was a 1952 graduate of Raytown High School. Peggy was employed as a CMT at St. Mary’s Manor from 1988-2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Cheryl, and grandson, Brian. She is survived by her: Garnell Adam Craig | d. May 20, 2009 Garnell Adam Craig, of Texas County, MO passed away on May 20, 2009. Funeral services are at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 22, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Visitation is one hour prior. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arr: Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs, MO. Memorial contributions to the church. David Ruiz | d. May 20, 2009 David Ruiz, 78, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on May 20, 2009. Funeral services are at 11 am on Friday, May 22, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2544 Madison Ave, KC, MO) with visitation one hour prior. Burial in Lee’s Summit Cemetery. Arr: Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs, MO. Ilo Agnes (Miller) Peak | d. May 19, 2009 Ilo Peak was a wife, mother, grandmother, musician, teacher, devout Christian and animal lover. Ilo peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009. She was 89 years old. She was born December 23, 1919, to George and Grace Miller in Springfield, OH. From a tender age, Ilo felt a gravitation toward music — especially the piano. “I touched the piano keys from my [baby] buggy,” she told people. “It stopped my crying.” At age 4, she was listening to the radio and managed to crawl up onto the piano bench and replay exactly what she had just heard. She was musical a prodigy. Throughout the rest of her life, she would continue to play and master the piano, as well as many other instruments. During college, she studied music and concert performance, and learned to play all the instruments in the orchestra. Attending the symphony and other concerts was one of her favorite pastimes. At the end of her senior year of college, she enlisted in the Women’s Auxiliary Corps — the first opportunity for women, other than nurses, to be directly involved with the Army. It was through her military service that she met her husband, Pat, a sailor. On their first date, he not only stole her heart, but he also taught her the jitterbug. Whether she was Ilo, “Scotty,” Mom, Grandmom or Grandma, she brought kindness and smiles wherever she went. She will be remembered for her warm heart, compassion and beautiful piano playing. Ilo is preceded in death by her loving husband, Warren Elmer Patrick Peak. She is survived by sons Terry and Richard and six grandchildren. A visitation will take place from 8 to 10 a.m Wednesday, May 27, at Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs, Mo. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. at Hamilton United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Kan., with burial to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter. Nina “Ruth” McBride | d. May 18, 2009 Nina “Ruth” McBride, 89, was a life-long resident of Blue Springs, MO. She entered into the loving arms of Jesus on May 18, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs. Ruth will be laid to rest in Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs. Ruth was born on May 1, 1920 in Blue Springs, Missouri to Stephen and Nina (Walker) Parker. She attended Blue Springs High School and graduated Class of 1938. On July 25, 1942, she was united in matrimony to Earl McBride, and together they enjoyed 41 years of marriage. Ruth enjoyed working in the kitchen and deli in the Blue Springs Hy-Vee, where she was affectionately known as “Granny”. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs and the Blue Springs Historical Society. Ruth loved spending time tending her beautiful flower gardens. Most of all, she treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and five brothers. Ruth is survived by her: Betty Mae Corlew | d. May 14, 2009 Betty Mae Corlew, 74, of Blue Springs, MO, went to heaven to be with her mother and step-father on May 14, 2009. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm at the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs on Monday, May 18, 2009. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm with Dr. Jerry Craig officiating. Burial will take place at Blue Springs Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her mother. Betty was born on August 17, 1934 in Lee’s Summit, MO to Joseph and Evelyn (Burrus) Corlew, who preceded her in death. She was a dedicated cook at Mason Elementary School in Lee’s Summit for over 40 years. Betty was baptized Christian and was a life-time member of the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Betty was a very devoted daughter and friend, and will be deeply missed. She leaves behind her: Michael Lee Venable | d. May 13, 2009
Mike was born on August 23, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri to James and Bertha (Dooley) Venable, who preceded him in death. After five years, he married his brown eyed girl on May 17, 2007 at Lakeland Community Church. Mike worked as a Project Manager for many years at Hanrahan Asphalt Company. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1969. He was an avid Chiefs and Mizzou fan who would occasionally enjoy a good cigar. Mike loved to spend time with his family and friends tailgating, golfing and enjoying life at their lake home in Sunrise Beach, MO. Mike cherished his daughter, Regan, and loved to take her to Chiefs games for many years and to River Falls, Wisconsin for Chiefs Training Camp. He volunteered many years as a coach for the Chargers Youth Football. Mike was a member of Lakeland Community Church, Northeast Alumni Association, and the Missouri Donor Association. Mike was a very loving and devoted husband, father, father-in-law, PaPa Bear, brother, and uncle. He will be deeply missed. Mike is survived by his: Helen Louise Lemen | d. May 6, 2009 Helen Louise Lemen, 84, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on May 6, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. The family will receive friends from 9:30-11 am on Friday, May 8, 2009 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Burial will follow in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Helen was born on September 18, 1924 in Denver, Colorado to Charles S. & Edith M. (Murphy) Davies, who preceded her in death. She attended college at the University of Denver, where she earned her Degree in Teaching. Helen worked many years as an Accounting Clerk in Accounts Payable at the Jones Store in downtown Kansas City. She loved being involved in any church activity at the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, where she was a long-time member. She is survived by her: Elbert Twyman Wallace | d. May 4, 2009 Elbert Twyman Wallace, 95, of Raytown, Missouri passed away on May 4, 2009. Visitation from 10-11 am, Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Lee’s Summit Bible Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. Funeral services at 11 am. Burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, MO. Memorial contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House. William Joseph Simpson | d. May 1, 2009 William Joseph Simpson was born August 31, 1927 and died peacefully at the home of his youngest son the morning of May 1, 2009. He recently announced that he was overdue for an appointment with God. Bill was born in Tipton, Indiana, the youngest son of Raymond and Edna Poole Simpson. He spent his youth in Indiana until he moved to Seattle. During World War II he joined the United States Navy. It was during his time in Seattle that he met and married Doris Hamilton. They were married December 24, 1944. Bill’s adult life was spent in Blue Springs, Missouri where he raised his family of six children. He loved attending the athletic events in which his children and grandchildren participated. He was always their greatest fan. Bill was a plumber but a farmer, a cowboy and an outdoorsman at heart. He loved hunting and fishing and if could not do that, he loved watching sporting events on television, especially Kansas City Royals baseball. He was a great friend to his sons and a hero to his daughters. Bill enjoyed the loyal friendship of many. Six loving children enjoyed the love and friendship of their father and survive to celebrate his life. They are William A. Simpson and wife Pam of Raymore, Missouri; David L Simpson, II of Prairie Village, Kansas and Debbie Castaneda; R. Michael Simpson and wife Linda, Mark H Simpson and wife Rosa; and Rebecca Warnken all of Blue Springs and by the mother of his children, Doris Simpson of Blue Springs. Twenty-three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren live to celebrate his legacy. Family and friends may pay their respects and extend condolences to his family Monday, May 4 from 5 until 7 pm at Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs and at the celebration of Bill’s life, a memorial service, 10 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Family members suggest that in honor of Bill’s love of agriculture that those wishing to remember him in a meaningful way make donations in his name to Heifer International, www.heifer.org. |
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Irene Crownover, 86, Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 at her son’s residence in Kansas City. She was born May 13, 1923 in McMinnville, TN. She married Fred Crownover on September 14, 1940 in Hillsboro, TN. Mr. Crownover preceded her in death.
Michael Lee Venable, 57, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May 13, 2009. The family will receive friends at Lakeland Community Church (913 NE Colburn Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64086) from 2-4 pm on Sunday, May 17, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm at the church with Pastors Dan Wilburn and Garrett Lahey officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions to Lakeland Community Church or to the American Cancer Society.