Lauren O. Courtney, 16, Blue Springs, MO went to be with our heavenly father December 19, 2017. Memorial services will be held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Independence, Mo on December 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with mass following at 7:00. In lieu of flowers they suggest a donation to Research Foundation’s ThinkFirst Foundation, 2316 E. Meyer Blvd, KCMO 64132 in Lauren’s name. www.theresearchfoundationkc.org. 1-816-276-4218.