James A. Rains Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James A. Rains of Blue Springs, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 83, on October 18, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick Rains and Agnes Rains (Draskovich); his sister Madeline Ladek (Rains); and his daughter Kristie Fiola (Rains). He is survived by: his daughter Kim Vanalst (Jerry Vanalst); his grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, Cody and Austin; his son Richard Kline; his grandchildren, Natalie, Jacob and Megan; his child Jamie Lovingood (Michael Lovingood); and his grandchildren, Landon, Mason and Kellen. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, honoring James's lifelong love for animals.