Mary Britz of Birmingham, Mo., passed away July 5, 2012. She was proceeded in death by her father, Theodore Crowley and brother, Thomas Crowley. She leaves behind her mother, Ruth Lingerfelt and her two brothers, Ted Crowley and Gerald Crowley and her four daughters, Christine Daily, Harrisonville, Mo., Margaret Castlebury of Birmingham Mo., Brenda Britz…

Laurie Frances Sanders-La Force, 73, of Hallsville, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at University Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held in Illinois.  Laurie is survived by her husband Gerald La Force of the home, daughter, Carla (Vint) Wright and son Gary (Amy) La Force all of Hallsville, brothers…

Nathaniel White, 82, Raytown, MO passed away June 18, 2012 at Benchmark of Raytown.  He was born April 13, 1930 in Leavenworth, KS to Nathaniel and Lucille White.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Kenneth was born on October 15, 1957 and passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012. Kenneth was a resident of Atchison, Kansas at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Sat. June 16th, 2012 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Jacqueline Berlien officiating. Interment of…

Katherine Ann Ker, 63, Independence, MO passed away June 13, 2012 at her home in Independence.  Katherine was born May 7, 1949 in Mountain Home, AK to John and Irene Johnson.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Ray Pricer, 87, Independence, MO passed away on July 10, 2012 at Village Hospice House. A visitation will be held from Noon- 2 PM, Friday, July 13, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City,…

Craig D. Skinner, 61, Scranton, KS passed away June 29, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Craig was born August 20, 1950 in Wichita, KS to Dean and Ila Skinner.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Military burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later…

Henry Wester, 77, KCMO, died June 30, 2012. Daughters, Michaele Wester and Pat Harrington, son, Tim Hedgecorth, granddaughter, Devin Messina, survive Henry.

Wilbur Gene Myers, 61, Kansas City, MO passed away June 26, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.  Wilbur was born May 11, 1951 in Iowa City, IA to Wilbur and Mary Myers.  A visitation will be held Saturday, June 20, 2012 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown,…

Gloria Hope Rush, 83, Overland Park, KS passed away June 27, 2012 at Garden Terrace Nursing Home in Overland Park.  Gloria was born in Oshkosh, WI to the late Robert and Josephine Struthers.  She is survived by her loving family members and all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Service information is…

Kenton D. Chaney, 56, Kansas City, MO passed away June 26, 2012 at his home in Kansas City.  Kenton was born March 19, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to William and Patty Chaney.  He was in the Radio and Broadcasting industry.  Kenton will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  Cremation…

Steven Dale Maupin, 61, Liberty, MO passed away June 21, 2012 at Cherry Hills Nursing Home in Kansas City, MO.  Steven was born August 17, 1950 in Luray, KS to Elmer Dale and Thelma Maupin.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not…

Constance M. Berg, 88, Blue Springs, MO passed away June 18, 2012 at Wilshire at Lakewood in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Constance was born May 11, 1925 in Bombay, India.  She was the daughter of Cyrus and Florence Thompson. Constance will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her.  A…

Joanne Burroff, 84, Raytown, MO passed away June 15, 2012 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Joanne was born January 22, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to Lloyd and Emma Dyson.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Steven C. Carty, 61, Raytown, Mo., passed away July 2, 2012. A visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Mo., with memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. Mr. Carty was born Jan. 27, 1951, in Independence, Mo. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He…

Curtis French, 72, Grandview, MO passed away June 17, 2012 at Life Care Center of Grandview.  Curtis was born June 21, 1940 in Foreman, AR to Chester and Jamie French.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew…