CHRIS MICHAEL JOHNSON Chris passed away at St. Luke’s on May 21, 2012. He was born in St. Luke’s in 1951 to Richard and La Verne Johnson. He was a retired sheet metal worker with Local #2. He is preceded in death by both parents. Those who will miss Chris include his wife, Teryn Johnson;…

JEFFREY LYNN GOEHRUNG, 61, KANSAS CITY, MO PASSED AWAY MAY 21, 2012 AT HIS HOME.  A VISITATION ONLY WILL BE HELD 5 – 7 PM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012 AT HEARTLAND CREMATION  & BURIAL SOCIETY, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. JEFF WAS BORN JANUARY 13, 1951. JEFF WAS A GRADUATE OF MAPLEWOODS AND…

Wilda Jean Gurule, 78, of Lebanon passed away May 22, 2012 in her home.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Wilda was born February 1, 1934 in Riverside, CA to the late John and Lola (Benson) Spivey.  She is survived by her husband Stanley of the home, one brother Bernard Grey of…

Mattie Lee Thomas, 75, Raytown, MO passed away May 20, 2012 at Hidden Lakes Nursing Home from natural causes.  A visitation will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM with burial at Brooking Cemetery…

William Larry Norman, 59, Belton, MO passed away May 6, 2012 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  William was born Marcy 14, 1953 in Independence, MO to Lloyd and Loretta Norman.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Harold Young, 71, Peculiar, MO, passed away at home on May 2, 2012. Harold was born August 26, 1940 in Marshall, MO, to Vaughn and Evelyn (McGuire) Young. He spent his younger years in Bunceton, MO, graduatingHigh School, in 1959. Later that same year he moved to Kansas City and began working at Armco Steel. In 1984…

Mary Bonner, 89, Lenexa, KS passed away May 2, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House.  Mary was born August 26, 1922 in Danville, IL.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Robert Grayson, 55, Kansas City, MO passed away May 3, 2012.  He was born November 27, 1956 in Kansas City, KS to W.C. and Marian Cartwright.   A memorial service will be held at Noon on Sat., May 12, Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ, 1231 Garfield, Ave., KCMO 64127.  Robert will be greatly missed by his loving…

Frank M. Garro 88 passed away May 17, 2012. He had a 20-year career in the military including service in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Following the military Mr. Garro had a second career in medical research. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joann, and sons, James, Frank, Timothy and David as…

Fun-loving. Free-spirited. Folksy. These are just some of the adjectives friends and family use to describe Jim Hellmann. Jim brought a smile to everyone’s face and was known for his hilarious stories, passion for music, and uncanny ability to name any animal he came in contact with. Jim died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 16, 2012, while…

Donald J. Aaron, 54, Wellington, KS passed away April 28, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Donald was born July 6, 1957 in Wichita, KS to Donald and Patricia Aaron.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

ESTHER MINER KIPP Esther Miner Kipp (April 17, 1919) went to be with the Lord May 17.  She leaves her husband Norbert Kipp, 2 daughters,  Judy, Elizabeth & husband Tom, grandchildren – Steve (Terisa), Mark (Shelly) Julie (Michael) William, 10 great grandchildren, 6 great, great, grandchildren. She received Jesus as her Savior in 1970 and was active…

Magdalen Luke, 97, made her transition May 15, 2012 in Overland Park, KS.  Born February 25, 1915 in Yates Center, KS, she lived 70 years in Kansas City.  She worked for SS Kresge Co. as office manager and later as office manager for Style-Craft Greeting Card Co., along with volunteering for many organizations over the…