Elzie R. Bush, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away May 14, 2012 at Summit Nursing Home in Kansas City.  Elzie was born April 2, 1925 in Hopkinsville, KY to Elzie and Lucy Bush.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family members and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…

Salvatore was the last born son of Giorgio and Rosa Ottaviano, who came to America before WWII. Salvatore was born and raised here in Kansas City, Mo. He was the youngest of five children. Sam graduated from Cearns High School in the north end, which was where all the Italian immigrants lived. His father and mother owned…

Robert E. Chambers, 60, Harrisonville, MO passed away May 9, 2012 at Harrisonville Healthcare in Harrisonville.  Robert was born February 14, 1952 to Frank and Betty Jean Sisco.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Cremation will take place.  No services at this time.

Loanne Jensen Rodney, 74, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 9, 2012. Her husband Karl; son Jensen; sisters, Mariana, Greta, Biaba; and brother James survive her. Loanne was born December 4, 1937 in Ypsilanti, MI to Henry and Lois Jensen.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew and loved her.

Earl B. Baylie, 65, Lawrence, KS passed away May 5, 2012.  He was born January 28, 1947 in Silverton, OR.  Earl leaves behind two brothers, James and Don. James and Earl drove truck all over the USA. Don and Earl had lots of fun with cars and street drags. Also surviving him are two children, Fawn…

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Marvin Robert Davis, 55 of Lebanon, MO passed away, May 30,2012 at Columbia Healthcare Center, from complications from a brain hematoma.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM  June 6, 2012 at the Marshfield United Methodist Church, Marshfield, MO.  Rev. Davis was born Oct. 15,1956 in Lexington, VA.  Marvin was a graduate of…

Roger M. Kramer, 62, passed away May 21, 2012. He was born in Claremore, Okla., on June 25, 1949. He was the oldest of the three sons John Milton and Rose Marie Kramer had.  He retired in 2002 as a Captain after 31 years with the Junction City Police Department in Junction City. During his…

Walter L. Pierschbacher, 84, Raytown, MO passed away May 11, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born April 4, 1928 in Chariton, IA to John and Helen Pierschbacher.  Walter will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Billy “B.P.” Bedell, 86, Bethany, MO passed away at North Kansas City Hospital on May 9, 2012.  Mr. Bedell was born to Effie Mae and Arthur Bedell on September 19, 1925. He was a retired Minister and President of International Missions For Jesus, Inc. He also was retired from the advertising business.   He was preceded…

Michelle Lanette Smith, 40, Kansas City, MO passed away May 8, 2012 in Kansas City.  Michelle was born September 17, 1971 in Kansas City, MO to James R. Smith and Glenda Infante.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not…

Velma Ruth Reed, 91, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away May 8, 2012 in Kansas City, MO.  Velma was born November 26, 1920 in Turlock, CA to Jacob and Mary Reed.    She will be greatly missed by her loving family and everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.   Service information is…

Charlene Eyer, 78, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away May 7, 2012 at Jefferson Health Care in Lee’s Summit.  Charlene was born June 10, 1933 in Montgomery, IA to Worthley and Zella Jones.  Charlene will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

Steven Ray Carpenter, 56, Peculiar, MO passed away May 17, 2012 in Peculiar.  Steven was born July 28, 1955 in Harrisonville, MO to Harold and Velma Carpenter.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and everyone who knew and loved him.  Services are being planned at this time.  Information will be available at…

James A. Hanson, 69, Lenexa, KS passed away May 26, 2012 at Overland Park Nursing & Rehab in Overland Park, KS.  Jim was born October 28, 1942 in Billings, MT to David and Isabelle Hanson.  Jim will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  Cremation will take place.  Service information is…

Seth Jacob Alley, 29, Hazelwood, MO passed away May 27, 2012 in Kansas City, MO.  Seth was born July 9, 1982 in Perry, Georgia to Daniel and Donna Alley.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…

Liz Taylor, 90, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away May 23, 2012. Liz was born in Chicopee Falls, Mass., to Kostandino and Metaxia Rallis. She was a Marine Corps veteran and proudly served for the duration ofWWII. Liz worked for Civil Service and retired at age 70. She is survived by her daughter and son-in- law, Bob…

Shanna Sandmoen 31, of Kansas City, Mo, transitioned peacefully from this physical realm on April 23, 2012, leaving behind her parents Chris and Rhonda Sandmoen, her grandmothers Beverly Moore and Janice Pinter, her dog Triton and many wonderful friends. A Celebration of Life is being held on June 2 at the Unity Village Clubhouse from…

Pamela Jo Kimbell, age 54, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away May 27, 2012 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday May 31, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm at Heartland Chapel in Raytown, MO. Pam was born September 16, 1957 to Joe and Marylin Kimbell in Independence,…

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;…