Rex Keener, DDS, 86, passed away March 14, 2012 in Overland Park, Kansas. Rex was born on June 5, 1925 in Breckenridge, Texas.  The son of Rex Sr. & Gladys (Ladd) Keener.  Rex graduated from Joplin High School, Joplin, MO.   After serving 3 years in the U. S. Army, Rex then attended & graduated…

Janna Ruth Thomas passed away on March 9, 2012, at the age of 70.  Jan’s life will be celebrated in a private family memorial.  She was born on July 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John P. and Dorothy Moss Zimmer.  Jan attended Eldon High School, Eldon, Missouri, and Moody Bible Institute in…

Candy Louise Fallgren, 63 of Columbia passed away, Friday March 9, 2012 at her home.  A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Liberty Baptist Church, 7461 N. Brown Station Rd., Columbia, MO.  Candy is survived by her two sons, Rocky Myers of Columbia and Keith Myers of Topeka,…

Herbert L. House, 87, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully in his sleep, March 8, 2012.  Visitation will be held 6-7:30 PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO.  Funeral services will be held 10 AM, Wednesday, March 14th at the funeral home.  Burial in Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee’s…

Forrest E. Taylor, 86, Warrensburg, MO passed away March 2, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Forrest was born August 16, 1925 in LaTour, MO to Earl and Beaulah Taylor.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family members and friends.  Burial will take place at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery…

Kenneth Law, 77, Warsaw, MO passed away March 1, 2012 at the Kansas City VA Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joseph F. Barker, 85, Independence, MO passed away March 4, 2012 at Independence Manor in Independence.  Joseph was born June 16, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree and was an electrical engineer.  Joseph also served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946.  He will be greatly missed by his loving…

Jacob Dennis Gingerich was born January 12, 1989, in upstate New York and passed away on March 3, 2012, in St. Joseph. Jacob had love for his family and friends. He enjoyed helping others and was a ray of sunshine when he walked into a room. Jacob will always be remembered for his unforgettable smile…

Kenneth Dean Law, 77, Warsaw, MO passed away March 1, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Kenneth was born June 18, 1934 in Dallas, TX to Allen and Mary Law.  He was a US Air Force veteran.  Kenneth will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take…

Robert Lafollette Schultz, 88 of Hillsboro, died March 6th at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, MO. Robert was born July 20, 1923 in Racine, Wisconsin.  He married his high school sweetheart, Anne Elizabeth (Betty) Gamsky, on July 23, 1943. Robert was a veteran of World War II where he served as a…

Burt J. Truster, age 78, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away March 6, 2012 at John Knox Village Care Center, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The family will hold a private celebration of Burt’s life. Burt was born March 18, 1933 in Chanute, Kansas. He graduated from Chanute High School, Chanute, Kansas in 1951.  Burt served his country…

Paul R. Roseworn, 57, Kansas City, MO passed away February 28, 2012 at his home in Kansas City.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Paul became a member of the KC Ararat Shrine in 1983 and he was also a member of International Brotherhood Electrical Workers – Local Union No. 124 –…

Christine Marie Clavey, 31, Independence, MO passed away February 28, 2012 at her home in Independence.  Christine was born December 7, 1980 in Painesville, OH to Mark and Barbara Clavey.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her, including her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Service information is unavailable at…

Larry Dale Wells, 65, of St. Joseph, MO died February 26, 2012.  He was a US Marine veteran and life-time resident of St. Joseph, MO.  Survivor include his children, Meredith and Robbie; grandchildren, Nicholas, Ashley, Samantha, and Shelby; great-granddaughter, Bethany; brother, Gary, Sr.; nephews, Jack and Phillip Greer, Gary and Brian Wells.  Larry has been…

William Robert Sappington, 70, Potosi, MO passed away February 13, 2012 at Wilshire Lakewood Nuring Home in Lee’s Summit, MO.  William was born August 20, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Emmitt and Ina Sappington.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Carol Proctor, 71, Raytown, MO passed away March 1, 2012 at Westridge Gardens in Raytown.  Carol was born September 20, 1940 in Topeka, KS.  She received her Masters Degree and was a Medical Educator.  Carol will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…