Joseph Warren Hoffmann was born December 27, 1959 in Independence, Missouri, to Joseph Colegrove and Patricia Bozarth. On December 27, 1959 the greatest man I’ve ever known was born, and on February 28, 2012 he left us. For 27 years, I have had the privilege of being raised by the most decent, loyal, honest, compassionate,…

Rose Mary Egelston, 69, Chilhowee, MO passed away February 27, 2012 at Golden Valley Memorial in Clinton, MO.  Rose was born May 5, 1942 in Bellvue, CO to Roy and Laura Scroggins.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Winifred F. Williams, 84, Independence, MO passed away February 27, 2012.  Winifred was born August 4, 1927 in Marshall, MO to Earl and Roxie Hopkins.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Bea Moss, 93, Raytown, MO went home to the Lord on March 3, 2012.  A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM, Friday, March 9, 2012 at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terr., Kansas City, MO 64133. A mass will follow at 11 AM.  Bea was born in St. Joseph, TN on September…

Leroy Edwards, 65, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 23, 2012.  Leroy was born February 14, 1947.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Hans Richard Harris, 52, Raytown, MO passed away February 21, 2012.  He was born December 13, 1959 in Heidelberg, Germany to Everett, Jr. and Wilma (Brown) Harris.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Marie T.(Love) Earley Marie Theodocia Earley, age 95 died in her home and that of her daughter. Ann Kendall (and Husband Bill), on February 28, 2012. Marie was an excellent seamstress, making purses and hats to match her outfits. She also enjoyed reading and could crochet anything just by looking at it. She leaves her…

Margaret Adney, Raytown, passed away Feb. 19, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

WOODBURY Deborah L. (Wilson) Woodbury, 61, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Debbie was born February 12, 1951, to Helen L. and Wayne Wilson, grew up in Mission, KS, graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1969, obtained a BS from Central Missouri State College, and a Master’s degree in…

Johnnie Henry Rosenbaum, 93, Gardner, KS passed away February 25, 2012 at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital in Gardner.  Johnnie was born December 9, 1918 in Fargo, ND, son of the late Gustav W. and Frances (Stern) Rosenbaum.  He is survived by his sons, Robert and Tom; daughter, Marilyn; many grandchildren; and several other loving family members…

Ruth Mariane Retallack, 94, of Columbia passed away February 26, 2012.  Ruth was born November 25, 1917 in Denver, CO to Clifford and Mabelle (Hertzman) Hinks.  No services are scheduled.  When someone would ask Ruth how she was, she would smile, laugh and say, “mean as ever.”  Survivors include her daughter, Linda Coffman (Chris); three…

Harriet Ann Tennant, 78, of Columbia, Missouri, died Feb. 22, 2012. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Brian Childers of Wichita, Kansas, her son and daughter-in-law, Sandy and Amy Mumma, of Columbia; Grandchildren Shannon Spendlove and husband Matthew, James Childers, Janet Mcdowell, Jerome Mumma, Steven Mumma, Tiffany Mumma, Brandon Mumma and Kiera Mumma…

Edward F Rosche, 84, Olathe KS, formerly of KCK and Bella Vista, AR passed away Feb 25, 2012. Funeral service will be held 2:30 PM, March 1, 2012 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 9101 Lamar. A visitation  will be held 5-7 PM at the church following the service. Edward was the former owner of Kenton Glass…

Dayle Eugene Owens, 73, Liberty, MO passed away February 17, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He was born December 13, 1938 in Ft. Sill, OK to Milton, Sr. and Elizabeth Owens.  Dayle will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Burial will take place March 2, 2012 at…

Jimmy Lee Hinton, 67, Oak Grove, MO, passed away Feb. 17, 2012 at Cornerbrook Place in Kansas City. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

Esther M. Reed, 93, of Lee’s Summit, Mo made her transition on February 19, 2012 at Lees Summit Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Esther was born on August 15, 1918 of parents Alta M (Green) andJ.C. Reed of Salina, Kansas. She graduated from Salina High School in 1936.Attended…

Ret. T/Sgt. Arlen Bones Brandt of Scranton – Sunrise 7/8/29 – Sunset 2/15/12. Son of William Fred Brandt and Edna Mae Kurz. Arlen married Beverly Fox Aug. 30, 1955. They have two daughters, Tana Brandt, Scranton, Arlena (Kevin) Clements, Carbondale; one son, William Brandt, Scranton; four granddaughters, Karly Brandt (Tiffany Johnson), Topeka, Loralie Brandt, Topeka,…

Helene W. Hall, 85, died February 11, 2012 at John Knox Village Hospice in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born September 17, 1926 in Centralia, IL to James Orlando Lawrence and Gladys Hosman Lawrence. She was married to Dr. William E. Hall on June 27, 1948. They lived in Osage City, Kansas where Dr. Hall…