Lucille A. “Doddie” Hale, 88, nee Deily, born February 23, 1924, in Rapid City, SD, passed away Nov. 1, 2012, at her home in Kansas City, KS. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by her loving husband, James A. Hale. Loving mother of Pat (Rick Johnston), Sandy (Dan Reed), Victoria, Terry…

BETTY LOU CROWLEY Betty Lou Crowley, 61, of Independence, MO, passed away at Research Medical Center after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Betty was born in Independence, Missouri to Ivan and Bernice Goucher on April 11, 1951. She was the 13th of 15 children. Surviving siblings include, Bobby Dale Goucher (Carolyn) Kansas City, Kansas,…

Norman E Foster Wichita, KS. 81, Passed away Nov. 8, 2012. Born Sept. 6, 1931 in Flint, MI. to parents, Eldridge & Christina Foster. Norm graduated from Flint Central High School in 1949 then married his high school sweetheart, Violet Marinovich, on Aug. 5, 1950. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He earned a…

Carole Joyce Brennaman Kelso of Raymore, Missouri, peacefully passed away on November 15, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House.  Carole was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 17, 1947 to Carl R. and Elfriede C. (Klemm) Brennaman.  Carole was a graduate of St. Teresa’s Academy, Class of 1965.  She worked for the Marine Corps…

DOROTHY JOYCE ELLIOTT Dorothy Joyce Elliott, age 84, died at home Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Born in Kansas City, MO, on August 29, 1928, to Joe and Alcy Frazier. She had one brother and 6 sisters. On April 15, 1949, Joyce married Russell G. Elliott. She was a homemaker and mother of five. She enjoyed…

Norman E. Foster, 81, Wichita, KS passed away November 8, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Norman was born September 6, 1931 in Flint, MI to Eldridge and Christine Foster.  He was a US Navy veteran.  Norman will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.…

Henry Orville Koepke, 65, Kansas City, KS passed away November 2, 2012 at Indian Creek Health Center in Overland Park, KS.  Henry was born August 5, 1947 in Lorain, OH to Orville and Matilda Koepke.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Larry Dewaine Bell, 63, began his journey home November 13, 2012. Born February 23, 1949 to the late Robert L. and Ella Gertrude Bell. Per Larry’s wishes he was cremated.   Memorial service will be 11am at Calvary Baptist Church, Fulton MO. Committal and Repass will be 2:30pm at Burns Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Sedalia MO. …

Lola Marlene Cahow, 74, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 11, 2012. She received her wish of dying at home, with her family caring for her. Her family plans a private memorial. Marlene is survived by her four children, Debbie Cahow and husband Michael Murray, Kate Cahow and husband Richard McDonald, Kent Cahow…

Yongsheng Yu, 49, Kansas City, MO passed away October 31, 2012 at Gregory Ridge Living Center in Kansas City.  Yongsheng was born May 3, 1963 in China. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Richard David Munoz, 64, of Rocky Mount, MO passed away November 9, 2012 at Lake Regional Hospital.  Richard was born on October 2, 1948 in Kansas City, KS to Brigido and Maria (Mora) Munoz.  Richard is survived by many loving friends and family members.

Verdell Graham was born September 24, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas.  He attended Paseo High School.  He was a resident of Kansas City for 53 years.  Verdell passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Those waiting to meet him at heaven’s gate are his father, James Graham; brothers, Bennie and Patrick Graham; sisters, Jerry Dean (Thrower)…

Garnett M. Klingler died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at The Groves in Independence, MO, where she had resided since 2010. The body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held November 12, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Donnellson United Methodist Church. Private burial will be in Evangelical Cemetery, Donnellson, IA. In lieu…

Lois V. Kessler passed away Oct. 30, 2012 and is in the presence of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and has been reunited with her husband Bob. Mom and Dad met at a dance in high school in Lincoln, KS. Dad joined the Navy in 1942 and his home port was San Diego, CA. He…

Ruth Nell Petersen Booth, 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. She was born in Kenosha, WI moving to Kansas City in 1942. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Booth Henry of Santa Fe, NM; daughter-in-law, Patricia Ann Booth, and granddaughters, Erin, Skyla, and Amanda Booth of Kearney, MO. She is predeceased…

Caroline Lorraine Kilbourne, 69, Lone Jack, MO passed away October 28, 2012 in Pleasant Hill, MO.  Caroline was born July 14, 1943 in Independence, MO to Lawrence E. and Virginia R. Lewis.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not…

Prince E. Conley, 68, Kansas City, MO passed away October 24, 2012 at his home in Kansas City.  He was born December 3, 1943 in Little Rock, AR.  Prince will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Geoffrey “Brian” Jones passed peacefully into heaven on Oct. 25, 2012 less than 4 hours before his 44th birthday. He was constantly surrounded by his loving family and devotedfiancee during the months of his final battle with cancer. Brian was born to Bruce and Bonnie Jones, in San Jose, CA, on Oct. 26, 1968, five minutes…