Wilhelmina Nelson, known as “Fritz” to friends and “Mimi” to her family, died in the early hours of April 14, 2011 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born to Robert Lee Beasley and Willie Matt (Lacher) Beasley in Flatwoods, TN on November 20, 1918.  She grew up in Tennessee and moved to…

Theresa Thorp, 91, Kansas City, MO passed away April 12, 2011 at Clara Manor Nursing Home in Kansas City, MO.  Theresa was born May 12, 1919.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  No services have been planned at this time.   

Ressie Rigdon, 81, Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away April 11, 2011, at North Kansas City Hospital. Services are pending.

William Albert Parker, 77, of Bates City, MO, passed away April 11, 2011 at the VAMC, Kansas City. A visitation will held 2-4 p.m., Friday, April 15th, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.

Dale Leo Culver 65, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011, at his home, after a brave battle with cancer.  Dale was born April 25, 1945 in Friestatt, Mo, to the late James and Lulu Boehland Culver. The meaningful things in Dale’s life were being a good husband, and father; hunting, fishing, and…

Charles R. Hauer, 83, Raytown, MO, passed away April 10, 2011. He was born in Independence, MO, on September 20, 1927. He was a graduate of Central High School and University of Richmond. Charles was a gunnery sergeant in the US Marine Corps serving in both WWII as a “China” Marine and in Korea. He…

Wallace Wendell Poague, 91, of Kansas City, MO, passed away at his home April 9, 2011. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 15, at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Graveside services will be that afternoon at the Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln, MO. He was born in Benton County,…

Gladys Leonard, 99, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away April 8, 2011. Her daughter Donna Pasley, two grand children, five great grandchildren and two nephews survive Gladys. (Arr.: Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677.)

Orpha McHale, 88, Kansas City, MO (Formerly of Basehor, KS) passed away April 8, 2011 at Northcare Hospice House. No services are planned at this time.

Ernest Jacob Miller, 57, Independence, MO passed away April 7, 2011 at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO.  Ernest was born July 27, 1953 to Ernest Sr. and Mary Miller in Nashua, MO.  Ernest will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Dr. Jeannette Lois Scahill passed away April 4, 2011. Memorial services will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. on Monday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. with visitation prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. Jeannette was born September 29, 1928 in Claycomo, Missouri to Corinne and Thomas Scahill. Her…

JAMES STEFFENS James Steffens, 76, Kansas City, MO passed away April 4, 2011 at home surrounded by loved ones. Rosary will be held at 10AM and Mass following at 11AM, Friday, April 8, 2011 Coronation of our Lady Catholic Church, Grandview, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Food Pantry…

SUSAN (DAVIS) KEGERREIS Susan (Davis) Kegerreis, 60, Raytown, MO passed away April 4, 2011. Visitation will be held 5:30-7:00 PM, Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Memorial services will be held 7PM following the visitation. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.…

Colleen Heckenlively, 82, Independence, MO passed away April 3, 2011.  A visitation will be held from 6-7:30 PM, Tuesday April 5, 2011 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133.  Graveside services will be at 11 AM Wednesday April 6, 2011 at Lee’s Summit Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the…

Jerry Wright, 64, Grain Valley, MO passed away April 3, 2011 at his home, surrounded by family. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Sue Wright, in 2010.  He is survived by; his children, Chad and Stacie Wright, Holly and Nathan Frye, Averee Savage, and Samuel Wright, his step-children, Shane and Marti Frye,…

 Esokare Nakashima, of Kansas City, Missouri, born February 2, 1915 and left us April 2, 2011 at his home. Survivors include his Wife Rosalie, married August 26 1968, three sons, eleven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, one sister and one brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, two brothers and one…

Charles Howard Lumpp, Jr., 80 of Columbia, died Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Boone Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and burial of his cremains will be held later at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL.  He was born August 13, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Harriet (Ligman) Lumpp.  Charles served in…

Nolan Lee Chiles, 41, Stover, MO passed away March 31, 2011 at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, MO.  He was born November 10, 1969 in Sedalia, MO to Harold and Clara Chiles.  Nolan will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Jerry Guthrie, 67, Kansas City, MO, passed away March 29, 2011. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11 AM at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. A visitation will precede the service and begin at 10 AM at the funeral home. Jerry was preceded in death by…

John Edward "Ed" Brunner, 69, of Shawnee, KS; passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. A memorial mass will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 2nd at St. Joseph Catholic Church 11311 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice of Kansas City, MO, and/or Beautiful Savior…