Michael Richard Larson, 56, Excelsior Springs, MO passed away May 13, 2012 at his home.  Michael was born March 4, 1956 in Oceanside, California to Richard and Betty Larson.  He was a United Air Force veteran, and worked in the Car Audio Installation business.  Michael will be greatly missed by his loving family and host…

Marie (Decker) Brown passed away Monday June 4, at her home in Columbia. Marie was born on July 4, 1960 in Syracuse, New York.  She graduated from Hickman High School in 1978 and attended the University of Missouri. She is survived by her daughter Melissa Lineberry and husband Josh of Clatskanie, Oregon; her parents Dick…

Curtis “Gene” Park, 81, of Columbia died peacefully at home June 11, 2012 secondary to pancreatic cancer. He was born in Kaufman, Texas December 10, 1930 to Curtis and Pansy Pearl Park.  He grew up with his family in Dallas, Texas and his extended family on his grandfather’s share cropped farm.  At age 17 he…

John M. Martin, 79, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away June 12, 20112.  John was born January 5, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He will be remembered as a loving family man and devoted truck driver of 52 years.  He is a Korean War Navy Veteran.  Survivors include his wife, Kristina, of the home; daughter, Vivian…

David (Dave) Forbes, 67, of Raytown, MO passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2012.   He was born on July 4, 1944 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Frank and Alice Forbes. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1962.  Dave was an Eagle Scout in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was known as…

Linden Trial, 61, of Columbia, Missouri passed away June 10, 2012.  A private memorial was held.  The daughter of George and Ruth Wallace Trial, Linden was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 21, 1950. As a child she lived in Saudi Arabia where her father worked for the Arabian American Oil Company until 1959…

Rolaine Anderson, Leawood, KS went to heaven June 6, 2012. Born October 14, 1926 to Roland and Lillian Chappell, she graduated from Roseland Grade School and Shawnee Mission High in 1944. Rolaine was a member of Southridge Presbyterian Church over 70 years. Survivors include her husband of 58 years Ralph; son Jeffery (Karen); grandson Eric;…

THEO E. BOYD Theo E. Boyd entered a new facet of life at age 77 on 6/4/12. Theo was born in Seminole, Oklahoma 10/15/34 to Hazel and Gordon Boyd. He attended Graceland College and Northeastern Oklahoma State University and earned his Masters Degree at L.S.U. He married Donna Garvin 12/7/57. They had a daughter, Viki…

STEVE WILSON GEORGE Steve George, 46, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away June 1, 2012. A memorial gathering will be held 2 to 4 pm Thursday June 7th at John Knox Chapel, 400 NW Murray Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO. He is survived by his parents, Linda & Larry George; sister, Sheryl and Randy Breit; niece,…

William Roger Twomey, 66, Topeka, KS passed away May 24, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS.  William was born September 1, 1945 in Detroit, MI to John and Mary Twomey.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Burial will take place at Holly National Cemetery in…

Thomas L. Burnam, 67, Independence, MO passed away May 21, 2012 at Carmel Hills in Independence.  Thomas was born October 30, 1944 in Amarillo, TX, the son of Luther Carl and Hazel Burnam.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Donald Lee Smith, 75, Warrensburg, MO passed away May 17, 2012 at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia, MO.  He was born March 12, 1937 in Portland, OR to James and Fern Smith.  Donald will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

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.