Regula Sergio Villarico, 86, of Raytown, Mo., passed away peacefully at Truman Medical Center on Feb 17, 2011. Regula was born in the Philippines on Sept. 11, 1924. She is survived by her children, Myrna Pollard, Amelia Benito, Danilo Villarico and Florencio Villarico Jr., 15 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was…

Alice Williams Black died peacefully at home on February 15, 2011, after a brief period of hospice care. Alice was born on a farm near Turney, Missouri, on February 24, 1914. At age 10, the family moved to Plattsburg, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. After attending Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, she…

Bernice Rea Dosenzuk, 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, born March 9, 1921 and passed away February 15, 2011. Bernice is survived by her daughter Kathy Mance, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Joan Doubleday Watt, 67, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 11 E 40th Street (40th and Main Street), Kansas City, Missouri at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Burial will follow the service in the church yard. Joan was born in San…

Joe Crabtree, 56, of Edwardsville, Kansas passed away Monday, February 14, 2011. Joe was born in June, 25, 1953 in Lapeer, Michigan to Eugene & Pauline (Marrow) Crabtree. A private family service is planned.

David “Dale” Evans, 74, of Columbia passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Boone Hospital.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church in Columbia.  Dale was born September 28, 1936 in Arkansas City, KS to the late William Elza and Bernice (Linn) Evans.  On January…

Elizabeth “Beth” Fancher, 64, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Columbia Manor.    She is survived by her husband, four children ,her  mother, two sisters,  three brothers, nieces, nephews and many friends.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus or The American Cancer Society.  A memorial observance to be…

James W. Beach, 83, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2011 after a long illness. He was a WorldWar II veteran, having served in the Navy. He had worked 38 years as a carman/Welder for the Santa Fe railroad before retiring.  He and his wife were members of the Willard Avenue Baptist…

Melitta McClanahan, age 79, of Raytown, MO died February 12, 2011 at the KC Hospice House from complications due to lung cancer. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 on Thursday, February 17th, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. A private graveside burial will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers,…

Ross M. Clemensen, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Feb 12,  2011 at home.  Mr. Clemensen was born Nov 2, 1919 in Nevada, MO to Peter & Naomi Clemensen.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ruth (Ralston) and daughter, Judy Hegland.  Survivors inlcude a son, Mike (Betty) Clemensen, 4 grandchildren,…

Pramila Katti, 72, Raymore, MO passed away February 10, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  She was born November 8, 1938 in Pune, India.  Pramila will be greatly missed by her loving famiy and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

James Richard Widner, 56, of Linn passed away February 9, 2011 at his home after loosing a brave battle with cancer.  He was born on August 16, 1954 in Moberly, MO. He lived in Jacksonville, MO and graduated high school in Cairo, MO.  He was a veteran, having served 15 years in the Air Force.…

Harold L. Mosby, 82, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away February 9, 2011. Harold is survived by his wife, Darleen, daughter Debbie Compton, sons Dennis and David Mosby, granddaughters, Christie Johnson, Kathryn and Mary Mosby, great grand children: Kylie, Jamie, Trinity & Tristin. He retired from Armco Steel after 30 years and retired from Kansas City…

James Buford, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away February 8, 2011 at his hime.  James was born October 8, 1923 in Ellington, MO to Otto and Lenore Buford.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Jessie L. Buesing, 76, Raytown, MO, passed away February 7, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. No Services are planned at this time.

Nora “Kelly” Buchmann, 64, of Lenexa, KS passed away Feb 6 at Shawnee Mission Med Ctr from a sudden illness. A private family service is planned.  Mrs. Buchmann was born Feb 1, 1947 in Des Moines, IA.  She is survived by her husband, Paul, son, Joel; 3 sisters; Ann, Gwen & Peg and many nieces…

SHIRLEY LYNN WALTON Shirley Lynn Walton, 77, of Belton, Missouri, passed away February 5, 2011. Shirley is survived by her children; Dana Hatch, Stacey Walton and Christopher Walton, 5 siblings and 5 great grandchildren. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Thomas A. Berberich, 57, Topeka, KS passed away February 5, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Topkeka.  Tom was born September 2, 1953 in Topeka, KS to Thomas Casper and Dorothy June Berberich.  Burial will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS at a later date.

James G. Dougherty, 66, Grandview, MO passed away February 5, 2011 at Carondelet Manor in Kansas City, MO.  James was born July 2, 1944 in Westmoreland, KS to Gerald and Coletta Dougherty.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City,…