Susan Woodward Pearson left us on January 26, 2011 after suffering a severe stroke. Susan was born on April 5, 1917 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, the youngest of three girls.  After completing school in Rocky Hill, Susan went on to further education at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA, graduating with a degree in Home…

Andrew F. Fogarty, 71, of Kansas City, Mo passed away Jan 24. He was born on October 27, 1939 to Andrew & Kathleen (Kelly) Fogarty. Originally from New York, Andrew earned a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science from St. Joseph’s Seminary after he had achieved his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. Andrew then began a career…

Rita Lundy, 68, Independence, MO passed away January 23, 2011. Rita is survived by her children, Robin Terrell, and Traci Lund, and Grandchildren Jennifer and William Lundy. There are no services planned at this time.

Judith Kay Henage, 69, Blue Springs, MO passed away January 23, 2011 at Shangri-La Rehab and Living Center in Blue Springs.  She was born April 12, 1941 in Chillicothe, IL to Joseph and Velma Louise Durham.  Judith will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

John Sterlin “Jack” Proctor, 18, of Leawood, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2011Born December 27, 1992, to John and Venus Proctor, Jack attended Blue Valley North High School, Leawood Middle School, and Mission Trail Elementary. Survivors include his parents; sister, Helen, and brother, Samuel, of the home; sister Lecia Kolasewski, her husband, Joseph, and daughter,…

Regenna Mae Green, 73, Freeman, MO passed away January 22, 2011 at her home in Freeman.  Regenna was born in Atchison, KS on January 10, 1938 to Roy and Clara Barnett.  Regenna will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Freddie “Butch” Ellis, Sr., 65, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO. Butch was born on Feb 17, 1945. He lived in El Dorado Springs, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred & Augusta Ellis from Independence; wife, Linda Ellis of Mineola, TX; two daughters, Zinda…

Ruth Ann Meyer passed away peacefully on Friday January 21, at Kingswood Health Center in south Kansas City listening to Paul McCartney singing sweetly on the radio. Born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 2, 1930 to Frank and Rose Meyer, she attended St. Rose of Lima Elementary School and graduated from Bishop Ward High…

Robert B. Zook, 93, of Raytown, passed away Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 at his home.  Robert was born June 19, 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He is preceded in death by a sister, Alberta; a son, Patric and a grandson, Mike Lovick. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lena Mary; a son,…

Kathy L MacLachlan, 56 of Deepwater, MO lost her battle to cancer and passed away on January 18, 2011 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband Dale MacLachlan, daughters Cindy Aziere and husband Andy Aziere, Amy Crook and husband Jesse Crook, and 6 grandchildren she dearly loved. Visitation will be held Saturday,…

Trudy Chacon, 71, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Chacon was born July 10, 1939 to Franz and Josaphine Spitzl in Vohringen, Germany. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Services have not been planned at this time.

Lyle H. Chappell passed on to his heavenly home peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at Benchmark Healthcare of Raytown. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Plaza Heights Baptist Church, followed by a celebration service at 3:00 pm. Lyle was born July 23, 1934, in Osborn,…

Nancy K Clevenger, 73, Raytown, MO passed away January 16, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Nancy was born August 1, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by; husband, Juel Clevenger, of the home; son, David Firnhaber; daughters, Susan Timmer and Carole Barr; step sons, Stephen Clevenger, Barry Clevenger, and R. Clark Clevenger;…

Lizabeth Smith, 53, of Independence, passed away January 15, 2011. A visitation will be held at 5 PM and memorial service following at 6 PM Wednesday January 19th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Cancer Action 4010 S. Lynn  Court Independence,…

Charles Benco, 63, Holden, MO, passed away January 15, 2011 at his home, from cancer. Mr. Benco was born June 28, 1947, in Lorain, Ohio,moving to MO five years ago. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era, 1965-1968. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles…

Gerald “Jerry” E. Kelly, 73, of Peculiar, Mo., passed away January 15, 2011, surrounded by family.  The memorial service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Peculiar, 184 E. Broadway, in Peculiar.  He is survived by his wife Jo Ann (Westerman) Kelly of the home; sister Kathleen Kirchner and husband Charles of…

James Kenneth Bainbridge, 69, Liberty, MO passed away January 15, 2011 at his home in Liberty.  James was born July 14, 1941 in Fort Smith, AR to Forrest and Helen Bainbridge.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Services are pending at this time. 

Margaret S. Kenning, 89, of Overland Park passed away Friday, Jan 14, 2011. Margaret was born July 15, 1921, in Osnabruck, Germany. She came to Kansas City in 1955. Margaret retired from St. Elizabeth’s school where she worked in the cafeteria for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Helmut. Survivors include…

Luther W. Peghee, Sr., 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 14, 2011. Burial will be January 28, 2011 at 11 a.m., at Leavenworth National Cemetery. A memorial service will be the same day at 1 p.m., at the 47th Street Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS. Luther was born September 19, 1921 in Clarksdale,…

James Marvin Kraas, 53, of Raytown, MO passed away January 14, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  He was born March 12, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Marvin and Helen Kraas.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.