James G. Hallengren, 68, born in Storm Lake, IA, to Opal (Chamberlin) Hallengren and Alfred Hallengren on April 22, 1942, journeyed to his heavenly home on October 8, 2010. James lived in North Kansas City, MO, and the Gladstone area since 1949 and graduated from North Kansas City High School. He joined the Navy shortly…

Walter R. Bass, M.D., of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010.  Walter was an Ophthalmologist serving the Raytown area for his entire 40 year career.  He was a member of the  Raytown Christian Church and several choirs, including the Kansas City Metro Men’s Choir, Raytown Christian Church Choir and the Raytown Community Choir. …

Roger L. Bentley, 68, of Jefferson City, MO passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his home.  Arrangements are pending at this time.  

Rozella Parker, 79, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Oct. 5, 2010, at The Kansas City Hospice House. Memorial services are planned for Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 777 NE Blackwell Rd., in Lee’s Summit; rosary will be at 9:00 a.m., a visitation will be from 9:30-10:00 a.m. followed by a mass…

ROSARIO P. WHITE Rosario White, 73, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away October 4, 2010. A visitation will be held 10-11AM with funeral services at 11 AM, Tuesday October 12th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 300 S. Ridgeview Dr. Warrensburg, MO. Rosario is survived by her husband Harry; children, Elizabeth Sagen, Willie White and Mary Barklage;…

SHARON LOUISE SHEAFER Sharon Sheafer, 68, of Blue Springs, MO., passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. A memorial service will be held 1PM Saturday, October 16th at Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness Rock Creek, 2885 S Hardy Independence, MO. Sharon was born Sept. 9, 1942 in Kansas City, MO. She retired from Schooley Office Supply /…

Brian J. Abbott, 48, of Columbia, MO formerly of Schaumburg, IL entered into eternal rest Saturday October 2, 2010 at Boone Hospital.  Private family services will be held.  Brian is survived by his wife Kimberly of Columbia, a brother; Vernon A. Abbott and a sister Sherry Abbott both of Schaumburg, IL and a brother Mark…

Penny J. Steiner, 51, of Raytown, MO, passed away Sept. 30, 2010. Penny was born Oct. 21, 1958. She was an employee of Walmart in Raytown for 13 yrs.  She always had a smile for everyone.  A rosary service will be conducted from 6 to 6:30 pm Monday Oct. 4, at Heartland Cremation & Burial…

Tony Rosser, 64, of Jefferson City, died Wednesday, September 29 at Capital Region Medical Center.  He was born Dec 9, 1945 in Stoke on Trent, England. Survivors include his wife Cinthy Rosser and daughter Casey Bardwell both of Jefferson City as well as one brother, Larry P. Rosser of Texas. Two other children, Kerry D.…

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Leiker, 66, of Lenexa, KS passed away peacefully September 27, 2010, at home with her loving Thomas at her side.  After a brave struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsey she went home to be reunited with her parents, Lawrence and Carlene Travelute, and friends. Kathy was born in Marysville, KS.  She is survived…

Clara Roma Rhoads, 97, Raytown, MO, passed away September 26 at Hidden Lake Care Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church; 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd.; Raytown, MO, where friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Roma was born October 24, 1912,…

Julie Eva (Monty) Mitchell, 51, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 after a brave fight against leukemia. A celebration of her life will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 30, 2010 with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS.…

Chris Wilson, 44, has moved on the wind to his Creator on September 25, 2010 after long suffering with many health issues including cancer.  Memorial services will be held 7 PM, September 27, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House chapel. Graveside services will be held 12 PM, Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Ft. Gibson…

Dawn Vincent, 66, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away September 25, 2010. She was born January 31, 1944 to Clarence and Alberta Nichols in Grand Rapids, MI. Dawn is survived by her husband, Howard and brothers Norman and Nick. She will be greatly missed. Services have not been planned at this time.

Beloved mother, Avera B. Hansen, 89, Raytown, MO, passed away September 24, 2010, at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. A visitation will precede the service and begin at 10 a.m. Mrs. Hansen was born March…

On September 24, 2010, our sweet Patsy went to be with the Lord. Patsy was born September 21, 1938. She was a retired medical office administrator, a personality consultant, a Christian humorist and inspirational speaker. Patsy is survived by her children Jim E. Dooley and wife Vickie, Lynda Lu Bober and husband Jim and John…

 Harry J. Schlick, 92, Overland Park, KS passed away September 23, 2010 at home in Overland Park.  Harry was born January 14, 1918 in Cleveland, OH.  He served his country in the US Navy.  Harry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

Erich Clayton Cramer, 53, Stockton, MO passed away September 21, 2010 in Kansas City, MO. A visitation will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 24, 2010 with a memorial service at 3:00 PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Mr. Cramer was born December 11, 1956 in Kansas…

Mary Underwood, 57, Raytown, MO, passed away Sept. 19, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A memorial with Family and friends was held prior to the death, so Mary could be in attendance. Cremation.

 Nicholas Panos, 44, Kansas City, MO passed away September 18, 2010.  He was born in Kansas City, MO on September 18, 1966 to Dean Panos and Georgia Seely.  Nicholas will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.