Edward Orin Denham, 74, Grain Valley, MO passed away September 18, 2010 at home.  Edward was born October 30, 1935 in Edwardsville, IL to Raymond and Dorothy Denham.  Ed will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  

Linden Panknin Jr. succumbed to the ravages of disease and age on September 18th in the latter part of his eighty sixth year. He was married to Janice for more than sixty six years, when she passed away in December of 2008. His health had declined since December of 2009. Linden and Janice’s marriage produced…

James R. Daron, 57, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. Jim was born October 24, 1952 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He was laid to rest at Ft. Leavenworth National Ceremony on Monday, September 27, 2010.

 Blaine Norman Mathison, 75, Shawnee, KS passed away September 17, 2010 at home in Shawnee.  He was born July 18, 1935 in Hendricks, MN to Bernard and Constance Mathison.  Blaine will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

LARRY MATLICK Larry Matlick, 68, passed away September 14, 2010. Larry was born in Ethel, MO on April 19, 1942, the youngest child of Carl and Marie Matlick. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard, Buddy and Jerry; and sister, Carlita Hogenson. Survivors are son, Stephen; Stephen’s friend, Michelle; brother, Maurice; sisters,…

Joyce Marquis, 67, of Overland Park, passed away 9/13.  A visitation and memorial service will be Friday, 9/17 at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.  Joyce was preceded in death by; her parents Sidney and Victoria Beattie, a daughter, Michele Dahn and a brother John Beattie.  Survivors…

Don L. Watkins went home to the Father on September 13, 2010.  He was born to Walter W. and Susan B. (Slyngstad) Watkins on January 11, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. Don graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1964. He joined the Marine Corps and served one tour in Vietnam “66-67”. On October 7, 1969…

Harry Oliver Kelly, 89, of Warrensburg and formally of Mainz, Gernamy passed away Monday, September 13, 2010.  He is survived by his children; Melba Kelly-Gordon (Harold) of Columbia, Warren (Virginia) Kelly of Blue Springs, MO, Diana Kelly-Kahn of Hamm, Germany and Corinna (Gotti) Welslau of Ingelheim Germany, six grandchildren; Keith, Karla, Gloria, Tracy, Jan and…

 Edward Victor Hamilton, Jr., 92, Cameron, MO passed away September 13, 2010 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cameron.  Edward was born November 12, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA.  A military burial will take place at Philadelphia National Cemetery at a later date.  Ed will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

John M. McNamara, age 66, passed away on Sept. 12, 2010. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society is where he will be cremated. John is survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother and nieces and nephews.

Mike Dannar, 58, Gladstone, MO passed away September 11, 2010 at home. A memorial gathering will be held 11AM-1PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Mike was born May 9, 1952 in King City, MO. A graduate of Park Hill High School. Mike worked for…

Sandra Kay Burton, 61, Grandview, MO passed away September 11, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  She was born June 25, 1949 in Kansas City, MO to Vance and Nancy Burton.  Sandra will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not…

Patricia Ann Batton, 47, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sept. 9, 2010. Services will be at 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 15, at DW Newcomers & Sons, 509 S. Noland Rd, Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Parkway, Ste. 300, KCMO 64114 (816) 333-9200

 Henrietta Clark, 84, Lansing, KS passed away September 8, 2010 at Twin Oaks Assisted Living in Lansing.  She was born March 17, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to Jacob and Sophie Hoober.  Henrietta will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Jake Watson, 20, Raytown, MO passed away Sept. 7, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 7 pm Sept. 13, 2010 at Heartland Cremation 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133, a visitation will be prior to the service and begin at 6 PM at the funeral home. Jake was born Feb. 12, 1990 in…

James Micheal Peak, 18,  Holden, Missouri passed away September 6th, 2010 at Lake of the Ozarks, Stover, Missouri. A Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday September 11th, 2010 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. James was born May 11, 1992 in Independence, Missouri.     James was currently attending his senior year at Holden…

MILDRED T. COX    Mildred Cox, 88, Raytown, MO, passed away September 5, 2010. A visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. and a memorial service following at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 18, at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made…

Jessie Lois Isaac, 95, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010, in her Independence home. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. and a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the 1st Baptist Church of Independence, 500 W. Truman Rd., Independence, Missouri 64050. Lois was preceded in death by…

Clayton John Garman of Topeka, formerly of the Emporia -Admire area, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was 53. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the North Lyon County Community Center in Allen. There will be a tribute ride around Council Grove Lake after the service.…

Harry Streator Morrison, Jr., 82, of Columbia died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Boone Hospital. He was born October 6, 1927 in Douds, IA to Grace Cree and Harry Morrison. Harry’s integral part of the music and theater community in Columbia since 1960 leaves a legacy that lives on in the many lives he has…