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.

Charles Conway, Jr., 81, Raytown, MO passed away January 14, 2011 at his home. Visitation will be held 6-7:30 PM, Tuesday January 18, 2011 at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. The Rosary will be read at the end of the visitation, beginning at 7:30 PM. A mass of Christian burial will…

LUCY MALIA KESTER Lucy Malia Kester , infant daughter of Joshua & Wendy Kester, passed away at St Luke’s Hospital. She is survived by her brothers Aidan & Isaac, grandparents’ Baker & Kester, aunts, uncles and cousins (Arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

PHYLLIS JEANNE FARMER Phyllis Jeanne Farmer, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away January 13, 2011, Phyllis is survived by her son Larry Farmer and daughter Carol Quarrington.

Phyllis Carmen Geres, 79, Kansas City, MO died January 12, 2011 at her home. Visitation will be held 2-3 PM, Friday, January 21, 2011 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Memorial services will follow at 3 PM. Phyllis was born April 27, 1931 in Tacoma, WA. She moved to Kansas City in 1952…

Pauline Mae Hopsonkinion, 57, of Columbia passed away, Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at University Hospital after a battle with cancer.  Services will be held at a later date.  She was born December 23, 1953 to the late Arthur and June Hall.  She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Billy Kinion as well as…

Donald Wayne Powers, Sr., 63, of Williamsburg, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Mike Crowson will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Harmony Baptist Church in Auxvasse. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time…

BRANDON ROBERT THOMAS FOSTER Brandon Foster, 18, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away January 10, 2011. A Memorial Gathering will be held 7:00PM Monday January 17th at First Assembly of God Church, 425 SW Oldham Parkway Lee’s Summit, MO. Brandon is survived by his mother Diane Foster; sister, Jennifer Foster; uncle, Dennis Eggers; grandmother, Sharon Eggers;…

Helen Hamilton, 81, of Olathe, KS passed away Friday, January 7, 2011. Helen was born October 29, 1929 in La Harpe, Kansas to Mott & Mary (Smith) Baugh. A private memorial service was held Thursday, January 13th. Helen will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.