Don A. Wendt, age 83, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away July 9, 2010, after a stoic battle with prostate cancer at the Kansas City Hospice House. Don was born in Detroit, Mich., to Edward and Elma Wendt; Don enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17, right after his high school graduation. He served…

DONALD D. WALTERS Donald D. Walters, born in Boone, IA, passed away July 9, 2010. Mr. Walters has resided in KS since 2001. He is survived by his son Dan & wife Peggy Walters, Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Lynnette Farney of KC; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be at Pleasant Valley…

Anna Pautz, 100, Kansas City, MO, passed away July 7, 2010 at Kingswood Manor Health Care Center.  A memorial service is planned for 1:00 PM Saturday July 24, 2010 at Red Bridge Church of Christ, 101 W. Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64114. Mrs. Pautz was born August 4, 1909 in Brownington, MO.  Anna…

Betty passed away on Wednesday, July 7, at Lakeview Village Care Center in Lenexa, Kan. Betty was the daughter of Charles Guy Huggins and Beulah Margaret Huggins, born in Kansas City, Mo., and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from East High School in Kansas City in 1941. She married Andrew J.T. Smith in…

Dianne Rice Eidson, 63, of Fairway, KS, passed away on July 6, 2010. She passed away at home after a courageous six-month battle with cancer. Dianne was born in Vero Beach, FL, to Stephen and Frances Rice. Her siblings include Stephen Rice Jr., Nancy Sadler and Daryl Rice, all of Albany, GA. She was married…

Kenneth Fisher, 79, Bonner Springs, Kansas, passed away on July 6, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the First Central Church of the Brethren, 103 N. 13th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

KENNETH GILBERT FISHER Kenneth Fisher, 79, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away July 6, 2010. A Memorial service will be held 7PM Thursday July 15th at First Central Church of the Brethren, 103 N. 13th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. Kenneth is survied by his wife of 26 years, Verlee. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

HARRY J. HAVENS Dad lost his battle with cancer on July 5, 2010. Born on July 6, 1927 he spent most of his life in Arkansas before moving to the Kansas City area. After retirement his days were spent with family and friends pitching horseshoes, enjoying homemade ice-cream, and cheering on his Cardinals. He is…

Donald R. Houston, 79, of Columbia and formerly of Delavan and Salina, KS, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at The Bluffs in Columbia, MO. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the First Christian Church in Columbia. Inurnment will take place on July 17th at 10:00 A.M. in Delavan Cemetery…

Joseph Whalen Lechner, 67, NKC, MO passed away July 4, 2010 at home of mesothelioma . Memorial Visitation will be held 10 AM-12 PM, July 10, 2010 at NKC Community Center, NKC, MO. Burial in Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 2900 NE 60th Street, Ste 150, Gladstone, MO…

 Steven Wayne Walker, 56, of Independence, MO passed away July 3, 2010 at the Rehabilitation Center of Independence.  He was born July 31, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to Frances and Katherine (Johnson) Walker.  Steven will be greatly missed by his wife, Jeannie and everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services…

Nicholas P. Lizzi, 69 of O.P. died in his home on Sat. 7/3.  He was born to the late Pasquale & Carmelle Lizzi on Dec 23, 1940 in Philadelphia. He married Angie Lee in 1963, they lived in Philadelphia prior to moving to Shawnee & O.P.  Nick retired in 1997 after working 30 years with…

William J. Mackelvey, 65, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 2, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He was born April 6, 1945 in California to John and Eileen Van Kamp.  William will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Cremation will take place; services have not been planned…

Anna Larabee, 77, KC, KS passed away 7/1 at her home, from lung cancer.  Anna was a loving mother, grandmother & provider; she was the glue that kept our family together.  She will forever be in our hears & minds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. and son Robert V. Anna…

 Stanley I. Phillips, 78, Independence, MO passed away July 1, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He was born January 29, 1932 in Kansas City, KS to William and Hattie Phillips.  Stanley will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Military burial will be July 16, 2010 at…

Mary Tolson, 82, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away June 30, 2010. Mary was born August 13, 1927, in Keyestville, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the First Missionary Baptist Church, 104 S. Taylor, Brunswick, Missouri.

Stanley Allen Becker, 67, Independence, MO passed away June 29, 2010.  Memorial services will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Sugar Creek United Methodist Church in Sugar Creek, MO.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 -7:00 pm prior to the memorial service.  Mr. Becker was born April 25, 1943 in…

Robert Eugene Wright, 54, of Columbia died June 28, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Gordon Shelter house at Stephens Park which is accessed by the entrance off of Broadway. Robert is survived by his wife Sandy of the…

Jean Rose Heimberger, 90, longtime resident of Brentwood, MO and recently of Columbia, MO passed away June 28, 2010. Private graveside services will be held at a later date in St. Louis, MO. Jean is survived by her daughter, Geraldine Ikerd; two granddaughters, Laura Speckhals of Columbia and Sheri Schuchardt of Owensville; and one great-grandchild, Neal Schuchardt,…

Curtis “Mike” Clevenger, 57, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday June 26, 2010 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Mike was born September 25, 1952 in Kansas City, MO. A service will be held at a future date.