Earl Rosene, 85, Independence, passed away Aug. 27, 2010. Funeral services are pending at Fippinger Funeral Home, in Alpha, Ill. Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret and son, Kevin. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Swanson and sister, Marilyn Zuidema. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Hospital Hospice.

Terry R. Denison, M.D., passed away on August 26, 2010, at the age of 81 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, in Leawood, Kansas, his home for the past 46 years. He was born on February 22, 1929, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Howard and Carol Robison Denison. Terry is survived by Vivian, his wife…

 Wilton Osborn, 92, Overland Park, KS passed away August 26, 2010 at Freedom Pointe in Overland Park, KS.  He was born June 13, 1918 in Stroudsburg, PA to Ray and Sarah Osborn.  Wilton will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this…

 Millicent Riggs, 81, Independence, MO passed away August 25, 2010 at the Rehab Center of Independence.  She was born June 19, 1929 in Horton, KS to John and Freda Mielke.  Millicent worked in Mental Health as a social worker.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.…

Sandra (Sandi) K. Abell died August 24, 2010, at her home in Columbia, Missouri. She lost her battle with ovarian cancer after a 4-year fight. She was 54 years old. Abell was an internationally recognized scholar, who spearheaded the University of Missouri’s effort to build one of the nation’s leading K-12 science teaching and research…

 Sharon A. Latimer, 45, Leawood, KS passed away August 23, 2010 in Kansas City, MO.  She was born November 1, 1964 in Detroit, MI to Bernard and Flora Wynn.  Sharon will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Gregory “Greg” J Graeff, age 54, passed away at Kansas City Hospice House on Sunday August 22, 2010. Born March 23, 1956 in St. Louis, MO, to Robert and Fay Graeff. On December 21, 1977 he married Patricia “Tudy” Haglund. Greg lived in St. Louis until 1965 when he moved to Kansas City, although he…

Jerry F. Boutwell, 86, Tulsa, OK passed away August 22, 2010 in Independence, MO.  Jerry was born October 27, 1923 in Abilene, TX to Sidney and Belle Boutwell.  He was a WWII veteran, serving our country in the US Army Air Corps.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

 Carlton James Miller, 67, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 22, 2010 at Meyer Care Center in Kansas City.  He was born June 3, 1943 in Kansas City to Booker and Ruthie Miller.  Carlton will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

Linda-Mae Poynter, 63, of Kansas City passed away Aug. 21, 2010 at home. A memorial service will be held Aug. 25, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society with visitation at 6 p.m., and funeral at 7 p.m. Ms. Poynter was born on June 4, 1947 in Compton, CA. She was preceded in death by her…

 Erma Jean Alt, 80, of Independence, MO passed away August 21, 2010 at home at The Groves.  She was born February 7, 1930 in Johnson County, IA to Ivan and Velma Woods.  Erma will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.   Services have not been planned at…

Frank Covington Minshall, 57, a life-long resident of Columbia, passed away August 21, 2010 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Frank was born on November 17, 1951 in St. Louis to William Minshall, Sr. and Ruth (Lewis) Minshall.  He was a graduate from the University of Missouri with a master’s degree. Frank…

WILLIAM ELMER OLDENBURG William Oldenburg, 62 of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, passed away August 20, 2010. A military graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, September 3rd at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Dale Lester Harrison, 65, of Holden, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away suddenly Aug. 20, 2010 from heart failure. Survivors include 2 daughters: Theresa Diane Bowie, Barbara Marie Aslin; 3 sons: Robert Dale Harrison, Derek Joseph Harrison & Adam Conley Harrison; 3 stepchildren: Misty Rahe, Brandy Craig and James Price; and 2 brothers: Noal Brent…

Albert “Al” Wayne Gregston, 73, Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010. Visitation will be held on Mon, 8/23, 6– 8PM, and a Memorial Service will be held on Tue, 8/24, 10AM Both visitation and memorial service will be held at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, MO. In…

 Ernest I. Kona, 76, of Independence, MO passed away August 19, 2010 at home.  Ernest was born October 21, 1933 in Kauai, HI.  He worked for the United Stated Post Office.  Ernest will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

 Lois Mae Carmouche, age 100, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 19, 2010 at Cherry Hill Nursing Center in Kansas City, MO.  She was born August 2, 1910 in Stapleton, NE to Homer and Verna Anderson.  Lois will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have…

Virginia Mae Sigman   Virginia M. Sigman, 79, of Lee’s Summit, died at home on August 18, 2010.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m., on Wednesday, August 25, at Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior. Virginia was born October 10, 1930 to Amelia and Walter Borchers of Blackburn, MO.  She attended…

Rosa Angelica Duff, age 75, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 16, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  She was born on September 16, 1934 in Coamo, Puerto Rico.  Rosa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She will be deeply missed by her family and friends who loved her…

 Ruth Ann Burge, 55, of Raymore, MO passed away August 15, 2010 at Research Medical Center.  She was born November 28, 1954 in Lathrop, MO to Norman and Blanche Gabriel.  Ruth Ann will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.