William Eugene Nichols, 51, Kansas City, KS passed away May 25, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He was born December 22, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to William H. and Shirley A. Nichols.  A graveside service will take place Friday, May 28, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery…

Grahame Robinson Lake, 32 of Columbia died May 23, 2010 at his home.  Cremation has taken place and private services will be held. Grahame is survived by his mother Denise Brady and her husband John, his father Sonny Lake and sister Jessie Lake all of Columbia, sister Julie Pleiss and brother Tom Lake both of Massachusetts,…

Jake Richman,32, passed away on May 22nd, 2010 at home in Raymore, Missouri following a year and 3 month battle with cancer. A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Raymore.  Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Church.  Burial in Altona…

Harry L. Close, 83, Raytown, MO passed away May 21, 2010 at Cedar Valley Health Center in Raytown.  He was born July 25, 1926 in Kansas City, KS to Harry and Gladys Close.  Harry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…

 Brenda J. Winslow, 62, Kansas City, MO passed away May 20, 2010.  She was born June 8, 1947 to Jack and Elsie Winslow.  She graduated from Wyandotte High School.  She loved life, her animals, and people.  She was blessed with many life-long friends. Brenda leaves behind a sister, Jan King; a daughter, Shawn Poindexter; a…

Harry Lee Morton, 65, Baldwin City, KS passed away May 19, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  He was born June 7, 1945 in Ottawa, KS to Forrest and Dorothy Morton.  Harry was a US veteran, serving in the Army.  A military burial will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth,…

Kenneth Patrick McDonald was born December 16, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas.  Ken overcame early challenges in life, learning to be independent and self-sufficient which led to his enlistment in the United States Air Force, where he served for four years. Ken’s natural abilities communicating and interacting with people led to a successful career as a…

Alice Kohrs, 79, Raytown, MO passed away May 19, 2010 at Cedar Valley Nursing Home. A mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Monday, May 24, at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 3-5 PM Sunday May 23, at Heartland Cremation and…

 Kathy L. Overcash-Pearl, 60, Kansas City, MO passed away May 18, 2010 at home.  She was born March 9, 1950 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Geraldine Ham.  Kathy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

 Michael E. Whitenton, 59, Kansas City, MO passed away May 18, 2010 at N. Kansas City Hospital.  He was born January 20, 2010 to Robert Edward and Virginia Whitenton in Orlando, FL.  Michael will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Burial will be at Arlington Memorial Park…

Joshua Daniel Shonio, infant son of Joshua and Dona Shonio, passed away May 18, 2010 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  He was preceded in death by a big brother and three sisters.  Survivors include his mother and father, and his extended family.  Memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Home Inc., 1177…

 Madeline J. Utinske, 86, Shawnee Mission, KS passed away May 17, 2010 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.  She was born November 3, 1923 in St. Joseph, MO to James and Ethyl Holt.  Cremation will take place.   Services have not been planned at this time.

Leo J. Erickson Leo Erickson, 95, Raytown, MO, passed away May 16, 2010. A memorial service will be held 2pm Thursday May 20th at Raytown Christian Church, Raytown.Following the service the family will greet friends. He was born June 22, 1915 in Minneapolis, MN. Survivors include; daughters, Jacalyn Craig of Columbia, MO. and Joan Dechant…

 Jay R. Drummond 65, of the greater Kansas City area. Jay lost his battle to cancer on May 15, 2010.  Born in Oakland, CA, he grew up in the Kansas City area.  Jay also resided in Detroit, MN, NYC, and Atlanta. He graduated from Raytown High School.  He was preceded in death by his parents J.W. (Bill) and Doris…

Dayle Faris Durkin, 91, of Lawrence, KS, passed away Sat. May 15, 2010.  She was born Sept. 21, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York to Earl B. and Adeleine Faris.  Dayle graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in 1940 with a B.A. in communications.  After graduation she entered the U.S. Navy (WAVE) where she…

Charles Leroy Wright, 52, of Columbia died in Belleville, IL on May 14, 2010.  Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.  Charles is survived by his children; Tanisha Coats, Billy Coats and Charles Coats; his siblings; Michael Wright, Raydell Wright, Elaine Moyer, Lisa Torufa…

 Jane H. Boschert, 81, Palm Harbor, FL passed away May 14, 2010 in Independence, MO.  She was born September 8, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to Ernie and Elsie Wishman.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Jerry E. Landry, 79, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at Village Care Center.  He was born March 8, 1931 in New Orleans, LA to Ernest and Bridget Landry.  Jerry was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Burial will take…

Georgie O. Phillips "Mammam" Duncan was born February 2, 1930 to Willard G. "Red" Phillips and Ruth Winnefred Simmons Phillips in Olathe, KS. She died at her home in Gladstone, MO, on Friday, May 14, 2010. Georgie grew up in Olathe, but her family moved to California on December 7, 1941. She married Lewis Donald…