Sheera (Libby) Clark-Kneibler, 52, Lane, KS passed away June 2, 2010 .  She was born February 2, 1958 in Baltimore, MD. Libby was preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Holmes Kneibler and her father, Arthur Kneibler.  Survivors include her children, Erica and Justin Shad, Kara and Ben Wilkoff, Flora Miller, Jordan Miller; sister, Olivia…

 Helen Tietjens Owen, 90, rural Carrollton, MO passed away June 2, 2010.  Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Norborne, MO. Helen Margaret Tietjens was born November 2, 1919 in Sugar Tree Township, Carroll County, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, Effie…

Eddie Butts, 70, Lone Jack, MO, passed away May 31, 2010. A memorial service will be held 3 PM Saturday June 5, 2010 at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. A visitation will be held at the funeral home, prior to the service, from 2-3 PM on Saturday. Elmer was preceded in…

Eddie Frazell, Sr., 78, Kansas City, KS passed away May 31, 2010 at his home in Kansas City.  He was born September 12, 1931 in Caruthersville, MO to William and Ruth Frazell.  Eddie is survived by his wife, Wilma; his five sons; three sisters; and several grandchildren.  Eddie will be greatly missed by his loving…

Juan Carlos Garcia, age 16, of Kansas City, MO passed away on May 31, 2010.  He was born on November 1, 1993 to Carlos and Marisela (De Laluz) Garcia in Mexico City, Mexico.  Juan will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  A visitation will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society,…

 Frances Dee Lamb, 73, of Warsaw, MO passed away May 31, 2010 at The University Hospital in Columbia, MO.  She was born in Osage County, MO on June 24, 1936 to Frank and Edith Day.  Services have not been planned at this time.

 Patricia L. Firuccia, 75, of Raytown, MO passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010.  Patricia was born August 21, 1934 in Benton County, MO.  A private family gathering is planned for a future date. 

Wanda (Sue) Muzquiz, 76, passed away May 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, her husband, Manuel J. Muzquiz, and great-grandson, Ethan.  She leaves behind her children, Jamie (Steve) McCray, Gary Muzquiz, and Dorie (El Mostafa) Iraoui; grandchildren, Josh and Dawn, Manny, Perry and Kenny, and Carly; great grandchildren, Liam,…

Kenneth "Jack" Stephens, at the age of 70, passed away May 28, 2010 at his home.  He was born in Gravios Mills, Missouri on June 4, 1939.  He was the son of the late Roy and Helen Stephens.  Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, June 27, 1958, Flo (Moore) Stephens, a son…

Lawrence Vance Nowland, of Kansas City, KS passed away May 28, 2010 at KC Presbyterian Manor in KCKS.  He was born May 24, 1941.  Lawrence will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

 Richard D. Neargarder, 52, Paola, KS passed away May 27, 2010 in Paola, KS.  He was born July 20, 1957 to Thomas and Phyllis (Lenzen) Neargarder in Waukegan, IL.  Richard is survived by his wife, Michelle Neargarder; his sisters, Minnie Monian and Kathy Mathiesen; his brohter, Donald Neargarder; his two daughters, Anna and Catherine Neargarder;…

Beverly A. McElveney of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 76 years of age.  Bev was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Ringwood of Rochester, NY.  She is survived by her husband, Bill, of 56 years; her son Tom and his wife Kristi McElveney along with their…

 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…