­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Elsie May Proulx (Palensky), 79, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 22, 2010 at Valley View Assisted Living at John Knox Village.  Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at John Knox Village Chapel, 400 NW Murray, Lee’s Summit, MO.  Graveside services will be held at a later date in Clarks, Nebraska. …

Verne John DeBonis, 63, Lansing, KS passed away January 22, 2010 at home.  He was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the 137th Infantry and 101st Airborne.  He earned the National Defense Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, Parachute Badge, and Army Commendation Medal.  Verne loved the USA.  A memorial service will be held…

Joan E. Oberholtz, 64, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 22, 2010, at home. Survivors include her three brothers and one sister. At Joan’s request, cremation will take place with no services

Georgia Carol Murphy, 62, Independence, MO passed away January 21, 2010.  She leaves her two children Jason and Laura.  Also surviving are her grandchildren, Heather, Patrick, Terra, Codi, Wayne, and Deanna; 4 nieces and 4 nephews; and countless friends.

 M. Gregory Hansen, 77, Raytown, MO passed away January 20, 2010.  Memorial services will be held at 4PM, Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Raytown Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.  Greg was born April 23, 1932 in St. Joseph, MO.  He graduated from William Jewell College…

Gloria Jean (Hulse) Mays, age 58, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Research Medical Center of Kansas City after battling cancer.  Jeanie, as she was known, was born December 4, 1951 in Independence, MO to James Robert Hulse and Margaret Roberta (Crabtree) Hulse.  Her parents divorced when she was very young, and her father married…

Timothy Spinner, 57, Independence, Mo., passed away January 19, 2010. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, January 22, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Mo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence L. Cathey, and father, George W. Spinner. Survivors include his daughter Sarah Spinner; sisters Sharolyn Mineo (Gary), Glenda Becknal,…

Correen H. Jernigan, 91, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 19, 2010 at North Kansas City  Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  Correen was born August 15, 1918 in Humboldt, TN to Fred and Mary Forsythe.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Kathryn Marie Rodgers Kathryn Rodgers, 48, Independence, MO., passed away January 18th, 2010. A visitation will be held 6:30 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 19th and a memorial service, 11AM Wednesday January 20th at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, MO. Kathryn was preceded in death by her father Albert…

George Allen Saunders, 93, Lenexa, KS passed away January 18, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  George was born July 13, 1916 in Manilla, IA to Austin and Katherine (Soule) Saunders.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Katherine Mary Turner, 61, Excelsior Springs, MO passed away January 18, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Katherine was born May 23, 1948 in Pasedena, CA to Frank and Audrey Cote.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at…

Betty Barnes, 64, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 17, 2010. Cremation. No services are planned.

Mary Elizabeth Smith, 78 Leawood, KS passed away January 16, 2010 at her home.  Liz requested cremation with a memorial service to he held at a later date at her home church, Grace Episcopal Church, Chillicothe, MO.  Mrs. Smith was born August 29, 1931 in Chillicothe, MO.  Liz graduated from Chillicothe High School and attended…

Katherine Louise Nelson, 78, of Columbia passed away January 16, 2010.  Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 23 at Red Top Christian Church in Hallsville.  Katherine was born November 1, 1931 in Boone County to the late Forest and Dorothy (Rumbaugh) Davenport.  She retired as an MICU…

Marion Benjamin Nannen, 74, of Hallsville passed away January 16, 2010 at Boone Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date in Illinois.  Marion is survived by his siblings, Gerald Nannen, Laurie Laforce, Rose Mary Larkins and Carl Nannen as well as his niece Carla Wright. 

Daniel J. Knupp, 58, Independence, MO passed away January 16, 2010 at home.  He was born September 8, 1951 in Kansas City, MO.  Daniel will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services will not be planned until a later date.

Terry W. Swafford Sr., 57, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 15, 2010 at Research Medical Center surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held at 2:00 PM and a Memorial Services following at 3:00 PM,  Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Community of Christ  Church 12600 Byars Rd., Grandview, MO.  There will be a pot luck reception following…

Carolyn Sue Bray, 67, Grandview, MO passed away January 14, 2010 at home.  She was born February 5, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Henry and Betty Wolf.  Carolyn will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Fred LeRoy Conklin, 85, St. Joseph, MO passed away January 13, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Maryville, MO.  He was born May 16, 1924 in Provo, UT to Thomas and Lydia Conklin.  Fred will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Todd Ash, 42, Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2010.  Memorial services will be held 2 PM, Friday, January 22, 2010 at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.  Todd was born June 27, 1967 in Kansas City, MO.  He was a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served in Kuwait.  Todd was preceded in death by;…