Ross M. Clemensen, 91, of Independence, MO passed away Feb 12,  2011 at home.  Mr. Clemensen was born Nov 2, 1919 in Nevada, MO to Peter & Naomi Clemensen.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ruth (Ralston) and daughter, Judy Hegland.  Survivors inlcude a son, Mike (Betty) Clemensen, 4 grandchildren,…

Pramila Katti, 72, Raymore, MO passed away February 10, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  She was born November 8, 1938 in Pune, India.  Pramila will be greatly missed by her loving famiy and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

James Richard Widner, 56, of Linn passed away February 9, 2011 at his home after loosing a brave battle with cancer.  He was born on August 16, 1954 in Moberly, MO. He lived in Jacksonville, MO and graduated high school in Cairo, MO.  He was a veteran, having served 15 years in the Air Force.…

Harold L. Mosby, 82, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away February 9, 2011. Harold is survived by his wife, Darleen, daughter Debbie Compton, sons Dennis and David Mosby, granddaughters, Christie Johnson, Kathryn and Mary Mosby, great grand children: Kylie, Jamie, Trinity & Tristin. He retired from Armco Steel after 30 years and retired from Kansas City…

James Buford, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away February 8, 2011 at his hime.  James was born October 8, 1923 in Ellington, MO to Otto and Lenore Buford.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Jessie L. Buesing, 76, Raytown, MO, passed away February 7, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. No Services are planned at this time.

Nora “Kelly” Buchmann, 64, of Lenexa, KS passed away Feb 6 at Shawnee Mission Med Ctr from a sudden illness. A private family service is planned.  Mrs. Buchmann was born Feb 1, 1947 in Des Moines, IA.  She is survived by her husband, Paul, son, Joel; 3 sisters; Ann, Gwen & Peg and many nieces…

SHIRLEY LYNN WALTON Shirley Lynn Walton, 77, of Belton, Missouri, passed away February 5, 2011. Shirley is survived by her children; Dana Hatch, Stacey Walton and Christopher Walton, 5 siblings and 5 great grandchildren. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Thomas A. Berberich, 57, Topeka, KS passed away February 5, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Topkeka.  Tom was born September 2, 1953 in Topeka, KS to Thomas Casper and Dorothy June Berberich.  Burial will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS at a later date.

James G. Dougherty, 66, Grandview, MO passed away February 5, 2011 at Carondelet Manor in Kansas City, MO.  James was born July 2, 1944 in Westmoreland, KS to Gerald and Coletta Dougherty.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City,…

Carolyn Sue Robinson, 50, of Columbia, died Thursday, February 4, 2011 at University Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Columbia Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Sullivan officiating. Carolyn is survived by her son Brant Robinson, her mother Roberta Bruce, a brother Fred Otto, a sister Sherry Payne as well…

Timothy E. Allen, 33, St. Joseph, MO passed away February 4, 2011 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.  He was born December 20, 1977 in Des Moines, IA to James and Denise Allen.  Tim will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Gary Curtis Gabbard, 67, of Independence, MO, died February 3, 2001. Memorial service will be at Fairmount United Methodist Church, 2119 Holke Road, Independence, MO, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 9. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City.

Thomas “Tom” Hagan, 89, Gladstone, MO, passed away February 3, 2011. Visitation will be held 6-7 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2011, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1441 NE Englewood Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. at the church. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to…

Gary Maulfair, 61, Kansas City, MO passed away February 3, 2011 at his home.  Gary was born August 1, 1949 in Hershey, PA to Walter and Myrtle (Ellinger) Maulfair.  He graduated from Palmyra High School in Palmyra, PA, and then later graduated from Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, MO.  Gary was a member of Sigma…

Benjamin H. Lane, III, of Liberty, MO, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011.  Ben was born on April 28, 1960 on Hamilton Air Force Base in Novato, CA.  As a teenager he lived at the American Legion Children’s Home in Ponca City, OK and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1978.  He received a B.S.…

Carol Jean Pastoret, 80, of Columbia, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Boone Hospital Center following a brief illness.  Carol was born December 24, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James of the home, three daughters, Pamela Pastoret of Portland, OR, Polly Musacchia of Fargo, ND and Susan…

Elsia L. Farnsworth, 97, longtime and first special education teacher in the Odessa R-7 Schools, died January 31, 2011, at her home in Odessa. She was born August 17, 1913, the daughter of Herbert Harvey and Julia Pfost Baker. She was raised in the Lucas Community south of Urich and graduated from Urich High School.…

Zula Pruett, 98, Kansas City, KS passed away January 31, 2011.  She was born April 28, 1912 in West Plaines, MO to Bob and Elizabeth Henderson.  Zula will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Virgil “Bud” L. Wiltfong, 87, Cameron, MO passed away January 30, 2011 at Missouri Veterans Home, Cameron, MO. Graveside services will be held 11:00AM, Friday, February 4, 2011 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Bud was born to Alec & Jewel Wiltfong on June 13, 1923 in Oxnard, CA. Bud was a truck driver most…