Lawrence J. (Lee) LeFever, 81, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at his home of natural causes. Lee was born November 27, 1927, in upstate New York to Lawrence J. LeFevre and Clara (LaChance) LeFevre and grew up in the New York area. During World War II, Lee served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and sailed…

Douglas D. Barnes, 60, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away August 11, 2009, at KU Medical Center, from lung cancer. Doug was born October 3, 1948 in Rochester, NY. He and his wife owned Patina Inc., a decorative painting company, until his retirement. He served in Vietnam in the USMC. He enjoyed spending his time…

Thomas A. Carlson, 50, passed away August 10, 2009.  Thomas was born on August 28, 1948 to Ralph and Virginia (Keberlein) Carlson.  He is survived by many loving friends and family members.

Glodene Kappelman, 97, died Aug. 9, 2009. She was born in Cross Timbers, MO, the daughter of Elbert & Lucretia Huffman. She lived in Waverly, MO, after her marriage to Ben D. Kappelman in 1932. Both retired in 1982 and moved to Kansas City, MO. Glodene was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in…

Joseph M. Bonomo, 78, Raymore MO, formerly of historic Northeast Kansas City, MO. Our beloved father went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2009. Joe was a born again Catholic. He was a veteran of the Korean war. A journeyman pressman of Graphics Communications Local Union number 16C for over 35 years, 24…

John Hughes, who captured the zeitgeist of 1980s teen life as writer-director of "The Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles" and produced and scripted family hits such as "Home Alone," died Thursday of a heart attack in Manhattan while taking a walk. He was 59. After an impressive string of hits — "Home Alone" is one…

Verda Marie Aurig, 88, of Pilot Grove, MO entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2009 at Pilot Grove Community Church with the Rev. Wayne Colflesh officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at…

Joe Seth Gunter, 84, of Kansas died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at his home in Leawood, Kan.  A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at St. Michael and All Angels Church. Interment will be at Columbia Cemetery.  Born June 15, 1925, in Dallas, he attended Sunset High School, Southern Methodist University and…

Patricia Ann Gottardi of Overland Park, Kansas, was born November 8, 1945 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Peter A. and Elizabeth A. Gottardi and went to be with God on August 6, 2009 after a brief illness. Pat graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, taught for many years in the Binghamton, NY schools, and moved…

Gertrude Paul, 94, Independence, MO passed away August 5, 2009.  She was born January 1, 1915 in Independence, MO to THeodore and Pearl Lippert.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Eve Killeen, 98, Overland Park, KS, passed away August 1, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 AM on Thursday August 6, 2009 at Church of the Ascension 9510 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213. A visitation will be held one hour prior to…

Robert Leroy Speakes, 64, of Williamsburg, passed away August 1, 2009.  Robert was born on May 1, 1945 in Valley Park, MO to Elmer and Dorothy (Jeffries) Speakes.  He is survived by his loving wife, Amy, and many other relatives and friends. 

Loren Julius See, 80, Olathe, Kan., passed away Wednesday July 29, 2009, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Terrace Lake United Methodist Church, 4500 Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be held 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral at the church. Interment…

Sherri L. LeGrand, 42, McClouth, KS passed July 28, 2009 at her home. Memorial services will be held at Haven Baptist Church, 3430 Hutton, Kansas City, KS, 66109. Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Baptist Church. Sherrie was born July 25, 1967 in Bethany, MO. She was a loving parent and wife. Sherrie was…

Leslie Wilson Wrinkle, 62, of Columbia passed from this life Monday, July 27, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Leslie was born August 2, 1946 to the late L.R. and Nita (Pugh) Wrinkle. He grew up in Columbia and graduated…

Marcella Marcy Warnock, 59, of Kansas City, MO., passed away July 27, 2009. A visitation will be held 130 – 230 pm with a memorial service following at 2:30 pm. Saturday August 1st at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Marcy was born January 31, 1950 in Mapleton, Iowa to…

Gary Lee Rosentrater, 67, of Greeley, CO died unexpectedly, Monday, July 27, 2009, while on a trip to Kansas City, MO with his wife, Donna. He was born on April 27, 1942 in Greeley, CO to Gus and Helen (Smith) Rosentrater. Gary contracted polio when only a boy that left him with different size feet and a…

Paul William Gray, of Rayville, MO passed away July 26, 2009 at home.  He was born April 9, 1931 and was a veteran of the US Air Force.  Cremation will take place.  A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  Paul is survived by his loving wife, Louise Wood; four children,…

Larry Gene Rogers 54, of Richmond, MO, Formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away July 25, 2009 at home, with his family and friends by his side. He was born May 31, 1955, to Carl & Margaret Jean Grugin Rogers. Larry attended Hardin-Central School. He is survived by his son Larry Steven Rogers, known to…

Deborah Lynn Hall Deborah Hall, 59, Lees Summit, passed away July 25, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held from 12 pm to dusk at Longview Lake Shelter number 13, Lees Summit, MO. Deborah is survived by her daughter Shannon Hall, granddaughter Taryn Hall and 3 sisters.