Rhoda Marie Schepker died Saturday, May 16, at Capital Region Medical Center after a spirited and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 3, 1954 in Jefferson City, to Edward T. Schepker, Sr. and Mary E. Parris Schepker, who died earlier.   Rhoda graduated from Helias High School and Southwest Missouri State University. She…

Judith L. Hoeffel, 66, Leawood, KS passed away May 15, 2009. She was born in Appleton, WI on Nov. 10, 1942 to Harry and Elizabeth Hoeffel, who precede her in death. Judith earned her bachelors degree at the University of Wisconsin and operated her own business in promotional sales. She is survived by her life…

Stephen Dale Spears, 50, of Kansas City, MO was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by parents Mary & Melvin; and brothers Melvin and Michael. He is survived by sisters; Nora Politano of Boston, MA, Dorothy Brinegar of Austin, TX, Grace Spears of…

Daniel L. Reber, 53, Independence, MO died Friday, May 15, 2009 of Lou Gherigs Disease.  A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  A visitation will be held 6-7 PM, prior to the memorial service on Wednesday evening.  Daniel…

Leroy Jones, 64, Sugar Creek, MO passed away May 13, 2009. There will be a celebration of his life on Sat. May 23, 2009, at 1 PM at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3717, 11424 24 Highway, Sugar Creek, MO. Additional information may be obtained by calling 816-461-1755.

Norman F. Lafond, 77, Overland Park, KS; passed away 5/13/2009 at his residence. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, May 18, 2009 at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas. Mr. Lafond was born 2/3/1932 in Fall River, MA. The Lafond’s were long time residents of Pekin, Illinois before moving to Overland Park, KS…

Carl Bennett, 78, Raytown, Mo., born October 29, 1930, and passed away May 8, 2009. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Gospel Fellowship, 13011 Grandview Road, Grandview, Mo. Carl graduated from East High School in 1949. He served in the Navy and was a Korean War veteran. He retired…

Madeline E. Lewis, 84, Clarksdale, MO passed away May 8, 2009. Cremation. Services have not been planned at this time.

Mona Lynn Nelson Vogel, 60, of Warsaw, Mo., died Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Missouri. Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, May 9, at St. John’s Lutheran church in Elkton, Minn. (east of Austin exit 189) She was born Aug. 18, 1948, in Mankato. She graduated from New Ulm High School in 1966. She married Don…

Jerry “Bud” M. Lee, 75 of Orrick, MO, passed away May 7, 2009 at Ray County Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16, at South Point Cemetery in Orrick, MO. Bud was born Dec. 17, 1933. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of the Laborers…

Della-Jane Fischer, 59, Kansas City, Mo., passed away May 5, 2009. She is survived by her husband George Medina and mother Merriam (Siegel) Fischer. Memorial gathering Saturday, May 9, 2- 4 p.m. at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo.

Mary Jane Pratt, 56, of Columbia passed away May 5, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10 am Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Olivet Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Mary was born to the late Lois and Art Vogt on June 11,…

Ray Gale Reck, 66, Raytown, MO passed away May 4, 2009 in Raytown. Ray was born October 14, 1942 in Pontica, Michigan. Cremation. Private family services are being planned fpr at later date.

Beth Paula Finn (May 26, 1942-May 3rd, 2009) Beth Paula Finn passed away on May 3rd, 2009 surrounded by her family in her Kansas City home.  She died of breast cancer after a long struggle. She loved life and even though she suffered during her final years, she still found pleasure, joy and meaning every day…

Matt Fetters, 62, of Centralia entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2009 with his loving wife by his side. An open house will be held at the Fetters residence, 9700 N. Rt. Z, Centralia, MO 65240 on May 16th from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. Matt is survived by his wife Trish Fetters of the…

Lidia Grilliot of Roeland Park, KS died peacefully and gracefully Friday, May 1, 2009 at home surrounded by her family.  A memorial mass will be held 10 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1001 E. 52nd St, Kansas City, Missouri  64110.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to…

Helen Katherine Morris, 96, of Columbia passed away April 30, 2009. Private family services will be held at a later date. Helen was born April 26, 1913 in Madison County, Ohio to John and Sally (Henry) Rothwell. Helen is survived by one son, Russell Morris of Maryland; and one daughter, Betty Tice of Columbia; three…

Willis Kenneth Aigner, 85, of Columbia passed away April 30, 2009. Private family services will be held at a later date. Willis was born on July 26, 1923 to William and Ethel (Loff) Aigner in Wolverton, Minnesota. Willis is survived by his wife, Janet; three sons, Michael, Patrick, and Thomas; as well as two brothers,…