Chances are, you know a funny story about Matthew, known as Matt to most, and you can’t help but crack a smile. Whether he was telling a joke, pulling a prank on someone – favorite targets in his youth being his younger brother and sister – or just interjecting one of his clever, witty comments,…

Soon Ok Ebert, 62, Kansas City, MO, passed away March 25, 2009 at her home. Private services will be held. Cremation.

      Charles Wesley McKee   Rev. Charles McKee, 82, Kansas City, MO, passed away March 25, 2009. A visitation will be held from 10 – 11 AM Saturday March 28th with services following at 11AM at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO, Charles was a faithful servant of…

Barbara Anne Cullen, of Columbia passed away, March 22, 2009 at The Arbors.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Barbara was born January 28, 1934 in Kansas City to Murrell and Ethel Breshears.  Barbara is…

Ralph Winford Harris Sr., of Holts summit, Missouri, passed away March 21, 2009 at Kindred Hospital Kansas City, MO. Cremation no services

Lucille Frances Fibranz, 84, Kansas City, MO passed away March 18, 2009 at Blue River Rehabilitation Center in KCMO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Richard Arland Bise, 59, of Columbia passed away March 17, 2009 at his home.  No services have been scheduled at this time.  Richard was born on Sept. 2, 1949 in Mexico, MO.  He is survived by his two stepsons, Daniel and Ben Church both of Columbia. 

Bill Boedecker, 57, Grandview, MO, passed away March 17, 2009 at the Kansas City, V.A. Hospital. Bill was born in Anamosa, Iowa in 1951, and lived most of his life in Cedar Rapids, IA. The last 10 years he made Grandview his home. He was an Army veteran, and a member of Evangel Temple. Bill…

John William VanDusen, 38, of Kirksville, MO passed away March 17, 2009.  John was born on Jan. 19, 1971 in Denver, CO to Gerald and Elizabeth (Brouhard) VanDusen.  John is survived by many loving friends and family members. 

Bonnie L. Carlo, 64, Raytown, MO died March 13, 2009 at Lakewood Truman Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born April 6, 1944 in Van Buren County, IA to Wesley M. and Jesse Farley Lunsford. She married Roger E. Carlo on November 3, 1961 in Wapello County, IA. Bonnie was a resident of…

Yvette Jeanne Mey Yvette Jeanne Mey, 77, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 15, 2009. Yvette is survived by sons Mitchell and Frank Mey, sisters Denise Nissen and Arlette Bousilerd. (arr. Heartland Cremation 816-313-1677)  

Molly Jessup-Austin, 66, of Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009. Memorial Services will be Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m., at All Soul’s Unitarian Church, 4501 Walnut, Kansas City, MO. 64111, 816-531- 2131. Molly was born February 10, 1943, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City. She attended Blue Ridge Elementary School and graduated…

Richard Dwight Cain, age 63, passed away on March 14, 2009 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his two sons Rick and Brett Cain. An open house celebration of his life will be held at the residence of his dearest friend Dwight Wilson, 13704 EAST 39th St., Independence MO, Tel:…

Elena V. Brouhard, 47, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 13, 2009.  She was born December 13, 1961 to Vladamir and Lyubov Rogozhkin in Ekaterinburg, Russian Republic.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  Cremation.  Services to be determined.

Patricia Drew Nichols Lofties   Patricia Drew Nichols Lofties, age 78, Mother, MaMa, and Nana passed away on March 10, 2009 following a courageous battle with COPD and emphysema in Lees Summit, MO.    She was born July 28, 1930, in Southampton, Long Island, New York, to the late Lansing Fredric Nichols and Charlotte Drew. …

Eric Allan McAlpin, 28, of Columbia died Monday, March 9 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 13 at Paquin Towers.  Eric was born August 6, 1980 in Nashville, TN to Robert and Diane (Brown) McAlpin.  He attended Douglas and Rock Bridge High Schools and was someone who…

John L. Lundgren, 91 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 8, 2009, at St. Luke’s East hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Cremation.  The family suggests contributions to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.   Mr. Lundgren was born February 12, 1918 in Bemidji, MN.  He was married to Maizie Smith Lundgren…

Jeremy Dean Nichols, 30, of Columbia died, Sunday, March 8 at University Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and a visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at Oakland Christian Church with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m.  The Rev. Gregory P. Robinson and Pastor Rod Davis will officiate.  Jeremy was born…

"CHICKEN CHARLIE" Charlie Morris, 80, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away March 6, 2009. Chicken Charlie, as his friends and family knew him, was born May 3, 1928, to Charlie and Cora (Vest) Morris. He retired from Bell Farms in Lee’s Summit after 20 plus years. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Darlene…

Clyde "Chappie" Chapman, 60, Palm Coast, FL, passed away March 6, 2009 at Riverside Nursing Center.  A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday March 11, 2009 at Lansing First Baptist Church, 306 4-H Road, Lansing, KS, 66043. A visitation will be held at 1 PM, prior to the service, at the…