David King David King, 62, of Liberty, Missouri, born in Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away February 17, 2009 at Liberty Hospital. Cremation with no services (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Iris L. Smith, 84, Independence, MO passed away February 17, 2009. Iris was born March 28, 1924 in Mankato, Kansas. She worked as a medical secretary for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Henry Smith. Survivors include: son, Dana Smith, Bemidji, MN; daughter and son in law, Dawn &…

Lowell Eugene Pierce, 82, Lawrence, KS passed away February 16, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS.  Cremation.  A military service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery on February 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM. 

Carol Ann Anderson, 51, Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 16, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held 10-11 AM, Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for William’s college fund. Carol was born…

Donald Wilford Guinnee, 92, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 15, 2009 at White Ridge Health Center.  A memorial service will be held at the Health Center on February 18, 2009 at 1:00 PM.  Donald will be missed by his loving family and many friends.

Helen L. Hale   Helen L. Hale, 82, Independence, MO went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2009.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 17 from 10 am to 11am at the Kansas City Baptist Temple, 5460 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Kansas City, MO.  Memorial services will immediately follow at the church…

      Peggy Faye Dobkins, 90, Raytown, MO, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, at John Knox Village.  Peggy is survived by her son, Mark E. Klein; her daughter, Marcia K. Price, and son-n-law, James B. Price, and grandchildren Kristina and James. (arr. Heartland Cremation 816-313-1677).

CSM(Ret), Delbert Warren Yocum, passed away at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s  Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, on February 9th, 2009, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Cuba, Illinois on September 18, 1923, to Archie M. and Mabel Fern Yocum.  He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty years, Helene (Weyer)…

Willis Hobert Bailes, Sr., 81 or Kansas City, MO went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday Feb 11, 2009 at Hosanna chapel, 3200 Donnelly, Kansas City, MO. Mr. Bailes was born July 7, 1927. He loved attending church and…

Curtis Lee Hodge, 92, of Moberly passed away Saturday February 7, 2009 at Moberly Regional Medical Center.  Graveside memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday February 12, 2009 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Moberly.  Curtis was born April 25, 1916 in Milan to the late William and Effie (Childers) Hodge.  He married Virginia Lee…

Michael "Mickey" L. Hinrichs, 63, Lake Lafayette, MO, passed away February 6, 2009. Memorial Services and a "bring a dish" celebration dinner will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Lake Lafayette Community Building, Lake Lafayette, MO Mr. Hinrichs was born September 28, 1945 in Kansas City, MO. He was…

Betty Ann Franklin, 77, Independence, MO passed away February 7, 2009. At Betty’s request, there will be no services. Betty was born December 20, 1931 in Kansas City, MO.  Survivors include, husband, Kenneth Franklin, sons, Samuel & Alan Franklin; daughter, Georgia Marker; 9 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)

  Robert D. Steiner, 52, Raytown, MO passed away February 7, 2009 following a long battle with cancer. A rosary service will be conducted from 6-6:30 PM, Tues, Feb 10, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Visitation will follow until 8 PM. Bob was born Oct 31, 1956…

O. Randall “Ran” Hayden III, 43, formally of Raytown, MO passed away February 6, 2009 in Arkansas. Visitation will be held 6-7:30 PM, Wednesday, Feb 11, 2008 at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 at Missouri Funeral Care. Ran was born…

Janet Marie Bakos, 44, of  Sacramento, CA passed away February 5, 2009 as a result of a car accident.  Janet was born on Jan. 20, 1965 in Chillicothe, MO to Everett and Sadie (Miller) Elliott.  Janet is survived by her loving husband.

  Joseph “Gene” E Sestak, age 74, of Columbia, Mo, passed away February 4th after a battle with Pancreatic cancer. Joe was born to Robert and Lillian (Petrik) Sestak on November 28, 1934 in Tabor, SD.  He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic grade school and graduated from Tabor High School.  Joe joined U.S. Army’s 10th division…

Laura Thurman, 89, Lawrence, KS passed away February 4, 2009.  The daughter of George and Evelyn Kubin, Laura was born November 26, 1919 in McPherson, KS.  Cremation.  Services will be planned for a later date. 

Sandra L. Hoskinson, 74, Kansas City, MO passed away February 3, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Vicki Sanderson, 68, Lake Waukomis, Mo., passed away Feb. 3, 2009, at the KC Hospice House. She leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Robert, sons, Robert and William, and grandchildren, Ashley and R.J. Private services at a later date.