Shirley Mason

September 22, 2009

Shirley Mae Mason, 81, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at The Groves, Rosewood Center. Shirley was a retired school teacher. She tutored, home schooled as well as taught in both private and public schools for over 37 years. She had a masters degree in helping the mentally disturbed and learning disabled children. She also was…

John Bottone

September 22, 2009

John A. Bottone, 79, Raytown, MO passed away September 22, 2009 at Cedar Valley Health Care in Raytown, MO.  Cremation.  Services will be planned at a later date.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Rex Reynolds

September 21, 2009

Rex H. Reynolds, 33, Kansas City, MO passed away September 21, 2009 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Joseph Byrne, Jr.

September 20, 2009

Joseph V. Byrne, Jr., 65, of Raytown, MO passed away September 20, 2009. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Funeral service will be Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with burial to follow at…

Dorothy Gibbs

September 19, 2009

Dorothy J. Gibbs, Kansas City, MO, passed September 19, 2009 of multiple organ failure. She was born on September 29, 1932 and at the age of 77 years leaving behind a host of family & friends. A visitation will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25, and memorial service following at 11 a.m., Heartland Cremation…

Marilyn Stotts

September 17, 2009

Marilyn Stotts, of Harrisonville, MO passed away September 16, 2009 at Golden Years in Harrisonville.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.  Marilyn will be missed by all who loved and knew her.

Sandra Wessel

September 16, 2009

Sandra Lee Wessel ( Riley) Age 67 of Clinton Mo. Passed away September 16th 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center KC Mo. Sandra was taken from us by an Aneurism and Stroke. Sandra was born Oct. 21st 1941 in Wichita Ks. Daughter of Jesse Mack Riley and Melissa Francis Riley ( Morris ). Sandra graduated…

Gary Lawrence

September 16, 2009

Gary Lee Lawrence Gary Lee Lawrence, 42, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away September 16, 2009. Gary is survived by his eight brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Mattie Lawrence and sister Rose. arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Billy “Butch” Turner

September 16, 2009

Billy “Butch” Turner, 58, of Independence, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Turner was born March 5, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, son Billy (Jackie), daughter, Amber Lynn Turner, Step-son, Joshua Pittman, step-daughter, Courtney Pittman, father, Robert Turner, brother Robert (Caroline)…

Courtney Croston

September 15, 2009

Courtney Maxine Croston, 87, Cameron, MO passed away September 15, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Clinton Lewis

September 14, 2009

Clinton R. Lewis, 59, Carrollton, TX passed away September 14, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Dallas, TX.  Cremation.  Services will be planned for a later date.  Clinton will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Claudean Lupear

September 13, 2009

Claudean Warren Lupear, 91, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away at home on September 13, 2009. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Crown Hill Cemetery, 270 West 34th Street, Indianapolis, IN. (enter through main gate off of 34th st., make 1st right turn, then another right at the first…

Donald Johnson

September 13, 2009

  Donald Eric Johnson of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2009. Born on March 19, 1929, to Vera and Eric Johnson of Kansas City, Don grew up in the area and attended KU at Lawrence, receiving his bachelor’s degree and then a master’s in Business Administration. He then joined the U.S.…

Gloria Morse

September 12, 2009

Gloria Jean Morse, 61, Liberty, MO passed away September 12, 2009 at home in Liberty.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Anita Bergman

September 12, 2009

Anita Marie Bergman, 40 of Shawnee Ks, passed away suddenly on Saturday September 12. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday September 19th at the St Luke’s Episcopal Church at 5325 Nieman, Shawnee Ks at 1100 with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Anita was starting her 10th year as…

Walter Bebout

September 11, 2009

Walter R. Bebout, 60, Kansas City, Missouri, died September 11, 2009 in a car accident. He was born May 15, 1949 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Walter recently retired as Director of Government Relations for the American Kennel Club. He was preceded in death by: mother, Mathilda Bebout; father, Meredith Bebout; and brother, Doug Bebout. He is…

Mary Clements

September 11, 2009

On July 4, 1927, God sent a firecracker into the world. Mary Francis Weaver Clements was born to Leo and Thelma (Eytchison) Weaver in Kansas City, MO. She grew to adulthood in Kansas City, KS, and attended schools in the area. She graduated from Wyandotte High School. By her choice of K-State, she turned her…

Florance Garrett

September 10, 2009

Florance Louise Berner Garrett, 89, a woman known for fun and the love of family, passed away on September 10, 2009.  She was born on July 23, 1920 at Brokaw Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois to Louis and Eleanor Berner who preceded her. Her brother, Louis Berner, Jr., and sister, Eleanor (George) Hunt, also preceded her. Florance…

Jody LaForte

September 10, 2009

Jody LaForte, 41, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009.  A graveside service will be held at Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor, Missouri, on Sunday Sept. 20th, 2009, at 2 PM.  Jody was born February 23, 1968 in Independence, Missouri.  Jody enjoyed roofing and recently started a business, K & J Roofing.  He also enjoyed…

Michael Darrah

September 9, 2009

Michael R. Darrah Michael Darrah, Lee‘s Summit, MO, passed away September 9, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday September 12th at Greater New Home Baptist Church 501 S. Arlington Ave. Independence, MO. A visitation will be held after the service at the church. Michael was born May 16,…