Gerard Joseph Siska, 53, passed away August 16, 2008 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.  Gerard was born on Jan. 29, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Stephen and Irene (Vargo) Siska. 

Precious Baby Grado Precious Baby Grado, passed away August 15, 2008 at St Luke‘s Hospital Precious is survived by her mother Karen Conaway, father Chad Grado and sister KayCee. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Orville Charges Burgeson Jr., age 35 of Paris, died on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in rural Centralia. Junior was born Nov. 19, 1972 in Lincoln, Neb., the son of Orville Burgeson and Saundra Erovick. Mr. Burgeson graduated from Paris High School…

Barbara Philyaw (Nana), 85, passed away Aug. 14, 2008 at White Ridge Health Care after a long and wonderful life. Survived by ex-husband Bill Sr., son Bill Jr., daughter Lynn, granddaughter Shayla. Cremation. Memorial Celebration to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Foundation for Hope c/o Hope Care Center, 115…

Donald Simpson Portwood, 67, North Kansas City, MO passed away August 13, 2008.  Memorial services will be held 2 PM, Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Friends may call 1-2 PM, Sunday at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may…

John H. Peters, 73, of Kansas City, MO died on August 12, 2008 at the Indian Meadows Nursing Home in Overland Park, KS.  He is preceded in death by his parents, George F. & Mary Catherine Peters and two sisters, Johanna "Dolly" Growney and Mary Henderson.  John is survived by his brother, George Peters of…

Susan C. Nelson, 53, Kansas City, Mo., passed away August 11, 2008. A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, with a memorial service following at noon, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo.

Betty L. White, 76, Topeka, KS passed away August 10, 2008 at Providence Living Center in Topeka.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.

Cynthia Dolores Brown, 55, made her transition on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at home, succumbing to cancer after a 19-month illness.  She is survived by Jill A. Mackey, 52, of Columbia, her partner of 17 years; her mother, Dolores G. Rowlan, 74; her father William K. Brown, 77; her brother, Michael K. Brown, 51; and…

William "Billy" Clark, 38, passed away August 9, 2008, in his wife’s arms, at his home in Topeka, KS.  Billy was born July 13, 1970 to William T. Clark Sr. and Shirley A. (Adams) Clark in Cedar Rapids, IA.  He leaves behind his wife of nearly 14 years, Debbie, and many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and…

John Edward Byrd III, 58, Paola, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.  He was a cook at Whistle Stop Café in Osawatomie.  He is survived by his sister, Frances Anderson of Paola.  A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Friendship Faith Ministries,…

Myrna J. Warren, 53, Edwardsville, KS passed away August 8, 2008 at Golden Living Center in Edwardsville.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Sandra L. Howard (Sandy), 60 of Independence, MO, passed away at her home on August 7, 2008. Sandy was born to Richard Stephenson and Beverly Loetterle on July 29,1948. She was an avid nature lover and especially enjoyed birdwatching, fishing and gardening. She had a lifelong passion for cooking, owning and operating Harbor Lights Catering…

Ann Haines, 66, Kansas City, MO passed away Aug. 7, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation, and no services are planned at this time. Ann was the original “Fearless Female” and will be missed by all that knew her.  

Alice Faith Bent Alice passed away on August 6, 2008 at Research Hospital. Her legacy is her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many dear friends and family. Her gift to the world was unconditional love. She was mother to many, friend to all. She is deeply loved and remembered fondly.

Michael L. Fowler, 71, Kansas City, MO passed away August 6, 2008. Military graveside services will be held 2:30 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Michael was born July 26, 1937 in Queens NY. He was a devoted Father, Grandfather and humanitarian. Michael was very fluent in politics, history, religion…

Vina Mae Adams, 78, of Kansas City Missouri passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2008.

David Phillips, 49, passed away Aug. 5, 2008. A memorial service will be Aug. 21st at 11:30 am at Elm’s House, 2312 E. 6th St., KCMO. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Plaza Manor for all the loving care they provided.

William Donald Reed, age 74, of Jefferson City died Wednesday August 6, 2008 at his home.  He was born September 30, 1933, a son of Dr. Byron Smith Reed and Mildred Turner Reed.  He was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended University of Missouri in Columbia.  He was married February 9, 1957 to…

Robert Eugene Boyd Hammond died August 5, 2008 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO.  Robert was born on Jan. 25, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Bill and Delaina (Owens) Hammond.