Leigh Kuntz, 66, Independence, MO, passed away June 2, 2008 at her home.  Leigh was born November 5, 1941 as Ethel Marie Potter.  She leaves behine her husband of 36 years Howard, two children; James A. Dean of El Paso, TX and Teresa A. Jones, and two grandchildren Michael C. Jones, and Kyle A. Jones…

 Helen Ann Brooks of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on June 1, 2008. Her family and friends have been very supportive throughout her extended illness.   A memorial gathering will be held 1-3PM on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133.   She is…

Marlene D. Wolford Marlene Wolford, 72, Lee‘s Summit, MO, passed away May 31, 2008. A memorial service will be held 5 PM Thursday June 26th at the Fillmore Chapel in Unity Village. Potluck reception following in the Community Center

Marlene Lahey, 74, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Harry Dean Downs, 80, of Mexico, MO passed away May 30, 2008 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home.  Harry was born on January 29, 1928 in Seattle, WA.  He is survived by many loving family members.

Gregory Isaiah Hall, 56, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away May 29, 2008 at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Gregory was born February 18, 1952 in Pittsburg, PA. Cremation.

Larry Haynes, 57, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

David L. Hudson, 64, Formerly of Clyde, OH passed away May 29, 2008. Cremation. Burial will be held in Clyde, OH at a later date. (arrangements by Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313- 1677)

Linda Sue Wemott     June 22, 1947 – May 29, 2008 Beloved mother, sister, daughter, wife and friend, Linda S. WeMott passed away peacefully at the Kansas City Hospice House. Rare was the love she gave. With independence and a passion for the beautiful things in life she lived. Born in Wyandotte County, Kan.,…

Marti McIntosh, 62, passed away May 28, 2008 at home in Cameron, MO.  Cremation.  No services have been planned at this time.

Una Irene Zimmerman, 91, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, Missouri.  Una was born September 7, 1916 in Danvers, Illinois to Elmer Walter Otto and Minnie Cynthia Wilson Otto.  On August 10, 1947 Una married Frederick Henry Zimmerman, who preceded her in death on February 23, 1988.  Una…

Donna M. Pierson, 64, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 27, 2008 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.

John S. Bruner 55, Leavenworth, Kan., died Tuesday (5/27/08). He was born May 4, 1953 in Waterloo, Iowa. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Bryan Hunt; son and daughter-in-law, Rod and Beth McKinzie; grandchildren, Savannah and Abigail Hunt; Zach Powell; uncle, Ed Holm. He is preceded…

Brian VanCleave, 42, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 25, 2008. Brian is survived by his wife Patricia of the home, his father Jack VanCleave, children; Johnathan, Sarah, and Matthew, siblings; June Clymore of Gladstone, Linda Walton of Oregon, Connie Smith of Raytown, Keith VanCleave of Illinois, and his twin Brother Bruce VanCleave of Kansas.…

Nickie Warren Burke, 68, Harrisonville, MO passed away May 24, 2008.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Dr. Robert “R. C.” Martin, 69, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away May 24, 2008 at home. Dr. Martin was born October 30, 1938. He is a graduate of University of Florida, where he received his B.A., M.A. and PhD. Dr. Martin recently retired from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where he served as…

KIRK R. DEADMON Kirk R. Deadmon, 47, Holden, MO passed away at his home. Visitation will be held 1-2 PM, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 PM, Weds at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO Kirk was born December…

Peter Jenkins, 71, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 23, 2008. Peter is survived by daughters Kim Hicks, Karen Davies, Kalli Jenkins, Kristal Jenkins, and four grandchildren, Jesse, Hayden, Kayla, and Jacob.    

Edward Hugh Gormley, 73, Abilene, KS passed away May 22, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

             Mary Patton, 74, Raytown, MO passed away may 22, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband Thomas R. Patton, and survived by a son Danny Shoaf, of Raytown, MO, and two daughters; Marsha Reese of Springville, AL, and Bobbi McCaslin of Independence, MO, Mary is…