Laura Barr, 95, of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away peacefully on Feb. 15. Laura was born March 9, 1912 in New York, NY to parents of Russian decent. She moved to Hutchinson at the age of 10 when she was adopted by Joe and Rosa Weinlood and remained a lifelong resident. Laura began painting in the…

Richard H. Bjorgo, 76, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away February 14, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or Kansas City Hospice. Richard was born December 6, 1931, in Kansas City, Mo. He retired from Allied Signal Corp., where he worked as a Sr. Analyst. Richard was…

Ethel Leona Hause, 92, Kansas City, Mo., passed away February 14, 2008. Ethel is survived by her son Thomas LeBar, Parkville, and daughters Laurene Way, Shawnee, Kan., and Joan Larson, South Lyon, Mich.

James Harold DeMore Jr, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the Riverside Nursing Home on Thursday, February 14, 2008.

Kenneth “Kenny” Goldsberry, son of Albert and Ila Stamper Goldsberry, was born December 18, 1950, in Linn Creek, Missouri.  He went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, in the care of Saint Mary’s Health Systems, in Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of 57 years, 1 month, and 26 days.  …

Ambrose L. "Lee" Feldhake, 74, of Raytown, Mo., died February 13, 2008 at Research Hospital. Lee is survived by his wife Barbara, son David, sister Patty Martin and was preceded in death by his sister Rosemary Hauk. He grew up in Effingham, Illinois and graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City with a bachelor’s…

Shirley Ann Hill, 73, of Blue Springs, Missouri died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Bud Stewart, 82, Buckner, Mo., passed away in his wife’s arms on February 12, 2008. Bud was born January 4, 1926, in Osceola, Mo., to Jessie and Sylvia (Rash) Stewart. Bud is survived by wife Minnie (Cravens) of the home; seven children, Debra Stewart of Independence, Mo., Sandra (Jim) Henderson of Blue Springs, Mo., Donna…

George Nicholas Stroube, 73, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

Aida Norma Rios, 79, of Columbia passed away February 12, 2008.  She was born on July 4, 1928 in Tijuana, Mexico to Francisco Flores and Aurora Downey. 

 William Lee Entsminger LTC USAF Retired, 82, Raymore, MO passed away February 11, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Memorial services will be held 2 PM, Saturday, Feb 16, 2008 at Grandview United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held at the church 1-2 PM, prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may…

Dorothy “Lorene” Berry, 84, Raytown, MO passed away February 11, 2008. Memorial services will be held 6 PM, Friday, Feb 15, 2008 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Continua Hospice. Lorene was born Sept 20, 1923 in Mountain View,…

Naomi Danner, 77, of Gladstone, Mo., passed away February 10, 2008. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 16, at 4 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall, 5120 Old Pike Road, Gladstone, Mo.

Carl Ernest Schuler, 57, of Columbia passed away February 10, 2008 at Columbia Healthcare.  Carl was born on July 9, 1950 in St. Louis, MO.  He is survived by a host of close friends from whose lives his absence will be greatly felt.   

Harold Clyde Hinshaw, 90, of Columbia passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008.   Celebration services will begin at 12:30, Sunday, Feb. 17, in McMurray Chapel of the Missouri United Methodist Church at 204 South 9th Street with a holy service of the Masonic Lodge.  Visitation will be at 1 p.m. in the main floor parlor…

Nancy Bell Creech, 69 Independence, MO, passed away February 9, 2008. Nancy was a retired VA Nurse and a dedicated Volunteer at Powell Gardens Memorial contributions can be made to The Groves Hospice.

K. Umphenour, 87, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at his home.  He was a Seabee in WWII.  Survivors include this wife of 61 years, Mavis; sister, Dorothy & Bob Newcomer; son, Terry & Rosie; daughter, Judith & Les Marr of Las Vegas, NV; grandson, Mason; and three step-children.  Cremation with a…

Joe Edward Woods, 62, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008.

Harry Lee Musick, 76, of Columbia died February 8, 2008 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico.  Harry’s body will be cremated and his ashes will be placed at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO.  Harry is survived by his wife Laura Musick of the home, daughter Laura Suzanne Musick of Columbia, two grandchildren…

Frank J. Clark, 50, of Greenwood, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008.