Paul Lowe HEINEMAN October 24, 1924 ~ February 24, 2008 Born and raised in Omaha, NE, and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. Preceded in death by his first wife Verla (Monger) and brother Robert. He leaves behind his wife Gloria (Nixon), whom he married in 1987, three children and two…

William Joseph ("Bill") Light 93, died peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. Bill was born on August 23, 1914 in Newburgh, New York, the son of Mary and Joseph Light. He enlisted in the service and was part of the 7th Army during World War II. While stationed near Seattle…

Kenneth Chester Pease, 86, Leavenworth, KS passed away February 23, 2008 in Leavenworth.  Cremation.  Interment will be in New London, CT at a later date.  Cremation.

Gary Driskell, 50, Independence, MO passed away February 23, 2008. A visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Feb 29, 2008 at Maywood Baptist Church,10505 Winner Rd, Independence, MO. A celebration of life will be held 10 AM, March 1st at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gary Driskell…

Juanita Marie Craig, 76, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away February 22, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services to be held at a later date. 

Richard L. Hoover, 85, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. There is a memorial service planned for 2 PM, Friday March 28, 2008, at the Union Church, in Hinsdale, IL.

Gladys L. Bowman, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 21st, 2008.

Joyce Whitney, 87, Independence, passed away February 21, 2008. Joyce is survived by her son Craig Whitney and his wife Debbie Twyman, daughter Desdra Dawning, Phoenix, Ariz., granddaughters, Ginny Burke, Jill Hatch, Debbie Combs and Autumn West, grandson Matthew Whitney and 10 great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of the First Church of Christ…

Steve Miller, 60, passed away February 21, 2008.  He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Miller; step-father, John Cowden; and sister Doris Worley.  He is survived by his mother, Thelma Cowden; 2 daughters, Stacey Stitt & husband Sean and Becky Whisenhunt & husband Brandon; 1 son, Steven Harris; 2 grandchildren, Levi & Megan…

Beverly Yvonne Lawrence, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at Plaza Manor on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

William Herbert Lundy, 72, Independence, MO, passed away February 20, 2008, William is survived by his wife of 42 years Rita, daughters Robin Terrell & Traci Lundy and 2 grandchildern.

William Lane, 61, Lone Jack, MO passed away February 20, 2008. A memorial mass will bve held 7pm Monday february 25th at St Roberts Bellamine Catholic Church 4331 SW 7 Hwy Blue Springs, MO with a visitation 1 hour prior to service. Willian is survived by his wife of 38 years Jan, sons Richard &…

Tate Wayne Jones, 56, Independence, MO passed away February 19, 2008. Miitary graveside service will be held 2pm Monday February 25th at Missouri Veterans Cemetery Higgingville, Missouri.

William Eugene Pratt, 53, of Buckner Mo., was called home to be with his savior on February 19, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Pratt; and father, William F Pratt. Gene is survived by a stepson, Charlie Loewen and wife Brenda; grandchildren, Cameron and Faith. His mother and stepfather, Evelyn and…

Woodrow R. Crane (Woody), 93, a longtime resident of  Kansas City’s Valentine Neighborhood, died Tuesday, February 19, at Brighton Gardens, Prairie Village, Kan. Born in Topeka, Mr. Crane had been involved in radio most of his life and was a broadcast pioneer in the development of television. He became chief engineer of Chicago superstation WGN…

Reed R. Debord, 64, Olathe, KS passed away February 19, 2008 at home.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Marilyn D. Taylor of Overland Park, Kan., passed away at her home February 19, 2008, after many years fighting Crohn’s disease and recently pancreatic cancer. Mrs. Taylor was born September 18, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, to Henry W. Lincke and Ruby Evans Lincke. She spent her childhood in Toledo and teen years in Bryan, Ohio.…

Kenneth David Ducree, 65, Topeka, KS passed away February 17, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Cremation.  Interment will be in Bellwood, IL at a later date.

Arthur James Lawler, 62, of Topeka, KS passed away February 17, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.