Larry Wingate, 67, Grain Valley, MO passed away at the Kansas City V.A. on November 20, 2008. Larry was born April 19, 1941 in Independence, MO, to Henry and Goldie (Farris) Wingate. The youngest of 9 children, he spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. Larry served his country in the US…

Shereé Lynn Bressler, wife of Raymond G. Bressler, of New Franklin entered into eternal rest on Nov. 20, 2008.  She was born in St. Charles on Feb. 20, 1955 and was preceded in death by her mother Betty Jean Wolf.  She is survived by her husband, her stepfather Norman (Carol) Robertson, Becky Horton and Brad…

Clarence Henry Phipps Clarence Phipps, 54, Belton, passed away November 19, 2008. A graveside service will be held 2pm December 6th at West Union Cemetery Cleveland, MO. He is survived by his brother J.D. Phipps Jr., Belton, sister Donna Pardoe, Grandview, niece Judy Marie, OK, & nephew J.D. Phipps III, AR.

Byrline Jones, 85, Kansas City, MO passed away November 18, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in KCMO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Roger Dale Hidle, Sr., 59, Topeka, KS passed away November 18, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Cremation.  A miliraty graveside service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date.

Stephen Reed Longden, 61, Liberty, MO passed away November 17, 2008 at Robert Dole VA Hospital in Wichita, KS.  Cremation.  A military graveside service will be November 21, 2008 at 1:30 PM at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. 

Patrick Copeland, 78, Warrensburg, MO passed away November 17, 2008.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Chris Stephen Croxton, 57, Olathe, Kan., passed away November 16, 2008, at home. Visitation will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the College Church of the Nazarene, Olathe. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, Shawnee, Kan. In lieu of flowers memorial…

Paul August Vieth, 81, of Hermann, MO passed away November 15, 2008 at Frene Valley Health Center.  Paul was born on April 5, 1927 in Case, MO to the late Henry and Niomi (Lieneke) Vieth.  Paul was in the Air Force.  He will be missed dearly by his friends and family members. 

Janet K. Cleveland, 90, died peacefully at home on November 15, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. An avid music lover and piano player, Janet was born in Murray, Utah, on August 10, 1918, to Burwell and Helen Kilbourn. Shortly thereafter her family moved to Omaha, Neb., where Janet grew up, graduating from Central High…

Michael William Erb, 71, of Jefferson City passed away November 14, 2008 at St. Mary’s Health Center.  Michael was born on Jan. 21, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harry and Grayce (Dillion) Erb. 

Frank Edward Suddarth, 53, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008.  Frank is survived by his wife, Ahinoam "Abi" of the home, 2 brothers; John W.Suddarth III and Scott A. Suddarth, 2 sisters; Leanna R. Adams, and Cindy L. Miller as well as nieces Josie L. Bowers and Tiffany M. Proffitt and 1…

Wesley Dunski, 79, Leawood, KS passed away November 12, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services will be planned for a later date.

Tom S. Judah, 69, of Boonville entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at his home.  A memorial service will be held Sunday November 23, 2008 at Valley Hope, 1415 Ashley Rd., Boonville, MO at 2:00 p.m.  Tom was born in St. Joseph, MO on November 23, 1938 to the late Willis and Helen…

Lucille Mildred Kucaba, 79, of Jefferson City, MO passed away November 10, 2008 at her home.  Lucille was born on Feb. 7, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Laura (Drummer) Bossi.  She is survived by many loving friends and family members.  

Betty Coffelt, 70, Overland Park, KS passed away November 9, 2008 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Joseph Edward Clayton, 41, Shawnee Mission, KS passed away November 9, 2008.  He will be greatly  missed.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date. 

Bobby Ray Coffma, 71, Warrensburg, MO passed away November 9, 2008 at home.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Larry G. Kerr, 63, Kansas City, MO passed away November 8, 2008 at home from metastatic melanoma. Mr. Kerr was born 12/08/1945 in Kansas City, MO. At Larry‘s request, there will be no services. Larry was currently employed at Home Depot in Belton, MO, a past longtime employee of Cook Paint and Benjamin Moore Paint…

Mary L. Gauert Mary Gauert, 88, Raytown, MO, passed away November 7, 2008. A memorial mass will be held 2 pm Tuesday November 11th at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO. Mary is survived by son Don, and wife Carol, grandsons Don Jr. and wife Kris, Jason and wife…