SUSAN (SUZIE) J. GOWANS Suzie J. Gowans, 63, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Humane Society of Kansas City. She was retired from the Social Security Dept. after 28 years. She is survived by her sister, Sally (Bill) Rice; brother,…

Charlotte S. Lutjen, 66, Lee?s Summit, MO passed away October 24, 2007 at her home. Memorial services will be held 2-5 PM, Nov. 3rd at VFW Post 5789, 329 SE Douglas, Lee?s Summit, MO. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Kansas City Hospice. Charlotte was born Nov 3rd, 1940 in Bolivar, MO. She…

Jessie I. Morgan, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on 10/24/2007 at Woodbine Healthcare and Rehab. Center, Gladstone, Mo. She was a retired administrator for the Kansas City School District. Memorial Services are to be held 11 AM Tuesday Oct. 30, 2007, at St. Luke Presbyterian Church 4301 Vivion Road, KCMO. She is survived by…

William Eugene Foulkes, 76, Lenexa, KS passed away October 24, 2007 at home. Cremation. A private family remembrance will be at a later date.

Malcolm C. Tubbs, 53, passed away at Heartland Hospital, St. Joseph, MO on October 24, 2007. Mr. Tubbs was born in Colorado Springs, CO. He leaves behind a brother, Winfield Tubbs of Overland Park, KS. Services Pending at this time.

Edward K. Zizmer, 75, of Columbia died on October 24, 2007 at Bluff Creek Assisted Living. There will be no local services. Ed was born December 15, 1931 in the Bronx, New York City, New York. He was a Sales Manager for World Book Educational Products for 33 years in Florida and Colorado. Ed was…

Darla Hope Ficklin, born March 23, 1964, to Morland and Bonnie (Sterns) Christopher of Passaic, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2007, at her home in Columbia, Missouri. Darla was in the loving company of her husband, Robert Lee Ficklin, her son, Robert ?Scot? Ficklin, and her daughter, Lindsey Kae Duane. Darla was…

Barbara Spaw, 73, beloved wife and mother, passed away Oct. 23, 2007 at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Ronald E. Spaw, and her parents Clayton McGowan, and Leda (Wolfe) Schaffer. She is survived by five children, Judith, Mark and wife Nene, Kenneth, Timothy, and Jennifer;…

Sheila R. Kitzman, 74, Lenexa, KS passed away October 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband John. Survivors include 2 children, Denise & Kevin; 2 grandchildren, Ashley & Amber; 1 great grandson, Briar. A memorial service will be October 26th at 11:30 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge…

LeRoy Francis Vey, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away at the Veteran’s Hospital in Leavenworth, Kan. He was born in St. Joseph to Harry and Helen Vey, who preceded him in death. He attended Central High School and served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He married Wilma Lawhon in 1944. She…

Jerry Leon Mitchell, passed away on October 21st, 2007. Preceeded in his death are, Elgin Mitchell, father, from Arkansas, Naomi E. (Lynn) Mitchell, mother, Kansas City, KS. Mr. Mitchell served in the Army, and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Chruch. He leaves behind his wife, Sarah L. (Peterson) Mitchell, and a beloved…

Steven Morgan, 44, passed away at the Kansas City Hospice House on Oct. 20, 2007. He leaves behind his Wife Jaime and two sons Jesse and Tucker. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society (816) 313-1677)

Edward “Dean” Giffen, 86, Prairie Village, Kan., passed away Friday, October 19, 2007. He was born November 27, 1920, to Lillian Trousil Giffen and E.C. Giffen in Mobridge, S.D. His father was State Superintendent of Schools for South Dakota. He met and fell in love with his wife of 65 years, Margaret, while both attended…

Terry J. Kinney, 60, of Columbia died Friday, October 19, 2007 at his home. The body has been cremated and a Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia with Fr. Steve Kuhlman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the…

Teresa Marie Harvey age 47, of the home, passed away on October 18th 2007, in Independence MO. She leaves behind a father, Donald Harvey, of Independence, MO. Services are pending at this time. (Arr: Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, MO. 1-800-508-2088)

Robert Wayne Ford, 48, passed away October 18, 2007 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. Robert was born on June 8, 1959 to Jesse Robert and Catherine (Frick) Ford.

Debbie J. Lopesilvero, 55, Kansas City, KS passed away October 17, 2007. She is survived by 2 daughters, Melissa & Theresa Tomsen; 2 brothers, Tom & Bob Rozof; and sister, Denise Mulvihill. A visitation will be October 22, 2007 at Christ Is The Answer, 1215 N. 62nd, KCKS 66102 at 3 PM with a memorial…

Jack Leo Phillips, 70, Topeka, KS passed away October 17, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS. Cremation. Burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery is set for a later date.

Darrell R. Sowell, 71 of Jefferson City entered into eternal rest on October 16, 2007 at the St. Elizabeth Care Center. Per Darrell?s wishes the body has been cremated and there will be no services. Darrell is survived by his wife Mary of the home as well as his sister Pat Beal of Jefferson City.

Joseph C. Keating, Jr., Ph.D., Litt.D.(hon) Dr. Keating died Sunday, October 14, 2007 in Kansas City, MO. He was 57 years of age. Born October 8, 1950 and raised in the Hudson River Valley, Dr. Keating took his training in clinical psychology and clinical research methods at the State University of New York at Albany,…