Valerie Lee Donovan, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away April 15, 2007 at her home in Kansas City. Cremation with no services. Valerie is survived by her son Kevin James Donovan

There’s a moment in everyone’s life when they decide whether they’re going to be a conventional person or not. My mother, was far from conventional. Its what made her SO beautiful. Because of that, this is not going to be traditional. For she wasn’t a spirit confined by typical expectations. She always lived outside of…

Robert Wesley Hollaman, 42, Independence, MO, passed away on April 15, 2007. Cremation.

Lawrence Edward McIntyre, 63, Mooresville, MO, formerly of Kimball, MN, passed away April 15, 2007 at the VAMC. Lawrence is survived by son Rob of Kimball, MN, daughter Kelly LaVoy of Chicago, IL & step-mother Dora Eaton of Braymer, MO. No services.

Henry Lee Smith, 58, Leavenworth, KS passed away April 15, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS. Burial will be May 1, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Billie Wayne Lunbeck, 75, Topeka, KS passed away April 15, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS. Cremation.

Max Hughes, 74, St. Joseph, MO passed away April 14, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS. Cremation.

Lenore Jensen, 75, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away at John Knox Care Center on April 14, 2007. No Services are planned at this time. Cremation.

Herman Gross, 83, Grain Valley, MO passed away at his home on April 13, 2007. A memorial gathering will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133, on April 18, 2007.

Boyd Lee Wilson born in Kansas City on June 29, 1937, left this world for a better place on Friday, April 13, 2007. Boyd was the son of Ralph & Maxine Wilson and lived his entire life in Independence, MO. He was a beloved father to four children, son Bruce and wife Elaine of Peculiar…

Sharon Kaye Winnett, 65, passed away April 11, 2007 at the University Hospital & Clinics. Sharon was born on June 22, 1941 to Elmer and June (Johnson) Brooks in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She is survived by one daughter, Sharlene Breaux, of Mexico, MO and three grandchildren; Melaine, Jayson and Christopher Breaux. She was preceded in…

Danny E. Wray, 65, Kansas CIty, MO passed away April 10, 2007. He was an Army veteran, receiving a purple heart, was an avid fisherman, and loved his family dearly. Donations may be made to Integrity Hospice or American Cancer Society.

Bradie Kern, 65, of Columbia passed away on April 9, 2007. Bradie has donated his body to science and a memorial service will be Thursday April 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Road Church of Christ with the Pastor Steve Counts officiating. Bradie is survived by his wife Barbara, two daughters and four grandchildren.

Roy Jenkins, 60, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 9, 2007 at his home. Cremation.

Glenn Edward ?Ed? Whitney of Kansas City, KS, passed away April 7, 2007, at Specialty Hospital of Mid America in Overland Park, KS. He was 62. Glenn, or ?Ed? as he was known by family & friends, was born May 29, 1944, in Greensburg, KS. In 1964 he married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Kay…

Cecil Ellis, 72, Olathe, KS passed away April 6, 2007. She is survived by her children, William Haldeman, Leslie Terrill and Douglas Terrill & their spouses; brothers, Garvin, Don and Mitchell Ellis; sister, Jean Smith; and 6 grandchildren. A memorial service will be July 3, 2007 in Centerville, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may…

John Scott Holmes, 55, passed away April 6, 2007. John was born on October 15, 1951 to Ralph and Barbara (Madden) Holmes. Services will be held at a later date. His wife Patricia Holmes survives him. John is also survived by a host of relatives and close friends from whose lives his absence will be…

Julian Spencer Douthat, 83, Kansas City, MO passed away April 5, 2007. Military graveside services will be held, 11 AM, Friday, April 13, 2007 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Julian was born to David L. & Hannah (Spencer) Douthat on January 15, 1924 in Kansas City, KS. He was a World War II Veteran…

Edna Burton, 63, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away April 5, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 9th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Edna is survived by her husband Bob of 32 years, 2 daughters Kalein…

Linda Marie Simon, 45, of Columbia, passed away Thursday April 5, 2007 at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital. A memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Fifth Street Christian Church with the Rev. James Kimbro officiating. Linda was born on December 28, 1961 in Elmhurst, Illinois to John P. ?Jack?…