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,…

Jeremiah Raymond Blair, 29, Kansas City, MO, passed away October 14, 2007. Jeremiah is survived by his parents George & Deborah Blair, step brother Gabriel Bradford & many aunts, uncles & cousins. George & Deborah are grateful for the time they spent with their son.

David E. Burrey, 43, Gladstone, MO passed away Oct. 14, 2007. He is survived by his mother Brenda & step-father Guy Matthews, daughter Miranda, grand daughter Lilly, brother Dwight & best friend Paul Lindville.

Janice Rose, age 72, died October 14th, 2007, (Ironically her husband?s birthday) at 5:45a.m. She was born August 19th, 1935 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Leslie Ray and Rosa Digleman Dellinger Kurtz. On March 10th 1956 she was married to William G. Rose, who died February 22nd, 1992. Mrs. Rose received her Bachelor?s…

Bernice K. Ravenscroft passed away on October 13, 2007. She is survived by her loving son, Jeff and all the boys she took to her heart! Prayer service will be 1 PM on October 18th at 2340 S. 10th St, KCKS 66103 with wake to follow.

Ellen A. Thingelstad, 83, Williamsburg, KS passed away October 13, 2007 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, KS. Cremation.

Betty L. Russell, 75, Shawnee, KS passed away October 13, 2007. Cremation.

Lucille Stevenson, 74, passed away on October 11, 2007 at Hospice House. She was a widower, and preceeded in her death,was her father, William J. Broadus, and her mother Mary (Sexton) Broadus. Mrs. Stevenson worked as a sales clerk for Montgomery Wards for many years. She leaves behind, a niece, Nancy Driscoll of Overland Park,…

Lee Otis Banks, 59, Kansas City, KS passed away October 10, 2007 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Cremation.

Ronald Edward Lyon, 55, Independence, MO passed away October 9, 2007 at home. Visitation will be held 6-7:30 PM, Thursday Oct. 11, 2007 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Military graveside services will be held 11 AM, Friday, Oct 12 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Ronald was born…