Opal Lester, 88, Belton, MO passed away October 23, 2006 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Opal was preceded in death by her husband Carl Lester, Sr. She is survived by a sister Ester Zermuellen and two children, Kathy Miller of Belton, MO and Carl Lester, Jr. of College Station, TX. She is also…

Koni L. Willard, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 21, 2006 at her home. Koni is survived by her son Dennis Willard of Kansas City. Cremation.

Dale Lee Shahan, 65, Independence, MO passed away October 20, 2006 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

James R. Benton, 50, Kansas City, MO passed away October 19, 2006 at Park Place Care Center. Cremation. James was born March 14, 1956.

Jean Clare Hall went to be with the Lord on Oct. 18, 2006. Visitation Monday Oct. 23 9AM at Hillcrest Covenant Church, 8801 Nall, PVKS. Funeral services later at 10:30AM. Survivors: husband of 55 years Tom Hall, daughters Onalisa (Van)McElvan, Kimberly (Joe) Hanes, grandchildren, Sean McElvan, Alex McElvain & Michael Hanes. Jean was born Oct.…

Jean Clare Hall, 78, Lenexa, KS passed away October 18, 2006 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Jean was born October 2, 1028 in Minneapolis, MN. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom Hall and many other loving family members.

Joseph Connor, 79, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Ocotober 13, 2006 at John Knox Village. Cremation. Joseph was born March 5, 1927 in Akron, OH.

Richard K. Morse, Sr, 84, Kansas City, MO passed away October 13, 2006. Cremation. Richard was born August 31, 1922 in Middleton, CT.

Takae “Shirley” Williams passed away Thrusday, October 12, 2006 at Edgewood Manor. She was born in Kobe, Japan on March 4, 1932. She married Merle “Dean” Williams on April 30, 1953 and immigrated to the United States. She leaves her husband of the home; three children: Gerald (Liz), Alan and Jennifer (Donald); three grandchildren: Eric,…

Robert W. Myers, 59, Kansas City, KS passed away October 10, 2006 at Providence Medical Center. A memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 13 at Way of Life Church, 2626 S, 65th, KCKS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs. Robert is survived by his parents, Leonard and Shirley;…

Nancy Bitzer, 53, Kansas City, MO passed away at her home on October 9, 2006. Private burial will be at a family cemetery in Santee, NE. Nancy is survived by her parents, daughter Kathy Pett of Wichita, KS, son Eric Sanger of Sonora, CA, two grandchildren, sisters Patricia Oliver of Lee’s Summit, MO, Cheri Renfrow…

Dale Patten, 84, Topeka, KS passed away October 7, 2006 at the VA Medical Center, Topeka, KS. Cremation. Dale was born February 10, 1922.

Beatrice Wilbert, 85, Leavenworth, KS passed away October 7, 2006 at home. Beatrice was born April 13, 1921.

Felix Exposito, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 6, 2006. Cremation.

Bobbie L. Renshaw, 61, passed away October 6, 2006 peacefully in her sleep at home. She is survived by loving family members and friends who will miss her dearly. A small service will be held October 8, 2006 at 2 p.m.

Tracy L. Grant, 37, Kansas City, MO passed away October 6, 2006. A memorial service will be 6:30 pm, THursday, October 12, 2006 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Tracy was preceded in death by her husband, Andre Grant; parents, Robert and Judith Kivett and brother, Curtis Underwood. Survivors…

Louis Ray Fuertsch, 79, of Sibley, MO passed away October 6, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center. Cremation.

Mary E. Saul, 87, of Jamesport, MO passed away October 5, 2006 at Eastview Manor in Trenton, MO. Cremation.

Joe Campbell Brandon, 81, passed Thursday, Oct 5, 2006. He was born on Jan. 11, 1925 in Fort Smith, AR. WW II – US Navy veteran. Joe graduated in 1953 from the Univ. of Arkansas with an Agricltrl. Eng degree. Joe was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ-South Crysler Restoration Branch. He was…

Alice Greer Winter, 87, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 5,2 006. She is survived by her two sons, Cal and Mike Winter, and two grandsons, Brian and Bradley Winter. A memorial service will be held October 10, 2006 at 1:00 pm at Visitation Catholic Church, 5141 Main St., KCMO.