Everett Ghean

December 18, 2007

Everett Charles Ghean, 82, Kansas City, MO passed away December 18, 2007 at home. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

Walter Schwartz

December 18, 2007

Walter F. Schwartz, 63, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away December 18, 2007 with his wife Laurel by his side. Walt’s working career was with McDonnell Douglas and IBM as a systems programmer in St. Louis, Mo. A memorial service will be December 29, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at Southwood United Church of Christ, 7904 Raytown…

Thomas A. Smith

December 17, 2007

Thomas A. Smith, 74, of Dixon, MO passed away December 17, 2007 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on May 7, 1933 to Clarence and Bernice (Hammock) Smith. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Smith.

Vern Taul

December 16, 2007

Vern Clark Taul, 86, Independence, Mo passed away December 16, 2007. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

Melva Schaufler

December 15, 2007

Melva Heits Schaufler, 74, of Shawnee, Kan., died December 15, 2007, at home. Celebration of Life will be held at Shawnee Civic Center December 22, 2007, between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Formerly of Craig, Mo., graduate of Craig High School- valedictorian; B.S. degree in chemistry from Northwest Missouri State and listed in Who’s Who; Medical…

Michael Powers

December 15, 2007

Michael R. Powers, 55, died December 15, 2007. A memorial gathering will be held 5-7 PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Michael was born July 27, 1952 at Larson Air Force Base, WA. He was known for his accomplished skills in cement finishing. Michael…

Velma Schutz

December 14, 2007

Velma I. Schutz, 79, Independence, MO passed away December 14, 2007. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

John Sisson

December 13, 2007

John F. Sission, 66, Blue Springs, MO passed away December 13, 2007. Visitation will be held 5-6 PM, Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Memorial services will follow at 6 PM at Heartland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KC Hospice.…

Rick Mackley

December 13, 2007

John Rickard ?Rick? Mackley died at his home in Columbia, MO on December 13, 2007. He and his twin, George Kenneth ?Ken? Mackley, were born at Bonne Terre Hospital, Bonne Terre, MO, on December 18, 1951, to the late Melbourne Fleming and Sylvia Mary Catherine Rickard Mackley of Farmington. Rick attended Farmington schools and graduated…

Edward A. Owens

December 13, 2007

Edward Owens, 83, Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Dec. 13, 2007, at John Knox Care Center. Edward is survived by his wife Carolyn, five children; Carmen Rollins, Scott Owens, Carol Lynn Andrews, James Owens, Mary Desmond, and three grandchildren; Amy Hewitt, and, Lily, and Savannah Andrews. Edward worked as a Kansas City police officer for…

Marjorie Gross

December 13, 2007

Marjorie L Gross, 76, Mission, Kansas, passed away December 13, 2007. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Sunday Dec 16th a Maple Hill Cemetery 2301 S 34th St. Kansas City, KS.

Harold Montavy

December 13, 2007

Harold Montavy, 71, Odessa, MO passed away December 13, 2007. A memorial service will be held on December 22, 2007 at 1 PM at Mt. Zion Church, 17 NW Hwy W, Kingville, MO.

Douglas Rash

December 12, 2007

Douglas Scott Rash, 32, Topeka, KS passed away December 12, 2007 at home. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

Geroge “Bart” Geerlings

December 12, 2007

George “Bart” Geerlings, 42, of Overland Park, Kansas, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at his home. Bart, a Christ follower, dedicated father, husband, son, brother and friend, was a non-smoker who courageously fought advanced lung cancer for two years. Bart believed deeply in God’s grace and mercy, and knew salvation through Jesus Christ. Bart wants…

Walter Short Jr.

December 12, 2007

Walter Samuel Short, Jr. 66 passed away on Dec 12, 2007. He lived in Belton, formerly of Corder, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Ruth Short, one brother George Short, one sister Emily Maxwell. He is survived by his sister Leita Schumaker, Corder, MO. Also survived by his children, Kevin…

Walter Short, Jr.

December 12, 2007

Walter Samuel Short, Jr., 66, Belton, MO passed away December 12, 2007 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

Joseph E. Curns

December 12, 2007

Joseph Curns, 66, Kansas City, MO, passed away Dec. 12, 2007 in Grandview. There will be a memorial service 10 AM on Monday Dec. 17, 2007 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Mr. Joseph E. Curns (Pep) was born April 20, 1941 in Taft, OK, to the union…

Angel Cancel

December 12, 2007

Angel E. Cancel, 67, Puerto Rico, passed away December 12, 2007. Angel is survived by his mother Francisca Gonzalez & sister Evelyn Mayorga. He was preceded in death by his brother Julio Cancel.

Mary O’Brien

December 11, 2007

Alice Mary O?Brien, 89, of Columbia entered into eternal rest December 11, 2007 at University Hospital. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Jeremy Secrist officiating. Alice was born April 11, 1918 in Madison, Maine to the late Ferdinand and Eleanora (Poirier) Allain.…

Anna Shinn

December 11, 2007

As a child, she loved reading ?Pollyanna,? the story of an 11-year-old who faced any challenge believing the glass was half full. Her family often referred to Anna Ruth as Pollyanna, because in many ways that?s who she was. Anna Ruth Shinn, 76, of Columbia, died December 11 as a result of Alzheimer?s disease. Her…