Betty Ruth (Brack) Ward, 81, Leawood, KS died of cancer Saturday, September 2, 2006 at her home. Cremation with burial in Arcadia, KS at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to be made to Kansas City Hospice 10100 W. 87th Street Ste. 100, Overland Park, KS 66212. Betty was born…

Sherry Miles passed away on August 31, 2006 at Kindred Hospital in Kansas City. She was born in Cando, North Dakota where she was raised. As an adult she moved to Wenatchee, Washington where she spent most of her life before moving to Kansas City to be with her family. She is survived by her…

Yolanda Villanueva, 58, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 30, 2006 at Research Medcial Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

J. (Junior) Frank Switzer, 92, of Belton, MO passed away August 29, 2006 at Research Hospital after a short illness. Frank was born July 10, 1914 in Pittsburg, KS. He was married for 69 years and is survived by his wife, Mary, and his daughter, Harriett. He served in World War II in the Army…

Christobal Ogaz, 58, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 26, 2006 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Creamtion.

Dorothy Wright, 86, Kansas City, MO passed away August 24, 2006 at her home. Private family services at a later date. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 66 yrs, Merle; children, Marcia and Marvin (Carol); sister, Garnelle and grandchildren, Christopher, Mark and Marilee.

Dorothy Wright, 86, KCMO, passed away August 24, 2006 at home. Private family services. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 66 years, Merle; children, Marcia and Marvin (Carol); sister, Garnelle; and grandchildren, Christopher, Mark and Marilee.

Mrs. Helen J. Bedell, 90 years old, of south Kansas City, passed away on August 23, 2006. Mrs. Bedell was born in Reger, Sullivan County, Mo., and was an elementary school teacher in the 1930’s in Sullivan County. She was a resident of California, Utah and Nevada before moving to the Kansas City area in…

Theresa A. Copeland, 49, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 21, 2006 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Deborah Kay Weiand, 51, of Belton, MO passed away August 20, 2006 at Research Medical Center. Cremation.

Ernest M. Christl, 87, of Pverland Park, KS passed away August 19, 2006 at home. Cremation.

David DeJung, 55, of Easton, KS passed away on August 19, 2006 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

David DeJung, 55, of Easton, KS passed away August 19, 2006 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Floyd E. Hellyer, 70, of Gladstone, MO passed away August 17, 2006. Cremation.

Allen Bugg, 53, Buckner, MO passed away August 15, 2006. A memorial service will be held 7:30 pm, Saturday, September 9, 2006 at First Christian Church, 126 S. Hudson, Buckner, MO 64016. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. Allen was born March 7, 1953 in Harvey, IL. He served…

Clara C. Barnett, 92, of Atchison, KS passed away August 16, 2006 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Liberty, MO. She was born March 11, 1914, at Seneca, the daughter of Pearl and Bertha Davis. She graduated from Atchison in 1933. She was also a member of the First Christian Church in Atchison, KS. Clara spent…

Gavin Odell, 33, of Merriam, KS died August 15, 2006. Visitation is 12:30 pm, Sunday, August 20 at Church of the Brethren, 103 N. 13th, KCK. Memorial service will be 2 pm at the church. Survivors include his parents, Brenda, of Merriam, KS & Bud, of Paola, KS; brother, Brent and grandmother, Josephine Grim.

Angela Greenspan, 83, Overland Park, KS passed away August 15, 2006. Services will be August 22, 2006 at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 10:00 am. She is survived by 2 children, Robert Greenspan and Debra G. Conley.

Jim Ford, 75, Lenexa, KS formerlly Boulder Creek, CA, passed away August 15, 2006 at Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center, Lenexa, KS. Jim was born September 21, 1930 in Dike, IA.

Whitney Roy Johnson, 67, Kansas City, MO passed away August 15, 2006. Cremation.