Glenn Hunter, 90, Independence, MO, passed away June 6, 2005, at Medical Center of Independence. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. No reception following the service. Glenn was born February 1, 1915, in Damsel, MO, to Edgar and Lura…

Robert Vincent Wilds, 58, passed away June 6, 2005. Services will be noon on Sat., June 11, at Heartland in Raytown; visitation one hour prior. Survivors include his wife Gail; and sons Danny and Vincent; sister Mary Travis and stepfather, Irving Russell.

Dorothea Melitta Johnson, 85, Liberty, MO passed away June 6, 2005 at Pleasant Valley Manor. Cremation.

Mary Alberta Townsend, 73, Independence, MO passed away June 3, 2005 at Independence, Manor. Cremation.

Mose Gross, known to friends and family as Mike, always said that his real life began on December 7, 1941. That day he was 21, assigned as the Assistant Navigation Officer on the USS Helena, a light cruiser, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. By 7 a.m., the Helena was under attack and Ensign Gross rushed to…

Willa ?Juanita? Thomas, 86, KC, MO formally of St. Joseph, MO passed away May 30, 2005. A memorial service will be held from 2-4 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2005 at The Groves, 1515 W. White Oak, Independence, MO. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made…

Francisco “Frank” Balderrama, 45, Lawrence, KS passed away May 29, 2005 as a result of a car crash. He was a chef. He is survived by his wife, Teresa of the home and his children. Cremation.

Clifford D. Gorman, 47, Gladstone, MO, passed away May 29, 2005. Memorial service 12:30-1 p.m. Fri., June 3 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Liberty. Contributions to NAMI or the family for funeral expenses. He attended St. Stephen Lutheran Church, was a van driver for Drop In Center, a member of NAMI (National Alliance of the…

Rodger Nelson Lindgren of Kearney, MO, passed away on May 28, 2005. No services are planned. The body is to be cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to “Martha Lafyete Nature Sanctuary” of Liberty, MO, or “Synergy Services” of Parkville, MO. Mr. Lindgren was born on February 22, 1942, in Kansas City, KS. He lived…

James C. Hayes, 33, Olathe, KS, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005. He was born in Livingston, MT, where he spent most of his life loving the mountains and surrounding Yellowstone area. James was loved by all he touched. He warm loving nature and sense of humor will be sorely missed by his parents, family…

James C. Hayes, 33, Kansas City,MO passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005. He was born in Livingston, MT, where he spent most of his life loving the mountains and surrounding Yellowstone area. James was loved by all he touched. His warm loving nature and sense of humor will be sorely missed by his parents, family…

Ruth G. Langley of Kansas City, MO, and San Antonio, TX, passed away on May 27, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital. She had lived in Kansas City since 1996 and was a resident of The Greens at Creekside at the time of her passing. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on October 8, 1914 she quickly…

Eileen R. Jones, 91, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away May 25, 2005 at White Ridge Care Center, Lee’s Summit. Cremation.

Walter Carl Terry, 86, Overland Park, KS, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday, May 23, 2005 at his home. Funeral services were held 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 26, 2005 at St. Andrew?s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, MO. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made…

Robert Earl (Bob) Ackerson, 78, Drexel, MO passed away May 22, 2005. Visitation will be held 5-6 PM Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Drexel United Methodist Church, 304 E. Walnut, Drexel, MO. A memorial service will follow the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, Harrisonville Animal Shelter,…

Sandra R. Burnett, 50, Kansas City, MO passed away May 22, 2005 at home. A funeral services will be held 3 PM, Friday, May 27, 2005 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Sandra was born March 10, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by: daughter, Melissa Gutierrez; 1 grandson;…

Richard L. Schaller, 51, Belton, MO, passed away May 21, 2005. Memorial service will be 3 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2005, at the Church of the Nazarene, Belton, MO. Richard was born December 30, 1953. His is survived by his wife of 28 years, Karin; his mother and stepfather, Mary and Wade Akers; son, Richard…

Herbert Rollin Lake, 71, Prairie Village, KS, passed away May 20, 2005. Private family services. He is survived by his wife Marybeth; son and daughter-in-law Brian and Gertrude, Stevenson Ranch, CA; daughter Cindy Keath, Overland Park, KS; son Kevin Lake, Denver, CO; brother and wife John and Sharon; four nephews; five nieces; and cousins Florence…

James Taylor Glenn, 66, Graham, WA, passed away May 20, 2005 at Heartland Health Center, St. Joseph, MO. Cremation.

Willie L. Jones, 83, Independence, MO, passed away May 20, 2005 at Camden Nursing Home, Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25 at Second Baptist Church, Independence, MO. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Jones was a long time member and deacon at Second…