Violet Irene Campbell Sackman, age 94 years, Independence, MO, died on May 24, 2004, at the Rosewood Center of the Groves. Mrs. Sackman was born on August 13, 1909, in McGregor, MI, and was baptized in Lake Huron on July 21, 1918, as a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day…

William Gale Turner, 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at home. Friends may call 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Bill was born in Guilford, MO. He was a member of the Cherokee Nation. He attended UMKC and…

Vesta I. Baker, 81, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 21, 2004. She was born on April 26, 1923, to J.L. Scurlock and Bernice Ina Whitchurch-Scurlock in Maysville, MO. After graduating from Cameron High School, she married Virgil Clay Marlatt, bearing a son, David. Later she married Earl Baker in Kansas City, MO. To this…

Robert Garry, 56, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 19, 2004, at the KC VA Hospital. Survivors include wife, LeeAnne; children, Heather Fox and Matthew Garry; 1 sister; 3 brothers; numerous grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Jack Elwood Wicks, 75, passed away May 13, 2004, at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born on February 28, 1929, to Ora and Annie Wicks. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Sharon. Jack is survived by two sons, Jack E. Wicks, Jr., Jarrettsville, MD, and John…

Marcellene “Marc” (Crawford) Rigdon, 77, Raytown, MO, passed away May 12, 2004, at Hidden Lake Care Center. A Memorial Service will be 5 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice or the charity of your choice. She worked…

Anthony G. Prete, 78, Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the Regency Care Center. His ashes will be laid to rest 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Anthony was born March 11, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY. He served his country during WWII in the Navy…

Dennis D. Coe, 31, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 11, 2004, at Independence Regional Hospital. Cremation. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, at Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Esther J. Gaines, 86, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Carmel Hills Living Center. Cremation.

Otto Harms, 85, St. Joseph, MO passed away May 8, 2004. Cremation. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 14, 2004 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4715 Frederick Ave. St, Joseph, MO 64506.

Lois M. Small, 83, of Wright City, died Thursday, May 6, 2004 at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Mrs. Small was a homemaker, wife of the later Fraser C. Small, longtime Superintendent of schools in Wright City, MO. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Small (nee Renfrow) was…

Cornelia “Peggy” H. Garrison, Kansas Ciry, MO, died peacefully, May 5, 2004 at home. Peggy was born in Monroe, LA in 1922 and raised her children in Rome, Italy before moving to Houston, TX in 1971. She moved to Kansas City, MO in 1988, where she worked as a leasing agent at Santa Fe Apartments.…

Jacob Drew, 77, Kansas City, MO passed away April 28, 2004 at the Kansas City Veterans Association Hospital. Military graveside services will be 2:30 PM, Tues., May 4 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Jacob is survived by his wife of 36 years, Anna; brother, Moses; sister, Queen Esther; brother in law, Joe Burns; cousins, James and…

Laura Whitehall, 84, Kansas City, MO passed away at her home April 25, 2004. Cremation.

Phyllis A. Purcell, 66, Kansas City, MO passed away April 25, 2004 at Baptist Lutheran Medical Center. Cremation.

Richard L. Wildauer, 50, Kearney, MO, former long time resident of Iowa City, IA, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 24, 2004. A memorial gathering will be held 3:00PM, Saturday, May 1, at his home, 11801 Hills Circle, Kearney, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Motorcycle Association or to the National Rifle Association (sent…

WIlliam Whites, 77, passed away April 20, 2004 at his home. Cremation. No services will be held.

Roger A. Atkinson, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at his home, April 17, 2004. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Lorraine Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. The family suggests contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Marge. He is survived by his daughter Jan…

Fred Samson, 85, Lake Quivira, KS died April 15, 2004 at his home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice, 4225 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO 64111 or to the Fred Samson Lectureship in care of the Kansas University Endowment Association, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kasnas City, KS 66160. His wish was to be cremated…

Synne Burrell, born April 13, 2004, passed away April 13, 2004 at Research Medical Center. She is survived by her parents Quincy Burrell and Tereye Taylor, twin sister Symia and sister Yasmin.