Chester Gillham, 84, Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2003. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM, Friday, August 15, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene West, 65, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2003. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 16th at Crossroads Baptist Church, 638 West Jefferson, Grain Valley, MO 64029. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crossroads Baptist Church Building Fund at the same address. Ronnie was born…

Brenda Lou DeVina Dodson, 61, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer in the morning of August 7, 2003 at her home. A brief memorial service will be held 4:30 PM, Saturday August 9, 2003 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Friends may call from 4-4:30 before the memorial. In…

William “Boompa” Lund, 77, Kanmsas City, MO passed away August 6, 2003 at his home. The family will welcome friends to a reception to celebrate his life, Tuesday, August 12th from 4:30-7:30 PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to KC…

Janie Mary Tyler, 43, Columbia, Mo passed away August 5, 2003 at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. Cremation.

William O. Manley, 80, Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held from 7-8:30 PM, Thursday, August 7 at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Internment will be 12:15 PM, Friday, August 8 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, 4101 S. 4th…

David Edward Whitmire, 64, Pittsburg, MO passed away August 5, 2003 at his daughter’s home in Odessa, MO. Cremation. David was born December 19, 1938 in Pickens County, S.C. He was a local 8 Union Plumber for 35 years. David is preceeded in death by his father, Holdman E. Whitmire; mother, Essie Whitmire and sister,…

Myron Frank Harp, 77, Junction City, KS passed away August 1, 2003 at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in KCMO. Cremation. Funeral services pending at a later date.

Floyd Hughes, 74, of Wichita, KS passed away August 1, 2003 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Howard D. Duncan, 76, Gladstone, MO passed away August 1, 2003 at Pleasant Valley Manor. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, August 4, 2003 at St. Luke’s Eposcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, MO. Howard enjoyed a long life of service to his country and to others. He was a teacher and coach for the…

Eugene Yurkewecz, 53, Albany, NY passed away at Glenfalls Hospital in Providence, NY. Cremation.

Katherine Louise Stouse, 84, of Lake Waukomis, MO passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital after a short illness. The family will receive friends at a reception and celebration of her life from 5-7 PM on Saturday, August 2, at The Lake Waukomis Community Center, 1147 South Shore Dr., Lake Waukomis,…

Matthew A. Friend, 40, Oak Grove, MO passed away at his home Joly 28, 2003. Memorial services will be held 4:00 PM, Saturday, August 2, 2003 at Colburn Road Restoration, Gate 2. Memorial contributions may be made in Matthew’s name to Bank of Grain Valley, PO Box 285, Grain Valley, MO 64029. Matthew was born…

Donald Lee Johnson, 63, of Kansas City, KS passed away July 28, 2003 at his home. Cremation.

Jan Nanoski, 55, passed away July 27, 2003 due to complications from leukemia. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM, Friday, August 1, 2003 at Swope Parkway Church of Christ, 5620 Swope Parkway, KCMO. Flower arrangements may be sent to the church. A trusted friend, wise councelor, beloved father and loving husband, Jan is…

Derrell Jason Goudeau, Jr., born July 21, 1903 passed away on July 21, 2003 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Derrell was the son of Derrell Goudeau and Kyla Tidwell.

Marvine Stroff, age 91, family of Excelsior Springs, MO & Prairie Village, KS, passed away on July 9, 2003 at her home. Memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 26, 2003 at the Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church in Excelsior Springs. Marvine was born December 4, 1912 in Excelsior Springs, MO, the daughter of Dr.…

Richard J. Rios, 47, Kansas City, MO passed away at St. Luke’s on July 3, 2003. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM, July 8th, at Holy Cross Church, 5106 St. John, KCMO. Visitation 6-7 PM before the service at the church. Richard was an Army Veteran.

Larry Joseph Stubbs, 62, Kansas City, MO passed away July 3, 2003 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

George Donald Hand, 71, Kansas City, MO passed away July 1, 2003 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.