Shari L. Graham, 51, Liberty, MO, passed away June 20, 2005. Memorial services 3 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Shari was a loving, caring, and wonderful wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother. She was a selfless person who put everyone before her own needs. She will be greatly missed.

David Guyol-Meinrath, 51, died June 20, 2005, at his home. Born December 18, 1953 in Evanston, IL, to Cecil Jean Warrick and Irving “Bud” Meinrath, David was preceded in death by his mother and his older brother, John Meinrath. The kindest and gentlest man anyone could wish to know, David is survived by his wife…

Helen Cohen, Kansas City, MO, died June 18, 2005, of complications following surgery. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 21, 1934, to Harriet and Sol Jacobson. She attended Hunter College, where she received a BA in international affairs, and had graduate degrees in education from Temple University in Philadelphia, and UMKC. In 1957,…

Irma B. Megaris, Overland Park, KS, passed away June 16, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Mike Megaris; devoted mother of Michael G. Megaris. Graveside services Johnson County Memorial Gardens on Thurs., June 23, 2005, at 10 a.m.

Marvin W. Crockett, Sr., 60, of Kansas City, MO, passed away June 15, 2005, at VA Medical Center. Military graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday June 20, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS

Jessa Michelle Cook, 31, Merriam, KS, passed away June 14, 2005, at her home. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, June 18, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5325 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS. Jessa, a loving Montessori teacher, and inspiration to all was survived by son, Aaron, mother, Shara Crawford; brothers Dwight Meyer, Glenn and…

Richard B. Goodier, 50, of Gladstone, MO, passed away abruptly on June 12, 2005. No services are planned at this time. He is survived by three daughters, Megan, Jill, and Tiffany

Richard B. Goodier, 50, of Gladstone, MO, passed away abruptly on June 12, 2005. No services are planned at this time. He is survived by three daughters, Megan, Jill, and Tiffany

Margie E. Deets, 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away June 12, 2005. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, where she was laid to rest with her husband, Jack A. Deets.

Johanna Louise Maxwell, 73, Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Raytown, MO, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the home surrounded by her loving family. Cremation. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Monday, June 20 at St. Matthew’s Church, 9349 E. 65th St., Raytown, MO. Johanna was born February 14, 1932, in Manhattan, NY, the…

Agnes Lee, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2005. No services at the funeral home are planned.

George “Mark” Boyer, 87, Kansas City, MO, passed away June 10, 2005. Cremation. Memorial service 1 p.m. Wednesday June 15, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Contributions to Crossroads Hospice.

Stephen W. Buren, 50, Independence, MO. passed away June 8, 2005, at his home. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Monday June 13th, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Stephen is survived by his fiance Connie Alexander; parents Carolyn Crone and James…

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.