Gustav Tashima, 65, Grandview, MO passed away March 21, 2003 at KU Medical Center. Cremation.

Robert W. Goff, 70, of Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at Harry S. Truman Medical Center. Cremation. Robert was born May 12, 1932 in Warren, Ohio. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Lesta Goff. He will be dearly missed by his special friend Jamie Ford.

Phillip Olson, 56, of Jefferson City passed away March 18, 2003 at Harry S. Truman Medical Center in Columbia, MO. Cremation.

Hugh Duncan Asjes, 64, Belton, MO passed away March 18, 2003 at home. Visitation will be at the home of Judy Asjes at 6-8 PM on Friday, March 21, 2003. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside WAIFS Animal Shelter. Hugh is survived by his daughter, Kathi Ryan; son Randy Asjes; and 5 grandchildren

Jimmie (Jim) Gragg, 62 of Ottawa, KS passed away March 17, 2003 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be 9 AM Friday March 21, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Jimmy Gragg; four step shildren, Wonda Rosenburg, Jo Staley, Scott &…

Helry Clay DeFord, 88, Overland Park, KS passed away March 12, 2003 at his home. Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, 1625 W. 92nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64114

Darrell D. Hockensmith, 64, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 11, 2003 at home, followed by his dog Shelly. Cremation. Memorial services will be 4:00 PM Saturday, March 15, 2003 at John Knox Chapel, Lee’s Summit, MO. Darrell was born November 11, 1938 in Aimes, Iowa. Hiss hobbied included working with the Strother Freetrappers,…

Vernon Lee Maendele, 65, Kansas City, MO passed away March 10, 2003 at Truman West Medical Center. Cremation.

Margaret Amelia Cleveland, 89, formerly of El Paso, TX passed away March 8, 2003. A memorial mass will be 9:30 AM Saturday, March 15, 2003 at St. Patrick Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64116. In leu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Church of North Care Hospice, 2900 Clay…

Doris R. Mullin, 71, Warrensburg, MO passed away March 6, 2003 at Western Missouri Medical Center. Cremation.

Sandra Jean Sheaffer, 60, Richmond, KS passed away February 5, 2003 at Overland Park Regional Hospital. Cremation.

James Robert Napper, 89, Sweet Springs, MO passed away February 22, 2003 at Sweet Springs Villa. Cremation.

Elmer E. Hanks, 76, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, February 21, 2003 at home. Cremation. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Friday, February 28 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to American Lung Association or Carondelet Hospice. Gene was born May 30, 1926 in…

Craig C. Clifton, 56, Lone Jack, MO, formally of Independence, MO passed away February 19, 2003. Military graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 26 at Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call 6-7:30 PM, Monday, 24th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 61st and Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers,…

Harold L. Temple, Sr., 63, Kansas Citym KS passed away February 16, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Betty Hutchinson, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away February 15, 2003 at Bridgewood Nursing Home. Cremation. Betty was born August 7, 1924 in Pilot Grove, MO. She is survived by her sister-in-law Gloria Umbles of Minneapolis, MN, niece Iraceale Gleason, and five generations of nieces and nephews. Aunt Betty will be lovingly remembered by…

Margaret Penn, 76, Kansas City, MO passed away February 7, 2003 at Woodbine Nursing Home in Gladstone, MO. Cremation.

Donna H. Carslisle, 74, Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at Indian Creek Nursing Home. Cremation. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. Donna was born May 21, 1928 in Canton, S.D. She is survived by her children Diane Carlisle of Overland Park, KS and son Scott Carlisle…

Catherine Elizabeth Schaeffer, 84, Lebanon, PA passed away February 4, 2003 at White Oaks Terrace, KCMO. Cremation. She is survived by her sons Gary and wife Du, and Dennis and wife Tien.

Brook N. Brecher, 29, Excelsior Springs, MO passed away Sunday, February 2, 2003 at his residence. Cremation. Memorial Services will be 5:00 PM Saturday, Fabruary 8, 2003 at his parents home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Salvation Army.