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.

Willard A. (Bill) Gossett, 97, Overland Park, KS died January 27, 2003 at his home. Bill was born on January 20, 1906 to John David and Anabel “Tice” Gossett. He completed Topeka High School in 1923 and graduated from Washburn University in 1927 with a degree in civil engineering. He was married to Marjorie “Gonzales”…

Robert J. “Bob” Collins, 53, Blue Springs, MO passed away January 20, 2003 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Cremation. Memorial services are 10 am Thursday, January 30, at Plaza Heights Baptist Church, 1500 SW Clark Rd., Blue Springs, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests…

Mildred Irene (Ketron) Rodriguez went to heavenly rest on January 20, 2003 at Ashton Court Care Center in Liberty, MO, following another stroke. In accordance with her wishes, there will be a cremation, no memorial service, and her ashes will be buried in Evergreen Cemetery, DeWitt, MO. The family would appreciate cards or any other…

Joan Walter, 73, Kansas City, MO passed away January 19, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center. Cremation.

Alonzo Rouse Kieffer, III, 66, Houston, TX passed away January 15, 2003 at Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in COlumbia, MO. Cremation.

Shirley Ann “Darrah” Thornton, 52, Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2003. Memorial Services will be at New Home Baptist Church 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 19, 2003. Tiffany Center Building, 16021 East 40 Highway, KCMO. Second service will be Monday, January 20, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at VFW Hall, Post…

Mary Jane Bair, 85, Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2003 peacefully in her home. Graveside Services will be held at a later date.

Mary Alice Cunningham, 91, Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2003. She will be lovingly missed by family and friends. Memorial Services will be 3:00PM, January 20, 2003 at Loma Vista Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Loma Vista Baptist Church.

Harold W. Hupp, 72, Columbia, MO passed away at the Columbia VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. Cremation.

Carol Chapman Irwin, of Westwood Hills, KS passed away at her home January 6, with her children by her side. Memorial Services will be 11:00AM Monday, January 13 at Old Mission United Methodist CHurch at Shawnee Mission and Mission Road Parkway. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 2007…

Mary B. Sesler, 66, Belton, MO passed away January 5, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.