Muriel Boswell Covert, 84, went to be with the Lord, August 20, 2003. A memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation. Muriel was born February 24, 1919…

Mary L. Brooks, 67, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away August 19, 2003 at her home. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday,August 21st at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 501 NE Missouri Road, Lee’s Summit, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her husband Charles; 2…

Harold W. McGruder, 78, Kansas City, MO passed away August 12, 2003 at his home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at Missouri Veterand Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Cremation.

Ruth J. Cronkite, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away August 12, 2003 at her home. Cremation.

Carole M. Todd, 64, passed away August 11, 2003. Carole was born January 3, 1939. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Davis and granddaughter, Katherine Mendonsa of Overland Park, KS along with many friends and loved ones. Mom, you are a beautiful soul, continue to enjoy your journey. Cremation without services.

Lt. Col Robert C. Dexter, 80, Kansas City, MO passed away August 11, 2003. Military services will be held 1:30 PM, Monday, August 18 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Cremation. He retired from USAF, and received The Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Commendation Medal and The Air Medal. He also piloted Air Force One…

George Louis Boss, 47, Grandview, MO passed away August 10, 2003. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM, August 14th at SilverCrest @ Walnut Park, 13060 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Cremation. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Resident Activity Fund at SilverCrest @ Walnut Park. George was born November 14,…

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…