Ruth Adams

June 16, 2004

Ruth Adams, 78, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at John Knox Care Center June 16, 2004. Cremation.

Jack F. Browne, Jr.

June 16, 2004

Jack F. Browne, Jr., 55, Avondale, MO, passed away June 16, 2004, at Truman Medical Center. Jack is survived by his significant other of 12 years, Pat Davis; two sons; and two grandsons.

Kent Ed Stout

June 8, 2004

Kent Ed Stout, 44, of Kansas City, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, after a brief illness, at the home. Memorial Services are scheduled at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 13th & Broadway, Kansas City, MO, on Friday, June 11, at 10 a.m. Mr. Stout, the son of a central Missouri family, pursued diverse career interests…

Loris Baustians

June 3, 2004

Loris Baustian, 70, Cleveland, MO, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2004, at Research Medical Center, KCMO. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8 at Raymore Presbyterian Church. Loris was born August 15, 1933, in Higbee, MO, to O.B. and Laureen Wehmeyer. Loris married her soul mate Gordon Baustian on August 30, 1987. She is…

Layton “Red” S. Maxey

June 1, 2004

Layton (Red) S. Maxey, 86, Raytown, MO, passed away June 1, 2004. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Blue Ridge…

Robert Allen Howerly

May 31, 2004

Robert Allen Howerly, 65, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 31, 2004, at the Kansas City VA Hospital. Military Graveside services 11 a.m. Fri., June 4 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

Herbert H. Timm

May 29, 2004

Herbert H. “Timmy” Timm, 54, Platte City, MO, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the VA Hospital in Leavenworth, KS. Memorial Services are pending and will be held at the Platte City Cemetery.

Rubin “Bob” Greenspan

May 29, 2004

Rubin “Bob” Greenspan, 78, Overland Park, KS, passed away May 29, 2004, at St. Luke’s South. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 4, at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. He is survived by his wife, Angela, daughter, Debra, and son, Robert.

Dani M. Saunders

May 26, 2004

Dani M. Saunders, 56, Belton, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at her home. She is survived by her life partner Janice Dollahite and kids.

Gail C. VanHorn

May 25, 2004

“She was touched by an angel and slept.” Gail C. VanHorn, 75, passed away May 25, 2004, at St. Luke’s Medical Center. A prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Oak Wood Baptist Church, 7600 Lee’s Summit Rd., Kansas City, MO. Friends may call one hour prior to the prayer service. A…

Dallas M. Christensen

May 24, 2004

Dallas M. Christensen, 61, of Overland Park, KS, passed away May 24, 2004, at his home. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe, Leawood, KS; graveside services to follow. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Sean & Heather; grandchildren, Abby, Dallas &…

Violet Irene (Campbell) Sackman

May 24, 2004

Violet Irene Campbell Sackman, age 94 years, Independence, MO, died on May 24, 2004, at the Rosewood Center of the Groves. Mrs. Sackman was born on August 13, 1909, in McGregor, MI, and was baptized in Lake Huron on July 21, 1918, as a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day…

William Gale Turner

May 24, 2004

William Gale Turner, 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at home. Friends may call 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Bill was born in Guilford, MO. He was a member of the Cherokee Nation. He attended UMKC and…

Vesta I. Baker

May 21, 2004

Vesta I. Baker, 81, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 21, 2004. She was born on April 26, 1923, to J.L. Scurlock and Bernice Ina Whitchurch-Scurlock in Maysville, MO. After graduating from Cameron High School, she married Virgil Clay Marlatt, bearing a son, David. Later she married Earl Baker in Kansas City, MO. To this…

Robert John Garry

May 19, 2004

Robert Garry, 56, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 19, 2004, at the KC VA Hospital. Survivors include wife, LeeAnne; children, Heather Fox and Matthew Garry; 1 sister; 3 brothers; numerous grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Jack Elwood Wicks

May 13, 2004

Jack Elwood Wicks, 75, passed away May 13, 2004, at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born on February 28, 1929, to Ora and Annie Wicks. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Sharon. Jack is survived by two sons, Jack E. Wicks, Jr., Jarrettsville, MD, and John…

Marcellene “Marc” (Crawford) Rigdon

May 12, 2004

Marcellene “Marc” (Crawford) Rigdon, 77, Raytown, MO, passed away May 12, 2004, at Hidden Lake Care Center. A Memorial Service will be 5 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice or the charity of your choice. She worked…

Anthony G. Prete

May 12, 2004

Anthony G. Prete, 78, Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the Regency Care Center. His ashes will be laid to rest 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Anthony was born March 11, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY. He served his country during WWII in the Navy…

Dennis D. Coe

May 11, 2004

Dennis D. Coe, 31, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 11, 2004, at Independence Regional Hospital. Cremation. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, at Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Esther J. Gaines

May 8, 2004

Esther J. Gaines, 86, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Carmel Hills Living Center. Cremation.