Carol Elaine Heilmann, 65, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully at home January 13th, 2016, holding her son’s hand. She ran circles around a severe lung disease as long as humanly possible. She is preceded by her brother Lance Heilmann, father Charles Heilmann, and mother Maryann Heilmann. Elaine was born in El Dorado, KS,…

James C. Wiley, Jr. , 77, of Blue Springs, MO passed away January 11, 2016 at Seasons Care Center in Kansas City, MO.  Jim was born March 4, 1938 in Higginsville, MO to James Clarence and Virginia Lee Wiley.  A memorial service will be held on January 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Eastside Baptist…

Joseph B. Staihr passed away January 10, 2016, at his home in Independence, Mo.  J.B. was born February 10, 1932, and was the youngest child of Joseph B. Staihr Sr.  and Claire M. (Gillen) Staihr.   J.B. was was a life-long resident of the Independence area, graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1949 then enlisting…

Nancy Sights, 60, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Boone Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Columbia Cemetery, 30 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203.  Nancy is survived by her daughter Victoria Elizabeth Sights, of Columbia and her mother,…

  Lorene Rose Morris (Twyman) 80, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016. Lorene was born February 19, 1935. Her memory will be cherished by family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held January 19, 2016, 5 pm, at Westside Family Church. 8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa, KS, 66227. West Venue Room (west side…

Lois McCallister Sublett died peacefully with family at her side in her home in Columbia, MO, on January 10, 2016. She was 83. Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Thomas Sublett, and her parents, Evalyne and Marion (Mac) McCallister. She graduated from Hickman High School and married Tom in 1950.…

Emma McKenzie, 79, Independence, MO, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away January 10,2016; a life well lived.  A visitation will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 14th with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 PM at Heartland in Raytown, MO.  Emma was born December 23, 1936 in Kansas City, MO and…

Janice Rue Stephens , 65, of Columbia passed January 10, 2016.   Jan was born on May 28, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Robert and Wilma (Waldron) Ellrich.  A celebration of life will occur at a later date.  Jan was passionate about her family, always putting them first.   Jan worked in sales at…

Ralph E. Kinnett, 86, Raytown, Missouri, passed away January 9, 2016.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Raytown Church of Christ.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House – Family Room, Kansas City, Missouri. Ralph was born September 17, 1929, in…