BETTY LOU CROWLEY Betty Lou Crowley, 61, of Independence, MO, passed away at Research Medical Center after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Betty was born in Independence, Missouri to Ivan and Bernice Goucher on April 11, 1951. She was the 13th of 15 children. Surviving siblings include, Bobby Dale Goucher (Carolyn) Kansas City, Kansas,…

Norman E Foster Wichita, KS. 81, Passed away Nov. 8, 2012. Born Sept. 6, 1931 in Flint, MI. to parents, Eldridge & Christina Foster. Norm graduated from Flint Central High School in 1949 then married his high school sweetheart, Violet Marinovich, on Aug. 5, 1950. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He earned a…

Carole Joyce Brennaman Kelso of Raymore, Missouri, peacefully passed away on November 15, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House.  Carole was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 17, 1947 to Carl R. and Elfriede C. (Klemm) Brennaman.  Carole was a graduate of St. Teresa’s Academy, Class of 1965.  She worked for the Marine Corps…

DOROTHY JOYCE ELLIOTT Dorothy Joyce Elliott, age 84, died at home Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Born in Kansas City, MO, on August 29, 1928, to Joe and Alcy Frazier. She had one brother and 6 sisters. On April 15, 1949, Joyce married Russell G. Elliott. She was a homemaker and mother of five. She enjoyed…

Norman E. Foster, 81, Wichita, KS passed away November 8, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Norman was born September 6, 1931 in Flint, MI to Eldridge and Christine Foster.  He was a US Navy veteran.  Norman will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.…

Henry Orville Koepke, 65, Kansas City, KS passed away November 2, 2012 at Indian Creek Health Center in Overland Park, KS.  Henry was born August 5, 1947 in Lorain, OH to Orville and Matilda Koepke.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Larry Dewaine Bell, 63, began his journey home November 13, 2012. Born February 23, 1949 to the late Robert L. and Ella Gertrude Bell. Per Larry’s wishes he was cremated.   Memorial service will be 11am at Calvary Baptist Church, Fulton MO. Committal and Repass will be 2:30pm at Burns Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Sedalia MO. …

Lola Marlene Cahow, 74, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 11, 2012. She received her wish of dying at home, with her family caring for her. Her family plans a private memorial. Marlene is survived by her four children, Debbie Cahow and husband Michael Murray, Kate Cahow and husband Richard McDonald, Kent Cahow…