Nancy K Clevenger, 73, Raytown, MO passed away January 16, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Nancy was born August 1, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by; husband, Juel Clevenger, of the home; son, David Firnhaber; daughters, Susan Timmer and Carole Barr; step sons, Stephen Clevenger, Barry Clevenger, and R. Clark Clevenger;…

Lizabeth Smith, 53, of Independence, passed away January 15, 2011. A visitation will be held at 5 PM and memorial service following at 6 PM Wednesday January 19th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Cancer Action 4010 S. Lynn  Court Independence,…

Charles Benco, 63, Holden, MO, passed away January 15, 2011 at his home, from cancer. Mr. Benco was born June 28, 1947, in Lorain, Ohio,moving to MO five years ago. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era, 1965-1968. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles…

Gerald “Jerry” E. Kelly, 73, of Peculiar, Mo., passed away January 15, 2011, surrounded by family.  The memorial service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Peculiar, 184 E. Broadway, in Peculiar.  He is survived by his wife Jo Ann (Westerman) Kelly of the home; sister Kathleen Kirchner and husband Charles of…

James Kenneth Bainbridge, 69, Liberty, MO passed away January 15, 2011 at his home in Liberty.  James was born July 14, 1941 in Fort Smith, AR to Forrest and Helen Bainbridge.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Services are pending at this time.  Visits: 1

Margaret S. Kenning, 89, of Overland Park passed away Friday, Jan 14, 2011. Margaret was born July 15, 1921, in Osnabruck, Germany. She came to Kansas City in 1955. Margaret retired from St. Elizabeth’s school where she worked in the cafeteria for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Helmut. Survivors include…

Luther W. Peghee, Sr., 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 14, 2011. Burial will be January 28, 2011 at 11 a.m., at Leavenworth National Cemetery. A memorial service will be the same day at 1 p.m., at the 47th Street Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS. Luther was born September 19, 1921 in Clarksdale,…

James Marvin Kraas, 53, of Raytown, MO passed away January 14, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  He was born March 12, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Marvin and Helen Kraas.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. Visits: 1

Charles Conway, Jr., 81, Raytown, MO passed away January 14, 2011 at his home. Visitation will be held 6-7:30 PM, Tuesday January 18, 2011 at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. The Rosary will be read at the end of the visitation, beginning at 7:30 PM. A mass of Christian burial will…

LUCY MALIA KESTER Lucy Malia Kester , infant daughter of Joshua & Wendy Kester, passed away at St Luke’s Hospital. She is survived by her brothers Aidan & Isaac, grandparents’ Baker & Kester, aunts, uncles and cousins (Arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677) Visits: 1