Susan Frances Martin, 67, Lake Winnebago, passed away July 26, 2010, at Menorah Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m., Friday, July 30, at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Susan was born Oct 10, 1942 and was a member of the…

Karen F. Caswell, 70, KCMO, passed away at Timberlake Care Center on July 24, 2010. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, a brother and her mother. Also surviving her are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge…

“Pat“ G. Hartley, 89, left for her eternal life in Heaven July 24, 2010.  Visitation will be held 10-11:30 Wednesday July 28, 2010 at Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.  A remembrance service will be held at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Association of…

 Shirley Elder, 90, Olathe, KS passed away July 21, 2010 at Homestead of Olathe Assisted Living.  She was born October 4, 1919 in St. Louis to Charles and Pauline Felix.  Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Burial will take place next to her late husband,…

Hillman D. Colmean, 77, of Columbia died July 21, 2010 at Veterans Hospital. Private family services will be held later. Dewayne, as he was known by, served his country in the US Navy for 16 years and retired from Watkins Roofing here in Columbia. He is survived by brothers; Charlie, Larry and Dan Coleman; sisters Diane Watson, Erma…

Adelaide Mary Werden, born September 29, 1919, in Syracuse, N.Y. died July 21, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113. Survivors are daughter Beverly Wilson (Loren), granddaughter Danner Morrison (Norwood); grandson Doug Evans; great grandson Luke Morrison; sister…

Timothy Smart, 61, Kansas City, Mo., passed away July 20, 2010. A military graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Business Hwy. 13, Higginsville, Mo. Visits: 0

Helen Carroll (Mullane) Smith, 71, of Independence, died Sunday, July 18 at home. A memorial Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Independence. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Cremation. A devoted mother and grandmother, Helen was a lifelong area resident. She was born Oct. 1,…

 Lola Lee Owens, 78, Independence, MO passed away July 18, 2010 at Independence Manor.  She was born April 6, 1932 in Cassoday, KS to Ray and Marie Harsh.  Lola will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. Visits: 3

Christopher Andrew Thompson, 21, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 6:00 pm at London Heights Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS.  Mr. Thompson was born 9/5/1988 in Kansas City, Missouri.  Survivors include: mother, father, grandparents, 2 sisters and 1 brother. …