David Leonard Parker, 71, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on March 26, 2011. Mr. Parker was born on August 4, 1939 in Bucyrus, Ohio. He is the son of Marie E. (Beck), who survives him and the late Dale Parker, who preceded him in death. Also surviving are his loving wife, Mary Ellen Parker;…

Carolyn Jean Moore, 64, Kansas City, Missouri passed away March 26, 2011 at her home in Kansas City.  She was born November 14, 1946 in Caribou, ME to Joseph and Vergie Harmon.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Rosa Hernandez, 50, Scotts City, KS passed away March 26, 2011 at the Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  Rosa was born November 11, 1960 in Jimenez, Mexico to Merced Hernandez and Bertha Frausto.  She ill be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at…

Viola Bateman, 78, Independence, MO, passed away March 25, 2011 at Truman Medical Center. No services are planned at this time. Cremation.

Richard D. Reineck, 87, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away Friday, March 25, 2011. He was born March 7, 1924 in Bluffton, Indiana.  Graduating from Bluffton High School, Richard moved to California where he graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.  Richard worked in the aerospace industry for…

Nancy A. Reagan Hensler, 52, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Thursday March 24th, 2011. A celebration of life will be held Sunday March 27th at Andre’s, 4929 W 119th, Overland Park, KS 66209 at 5pm She was born April 5, 1958 in St. Louis Missouri Nancy was preceded in death by her father Vincent Reagan,…

Kathleen Myda Smith (née McFarling), 55, passed away at University Hospitals, Columbia, MO, March 23, 2011, of metastatic cancer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Kathleen was born on Nov 9, 1955 in Kansas City to Robert and M. Myda Hutinger McFarling. She married Danni Smith July 24, 1976 and…

Betty Sparks, 84, Belton, MO passed away March 21, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Betty was preceded in death by a son, John Harvey Sparks. She leaves behind her husband Harvey A. Sparks of the home, a son, Sid Sparks (Jane) of Kansas City, MO, three grandchildren; Kristen, Lauren and Brett, and 2…

Michael James Osborne, 65, Sabetha, KS passed away March 19, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  He was born March 1, 1947 in Nebraska.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  A military graveside service will be March 29, 2011 at 1:30 PM at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth,…

Virginia Elaine Winters, 86, Overland Park, KS, (formerly of Liberty, MO), passed away on March 19, 2011 at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, KS. Virginia was born to Carl and Beulah Fredrickson, on January 2, 1925 in Iola, KS. She attended William Jewell College, Liberty, MO, and University of Kansas. In 1949, she married Dr.…