Lynn Woodruff, nee Cheryl Lynn Andrews, was born on June 5, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Alice Mae Sherrill and Dickey Dale Andrews. Lynn died peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday. August 18, 2012, at Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo., from lymphoma, a form of blood cancer. A celebration of her life was held at Woods…

Richard “Richie” Fallon, formerly of Cambridge, Ma. died August 16th. Richie passed away peacefully at his home in Missouri. Richie is survived by his sons: Richard Jr., Dennis, Donald and Mark. He has 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Margaret “Peggy” Sjostedt of Naples Fl., Eleanor Toner of Somerville, Ma.,…

James David Kivett, 48, Independence, MO passed away August 6, 2012 at Highland Nursing & Rehab Center in Kansas City, MO.  James was born January 28, 1964 in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Judith Kivett.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and host of friends.  Services are pending at this time.

Willa Jo (Wilson) Shreve, 48, passed away Fri., Aug. 3, 2012, at North Kansas City Hospital. Willa was born Nov. 17, 1963, in Kansas City, KS. She was co- owner Mama Boots Preschool, serving children for over 30 years. Willa is survived by her husband of 20 years, John, and her children Aubrey and John…

Linda Hedges was born January 6, 1947 in Independence Missouri. She was born to Larena (Bateman, Hedges) Donnell and William Hedges of Indep. MO. She grew up at Higginsville State School, and later lived at a group home on N. River in Independence, MO.  She lived with her Aunt Viola Bateman, a retired nurse from the Independence Sanitarium…

Diane L. Drury, 50, Lenexa, KS passed away August 21, 2012.  A memorial gathering will be held 5-7 PM, Friday, August 24, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Diane was born March 8, 1962…

Phillip B. “Arkie” Chandler, Sr., 84, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Aug. 20, 2012. He was born in Fayetteville, AR, on Jan. 4, 1928, and married Norma Jane Chandler on Sept. 10, 1950. Phil was a veteran of the US Navy and loved spending time with his cows at his farm in Tiffin,…

Leroy Speer, 63, Savannah, passed away peacefully Monday, August 6, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., surrounded by family and friends. He was born on February 3, 1949 in St. Joseph, one of ten children of Frank and Dorothy Speer.  Upon graduating from Central High School, he joined the Army, where he…

Lois Erickson, 87, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away August 3, 2012. Daughter, Karen Renfro (Douglas), son, Kurt Erickson (Ann), three grandsons and three great granddaughters survive Lois. Husband, Stanley P. Erickson preceded her in death.  Cremation, no services have been planned at this time.