Robert B. Zook, 93, of Raytown, passed away Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 at his home.  Robert was born June 19, 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He is preceded in death by a sister, Alberta; a son, Patric and a grandson, Mike Lovick. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lena Mary; a son,…

Kathy L MacLachlan, 56 of Deepwater, MO lost her battle to cancer and passed away on January 18, 2011 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband Dale MacLachlan, daughters Cindy Aziere and husband Andy Aziere, Amy Crook and husband Jesse Crook, and 6 grandchildren she dearly loved. Visitation will be held Saturday,…

Trudy Chacon, 71, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Chacon was born July 10, 1939 to Franz and Josaphine Spitzl in Vohringen, Germany. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Services have not been planned at this time.

Lyle H. Chappell passed on to his heavenly home peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at Benchmark Healthcare of Raytown. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Plaza Heights Baptist Church, followed by a celebration service at 3:00 pm. Lyle was born July 23, 1934, in Osborn,…

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. 

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…