Helene W. Hall, 85, died February 11, 2012 at John Knox Village Hospice in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born September 17, 1926 in Centralia, IL to James Orlando Lawrence and Gladys Hosman Lawrence. She was married to Dr. William E. Hall on June 27, 1948. They lived in Osage City, Kansas where Dr. Hall…

Rodney Boyles, 85, Overland Park, KS passed away February 10, 2012 at The Sweet Life at Brookdale Place in Overland Park.  Rodney was born November 21, 1926 in Overton, NE to Carl and Laura Boyles.  He earned his Bachelors degree at Kansas State University, and was a US Army Veteran.  He will be greatly missed…

Sherri Holloway, 39, Belton, MO passed away February 9, 2012.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Febryary 11th at South View Christian Church 13604 Norby Rd, Grandview, MO.  Sherri was born July 21, 1972 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Betty Holloway.  She will be greatly missed by her…

Richard D. Odell, 75, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., died February 1, 2012, at John Knox Village Hospice after a long battle with Leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents, William P. and Flossie Odell; and brother, Mark Odell. He is survived by his beloved son, David Odell and his wife Jill; three grandchildren,…

Lon R. Coker, 70, Kansas City, KS passed away February 4, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Lon was born July 19, 1941 in Marquez, TX to James and Ruby Coker.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

Larry Otis Culbertson, 69, Topeka, KS passed away February 1, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Larry was born February 16, 1942 in Topeka, KS to Jesse R. and Vera A. Culbertson.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

 Charles Marvin “Chuck” Alexander,  80, passed away February 8, 2012, after a brief illness.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Alexander, whom he loved from the moment he met her on her 16th birthday, February 21, 1948. Together they have five children: Dan Alexander (Denise), Bobbie Stewart (Jim), Gary Alexander (Laura),…

Walter Crinklaw, Jr., Stockton, MO passed away January 26, 2012 at Benchmark of Harrisonville, Harrisonville, MO.  Walter was born October 10, 1924 in Kansas City, KS to Walter Sr. and Martha Crinklaw.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not…

Mary Elyse Saft died at home late Saturday, January 28, 2012 following a struggle with breast cancer. She was born on November 29, 1931 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the firstborn child of Kathryn (Radecke) and Edward Anthony Feehan. The family moved to the Kansas City area when Mary was about ten years old. She graduated from…