Magdalen Luke, 97, made her transition May 15, 2012 in Overland Park, KS.  Born February 25, 1915 in Yates Center, KS, she lived 70 years in Kansas City.  She worked for SS Kresge Co. as office manager and later as office manager for Style-Craft Greeting Card Co., along with volunteering for many organizations over the…

Sarah L. Phillips, 79, went to be with the Lord, her beloved (Andrew) Paul of 51 years of marriage, and so many others that have gone before her, peacefully on May 14, 2012. She was born and raised in Warrensburg, MO, the oldest child of Ernest and Fannie Regers. She had one sibling Richard Lee…

Donald Lee Spencer, 79, Kansas City, MO passed away April 30, 2012.  He was born September 5, 1932 in Earlsboro, OK to Wesley and Louise Spencer.  Donald was a United States Air Force veteran who will be greatly missed by his loving family and everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services…

Jackie Sherman Robertson, 57, Osage City, KS passed away April 29, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  Jackie was born March 14, 1955 in Hutchison, KS to John W. and Shirley R. Robertson.  Jackie will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been…

Richard S. Waldron, passed April 28, 2012, age 58. He served from 1971 to 1973 in Vietnam. He lives on by his wife, Debra Waldron, 8 kids, and 14 grandkids. Services will be held May 3, 2012 at Praise & Worship Chapel from 1-3 p.m. at 300 Blue Ridge Blvd., Independence, MO.

Violet “Vi” Christian Hampton, 77, passed away at home the morning of May 5, 2012, surrounded by her loving husband of 60 years, Claude, their daughter, Cheri, and their grandchildren Eric and Nicole.  Born in Tazewell County, VA on August 29, 1934, Vi grew up in Cedar Bluff, VA, graduating from Richlands High School in…

CATHERINE E. MUELLER Catherine E. Mueller, passed away May 6, 2012. A Memorial Mass will be held 1 pm Thursday May 10th at St Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO. Cathy  was born October 27, 1946 in St Louis, MO to Clement R. and Edith C. Mueller. She was preceded in death…

Sarah “Pat” Davidson Techentien passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 6, 2012, surrounded by her loving husband of 60 years, Don Techentien and their two children, Gary and Sue.  Born in Levi, West Virginia on June 15, 1928, Pat grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, graduating from Arthur Hill High School in 1947. …

Gregory McSwain, 53, of Columbia, Missouri, died Friday, May 4, 2012 at the University Hospital. Greg was born on April 25, 1959 in Laurel Mississippi, the son of Martha Gay and stepson of the late Earl Gay, Jr. Greg attended Jefferson City High school and later received his GED. He was united in marriage with…