Kape M. Caplinger, 47, Louisburg, KS passed away June 26, 2010 at home in Louisburg.  She was born in Decatur, IL on January 6, 1963 to Benjamin and Sandra Caplinger.  Kape will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  

 Edward E. Young, 78, Raytown, MO passed away June 22, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  He was born October 1, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Edward and Ellen Young.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  A military burial will take place at Leavenworth…

Elden Clifton Jones, 85, of Prairie Village, KS, went home to be with his Lord on June 22, 2010 at his home. Mr. Jones was born May 1, 1925 in Mt. Washington, MO, to Archie and Myrtle (Pickering) Jones. Elden served in U.S. Navy from 1943-46 in the photo corp. He then attended the University…

  KENNETH K. KATEKARU, SR. Kenneth K. Katekaru, Sr., 78, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away June 22, 2010. Kenneth suffered a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Toni, of 55 years. He had three children, Beverly Jenkins of Inedpendence, Kenny Katekaru, Jr. and his wife Barb of Raytown, and Paul Katekaru of…

Teresa Sierra, 50, of Kansas City, MO., passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 after a two year long battle against cancer. Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Liera, and her younger sister, Isabel Moses. She is survived by her husband, Edgar Sierra, her son, Joseph Sierra, and daughter, Francesca Sierra. Also by…

Henrietta “Fuzzy” Cross, our beloved centenarian, who in her life was a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend passed away on June 21, 2010 at the age of 104. She was at home with her family and under Hospice Care at the time of her passing. Henrietta’s zest for life…

Lorenza Don Slinger, 82, passed away at his home, surrounded by family on June 20, 2010. He was born June 30, 1927 in Higginsville, MO. He attended grade schools in Higginsville and Richmond and graduated from high school in Carrollton, MO. He attained a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of…

Patricia “Peggy” Dawes, 85, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 26th, 3:00 p.m., at McGilley State Line Chapel. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Private family inurnment will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg,…

 Edwin Smith, 73, Kansas City, MO passed away June 19, 2010 at Plaza Manor in Kansas City.  He was born on February 10, 1937.  Edwin will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Cremation will take place with no services to follow.  

 Emily A. Knesel, 66, Kansas City, MO passed away June 18, 2010 at home.  She was born May 16, 1944 in Kansas City to Clyde and Frances Osborn.  Emily will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.