Wayne Quiring, 84, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away May 16, 2011, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Martha Shockey, 63, St. Joseph, passed away May 5, 2011. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Martha worked for the Family Support Division for 33 years in the clerical position and finally the front desk receptionist until her heath forced her to retire. She loved her dogs and cats and loved…

Viva Boyer, 90, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 2, 2011. A memorial gathering will be held from 2-4 p.m., Fri., May 6, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Memorials can be made to Kansas City Hospice House 12000 Wornall Road, or Wayside Waifs of Independence, MO.

Kenneth Williams, 44, Independence, MO passed away May 13, 2011 at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born April 10, 1967 to Arthur and Constance Williams. Kenneth was a brick mason. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Cremation will take place. Services have not been planned at this time.

Theodore R. Helmer, 91, Waverly, MO passed away May 7, 2011 at Missouri Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born April 3, 1920 in Chicago, IL to Theodore and Clara Helmer. Theodore was a US Army Veteran. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Cremation will take place. Services have…

Phillip Tatum, 64, Raytown, MO died May 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 15, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, May 16, also at Heartlans with a military graveside at 2:30 p.m., Monday, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Charles H. Skaggs, 62, Warrensburg, MO, passed away May 8, 2011, at his residence, from ALS. Mr. Skaggs was born May 21, 1948, in Milo, MO. Memorial service 3 PM, Sat. May 21, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 369 NW US Hwy 50, Warrensburg, Missouri.

Bart Strecker, 56, Grandview, passed away May 7, 2011, at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Bart was preceded in death by father, Herman. He is survived by mother Margaret; sisters, Billie and Jean; and brother Greg. Private services will be held.

Sally M. Baker, 55, of Raymore, MO, made her transition on May 5, 2011. Sally was a longtime faculty member at DeVry University in Kansas City where she taught accounting, tax, and computer classes. Although she was proud of her technical competencies at work, she was even more proud of her ability to coach and…

William Duncan, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away May 5, 2011. William is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty; daughter, Stephanie (James) Soltis; and 3 grandchildren. Private services