Donald R. Spease, 49, Maysville, MO passed away February 27, 2011 at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, MO.  He was born November 11, 1961 in Smithville, MO to Donald, Sr. and Susan Spease.  Donald will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

JOYCE “JO” L. MCDANIEL-LOBINGIER Joyce ‘Jo” McDaniel-Lobingier, passed away February 27, 2011 in Independence, MO. Born in Manhattan, Kansas, on September 9, 1948 to Thomas L, and Ima L. Mc Daniel. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Sunday, March 6th,at Duncan Estates Clubhouse, 633 SW Burry Rd, Lee’s Summit.

Donald Joseph Bullion, 77, Kansas City, MO passed away February 27, 2011 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Donald was born June 17, 1933 in Santa Monica, CA to W. Elton and Velma Bullion.  Donald will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  No services…

Francine Dydell, 47, Kansas City, MO passed away Feb. 27, 2011 at her home. A funeral will be held at 6 PM, Sat. March 5, 2011, at In God’s Hands Ministry, 7546 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64131. A visitation will precede the funeral and start at 5 PM at the church. Francine T. Dydell was…

     Sherry P. Sullivan, 75, of Kansas City, KS, formerly of Midland, TX died in her home, Thursday, Feb 24, 2011.        A remembrance gathering will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Sunday Feb 27 at Crestwood Condominiums, 5401 Brookside Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64112.  Sherry was born Oct 5, 1935.  She is…

Brenetta Bates was born August 4,1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Hugh and Willie Mae Williams both of whom proceeded her in death. She had two siblings Raphael Williams of Kansas City, Mo and Patricia Williams of Alexandra, Louisiana. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and never…

Otis Ray Partlo, 69, of North Kansas City, MO passed away February 23, 2011 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.  He was born August 8, 1941 in Crawford County Township, Michigan to Lawrence and Letha Partlo.  Otis will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have…

Karen Sue Harris of Independence, Missouri, passed away on February 22, 2011, at Independence Manor, after a long battle with cancer. Karen was born July 31, 1963, to Willard and Ollia Harris. A graduate of Van Horn High School in May of 1981, she worked for Sunshine Center of Independence, MO for 27 years. She…

Nancy C. Cooper, 69, Kansas City, MO passed away February 21, 2011 at her home.  She was born June 2, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Roy and Betty Ritchey.  Nancy will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

KAREN M. GILLIG Karen M. Gillig, 68, Kansas City, MO, passed away February 19, 2011.  Visitation will be held 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2011 at Blue Ridge United Methodist Church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial…