Edward Orin Denham, 74, Grain Valley, MO passed away September 18, 2010 at home.  Edward was born October 30, 1935 in Edwardsville, IL to Raymond and Dorothy Denham.  Ed will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  

Linden Panknin Jr. succumbed to the ravages of disease and age on September 18th in the latter part of his eighty sixth year. He was married to Janice for more than sixty six years, when she passed away in December of 2008. His health had declined since December of 2009. Linden and Janice’s marriage produced…

James R. Daron, 57, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. Jim was born October 24, 1952 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He was laid to rest at Ft. Leavenworth National Ceremony on Monday, September 27, 2010.

 Blaine Norman Mathison, 75, Shawnee, KS passed away September 17, 2010 at home in Shawnee.  He was born July 18, 1935 in Hendricks, MN to Bernard and Constance Mathison.  Blaine will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

LARRY MATLICK Larry Matlick, 68, passed away September 14, 2010. Larry was born in Ethel, MO on April 19, 1942, the youngest child of Carl and Marie Matlick. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard, Buddy and Jerry; and sister, Carlita Hogenson. Survivors are son, Stephen; Stephen’s friend, Michelle; brother, Maurice; sisters,…

Joyce Marquis, 67, of Overland Park, passed away 9/13.  A visitation and memorial service will be Friday, 9/17 at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.  Joyce was preceded in death by; her parents Sidney and Victoria Beattie, a daughter, Michele Dahn and a brother John Beattie.  Survivors…

Don L. Watkins went home to the Father on September 13, 2010.  He was born to Walter W. and Susan B. (Slyngstad) Watkins on January 11, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. Don graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1964. He joined the Marine Corps and served one tour in Vietnam “66-67”. On October 7, 1969…

Harry Oliver Kelly, 89, of Warrensburg and formally of Mainz, Gernamy passed away Monday, September 13, 2010.  He is survived by his children; Melba Kelly-Gordon (Harold) of Columbia, Warren (Virginia) Kelly of Blue Springs, MO, Diana Kelly-Kahn of Hamm, Germany and Corinna (Gotti) Welslau of Ingelheim Germany, six grandchildren; Keith, Karla, Gloria, Tracy, Jan and…

 Edward Victor Hamilton, Jr., 92, Cameron, MO passed away September 13, 2010 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cameron.  Edward was born November 12, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA.  A military burial will take place at Philadelphia National Cemetery at a later date.  Ed will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

John M. McNamara, age 66, passed away on Sept. 12, 2010. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society is where he will be cremated. John is survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother and nieces and nephews.