Sandra (Sandi) K. Abell died August 24, 2010, at her home in Columbia, Missouri. She lost her battle with ovarian cancer after a 4-year fight. She was 54 years old. Abell was an internationally recognized scholar, who spearheaded the University of Missouri’s effort to build one of the nation’s leading K-12 science teaching and research…

 Sharon A. Latimer, 45, Leawood, KS passed away August 23, 2010 in Kansas City, MO.  She was born November 1, 1964 in Detroit, MI to Bernard and Flora Wynn.  Sharon will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Gregory “Greg” J Graeff, age 54, passed away at Kansas City Hospice House on Sunday August 22, 2010. Born March 23, 1956 in St. Louis, MO, to Robert and Fay Graeff. On December 21, 1977 he married Patricia “Tudy” Haglund. Greg lived in St. Louis until 1965 when he moved to Kansas City, although he…

Jerry F. Boutwell, 86, Tulsa, OK passed away August 22, 2010 in Independence, MO.  Jerry was born October 27, 1923 in Abilene, TX to Sidney and Belle Boutwell.  He was a WWII veteran, serving our country in the US Army Air Corps.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

 Carlton James Miller, 67, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 22, 2010 at Meyer Care Center in Kansas City.  He was born June 3, 1943 in Kansas City to Booker and Ruthie Miller.  Carlton will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

Linda-Mae Poynter, 63, of Kansas City passed away Aug. 21, 2010 at home. A memorial service will be held Aug. 25, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society with visitation at 6 p.m., and funeral at 7 p.m. Ms. Poynter was born on June 4, 1947 in Compton, CA. She was preceded in death by her…

 Erma Jean Alt, 80, of Independence, MO passed away August 21, 2010 at home at The Groves.  She was born February 7, 1930 in Johnson County, IA to Ivan and Velma Woods.  Erma will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Cremation will take place.   Services have not been planned at…

Frank Covington Minshall, 57, a life-long resident of Columbia, passed away August 21, 2010 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Frank was born on November 17, 1951 in St. Louis to William Minshall, Sr. and Ruth (Lewis) Minshall.  He was a graduate from the University of Missouri with a master’s degree. Frank…

WILLIAM ELMER OLDENBURG William Oldenburg, 62 of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, passed away August 20, 2010. A military graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, September 3rd at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Dale Lester Harrison, 65, of Holden, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away suddenly Aug. 20, 2010 from heart failure. Survivors include 2 daughters: Theresa Diane Bowie, Barbara Marie Aslin; 3 sons: Robert Dale Harrison, Derek Joseph Harrison & Adam Conley Harrison; 3 stepchildren: Misty Rahe, Brandy Craig and James Price; and 2 brothers: Noal Brent…