Ted Boyd, 48, Independence, MO passed away February 4, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center.  Ted was an Independence resident for more than 35 years.  Ted graduated from William Chrisman in 1979, and in 1993 from Park University.  He was a deacon, and was very active in his church, New Hope RLDS of Independence.  Ted enjoyed…

Gerald H. Fitch, 93, died at the Monterey Nursing Center Thursday, February 4, 2010.   Dr. Fitch, a retired dentist, was born May 16, 1916 in West Baden, Indiana.   He is survived by his wife Retha Fitch and step-children Aleta Nelson (Willard), John Davis (Joan), Hal Davis (Barbara Brock), three sisters-in-law, eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews,…

Howard N. Stiefer, 62, Plattsburg, MO passed away February 3, 2010 at his home.  Howard was born September 19, 1947 in Nampa, ID to Howard and Lola Stiefer.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.  Howard will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Carlos Valverde, 78, Kansas City, KS passed away February 2, 2010 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.  Carlos was born October 23, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to Juan and Jesus Valverde.  Carlos will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Kenneth Faulkner, 61, Lathrop, MO passed away February 2, 2010 at his home.  Cremation. A graveside service will be held at a later date.  He is survived by his 7 children, 12 grandchildren, and a sister.  Kenneth will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him

 Veronica L. Peed-Mackey, 83, of Kansas City, KS passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at her home from lung cancer.    Mrs. Mackey was born February 13, 1927 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Raymond & Hazel (Kirkpatrick) Peed.   Veronica had a 21 year long career with Ambassador Food service where she was a chef…

  Jeffrey Linn Taylor, 50, of Grandview, MO. passed away Feb. 1, 2010 at the VA Medical Center. Jeff was born in 1959 to Herb and Nancy Taylor and was the third of five children. For those who knew Jeff knew of his love for photography, crossword puzzles, cross stitching and his willingness to help…

Marilyn Teeter, 73, of Independence, MO passed away January 30 2010 in Independence. Ms. Teeter was born June 24, 1936 in Fayetteville, AR. She retired from the Kansas City Police Dept. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Nova Teeter and a brother, Howard. She is survived by a brother, Charles and…

Carolyn Watskey, 73,Kansas City, MO, passed away January 30, 2010, at her home. A memorial service will be held 11 AM, Monday February 8, 2010 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 9420 James A. Reed, KCMO, 64138. A visitation will precede the service starting at 10 AM. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents,…

Bill Patterson, 77, Fairway, KS passed away January 28, 2010 at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by his family. Heart disease was the contributing cause of his death. Bill was born February 1, 1932 to Hazel and Walter Patterson, the last of 6 children, in Metropolis, IL (the home of Superman, he liked to tell…