George Allen Saunders, 93, Lenexa, KS passed away January 18, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  George was born July 13, 1916 in Manilla, IA to Austin and Katherine (Soule) Saunders.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Katherine Mary Turner, 61, Excelsior Springs, MO passed away January 18, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Katherine was born May 23, 1948 in Pasedena, CA to Frank and Audrey Cote.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at…

Betty Barnes, 64, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 17, 2010. Cremation. No services are planned.

Mary Elizabeth Smith, 78 Leawood, KS passed away January 16, 2010 at her home.  Liz requested cremation with a memorial service to he held at a later date at her home church, Grace Episcopal Church, Chillicothe, MO.  Mrs. Smith was born August 29, 1931 in Chillicothe, MO.  Liz graduated from Chillicothe High School and attended…

Katherine Louise Nelson, 78, of Columbia passed away January 16, 2010.  Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 23 at Red Top Christian Church in Hallsville.  Katherine was born November 1, 1931 in Boone County to the late Forest and Dorothy (Rumbaugh) Davenport.  She retired as an MICU…

Marion Benjamin Nannen, 74, of Hallsville passed away January 16, 2010 at Boone Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date in Illinois.  Marion is survived by his siblings, Gerald Nannen, Laurie Laforce, Rose Mary Larkins and Carl Nannen as well as his niece Carla Wright. 

Daniel J. Knupp, 58, Independence, MO passed away January 16, 2010 at home.  He was born September 8, 1951 in Kansas City, MO.  Daniel will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services will not be planned until a later date.

Terry W. Swafford Sr., 57, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 15, 2010 at Research Medical Center surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held at 2:00 PM and a Memorial Services following at 3:00 PM,  Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Community of Christ  Church 12600 Byars Rd., Grandview, MO.  There will be a pot luck reception following…

Carolyn Sue Bray, 67, Grandview, MO passed away January 14, 2010 at home.  She was born February 5, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Henry and Betty Wolf.  Carolyn will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Fred LeRoy Conklin, 85, St. Joseph, MO passed away January 13, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Maryville, MO.  He was born May 16, 1924 in Provo, UT to Thomas and Lydia Conklin.  Fred will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.