Donald Eric Johnson of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2009. Born on March 19, 1929, to Vera and Eric Johnson of Kansas City, Don grew up in the area and attended KU at Lawrence, receiving his bachelor’s degree and then a master’s in Business Administration. He then joined the U.S.…

Gloria Jean Morse, 61, Liberty, MO passed away September 12, 2009 at home in Liberty.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Anita Marie Bergman, 40 of Shawnee Ks, passed away suddenly on Saturday September 12. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday September 19th at the St Luke’s Episcopal Church at 5325 Nieman, Shawnee Ks at 1100 with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Anita was starting her 10th year as…

Walter R. Bebout, 60, Kansas City, Missouri, died September 11, 2009 in a car accident. He was born May 15, 1949 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Walter recently retired as Director of Government Relations for the American Kennel Club. He was preceded in death by: mother, Mathilda Bebout; father, Meredith Bebout; and brother, Doug Bebout. He is…

On July 4, 1927, God sent a firecracker into the world. Mary Francis Weaver Clements was born to Leo and Thelma (Eytchison) Weaver in Kansas City, MO. She grew to adulthood in Kansas City, KS, and attended schools in the area. She graduated from Wyandotte High School. By her choice of K-State, she turned her…

Florance Louise Berner Garrett, 89, a woman known for fun and the love of family, passed away on September 10, 2009.  She was born on July 23, 1920 at Brokaw Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois to Louis and Eleanor Berner who preceded her. Her brother, Louis Berner, Jr., and sister, Eleanor (George) Hunt, also preceded her. Florance…

Jody LaForte, 41, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009.  A graveside service will be held at Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor, Missouri, on Sunday Sept. 20th, 2009, at 2 PM.  Jody was born February 23, 1968 in Independence, Missouri.  Jody enjoyed roofing and recently started a business, K & J Roofing.  He also enjoyed…

Michael R. Darrah Michael Darrah, Lee‘s Summit, MO, passed away September 9, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday September 12th at Greater New Home Baptist Church 501 S. Arlington Ave. Independence, MO. A visitation will be held after the service at the church. Michael was born May 16,…

William "Bill" Breeze, 63, Independence, MO, died Sept. 8, 2009. Visitation 6-7 p.m., Mon., Sept. 14, Maywood Baptist Church. Memorial services 7 p.m., at the church. Survived by wife, Jan; sons, Max, Danny; daughter, Jamie; father-in- law, Frank. Beloved husband, father, and friend to all, who is greatly missed.

William Alfred Sanders, 68, of Boonville passed away, Saturday, September 6 at University Hospital in Columbia. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the First Assembly of God Church, 1100 N. 7th St. in Columbia with Pastor Tracy Cook officiating. William was born December 10, 1940 in Columbia, MO to…