James McKinney, 81, Raytown, MO, passed away Oct. 24, 2008 at his home. James is survived by his wife, Alma McKinney; children Dennis McKinney, and Denise Pueringer; grandchildren Dan McKinney, Lora Young, Rebecca Pueringer, and a great grandson, Kaden Young. James was a 55 year member of the IBEW Local #124. A memorial gathering will…

Carolyn Evangela Jones, 42, of San Diego, CA passed away October 24, 2008 in Marshall, MO.  Carolyn was born in San Antonio, TX.  She is survived by her mother, children, and many friends and family members. 

Karen Jo Malen, 60, of Salem, MO died October 23, 2008.  Karen was born on December 22, 1947 in Chicago, IL.  She was a elementary school teacher.  Karen was married to David.  She will be missed by all her friends and family members. 

Gwenyth Rodriguez, 57, Higginsville, MO, passed away October 22, 2008. Gwenyth is survived by daughters Kelley, and Mandy, grandchildren Thomas, Alexandria, Ivonna, Mercedes, Zane and Alexander.

William H. Whitehouse, 78, Raytown, MO passed away October 22, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House in KCMO.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.

Charles Earl Turner Charles E. Turner, 51 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away October 22, 2008. He was born in Crossville TN, December 7, 1956. He was a proud Marine and a beloved brother, uncle & friend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles memory may be made to The Kansas City Hospice House 12000…

Timothy Charles Shellenberger, age 37, of Overland Park, KS passed away after a brief illness on October 22, 2008. Tim was born on March 25, 1971 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture from the University of Kansas. He was a Sr. Associate Architect with DLR Group in Overland…

John Edward Wilkinson, 65, Pomona, KS passed away October 21, 2008 at home.  Cremation.  Services to be held at a later date.

Precious Lucy Pulido, infant daughter born to Scott and Jerri Dawn Pulido passed away October 20, 2008.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

John "Jack" Melvin, died October 20, 2008, after a short illness. Born November 22, 1935 in Yonkers, NY, Jack spent his childhood in New York. At the age of seventeen, Jack joined the Marines and went on to serve in the Korean War. After his service, he attended Boston College where he played football and…