Mary Jane Pratt, 56, of Columbia passed away May 5, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10 am Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Olivet Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Mary was born to the late Lois and Art Vogt on June 11,…

Ray Gale Reck, 66, Raytown, MO passed away May 4, 2009 in Raytown. Ray was born October 14, 1942 in Pontica, Michigan. Cremation. Private family services are being planned fpr at later date.

Beth Paula Finn (May 26, 1942-May 3rd, 2009) Beth Paula Finn passed away on May 3rd, 2009 surrounded by her family in her Kansas City home.  She died of breast cancer after a long struggle. She loved life and even though she suffered during her final years, she still found pleasure, joy and meaning every day…

Matt Fetters, 62, of Centralia entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2009 with his loving wife by his side. An open house will be held at the Fetters residence, 9700 N. Rt. Z, Centralia, MO 65240 on May 16th from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. Matt is survived by his wife Trish Fetters of the…

Lidia Grilliot of Roeland Park, KS died peacefully and gracefully Friday, May 1, 2009 at home surrounded by her family.  A memorial mass will be held 10 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1001 E. 52nd St, Kansas City, Missouri  64110.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to…

Helen Katherine Morris, 96, of Columbia passed away April 30, 2009. Private family services will be held at a later date. Helen was born April 26, 1913 in Madison County, Ohio to John and Sally (Henry) Rothwell. Helen is survived by one son, Russell Morris of Maryland; and one daughter, Betty Tice of Columbia; three…

Willis Kenneth Aigner, 85, of Columbia passed away April 30, 2009. Private family services will be held at a later date. Willis was born on July 26, 1923 to William and Ethel (Loff) Aigner in Wolverton, Minnesota. Willis is survived by his wife, Janet; three sons, Michael, Patrick, and Thomas; as well as two brothers,…

Barbara Ann Peterman, 57, of Columbia entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 30, 2009 at her home. Memorial Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2009 at Missouri United Methodist Church in downtown Columbia with the Rev. Mike Will officiating.  Barbara is survived by her mother Janet Everson of Lake Mills, MI and…

LeRoy LaVern Maddox, 78, joined his wife Carol in heaven on April 29, 2009. A Celebration of Life will be held 4 p.m. Friday, May 8 at Susquehanna Assembly, 622 N. Jennings, Independence, MO. He leaves his children, Cindy Dorsey, Kelly Woods and Roam Maddox and their families. The family requests in lieu of flowers,…

George A. Diehl (Lefty), age 82, passed away on April 29, 2009 at Lakewood Long Term Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO. He was born in Kansas City, MO to Forrest and Opal Diehl on September 26, 1926. He graduated from Southeast High School and was a Veteran of WWII. Lefty and his late wife…