On the afternoon of January 29, 2008, a powerful windstorm blew through Columbia, Missouri, turning the day from mild to bitter cold. At the same time, Gail Shen passed away in her home. It would take such a heavy wind to extinguish her bright light. She was with family and at peace. Gail Grunbock was born March 30,…

Robert E. Hays, 71, Overland Park, Kan., passed away January 27, 2008. Robert was born in Vinita, Okla., on May 22, 1936, to Rutherford Austin Hays and Hazel Augusta Hays. He leaves behind his daughter, Michelle Hays Anderson; and his only granddaughter, Gabrielle Anderson. Robert and his daughter enjoyed playing golf together along with his…

Richard C. Janssen, 54, passed away January 26, 2008 in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Donald Eugene Garrett, 62, Independence, Mo., passed away January 25, 2008. A Military graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 5 at Leavenworth National Cemetery Leavenworth, Kansas.

Robert (Bob) Wheat, 78, Overland Park, Kan., passed away January 24, 2008, following complications from stroke. Bob was born in Parsons, Kan., and was a talented athlete and student. He married Eunice Rice on April 15, 1951. An Army veteran, he served in the Korean War. After graduating from Pittsburg State University, he worked for…

William C. Shadwell, 67, passed away January 24, 2008, at Carondelet Manor. He was a lifetime resident of Kansas City, Mo. Those left to treasure his memories include his brother, Donald "Sunny" Shadwell; sister, Carol Speer; sisters and brothers in law, Darlene and Merle King, and Barbara and Jerry Louis; as well as numerous nieces,…

May 29, 1929-January 24, 2008 Verna McDonald, 78, of Gladstone, Mo., died at her home on Thursday. She was born in Grant County, North Dakota to Edward and Olga Fried. She was a 1948 graduate of the Bismarck Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Bismarck, North Dakota. She moved to Kansas City soon after and…

Marcy Ruth Despard, 53, Osage City, KS passed away January 23, 2008 at home.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.

Keith E.W. Holder, 61, Kansas City, MO passed away January 21, 2008 at home. He is survived by his loving wife Cathy; and four wonderful children Ian, Scarlett, Dan and Katie. A family service will be held at a later date.

Terry Franklyn Cole, 69, son of Frank & Frances Cole of Emerson, passed away January 20, 2008 at his home in KCMO after battling lung cancer. Although Terry spent more than 30 years in the KC area, he kept close ties to his roots in Iowa. His loving wife Linda passed away only 1 week…