Jane Elam, born Nov. 25, 1957, went home to the Lord on June 26, 2008, following a brief struggle with non-smoker’s lung cancer. After graduating from Shawnee Mission South High School, Jane earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Kansas in 1980. In 1991 she married Carleton Britt Elam. Jane worked in…

Bettyanne Pringle, Prairie Village, Kan., passed away June 25, 2008, of natural causes. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Ernest Rees Pringle. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Anne Kyser and Jan Michael; five grandchildren, Gianni Perry, Doug Kyser, Rees Michael, Sam Velie, Zoe Velie; and two great-grandchildren, Juliette Kyser and Elan Kyser.…

Jacquelyn Ann Duncan, 61, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

Kenneth George Wilbur Kellogg, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away June 24, 2008.  He was born on May 5, 1922 to Earl and Iola (Arnold) Kellogg.  He is survived by many family members will truly miss him. 

Edna Marie Sinclair, 76, of Stover, MO passed away June 23, 2008 in Columbia, MO.  Edna was born on July 15, 1931 in Moberly, MO to the late Virgil Avery and Anna Jane Betty Nichols Procter. 

Clara Marie Twork, 89, of Shawnee, KS passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008.

    Clara M. Twork, 89, formerly of Westland, Michigan passed away June 22, 2008 in Shawnee, Kansas. She is survived by her children Larry (Irene Hodge), Carole (Steve) Anderson; three grandchildren: Erik Twork, Ryan and Lauren Anderson. A memorial service will be July 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Glen Eden Cemetery Chapel with burial next to her…

Jack Evans, 88, Raytown, Mo., died quietly at home on June 21, 2008, after a long illness. He spent his entire life in the Kansas City area except for six years served in active duty as a U.S. Marine in WWII of which he was very proud. He is survived by his wife of 62…

Lydia O’Dell, 92, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008 in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Laurie Bartelli, 51, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on Thursday June, 19, 2008.