Helen W. Eshnaur, 90, Overland Park, Kan., passed away April 17, 2008, at home after a long battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Eshnaur was born January 8, 1918, in KCK and was a lifetime member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4347 in Drexel, Mo. She was also a member of the LaCygne United Methodist Church.…

Donald S. Sjoblom, 87, Overland Park, KS passed away April 16, 2008.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Frances Louise Flanagan Frances Flanagan, 94, Independence, MO, passed away April 16, 2008 at her home. A memorial service will be held 10:30 am Tuesday April 22nd at First Baptist Church of Independence 500 W Truman Rd Independence. Visitation will begin at 9:30 at the church. She is survived by son George & wife Lyndia…

Delbert R. Ridgeway, 65, of El Dorado Springs, MO passed away April 16, 2008 in Columbia, MO at Boone Hospital Center.  Delbert was born on November 23, 1942 in Pittsfield, Illinois to Arthur and Mary (Pruitt) Ridgeway.  Delbert is survived by his wife, June Ridgeway and many other loving family members. 

  Shirley June Myers, age 84, of John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on April 15, 2008. Shirley was an only child, born June 19, 1923 to John and Geraldine Binford in Olathe, KS. Shirley attended The University of Kansas and was a successful…

Jennifer M. Wilcoxson, 39, Odessa, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation begins at 10:00 am. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 and the Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00 am at Countryside Church, 14150 W. 175th Street, Olathe, KS. Graveside service and internment will be…

Larry W. Walrath, 53, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away April 14, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

David Wesley Bradley, 47, of Columbia, MO passed away.  He was born on August 21, 1960 in Washington, D.C. to David and Betty (Wells) Bradley. 

Brian Williams, 52, of Westwood, Kan., died at Kansas University Medical Center on April 13, 2008, following a hard fought battle with cancer. Born Feb. 16, 1956, and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Brian was a graduate of the University of Texas. He worked for GE Insurance Solutions in Mission, Kan. He is survived by his…

Jerry "J.D." Dyne Wright, 51, Independence, MO passed away April 13, 2008. Visitation will be held 9-10:30AM, Friday, April 18, 2008 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Memorial service will follow at 10:30AM at Heartland. Military graveside services will be held 12:30PM, Friday, April 19th at Leavenworth National…