Lesta Jane Broshar, born October 18, 1928 to E.R. and Helen Lesta Longennecker, joined her husband Wayne and brothers Richard and Bruce at the gin rummy table in heaven on February 26, 2008. The greatest joy of her life was being a nurturing and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by two daughters…

JOSE’ ARTURO CONDE Jose’ Arturo Conde, 76, Independence, MO passed away on Feb 26, 2008. He was born on July 1, 1931 in Santiago, Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1947, eventually settling in Independence, MO. Jose’ attended Art Center, College of Design in Pasadena, California, and graduated in 1956 with a degree…

Richard McLain Howard, 81, of Belton, Mo passed away February 25, 2008 at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City, MO due to a four year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Richard is survived by his two daughters, Kathy Cochran & husband Mike of Belton, MO and Sandy Peacock & husband Scott of Ogden, UT, 5 grandchildren,…

Ida Mae Jackson, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008.

Virginia Maydene Long, 81, of New Franklin passed away February 25, 2008 at Columbia Manor Care Center.  Virginia was born on June 16, 1926 in Eureka, Kansas to E.B. and Virginia (Newman) Phillips.  She is survived by many loving family members.

Paul Lowe HEINEMAN October 24, 1924 ~ February 24, 2008 Born and raised in Omaha, NE, and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. Preceded in death by his first wife Verla (Monger) and brother Robert. He leaves behind his wife Gloria (Nixon), whom he married in 1987, three children and two…

William Joseph ("Bill") Light 93, died peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital. Bill was born on August 23, 1914 in Newburgh, New York, the son of Mary and Joseph Light. He enlisted in the service and was part of the 7th Army during World War II. While stationed near Seattle…

Kenneth Chester Pease, 86, Leavenworth, KS passed away February 23, 2008 in Leavenworth.  Cremation.  Interment will be in New London, CT at a later date.  Cremation.

Gary Driskell, 50, Independence, MO passed away February 23, 2008. A visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Feb 29, 2008 at Maywood Baptist Church,10505 Winner Rd, Independence, MO. A celebration of life will be held 10 AM, March 1st at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gary Driskell…