Robert Lee Higginbotham, age 72 1/2 of La Cygne, KS (formerly of Oldfield, MO) passed away peacefully at home on February 6th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a retired truck driver from Churchill Truck Lines.  He also worked at Vendo, Southwest Grease and Oil, and Wylie Tool Company. He loved…

David DeCaigney, 48, Kansas City, MO passed away February 4, 2008.  He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou DeCaigney; his brothers Steven (Debbie), Michael, and Philip; his sister Susan (Alan) Wartenbee; one nephew and six nieces.

Michael Dennis Puls, 64, Leavenworth, KS passed away February 2, 2008 in Leavenworth, KS.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date.

Flora Bernadine Talbott, 88, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 30, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

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,…