Thomas Martin Baker, O.D., 69, passed away July 31, 2007 in Columbia, MO. Dr. Baker was born on August 19, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to the late Thomas A. and Delia B. (Costello) Baker. He moved his family and relocated his Optometry practice to Holliston, MA in 1964. After a successful career he retired to…

John Louis Riling, 53, Independence, MO passed away July 30, 2007. Cremation.

Darrell Gene Ray, Sr., 64, of Sedalia passed away July 28, 2007. Darrell was born on November 5, 1942 in Oakland, California to the late John and Opal (McPheeters) Ray. He served in the Marines from 1960 to 1964. He also spent many years working as a body repair man. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen…

James Marshall Garza, 56, Kingsville, MO passed away July 27, 2007. James was born July 16, 1951 in Indiana, Illinois. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)

Surrounded by her loving family, Susan Kay “Sue” Thornhill, 59, of Clark passed away at her home on Thursday July 26th, 2007 after a brave fight with melanoma. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at Sturgeon Christian Church in Sturgeon, MO. She was born in Moberly, MO April…

Deborah Dee Short, 48, Harrisonville, MO passed away July 26, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Lloyd Greer, 60, KCKS, died 7/26/07. He is survived by daughters Amy Turley and Cindy Dunn; sister Geraldine Gould; grandchildren Madison and Payton; one niece; two nephews. Services on Friday, 8/3, at 10:30 a.m., at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Andrew G. Intelhouse passed awat at his home of the age of 61. Mr. Intelhouse worked as a machinist in the field of metal fabrication. He leaves behind a brother Richard Intelhouse of Topeka, Ks. Services pending.(arr: Heattland cremation and Burial Society 816-313-1677).

Lynne J. Valentine passed away on June 24, 2007 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center at the age of 63. Ms. Valentine worked in the medical field as a kidney dialysis technician. She leaves behind a brither, Craig Morey of Prairie Village, Ks. Services pending at this time. (arr: Heartland Burial and Cremation Society 816-313-1677)

Emil Lawrence Olson, 69, Independence, MO, passed away July 24, 2007 in Blue Springs, MO. Cremation-No services planned at this time.