John Van Hercke, 65, Olathe, KS, passed away March 28, 2005, at Johnson County Nursing Home. Cremation. John is survived by his sons, John Jr., and Paul Van Hercke; two grandchildren, Kyra and Logan; and three nieces, Debbie Carr, Kathy Taylor, and Cheryl Babcok.

Kenneth L. Severe, 80, Maysville, MO, passed away March 28, 2005, at Wilshire at Lakewood. Kenneth is survived by sons, Kenny and Dick; and daughters, Kristi Hampton, Patricia Teeney and Mickey Boydston; brothers, Jack and John. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Opal Severe and brother, Steven Keith Severe.

Margaret Jane Humberd, 76, Cameron, MO passed away March 26, 2005. Cremation.

Suzanne E. Green, 74, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Suzanne was born July 31, 1930, in…

James T. Cooper, 72, Kansas City, KS, passed away March 25, 2005, after a brief illness. Cremation. James was born Sept., 21, 1932. He worked for Graves Truck Lines for 32 years before retiring. He is survived by his sons, James M. Cooper, and Steven P. Cooper, both of Kansas City, KS; daughter, Deena K.…

Donald Mingee passed away March 22, 2005. Cremation.

Everett Byrd, Jr., 38, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away March 22, 2005, at home. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, at First Baptist Church of Raytown.

Juanda Stevens, 68, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005, at her home. A short visitation will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Graveside services will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. She was preceded…

Donald R. Briscoe, 72, died March 18, 2005, at Kansas City Veterans Hospital. He was born in Lincoln, KS, to William Harvie Briscoe and Elizabeth Musser. He served in the Korean War. As a civilian he worked as a laborer. He leaves behind four brothers, Harold, Wendell, Dennis, and Stephen Briscoe; two sisters, Wilma Major…

Blanche Anderson, 89, Kansas City, MO passed away March 17, 2005 at Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Kansas City, MO. Cremation.