Bob Benton, 80, Stilwell, KS, passed away on March 8, 2007. He graduated from Rural Shawnee Mission High, went to KU, was a WWII Navy veteran and enjoyed his career in sales. Bob had many talents including the sax and clarinet, which he played throughout his life. Survivors include his wife, Bobbe, children, Terrye Morgan…

Loueta Cummins, 69, of Lee’s Summit, passed away at her home on March 8, 2006. Cremation. No services are planned at this time.

James Monroe Rains, 75, of Moberly passed away March 7, 2007. James was born on March 22, 1931 in Springfield, MO to the late John and Mary (Tinsley) Rains. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by a host of relatives and close friends from whose lives his absence will be…

Marvin Ray Lipe, 43, of Columbia passed away unexpectedly at his home. Marvin was born on October 23, 1963 to Wayne and Helen (McClain) Lipe. Private family services will be held at a later date. Survivors include three brothers, Michael Lipe of Clark, MO, Roger Lipe of Armstrong, MO, and Sonny Lipe of Nebraska and…

Carolyn Fiske, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 5, 2007 in Liberty, Missouri. Cremation.

Mary Grimaldi, 58, Liberty, MO passed away March 5, 2007. Cremation.

Forrest Wills, 72, passed away March 4, 2007 at Woodbine Care Center. A memorial visitation is to be held 1 PM Sat. March 10, 2007 at North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 N.E. Vivion Rd., With a memorial service to follow at 2 PM.

Blanche Sybil Peak, 97, of Columbia, Missouri died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at The Court of Overland Park. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 2:00PM at the Country Club Christian Church Chapel, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri. Friends are invited to attend a gathering of remembrance prior to the…

Steven Bloss, 57, of Hoyt, KS passed away on March 2, 2007 in Topeka, KS. Cremation.

Richard Anderson, 60, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 1, 2007. Cremation.