Rubin “Bob” Greenspan, 78, Overland Park, KS, passed away May 29, 2004, at St. Luke’s South. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 4, at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. He is survived by his wife, Angela, daughter, Debra, and son, Robert.

Dani M. Saunders, 56, Belton, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at her home. She is survived by her life partner Janice Dollahite and kids.

“She was touched by an angel and slept.” Gail C. VanHorn, 75, passed away May 25, 2004, at St. Luke’s Medical Center. A prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Oak Wood Baptist Church, 7600 Lee’s Summit Rd., Kansas City, MO. Friends may call one hour prior to the prayer service. A…

Dallas M. Christensen, 61, of Overland Park, KS, passed away May 24, 2004, at his home. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe, Leawood, KS; graveside services to follow. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Sean & Heather; grandchildren, Abby, Dallas &…

Violet Irene Campbell Sackman, age 94 years, Independence, MO, died on May 24, 2004, at the Rosewood Center of the Groves. Mrs. Sackman was born on August 13, 1909, in McGregor, MI, and was baptized in Lake Huron on July 21, 1918, as a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day…

William Gale Turner, 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at home. Friends may call 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Bill was born in Guilford, MO. He was a member of the Cherokee Nation. He attended UMKC and…

Vesta I. Baker, 81, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 21, 2004. She was born on April 26, 1923, to J.L. Scurlock and Bernice Ina Whitchurch-Scurlock in Maysville, MO. After graduating from Cameron High School, she married Virgil Clay Marlatt, bearing a son, David. Later she married Earl Baker in Kansas City, MO. To this…

Robert Garry, 56, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 19, 2004, at the KC VA Hospital. Survivors include wife, LeeAnne; children, Heather Fox and Matthew Garry; 1 sister; 3 brothers; numerous grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Jack Elwood Wicks, 75, passed away May 13, 2004, at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born on February 28, 1929, to Ora and Annie Wicks. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Sharon. Jack is survived by two sons, Jack E. Wicks, Jr., Jarrettsville, MD, and John…

Marcellene “Marc” (Crawford) Rigdon, 77, Raytown, MO, passed away May 12, 2004, at Hidden Lake Care Center. A Memorial Service will be 5 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice or the charity of your choice. She worked…