James Robert Napper, 89, Sweet Springs, MO passed away February 22, 2003 at Sweet Springs Villa. Cremation.

Elmer E. Hanks, 76, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, February 21, 2003 at home. Cremation. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Friday, February 28 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to American Lung Association or Carondelet Hospice. Gene was born May 30, 1926 in…

Craig C. Clifton, 56, Lone Jack, MO, formally of Independence, MO passed away February 19, 2003. Military graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 26 at Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call 6-7:30 PM, Monday, 24th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 61st and Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers,…

Harold L. Temple, Sr., 63, Kansas Citym KS passed away February 16, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Betty Hutchinson, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away February 15, 2003 at Bridgewood Nursing Home. Cremation. Betty was born August 7, 1924 in Pilot Grove, MO. She is survived by her sister-in-law Gloria Umbles of Minneapolis, MN, niece Iraceale Gleason, and five generations of nieces and nephews. Aunt Betty will be lovingly remembered by…

Margaret Penn, 76, Kansas City, MO passed away February 7, 2003 at Woodbine Nursing Home in Gladstone, MO. Cremation.

Donna H. Carslisle, 74, Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at Indian Creek Nursing Home. Cremation. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. Donna was born May 21, 1928 in Canton, S.D. She is survived by her children Diane Carlisle of Overland Park, KS and son Scott Carlisle…

Catherine Elizabeth Schaeffer, 84, Lebanon, PA passed away February 4, 2003 at White Oaks Terrace, KCMO. Cremation. She is survived by her sons Gary and wife Du, and Dennis and wife Tien.

Brook N. Brecher, 29, Excelsior Springs, MO passed away Sunday, February 2, 2003 at his residence. Cremation. Memorial Services will be 5:00 PM Saturday, Fabruary 8, 2003 at his parents home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Salvation Army.

Willard A. (Bill) Gossett, 97, Overland Park, KS died January 27, 2003 at his home. Bill was born on January 20, 1906 to John David and Anabel “Tice” Gossett. He completed Topeka High School in 1923 and graduated from Washburn University in 1927 with a degree in civil engineering. He was married to Marjorie “Gonzales”…