Melvin Uehling, 62, Independence, MO passed away August 23, 2003 at Independence Regional Hospital. Cremation. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Lyons, NE.

Elise R. Come, 85, Raytown, MO passed away August 20, 2003 at Hidden Lake Care Center. Memorial servicves will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 23 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.

Muriel Boswell Covert, 84, went to be with the Lord, August 20, 2003. A memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation. Muriel was born February 24, 1919…

Mary L. Brooks, 67, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away August 19, 2003 at her home. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday,August 21st at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 501 NE Missouri Road, Lee’s Summit, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her husband Charles; 2…

Harold W. McGruder, 78, Kansas City, MO passed away August 12, 2003 at his home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at Missouri Veterand Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Cremation.

Ruth J. Cronkite, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away August 12, 2003 at her home. Cremation.

Carole M. Todd, 64, passed away August 11, 2003. Carole was born January 3, 1939. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Davis and granddaughter, Katherine Mendonsa of Overland Park, KS along with many friends and loved ones. Mom, you are a beautiful soul, continue to enjoy your journey. Cremation without services.

Lt. Col Robert C. Dexter, 80, Kansas City, MO passed away August 11, 2003. Military services will be held 1:30 PM, Monday, August 18 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Cremation. He retired from USAF, and received The Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Commendation Medal and The Air Medal. He also piloted Air Force One…

George Louis Boss, 47, Grandview, MO passed away August 10, 2003. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM, August 14th at SilverCrest @ Walnut Park, 13060 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Cremation. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Resident Activity Fund at SilverCrest @ Walnut Park. George was born November 14,…

Chester Gillham, 84, Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2003. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM, Friday, August 15, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.