Harry Joe Evans, Jr., 53, passed away May 25, 2003 in Overland Park, KS. He was born May 28, 1949 in Port Arthur, TX to Harry and Verna Evans. He graduated from Wichita South High School and was especially proud of his alma mater, Kansas State University where he graduated with a civil engineering degree…

Karen (Jacobson) Liles, 47, passed away at her home on May 19, 2003 following a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held 1 PM, Friday, May 30 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls, WI. Cremation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Lorraine Jacobson. Survivors include: sisters, Deborah Baldwin, Chippewa…

Thomas Kenneth Moriarty, 64, passed away May 18, 2003 at Independence Regional Hospital in Independence, MO. Cremation.

David W. Crago, 89, passed away May 17, 2003 at his home in Prairie Village, KS. Cremation.

Carmen Vasquez, 74, Kansas City, MO passed away May 15, 2003 at Plaza Manor in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Margaret E. Loria, 76, Independence, MO passed away May 14, 2003. Friends may call 5-6:30 PM, Friday, May 16 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Bld 2, Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. Margaret was born May 19, 1926…

Mary Ann Schenk, 72, of Lee’s Summit, MO departed this life peacefully on the morning of May 11th. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph and her parents Wilson and Ann Mack. She is survived by daughters, Debra Schenk, Michal Ann Rhodes; son, David Schenk; grandchildren Fabianne Schenk and Joseph Rhodes; brother,…

Charles H. White, 77, Kansas City, MO passed away May 11, 2003 at Alpine North Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 9:00 AM Friday, May 23, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Patricia L. Schumacher, 71, Independence, MO passed away May 9, 2003. Funeral Mass will be held 10 AM, Wednesday the 14th at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Independence, MO. Friends may call from 9-10 AM prior to the Mass at the church. A rosary will be said at 9:30 AM, Wednesday. Mrs. Schumacher was born September…

James Persing Blickenstaff, 60, of Leavenworth, KS passed away May 9, 2003 at Kansas City Veterans Administration Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at a later date.