Fern Elizabeth “Liz” James, 92, passed away August 12, 2004 in Kansas City, MO. Mrs. James was born on a farm near Inwood, Iowa on April 16, 1912 to Clara and Benjamin Datisman. During the early 1940’s she was Public Relations Director of Blue Cross/Blue Shield for three states. She was active in the Order…

Jean Houser, 81, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away August 9, 2004, at Wilshire at Lakewood Nursing Home. Cremation. Private family services will be held at a later date in Charlotte, NC. Jean was born July 2, 1923, in Charlotte, NC.

Samuel J. Williams II, 58, Bethany, MO passed away August 7, 2004 at his sister’s home in Raytown, MO. He is survived by sisters, Dawn Ely of Raytown; Cindy Gatchell of Trona, CA and brother Danny Williams of Torrance, CA.

Anne “Lois” Brady, 75, Lincoln, MO, formerly of Deepwater and Grandview, MO, returned to her Creator August 7, 2004. Anne is survived by her husband Joseph Brady; brother Daniel Loyas, Clifton, NJ; children Bruce (Mary) Olds, Deborah (Robert) Runckel, Elaine (William) Ickes, David Olds; her husband’s children Terry (Jack) Hall, Robyn (Kevin) Green, Ted Brady,…

Catherine Erker, 79, Overland Park, KS, passed away August 2, 2004. A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2004, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Olathe, KS. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. prior to the Mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Community Hospice.…

Barbara K. Englert, 62, Chillicothe, MO, passed away July 31, 2004, at Liberty Hospital. Cremation with private services. Although it is extremely difficult to accept the void of losing our loved one, we rejoice in the wonderful memories that will remain in our hearts forever. Barbara’s amazing sense of humor and loving compassion will be…

John F. Jorgensen, 73, Independence, MO, passed away July 27, 2004, at Regency Health Center. He was born January 30, 1931, in Ojai, CA. He was a self-employed commercial artist.

Shirley M. McElroy, 68, Kansas City, MO, passed away July 26, 2004, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Charles; daughters, Lorraine Lordi and husband, Tony of Kansas City, MO, Deborah Koenning of the home; and granddaughters, Jeanette McElroy, Rachael Worley, Heather Koenning and Olive Koenning, all of Kansas City, MO. Cremation with…

Elmer Robinson, 47, Kansas City, MO, passed away July 22, 2004, at VA Medical Center. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Maranatha FWC, 1235 College, Kansas City, MO. Burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Mary L. McKinsey, 76, Savannah, MO, passed away July 21, 2004, at the LaVerna Village Care Center, Savannah, MO. Cremation. Mary was born July 19, 1928 in Greeley, CO.