Jimmie (Jim) Gragg, 62 of Ottawa, KS passed away March 17, 2003 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be 9 AM Friday March 21, 2003 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Jimmy Gragg; four step shildren, Wonda Rosenburg, Jo Staley, Scott &…

Helry Clay DeFord, 88, Overland Park, KS passed away March 12, 2003 at his home. Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, 1625 W. 92nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64114

Darrell D. Hockensmith, 64, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 11, 2003 at home, followed by his dog Shelly. Cremation. Memorial services will be 4:00 PM Saturday, March 15, 2003 at John Knox Chapel, Lee’s Summit, MO. Darrell was born November 11, 1938 in Aimes, Iowa. Hiss hobbied included working with the Strother Freetrappers,…

Vernon Lee Maendele, 65, Kansas City, MO passed away March 10, 2003 at Truman West Medical Center. Cremation.

Margaret Amelia Cleveland, 89, formerly of El Paso, TX passed away March 8, 2003. A memorial mass will be 9:30 AM Saturday, March 15, 2003 at St. Patrick Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64116. In leu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Church of North Care Hospice, 2900 Clay…

Doris R. Mullin, 71, Warrensburg, MO passed away March 6, 2003 at Western Missouri Medical Center. Cremation.

Sandra Jean Sheaffer, 60, Richmond, KS passed away February 5, 2003 at Overland Park Regional Hospital. Cremation.

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,…