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”…

Robert J. “Bob” Collins, 53, Blue Springs, MO passed away January 20, 2003 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Cremation. Memorial services are 10 am Thursday, January 30, at Plaza Heights Baptist Church, 1500 SW Clark Rd., Blue Springs, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests…

Mildred Irene (Ketron) Rodriguez went to heavenly rest on January 20, 2003 at Ashton Court Care Center in Liberty, MO, following another stroke. In accordance with her wishes, there will be a cremation, no memorial service, and her ashes will be buried in Evergreen Cemetery, DeWitt, MO. The family would appreciate cards or any other…

Joan Walter, 73, Kansas City, MO passed away January 19, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center. Cremation.

Alonzo Rouse Kieffer, III, 66, Houston, TX passed away January 15, 2003 at Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in COlumbia, MO. Cremation.

Shirley Ann “Darrah” Thornton, 52, Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2003. Memorial Services will be at New Home Baptist Church 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 19, 2003. Tiffany Center Building, 16021 East 40 Highway, KCMO. Second service will be Monday, January 20, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at VFW Hall, Post…

Mary Jane Bair, 85, Independence, MO passed away January 15, 2003 peacefully in her home. Graveside Services will be held at a later date.

Mary Alice Cunningham, 91, Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2003. She will be lovingly missed by family and friends. Memorial Services will be 3:00PM, January 20, 2003 at Loma Vista Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Loma Vista Baptist Church.