Leonard Albert Adams - Leonard Albert Adams, 41, tow truck driver/welder, died 
March 27, 2004, in Fullerton, CA. He was born November 19, 1962, to Renfro and 
Martha Adams in Wichita, KS. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in 
death by brother Jeffery Lawrence. Survivors include son Elliott Adams, Newton, 
KS; brothers Ronald Adams, Otis Adams, Lonzo Adams, Paul Lawrence, and Robert 
Lawrence; and sister Olive Weese. Visitation was held April 3, 2004, at Neels 
Brea Mortuary, Cypress, CA. Memorial service and dedication of ashes will be 3 
p.m. April 17, 2004, at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, KS.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Kenneth C. Allen - Kenneth C. Allen, 86, Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, 
April 13, 2004. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at Speaks 
Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will 
be in Floral Hills Cemetery. Mr. Allen was born August 17, 1917, in Pleasanton, 
KS, to Claud and Hazel (Brooks) Allen. He graduated from Wyandotte High School 
in 1936, and attended Oklahoma State University. Ken was employed by the Kansas 
City Area Transportation Authority for 37 years, retiring January 1, 1980, as 
Safety and Claims Supervisor. Mr. Allen was a member of Fairmount Christian 
Church. He served in the Army during WWII. Ken is survived by his wife of 64 
years, Ann E. (Lucas) Allen, of the home; daughter JoAnn Karaff, Grandview, MO; 
son Ken and wife Debra Allen, Independence, MO; daughter Linda Moranville and 
husband Jim, Lompoc, CA; grandchildren Kim Driskell, Kasey Guardiola, Kelly 
Allen, Nathan, Bradley, and Tyler Graves; 13 greatgrandchildren; aunt and uncle 
Mildred and Dave LaRue, La Miranda, CA; and other family and friends who will 
miss him dearly. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, brother 
Charles, and sister Doris. (Arr. Speaks Suburban Chapel) Published in the Kansas 
City Star on 4/15/2004.

John Alley - John Alley, 59, DeSoto, KS, passed away April 15, 2004, at his 
home. Services are pending. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County 
Chapel (913) 451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Linda L. Allred - Linda L. Allred, 52, Warrensburg, MO, left this world 
Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, 
May 1, at the Belton Presbyterian Church, Belton, MO. Cremation. Linda was born 
on July 23, 1951 in Rolla, MO. Linda's career as a nurse practitioner was spent 
at Planned Parenthood in Kansas City and in Warrensburg, MO for 14 years, 
following an earlier career as a psychiatric nurse. Linda provided endless 
compassion and laughter to the many patients she encountered daily. As a result 
of her enthusiasm for others, she inspired many people to improve their lives. 
Linda was a "stand out" to many doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners 
whom she inspired to be human, rather than "medical," to the needs of their 
patients. Linda was filled with a contagious sense of humor and joy. She was a 
natural at bringing humor and laughter to all those whose lives she touched. She 
was a talented artist and gardener. She leaves behind her life partner of 25 
years, Dana Dubiner of the home; her mother, Marian Allred of Overland Park, KS; 
three sisters, Judy Ball and husband, Steve of Roeland Park, KS, Suzanne Allred-
Smalldridge and husband, Rene' of Manhattan, KS, Peggy Allred of Salina, KS; and 
brother, Dr. Charles Allred and wife, Janda of Salina, KS; seven nieces and 
nephews; and finally her beloved dog, Toby, her five kitties and a yard filled 
with beautiful flowers and trees. Linda left this world with bold courage. 
Despite her two-year battle with Painful Peripheral Sensory Polyneuropathy, she 
was able to keep her friends and family laughing, always true to the way she 
lived her life - with humor. Barely able to walk, she would joyfully ride the 
motorized cart through WalMart, talking and joking with everyone she 
encountered. With a grateful smile, Linda wishes to thank all the doctors and 
nurses who provided true compassion and endless care. For those who loved her, 
embraced her, and laughed with her during her lifetime, you will hear her in 
your hearts. Contributions to the Neuropathy Association would be most welcome. 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/16/2004 - 4/18/2004.

Leslie P. Armstrong - Leslie P. Armstrong, 89, Blue Springs, MO, died April 12, 
2004, at St. Mary's Hospital. Visitation 1-2 p.m. with Funeral services 2 p.m. 
Wed., April 14, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 421 NW 19th, Blue Springs. 
Entombment Swan Lake Memorial Gardens. (Arr: Chapel of Memories (816) 463-4030) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Ethel I. Balke - Ethel I. Balke, 83, of Lenexa, KS, passed away April 13, 2004, 
in Merriam, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at 
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13615 92nd St., Lenexa, KS. Visitation will be 
from 6-8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m., Friday at McGilley & Hoge Chapel. 
Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Memorial contributions may be 
made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 
66208. Ethel was born August 29, 1920 in Lenexa, KS, to Oliver and Rosa (Bross) 
Boehm and lived there all of her life. A lifetime member of the Holy Trinity 
Catholic Church, she was baptized, received her first communion and was married 
there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elroy G. Balke on February 4, 
2003 and her brother, Clarence Boehm. She is survived by her son, Michael Balke, 
Chief Warrant Officer Four, U.S. Army Aviation, his wife, Toby, and 
grandchildren, Jordan 12, Tanna 11, and Jake 8, all of Savannah, GA; brothers, 
Lawrence Boehm and wife, Frances of Shawnee, KS, Donald Boehm of Baldwin, KS and 
Ralph Boehm and wife, Ina of Olathe, KS; and sisters, Mabel Fry and husband, 
Wesley of Lenexa, KS and Betty Cox and husband, Gene of Richmond, KS; and many 
beloved nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe 
Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 642-3565) Published in the Kansas City Star 
from 4/15/2004 - 4/17/2004.

Marie L. Banghart - Marie L. Banghart, 86, Nevada, MO, formerly of KCMO, died 
April 14, 2004. Funeral services 10 a.m. Sat., April 17, at Schowengerdt Funeral 
Chapel, Butler, MO (660) 679-6555. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sat. at chapel. Burial 
Newton Burial Park, Nevada, MO. Contributions to charity of choice. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

John G. "Butch" Barbarich - John G. "Butch" Barbarich, 81, Kansas City, KS, 
passed away April 10, 2004, at the Royal Terrace Nursing Center. Funeral 
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. 
Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the 
American Cancer Society. Butch was born October 18, 1922, in Kansas City, KS. He 
was highly decorated for serving his country during WWII with the US Army Air 
Corps and for being an American Prisoner of War. Butch worked 30 plus years for 
General Motors before retiring in 1976. Preceding him in death were his parents, 
his wife Betty Jean in 1977, and son Stanley Barbarick in 1997. Survivors 
include son Steve Barbarick, daughter Stephanie Terrell, sisters Barbara King, 
Dorothy Martin, and Mary Pendergrass, grandchildren Jeff George, Jennie George, 
Samantha Barbarick, Nathan Barbarick, Josh Siebold, and many nieces and nephews. 
(Arr. Maple Hill Funeral Home, 913-831-3345) 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/14/2004 - 4/15/2004.

Donald Lee Bardgett - Donald Lee Bardgett, Kansas City, MO, passed away on 
Saturday, April 10, 2004, at Baptist Lutheran Hospital. Funeral Mass will be 2 
p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at Williams Funeral Chapel, 1400 South Highway 13, 
Warrensburg, MO. Burial will be in Blackwater Cemetery near Holden, MO. 
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Donald was born February 10, 1937 in Chicago, 
IL, to Roy Joseph and Cecilia Katherine Strieve Bardgett. He graduated from 
Marquette High School in Tulsa, OK. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees 
in Education from Central Missouri State University, where he met his wife, 
Margaret Ann Lee Sperry. They married on December 24, 1963; Don delighted in 
celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. He taught English and social science 
at Raytown South Middle School and Raytown South and Santa Fe High Schools. He 
retired in 1992 following a 28 year career in education. He was proud that he 
got his social security card and started his first job at age 11, selling sodas 
at the Tulsa Ball Park; his next employment was pin setter in a bowling alley. 
In whatever job, he always went to work 1/2 hour early. He had quite a work 
ethic and for many years worked a second job including selling fine furniture 
for the Macy Co., packer/truck driver for Bekins Moving Company, in retail work 
for Berbiglia and other companies. He was Scoutmaster for ten years with Troop 
25, Boy Scouts of America in Kansas City; he had himself been a Life Scout. He 
also served as president of the committee and in other board positions for many 
years, including the Catholic Committee on Scouting. He was a member of the 
Tribe of Mic-OSay. He was most proud of serving his country in the United States 
Air Force for eight years, including the Cuban Missile Crisis. He liked to tell 
of his experiences in the cold of Greenland. Don was a member of St. Francis 
Xavier Catholic Church, Kansas City. He served on the St. Francis Xavier Board 
of Education for several years. Don was one of the founders of the 49-63 
Neighborhood Coalition. He had an interest in the arts and acted in several 
community theater groups, as well as writing poetry. A former Elk and Knight of 
Columbus, he was currently a member of the American Legion, Westerner's history 
group, Civil War Roundtable of Kansas City, Civil War Roundtable of Western, MO 
and the Johnson County Historical Society. Don had owned fishing boats and loved 
fishing and hunting; he was a long time member of the National Rifle 
Association. A gregarious person, Don kept up with the college and professional 
basketball and football teams, which he loved to discuss. Loyal to the city of 
his birth, he was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. He refereed high school 
basketball and football for a number of years and also enjoyed organizing family 
reunions. He is survived by his wife of the home; son, John Samuel Lee Bardgett, 
Moberly; stepson, Christopher Lee Sperry and his wife, Charlotte; grandchildren, 
Solana Rae Sperry and Gabriel Jacob Sperry of Centerview, MO; sister, Marian 
Spanke, Tulsa; brother, Ralph John Bardgett, Warrensburg; uncle, Carl Bardgett, 
Overland Park; aunt, Leonora Wagner, Highland, IN; and beloved friend, Mike 
Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Allen 
Bardgett. The family suggests contributions to the Boy Scouts or to the 
Blackwater Cemetery Association, c/o Dale Jarman, 1194 NW 500 Rd., Holden, MO 
64040. (Arrangements: Williams Funeral Chapel, (660) 747-6800) Published in the 
Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Miriam H. Blackburn - Miriam H. Blackburn, 64, of Orrick, MO, passed away April 
12, 2004, at Liberty Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 
15, 2004, at Gowing Funeral Home, Orrick, MO. Burial in South Point Cemetery, 
rural Orrick. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at the Gowing Chapel. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Hospital Tree House. Mrs. 
Blackburn was born February 25, 1940 in Michigan. She retired after working 14 
years at Liberty Hospital. She is survived by sons Ralph D. Good, Orrick, MO, 
Billy Gene Good, Drexel, MO, Scott C. Good, Seymore, MO, Eric W. Good, Orrick, 
MO and Ralph E. Blackburn, Liberty, MO; daughters, Debra Gene Clark and Patricia 
O'Dell, both of Orrick, MO; and 26 grandchildren. (Arrangements: Gowing Funeral 
Home (816) 770-3331) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Lillian Mae Borcherding - SOPHIA LOUISE BORCHERDING Lillian Mae and Sophia 
Louise Borcherding passed away April 11, 2004, at Overland Park Regional Medical 
Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 
St. Thomas More Church. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Lilly and Sophie were 
born on Easter Sunday. They left the family to spend their life with God. The 
girls will always be loved and never forgotten. They are survived by their 
parents, Steven and Justina Borcherding; grandparents, Roger and Diane Benson of 
Kansas City, MO, Sharon Borcherding of Columbia, MO and Jerome Borcherding of 
Spur, TX. (Arr: McGilley State Line Chapel (816) 942-6180) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Bernice Marie Booth - Bernice Marie Booth, 84, Kansas City, MO, passed away 
April 11, 2004, at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, 
April 14 at The Church of the Holy Cross, 8311 W. 93rd, Overland Park, KS. 
Friends may call 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, where a Rosary 
will be prayed 7 p.m. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. 
Bernice was born April 18, 1919, in Tipton, KS, to Eugene and Matilda (Jacobs) 
Mueller. Bernice and her late husband Bill were Chiefs season ticket holders for 
over 20 years, season ticket holders to Starlight and New Theater for many 
years, and were avid travelers and loved taking their grandchildren around the 
world. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William E. 
Booth, Sr., in 1997, whom she now has joined in eternal life. She is survived by 
her two daughters, Cheryl Tucker, Gladstone, MO, and Mary Lynn Duncan and 
husband Bill Clay, Kansas City, MO; son Bill Booth, Jr., Overland Park, KS; 
sister Lenore Bates, Prairie Village, KS; three grandchildren, Laura Tovar, Bob 
Sims, and Kim Booth; and six greatgrandchildren. Bernice was an exceptionally 
loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother, and was a woman who spent her 
life practicing her religion, staying close to God. She will be missed everyday 
by those who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made 
to the Colon Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch Rd., Ste. 100, Merriam, KS, 66204. 
(Arr. McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS, 66204, 
913642-3565) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

LeRoy E. Bowers - Mr. LeRoy E. Bowers, 96, John Knox Village in Lee's Summit, 
MO, died April 14, 2004, at Lee's Summit Hospital. A graveside service will be 
held Tuesday, April 20, at Joshua Memorial Park, Lancaster, CA. LeRoy was born 
July 7, 1907 in Iola, KS. He was an electrician and a member of the 
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was preceded in death by his 
wife, Faye, in 1993. He is survived by sons, Wayne Bowers, Sunland, CA and Kent 
Bowers, Blundtville, TN; sister, Leota Cornelius and brother, Allen Bowers, both 
of Lee's Summit, MO; granddaughter, Deanna Bowers and grandson, Michael Bowers, 
both of Sunland, CA. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Melvin Lee Bowlin - Melvin Lee Bowlin, 64, Norborne, MO, passed away April 14, 
2004, at Ray County Memorial Hospital. Visitation 7-8 p.m. Fri., April 16, at 
Snow Funeral Home, 122 W. North Main, Richmond, MO (816) 776-2255. Graveside 
services 2 p.m. Sat. at Fairhaven Cemetery, Norborne, MO. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Paula P. Bresso - Paula P. Bresso, 86, Kansas City, MO, died Sunday, April 11, 
2004, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Ms. Bresso was born August 
21, 1917, in Breezy Hill, KS, the daughter of Pete and Margaret Careggio 
Cambursano. Ms. Bresso was a retired telephone operator for Southwestern Bell 
Telephone Co. where she worked for 27 years. She was raised in Franklin and 
attended Franklin Grade School and graduated from Frontenac High School in 1937. 
She lived in the Kansas City area most of her life. She was a member of Christ 
the King Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO. Survivors include one sister, 
Margaret Kennedy of Franklin, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded 
in death by a sister, Vivian Bresso. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, April 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Pittsburg, KS, with 
Fr. Robert McElwee as the celebrant. Burial will be at Pittsburg Garden of 
Memories Cemetery. Family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bedene 
Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in 
Pittsburg. Donations may be sent or left at the Bedene Funeral Home, PO Box 621, 
Arma, KS, 66712. (Arr. Bedene Funeral Home, Arma, KS, 620-347-4200) Published in 
the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Carl Walter Brown - Carl Walter Brown departed this life April 6, 2004, in 
Springfield, MO, at the age of 83 years, 11 months, and six days. Carl was born 
April 25, 1920, in Waverly, KS, to Walter Manford Brown and Elva M. Fellers. On 
December 21, 1940, Carl was united in marriage to Mary Alvera Stine, and to this 
union two sons and one daughter was born. Carl entered the Army on December 23, 
1940, and served with the 110th Combat Engineering Battalion during WWII. He saw 
action in the Battle of Kiska in 1943, the Battle of Philippines in 1944, and in 
Okinawa in 1945. He was honorable discharged September 1945 in Ft. Leavenworth, 
KS. Carl worked in the KC Leeds General Motors Plant and retired after 30 years 
of service. After retiring, Carl and his wife moved to Conway. He was the deacon 
of the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, New Hope Baptist Church in Cass County, 
and the Conway First Baptist Church. He sang in the choir and was a Sunday 
School teacher. He enjoyed working with kids in the R.A. (Royal Ambassadors) and 
woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, son Carl 
Lloyd Brown, and sonin-law Dr. Darrell Cook. He is survived by his wife Alvera; 
son and daughter-in-law Ron and Linda Brown, Butler, MO; daughter Carla Cook, 
Springfield, MO; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-
grandchild; as well as other relatives and friends. Services were Saturday, 
April 10 at the First Baptist Church of Conway, MO. Burial in Missouri Veterans 
Cemetery. (Arr. Greenlawn Funeral Home North, 417-833-1111) Published in the 
Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Carolyn Hunt Brown - Carolyn Hunt Brown, 85, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away 
Monday, April 12, 2004, at St. Mary's Hospital, Blue Springs, MO. Funeral 
services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15 at the Langsford Funeral Home. Burial 
Lee's Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral 
home. Mrs. Brown was born June 12, 1918, in Wellsville, KS. She moved to Lee's 
Summit with her parents, Seth and Elizabeth Hunt, and sisters when she was six 
years old. She was a graduate of Stephens College and the University of Missouri 
at Columbia. Her father, Seth E. Hunt, was a well known resident and former 
Mayor of Lee's Summit. Mrs. Brown married Arthur Wagner, who was the father of 
her four children, in 1942. Later in life, she married her second husband, the 
beloved Coach Roy Brown, and they resided in Lee's Summit until his death in 
1992. Mrs. Brown was a gifted writer. She taught high school English early in 
her working career, and substituted in the Lee's Summit area elementary school 
system at the end of her career. In addition, she was a case worker for the 
social services department of San Diego County, CA. She was a member of the 
Lee's Summit United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
Seth and Elizabeth Hunt, her sisters Ruth Ritter and Maurine Hagan, and son Eric 
Arthur Wagner. She is survived by her children Carolyn Hunt, John Wagner and his 
wife Jenny Kroll, and Mary Beth Petersen and her husband Ben Petersen; the widow 
of her son Eric, Irene Lopez and her husband Rob Chapman; her grandchildren 
Scott Mitchell, Adam Mitchell, Steven Wagner, Jeffrey Wagner, Christopher Lopez, 
Nicole Lopez, Shaughnessy Wagner; and great-grandchildren Colton, Shelby, Paige, 
Synota, Phoenix, and Calliope. (Arr. Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd St., 
Lee's Summit, MO, 64063, 816-524-3700) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Gloria M. Brown - Gloria passed away April 15, 2004, at Johnson County Nursing 
Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at Park Lawn 
Chapel. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. 
Saturday prior to service. Gloria was born November 12, 1925 in Florida, to 
Joseph Otto and Ester E. Russell Burkholder. She grew up in Grandview, MO. After 
graduation from Grandview High School she moved to California where she met the 
love of her life, George L. Brown. They married shortly after they met in 1945. 
They lived in Phoenix, AZ, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Seattle, WA, before settling in 
Kansas City in 1963. They lived in Kansas City until 1980 when they moved back 
to Phoenix, AZ where they retired. She moved back to Olathe, KS in 2002. Gloria 
worked as a bookkeeper until she retired in 1985. She loved to read, do 
needlework and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Gloria was 
preceded in death by her spouse, parents, sisters, Thelma Bean and Mildred Van 
Aken; and her son, George S. Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon M. 
Brown of ShowLow, AZ and Debbie L. Evanoff and her husband, Larry of Overland 
Park, KS; her brother, Phil Burkholder and his wife, Dorothy of Kansas City, MO; 
six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Gloria was a loving mother and 
grandmother and will be sadly missed. Gloria's family would like to extend a 
special thank you to the staff of Johnson County Nursing Center for their care. 
(Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Joyce Marie Brown - Joyce Marie Brown, 71, Shawnee, KS, died Wednesday, April 7, 
2004, at her home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15 at the Amos 
Family Chapel of Shawnee. Cremation. (Arr. The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 
913-6315566) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Ruby G. Brown - Ruby G. Brown, 85, Kansas City, KS, died Tuesday, April 13, 
2004. Funeral services 11 am.. April 19, Bible Temple B.C., 2804 Hiawatha; 
burial 2:30 p.m. Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Monday at 
the church. (Arr: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Funeral Chapel, Kansas) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

William "Bill" L. Byram - William "Bill" L. Byram, 95, of Olathe, KS, passed 
away Saturday, April 10, 2004, at Royal Terrace Care Center in Olathe. Funeral 
services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at the Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home, 143rd & Blackbob Rd. (913) 768-6777, Olathe. Full Military 
Honors by Earl Collier Post #153 or the American Lefgion will be conducted at 
Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens following the service. The family suggests 
contributions to Earl Collier Post #153 of the American Legion in Olathe, to 
support the families of those men and women who have lost their lives in the 
defense of our country in Iraq. Bill was born January 9, 1909, in Cedar Point, 
KS, living in Olathe since 1951. He was a member of the 1st Infantry Division 
during WWII, where he served in many campaigns. He was preceded in death by his 
wife, Mary S. Byram in 1986. Bill leaves sons, Steve and wife, Nancy Byram, 
George Byram, Russ and wife, Kenna Byram; five grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; and three sisters. He was loved by all who knew him. Published in 
the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Lonnie Samuel Bundy - Lonnie Samuel Bundy, 73, Tonganoxie, KS, died Tuesday, 
April 13, 2004, at his home. Mr. Bundy was born January 21, 1931 in Kansas City, 
KS, the son of Samuel L. and Helen (Holwick) Bundy. He was a Korean War veteran 
of the U.S. Navy and had worked as a lineman for Kansas City Power & Light Co. 
for 32 years. He was a member of the Heartland Church of the Nazarene, 
Tonganoxie, KS and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 
#1464, Kansas City, MO. On February 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to 
Marilyn Campbell in Tonganoxie, KS. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel 
D. Bundy in 1967 and grandson, Samuel L. Bundy in 1996. Mr. Bundy is survived by 
his wife, Marilyn Bundy of the home; three sons, Douglas Bundy, Tonganoxie, KS, 
Dennis Bundy and Donald Bundy, both of McLouth, KS; daughter, Debbie Miller, 
Tonganoxie, KS; brother, Melvin Bundy, Tonganoxie, KS; two sisters, Nona Smith, 
Tonganoxie, KS and Carol Zule, Leavenworth, KS; 13 grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 
Heartland Church of the Nazarene, Tonganoxie, KS. Burial will be in Hubbel 
Cemetery, Tonganoxie, KS. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the 
Quisenberry Chapel. The family suggests memorials to Heartland Church Building 
Fund, c/o Quisenberry Funeral Home, PO Box 993, Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (913) 845-
2740. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Alice Anne Callahan-Russell - Alice Anne Callahan-Russell, 78, Baldwin City, KS, 
passed away Monday, April 12, 2004, at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, 
MO, surrounded by family, following complications from heart surgery. She had a 
full and meaningful life. She was born February 24, 1926, in Chicago, IL, the 
daughter of Charles and Ruth Jane (Laury) Callahan. She was raised through high 
school in Independence, KS, graduating in 1944. She attended Baker University 
from 1944-1948. She graduated from Baker University with a Bachelor Degree in 
Music. She received a Masters Degree in Music from North Western University, 
taught music at South West Texas State College for two years. Returning to Baker 
to teach Music, Piano Keyboard, and Music History. In the 1950's, she attended a 
Folk school in Denmark for one year, affecting many students there, also 
attracting a few students back to Baker. In 1963, she helped launch the first 
Baker in Africa program in Botswana; she taught very basic music from 
traditional sonic sol-tah notations. After returning to Baker she raised enough 
money to purchase a piano for the secondary school there. In 1968, the first 
European Interterm was launched to Vienna and Denmark. On these trips the 
emphasis was on the Visual Arts & Music, mainly in the forum of Opera. Over 
time, these trips became attractions for more than half the population of 
Baldwin. In the mid 1970's, she started a Doctorate Program at Syracuse 
University. She graduated with a Ph.D. in 1977. Her study, a Doctoral Thesis, 
concerned a unique Osage Indian Dance ceremony called "In-Lon-Schka"; this was 
not just a dull academic treatise, but a thing of the heart, stemming from her 
Osage blood. In 1976-1977, Alice received the Outstanding Professor Award from 
Baker University. On July 29, 1978, Alice married Tom Russell, a friend and 
colleague at Baker. Their love lasted and lasts after 26 years. In 2001, she 
received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Baker University. She taught at 
Baker from 19531989. She was inducted into the Teachers Hall of Fame in the 
1990's. After her retirement, for many years she oversaw the "Artists and 
Lecture Series" for Baker and the Baldwin Community. Throughout her life, she 
affected so many people. As she once said, "Baker is my life and my life is 
Baker." Alice will be missed by so many; her memory will live on forever. 
Survivors include her husband Tom Russell, Baldwin City, KS; sisters Charleen 
Potter and Mary June Chubb, Baldwin City, KS; children Thomas Russell, Jr., and 
wife Irma, Memphis, TN, Jennifer Russell, Denver, CO, Spencer Russell and wife 
Jeannie, Overland Park, KS, Fletcher Russell and wife Carol, Emporia, KS, Pamela 
Russell and companion Wm. Jennings, Kansas City, KS, and Tracey Russell and 
husband Nemat Sanandaji, Denver, CO; grandchildren Ameen Kern, Cassendra 
Russell, Mikelle Russell, Tally Russell, Nat Russell and wife Elizabeth, Anna 
Russell, and Camille Sanandaji; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, her Baker 
family, and so many friends from around the world. A Memorial Service of 
Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18 at the First United 
Methodist Church in Baldwin City, KS. A private family interment will be held at 
Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Baker 
University, which may be sent in care to the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 
64, Baldwin City, KS, 66006. (Arr. Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 785-5943644) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

James E. Campbell - James E. Campbell, 41, Kansas City, KS, died April 14, 2004, 
at the University of Kansas Hospital. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 
17 at Simmons Funeral Home, where funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. 
Cremation. Mr. Campbell was born March 29, 1963, in Kansas City, MO. Surviving 
are two sons, Johnny and Wyatt; two sisters, Janie Decker, Platte City, MO, and 
Lisa White, Bexar, AR; three brothers, Ricky Davis, of the home, Lawney Davis, 
Dearborn, MI, and Robert Davis, Kansas City, KS; Aunt Dorothy, Carl Junction, 
MO; and many other loving family members. (Arr. Simmons Funeral Home) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Gino G. Cappuccilli - JUENE BRIGGS CAPPUCCILLI CARNEY FABIAN JAMES CARNEY 
Inurnment will be 9 a.m. Sat., April 17, at Elmdale Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS, 
under direction of Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, 203 Main St., Osawatomie, KS 
66064, (913) 755-2114. Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Mary Elizabeth Cardwell - Mary Elizabeth Cardwell, 78, Lee's Summit, MO, died 
suddenly Easter morning, April 11, 2004, at Truman Medical Center Lakewood in 
Lee's Summit. Graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at Glenridge 
Cemetery, Liberty, MO. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Park Lawn Northland 
Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty, MO. Elizabeth was born December 21, 1925, 
in Kearney, MO, the youngest child of Robert and Mary Jane (Jones) Fullbright. 
She graduated from Liberty High School in 1943, and recently attended her 60 
year high school reunion. She and Clifford Francis Cardwell were united in 
marriage on February 20, 1944, and hand in hand for the next 55 years, they 
faced life's joys, challenges, and sorrows together. Elizabeth was a survivor of 
thyroid cancer and had lived with a tracheostomy and had been unable to speak 
since 1992. Every day she fought and won a battle with her physical disabilities 
and limitations. She was a shining example of perseverance, courage, and grace. 
Her heart was broken by the sudden and unexpected deaths of both her only son 
Clifford Jr., and then her beloved husband in late 1999. Yet even in her darkest 
hour and to the very end of her own life, she was concerned for, and sought to 
aid and comfort others. Her faith was the rock on which she stood, and she had 
an unwavering and abiding love for her Precious Lord, King Jesus Christ, in 
whose arms she is now at peace. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law 
Patricia and John Sexson, of the home in Lee's Summit; sister Opal Gregory; 
daughter-in-law Evelyn Cardwell; and four grandchildren, Melissa, Candace, and 
Eric Cardwell, and Aaron Nance, all of Liberty. (Arr. Park Lawn Northland 
Chapel, 816-7818228) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Agnes E. Carlson - Agnes E. Carlson, 83, Kansas City, MO, died April 11, 2004, 
at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 
15 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at 
McGilley Antioch Chapel, where a Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Aggie retired 
from the Catholic Chancery in 1980. Aggie was born August 22, 1920, in Kansas 
City, MO. She was a friend to everyone and she exemplified the word selfless. 
She dedicated her life to her family, and did so with complete love and 
devotion. She was our inspiration, teacher, and guide, and for this, and so much 
more, she lives on in all of us today. She was preceded in death by her husband 
Robert B. Carlson, son Michael O. Carlson, brothers Richard, Joseph, William, 
Thomas, and Robert Morrissey, and sister Marie Renner. Survivors include her son 
and daughter-in-law Richard P. and Lynn Carlson; her daughter Patricia A. 
Carlson; daughter in heart, Nancy L. Booth; grandchildren Leigh Carlson and 
Justin Tanner; sister Ann Goulding; as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial 
contributions may be made to St. Pius X High School. (Arr. McGilley Antioch 
Chapel, 816-453-7700) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Bernardo E. Carter - Bernardo E. Carter, 22, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 
8, 2004, at home. Visitation 10-11 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial 11 
a.m. Thurs., April 15, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kansas City, KS. Burial 
St. Patrick's Cemetery. (Arr: Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home (816) 252-
4141) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Margaret “Cathy” Cathleen  - MCGEE SCHEURER Margaret Cathleen "Cathy" McGee 
Scheurer, 47, Dallas, TX, died unexpectedly at home on April 10, 2004. She was 
born in Kansas City, MO, on January 17, 1957, the eldest daughter of Joan and 
Tom McGee. Cathy graduated Cum Laude from the Barstow School in 1975, and with 
honors from Duke University in 1979. After graduation, she moved to Dallas to 
pursue a career in direct mail retail with Neiman Marcus and the Horchow 
Collection. In May 1981, while working for The Horchow Collection, Cathy met 
Hugh Scheurer, formerly of Wichita Falls, TX. They were married November 27, 
1982. After marrying, Cathy pursued a life dedicated to her families. She 
brought three boys into the world, Tommy, Paul, and Ricky. Cathy's love of 
family extended to the great outdoors, where she enjoyed weekend gatherings at 
Possum Kingdom Lake, trips to Montana and Idaho and cooking for the boys on 
their frequent hunting and fishing expeditions. She was tirelessly devoted to 
improving the many organizations she was involved with while raising her three 
sons and serving as her husband's partner in the Signature Bank of Dallas. Cathy 
was president of her senior class at Duke University and served a president of 
the Duke Alumni Assoc. of Dallas. She worked as Assistant Director of the All 
Saints Little Saints preschool program for many years. At each of the schools 
her boys attended, there was no task too large or small Cathy would not 
undertake to raise funds or in other ways improve the school's educational 
offering or community spirit. At Parish Day School, Cathy served as treasurer 
and cochairperson of the Annual Gala. She also edited the yearbook and cochaired 
the silent auction fundraiser and served as room mother. Cathy served as PTA 
President for two years at Parkhill Junior High, founded the beautification 
program, and was awarded a lifetime membership in the PTA. She also founded the 
yearly school supply sale fundraiser. While her three sons attended J.J. Pierce 
High School, she served as president of the PTA, was a member of the Booster 
Club, and was a charter founder of the Excellence in Education Fund. She also 
founded the Student Savers Program at Signature Bank. Always positive, she never 
spoke an unkind word, was quick to identify a need and address it. Her warmth 
and enthusiasm naturally drew others to dedicate themselves, as she did, to the 
many causes she held dear. While the light of this exceptional lady's life has 
been extinguished, here memory will live on forever with her many friends and 
family members. Hugh and their sons will miss Cathy. Their love and devotion to 
Cathy will be everlasting. On her desk is a prayer that gives them comfort: 
"When things in life seem hard to handle. . . just know that God is watching 
over you, I know because I asked Him to." Cathy was predeceased by her father 
Thomas R. McGee, and is survived by her husband Hugh H. and her children Thomas, 
Paul, Richard, Julie and husband Mark Curry, Mark Scheurer and wife Cary; 
granddaughters Jacqueline Curry and Taylor Scheurer; her mother Joan McGee; and 
siblings Susan McGee, Tom McGee, Jr., and wife Jill, Sarah Jury and husband Ron, 
all of Kansas City, MO. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 13, 2004, followed a prayer service at 7 p.m. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. 
Both services will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 5231 Meadowcreek Dr., 
Dallas, TX, 75248. Interment will be immediately following the mass at Sparkman 
Hill Cemetery, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX. Memorial contributions may be 
made to Pearce Excellence in Education Fund, 1600 N. Coit Rd., Richardson, TX, 
75080, or to All Saints Catholic School, 5231 Meadowcreek Dr., Dallas, 75248. A 
memorial mass will be celebrated in Kansas City at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 
6415 Holmes, Kansas City, MO, on Saturday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. (Arr. Sparkman 
Dickey Funeral Home, Dallas, TX) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Russell Edward Cato - Russell Edward Cato, 78, Carthage, MO, passed away April 
13, 2004. Memorial services 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, at Grace Episcopal Church, 
Carthage, MO. Inurnment Grace Church Columbarium followed by a visitation in 
Grace Church Common Room. (Arr: Knell Mortuary 417-358-2105) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Catherine C. "Katie" Caudill - Catherine C. "Katie" Caudill, 74, Independence, 
MO, passed away April 14, 2004. Graveside service 12noon Sat., April 17, at Mt. 
Washington Forever Cemetery. Celebration of Life 11 a.m.-12noon Sat. Mt. 
Washington Forever Funeral Home (816) 252-4141. Memorials to Arthritis 
Foundation. Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Lucille Y. Cavender - Lucille Y. Cavender passed away on Monday, April 12, 2004. 
Lucille was born January 31, 1916 in Dot, VA, to Lottie E. and Estella Pearl 
Hickam Flanary. She had lived in Northwest Missouri. She attended Chillicothe 
Business School where she met and married Robert C. Cavender in October 1936. 
Shortly after their marriage they moved to Kansas City where Lucille was 
employed as an executive secretary. She was a member of Community Christian 
Church, Kansas City, MO. Lucille was a member of the Eastern Star, Westport 
Chapter #340 for 57 years. She served as Past Worthy Matron, as well as 
Secretary of the Westport Chapter for many years. She was presently a member of 
the Ivanhoe Chapter #244, and a member of the White Shrine #2. She also belonged 
to ABWA since 1980, and was a member of the Social Order of the Beauceant in 
Independence. She is survived by three sisters, Edna Thompson and Pauline 
Gorman, both of Overland Park, KS and Emma Womack, San Angelo, TX; a brother, 
Elmer Flanary of Savannah, MO; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 
on Thursday, April 15, from 10-11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, I-
435 & Holmes Road. Eastern Star Services will be held at 11 a.m. followed by 
Funeral Services and burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & 
Freeman Funeral Home (816) 942-2004) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/14/2004.

Thomas Ray Champlin - Thomas Ray Champlin, 60, of Independence, MO, passed away 
April 10, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 16, 
2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS. Burial will be in Resurrection 
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Maple Hill 
Funeral Home, 34th and Shawnee Dr., Kansas City, KS. In lieu of flowers, 
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Champlin was 
born July 31, 1943 in Miami, OK and had lived in Independence, MO since 1986. He 
was an Electrician for the Ford Motor Company for 14 years. Tom was a member of 
the American Radio Relay League and received his H.A.M. Radio license at the age 
of 15. He was a member of the Nativity of Mary Catholic Church in Independence, 
MO. Survivors include son, Roger Champlin, Coffeyville, KS; daughter, Sharon 
Leedy, Crossville, AL; father, Raymond Champlin, Miami, OK; brother, Marvin 
Champlin, Joplin, MO; sister, Sandra Jane Hill, Grove, OK; nine grandchildren; 
and fiancee', Linda Crossley, Shawnee, KS. (Arrangements: Maple Hill Funeral 
Home (913) 831-3345) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Geneva J. (Judy) Chance - Geneva J. (Judy) Chance of North Port, Florida, 
formerly of the Kansas City area, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 4, 
2004. She was born in Brookins, AR, on February 7, 1917. She moved from this 
area to North Port in 1961, and was the Assistant VicePresident of Coast Federal 
Bank in Venice, FL, for 18 years. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the 
Living Waters, and the North Port Yacht Club. She was a volunteer at the North 
Port Community Education Center. She was preceded in death by her husband James 
A. Chance in 1992. She is survived by her son Frederick E. (Gene) Allen and wife 
Dorcas, Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, six greatgranddaughters, and two 
great-greatgranddaughters. She is also survived by her good friends and 
caretakers, Orra and Irene Tiffany in North Port. Services were held at the 
Lutheran Church of the Living Waters with the Rev. Roy Stackpole officiating. 
Burial followed at Venice Memorial Gardens in Venice, FL. Arrangements were by 
Farley Funeral Home, North Port Chapel. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Manuela O. Chavez - Manuela O. Chavez, 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away 
Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at Independence Regional Health Center. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Redemptorist Catholic 
Church followed by burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Friends may 
call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood, 
Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sisters Servants of 
Mary, 800 North 18th, Kansas City, KS 66102. Mrs. Chavez was born October 18, 
1921 in Ojinaga, Mexico, the daughter of Manuel Lucas Ortiz and Maria Magdalena 
Valenzuela. She came to the Kansas City area in 1950 and had lived here since. 
She was a member of the Redemptorist Catholic Church and was a Headstart teacher 
retiring from the Kansas City, MO School District. Manuela leaves to mourn her 
death, Frank Chavez Sr., her husband of 50 years; two sons, Joseph of Kansas 
City, MO and Frank Jr. and his wife, JoAnn of Kansas City, MO; four daughters, 
Maria Esther Diaz and her husband, Bobby of Kansas City, MO, Cathy Zapien and 
her husband, David of Overland Park, KS, Alice Chavez and her husband, David of 
Overland Park, KS, and Gloria Pacheco and her husband, David of Baltimore, MD; 
three brothers, Joe Ortiz and his wife, Tillie of Fort Worth, TX, Sonny Ortiz of 
Fort Worth, TX and Manuel Ortiz and his wife, Delores of Kansas City, KS; nine 
grandchildren, Andrea and Jaclyn Pacheco, Frankie and Ashley Chavez, Nicholas 
Hernandez, Erica and Alexis Zapien, Christian Chavez and Jamie Baldasso; and one 
great-grandchild, Melina Baldasso. (Arrangements: McGilley Midtown Chapel (816) 
753-6200) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Florian Fredrick Chess - Florian Fredrick Chess, 46, formerly of Kansas City, 
died April 13, 2004. Services 10:30 a.m. Fri., April 16, Ascension Catholic 
Church, Bastrop, TX. Burial Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials St. 
Austin's Catholic Church (Austin); Ascension Church (Bastrop); or Amer. Heart 
Association. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Goldie Marie Clemmons - Goldie Marie Clemmons, 86, Blue Springs, MO, passed away 
April 10, 2004, at her home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at 
Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 205 SW 17th St., Blue Springs, MO, 64015, 816-229-2101. 
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at the chapel. Interment will be at 
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to 
Lakeview Pentecostal Church, 217 SE South Ave., Blue Springs, MO, 64015. Mrs. 
Clemmons was born July 11, 1917, in Coffey, MO, to Oscar and Etta Molly Burns 
Landis. She had previously worked at the Lake City Ammunition Plant and for 22 
years at Walmart in Blue Springs as a Cashier/Greeter. She was a member of the 
Lakeview Pentecostal Church, member of Eastern Star (Worthy Matron 1974 and 
received her 25 year pin in 1994), and attended Blue Springs schools. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters, and her husband 
Gayle and daughter Lee Etta. Survivors include sons Kenneth and Chrysanne 
Clemmons, Lee's Summit, MO, and George and Nancy Clemmons, Blue Springs; sister 
Althea Luther, Macon, MO; grandchildren Lane, Jeff, Mark, Kevin, Stacy, Michael, 
Elizabeth, Alvin, Charles, April, Tony, and Mike; greatgrandchildren Christina, 
Kelsey, Boone, Jessie, Josh, Tabatha, Brianna, Tyler, Hannah, CJ, Anales, 
Alexanderia, Dylan, Cheyenne, Charlie, Brittany, Michaela, Anita, Cameron, 
Serena, Megan, and Christian; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. 
(Arr. Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 816-2292101) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

John A. Cleveland - John A. Cleveland, 87, Independence, MO, passed away 
Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 
2 p.m. Friday, April 16 at the South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 E. 
Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO, with a visitation from 1 p.m. until service 
time. Inurnment will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 17 in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. 
Contributions are suggested to the Epilepsy Foundation or a charity of choice. 
Mr. Cleveland was born January 9, 1917, to John and Sarah (Hufhines) Cleveland 
in Risco, MO, and had lived in the Independence area since 1948. He had been a 
Postal Clerk with the Independence Post Office for 27 years, retiring in 1983. 
He had been a marksman with the Third Battalion Raiders of the US Marine Corps 
during WWII. He was a member of the South Crysler Restoration Branch where he 
served as deacon. In 1968, he created a map of Independence, which was 
circulated by the Police Department. It took 15 years to draw by hand. During 
that time he would drive around town to find various location points. John was 
preceded in death by his wife Kathryn S. Cleveland in 1998. He is survived by 
his daughter Beverly Clipson and husband Brian of Cincinnati, OH; two 
grandchildren, Katherine and Janine Clipson; sister Iva J. Stone and husband 
Terrell, Independence, MO; and several nieces and nephews. (Arr. George C. 
Carson & Sons Funeral Home, 816-252-7900) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Homer L. Coble - Homer L. Coble, 74, Warsaw, MO, passed away April 12, 2004, at 
Warsaw Health and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 
16, 2004, at McGilley & George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO. Burial in 
Belton Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Belton Chapel. Mr. Coble 
was born February 16, 1930 in Kansas City, MO, one of eight children. He lived 
and attended schools in Kansas City. After graduating from high school in 1947, 
he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He spent time in Germany and when his 
enlistment was up in 1951 he was honorably discharged. Mr. Coble was a 
firefighter with the Kansas City Fire Dept. Later he went to work at the fire 
department at RichardsGebaur Air Force Base and then Whiteman Air Force Base 
where he served until his retirement in 1980. For many years Homer enjoyed 
hunting and fishing at his lake cabin near Warsaw. He was preceded in death by 
his parents, Robert G. and Jessie F. Coble, a sister, Ardella York and a 
brother, Rollo J. Coble. Survivors include his brother, Dale and wife, Mary 
Coble of Warsaw; his sisters, Frances and husband, Walt Johnson of Overland 
Park, KS, Roberta Slocum of Overland Park, KS, Maxine and her husband, Rod 
Merrick of Joliet, IL, Arlene Ham of Fountain Inn, SC; sister-in-law, Bonnie 
Coble of Des Moines, IA; brother-in-law, Bill York and his wife, Lola Mae of 
Springfield, MO; many nieces, nephews and friends. (Arrangements: McGilley & 
George Funeral Home (816) 966-0250)
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Mark E. Cofield - Mark E. Cofield, 43, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, 
April 10, 2004, following a courageous battle with Ocular Melanoma. He died at 
home surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. 
Thursday, April 15 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW Hwy. 9, Kansas City, 
MO; burial in Resurrection North Cemetery. Friends may call 5:30-8 p.m. 
Wednesday at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Rd. Family suggests 
memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice, or the American Cancer Society. 
Mark was born January 18, 1961, in Kansas City, MO. Mark's passion was flying. 
He earned his BS degree in Aviation Management from Pacific West University, Los 
Angeles, CA, in 1995, and went on to become a certified flight instructor, with 
certificates on multi-engine and transport planes. He had previously been an 
aircraft technician for TWA in Kansas City, and for American Airlines in Tulsa, 
OK. He left the airline industry in 1998 to become a successful real estate 
sales producer for Reece and Nichols. Survivors include his mother Pauline 
Cofield; father Gene Cofield and wife Elaine; sisters Paula Gallegos (Fred), 
Shawn Mori (Jim), and Sharon Clark (Steve); brother Chris Cofield (Leanne); his 
beloved nieces and nephews, Shannon, Audrey, Joel, Christi, Lindsay, Ryan, 
Ashley, Garrett, and Riese; and countless friends. Mark was a very dynamic man. 
He shared his thoughts and feelings easily and injected his colorful sense of 
humor into every situation. He showed love, consideration, generosity, and 
compassion to those he loved. He was our son, brother, friend, and respected 
father figure. He will be sadly missed. (Arr. McGilley Antioch Chapel, 816453-
7700) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Tony R. Coin - Tony R. Coin, 44, Independence, MO, passed away April 14, 2004. 
Services 11:30 a.m. Sat., April 17, D.W. Newcomer's Sons Noland Rd. Chapel (816) 
252-8900. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation 7-8:30 p.m. Fri. chapel. 
Contributions Leader Dogs for the Blind, PO Box 5000, Rochester, MI 48307. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Michael A. Corum - Michael A. Corum, 36, Cassville, MO, died Thursday, April 8, 
2004, at John's Hospital, Cassville. Michael was born November 15, 1967 in 
Kansas City, MO, the son of Lee Roy and Shirley Mae (Hobbs) Corum. On June 16, 
2001, in Key West, FL, he was united in marriage to Michelle Catherine Nigro, 
who survives. He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Marissa Vetrano of the 
home; three brothers, Russell Levi Corum and his wife, Debra, Larry Lee Corum 
and Garry Lee Corum, all of Grandview, MO; one Godchild, Kearstin Hart of 
Cassville, MO; and several nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by 
his parents. He grew up and graduated from hgih school in Kansas City. Following 
graduation, he moved to Hollywood, FL to work. There he met his bride and 
companion, Michelle. In October 2003, they moved to Cassville, where Michael 
worked for Fasco as a welder. Michael loved children, music and yard sales. He 
was also an avid weather channel watcher. He attended St. Edward's Catholic 
Church. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 
Cassville, with Father David Miller officiating. The family will receive friends 
6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home, Cassville, MO (417) 847-2157. 
Following the service, cremation in accordance with Michael's wishes. Published 
in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Tex Lee Cox - Tex Lee Cox, 57, Lawson, MO, passed away April 11, 2004. Graveside 
services 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at Glen Ridge Cemetery, Liberty, Rev. Randy 
Mitchell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the MS Foundation. 
(Arr. Polley Funeral Home, Lawson, MO, 816-580-7704) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Judith A. "Judy" Criswell - Judith A. "Judy" Criswell, 61, of Kansas City, MO, 
passed away April 11, 2004, at her home. Cremation. The family will receive 
friends 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, 104 
Church St., Smithville, MO (816) 532-9212. Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/15/2004.

Floy Irene Crites - Mrs. Floy Irene Crites, 87, Sugar Creek, MO, passed away 
April 12, 2004, at Little Sisters of the Poor. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. 
followed by Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Little 
Sisters of the Poor Chapel. Burial Mound Grove Cemetery. (Arr: Speaks Suburban 
Chapel) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

George H. Crosthwait - George H. Crosthwait, 76, died Monday, April 12, 2004, at 
Providence Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15 
at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., KCKS. Burial in National 
Cemetery. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests 
memorial contributions to Catholic Charities. George was born June 27, 1927, in 
Kansas City, KS. He was a PBX Technician for SWB Telephone Co., retiring after 
32 years of service in 1983. He was also the Union President for CWA Local #6325 
for 17 years. George was a Navy veteran of WWII, while serving on the USS Carp 
submarine. He is survived by former wife Rose M. Crosthwait; four children, 
Connie L. Keith, George J. and wife Lori Crosthwait, Michael G. Crosthwait, 
Carrie M. Crosthwait; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Zachary, Holly, and Abby, all 
of Kansas City, KS; brother Robert W. Crosthwait, Basehor, KS. (Arr. Porter 
Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS, 913-621-6400) Published in 
the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Alice Crucius - Alice Crucius, 95, of Lenexa, KS, passed away April 12, 2004, at 
home. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thurs., April 15, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson 
County Funeral Chapel. Burial Johnson County Memorial Gardens. (Arr: D.W. 
Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf (913) 451-1860) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Catherine R. Curtis - Catherine R. Curtis, 90, Cameron, MO, passed away April 
11, 2004. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wed., April 14, at Poland-Thompson Funeral 
Home, Cameron, MO (816) 632-2158. Burial Graceland Cemetery. Visitation 7-8 p.m. 
Tues. at funeral home. Memorials Stella Grinstead Nutrition Center. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Opal M. Dalton - Opal M. Dalton, 94, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, 
April 13, 2004, at a nursing home in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be 
10:30 a.m. Friday, April 16 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. (Arr. Stanley & Son 
Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, MO, 816-5405550) Published in the Kansas City Star 
on 4/14/2004.

Bertha "Jenelle" Daly - Bertha "Jenelle" Daly, age 75, of Kansas City, KS, 
formerly of LaCygne, KS, died Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004, from complications 
of mulitiple myeloma. She was born in Macon, MO on November 18,1928, the 
daughter of Elmer and Bertha Burton. She moved to Kansas City upon high school 
graduation from Macon High School and married Glenn Martin in 1946. She is 
survived by their three daughters, Pam Maisey and husband, Jim of Taos, NM, 
Mercedes Martin and Don Christiansen of Carlsbad, CA, and Lesa Brock and 
husband, Layne of Overland Park, KS. In 1965 she married William Daly. They 
moved to LaCygne in 1973 where they owned and operated the Daly Drugstore until 
their retirement. Mr. Daly passed away in May of 2000. She is also survived by 
her stepson, Bill Daly and wife, Cindy of Ochelata, OK. She enjoyed playing 
bridge with friends in LaCygne, and was a lover of music including singing, 
dancing, and playing and composing on her clavinova and organ. She enjoyed being 
a homemaker and was an excellent cook. She was very organized and everything 
that she tackled was done with perfection. She was a life long Methodist and 
sang in her church in Macon. She loved watching old movies and spoiling her dog, 
"Chili." She is also survived by her dear friend and fiance', Harold Tedrow of 
Kansas City, KS, as well as a brother, Warren Burton of Warsaw, MO and two 
sisters, Martha Anna Garvin and Wanda Atkeson, both of Kansas City, MO. She was 
also preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Burton of Fenton, MO. She was a 
loving grandmother to six grandchildren, Marty York, Natalie Santos, Eric 
Christiansen, Jared Daly, Gage Brock, Colby Brock and one great-grandson, 
Cameron York. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by all of her friends 
and family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 
2004, at the United Methodist Church in LaCygne, KS. Burial in the Prescott, KS 
Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward 
Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114. (Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, 
LaCygne, KS, (913) 7572035) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Beulah M. Darling - Beulah M. Darling, 86, formerly of Salina, of Olathe, KS, 
died Sunday, April 11, 2004, at the Aberdeen Village in Olathe. Beulah Mae 
Mortimer was born on September 5, 1917 on a farm near Gypsum, KS to the late 
Mark and Ethel (Hicks) Mortimer. She grew up and attended school in Gypsum, 
graduating from Gypsum High School in 1935. After high school, she taught school 
for a year, and then attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, KS. On 
November 5, 1939, she was united in marriage to Donald F. Darling at the Gypsum 
Methodist Church in Gypsum, KS. They lived in Salina for two years after their 
marriage, and then moved to Kansas City. When Donald was drafted during WWII, 
she moved back to Gypsum to help with the care of her mother. At the end of the 
war, they returned to Kansas City where they lived for three years, before 
moving to Iola, KS where they lived for sixteen years. In 1966, Donald was 
transferred to Salina, where they lived until 1997. Besides raising her family, 
Beulah kept books for the dairy company Donald worked for, and then worked in 
the school lunch program in Iola. After moving to Salina, she again worked in 
the school lunch program until she retired from Salina South High School. She 
was an active member of the First Baptist Church wherever she lived until the 
decline of her health. She enjoyed needlework, music, playing the piano, 
cooking, working in her flower garden, adding to her many collections, and most 
of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by her husband, Donald in 1997, her parent, a brother, Carl Mortimer and a 
sister, Gertrude Isbell. Beulah is survived by her two sons, Donald F. and his 
wife, Linda of Kansas City and Douglas A. and his wife, Paula of Leavenworth; 
two daughters, Marilyn K. Vaughan and her husband, Al Reed of Leawood, KS and 
Lynnette M. Pfannenstiel and her husband, Nick of Lake Mills, WI; one 
granddaughter, Traci Zupke of Hartland, WI; six grandsons, John Darling of 
Lawrence, Dan and Mark Darling of Leavenworth, Austin Vaughn of Lenexa, Neal 
Vaughan of St. Joseph, MI and Jason Pfannenstiel of New Berlin, WI. Chapel 
services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. in the Carlson-
Ford-Geisendorf Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in the Gypsum City Cemetery 
in Gypsum, KS. Visitation will be Friday, April 16, 2004, from 2-8 p.m. with the 
family to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. all at the funeral home. A memorial fund 
has been established with the First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis, Salina, KS 67401 
or they can be sent to the funeral home. The service will be available for 
viewing on our website from Tuesday through Saturday via online memories tab. 
(Arrangements are being handled by Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. 
Ohio, Salina, KS (785) 823-3456) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Sharon Faye Darr - Sharon Faye Darr, 57, Kansas City, MO, passed away 
unexpectedly, after a brief illness, on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Truman 
Medical Center West, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-12noon followed 
by Funeral services at 12noon Saturday, April 17, at Charter Funeral Home, 
Kansas City, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO 
(816) 380-3268. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. In lieu of 
flowers, contributions may be made to Sunshine Center, Independence, MO. Sharon 
was born August 17, 1946 in Kansas City, the daughter of J. Carl and Wanda Faye 
(Stevens) Minzes. Sharon was employed by the City of Kansas City, MO Aviation 
Department. She was a member of Wesley Heights United Methodist Church, Kansas 
City. She was a volunteer in support of the Sunshine Center in Independence, MO. 
She was preceded in death by her father, J. Carl Minzes; grandparents, Cora 
Craig and Katie Minzes; and nephew, Christopher Minzes. Survivors include her 
mother, Wanda Minzes, brothers, John Minzes and Dennis Minzes, and numerous 
nephews, nieces and other family members. May peace and love be with you for all 
eternity. Smile, sweet Sharon, you are home at last. 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/16/2004 - 4/17/2004.

Bryant Eugene "Duke" Davis - Mr. Bryant Eugene "Duke" Davis, 38, of Kansas City, 
KS, passed away Friday, April 9, 2004. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, 
April 15, at E.S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel, 2315 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas 
City, MO (816) 924-8700. Private Burial. Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/14/2004.

Norma Jean Davis - Norma Jean Davis, 73, Richmond, MO, passed away April 12, 
2004, at her home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Fri., April 16, at Snow Funeral Home, 
122 W. North Main, Richmond, MO. Burial Woodland Cemetery. Visitation 7-8 p.m. 
Thurs. at funeral home. (Arr: Snow Funeral Home (816) 776-2255) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Nelson Lee Davis - Nelson Lee Davis, 57, Columbia, MO, died April 13, 2004. 
Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Sat., April 17 at Memorial Baptist Church, with 
graveside services 3:30 p.m. at Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Marshall, MO. Memorials 
to the church c/o Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home, 226 S. Odell, Marshall, MO, 660-
886-5700. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Alvin Boyd Calvin Deason - Alvin Boyd Calvin Deason, 96, bravely departed this 
life on April 12, 2004. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral 
service in celebration of his life on Friday, April 16 at Prairie Baptist 
Church, 7416 Roe Ave., Prairie Village, KS, at 11 a.m. Alvin was born to Richard 
and Molly Deason on November 29, 1907, in Pine Ridge, AR. On June 6, 1927, he 
married Beulah Faye Lowrey in Fort Smith. In 1936, they moved to the greater 
Kansas City area. Alvin worked at the North American Bomber Plant during WWII, 
Assured Realty, City Wide Heating and Cooling, and Bendix Corporation. He was a 
member of the Pipefitters Union. He was a member of the Prairie Baptist Church, 
where he was a deacon and trustee. He had a lifelong passion for reading, and 
enjoyed family times and traveling. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, 
brother Lester, and sisters Lillie and Vesta. He is survived by his cherished 
wife Beulah; daughters Vesta York and her husband Donald, and Jan Ernst and her 
husband Robert; sons Thomas and his wife Vivian, and Gerald; six grandchildren; 
six great-grandchildren; and sister Glen Maxfield. In 2003, Alvin and Beulah 
celebrated a momentous achievement on June 6, their 76th wedding anniversary. 
Alvin's family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of the Gambro 
Dialysis Center and the Indian Creek Nursing Home for their care. Alvin will be 
remembered as a kind and caring person with a genuinely loving nature. He had a 
deep passion for life and a depth of character that was respected by family and 
friends. He touched the hearts of all who knew him and he will be forever loved 
and missed by his adoring family. (Arr. McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe 
Dr., Overland Park, KS, 66204, 913-6423565) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Charles Anthony DeCarlo - Charles DeCarlo, 67, Lenexa, KS, passed away Tuesday, 
April 13, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long, courageous battle with 
heart disease that began in 1980. Mass of Resurrection will be 10 a.m. Saturday, 
April 17, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the 
Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of 
flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. 
DeCarlo was born in Chicago, IL on October 10, 1936. On July 1, 1961 he married 
Linda Bolling. He graduated from DePaul University in 1962 with a Bachelor of 
Arts in Accounting. He then worked in sales for After Six Formalwear before 
retiring in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; his son, 
Michael DeCarlo and wife, Dana and children, Christina, Alexandra and Addison of 
Olathe, KS; his daughter, Michele DeCarlo Helverson and former husband, Glenn 
and children, Giavanna, Anthony, Nicholas and Christopher, of Lee's Summit, MO; 
sister, Marilynn Gamperl, brother, Vito DeCarlo, and stepbrohther, Jim Falcione, 
all of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. Charles lived his life with 
enthusiasm and true gusto. (Arrangements; Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee (913) 
631-5566) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Sister Mary Pauline Degan - Sister Mary Pauline Degan, 87, a Sister of Charity 
of Leavenworth, formerly a teacher and pastoral minister, died at 7 p.m. Monday, 
April 12, 2004, at Ross Hall, Mother House, Leavenworth, KS. Mary Cresence Degan 
was born on May 4, 1916, in Atchison, KS, one of five children of David I. and 
Florence Jochems Degan. She attended St. Benedict School, Atchison and Mount St. 
Scholastica Academy, Atchison, KS, and graduated from St. Mary Academy, 
Leavenworth, KS. She entered the religious community of the Sisters of Charity 
of Leavenworth on August 15, 1933, and as Sister Mary Pauline made her 
profession of vows on June 18, 1935. After profession, Sister was missioned in 
KS to Saint Rose of Lima School, Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, 
Assumption School, and Hayden High School, Topeka; in MO at St. Stephen School; 
in MT at St. Mary School, Butte and Cathedral High School, Helena. She served as 
Principal at Bishop Hogan High School, Kansas City, MO, and Central High School, 
Billings, MT. She taught at University of St. Mary, Leavenworth, KS, Carroll 
College, Helena, MT, and Regis College, Denver, CO. Sister Mary Pauline was the 
first Sister of Charity of Leavenworth to work full time in the Kansas City KS 
Archdiocese in parish CCD work. From 1973-1977, she was the first religious 
sister to serve as Vocation Director for Women in the KC-St. Joseph Diocesan 
Vocation Office. After receiving certification in Clinical Pastoral Education, 
she served in Pastoral Ministry at St. Joseph Home, Kansas City, KS. In August 
1980, she served as Patient Advocate at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, 
KS. Sister returned to the Mother House, Leavenworth, in 1993, and retired to 
Ross Hall July 2002. She was a pioneer in designing catechetical programs for 
youth and their parents to help them realize the goal of Vatican II, that "each 
individual layman must stand before the world as a witness to the resurrection 
and life of the Lord Jesus and a symbol of the living God." She received an M.A. 
and a Ph.D. in Education from Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 
where she specialized in Pastoral Care in Health Care Institutions, she also 
attended the University of St. Mary, Leavenworth, St. Louis University, and the 
University of Kansas. Survivors include her cousins, Jim and Susie Horner and 
their children Jimmy, Bobby and Kimberly, Shawnee Mission, KS; Rev. Gilbert 
Wolters OSB, Atchison, KS; Sister Maria Joseph Walsh, CSJ, Steubenville, OH; and 
cousins in Ireland. She was preceded in death by her brother Rev. David Degan, 
her sister, Dr. Genevieve Drews, and in the SCL Community, her aunt, Sister Mary 
Lorian Degan, and cousins, Sisters Agnes Marie Horner, Mary Owen Horner, and 
Charlotte Marie Howell. A vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 15 in 
Ross Chapel of the Sisters of Charity Mother House in Leavenworth, where a 
friends may call after 4 p.m. The Mass of Resurrection will be concelebrated in 
Ross Chapel by Rev. Michael Zoellner OSB, and her cousin Rev. Gilbert Wolters 
OSB, on Friday, April 16, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Mt. 
Olivet Cemetery on the Mother House grounds. Memorial contributions may be made 
to the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Retirement Fund, 4200 S. 4th St., 
Leavenworth, KS, 66048. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Carol Lynn "Sam" DeWitt - Carol Lynn "Sam" DeWitt, 40, died Tuesday, April 13, 
2004, at her home. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at Park 
Lawn Funeral Home, where services will follow at 11 a.m. Cremation with private 
inurnment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the family for her 
children's education. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Anthony 
Montenguise Sr. She is survived by her husband, Doug DeWitt, son, Daniel DeWitt 
and daughter, Jamie DeWitt, all of the home; mother and stepfather, Georgia 
Carol and Dallas DuRossette, Independence, MO; brother, Tony (Cheryl) 
Montenguise and two sisters, JoAnn (John) Borden and Dee Montenguise, all of 
Independence, MO; stepbrother, Fred DuRossette; stepsisters, Leslie (Michael) 
King and Paula Peterson; two sisters-in-law, Diana DeWitt, Independence, MO and 
Denise (Scott) Talley, Raytown, MO; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Linda and 
Billie DeWitt, Independence, MO; grandmother-in-law, Atta Carlson, Buffalo, KS; 
nieces and nephews, Harmony and Melody Borden, Ryan and Jordan Montenguise, 
Cameron Talley and Chanel and Michael Tompkins; and a special great-aunt, Sharon 
Jacobs. She will be loved and missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and 
friends. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Betty J. Dickinson - Betty J. Dickinson, 83, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 
12, 2004, at her granddaughter's home. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. 
Friday, April 16, 2004, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Hill 
Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Dickinson 
was born January 24, 1921, to William D. Noble and Etta B. Cameron Noble in 
Fairview, KS. She had lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life. Betty 
worked at King Radio for many years, retiring in the mid 1980's. She had several 
businesses, including restaurants, a laundromat, and a dog kennel. Betty was a 
member of the Fairview Baptist Church in her youth. She was preceded in death by 
her husband William Neal Dickinson and son Wiliam Neal Dickinson, Jr. Survivors 
include daughter Virginia Ayers, Kansas City, KS; son Glenn Wayne McCoy, 
Edwardsville, KS; brother Richard Noble, Colcord, OK; granddaughter Susan R. 
Hime, Paola, KS; great-grandchildren Dennis Michael Chanay II and Erin Nicole 
Hime. (Arr. Maple Hill Funeral Home, 913-831-3345) Published in the Kansas City 
Star on 4/14/2004.

James Denis Downey - James Denis Downey, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 
14, 2004. The Rosary will be held at the Muehlebach Funeral Home on Monday, 
April 19, at 6 p.m. The funeral mass is at St. Thomas More on Tuesday, April 20, 
at 10 a.m. He will be buried in Leavenworth, KS. Jim was born January 3, 1929, 
in Stewart Ville, MO. Parents were William and Margaret Downey. He was one of 11 
children. He served in the Navy on the USS LST 1148. Jim worked for the City of 
Kansas City for 25 years as an Accountant in the Division of Finance. He was a 
member of the Knights of Columbus. His survivors include his wife, Nancy Downey, 
of the home; son, Dennis J. Downey; daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Larry 
Tate, Christie and Jay Coleman, Bridget Compton; and four grandchildren. 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/16/2004 - 4/17/2004.

Elizabeth Frances Dobbs - Elizabeth Frances Dobbs, 100, Excelsior Springs, MO, 
died April 13, 2004. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Fri., April 16 at St. Ann's Catholic 
Church, Excelsior Springs, with visitation 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial St. 
Mary's Cemetery. Memorials to the church. (Arr. Polley Funeral Home, 816-630-
3388) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Gary D. Durham - Gary D. Durham, 66, of Belton, MO, passed away Tues., April 13, 
2004, at home. Funeral services 10 a.m. Sat., April 17, at Wallace Funeral Home, 
422 N. Lake, Pleasant Hill, MO, where family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. 
Fri. Burial Pleasant Hill Cemetery. (Arr: Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Ann E. Dwight - Ann E. Dwight, 44, Merriam, KS, passed away Sunday, April 11, 
2004, at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. 
Friday, April 16, 2004, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf. No flowers, 
contributions to Scleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Ste. 101, Byfield, MA, 
01922. Ann was born in Kansas City, MO. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist 
Church. She is survived by daughter Jennifer Anne Lopez, Merriam, KS; son Larry 
Justin, Merriam, KS; father Robert A. and wife Marion Dwight, Shawnee, KS; 
mother Marjory Dwight, Overland Park, KS; granddaughter Amanda Renee; three 
brothers, James, Timothy, and Paul Dwight; and former husband Larry Wayne 
Morris, Kansas City, KS. (Arr. Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

George N. Edelbrock - Mr. George N. Edelbrock, 98, Camden, MO, passed away April 
12, 2004, at Ray County Memorial Hospital, Richmond, MO. Memorial services will 
be at a later date. (Arrangements: Morticians Service, 538 Campbell, Kansas 
City, MO 64106 (816) 474-8831) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Sally Yvonne Eisman - Sally Yvonne Eisman, 67, Linwood, KS, passed away 
Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at the Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. 
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 16 at Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Bonner 
Springs, KS, where funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17; burial 
to follow in Bonner Springs Cemetery. Sally was a lifelong area resident. She 
had previously worked for Mason's Greenhouse in Linwood, KS, for over 15 years, 
where she enjoyed working with the flowers. She was preceded in death by her 
husband Thomas E. Eisman, Sr., in 1984. She is survived by two sons, Thomas E. 
Eisman, Jr., and wife Laurie, Independence, MO, and Brett A. Eisman and wife 
Laura, Tonganoxie, KS; three daughters, Kathy L. Eisman, Lawrence, KS, Pam S. 
Keling and husband Kevin, Novi, MI, and Tonia L. Carver, Topeka, KS; two 
brothers, Lester Peoples, Bonner Springs, KS, and Carl Peoples, Topeka, KS; two 
sisters, Sondra Straight, Shawnee, KS, and Sharyl Smith, Kansas City, KS; 14 
grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. (Arr. Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 
Bonner Springs, KS, 913-422-4074) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/15/2004.

Minnette Linder Emerick - Minnette Linder Emerick, 92, Overland Park, KS, passed 
away on Friday, April 9, 2004, at The Forum of Overland Park. Graveside services 
will be at noon on Saturday, April 17 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha, NE. 
Minnette was born August 28, 1911, in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her 
husband John H. Emerick in 1979. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law 
Joanne and Ron Denton; grandchildren Jeff and Pam Denton; and many Peterson 
nieces and nephews. Minnette will be missed by her family and friends. Donations 
may be made in her honor to the American Heart Association. (Arr. D.W. 
Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Yetta Epstein - Yetta Epstein, 91, Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, April 
12, 2004, at Village Shalom. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 
14 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, family suggests contributions to 
Village Shalom or a charity of one's choice. Mrs. Epstein was a member of 
Congregation B'nai Jehudah and was very active in O.E.S. in her younger years, 
where she was a Matron and past officer. She was a lifelong Kansas City area 
resident. Mrs. Epstein was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Epstein, who 
died in 1977. She is survived by her son Richard Bell, Ellicott City, MD; 
brother Harry Partnoy, Overland Park, KS; grandson Mark Bell and his wife 
Madonna, Ft. Collins, CO; great-grandsons Joshua and Nicholas Bell; nieces and 
nephews Betty and Harold Levitt, Dennis and Michelle Partnoy, Arlene Talman, 
Janice Roberts, Roger and Faye Partnoy; and great-nieces and nephews also 
survive. (Arr. The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816361-5211) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Marjorie Fey - Marjorie Fey, 78, of Westwood, KS, passed away peacefully Monday 
night, April 12, 2004. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 
12noon Saturday, April 17, at Prairie Baptist Church, 7416 Roe Avenue, Prairie 
Village, KS. Marge will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her husband, 
Clifford and children, Larry, Stephen and his wife, Jean, and Kathy and her 
husband, David Bruce. She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Sam. Her 
memory also lives on in her grandchildren, John and his wife, Tabby, Beth and 
her husband, Steve, Jamie, Matthew, Jennifer, Doug and his wife, Liz and Brad, 
as well as her greatgrandchildren, Chad and Amber. A generous and charitable 
soul, Marge always gave herself to help others. She was highly active and 
involved with her church. This generosity was exceeded only by her love and 
devotion to her family. Kind, gentle and compassionate, she touched the lives of 
so many - especially her family. Her spirit will remain with them always. In 
lieu of flowers, Marge's family asks that contributions be made to Children 
International, 2000 Red Bridge Road, PO Box 219055, Kansas City, MO 64121. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Frank Albert Finders - Frank Albert Finders, 51, Mulvane, KS, formerly of 
Gardner, KS, died April 13, 2004. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, 
April 17, 2004, at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS. Memorial contributions to 
Frank Finders Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, PO Box 192, Gardner, KS, 913-
856-7111. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Naomi Ruth Francis - Naomi Ruth Francis, 64, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 
12, 2004, at Plaza Manor Nursing Home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, 
April 16 at Miracle Temple, 3007 Sterling, Independence, MO; burial in Crocker, 
MO. Memorial contributions will be taken at the memorial service. She is 
survived by daughter and husband Ruth and John Thompson; sons Mark Kincade and 
Michael Kincade; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; three brothers; 
two sisters; and many other loved ones. (Arr. Morticians Service, 816-474-8831) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Charles Dennis "CD" Frazier Jr. - Charles Dennis "CD" Frazier Jr., 80, Kansas 
City, KS, passed away April 13, 2004. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Mon., April 19, at 
Mt. Carmel Church of God in Christ, 2025 N. 12th St., KCK. Burial Chapel Hill 
Cemetery. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Mon. at church. (Arr: Thatcher Funeral Home 
(913) 321-1211) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Joy Parman Freeman - Joy Parman Freeman, loving and loved wife, mother, 
grandmother, greatgrandmother, and sister, 89, died April 13, 2004, at her home 
in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004, at 
D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. 
Private memorial services will be conducted at Second Presbyterian Church in 
Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 
Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City, KS, with Rev. Joyce Daniel of the First 
Presbyterian Church of Arkansas City, KS, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests memorial contributions in Joy's name to the Second Presbyterian 
Church of Kansas City, 318 E. 55th St., Kansas City, MO, 64112, which became 
Joy's, her husband's, and children's church when they relocated to Kansas City, 
MO, in August of 1950, or to the First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas City, 321 
S. 1st St., Arkansas City, KS, 67005, which was Joy's, her husband's, and 
children's church until the family moved to Kansas City, MO, or to St. Luke's 
Hospice, 3100 Broadway, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO, 64111, or to the charity of 
choice. Mrs. Freeman was blessed with dear friends, all of whom she prized. Joy 
had several organizations in which she was active, appreciated the purpose of, 
and enjoyed the membership. Joy was active in the Second Presbyterian Church 
membership, ladies' circle, and church activities. She became a Life Member of 
the Clan Hay Society of Scotland in 1970. She also became a Life Member of the 
American Branch of the Clan Hay Society when it was established in February of 
1983. She was a longtime active member of PEO Chapter GN, Henry Champion Chapter 
Kansas Society of the Daughters of the American Colonist, Elizabeth Benton 
Chapter of the Missouri Society of the National Society of the American 
Revolution. The picture that appears in this obituary was taken when Joy became 
president of the Kappa Alpha Theta Mother's Club. Joy enjoyed and participated 
in continuing education and the appreciation of art, travel, and history. She 
enjoyed reasonably frequent domestic and foreign travel. For many years she 
enjoyed adult courses, classes, and lectures covering art, travel, and history, 
taken mostly at the Nelson Art Gallery and UMKC University. Joy was born in 
Arkansas City, KS, September 16, 1914, to Luther E. and Anna Hays Parman. She 
was preceded in death by her son Frederick William Freeman (Bill) in 1986. Bill 
was the fourth generation on both his mother's and father's side of the family 
to be buried in Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City, KS. She is survived by her 
husband Frederick R. Freeman, who she married May 1, 1936, in Arkansas City, KS; 
her daughter Sheryl Matthews and her husband Heath Matthews of Leawood, KS; 
Betty Matlock Freeman of Kansas City, MO, wife of Joy's deceased son; and Joy's 
brother Luther H. Parman (Unkie) of Arkansas City, KS. Joy is also survived by 
three grandchildren, Michael Freeman Woods and his wife Laura of Long Grove, IL, 
Kristi S. Muck and her husband Michael Muck of Lake Jackson, TX, and Byron Heath 
Matthews and his wife Jennifer of Fairway, KS; eight great-grandchildren, Camden 
F. Woods, Alessia S. Woods, twin boys Aeddon M. and Bennett M. Woods, Amanda S. 
Muck, Michael R. Muck, Jr., Jonathan M. Muck, and Riley J. Matthews. (Arr. D.W. 
Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 913451-1860) 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/15/2004 - 4/16/2004.

Frederick Allen Fry - Frederick Allen Fry, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away 
April 12, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital. Following cremation a Mass of Christian 
Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at St. James Church, 3909 
Harrison, Kansas City, MO 64110. Come celebrate his life with his sister, Jean 
Fry Copeland, his friends, extended family and relatives. Memorial contributions 
may be made to St. James Church Capital Campaign, 3909 Harrison, Kansas City, MO 
64110. Fred lived in Kansas City since 1942, working for and then owning Cramers 
Book Store. Later he took his interests to Westport where he enjoyed many 
friends and the diversity of the area. His life was full and giving and he will 
be missed by many. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home (816) 444-2060) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Rev. Wm. Maurice Gardner - Rev. Wm. Maurice Gardner, 79, a priest of the 
Archdiocese of Kansas in Kansas City, passed away March 18, 2004, at Providence 
Medical Center, after suffering a stroke. He willed his body to the University 
of Kansas Medical Center for science and teaching. A memorial Mass will be 11 
a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2004, at Savior of the World Pastoral Center, 12601 
Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS. The family suggests memorials to the Chancery 
Office, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109; Conception Abbey, 
Conception, MO; or to the Maryknoll Sisters, Maryknoll, NY 10545. (Arrangements: 
Joseph A. Butler and Son, 19th and Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS (913) 371-
7000) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Kenneth Enloe Gerlt - Kenneth E. Gerlt, 76, Holden, MO, passed away April 8, 
2004, at home. Visitation 10-11 a.m. followed by memorial service 11 a.m. Wed., 
April 14, at Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 205 SW 17th St., Blue Springs (816) 229-
2101. Inurnment Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorials to family, c/o funeral home. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Donna LaJean Gillaspie - Donna LaJean Gillaspie, 69, Leavenworth, KS, passed 
away April 10, 2004. Funeral services 10 a.m. Wed., April 14, at Davis Funeral 
Chapel, Leavenworth (913) 682-5523. Family receiving friends 6-8 p.m. Tues. at 
chapel. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, National Kidney Foundation. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

William R. "Bill" Glasscock - Longtime Manhattan businessman and civil leader 
William R. "Bill" Glasscock, 80, died Friday, April 9, 2004, at Mercy Regional 
Health Center, Manhattan, KS. He was born June 26, 1923, in Clinton, MO, the son 
of Ralph and Inez (Woods) Glasscock. During WWII, he served meritoriously with 
the United States Army in North Africa from 1942 until his honorable discharge 
in 1945. On October 27, 1944, in Clinton, MO, he was united in marriage to his 
high school sweetheart, the former Frances G. Sperry. Bill had been a Manhattan 
resident since moving his family there in 1957, and had maintained a second home 
outside of his hometown of Clinton, MO, until recently. Bill was the founder and 
chairman of the Board for Kansas Lumber Homestore, which owns and operates 
lumberyards across Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa. Bill's civic leadership was 
evidenced by numerous titles and honors. His civic and professional memberships 
included the Manhattan Rotary Club, former member of the Board of Directors of 
the Manhattan Rotary Club, former member of the Board of Directors of the 
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman of the Board for the Mid America 
Lumberman's Association, former President of the Central Missouri Lumberman's 
Association and former President of the Kansas Lumberman's Association. 
Principal among his many leadership activities was Bill's devotion to the local 
hospitals, serving as Treasurer of the former Memorial Hospital and founding 
Chairman of the Memorial Hospital Foundation. Later he was Chairman of the Mercy 
Community Health Foundation in Manhattan and was recently named to the position 
of Emeritus Director. Although Bill undoubtedly will be remembered as a 
successful businessman and as an unselfish friend of the Manhattan community, 
his most lofty ambition, and his greatest success, was a gentle, generous, and 
loving husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. Bill's unshakable 
devotion and unending kindness succeeds him in his loving family. Survivors 
include his wife Frances, of the home; two sons, both former mayors of 
Manhattan, Terry L. Glasscock and wife Lynda Gardner, Lexington, MA, and Kent 
Glasscock and wife Joyce, Manhattan; grandchildren Cori Hill, Kelly Glasscock, 
Creighton Glasscock, and Chase Glasscock; great-grandson, Austin Hill; daughter-
in-law Marlene Glasscock, Manhattan; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Glasscock and 
Bonita Sperry, both of Clinton, MO; brother-in-law Derral Sperry and his wife 
Virginia, Houston, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Bill was 
preceded in death by his parents and brother Ralph Glasscock. Private family 
services will be held in Clinton, MO, at Bill's cherished church, the New Hope 
Baptist; interment in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials have been 
established for the Manhattan Crisis Center and for the Manhattan Boys and Girls 
Club. Contributions may be left in c/o Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 
1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, or the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, 314 W. 
Jefferson, Clinton, MO, 64735. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Maxine Marie Mock Goodman - Maxine Marie Mock Goodman, 73, Lee's Summit, MO, 
passed away Monday, April 12, 2004, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Funeral services 
will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17 at Langsford Funeral Home; burial in Floral 
Hills East Cemetery. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday one hour prior to service at 
the funeral home. Mrs. Goodman was born March 7, 1931, in Independence, MO. She 
was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Mock, and infant son Larry 
Chris Mock. She is survived by her husband Chuck Goodman; three children, Brenda 
Krohn, David Mock, and Gary Mock; stepdaughter Karen Marie Giles; nine 
grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Darlene Leighter and 
Sherrelyn Bell. (Arr. Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd., Lee's Summit, MO, 
816-524-3700) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Beverly Goodwin-Johnson - Mrs. Beverly Goodwin-Johnson, 61, passed away 
Thursday, April 8, 2004. No services. Burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery. 
Visitation 12 noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel. 
(Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Funeral Chapels, 816-921-1800) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Lena Grace (Snelling) Green - Lena Grace (Snelling) Green, 81, Smithville, MO, 
passed away Monday, April 12, 2004, at North Kansas City Hospital. Lena worked 
as a beautician in the Kansas City area and was city collector for Grain Valley 
for many years. She attended the Smithville Family Worship Center. Lena was 
preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Carolyn Miller and Saundra 
Mullen, their father, Junior Nichols, granddaughter Donise Brotherton, and three 
sisters, Aulta Davenport, Alta Anderson, and Oma Hammond. She is survived by 
granddaughter Carla Powell and husband Garry, Smithville, MO; grandsons Richard 
Mullen and wife Pat, Kansas City, MO, Eric Miller, Lee's Summit, MO, Kris 
Miller, Lake Lotawana, MO; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; 
other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, 
April 15, 2004, at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville. Graveside service 
and burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Eldon Cemetery, Eldon, MO. (Arr. 
HixsonKlein Funeral Home, 816-532-9212) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/14/2004.

Mary A. Green - Mary A. Green, 71, Independence, MO, passed away April 11, 2004, 
at home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at Mt. Washington 
Forever Funeral Home. Visitation 2-3 p.m. prior to funeral services. (Arr. Mt. 
Washington Forever Funeral Home, 816252-4141) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Martin Gribble - Martin Gribble, 69, Kansas City, KS, died April 14, 2004, at 
Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Martin was born June 12, 1934, in Columbus, KS, 
to Paul and Edith (Martin) Gribble. He attended area schools, graduating from 
Columbus High School with the class of 1952. Martin served his country in the US 
Army. He was honorable discharged. Martin was an inspector at Lake City Army 
Ammunition Plant, known today as Olin Industries, in Blue Springs, MO, for 25 
years. On May 12, 1956, in KS, he married Alice L. Anderson. She preceded him in 
death on October 31, 2001. Survivors include three daughters, Becky Collins, 
Shawnee, KS, Debbie Gribble, Shawnee, KS, and Cindy Wiglesworth, Shawnee, KS; 
son Mike Gribble, Kansas City, KS; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David Gribble, and sister Joann 
Overman. Graveside services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Lone Elm 
Cemetery, rural Columbus, KS. Family and friends are requested to meet at the 
cemetery on Saturday (Arr. Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Columbus, KS) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Justin Lee Hachinsky - Justin Lee Hachinsky, 21, Blue Springs, MO, passed away 
April 12, 2004, in Bowling Green, MO. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at 
Speaks Suburban Chapel, with a visitation to follow. Donations can be made to 
the Justin Hachinsky Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Donna Hern. Justin was born 
in Independence, MO, to Shaun and Denise (Stinnett) Hachinsky. He graduated from 
Blue Springs High School in 2001. Justin played football until his junior year. 
In his senior year he became a yell leader, earning the Excellence Award. He was 
an artist and enjoyed woodworking, creating many pieces that the family will 
always cherish. Justin was to begin training to become a fireman in August. This 
had always been one of his many dreams. For the past year he had been employed 
with Wabtec Global Services. Justin leaves behind to mourn his loss his parents 
Shaun and Denise Hachinsky, Blue Springs; his sister Tara Hachinsky, of the 
home; grandparents Thomas and Joan Stinnett, Independence, Leonard and Bertha 
Hachinsky, Basehor, KS, and Jack and Frances Fletcher, Shawnee Mission, KS; 
great-grandparents, Adeline Stinnett, Independence, and Mae Cooper, Humphries, 
MO; and also left to mourn are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; girlfriend 
Audrey Davis; and many friends. (Arr. Speaks Suburban Chapel) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Marion O. Hackley - Marion O. Hackley, 93, of Kansas City, MO, passed away at 
the VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO on Monday, April 12, 2004, after a short 
illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at Park Lawn 
Chapel. Entombment in Garden of the Crosses Mausoleum, Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. The 
family suggests memorial contributions to either the First Baptist Church of 
Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Highway, Raytown, MO 64138 or The Disabled American 
Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Marion was born March 28, 
1911 in Dalton, MO, the son of Roy O. and Leona Sanders Hackley, who preceded 
him in death. He spent his early adult years in Glasgow, MO employed by the U.S. 
Corps of Engineers. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army and served overseas with 
the Quartermaster's Corps in the North African Campaign, the Anzio (Italy) 
Beachhead Campaign, and the invasion of Southern France. Following his discharge 
from the Army in 1945, he located in Kansas City, MO where he joined the United 
Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. He was employed as a carpenter 
foreman throughout a number of major construction projects in this area 
including the VA Medical Center (where he died); the Paseo Bridge; the 
Midcontinental Airport and Crown Center. He retired in 1976 and became a member 
of the UBC Retirees Club. He was also a Life Member of the Anzio Beachhead 
Veterans of WWII and attended their annual reunions regularly. He celebrated his 
92nd birthday with that group in 2003 in Washington, D.C. Marion was preceded in 
death by his parents, his beloved wife of 44 years, Laura Hartley Hackley; four 
sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Douglas Conran, Omaha, NE and Woodland 
Park, CO, Dorothy and Lee Conran, Shawnee Mission, KS, Leona and Bernard 
Hagedorn, Kansas City, MO, Ruby and Edward Stallman, Glasgow, MO; and a beloved 
niece, Bertha M. Peralta, Omaha, NE. Marion is survived by two daughters, Jeanne 
Marie Hackley, Lee's Summit, MO and Rose Ann (Steve) Mockler, Wanatah, ID; a 
grandson, Stephen A. Mockler, Collinsville, IL; a granddaughter, Candy (Edward) 
Culp, and two great-grandsons, Carson and Cade Edward Culp, Forsyth, IL; a 
sister and brother-in-law, Billie Jeanne and Andrew Stevenson, Overland Park, 
KS; three nephews, John L. (Carol) Conran, Harrisonville, MO, James H. (Suzanne) 
Conran, Laguna Woods, CA, Leon (Patricia) Hagedorn, Bonner Springs, KS; and six 
nieces, Shirley (Grant) Parrott, Lenexa, KS, Joyce Morgan, Overland Park, KS, 
Darlene Conran, Florissant, CO, Judy (Kenneth) Suttner, Glasgow, MO, Carolyn 
(Gary) Vogel, Basehor, KS, Leah Hagedorn, Atlanta, GA. He is survived also by 
ten grand nephews and ten grand nieces; 15 great-grand nephews and 22 greatgrand 
nieces; four great-greatgrandnephews and six great-greatgrandnieces; as well as 
many loving cousins and a host of dear friends. Marion will be greatly missed by 
his extended family and many friends. They remember fondly his strong 
selfreliance, his craftsmanship and ingenious inventiveness, his ready support 
for those in need, and his deep commitment to high moral values, a remarkable 
representative of "the greatest generation." (Arrangements; Park Lawn Funeral 
Home (816) 523-1234) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Mary A. Harris - Mary A. Harris, 78, Hardin, MO, died April 12, 2004. Funeral 
services 10 a.m. Thurs., April 15, at Hardin Christian Church. Burial Hardin 
Cemetery. Visitation 7-8 p.m. Wed., April 14, at Thurman Funeral Home, 507 E. 
Main, Richmond, MO (816) 776-2233. Memorials to Hardin Christian Church. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Marian L. Harrison -Mrs. Marian L. Harrison, 80, Atchison, KS, died Wednesday, 
April 14, 2004, at Atchison Medicalodge Nursing Center. Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, with Rev. Bertrand 
LaNoue, OSB, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A wake 
service will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 16 in the chapel of the 
ArensbergPruett Funeral Home, with visitation to follow until 8:30 p.m. Memorial 
contributions are suggested to the St. Joseph's Church and may be left in care 
of the funeral home. Her survivors include her husband William (Red) Harrison, 
of the home; her daughters and husbands, Carol and Norman Cygan, Denver, CO, 
Marilyn and Ted Rodgers, Ballwin, MO, Patty and Nick Spehart, Shawnee, KS; three 
grandchildren, Jack Healy and wife Jill, Atchison, KS, and Sarah and Ellen 
Rodgers; great-granddaughters Carolyn and Claire Healy; and several nieces and 
nephews. (Arr. Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, 208 N. 5th St., Atchsion, KS, 
66002, 913-367-6403) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Elson M. Harter Jr. - Elson M. Harter Jr., age 77, of Yucca Valley, CA, passed 
away Sunday, April 11, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be 12noon 
Saturday, April 17, 2004, at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. 
He will be laid to rest with military honors at "Jackson County Veterans Field 
of Honor," in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley. Visitation will be 11 
a.m.-12noon Saturday prior to the services at the chapel. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, a sister, Jo Ann Gaefe and son, Paul Jeffrey. Mr. Harter 
is survived by his wife, Billie Collobert Harter; his daughters, Barbara Noland, 
Pamela Bronson, Penny Harter and Marilyn Sunta; and his stepchildren, Terrie 
Merritt and Cortney Collobert. Also surviving are sisters, Barbara Leisge 
Wiseman and Susan Heider Alexander; brothers, Joel, Ogden and Timothy; 15 
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family requests, in lieu of 
flowers, donations may be made to Yucca Valley Hospice. (Arr: Chapel of Memories 
Funeral Home (816) 463-4030) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Isabel Radcliffe Harvey - Isabel Radcliffe Harvey, 67, died Tuesday, April 13, 
2004, at St. Luke's Hospital. Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 
16, at Park Lawn Funeral Home. Isabella is survived by her husband, Robert 
Harvey; two daughters, Lorna Ogilvie, Kansas City, MO and Sheila Harvey, 
Springfield, MO; three sisters and six brothers. MOTHER To one who bears the 
sweetest name And adds luster to the same, Who shares my joys and cheers when 
sad The greatest friend I ever had. For there's no other Could take the place of 
my Dear Mother. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Claude "John" Nelson Haynes - Claude "John" Nelson Haynes, 89, Kansas City, MO, 
passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 10, 2004. Funeral services will be 
11 a.m. Saturday, April 17 at Mt. Moriah and Freeman, I-435 and Holmes Road. 
Interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, including ceremonial honors by Military Color 
Guard. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 16 and 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 17 at 
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to 
Crossroads Hospice, 8540 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64138, or Swope Park 
Baptist Church, 10415 Chestnut Dr., Kansas City, MO, 64137. John was born in 
Gothenburg, NE, on April 27, 1914, the youngest of four brothers and two 
sisters. He graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1931 where he had continued 
the Haynes tradition of playing football. He attended Kearney State College in 
Kearney, NE. John was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Navy aboard the 
USS San Juan, an anti-aircraft cruiser in the Pacific. He was involved in many 
campaigns throughout the war, earning several battle stars and campaign ribbons. 
John retired from Rival Manufacturing Co. after 30 years of service, and then 
later worked for the Daisy Corp. and numerous hardware stores in the area. He 
was a 50 year member of Swope Park Baptist Church, participating in the senior 
choir and the XYZ Program. He was a Master Mason with Westport Masonic Lodge 
#340 for over 50 years. John is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, 
Bonnelle Ruth Klima Haynes, whom he married on March 15, 1940, in Hiawatha, KS. 
He is also survived by his daughters Kathleen Riggs (husband Larry) and Lynda 
Gordon (husband Frank); grandsons Patrick Johnson (wife Catherine) and Matthew 
Gordon; granddaughters Tracy Johnson and Jennifer Gordon; greatgrandchildren 
Tommy and Carly Johnson. He also leaves three stepgrandchildren and 9 step-
greatgrandchildren. John loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who 
knew and loved him. (Arr. Mt. Moriah and Freeman, 816-942-2004) 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/14/2004 - 4/15/2004.

Walter James Heap - Walter James Heap, 80, Overland Park, KS, died Monday, April 
5, 2004, at Cass Medical Center. Memorial services will be held 11:30 a.m. 
Tuesday, April 20 at the Leawood United Methodist Church, Leawood, KS. He was 
born November 14, 1923, in Trinidad, CO, son of George and Florence Murray Heap. 
He was a chemical engineer retiring from Black and Veach Engineering of Kansas 
City. He was a member of the Leawood United Methodist Church. Preceding him in 
death were his parents, wife Eloise, and son Walter George Heap. Survivors 
include daughter Dorisse Gleason, Overland Park, KS; two granddaughters, Karina 
Rindom, Lenexa, KS, Anna Gleason, Overland Park, KS; and one brother, Robert 
Heap, Marshall, TX. (Arr. Consalus-Bradley Funeral Home) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Geraldine Frances Heiman - Mass of Christian Burial for Geraldine Frances 
Heiman, 80, of Lawrence, KS, will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Prairie 
Village, KS, on Friday, April 16, at 10 a.m. Burial to be in Resurrection 
Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. The parish Rosary will be at St. Ann's on Thursday, April 
15, at 6:30 p.m. with visitation following until 8:30 p.m. This will be an 
earlier Rosary at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS at 7 p.m. on 
Wednesday, April 14, 2004. Mrs. Heiman passed away April 12, 2004 at Brandon 
Woods Retirement Community. Geraldine was born December 12, 1923 in Tipton, MO, 
the oldest child of Margaret Schollmeyer Drackert and Louis I. Drackert, who 
owned and operated a plumbing business there for over 30 years. She attended St. 
Andrew's Catholic School and graduated in 1941 from Tipton High School, where 
she was an enthusiastic member of the glee club and sang alto solo at various 
music contests throughout the area. After working as a dental assistant in 
Tipton, she came to Kansas City in 1942 and through a mutual connection to Joyce 
C. Hall secured a job as a billing machine operator at Halls' Brothers, where 
she worked for a couple of years before her marriage October 28, 1944, to 
Lawrence F. Heiman, an aircraft mechanic at Pratt Whitney. After ten years of 
residence in Kansas City, the couple moved to Prairie Village, KS, where they 
built their home and raised their family for nearly 45 years. Lawrence died in 
November 1992, and Geraldine continued in their home until she moved to the home 
of her son, Don, in Lawrence. She remained there for two years before entering 
Brandon Woods Nursing Facility six months prior to her death. An expert 
seamstress throughout her life, she developed a loyal clientele for whom she did 
alterations and fashioned custom outfits. Material flowed like magic through her 
nimble fingers as she meticulously crafted and fitted clothes for any occasion. 
She took great pride in her work. She also took great pride in her children, 
James J. and Maridella Carter Heiman of Blue Springs, MO, Donald C. and Virginia 
Patton Heiman of Lawrence, KS, Cynthia M. Nelson formerly of Overland Park, KS 
and Laguna Niguel, CA, Sharon A. and Michael Blaine of Raytown, MO, Judith M. 
Hinchey of Overland Park, KS, and Michael J. Heiman of Lee's Summit, MO. She 
rejoiced in her grandchildren, Jamie, Marla and Katie Heiman, ANnie Catlla', 
Laurie Kelly, Susie, and Kelly Heiman, Shawn Nelson, Thor and Tara Blaine, Carl 
Hinchey, and Niccole Ward, Blake and Victoria Heiman. She had two great-
grandchildren, Jeremy Lowery of Overland Park, KS and Owen Blaine formerly of 
Raytown, MO. She also leaves a brother and sister-inlaw, Louis and Mary Drackert 
of North Kansas City, MO and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Cay 
Heiman of Kansas City, MO, Theresa Heiman of Alma, NE and Clare Riebenspies of 
Wichita, KS. A gregarious and whole-hearted person, she lit up the room with her 
smile, and her laughter rang through the air. She is a sweetheart. In lieu of 
flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Ann's Catholic School, in care of 
Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044-3402 (785) 843-
1120. Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Larry M. Helverson - Larry M. Helverson, 62, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, April 
13, 2004, at Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville, MO. Private services will 
be held at a later date. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, 
MO, 816-3803268) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Jesse J. Henderson Jr. - Mr. Jesse J. Henderson Jr., 46, Kansas City, MO, passed 
away April 8, 2004. Funeral services 11 a.m. Sat., April 17, at Lawrence A. 
Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel, 1800 E. Linwood. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Sat. at the 
chapel. (Arr: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Chapel (816) 921-1800) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

William H. Hensley Jr. - William H. Hensley Jr., 86, of Jefferson City, MO, 
formerly of Shawnee Mission, KS, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004. He was born July 
24, 1917 in Kansas City, MO, the son of William H. and Katherine L. Boldt 
Hensley. On March 12, 1945, he married Velma "Vicky" Alexander Hensley, who 
survives at the home. He was a service manager for office equipment and was a 
member of the Masonic Lodge of Shawnee, KS. He is also survived by three 
daughters, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Service wll be 3 
p.m. Thursday, April 15, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home in Jefferson City, 
MO (573) 636-3838. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Janette Hess - Janette Hess, 75, Kansas City, MO, died April 11,2004. Funeral 
services 11 a.m. Sat., April 17, at New Rising Star Baptist Church, 2701 E. 
43rd., Rev. James A. Howard Sr. officiating. Burial XII Gates Memorial Gardens. 
Visitation 9-11 a.m. Sat. at the church. (Arr: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel (816) 
561-4464) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Cecil Robert "Hig" Higginbotham - Cecil Robert "Hig" Higginbotham, 65, of Loch 
Lloyd Village, passed away April 14, 2004, at home. Funeral services will be 2 
p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at McGilley State Line Chapel. Friends may call 
6-8 p.m. Friday, April 16, at the chapel. Entombment in Mt. Moriah South 
Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart 
Association. Hig was born February 20, 1939 in Point Pleasant, WV. He attended 
West Virginia Institute of Technology, served four years as a Navy Pilot, and 31 
years with American Airlines based out of New York Airports. He was preceded in 
death by his father, mother and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, 
Judith, of the home; two sons, Bob Higginbotham and wife, Amy, Shawnee, KS and 
Todd Higginbotham, Atlanta, GA; two grandsons, Ben and Drew; dear family 
members, Virginia Snodgrass, Henry and Alma Cline; brother, Paul Higginbotham 
and sister, Delores Jones. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel (816) 
9426180) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Susie Lee Hillman - Susie Lee Hillman, 87, died peacefully in her sleep on 
Easter morning, April 11, 2004. At the time of her death, she resided at Bristol 
Manor, an assisted living facility in Oak Grove, MO, but was formerly a resident 
of Marshall, MO, for approximately 25 years. She and her husband moved to 
Marshall upon retirement from 27 years of farming near Centralia, MO. She was 
born in Clarksville, MO, on September 5, 1916, to Robert and Zelma Thompson 
Beauchamp. On June 27, 1937, she married Herbert L. Hillman. Their marriage 
produced three children, Judy, Wayne and Sharon. She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband of 52 years, Herbert; a daughter, Judy Schrader; two 
brothers, Jay and Teddy Beauchamp; two sisters, Martha Beauchamp and Myona 
Malone; and a grandchild, Robert Wayne Hillman. Survivors include two children, 
Sharon Hubbard and her husband, Mike, Mountain View, MO, and Wayne Hillman and 
his wife, Pamela, Overland Park, KS, five grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren. While residing in Marshall, she was a member of the First Baptist 
Church of Marshall and a member of the choir. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 13, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home, Marshall, MO. Funeral 
services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, at the First Baptist Church, 
Marshall, MO. Graveside service will be 4 p.m. April 14, at Centralia Cemetery, 
Centralia, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the First 
Baptist Church Building Fund, Marshall, MO. (Arrangements: Campbell-Lewis 
Funeral Home, Marshall, MO) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Ralph H. Holle - Ralph H. Holle, 85, Kansas City, MO, died April 14, 2004. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at Holy Trinity 
Lutheran Church, 5901 E. 135th St., Grandview, MO. Burial in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Friday at the church. The family 
requests memorial contributions to the church, in lieu of flowers. Mr. Holle was 
born November 6, 1918 in Southern, IL. He was an employee at I.R.S. for over 30 
years. He was an active member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; a member of 
the Senior Golf Association; and a lifetime St. Louis Cardinal fan. Mr. Holle is 
survived by his wife of 49 years, Edna; son, Steven Holle of Dallas, TX; 
daughter, Carol Crawford and husband, Brian of Raytown, MO; and two grandsons, 
Chad and Mike Crawford. (Arrangements; McGilley & George Funeral Home (816) 
9660250) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Lee A. Hollis - Mr. Lee A. Hollis, 66, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, 
April 10, 2004, at Baptist Lutheran Medical Center. Visitation will be 11 
a.m.12noon Saturday, April 17, at E.S. Eley & Sons Chapel, 2315 E. Linwood 
Blvd., Kansas City, MO (816) 924-8700. Burial in Lincoln Cemetery. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Cara Lee Holmes - Cara Lee Holmes passed away peacefully on April 6, 2004, 
surrounded by her family. She will be missed by her children, many 
grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and friends. She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Stanley R. Holmes. A Mass in her remembrance will be 7 p.m. Friday, 
April 16 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Dr., 
Oakview, MO. Rather than sending flowers, Cara Lee requested that a contribution 
be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH, 
44720. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Ray Edgar Hopkins - Ray Edgar Hopkins, 73, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away 
April 14, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital. Visitation in Blue Springs will be 6-8 
p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. 
Masonic Rites will be at 7:45 p.m. at the church. Service will follow at 8 p.m. 
at the church. Visitation in Eldon, MO will be 11 a.m.-12noon Saturday, April 
17, 2004, at the First Baptist Church of Eldon. Graveside service will follow at 
the Eldon City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist 
Church in Blue Springs or First Baptist Church in Eldon. Mr. Hopkins was 
preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Larry Ray Hopkins who died in 
1954, and two brothers, Roy Elbert and George Everett. Mr. Hopkins married his 
high school sweetheart, Carolyn, in 1950. They had been married for 53 years. 
Mr. Hopkins was a dump truck driver for Overland Hauling. He was a member of the 
First Baptist Church in Blue Springs and had previously been a Deacon there. He 
was a member of the Blue Springs Masonic Lodge #337, a 32nd Degree Mason, 
Scottish Rite, and KC Ararat Shrine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing 
with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Hopkins of the home; 
son, Tim and Ginger Hopkins, Blue Springs, MO; daughter, Jane and Randy Seems, 
Oak Grove, MO; sisters, Dorothy Mae and G.D. Rea, Kansas City, MO, Eileen and 
Carl Williams, Osage Beach, MO; grandchildren, Tiffany, Chad, Anthony, William, 
Sydney and Tristan; and many nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Webb-Freer 
Funeral Home, 205 SW 17th St., Blue Springs, MO (816) 229-2101) Published in the 
Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Richard E. "Dick" Howard - Richard E. "Dick" Howard, 70, passed away Wednesday, 
April 14, 2004. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at Mt. Moriah 
Terrace Park Funeral Home, followed by graveside service 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah 
Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American 
Heart Association. Dick was born July 5, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO. He attended 
Benton High School where he played football and was in the choir and drama. He 
joined the U.S. Navy and received a medical discharge. Dick loved trains and 
trucks. He was a Union Pacific switchman, a diesel mechanic and service manager 
for Kenworth and Peterbilt. He also, was a truck driver and owned and operated 
his own diesel repair company. Dick spent many hours playing with George and 
Gracie, his two dachsunds. His hobbies were carpentry and woodworking, 
computers, researching the family tree and mowing his field. Dick is survived by 
his wife, Mary Lou Howard and daughter, Theresa Brooks, of Kansas City; 
daughter, Cheryl LoPiccolo and son, Michael Howard, both of St. Louis; 
grandsons, Scott Brooks of Minneapolis and Adam Howard of St. Louis; 
granddaughters, Shawna Brooks of Des Moines, Stacie Brooks of Kansas City, and 
Sarah Howard of St. Louis; sisters, Linda Howard of New York and Nancy Meers of 
St. Joseph; brothers, Robert Howard of Texas and Steven Howard of Maryland; and 
his niece, Dianna Dove of Omaha. (Arrangements; Mt. Moriah Terrace Park (816) 
734-5500) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Juan Ibarra - Juan Ibarra, 65, Kansas City, KS, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 
2004, at KU Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, 
April 17, at St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at Joseph A. Butler & Son Funeral 
Home, 19th and Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS, where the Rosary will be said at 
6:30 p.m. The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, PO 
Box 2680, N. Canton, OH 44720. Mr. Ibarra was born in Donna, TX and lived in 
Kansas City, KS most of his life. He leaves his wife, Amalia of the home; three 
sons, Ismael Ybarra, Robert Ybarra and Tony Ybarra, all of Kansas City, KS; four 
daughters, Petra Ehle, Glendale, AZ, Irene Ortega, Kansas City, KS, Lollie 
Thomas, Independence, MO and Mary Bromagen, Kansas City, KS; a sister, Lydia 
Rocha, Kansas City, KS; 15 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. 
(Arrangements: Joseph A. Butler & Son (913) 371-7000) Published in the Kansas 
City Star on 4/16/2004.

RaSheena K. Jackson - Ms. RaSheena K. Jackson, 13, passed away April 10, 2004, 
at Children's Mercy Hospital. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17 at Pentecostal 
C.O.G.I.C., 800 E. Myer Blvd.; burial XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation 
1011 a.m. Saturday at the Church. (Arr. Lawrence A. Jones Linwood Chapel) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Evelyn Monford Jobson - Evelyn Monford Jobson, age 86, of Prairie Village, KS, 
passed away April 12, 2004, at her residence. Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. 
Thursday, April 15, 2004, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 
Metcalf. Friends may call prior to service time, beginning at 5:30 p.m. 
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at SparkmanHillcrest 
Cemetery in Dallas, TX. Evelyn was born on November 24, 1917 to James T. and Eva 
(Roebuck) Monford in Dallas, TX. It was there she received her education in 
music at SMU. Moving to Prairie Village, KS in 1948, Evelyn was an accomplished 
pianist and organist and had the opportunity to instruct many students. As a 
member of Village Presbyterian Church since 1948, she had a strong presence in 
her church. She was also extremely active in her community. With her husband, 
Jobie, she traveled extensively taking risks that surprised even her closest 
family members. Her devotion to her husband, her family and her music was always 
apparent. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved aunt, 
Jewel Roebuck Taber. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, William A. 
"Jobie" Jobson Jr. of the home; son and his wife, William A. "Joby" Jobson III 
and Janice of Overland Park, KS; daughter and her husband, Judith E. Dickerson 
and David L. of Cedar Hill, TX; eight grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren. A special thank you is extended to her devoted caregivers that 
have been so kind and compassionate these last several months. (Arrangements: 
D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf (913) 648-6224) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Shannon Leigh Keating - Shannon Leigh Keating, 45, Kansas City, MO, passed away 
Sunday, April 11, 2004, at home. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, at 
George C. Carson and Sons Funeral Home (816) 2527900. Interment in Woodlawn 
Cemetery. Visitation 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Mary Koehler - Mary Koehler, 87, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 14, 2004, at 
Villa St. Francis. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at the Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Paola, KS. A prayer service will be said at 12noon Friday, April 
16, 2004, at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO. Friends 
may call at Muehlebach Funeral Home from 12noon-2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004. 
Mary was born September 29, 1916 in Paola, KS and was a lifelong area resident. 
Mary graduated from Ursuline Academy, where her aunt, Mother Cecilia Koehler, 
served as Mother Superior. She was a medical receptionist prior to her 
retirement. Mary was an active member of Visitation Parish. She was preceded in 
death by two brothers, Jerome and Bernard Koehler and a sister, Frances Koehler. 
Mary is survived by a sister-in-law, Mildred Koehler, Yardley, PA and by four 
nephews, one niece and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. (Arrangements; 
Muehlebach Funeral Home (816) 444-2060) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/16/2004.

Raymond H. Kueck - Mr. Raymond H. Kueck, 92, Kansas City, MO, passed away 
Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Season's Care Center. Visitation will be 7-8:30 
p.m. Friday, April 16, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO. (Arr: Speaks Suburban 
Chapel) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Margretta Ann Kusler - Margretta Ann Kusler, 66, Kansas City, KS, died April 12, 
2004. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Thurs., April 15 at AldenHarrington Funeral Home, with 
services at 2 p.m. Private committal service. Memorials to National Kidney 
Foundation or American Diabetes Assoc. c/o the funeral home, 913-422-4074. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Ethel Larrison - Ethel Larrison, 71, Kansas City, KS, died Sunday, April 11, 
2004. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Oak Hill 
Cemetery, Butler, MO. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Schowengerdt 
Chapel. Contributions may be made to American Lung Association. Survivors 
include husband, Clifford Larrison of Kansas City, KS; two daughters, Judy 
McKinzie and husband, Aaron and Donna Colby and husband, Scott, all of Kansas 
City, KS; three brothers; four sisters; and three grandchildren, Aaron McKinzie, 
Joshua McKinzie and Ryan Colby. (Arrangements: Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660) 
679-6555) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Anna Erichsen Lawson - Anna Erichsen Lawson, age 96, passed away at her home 
April 12, 2004, surrounded by the friends she loved. Anna was a long time 
resident of Kansas City, MO. She worked at the Lake City Ammunition Plant during 
the war. She worked for National Bellas Hess and retired from Montgomery Ward 
and Company in September of 1969. She was preceded in death by her mother and 
father, Meta and Henry Weber; her uncle, Carl Weber; and her husband, Otto 
Lawson. Friends may call 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. followed by Funeral service at 1:30 
p.m. Thursday, April 15, at the SheilBlackman Funeral Home. Burial Elmwood 
Cemetery. (Arr: Sheil-Blackman Funeral Home 816-241-6665) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Bonita Martha Vanderhoff Lillis - LILLIS Bonita Martha Vanderhoff Lillis, age 
79, of Overland Park, KS, passed away the 13th of April, 2004, at New Hope, MN. 
Visitation will be 9 a.m. April 17, 2004, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 8311 
West 93rd, Overland Park, KS. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. 
Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Bonita was born March 12, 1925, in 
Boonville, MO, to Ray Henry and Lena Vanderhoof. She married Bernard J. Lillis, 
Jr. on November 6, 1948, in Kansas City. Her husband died in 1998. Bonita 
enjoyed bridge, bowling and golf and was an accomplished homemaker who excelled 
in cooking and baking. She is survived by her three children, Bernard Joseph 
Lillis III of Sleepy Hollow, NY, Michael Francis Lillis of Maple Grove, MN, and 
Barbara Lillis Patrick of Atlanta, GA; and seven grandchildren. She is also 
survived by four sisters, Winona Ludgate, Shawnee, KS, Cecilia Boone, Shawnee, 
KS, Rachel Willoughby, Blue Springs, MO, and Helen Gaschen, Perry, KS; a 
brother, Ray Henry Vanderhoof; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents and 
two sisters, Theresa Vanderhoof and Niria Vanderhoof died previously. In lieu of 
flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6800 West 
93rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212. (Arr: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 913-642-
3565) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Archie M. Lindsey - Archie M. Lindsey, 76, a retired Industrial Biochemist, of 
Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Delmar Gardens of 
Lenexa following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 
a.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd St., 
Overland Park, KS. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. 
Burial will take place Saturday in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Oklahoma. In lieu 
of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Holy Spirit or the maintenance 
fund at St. Patrick's Cemetery, in care of St. Monica's Church in Edmond, OK. 
Mr. Lindsey was born August 4, 1927 in Guthrie, OK, to the late Archie J. and 
Doris Lindsey. He was a 1946 graduate of Guthrie High School. He received his 
Bachelor of Science Degree from Oklahoma Central College, and did post graduate 
work at the University of Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. He 
worked as a biochemist for Palmolive Colgate in Kansas City, KS for 20 years 
retiring in 1983. Archie is survived by his wife, Lillian (Corky) of the home; 
his sister, Sister Helen Lindsey ASC of Wichita, KS; and many other relatives 
and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Dorothy Laurette 
Lindsey. (Arrangements; Marts Memorial Services (816) 561-8181) Published in the 
Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Charles “Larry” Lowery - Larry Lowery, 85, Kansas City in Clay County, passed 
away Sunday, April 3, 2004, at North Kansas City Hospital. Memorial service 2 
p.m. Thursday, April 15 at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas 
City, MO. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Cremation. Larry was 
born in Idaho in 1919, he came to Kansas City in 1965 with the Nashua 
Manufacturing Co. After he left there he was a Realtor. Larry served in India 
during WWII. He was a member of the Gladstone VFW #10906, Gladstone American 
Legion, and Boise Elks Lodge. Larry belonged to the Southminister Presbyterian 
Church. Larry was an avid bowler. He had done 500 Military Honors in this area. 
He was preceded in death by his wife Emma. Survivors include sister Eloise 
McLeod; sister-in-law Evelyn Lowery; nieces Lavona Mellin, Marjorie Naugler, 
nephews Mike and Paul McLeod, and James Lowery. (Arr. McGilley Antioch Chapel, 
816453-7700) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

William T. Mahan - William T. Mahan, 88, Warsaw, MO, passed away Saturday, April 
10, 2004, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born on 
October 2, 1915, in Rosedale, KS, the son of William Henry and Mattie Le' Row 
Mahan. He made his home in Kansas and on May 16, 1942, he was married to Muriel 
Erickson. On October 26, 1942, he was inducted into the United States Army, 
serving during WWII. He was honorably discharged on February 14, 1946. He made 
his home in Kansas City, KS, where he was employed as a shipping clerk for H.D. 
Lee, retiring after 35 years. In 1977, they moved to Warsaw. He was preceded in 
death by his wife Muriel Mahan on December 17, 1999. He is survived by one son, 
Wm. Theodore Mahan, Topeka, KS; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; 
several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Cremation. 
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at the Shawnee Cemetery, 
Warsaw, with Rev. Richard Anthony officiating. (Arr. Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, 
MO, 660-4385151) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

William Mallard - Mr. William Mallard, 64, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 
14, 2004, at VA Medical Center. Memorial service 11 a.m. Fri., April 16, at Mrs. 
J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 703 N. 10th St., KCK. Cremation. No visitation. 
(Arr: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel (913) 321-0253) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

George A. Mance Jr. - George A. Mance Jr., 83, Prairie Village, KS, left us 
April 15, 2004. George was born on November 15, 1920, in Sugar Creek, MO, to 
George Mance Sr. and Susie Ann (Kochik) Mance. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., 
Monday, April 19, 2004, at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel. Visitation will be 2-4 
p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2004, with a Prayer Service at 3 p.m. Burial, with 
Military Honors will follow at the Antioch Cemetery. He graduated from Northeast 
High School in 1938, where he met his wife, Marthea L. Pittman and he graduated 
from Rockhurst College in 1948. George was a Navy veteran and an Army Air Corps 
B-17 pilot in the European Theatre of Operations during WWII, completing 35 
missions. He remained in the Air Force reserves until his retirement as a 
Lieutenant Colonel in 1972. He was employed by Standard Oil of Indiana and Amoco 
Oil for 37 years. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed the lakes and mountains of 
Colorado. George always welcomed spending time with his family and held all of 
his relatives and friends close to his heart George was devoted to his wife, 
Marthea, for nearly 63 years and from this union, five sons were born. He was 
preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Eric Mance. He is survived by 
his wife, Marthea Mance; brother, Edward Mance; sons, Fred and his wife, Roseann 
of Papillion, NE, Michael and his wife, Narla of Olathe, KS, Thomas Mance of 
Kansas City, MO, Gary and his wife, Deborah of Prairie Village, KS, James and 
his wife, Deborah of Colorado Springs, CO. He also leaves behind 10 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and loved ones. 
George's memory will live on in all of our hearts and he will be greatly missed. 
Donations may be made in George's memory to Catholic Charities, 2220 Central 
Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa 
Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204, 913642-3565) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Larry Richard Mansfield, Sr. - Larry Richard Mansfield, Sr., 61, Bates City, MO, 
passed away Sunday, April 11, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be held 
10 a.m. Thursday, April 15 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove; burial Swan Lake 
Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. 
Wednesday at the funeral home. Larry was born August 7, 1942, in Rockford, IL, 
the son of Clarence and Thelma (Bonsall) Mansfield. He was an Army veteran. 
Larry was a diesel mechanic. His father and brother Clarence Mansfield, Jr., 
preceded him in death. His survivors include daughter Susan Drury, Higginsville, 
MO; three sons, Rick Mansfield, Springfield, MO, John Edward Mansfield, 
Independence, MO, and Larry Mansfield, Jr., Buckner, MO; mother Thelma Webb, Oak 
Grove, MO; sister Phyllis Maurer, Burbank, IL; and 12 grandchildren. (Arr. Royer 
Funeral Home, 816-690-4441) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Norma Lee Marshall - Norma Lee Marshall, 83, Liberty, MO, passed away peacefully 
in her sleep on Monday, April 12, 2004, at North Kansas City Hospital. Graveside 
services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Smithville, 
MO, with Dr. Susan Vogel officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions are 
suggested to the First United Methodist ChurchEndowment Fund, 2100 Howell, North 
Kansas City, MO, 64116. Norma was born March 4, 1921, in Paradise, MO, and lived 
most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was a 64 year member of the First 
United Methodist Church of North Kansas City. Norma was employed for 41 years 
for the North Kansas City Medical Group, before retiring in 1983. She was 
preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth Marshall, in 2000, and 
brother R.C. Taul in 2000. Survivors include sisters-in-law LaGreta Taul, Helen 
Brenton and her husband Thurlan, and Belle Estes; and many nieces and nephews 
and great-nieces and nephews. The family is especially grateful for Norma's dear 
friends, Nancy and Dan Hamilton, and Gene and Patty Mynatt. (Arr. McGilley 
Antioch Chapel, 816453-7700) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Uneeda D. Marshall - Mrs. Uneeda D. Marshall, 48, of North Kansas City, MO, 
passed away April 12, 2004, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 
12noon Saturday, April 17, at Fountain of Life Church of God in Christ, 11230 
Bristol Terrace, with Elder Joe Nathan Green officiating. Visitation will be 
from 10 a.m.-12noon at the church. Mrs. Marshall was First Lady of Fountain of 
Life Church of God in Christ with husband, Pastor Roy Marshall Sr. She leaves 
husband, Pastor Roy Marshall Sr.; sons, Roy Marshall Jr., John Harrington; 
daughters, Truneeda Marshall and Caneethia Marshall; brothers, Charlie Jr., 
Nathaniel, Joe Nathan, Edward, Derrick, Michael, and James Green; sisters, 
Almeda Yancy, Pearl Newsome, Dorothy Sanders, Juanita Andrews, and Mary 
Marshall; and a host of other relatives and friends. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. 
Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel (816) 921-1800) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Royce C. Martinson - Royce C. Martinson, 32, of Peculiar, MO, passed away April 
8, 2004. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at McGilley & 
George Belton Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the 
First Baptist Church of Peculiar. Burial in Peculiar Cemetery. Contributions to 
the Royce Martinson Children's Fund, Bank 10 Belton, PO Box 710, Belton, MO 
64012. Royce was born November 11, 1971 in Harrisonville, MO. He was a lifelong 
Cass County resident and a member of the East Lynn Baptist Church. He graduated 
in 1990 from Harrisonville High School. Royce worked for Reed Turf Farm and M.D. 
Randolph Sodding & Seeding. In 1996 he went to work for Aardvark Air Duct and 
Chimney Service. He received a kidney transplant in 1993. He enjoyed working on 
cars and hot rods. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gloria Bennett. 
Royce is survived by his wife, Laurie and his children, Naomi and Nicole, twin 
girls, and son, Clayton Martinson of the home; parents, Royce Ole and Gloria 
Martinson; parents-in-law, Weldon and Janet Adcock; paternal grandparents, W.C. 
and Francis Iola Wells of Sacred Heart, MN; maternal grandfather, Russell 
Bennett of Shirley, AR; brother-in-law, Michael Adcock of Omaha, NE; and sister, 
Linda Lee Spitler of Belton, MO. (Arrangements: McGilley & George Funeral Home, 
611 Chestnut, Belton, MO (816) 322-2995) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/14/2004.

Willie McAbee Sr. - Willie McAbee Sr., 75, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 
12, 2004. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tues., April 20, at Lawrence A. Jones and 
Sons Linwood Chapel. Burial XII Gates Cemetery. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Tues. at 
the chapel. (Arr: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel (816) 921-1800) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Rev. Douglas McCann - Rev. Douglas McCann, 56, Raymore, MO, died April 11, 2004. 
Funeral services 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 14 at Cullen Funeral Home, with 
visitation 6-7:30 p.m. He is survived by wife Janice, sons Douglas and David 
McCann, daughter Rebecca, and two granddaughters. (Arr. Cullen Funeral Home) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Latrece R. McCloud - Latrece R. McCloud, 31, Kansas City, MO, died April 11, 
2004. Services 11 a.m. Sat., April 17 at Victory Way, 3023 Monroe; burial Forest 
Hill Cemetery. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Sat. at the church; contributions, Latrece 
McCloud Mem. Fund, c/o Mazuma Credit Union. (Arr. Bishop-Boyd Funeral Chapel) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Opal V. McCurdy - Opal V. McCurdy, 95, died April 13, 2004. Funeral services 10 
a.m. Friday, April 16 at First Baptist Church, 2024 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS. 
Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob 
Rd., Olathe, KS, 913-768-6777. Memorials to the First Baptist Church of Olathe. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Wanda Jean McFaddin - Wanda Jean McFaddin, 77, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away 
at Medical Center of Independence, April 14, 2004. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. 
Friday, April 16, 2004, at Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 205 S.W. 17th St., Blue 
Springs, MO 64015, 816-229-2101. Service will be at the chapel, Saturday, April 
17, 2004, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Mrs. 
McFaddin was born February 2, 1927, to Charles and Carrie Burks Peel in Slater, 
MO. She was a homemaker. She volunteered at Vesper Hall and the Council on 
Aging. She was a member of Center Stage Players Group. She was a member of the 
Church of God in Slater, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth 
McFaddin in 1991; and two brothers. Survivors include daughter, Kendra and 
Robert Potter, Pleasant Hill, MO; grandsons, Tony Long, Oak Grove, MO, and Troy 
Long, Blue Springs, MO; greatgrandchildren, Courtney, Justin, Amanda and Kyra. 
(Arrs: Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs MO) Published in the Kansas City 
Star on 4/16/2004.

Margaret Meier - Margaret Meier, 87, Kansas City, MO, died April 10, 2004. 
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15 at St. Bernadette's Church, 9020 
E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at 
Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Born in Imogene, IA, 
she is survived by her husband Samuel; stepchildren Ed and Lana; five 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three nieces; and eight nephews. (Arr. 
Missouri Funeral Care, 816-353-1700) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/13/2004.

Anne P. Miller - Anne P. Miller, 90, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away 
April 14, 2004, in St. Charles, MO. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. followed 
by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at Coronation of 
Our Lady Church, 13000 Bennington St., Grandview, MO. Interment will be at 
Calvary Cemetery. Anne was born April 15, 1913 in Kansas City, MO, to Joseph and 
Lena Pizzichino. She worked as a seamstress for Harzfeld Dept. Store in Kansas 
City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank G. Miller, son, Michael T. 
Miller, her parents, brothers, Mike and Al Pizzichino and a sister, Fannie 
Santoro. She is survived by her son, Thomas J. Miller and wife, Mary of St. 
Charles, MO; sister, Flora Palermo; and grandchildren, Tom and Paul Miller, 
Michael and Scooter Miller. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home (816) 444-
2060) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Dianna May Miller - Dianna May Miller, 50, of Edwardsville, KS, passed away 
April 14, 2004. Funeral services 2 p.m. Mon., April 19, at Alden-Harrington 
Funeral Home, 214 Oak St., Bonner Springs, KS (913) 422-4074. Visitation 1-2 
p.m. Mon. Contributions to American Diabetes Association, c/o funeral home. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Mildred Evelyn Miller - Mildred Evelyn Miller, 94, Paola, KS, passed away April 
13, 2004. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thurs., April 15, at Wilson & Son Funeral 
Home, Paola, KS (913) 294-2372. Graveside service 3 p.m. Fri. at Roselawn 
Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina, KS. Memorials to American Heart Association. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Roland Brook “R.B.” Miller - R.B. Miller, 88, passed away April 14, 2004 in 
Platte City, MO. Private services. Burial in Platte City Cemetery. Survived by 
son, R.B. Miller, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Ann Forrest, Charleston, SC; and 
four grandchildren. (Arr; Rollins Funeral Home, Platte City, MO (816) 858-2129) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Susan Rae Mills - Susan Rae Mills, born February 13, 1941, passed away at her 
home April 11, 2004. Susan was a lifelong resident of the Northland, working the 
health care field from 1980 until she retired from Health Midwest in 1999. Susan 
was preceded in death by her parents William and Floy Dean Radford, sister Jean 
Boschetts, grandson Rocky Mingos, and her husbands Ben Mills and Fred Ancell. 
She is survived by daughter Tammy Sammons and husband Clyde; three sons, Mark 
Mills and fiancee Mary Mince, Todd Mills and wife Michelle, and Brian Mills and 
wife Julie; eight grandchildren, Danielle Cates, Amanda Sammons, Janney, 
Savannah, Rusty, Taylor, Lauren, and Lane Mills; one step-grandson, Michael 
Ortiz; brother William Radford, Jr., and wife Beverly; and her beloved cat, 
Tigress. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at Mt. Moriah Terrace 
Park, 169 Hwy. and NW 108th St. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 
15 at Church of the Redeemer, 7110 NW Hwy. 9. A private family burial will 
follow the services. (Arr. Mt. Moriah Terrace Park, 816-734-5500) Published in 
the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

James A. Miranda - James A. Miranda, 61, Tonganoxie, KS, died April 13, 2004. 
Funeral services 10 a.m. Fri., April 16, at Chapel Hill Ward LDS Church, KCK. 
Burial Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thurs. at Quisenberry 
Funeral Home, Tonganoxie (913) 845-2740. Memorial LDS Humanitarian Fund. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

O.D. Momon Jr. - Mr. O.D. Momon Jr., 63, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 9, 
2004. Funeral services 11 a.m. Fri., April 16, St. Monica Catholic Church, 1616 
Paseo, KCMO. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Fri. at the 
church. (Arr: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel (816) 921-1800) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Katherine Musson - Katherine Musson, 84, Kansas City, MO, passed away on Monday, 
April 12, 2004. Katherine married Max Musson in 1937. He preceded her in death 
in 1997. Family suggests contributions to NorthCare Hospice, 2900 Clay Edwards 
Dr., N. Kansas City, MO, 64116, or the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch 
Rd., Ste. 100, Merriam, KS, 66204-1200. Katherine lived at the Wexford Place. 
Survivors include her daughter Camille and husband Nick Burditt; grandchildren 
Nathan Daniel Burditt and Stacey Catherine Burditt. She was also preceded in 
death by her grandson Charles Benjamin Burditt. (Arr. McGilley Antioch Chapel, 
816-453-7700) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Jim L. Myers - Retired Detective Sergeant Jim L. Myers, 61, Harrisonville, MO, 
died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville. Funeral 
services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. 
Burial in Orient Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel with 
Masonic Services at 8 p.m. Jim worked for the Harrisonville Police Dept. for 21 
years, retiring in December 2003 as Detective Sergeant. He was a member of the 
K.C. Metro Squad. Survivors include his wife, Karen of the home; stepmother, 
Helen Myers, Carthage, MO; five brothers, Gary Wood, Clinton, MO, Eddie Wood, 
Grandview, MO, David Myers, Allen Myers and Guy LeRoy Myers, all of Carthage, 
MO; two sisters, Sandra Myers and Roberta Newberry, both of Carthage, MO; and 
numerous nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, 
Harrisonville, MO (816) 380-3268) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Edith M. Napier - Edith M. Napier, 92, Kansas City, KS, died Monday, April 12, 
2004, at the home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, at 
St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Friends 
may call from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church. Mrs. Napier was born in Peoria, 
IL and had lived in Kansas City, KS most of her life, moving from Ottumwa, IA. 
She had owned and operated Edith's Beauty Salon on Central Avenue in Kansas 
City, KS for 25 years and then had worked for Charles's Beauty Salon for 25 
years. Mrs. Napier was also known as the "Tomato Lady" to many who purchased 
tomatoes from her and her husband along State Ave. She was a member of St. 
Patrick's Catholic Church, the Shamrock Club at the church, the Go-Fellowship 
Club at Zion United Church of Christ, a former member of the Pat Hanlon Center 
and the Sunflower Group at the Center and the Women's Democratic Club. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Napier in 1978; her parents, Albert 
and Sadie Gladson; three brothers, Francis, Bert and Earl Gladson; and a sister, 
Ollie Gladson. Mrs. Napier is survived by two nephews and many friends. 
(Arrangements: Highland Park Funeral Home (913) 371-0699) Published in the 
Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Mary E. Norbury - Mary E. Norbury, 90, Independence, MO, passed away Monday, 
April 12, 2004, at Hidden Lake Care Center. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, 
April 15 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Burial in Floral Hills 
Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. The family 
suggests contributions to the Broadview Christian Church or to the Ararat Shrine 
Temple Wings of Mercy. Mary was born February 9, 1914, in Burlington, IA, to 
Orla C. and Clara O. (Miller) Maynard, and had lived in this area most of her 
life. She was a 1932 graduate of Paseo High School and a 1936 graduate of 
Research Hospital's School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse at Research 
Hospital until she retired in 1979. She was a member of the Broadview Christian 
Church, its Sunday School Class, and the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was 
also a member of Research Medical Center's Auxiliary, the Grandview Shrine 
Ladies Auxiliary of Ararat Shrine Temple, and the Golden VIPs. She was preceded 
in death by her husband Mark G. Norbury in 1984. Survivors include two daughters 
and spouses, Martha S. Schmidt, Independence, MO, and Barbara Bellamy, Denver, 
CO; four sons and spouses, Terry Norbury, San Francisco, CA, Joe Norbury, Kansas 
City, KS, Steve Norbury, Ruidosa, NM, Tim Norbury, Hume, MO; brother Robert 
Maynard, Overland Park, KS; 16 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren. (Arr. 
D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, 
MO, 816353-1218) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Robert E. Park - Robert E. Park, 79, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, 
April 8, 2004. Private memorial services. Survivors: wife, JoAnn Park; children, 
Deborah D. (Robert) Davis, Lorrie L. (Keven) Reynolds, Stephen E. Park; five 
grandchildren; cousin, Jack (Delores) Neth. (Arr; Geo. C. Carson & Sons) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Iris E. Parker - Iris E. Parker, 91, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2004, at St. 
Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. She had been a resident of the Blue Springs 
Care Center since September. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of 
Raytown. Mrs. Parker was predeceased by her husband, Merlin. She is survived by 
a sister, Marjorie Poland of Butler, MO; two daughters, Kathryne (Ray) Rosen of 
Independence, MO and Marsha (Ron) Dowell of Sedona, AZ; four grandchildren, Brad 
Jones and wife, Arlen of Tucson, AZ, Elizabeth Miller of Manhattan, KS, Kerry 
Dowell of Perrysburg, OH and Brian Dowell of Grand Rapids, OH; and five 
greatgrandchildren, Gabrielle, Reagan, Mitchell, Daniel and Jackson. Funeral 
services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills 
Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO. Burial in Floral Hills Memorial 
Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. The family 
suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association. (Arrangements: D.W. 
Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel (816) 353-1218) Published in the Kansas City 
Star on 4/13/2004.

George W. Parks, Sr. - George W. Parks, Sr., 75, Smithville, MO, passed away 
April 13, 2004, at Barry Manor in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 15, 1928, 
to Norwood Samuel and Pearl (Lewis) Parks near Burlington, KS. He grew up and 
attended school in Burlington and Muncie, KS. On May 7, 1945, he was united in 
marriage to Sadie Estella McCaine. After their marriage they lived in 
Armourdale, KS, and Kansas City North where they owned and operated Sadie's Bar. 
They later owned and operated the Holiday Motel in Elwood, KS. His wife Sadie 
passed away on May 29, 1972. On September 15, 1973, he was united in marriage to 
Gladys L. (Hughes) Cook. After their marriage they continued operating the motel 
in Elwood. They later moved to Faucett, MO, Marysville, KS, and in 1990 they 
moved to Smithville where they made their home. George also owned and operated 
Banner Excavating in Kansas City, MO. He drove trucks for Yellow Freight and 
retired from Holmes Trucking in 1983. George was a member of the North Heartland 
Community Church in Kansas City, MO, and a member of the Teamsters Local #41. He 
was also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and one sister. George 
is survived by his wife Gladys of the home; son George Walter Parks, Jr., and 
wife Barbara, Madeira Beach, FL; daughter Polly Strang and husband Lee, 
Plattsburg, MO; stepson Francis Cook and wife Jean, Wathena, KS; four 
grandchildren, David Strang, Leann Gump, Carol Parks, and Cassandra Gordon; two 
step-grandchildren, Laura Barger and Sheila Woosley; two greatgrandchildren; 
four step-greatgrandchildren; brother Howard Parks, Kansas City, KS; and one 
sister, Evelyn Lohaw, Paola, KS; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; 
and many friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 16 at the 
Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO. Burial at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park, 
Kansas City, MO. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home in Smithville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 
American Diabetes Association. (Arr. Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, 816-532-9212) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Vera Passler - Vera Passler, 74, of Edwardsville, KS, died Tuesday, April 13, 
2004, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Memorial services will be 
7 p.m. Friday, April 16, at the Chapel-Hill Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th 
Street, Kansas City, KS. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral 
home. The family requests contributions to Cancer Action, 1831 Minnesota, Kansas 
City, KS 66102. Vera was born on June 9, 1929 in Kansas City, KS and was a 
lifelong area resident. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Charles 
Passler Sr. of the home; one daughter, Sandra Pierceall of Kansas City, KS; 
three sons, Bernie Passler of Edwardsville, KS, Chuck Passler of Kansas City, 
KS, and Joseph Passler of Basehor, KS; one brother, Mike Uzelac of Las Vegas, 
NV; one sister, Rose Hill of San Mateo, CA; eight grandchildren and nine 
greatgrandchildren. (Arrangements: Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home (913) 334-
3366) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Edward W. Perkins - Edward W. Perkins died April 8, 2004. Father of Lynn (Henry) 
Bausby, Edward Perkins Jr. and Brian (Arnetta) Perkins. Visitation 9 a.m. 
followed by service 10 a.m. Sat., April 17, at Granberry Mortuary, 8806 Jennings 
Station Rd., St. Louis, MO, (314) 867-8837. Burial Musick Church Cemetery. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

William H. (Bill) Peterson - William H. (Bill) Peterson, 82, Leavenworth, KS, 
died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at St. John Hospital. He was born August 29, 1921 
in Sioux City, IA, to Fred and Anna (Kreutz) Peterson. He was preceded in death 
by his parents and two brothers. Mr. Peterson graduated from East High School in 
Sioux City and served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1944. He 
then continued his education and graduated with a degree in economics from the 
University of South Dakota. He worked 31 years for Montgomery Ward and Co. as a 
manager in the accounting, tax, and real estate departments. After retirement he 
resided in York, NE and Leavenworth, KS. He was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church. He married Barbara J. Beckord in Sioux City on April 8, 1944. 
She survives at the home. Mr. Peterson is survived by one brother, Rev. T.C. 
Peterson, Duluth, MN; one sister, Lucille Peterson, Fort Wayne, IN; and one 
sister-in-law, Gertrude Peterson, Marcus, IA. He is also survived by sons, 
William Peterson Jr. (Carol), Lake Placido, FL, Richard Peterson (Sharon), 
Indianapolis, IN; and daughter, Jean Romig (Ronald), Leavenworth, KS; five 
grandchildren, Matthew, Lynn and Anne Peterson, Rebecca and Laura Romig; and 
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 
16, 2004, at Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS, 66048. The 
Rev. Tim Hutabarat will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery. 
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. The family 
suggests memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist 
Church, Leavenworth, KS or The First United Methodist Church, York, NE. 
(Arrangements: Davis Funeral Chapel (913) 682-5523) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Robert K. "Bob" Phipps - Robert K. "Bob" Phipps, 91, Wichita, KS, died April 11, 
2004. Private services will be in Kansas City, MO. He was born April 17, 1912, 
in Kansas City, KS. He was a retired W.W. Grainger Sales Representative. He was 
preceded in death by his wife Winifred R. He is survived by son and daughter-in-
law Mike and Cheryl, Wichita, KS; Diana Wolff, Wichita, and Judy Dozier, 
Leawood, KS; brother Charles, Prescott, AZ; sister Mary Scott, Overland Park, 
KS; grandchildren Brian Phipps, Wichita, Shannon Wedge, Wichita, KS, and Jeff 
Wolff, Lenexa, KS; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials to Hospice Care of 
Kansas, 3241 E. Victor, Wichita, KS, 67208. (Arr. Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita, 
KS) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Ray L. Potter - Ray L. Potter, 82, passed away April 9, 2004, at Research 
Hospital. The Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at St. 
Agnes Church, 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park, KS, followed by visitation until 
12 noon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. The family requests no 
flowers and memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop #84, Heart of 
America Council, 10210 Holmes, KCMO, 64131, or St. Agnes School Scholarship 
Fund, 5130 Mission Rd., Roeland Park, KS, 66205. Interment will be at Floral 
Hills Cemetery. Ray was born December 30, 1921, in Lincoln, NE, to Clem L. and 
Kathryn Potter. He attended St. Benedict's School and College in Atchison, KS, 
where his studies were interrupted by WWII. Ray was a Lt. Navy Pilot in the 
Asian/Pacific Theater, flying a Lockheed PV1 Ventura on combat missions, bombing 
the Aleutians-flying without fighter escort. He moved to Kansas City when he 
purchased the Missionhill Jewelry Store that he operated for 52 years. Ray was a 
past member of the Optimist Club and the Mission Chamber of Commerce. He was 
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his love Marguerite, of the 
home; daughter Donna Marie Welch and husband Bill, Mobile, AL; granddaughters 
Marie Pauline Ince and husband Andy and Heather Ann Norbury and husband Jason; 
great-grandson Jasper Norbury; and his brother Donald C. Potter and wife 
Alliene, Greenville, KY. (Arr. Muehlebach Funeral Home, 816-444-2060) Published 
in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Frieda M. Ziesch Primm - Frieda M. Ziesch Primm, 75, Olathe, KS, passed away 
April 14, 2004, at the Olathe Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 1 
p.m. Friday, April 16 at the First Baptist Church, Olathe. Visitation will be 
held one hour prior to services Friday at the church. Burial will follow at the 
Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions 
may be made to the church or to the Olathe Intergenerational Chorus Scholarship 
Fund c/o Texanna Ollenberger, 2024 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS, 66062. She was born 
April 15, 1928, in Baldwin, KS, the daughter of Julius and Ida Gastrock Ziesch. 
She graduated from Baldwin High School and attended Baker University, where she 
studied music and voice, and was prominent in musical events. Frieda was an 
active, dedicated member of the First Baptist Church for 50 years, where she 
sang in the choir. She was an active member of the Olathe Intergenerational 
Choir for the past 10 years, and the Morning Grange #227 for almost 40 years. 
She married Carl Primm on April 17, 1949, and they had 55 years together. She 
retired from Universal Underwriters in Overland Park after 23 years. Her parents 
and three brothers, Ernest, Herman, and Harold Ziesch preceded her in death. She 
is survived by her husband Carl Primm, of the home; son Barry Kevin Primm, 
Tirrana, Albania; brother Arthur Ziesch and his wife Viva, Baldwin, KS; two 
grandchildren, Alaina and Alex Primm, Independence, MO; 10 nieces and nephews; 
and many friends. Frieda will always be remembered for her engaging smile, 
personality, and sense of humor. She loved classical music, and believed music 
was an important part of each day. "Life is good when music fills each day." 
(Arr. McGilley and Frye Funeral Home, 913-7820582) 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/15/2004 - 4/16/2004.

Thomas Ellis Putnam - Thomas Ellis Putnam, 64, New Hampton, MO, passed away 
April 9, 2004, at Liberty Hospital, from massive organ failure. His wish was to 
be cremated and buried on the family farm. Memorial service at a later date. Mr. 
Putnam was born October 20, 1940 in Powersville, MO. He was a member of NRA and 
enjoyed gardening. He drove trucks over a wide range of the West. He retired to 
New Hampton, MO in 2001. He was preceded in death by daughter, Jean Elizabeth 
Putnam and son, Thomas Ellis Putnam Jr. Survivors include wife, Beverly McCallum 
Putnam, three brothers and three sisters. (Arrangements: Morticians Service, 538 
Campbell, Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 474-8831) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Fred O. Reed - Fred O. Reed, 87, Mission, TX, formerly of Independence, MO, died 
April 10, 2004. Graveside service 3:30 p.m. Sat., April 17 at Mt. Washington 
Cemetery; visitation 1-3 p.m. Sat. at George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home, 816-
252-7900. Contributions to the Fred O. Reed Memorial Fund. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Kurt L. Revenall - Kurt L. Revenall, 54, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 3, 
2004. Memorial services 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004, in the Chapel at 
Truman Medical Center. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests 
contributions to the Salvation Army. (Arr: Marts Memorial Services (816) 561-
8181) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Susan Michele “Mich” Roberts - Susan Michele Roberts, 57, Kansas City, MO, 
passed away April 11, 2004, at Truman Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 
6:30 p.m. with Memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004, at St. 
Luke's United Methodist Church, 9420 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138. 
Mich was born October 19, 1946 in Paris, IL. She was a registered nurse. She 
loved her home and yard, and loved taking good care of them. She also loved to 
go fishing in the Ozarks with family and her grandson whom she adored. Mich was 
a loving person who had many friends. She genuinely cared for others. She will 
be sorrowfully missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Vaughn 
Apgar and Barbara Jane Apgar. Survivors include her husband, David Roberts; son, 
Lance Dodson; brothers, Tim Apgar and Jeff Apgar; her grandson, Jordan Dodson; 
and many friends and relatives. (Arrangements; Morticians Service, 538 Campbell, 
Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 474-8831) Published in the Kansas City Star from 
4/13/2004 - 4/15/2004.

Harry J. Robinson - Mr. Harry J. Robinson, 59, Kansas City, MO, passed away 
April 11, 2004. Memorial services 2 p.m. Fri., April 16, at Shiloh Institutional 
Church of God in Christ, 5101 Skiles Ave., Kansas City, MO, Elder Daniel 
Roberson officiating. (Arr: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel (816) 561-4464) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Ivory H. Robinson - Ivory H. Robinson, 48, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 
11, 2004, at KU Med. Center. Visitation 9-11 a.m. with Funeral services at 11 
a.m. Sat., April 17, at Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 703 N. 10th St., KCK. 
Cremation. (Arr: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel (913) 321-0253) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Nellie V. Roden - Nellie V. Roden, 59, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 8, 
2004, at her home. Memorial services pending. (Arrangements: Morticians Service, 
538 Campbell, Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 474-8831) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Pearl D. Rothschild - Pearl D. Rothschild, 87, lifelong Kansas City area 
resident, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at the St. Joseph Health Center. 
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15 at the Kehilath Israel 
Blue Ridge Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to 
Beth Shalom Synagogue, 9400 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64114. Mrs. Rothschild 
was a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue, its Sisterhood, and also life member and 
past president for nine years of Hadassah. A homemaker throughout her life, she 
excelled as a fundraiser for such groups as the Salvation Army, the American Red 
Cross, and the Jewish Federation. Pearl was a 60 plus year veteran as a 
fundraiser and contributor to the Federation. She loved people and enjoyed 
helping those around her. Pearl is survived by her husband of 64 years, Albert 
Rothschild; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Marshall Podolsky, St. Louis, MO; 
brother and sister-in-law Eugene and Clara Cohen; three grandchildren; and five 
greatgrandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. (Arr. The 
Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/15/2004.

Velma "Edie" Sambol - Velma "Edie" Sambol, 88, formerly of Kansas City, KS, died 
March 19, 2004, in Bremerton, WA. Memorial service will be at Leavenworth 
National Cemetery, 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004. Mrs. Sambol was born April 
6, 1915, the eighth child of David Jefferson Snelling and Mary Jame Doubikin 
Snelling. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph M. Sambol, a WWII 
veteran, and her only child, Mrs. Mary Louise Kronquist. She is survived by 
grandson David William King, Allyn, WA; granddaughters Karla Jo Gruber, Belfair, 
WA, and Kristy Haines, Bremerton, WA; greatgrandchildren Kristy Beth Haines and 
Kirsha Dawn Haines, Bremerton; and seven nieces and five nephews. Mrs. Sambol 
was a member of the Tuesday Niter Club and First Christian Church, 1000 
Argentine Blvd., KCK. She worked at Wilson & Co. for 15 years, and Swift & Co. 
for 20 years. She retired from Swift in 1970, and moved to Bremerton in 2001 to 
be with her grandchildren. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Aron Christopher Sanson - Aron Christopher Sanson, 23, Gardner, KS, died April 
14, 2004, in Merriam, KS, from an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 
10 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2004, at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS. Cremation to 
follow services. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the funeral 
home. Memorial contributions to Aron Sanson Memorial Fund c/o Bruce Funeral 
Home, P.O. Box 192, Gardner, KS 66030, 913-856-7111. Published in the Kansas 
City Star on 4/16/2004.

Margaret Cathleen "Cathy" McGee Scheurer - MCGEE SCHEURER Margaret Cathleen 
"Cathy" McGee Scheurer, 47, Dallas, TX, died unexpectedly at home on April 10, 
2004. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on January 17, 1957, the eldest daughter 
of Joan and Tom McGee. Cathy graduated Cum Laude from the Barstow School in 
1975, and with honors from Duke University in 1979. After graduation, she moved 
to Dallas to pursue a career in direct mail retail with Neiman Marcus and the 
Horchow Collection. In May 1981, while working for The Horchow Collection, Cathy 
met Hugh Scheurer, formerly of Wichita Falls, TX. They were married November 27, 
1982. After marrying, Cathy pursued a life dedicated to her families. She 
brought three boys into the world, Tommy, Paul, and Ricky. Cathy's love of 
family extended to the great outdoors, where she enjoyed weekend gatherings at 
Possum Kingdom Lake, trips to Montana and Idaho and cooking for the boys on 
their frequent hunting and fishing expeditions. She was tirelessly devoted to 
improving the many organizations she was involved with while raising her three 
sons and serving as her husband's partner in the Signature Bank of Dallas. Cathy 
was president of her senior class at Duke University and served a president of 
the Duke Alumni Assoc. of Dallas. She worked as Assistant Director of the All 
Saints Little Saints preschool program for many years. At each of the schools 
her boys attended, there was no task too large or small Cathy would not 
undertake to raise funds or in other ways improve the school's educational 
offering or community spirit. At Parish Day School, Cathy served as treasurer 
and cochairperson of the Annual Gala. She also edited the yearbook and cochaired 
the silent auction fundraiser and served as room mother. Cathy served as PTA 
President for two years at Parkhill Junior High, founded the beautification 
program, and was awarded a lifetime membership in the PTA. She also founded the 
yearly school supply sale fundraiser. While her three sons attended J.J. Pierce 
High School, she served as president of the PTA, was a member of the Booster 
Club, and was a charter founder of the Excellence in Education Fund. She also 
founded the Student Savers Program at Signature Bank. Always positive, she never 
spoke an unkind word, was quick to identify a need and address it. Her warmth 
and enthusiasm naturally drew others to dedicate themselves, as she did, to the 
many causes she held dear. While the light of this exceptional lady's life has 
been extinguished, here memory will live on forever with her many friends and 
family members. Hugh and their sons will miss Cathy. Their love and devotion to 
Cathy will be everlasting. On her desk is a prayer that gives them comfort: 
"When things in life seem hard to handle. . . just know that God is watching 
over you, I know because I asked Him to." Cathy was predeceased by her father 
Thomas R. McGee, and is survived by her husband Hugh H. and her children Thomas, 
Paul, Richard, Julie and husband Mark Curry, Mark Scheurer and wife Cary; 
granddaughters Jacqueline Curry and Taylor Scheurer; her mother Joan McGee; and 
siblings Susan McGee, Tom McGee, Jr., and wife Jill, Sarah Jury and husband Ron, 
all of Kansas City, MO. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 13, 2004, followed a prayer service at 7 p.m. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. 
Both services will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 5231 Meadowcreek Dr., 
Dallas, TX, 75248. Interment will be immediately following the mass at Sparkman 
Hill Cemetery, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX. Memorial contributions may be 
made to Pearce Excellence in Education Fund, 1600 N. Coit Rd., Richardson, TX, 
75080, or to All Saints Catholic School, 5231 Meadowcreek Dr., Dallas, 75248. A 
memorial mass will be celebrated in Kansas City at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 
6415 Holmes, Kansas City, MO, on Saturday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. (Arr. Sparkman 
Dickey Funeral Home, Dallas, TX) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Helen Parke Schulenburg - Helen Parke Schulenburg, 85, formerly of Kansas City, 
died April 10, 2004, in Memphis. Visitation will be held 9:30-10:45 a.m. Friday, 
April 16, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, Overland Park, 
KS, with interment to follow at 11 a.m. in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. 
Schulenburg who was preceded in death by her husband, John Schulenburg, was a 
long-time Kansas City resident. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist 
Church where she participated in numerous ministries including serving as 
president of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Schulenburg was a former employee 
of the Shawnee Mission School District, and volunteered for Hospice Care of Mid-
America. She leaves a daughter and son-inlaw, Janet and Jeff Wiens of Bartlett, 
TN; two stepsons, Steve Schulenburg of Aurora, OH and John Schulenburg of 
Chicago; three sisters, Josephine Riedel of Castro Valley, CA, Barbara Brand of 
Mercer Island, WA and Mary Fasse of Spencer, IA; one brother, Eddie Parke of 
Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She will be remembered 
for her hospitality and for her willingness to joyfully serve others. The family 
requests that memorials be sent to either The Bartlett United Methodist Church, 
Bartlett, TN or to Asbury United Methodist Church, Prairie Village, KS. 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/13/2004 - 4/14/2004.

Richard Schuler - Richard Schuler, 58, Kansas City, MO, passed away at his home 
April 10, 2004. Visitation 6-8 p.m., with Rosary being said at 6 p.m. Wednesday, 
April 14 at Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 205 SW 17th St., Blue Springs, MO, 816229-
2101. Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel with burial to follow at 
11:30 a.m. at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to Justin and Landon Phillips Education Fund 
c/o Webb-Freer Funeral Home. Mr. Schuler was preceded in death by his parents 
and a sister, Barbara Twitty. He was a letter carrier for the US Postal service. 
He graduated from Turner High School and Pittsburg State University. He was a 
Catholic by faith and attended St. Therese Catholic Church. He was a member of 
VFW Post 10906 in Gladstone, MO. He was a member of the Postal Workers Union. 
Survivors include his wife Donetta Schuler of the home; sons Christopher 
Schuler, Shawnee, KS, and Michael Andrews, Independence, MO; brothers William 
Schuler, Holden, MO, and Donald Schuler, Kansas City, KS; sisters Betty Gooding, 
Gallatin, MO, and Theresa Brich, Collierville, TN; three grandchildren, Hannah 
Schuler, Natalie and Miranda Andrews; and numerous nieces and nephews. (Arr. 
Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 816229-2101) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/13/2004.

Margaret Ann Elsea Schwab - Margaret A. Schwab, 84, Lexington, MO, died April 
12, 2004. Services 2 p.m. Fri., April 16, Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 
Lexington (660) 2592245. Burial Lexington Memory Gardens. Visitation 6-8 p.m. 
Thurs. at chapel. Memorials Lexington Senior Center or C.A.R. (Cancer Asst. 
Relief). 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Carl W. Schweiger - Carl W. Schweiger, 65, Overland Park, KS, passed away 
Monday, April 12, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, 
April 15, at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. Entombment in the Resurrection 
Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel, 
where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Mr. Schweiger was born July 6, 1938 in 
Lenexa, KS, to Clarence M. and Theresa C. (Renner) Schweiger. He was a lifelong 
Johnson County resident. Carl was a retired meat cutter. He was a member of the 
Meat Cutters Union, Local #576. He later worked parttime at Gabler's Nursery. 
Carl was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Barbara Eckerberg. He is 
survived by his wife, Rosalee (McClain) Schweiger; son, Timothy E. Schweiger, 
his wife, Mary Ann and grandson, Jeremy Schweiger, Laurie, MO; four brothers, 
Joseph Schweiger, Osawatomie, KS, Thomas J. Schweiger, Laurie, MO, Clarence M. 
Schweiger Jr., Basehor, KS and Bernard A. Schweiger, Olathe, KS; four sisters, 
Helen Eckerberg, Overland Park, KS, Mary Rice, Wellsville, KS, Dorothy McClain, 
Osawatomie, KS and Joan Norman, Overland Park, KS; and many nieces and nephews. 
(Arrangements: The Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa (913) 888-6611) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

James F. Skidmore - James F. Skidmore, 76, Higginsville, MO, passed away April 
12, 2004. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thurs., April 15, at Concordia, MO Baptist 
Church. Burial Baptist Cemetery. Visitation 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. Campbell-Lewis 
Funeral Home, Concordia, MO (660) 463-2266. Memorials Shriners Childrens 
Hospital. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Kristin Larson Smith - Kristin Larson Smith left this earth peacefully during 
transplant surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on Monday, April 12, 
2004. Born October 28, 1961, she lived in Lenexa and Shawnee, before moving to 
Hutchinson, KS nine years ago. She is survived by her husband, Mark and her 
three sons, J.P. 14, Joshua 12, and William 10, who stood by her with love 
during the four years she courageously battled her illness. Kristin is survived 
by her parents, Reba and Philip Larson of Overland Park, KS; her sister, Kari 
Lipscomb, husband, Tom and children, Anna and Thomas of Overland Park, KS; and 
her brother, Erik, wife, Andrea and daughter, Annika of Libertyville, IL. She is 
also survived by her parents-in-law, Mary and Dale Smith, sisters-in-law, Linda 
Dahm, Margie Doeden and their families, and brother-in-law, Ronald Smith and his 
family, all of Hutchinson, KS. Kristin graduated from Shawnee Mission South High 
School and earned a degree in English from the University of Kansas. She was a 
real Jayhawker. Her sons loved sports and were very involved in basketball, 
football, soccer and golf. She stayed involved with their activities even as her 
illness made it increasingly more difficult to participate. At a recent 
basketball tournament, her son, Josh, with his teammates and coach, presented 
her with their first place trophy for being "the most loyal supporter." Faith 
was a guiding force in Kristin's life. She was a loyal member of Holy Cross 
Catholic Church in Hutchinson, where she sang in the choir and founded a Bunco 
group prior to her illness. She leaves behind many friends and neighbors who 
have prayed for and supported her family with meals and carpools. Kristin will 
be deeply missed. Services will be Saturday, April 17, at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross 
Catholic Church, and the Rosary will be said Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the church. 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 24, at Atonement Lutheran 
Church, 9948 Metcalf at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for any 
contributions to be sent to the: Kristin Smith Education Fund for Children. 
Contributions may be sent to The First National Bank, 1 North Main, Hutchinson, 
KS 67501. Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Valentia L. Smith - Valentia L. Smith, 16, Kansas City, MO, daughter of Joseph 
Logan and Mary Smith, died April 11, 2004. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Funeral services 
11 a.m. Sat., April 17, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 27 & Wabash. 
Burial XII Gates Memorial Gardens. (Arr: E.R. Morris Chapel (816) 561-4464) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

William Howard Sprague - William Howard Sprague, 46, Pearland, TX, passed away 
April 8, 2004. Funeral services 1 p.m. Sat., April 17, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons 
Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO (816) 353-1218. 
Burial Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation 12noon-1 p.m. Sat. at chapel. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Dennis (Whitey) S. Stehwien, Sr. - Dennis (Whitey) S. Stehwien, Sr., passed away 
April 12, 2004, in North Kansas City Hospital with his family at his bedside. He 
was born August 21, 1913, in Lowry City, MO. He retired from Ironworkers Local 
#10 in 1975. He worked on the Ft. Peck Dam in Montana from 1934-1940, and then 
he joined the union Ironworkers in 1941. He was an ordained Deacon at Ruskin 
Heights Presbyterian Church, and he was an honorary member of the Tribe of Mic-
O-Say. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann and is survived by his 
eight children, Myrna and Charles Taylor, Denise and Cliff Terry, Elaine Adcock, 
Dennis and Kathy Stehwien, John Stehwien, Shirlie and Ken Vaughan, Sharyn 
Whitten, and Valerie and Gene Ferguson. He was also blessed with 23 
grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and two greatgreat-grandchildren. He is 
also survived by two sisters, Elva Mae Manske, CA, and Bette Rice, Lowry City, 
MO. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the NorthCare 
Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 2900 Clay Edwards Dr., North Kansas City, MO, 
64116. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday, April 17 at D.W. Newcomer's 
Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation 
will be 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral 
Hills Chapel, 816-353-1218) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Darlene M. Stephenson - Darlene M. Stephenson, 75, died April 10, 2004. Services 
will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at the Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may 
call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Darlene is survived by 
son Lucky R. Stephenson, Harrisonville, MO; daughter Susan M. Bernard, Las 
Vegas, NV; four grandchildren, Shawn Stephenson, Clayton and Vincent Briggs, and 
Kayn Bernard; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey Stephenson and Blake Briggs. 
(Arr. Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Suzanne Stevens - Suzanne Stevens, 39, Lenexa, KS, passed away Monday, April 12, 
2004, at her home, with her husband at her side after a lengthy battle with 
cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at Good 
Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 West 75th St., Shawnee, KS with burial at 
Calvary Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Amos Family Chapel of 
Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS, with a Rosary being said at 7:30 p.m. 
Mrs. Stevens was born in Kansas City, MO. She was a Landscape Designer for 
Rosehill Gardens. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Suzanne 
graduated from Duchesne Academy, Omaha, NE in 1983 and graduated from University 
of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural 
Resources. Survivors include her husband, William Stevens of the home; father, 
Timothy Joseph McConnell of Omaha, NE; mother, Mary Betty Knackstedt of Overland 
Park, KS; one sister, Theresa Ann Rajendran, two nephews, Max and Ajay, all of 
Colorado Springs, CO; two aunts, Suzanne Overton and Madelene Shappell; two 
uncles, Robert F. McConnell Jr. and Cecily Lathrop. (Arrangements: Amos Family 
Chapel of Shawnee (913) 631-5566) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/14/2004.

Dorothy Lucille Nye Stever - Dorothy Lucille Nye Stever of Kansas City, MO, 
passed away peacefully at sunrise on Easter morning, April 11, 2004. Visitation 
services will be Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Sheil Colonial Chapel at 7 p.m. 
with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Stever Cemetery in Elkland, 
MO. Dorothy was born on June 3, 1923 in Springfield, MO, to William Carey and 
Lillian Bell (Davis) Nye. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield, 
MO, where she met the love of her life, James "Doyle" Stever. They married on 
December 3, 1941 and to that union, five children were born and raised on a farm 
in Fair Grove, MO. Doyle preceded her in death in 1986 and son, James Wilbur in 
1968. Moving to Kansas City in 1993, Dorothy enjoyed life through painting, 
volunteering, her family and the many friends who have touched her life. She had 
a true gift in making people feel loved. Having been blessed to have her as our 
mother and grandmother, we survive to mourn her passing and carry on her loving 
ways. Survivors include her daughter of the home, Cynthia Meinhardt; sons, 
Theodore Doyle "Ted" Stever and wife, Juanita of St. Joseph, MO, Ronald E. "Ron" 
Stever and wife, Diana of Carthage, MO and Allan Bentley Stever and partner, 
Michael Richardson of the home; granddaughter, Shelly Dooty; grandson, Steven 
Meinhardt; and three greatgrandchildren. Special thanks to the many staff 
members at Research Medical Center for their kindness and care during her 
illness. (Arrangements: Sheil Colonial Chapel (816) 353-6555) Published in the 
Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Eugene Victor Stith - Eugene Victor Stith, 81, Kaiser, MO, formerly of KCMO, 
died April 10, 2004. Services 11 a.m. Fri., April 16 at Church of Jesus Christ 
of Latter Day Saints, Osage Beach, MO. Burial New Hope Cemetery, Kaiser, MO, 
with full military honors provided. (Arr. Phillips Funeral Home, 573-392-5621) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Robert Joseph Storm - Robert Joseph Storm, 53, Wichita, KS, passed away April 
10, 2004. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Fri., April 16, at St. Patrick's Catholic 
Cemetery. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Fri. at GibsonKoch-Friskel Chapel, Chanute, KS 
(620) 431-2660. Memorials to Olathe School for the Deaf. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Bruce Carter Stover - Bruce Carter Stover, 59, of Lenexa, KS, passed away on 
April 9, 2004, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Bruce was diagnosed in 1989 
with the neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis. After battling with myasthenia 
gravis for 15 years, Bruce was recently diagnosed with cancer. He died 
peacefully, with his family at his side. Bruce was born on October 23, 1944 in 
Cleveland, OH to Carl and Evelyn Stover. While Bruce was still a child, the 
family moved to Kansas City. Bruce graduated high school from Shawnee Mission 
East in 1962. He then continued his education at Pittsburg State University and 
graduated in 1966 with a degree in journalism. After graduation, Bruce met the 
love of his life, Linda Johnson of Pocatello, ID. They were married that same 
year and settled down in Kansas City. In 1969, Bruce started his career at 
Stover and Associates, an electrical manufacturers representative agency. In 
1972, Bruce became President of the agency and continued in that position until 
his retirement in 1999. Throughout his 30 year career, Bruce served on several 
manufacturing advisory committees and also served as President of the 
Missouri/Kansas chapter of the National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives 
of America. After retirement in 1999, Bruce and Lin dedicated themselves to full 
time travel in their motor coach R/V. During the past five years, Bruce and Lin 
traveled throughout the entire country. They spent a majority of their time in 
the West, living the winter months in Arizona, and spending their summers in 
Montana. Bruce is survived by Lin, his wife of 37 years. His daughter Angie and 
spouse Steve York of Lenexa, KS, and son Todd and spouse Lauren of Prairie 
Village. His grandchildren are Jesse, Jacob and Abby York, and Elizabeth and 
Anna Stover. His brother Carl and wife Paula Stover currently live in Oklahoma 
City. Memorial services for Bruce will be on Friday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at 
D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf. In lieu of flowers, the 
family requests memorial contributions to the Myasthenia Gravis Association, 
2300 East Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132 (816) 276-4585. Bruce will be 
greatly missed by all those who loved him. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland 
Park Chapel (913) 648-6224) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Ellis V. Strider - Ellis V. Strider, 89, Richmond, MO, formerly of Hardin, died 
April 12, 2004. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Thurs., April 15, Thurman Funeral 
Home, Richmond, MO (816) 776-2233. Military graveside Hardin Cemetery. He will 
lie-in-state 9 a.m. to service time. Memorials Hardin Christian Church or Hardin 
Cemetery. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Jerry Lee Tait - Jerry Lee Tait, 59, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 12, 
2004, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 
2 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. 
Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Tait was born to Estle Vertis and Annabelle 
Coffman Tait March 10, 1945, in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifelong area 
resident. He worked in Maintenance for the Lanter Co. for 33 years. Jerry was a 
Navy Vietnam War veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother 
Thomas Tait and sister June Tait Bagby. Survivors include daughters Roxanna 
Carter, Kansas City, KS, and Ragina Tait, Neosho, MO; brothers William Tait, 
Portland, OR, and Robert Tait, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren Cody and Kyle 
Carter. (Arr. Maple Hill Funeral Home, 913-831-3345) Published in the Kansas 
City Star on 4/15/2004.

Lanice Tatum Jr. - Lanice Tatum Jr., 77, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 8, 
2004. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Wed., April 14, at E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel, 
4316 Troost Ave. Burial Leavenworth National Cemetery. He will lie-in-state 9 
a.m. until service time. (Arr: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel (816) 561-4464) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Lucille M. Taylor - Lucille M. Taylor, 87, of Smithville, MO, passed away 
Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at North Kansas City Hospital. She was born on 
September 11, 1916 to Ed and Jessie Moore in rural Platte County, MO, where she 
grew up, attended school and in 1934 graduated from Smithville High School. On 
August 21, 1940 she was united in marriage to Howard "Toe" Taylor. After their 
marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home. Her husband, 
Howard, passed away on January 30, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her 
brother, Clifton Moore. In her early years, Lucille worked at Morton's Store in 
Smithville. She and her husband, "Toe," owned and operated Taylor Plumbing in 
Smithville for several years. She also owned and operated The Glass Cupboard 
antique shop in Smithville. Lucille was a member of the Smithville Christian 
Church and was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Girl Scout Leader and was active in the 
PTA for many years. She was a Charter Member of the Smithville Historical 
Society. Lucille was also active in many quilting organizations, including the 
KC Quilter's Guild the Northland Quilter's Guild and the Nighttime Needler's. 
Lucille is survived by her six children, Gary Taylor and wife, Kay, Hudson, IL, 
Sharon Jones, Keith Taylor and wife, Cheryl, Joyce Callahan and husband, Selby, 
Carol Lamb and Smoke, and Linda Matthews, all of Smithville; 16 grandchildren, 
Kari, Angie, Howard, Kristi, Nikki, Nathan, Sarah, Mike, Laura, Lance, Scott, 
Kim, Allen, Jason, Jeremy and Audrey; 16 greatgrandchildren; one sister, Helen 
Sterling and husband, Bob, Kansas City, MO; several nieces and nephews, other 
relatives and friends. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at 
the Smithville Christian Church. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Smithville. 
Visitation 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO 
(816) 532-9212. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Shelia R. Thomas-Bell - Shelia R. Thomas-Bell, 46, Kansas City, MO, died April 
9, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17 at 
Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel. Cremation. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday at 
the chapel. (Arr. Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel, 816-861-3030) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Herbert Thompson - Mr. Herbert Thompson, 55, Atchison, KS, died April 9, 2004. 
Funeral services 12 p.m. Thurs., April 15, at Second Christian Church, 700 M 
St., Atchison, KS. Burial Oakhill Cemetery. Visitation 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thurs. at 
the church. (Arr: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel, 816-921-1800) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Febe Townsend - Mrs. Febe Townsend, 80, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2004, at 
Medicalodge Post Acute Care Center in Kansas City, KS. The Funeral Mass will be 
10:30 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel 
Pkwy., Kansas City, KS. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 
a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to 
Blessed Sacrament Church. Mrs. Townsend was born in San Benito, TX on December 
28, 1923. She worked in the food service department for the Board of Education, 
retiring in 1987. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a member of Blessed 
Sacrament Church. Febe was preceded in death by her children, Michael H. 
Townsend, Cecilia D. Townsend and Lucy S. Peeler, as well as her sister, Nina D. 
Pilcher and brother and sister-in-law, Ruben and Joyce DeLaCruz. She is survived 
by her husband of 61 years, Willie Townsend Jr.; eight children, Anna Marie 
Moyer, Merriam, KS, Rita Davis of Florida, Marketio J. Townsend, Kansas City, 
KS, Willie Townsend II of New York, Charles Townsend of Florida, Ricky Townsend 
of Colorado, Daniel Townsend, Olathe, KS and John Townsend, Kansas City, MO; 
three brothers, Rucky, Gary and Victoriano DeLaCruz; niece, Linda Krauss and 
husband, Robert and their daughters, Esther and Lydia; 18 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren. (Arrangements; Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS (913) 
3711404) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Shawn Matthew Trager - Shawn Matthew Trager, age 19, of Chillicothe, MO, passed 
away April 13, 2004. He was born October 24, 1984 in Chillicothe, MO. Shawn 
graduated from Chillicothe High School in May of 2003. While attending high 
school Shawn achieved many accomplishments. He loved to play football, run track 
and thanks to Grandma Lucille, the sport of wrestling. Shawn received the 
outstanding wrestling award his freshman and senior year. He lettered three 
years in football receiving the Coaches Award, All Conference, All District and 
All State on defense and offense his senior year. He was also all conference in 
hurdles. Shawn loved to hunt, play cards, ride his dirt bike and hang out with 
his friends. Shawn was a freshman at Baker University where he was playing 
football on a scholarship. He attended the First Baptist Church in Chillicothe. 
Survivors include his parents, Matt and Cindi Trager of Chillicothe, MO, Monica 
and Bob Bernstein of Rhode Island; three brothers, Nathaniel Trager of Brighton, 
MO, Aaron Trager of Baldwin City, KS and Randy Hapes and fiancee', Ashley 
Woodworth of Chillicothe, MO; three sisters, Angel Hapes and fiance', Josh 
Dennis of Chillicothe, MO, Audrea Hapes and fiance', Jeff Serven of Roeland 
Park, KS and Amber Trager of the home; two nieces, Gabryelle Hapes and Skylar 
Dennis, both of Chillicothe, MO; maternal grandparents, Lucille Bowyer and the 
later Raymond Bowyer of Meadville, MO, Don and Lois Prewitt of Brighton, MO; 
paternal grandparents, Ruth Trager and the late Robert Trager of Chillicothe, 
MO. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the 
First Baptist Church, Chillicothe, MO. A family visitation will be held from 6-8 
p.m. Friday at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, MO. Friends may call after 
8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Wheeling 
Cemetery, Wheeling, MO. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made 
to the Shawn Trager Memorial Fund to be used for Football Scholarships and they 
may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, 
Chillicothe, MO 64601 (660) 646-4857. Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/16/2004.

Douglas Luck Traylor - Douglas L. Traylor, 29, passed away Friday, April 9, 
2004, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be 
1 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 
11200 Metcalf, burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends 
will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests 
memorial contributions to the Chase and Koby Traylor Education Fund c/o the 
funeral home. Doug was born February 26, 1975, in Kansas City, MO, to Barbette 
(Jones) Sanders and Michael Wayne Traylor. He earned his GED from De LaSalle 
High School at the age of 16. Doug was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in 
death by his father Michael Wayne Traylor on December 1, 2003, and one uncle, 
Patrick Traylor. Doug is survived by his fiancee Sara Burns and their children 
Chase and Koby Traylor, and Trenton Mumford, of the home; mother and stepfather 
Barbette and Phines Sanders, Kansas City, MO; grandparents Wayne and Doris 
Traylor, Millville, DE; brother Wayne Traylor; sister Karyn Traylor; 
stepbrothers and stepsisters Carla Webster, Teresa McKelvey, Markita Caldwell, 
Vernon Roundtree, Phines Sanders, Jr., Anthony Roundtree, Drena Davis, and 
Shalissa Menninhall, all of Kansas City, MO; godparents Leo and Jan Griffin, 
Prairie Village, KS; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
(Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Joseph J. "Tromp" Trompeter - Joseph J. "Tromp" Trompeter, 22, formerly of 
Atchison, KS, died Saturday, April 10, 2004, in Maryville, MO. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at St. Benedicts Church, with Fr. 
Gerald Senecal, OSB, as Celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 
Atchison, KS. A parish Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at St. 
Benedicts Church, with visitation to follow until 9 p.m. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton 
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions are 
suggested to A.C.E.S., the Maur-Hill-Mount Academy, or the Wagon Wheel Memorial 
Campership Fund to help send 1st years scouts to go to Camp Geiger. Joe was born 
May 22, 1981, in Atchison, KS, the son of Edward and Debra (Hess) Trompeter. He 
attended Atchison Catholic Elementary School, graduated from Maur-Hill Prep 
School, 1999. He graduated from the Northwest Missouri State College with a 
degree in Management Information Systems in 2003. Joe was a member of the Sacred 
Heart Church, Atchison, KS, he was an Eagle Scout, a Keeper of the Sacred Bundle 
in the Tribe Mic-O-Say, and alumni member, and past treasurer and vice-president 
of the AKL Fraternity, NWMSC, Maryville, MO. He had served as a former Senior 
Patrol Leader for the Atchison Wagon Wheel BSA Troops, led the Kanza District 
Junior Leader Training, and had served on the Pony Express Council JLT-Brown Sea 
training as an instructor. He participated in Wood Badge Leadership Training, 
and enjoyed scouts, camping, hanging out with friends, and working with 
computers. Joe is survived by his parents, Ed and Debbie Trompeter, of the home, 
in Atchison, KS; his paternal grandfather Mr. John Trompeter, Cummings, KS; 
three brothers, Ryan Trompeter, Eric Trompeter, and Andrew Trompeter, all of 
Atchison, KS; sister Jenny Trompeter, St. Joseph, MO; and several aunts, uncles, 
and cousins. His paternal grandmother Helen Trompeter, and maternal grandparents 
Clarence and Liz Hess preceded him in death. (Arr. Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral 
Home, Atchison, KS, 913-367-6543) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Billie L. Troutman - Billie L. Troutman, 78, Kansas City, KS, died Saturday, 
April 10, 2004, at Providence Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. 
Wednesday, April 14 at the Highland Park Funeral Home. Burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family 
suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. Mr. Troutman was born 
in Plattsburg, MO, and was a lifelong Kansas City area resident. He was an 
engineer and later a manager for the Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years, 
retiring in 1986. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. He was a member of 
the VFW Post 5851, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #87, a life member of the Union 
Pacific Employees Club, the American Bowling Congress, St. Patrick's Catholic 
Church, and had bowled a 300 game. He is survived by his wife Margaret Troutman, 
of the home; two sons, David W. Troutman, Olathe, KS, and Steven L. Troutman, 
Omaha, NE; daughter Rose Marie Rodina, Kansas City, KS; sister Donna Marie 
Freeman, Pittsburg, KS; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. (Arr. 
Highland Park Funeral Home, 913-371-0699) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/13/2004.

Ernest A. "Ernie" Turner - Ernest A. "Ernie" Turner, 59, Overland Park, KS, died 
peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 14, 2004. A celebration of Ernie's life 
will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral 
Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Entombment in the Courtyard of Memories Indoor Mausoleum. 
A gathering of Friends and Family will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. 
Memorial contributions in memory of Ernie are suggested to the Good Samaritan 
Project, 3030 Walnut, Kansas City, MO, 64108, or to Friends of Rodeo, PO Box 
428, Merced, CA, 95341. Ernie was born in San Francisco, CA, and lived in Fort 
Scott, KS, until moving to Bonner Springs where he graduated from High School. 
Ernie worked for Shasta Beverages for 33 years. He was an avid Cowboy who had a 
flair for Western Attire. He loved to go to rodeos and was a member of Friends 
of Rodeo. He enjoyed spending vacations in Colorado, and loved spending time 
with his friends Jimmy and Richard, going to drag races and auto shows. Ernie is 
survived by his wife Elizabeth "Libby" Turner, of the home; daughters Summer 
Turner, San Antonio, TX, Lindsay Turner, Kansas City, MO; son Shane Turner, 
Salem, OR; brother John Turner, Tonganoxie, KS; and stepmother Dolly Turner, 
Gladstone, MO; and his two faithful dogs, Cindy and Cooper. Ernie was a 
dedicated husband and father who loved his family. Ernie was a kind and 
goodhearted person who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. (Arr. 
D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-451-1860) 
Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/15/2004 - 4/16/2004.

Zang Vang - Zang Vang, 53, of Kansas City, member of First Hmong CMA Church, 
passed away April 8, 2004 at 3:37 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, Saturday 
and Sunday, April 16, 17, and 18, from 4-8 p.m. and Monday, April 19, at 10 a.m. 
at Maple Hill Funeral Home (913) 831-3345. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Frank M. VanLerberg - Frank M. VanLerberg, Sr., 79, Shawnee, KS, died April 13, 
2004, at Sharon Lane Care Center. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, 
April 15 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Shawnee, KS. (Arr. Charter Funerals, 816-
9215555) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Ulysses G. Ward Jr. - Ulysses G. Ward Jr., 85, of Seattle, WA, passed away 
Saturday, April 10, 2004, at Providence Hospital in Seattle. Funeral services 
will be held Thursday, April 15, 2004, at First AME Church in Seattle, WA. 
Memorial services will be held in Kansas City, KS at Thatcher's Funeral Home, 11 
a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, with Visitation from 9-11 a.m. Interment in 
Highland Park Cemetery. Ulysses was born July 25, 1918 to Ulysses Sr. and Pearl 
Ward. His parents and his brother, Lloyd MacPhall preceded him in death. After 
graduating from Sumner High School in 1936 he moved to Seattle, WA and remained 
until his death. Ulysses worked as a longshoreman for many years. He was an 
accomplished musician and taught music in his home to many children and adults. 
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Lewis Ward of the home; his 
daughter, Joel Ward and two grandchildren, Dante' Cook and Desiree Washington of 
Mira Loma, CA. In Kansas City he leaves loving cousins, Mary Kirkland, Clara 
Reid and Mary Jane Webb and many more relatives and friends. (Arrangements; 
Thatcher Funeral Home (913) 321-1211) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Charles Howard Warren - Charles Howard Warren, 82, Independence, MO, passed away 
Sunday, April 11,2004, at the Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 2 
p.m. Thursday, April 15 at George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home, with interment 
in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral 
home. Charles was born March 27, 1922, in White Oak, OK, to William and Edith 
Warren. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Force during WWII. Charles owned 
Warren's Body Shop in Independence for many years. He is survived by his wife of 
58 years, Cora Idella Warren; sons Charles Wayne Warren, Tucson, AZ, and David 
Lee Warren, Lowry City, MO; four granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; 
sisters Ena Graves, Tulsa, OK, and Marge Smith, Dahinda, IL. (Arr. Geo. C. 
Carson & Sons Funeral Home, 816252-7900) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/13/2004.

Malcom Watson Jr. - Mr. Malcom Watson Jr., 91, Kansas City, MO, passed away 
April 11, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Friday, 
April 16, at E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel, 4316 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO. 
Private burial. (Arrangements: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel (816) 561-4464) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Lance Corporal Christopher B. Wasser - CHRISTOPHER B. WASSER (U.S. Marine Corps) 
Lance Corporal Christopher B. Wasser, 21, of Ottawa, KS, died Thursday, April 8, 
2004, in Husaybah, Al-Anbar Province, Iraq. Funeral services will be held at the 
Ottawa University Chapel 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, with Rev. Henry A. 
Roberts Jr. and Rev. Kent Matthews officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, 
Ottawa, KS. Friends may call at Dengel & Son Mortuary after 9 a.m. Friday, where 
the family will meet with friends 6-8 p.m. Friday. His casket will remain 
closed. The family suggests memorials to Lance Corporal Wasser Memorial Fund, 
c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, KS 66067. Christopher was 
born January 14, 1983 in Overland Park, KS, to Scott A. Wasser and Candy (Hoch) 
Wasser. He graduated from Ottawa High School with the Class of 2001. Christopher 
served in the United States Marine Corps attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. 
He began his basic training on September 11 of 2001. He was stationed at Twenty 
Nine Palms, CA in March of 2002 and deployed to Kuwait in January of 2003, as 
one of the first waves going into Iraq the following March. He spent most of his 
time in Kabala, Iraq, serving as an infantryman with the Third Battalion 
Regimental Combat Team 7. He was stationed stateside September of 2003 and 
redeployed to Iraq in February of 2004. Christopher was killed in action in 
Husaybah, Iraq. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Cub Scout 
Troop 3079 and Boy Scout Troop 77, all of Ottawa. He was an active participant 
in all Ottawa High School marching, concert and jazz bands. Survivors include 
his parents, Scott A. and Candy (Hoch) Wasser, brother, Nicholas W. Wasser, and 
sisters, Katie B. Wasser and Emily R. Wasser, all of the home; maternal 
grandparents, Philip E. and Roslyn G. Hoch of Wichita, KS; aunts, Debbie Summers 
of Overland Park, KS and Elaine K. Hoch of Wichita, KS; cousins, Stephanie 
Summers and Blake Summers; and special friend, Stacy Dryden of Ottawa, KS. He 
was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Albert and Rose G. Wasser. 
(Arrangements: Dengel & Son Mortuary (785) 242-2323) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Robert T. Watkins - Mr. Robert T. Watkins, 87, Kansas City, MO, passed away 
April 12, 2004. Services 11 a.m. Fri., April 16, at Lawrence A. Jones and Sons 
Linwood Chapel. Burial Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Fri. 
at chapel. (Arr: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel (816) 921-1800) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Mark Carl Wendt - Mark Carl Wendt, loving husband of the late Kathryn and 
companion of Beulah, passed on Monday, April 12, 2004. He is survived by his 
sister, Barbara (Myron) Weinstein; children, Deborah (Richard) Windish-Poling, 
Donis (Clifford) O'Farrell, Mark Eric Wendt, Jennifer VanGilder and Tracy 
(Corinne) Wendt. Memorials may be sent to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, c/o 
Sparrow Foundation, 1110 East Michigan, Lansing, MI 48912. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Maurine Werths - Maurine Werths, 93, Lexington, MO, passed away Thursday, April 
15, 2004. Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at the United Methodist 
Church, Lexington; burial Methodist Cemetery, Concordia, MO. Friends may call 6-
7:30 p.m. Friday at the WalkerNadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Billie P. West - Mrs. Billie P. West, 48, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 12, 
2004. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Duane E. Harvey 
Funeral Directors Chapel (816) 763-9100. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. 
Visitation 12noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/16/2004.

Nancy L. Wiederholt - Nancy L. Wiederholt, 81, Kansas City, MO, passed away 
Sunday, April 11, 2004, at North Kansas City, MO. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. 
Thursday, April 15, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Stanberry, MO. Burial in Mt. 
Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Charter 
Funerals/Northland Chapel, 77 NE 72nd St., Gladstone, MO, with Rosary at 6 p.m. 
Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Foundation. Mrs. Wiederholt was born 
December 26, 1922 in Nashville, TN. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother and 
grandmother. She will be missed by all her family. Mrs. Wiederholt is survived 
by her husband, Vincent Wiederholt; daughters, Linda (David) Klamm and Karen 
Carrill; grandchild, Austin Carrill; and two sisters, Lottie Bell and Lorene 
Russell, both of Nashville, TN. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals (816) 921-5555) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Alice Jane Williams - Alice Jane Williams, 68, Independence, MO, passed away 
Saturday, April 10, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Visitation will 
be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 
Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. A Memorial service will be held immediately 
following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the 
American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. She was born in St. 
Louis, MO, but was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. She held a 
variety of administrative positions in several industries. She was employed by 
Blue Valley Federal Bank, KC Petroleum, J & S Transport, Raytown School 
District, and most recently Total Restoration. She is survived by daughter and 
son-in-law Stacey and Michael Held; daughter Julie Williams; two grandchildren; 
sister and brother-in-law Maxine and Bob Ackerson, Drexel, MO; and many nieces 
and nephews. (Arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677) Published 
in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Wallace Maurice "Gator" Williams - Wallace Maurice "Gator" Williams, 38, Kansas 
City, MO, passed away April 8, 2004, at Independence Regional Health Center. 
Services 11 a.m. Sat., April 17, at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors (816) 763-
9100. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 1011 a.m. Sat. at the chapel. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Joanne Wilson - Mrs. Joanne Wilson was born November 12, 1933 in Kansas City, 
MO. She passed away April 9, 2004, at home in Kansas City, KS. Her parents 
preceded her in death, Hazel and McClelland Matthews, son, Russell L. Wilson Jr. 
and a sister, Betty Jean Brown. She graduated from Sumner High School, class of 
1952. She was employed with the Unified Government in Kansas City, KS. She 
leaves her husband, Russell L. Wilson Sr.; children, Joyce (Paul) Stallings, 
Cynthia (Gregory) Gray, Darryl Keith Wilson and Gary Lamont (Jackie) Wilson; 
brother, McClelland (Lillie) Matthews; sisters, Maxine (Alonzo) Jamison, Clarice 
Sanders, Brenda Joyce Matthews; and a host of grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, 
April 15, 2004, at the Christ's Church of the Jesus Hour, 1119 North 18th 
Street, Kansas City, KS. Burial 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Leavenworth National 
Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. (Arrangements: Thatcher Funeral 
Home (913) 321-1211) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Joshua Eric Wilson - Joshua Eric Wilson, 19, Lansing, KS, son of Michael R. and 
Chris Wilson, died April 11, 2004. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 
at Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth. Burial Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the family, c/o Davis Funeral Chapel (913) 682-
5523. 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/15/2004.

Leola S. Winfrey - Leola S. Winfrey, 89, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 8, 
2004. Funeral services 11 a.m. April 14, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons, 2065 N. 
5th St.; burial 1:30 in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. 
Visitation 9 a.m. Wed. at the chapel. (Arr: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral 
Chapels, KS) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Steven Jason Wolfe - Steven Jason Wolfe, 31, of Houston, TX, passed away April 
11, 2004, in Galveston, TX. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, 
April 15, 2004, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Hill 
Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Wolfe was 
born in Merriam, KS and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area before 
moving to Houston eight months ago. He was a supervisor for GTI here in Kansas 
City and for Label Products in Houston, TX. Survivors include wife, Nicole Renee 
Carroll Wolfe; son, Jackson Montgomery Wolfe; daughter, Mackenzie Renee Wolfe, 
all of Houston, TX; father and stepmother, Steven L. and Kath Wolfe, Louisburg, 
KS; mother and stepfather, Shannon and Todd Vanatta, Greenville, OH; brother, 
Blane Vanatta, Kansas City, KS; two sisters, Kelly Lynn Wolfe, Stillwell, KS and 
Jamie Leann Wolfe, Louisburg, KS; paternal grandfather, Charles Wolfe, Olathe, 
KS; paternal grandmother, Mary Bruce, Edwardsville, KS; maternal grandfather, 
Hubert Pitts, Union City, OH; paternal stepgrandmother, Bernice Briles, Kansas 
City, KS; maternal stepgrandmother, Ruth Fields, Celina, OH; mother-in-law, Pat 
Carroll; father, Al Carroll; and sister-in-law, Christe Wright, all of 
Lafayette, LA. (Arrangements: Maple Hill Funeral Home (913) 831-3345) Published 
in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Mary Louise Highsmith Woodard - Mary L. Woodard passed on Easter Sunday, April 
11, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by her family. A memorial service 
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Stine & 
McClure Chapel, 3235 Gillham Plaza. In addition, the family will receive 
visitors Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the chapel. Mary was born on November 8, 
1922 in Blackshear, GA. Her childhood, shared within the net of southern 
extended family life, created a reservoir of remarkable stories that she enjoyed 
sharing. In her late teen years she moved to Ft. Lauderdale where she was a 
ticket taker at the Florida Theater, modeled swim suits, and as a hospital 
volunteer met (Harold) Stark Woodard, who she married three weeks later. The 
couple took up residence in St. Louis and raised their children in Webster 
Groves, Stark's hometown. In 1967 they moved with daughter, Linda, to Tulsa 
where Stark died in 1976. Mary subsequently moved to Kansas City where she had 
resided since 1977. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Over the 
years, Mary enjoyed numerous associations in church, Bible study groups, Rotary 
Anns, volunteer service activities and bridge. She took sustenance from her 
strong faith and sense of God-given purpose. She nourished her spirit with 
gardening and painting. She nourished others with her contagious smile, caring 
concern, and an ever-expanding repertoire of delicious desert dishes. The legacy 
of Mary's spirit is her resilient character, unending creativity and gracious 
style. In spring's blossom and winter's stillness, Mary, we love you. 
Celebrating her life are her children, spouses, and grandchildren: Mark, Pam, 
Sara and Spencer Woodard of Kansas City; Donna, Dallas, Matthew and Beret 
Ziegenhorn of Kansas City; Linda and Arthur Tippitt and son, Tut Brown of 
Atlanta; sisters, Yvonne Barnes and Laura Boeglin of Ft. Lauderdale; aunt, Mae 
Phelps of Atlanta; brother-in-law, Grant C. Woodard of Houston; and numerous 
loving relatives and friends. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Stine & McClure 
Chapel, 3235 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 931-7777) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2004.

Keith N. "Nick" Wyatt - Keith N. "Nick" Wyatt, 74, Oak Grove, MO, passed away 
Tuesday, April 12, 2004. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 16 at the George 
C. Carson Funeral Home, with a graveside service being held at 1:30 p.m. in 
Resthaven Cemetery, Trenton, MO. Visitation 78:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral 
home. Nick had a great love for motorcycles and had recently received an award 
for riding his BMW over 100,000 miles. He is survived by two sons, Gary W. Wyatt 
and wife Delores and Ryan K. Wyatt, all of Independence; his mother Mary Wyatt, 
Trenton, MO; brother Jack D. Wyatt, Oak Grove, MO; three grandchildren, Christy 
Burton and husband Sang, Andy Wyatt and Frank Wyatt; two great-grandchildren, 
Charley Burton and Garrett Burton; and by several nieces and nephews. (Arr. 
George C. Carson & Son Funeral Home) Published in the Kansas City Star on 
4/14/2004.

Antonia A. Zagar - Antonia A. Zagar, 86, Kansas City, KS, passed away Monday, 
April 12, 2004, at the Alzheimer's Center of Kansas City. The Funeral Mass will 
be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial in 
Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday after 9 a.m. at the church. In 
lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to St. John's Church. 
Antonia was born in Kansas City, KS, on December 22, 1917. She was a homemaker 
and a member of St. John the Baptist Church and the Legion of Mary. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. She is survived 
by sister Dorothy Dercher; two brothers, Joseph and John Zagar, all of Kansas 
City, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff at 
the Alzheimer's Center for the wonderful care and concern shown to Antonia all 
these years. (Arr. Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS, 913-371-1404) 
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

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