HARRY F. ALLEN JR. 
Harry F. Allen Jr., 84, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at the home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2000, at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to North Care Hospice, 6501 E. Commerce, Kansas City, MO 64120. (Arrangements: George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel) 

ROSENDO GARCIA AMOR JR. 
Rosendo Garcia Amor, Jr., 67, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, at his home. Mass service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at St. John La Lande Church, 805 NW RD Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO; burial in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Chapel of Memories, Grain Valley, MO. (Arrangements: Chapel of Memories, 816-847-5972) 

CLIFFORD W. ANDERSON 
Clifford W. Anderson, 70, Blue Springs, MO, died February 11, 2000, at his home. Memorial services will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Anderson was born June 1, 1929, in Kansas City, MO. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was retired President of Independence Savings & Loan and former Chairman of the Board of the Financial Information Trust in Des Moines, IA. He is survived by his wife, Doris Anderson; two daughters and their husbands, Whitney & Harvey Sommers and Linda & Leon Shelton; son, Paul Anderson; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister and her husband, Barbara & Bob Berg, Horseshoe Bay, TX; two nieces, Terri Berg Smith and her husband, Brian Smith and their children of Denver, CO; and Robin Berg of Washington, D.C.; and a nephew, Greg and his wife, Sandi Anderson and their children of Pleasant Hill, MO. Cliff will be lovingly remembered for his zest for life and will be sadly missed. 

MARY L. BOWERS ANDERSON 
Mary L. Bowers Anderson, 82, Olathe, KS, passed away February 13, 2000, at Villa St. Francis. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Charter Funerals/Kansas Chapel, 10250 W. 63rd St., Merriam, KS; burial in Star Valley Cemetery, La Cygne, KS. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Contributions in her name may be made to Monticello United Methodist Church, 23860 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS 66227. Mrs. Anderson was born November 2, 1917, in Kansas City, KS. She was baptized at Mission Creek Baptist Church in 1951 by Rev. Wilbur Noble. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Everett Bowers Sr., in 1950; and her second husband, Fred E. Anderson. She is survived by one sister, Bessie Stojkovich, Kansas City, KS; children, Charles Everett Bowers Jr., Lenexa, KS, Mary L. Kane, Shawnee, KS, George R. Adams, Olathe, KS, Virginia L. Yoke, Hutchinson, KS, Cathy Anderson and Gerald Anderson; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 

GEORGIA B. ASHENFELTER 
Georgia B. Ashenfelter, 82, Lawson, MO, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000. Services will be at a later date. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, 816- 921-5555) 

DOUGLAS H. BANKS
Mr. Douglas H. Banks, 78, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 18, at St. Stephen Baptist Church, 1414 Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO, with Rev. Eric D. Belt officiating; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

HELEN B. BARRETT 
Helen "Bea" Barrett, 87, of Parsons, KS, (formerly of Osawatomie, KS) passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, at Elm Haven Nursing Home, Parsons, KS. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS. She will lie in state from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Eddy- Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Osawatomie, KS. (Arrangements: Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie, KS) 

MAUD E. BRADSHAW 
Maud E. Bradshaw, 92, Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, February 11, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Park Lawn Funeral Home; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home) 

MARGARET LENORE BREEDEN 
Margaret Lenore Breeden, 84, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at Bridgewood Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home) 

RICHARD BROWN 
Richard Brown, 83, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, at the home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 19, at the Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Funeral Chapel; burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Saturday, February 19, at the chapel prior to the service. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Chapel, Kansas City, KS, 913-371-2823) 

ELSIE A. BRUNE 
Elsie A. Brune, 89, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away February 14, 2000, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, MO. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Family requests contributions to St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Independence, MO. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Noland Road Chapel) 

BARBARA M. BUENING 
Barbara M. Buening, 78, Kansas City, KS, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000, at the Cathedral of St. Peter; burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Joseph A. Butler & Son Funeral Home, 19th & Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS, where the rosary will be said at 5:30 p.m. The family suggests memorials to Sisters, Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102, or North Kansas City Hospice, 2701 Rock Creek Pkwy., #200, Kansas City, MO 66117. Mrs. Buening was born in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifelong resident. She was a Navy veteran of WWII. She was very active in St. Peter's parish, serving as president of its Altar Society and the Parent Teacher Council. She leaves her husband, Vincent "Gene" Buening, of the home; son, Mark Buening, Upland, CA; three daughters, Paula McGlone, Kansas City, KS, Donna Williams, Kansas City, KS, and Joyce Daneke, Topeka, KS; sister, Irene Buening, Upland, CA; eight grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: Joseph A. Butler & Son, 913-371-7000) 

LOLA JANE BUTLER 
Lola Jane Butler, 68, Gladstone, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 15, at Charter Funerals/Northland Chapel, 77 N.E. 72nd Street, Gladstone, MO; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday prior to services at the chapel. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Hicks. Survivors include daughters, Cathy Kimbrough and Lynna McManus; brother, John Hicks; sisters, Betty Smith, Frances Ryan and Mabel Gaines; grandchildren, Shannon, Collin and Meghan McManus and Sara and Matthew Kimbrough. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 

DUANE R. BYROM 
Duane R. Byrom, 78, Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64111. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may visit from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or Kansas City Hospice, 12006 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, KS, 66215. Duane was born May 29, 1921, in Rock Port, MO. He married Dorothy Johnson on November 4, 1945 in Kansas City, MO. Duane served in the Army in WW II for three and a half years in the South Pacific. He is a 1949 graduate of Kansas State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. For 17 years he was facilities manager for Vendo Company, then he worked for Allied Signal (Bendix) until retirement in 1988. One of Duane's most enjoyable activities was coaching his sons in YMCA Basketball and Johnson County 3 & 2 Baseball. Among his other hobbies was hunting and fishing. After retirement, Duane throughly enjoyed playing in Overland Park's Senior Golf League and Senior Bridge Activities. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Nancy I. Hoiting in 1999. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; three sons, Larry Byrom and his wife, Gay of Liberty, MO; Dean Byrom and his wife, Beth of Lenexa, KS, Kent Byrom and wife, Phyllis of Charlotte, NC; son-in-law, Tim Hoiting of Overland Park, KS; a sister, Dorothy Douglas of Parkville, MO; ten grandchildren; two step grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many cousins. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel) 

JAMES MICHAEL CADLE SR. 
James Michael Cadle Sr., 91, Grain Valley, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at the Medical Center of Independence. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO, where a Masonic Service will be at 7 p.m. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, with the Rev. Jerry Craig officiating; burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the 2000 Jubilee. (Arrangements: Webb- Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO) 

JERRY LEE CASSADAY 
Jerry Lee Cassaday, 39, Sparks, NV (formerly of Raymore, MO), passed away Friday, February 11, 2000, at the home of friends in Odessa, MO. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Raymore, MO. Cremation to follow funeral service. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital Counseling Center . Jerry was born October 6, 1960, in Kansas City, MO. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a past member of the Cass County Junior Athletic Association having served as a football coach. He had been a police officer for the Marshall (MO) Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff's Department and most recently he was a Gaming Supervisor for Harrah's Casino's in Sparks, NV. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, Raymore, MO; three sons, Jeremy and his wife, Cristyl Cassaday, Pleasant Hill, MO, Matthew Cassaday and James R. Cassaday II, both of Raymore, MO; his parents, James R. and Charlene Cassaday, Donna, TX; three brothers and their wives, Roger and Cyndy Cassaday, Orange, TX, J. Michael and Peggy Cassaday, Lee's Summit, MO, and Steve and Tonia Cassaday, Elizabeth City, NC; 11 nieces and seven nephews. (Arrangements: Snow- Kolkmeyer Funeral Home, Wellington, MO) 

DWIGHT A. COOPER 
Dwight A. Cooper, 43, of Kansas City, MO, died on February 14, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, Gladstone, MO. Mr. Cooper was born in Kansas City, MO, and was a self-employed painter. He is survived by his son, Joshua Cooper of Kansas City, MO, and his mother, Marjorie L. Rose of Walsh, CO. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119) 

R. WAYNE CROWLEY R. 
Wayne Crowley, 71, Lawson, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Bailey Funeral Home, Polo, MO. Cremation. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Bailey Funeral Home, Polo, MO) 

EMILY LORENA DeCLEMENTS 
Rena DeClements, 84, Overland Park, KS, died peacefully early Saturday morning, February 12, 2000, in the home of her granddaughter, Carol Macias, in Overland Park, She died from lung cancer, as did her son, Wellington "Will" DeClements, one year ago. She was formerly a resident of Oak Grove, MO. Rena was born December 17, 1915, in Lexington, TN. She will go back home to be buried at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2000 at Hare Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Willie Lemmings, Lexington, TN; two sons, Edward DeClements and wife Ethel, Oak Grove, MO, and Bill DeClements, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Carol Macias, Lisa Hamilton, Tom DeClements, Debbie DeClements, Terry DeClements, Misty Hicks, Kenitha Beard, and Kevin Canada; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. She was a wonderful mother who adored her children and grandchildren and, most of all, her great- grandchildren. She was a wonderful, caring, and loving woman who had many friends who adored her. Wake will be 12 noon-9 p.m. Friday, February 18, at Reeds Chapel Funeral Home, Lexington, TN, where the funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday. 

LOTTIE T. DIETRICK 
Lottie T. Dietrick, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, at her home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000, at Mount Moriah and Freeman Chapel; entombment in the Chapel of Hope at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund for Lower School Students at Pembroke Hill School. Mrs. Dietrick was born in Martinsburg, MO. She joined the staff at Pembroke Country Day School in 1943. She remained as First Grade Teacher until 1976, when she was appointed as Reading Specialist. She retired from Pembroke Hill in May of 1988. She was a co-author of the Puzzle Pages Series first published in 1942 and presently owned by McGraw-Hill Book Company. Mrs. Dietrick was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and served for 23 years in the Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop of St. Luke's Hospital. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 816/942-2004) 

THOMAS F. DORAN 
Thomas Francis Doran, 80, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 85th & Wornall; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000, at McGilley State Line Chapel, where a rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Tom Doran worked for almost 40 years as a locomotive engineer, first with the Chicago & Alton Railroad, and then with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio and finally the Illinois Central Gulf, before retiring in 1983. Railroad men he worked with called him "Young Si" after his father, Simon F. Doran, who also worked on the railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Following retirement, Mr. Doran also operated the Worlds of Fun railroad engine. Mr. Doran was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1936, and received a B.S. in Economics from Rockhurst College in 1940, before entering the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Doran received his military training at the University of Notre Dame before serving his country as a Navy Lieutenant in the Pacific Theater on LST 483, including General MacArthur's liberation of the Philippines. Mr. Doran then served in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1955. With his wife of 48 years, Mary Helen Doran, of Kansas City, MO, Mr. Doran traveled extensively, including numerous trips to county courthouses and cemeteries researching genealogy. The couple formerly square danced with the Sunflower Squares and enjoyed bird watching. Mr. Doran also had been a member of the Kansas City Woodworkers Guild and built many wood toys and furniture for his family, especially his grandchildren. Besides his wife, Mary Helen Doran, Mr. Doran is survived by his brothers, Joseph H. Doran of Kansas City, MO, and his wife, Lorene, Brother John Doran, C.S.C., of Sherman Oaks, CA; his sisters, Mary Catherine Tobin and Alice R. Bowling, both of Kansas City, MO; his daughters, Kathleen Doran- Norton of Northfield, MN, and her husband, Alan Norton, Peggy Doran of Kansas City, MO; his sons, Timothy Doran of Grandview, MO, and his wife, Judy, Patrick Doran of Kansas City, MO, and his wife, Kim; and grandchildren, Melissa Gabriel of Independence, MO, and her husband, Ryan, Joseph Doran of Grandview, MO, Michael Norton and Elizabeth Norton, both of Northfield, MN, and Grace Doran, Peter Doran, and Gwyneth Doran, all of Kansas City, MO. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel, 816-942- 6180) 

MELVIN E. DOWDEN 
Melvin E. Dowden, 81, Middletown, OH (formerly of the Kansas City area), died Saturday, February 12, 2000. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at the First Presbyterian Church, Middletown. The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of choice. Mr. Dowden had been employed by the Sheffield Steel Co. and later with Armco Steel before leaving the Kansas City area in 1965 and relocating to Middletown, OH. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eleanor Faunce Dowden; daughter, Sharon Dowden; son and daughter- in-law, Tom and Judi Dowden; two granddaughters, Melanie and her husband Michael Kercsmar, and Emily Dowden, all of Middletown, OH; sister and her husband, Billie and Carl Golden of Bastrop, TX; a brother-in-law, Tom Harker of Kansas City, MO; and nieces, a nephew, a great-nephew, and many cousins. 

MARJORIE L. FINCH 
Marjorie L. Finch, 78, Independence, MO, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at the home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel; burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Independence, 125 S. Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050, or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Mrs. Finch was born August 26, 1921, in Clinton, MO. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Independence, MO, Past Matron of Independence Chapter #329 of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of Chapter #150 of the Social Order of Beauceant, #96 of the Daughters of the Nile, #83 of the Ladies Oriental Shrine, and the Ladies Golden V.I.P. Shrine Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd R. Finch and daughter, Linda A. Selvey. She is survived by son, Floyd R. Finch Jr., Independence, MO; three granddaughters; four grandsons; and four great-grandchil- dren. (Arrangements: George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel) 

JULIO L. FORD
Julio Leonard Ford, 80, Pittsburg, MO (formerly of Kansas City, MO), passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Hathaway- Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO, with Rev. Daniel Bock and Rev. Dan Roye officiating; burial with military honors will follow in Antioch Cemetery, Pittsburg, MO. Visitation will be 12:30-1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral Home. (Arrangements: Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO) 

JOHN W. FREEMAN SR. 
John W. Freeman Sr., 90, Lexington, MO (formerly of Hardin, MO, and Kansas City, KS), died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Lexington Care Center. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at the Hardin Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Thurman Funeral Home, Hardin, where Masonic services will be conducted at 1:15 p.m. by the Carrollton Masonic Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. (Arrangements: Thurman Funeral Home, Hardin, MO) 

WILLIAM ROBERT FREEMAN 
William Robert Freeman, 75, Parkville, MO, passed away February 14, 2000, at home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Heritage Funeral Home, Parkville; burial in Fort Leavenworth Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the North Kansas City Hospice. Mr. Freeman was born May 23, 1924, in Lawrence, KS. At the time of his retirement he had attained the rank of major and was serving in the C.I.D. His 30 years of service included tours in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. After retirement, he was self-employed as a certified forensic law enforcement polygraph examiner serving 13 police departments in the metropolitan area, He was a life member of the American Legion #318, VFW and DAV. Survivors include his beloved wife, Thu-Tam, of the home; two daughters, Irene McIntosh and Tina Williams; two stepdaughters in Germany; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Parkville, MO, (816) 741-0251) 

ALVIN FRIEDMAN 
Alvin Friedman, 89, of Fairway, KS, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Manorcare of Overland Park. Services will be 12 noon Wednesday, February 16, at Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost; burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, family suggests contributions to Odyssey Health Care of Kansas City or Temple B'nai Jehudah. Mr. Friedman was President of Western Chandelier Co., Kansas City, MO, for 14 years before retiring in 1990. He was born in Omaha, NE, and came to Kansas City in 1947. Mr. Friedman graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1932, and received his Masters in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, in 1934, where he also taught. He was a member of the Chemistry Honor Society, Science Honor Society and was further recognized for his published work. Mr. Friedman was a member of social fraternity, Zeta Beta Tau. He was a chemist for F & F Cough Drop Co., Omaha, NE, and Chicago, IL, in the late '30s. During WWII, he worked as a chemist with Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, OK. Alvin was a member of Congregation B'nai Jehudah, and was a Charter and former member of Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club. He was an avid player of Contract Bridge. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Irma Lebrecht Friedman, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Eric Bron, of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, Joanna Bron, of New York, NY; and a brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Lois Friedman, of Omaha, NE. 

DEREK GRANZELLA 
Derek L. Granzella, 26, of the Kansas City area, passed away Friday, February 11, 2000. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Road; private entombment in Mt. Moriah Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at the chapel. Derek was born August 14, 1973, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Center High School. He was an avid golfer and loved all water sports. Survivors include his mother, Diana McConnell and her husband, Kevin; brother, G. Ryan Granzella; father, Daryl Granzella and his wife, Fran; stepbrother, Mark Rawson; maternal grandparents, Mildred Robards; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. V. Granzella, Jr.; aunts, uncles, cousins, many, many friends, and his dog, "Duke". (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, 816-942-2004) 

PEGGY ELIZABETH GREER 
Peggy Elizabeth Greer, 38, Adrian, MO, died Monday, February 14, 2000, at her home in rural Adrian. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at Atkinson Chapel, Adrian; burial in Austin Cemetery, Archie, MO. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peggy Greer Memorial Fund. (Arr- angements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO) 

ESSIE M. HOSMAN 
Essie M. Hosman, 100, Raytown, MO, died February 12, 2000, in Norfolk, VA. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Hinton-Gibson Funeral Home, Raytown; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Raytown. Miss Hosman was born October 6, 1899, in Warrensburg, MO. She was a postal clerk and postmaster in Kansas and retired as a file clerk for the IRS. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raytown. She is survived by a sister, Mary Elma Harrell, Buffalo, MO, many cousins, nephews, nieces, a great- nephew, Mark Barten, Norfolk, VA; and great-great-nephews, Johnathan Barten and Joshua Martin. (Arrangements: Hinton-Gibson Funeral Home, Raytown, MO) 

FLORENCE L. "LU" HURST 
Florence L. "Lu" Hurst, Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 12 noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Salvation Army. Miss Hurst was born in Holden, MO, moving to Kansas City as a young adult. She was employed by National Bellas Hess, Thompson Hayward Chemical Co. and later worked in the payroll department of the Skelly Oil Company, both in Kansas City and Tulsa, OK. She retired in 1976 from Skelly and moved to Independence, MO. Miss Hurst was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include two nieces and their husbands, Sandra and Frank Wheeler, and Dona and Wayne Bear, all of Independence, MO; three nephews, James Hurst, Edward Hurst and Gary Hurst, all of California, as well as nine great-nieces and nephews and four great-great-nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 

ALVARINE FRANCES JACKSON 
Mrs. Alvarine Frances Jackson, 81, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel, Kansas City, MO; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

REV. DWIGHT H. JOHNSON 
Rev. Dwight Johnson went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, February 13, 2000, at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Home. He was born February 7, 1905, to Swedish immigrant parents, Charles and Hulda Swanson Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elna McKimens Johnson in 1965, and later by Ellen Mitchell Johnson in 1993. He is survived by six children, D.H. Johnson Jr. & wife Norma of Kansas City, KS; Rev. Thomas Johnson & wife Evelyn, now of Arizona although they had served as missionaries in Bolivia for over 40 years, Mrs. Alice Hutcheson & husband Norman of Kansas City, KS, Timothy Johnson & wife Vickie of Arizona, Jon Michael Johnson of New York, Mrs. Betty Chugg & husband Allan of Kansas City, KS; and his stepson, Jamie Mitchell of Pleasanton, KS. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Mrs. Cindy Huebert of Henderson, NE, Chris Johnson of Kansas City, KS, Sheri Johnson of Overland Park, KS, Patty Iwaniuk, Rio Rico, AZ, Steven Johnson, Odessa, MO, Bruce Hutcheson, Tampa, FL, Brad Hutcheson, Glen Allen, VA, Kevin Hutcheson, Indianapolis, IN, Capt. Bryan Hutcheson, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, Michael Johnson, Safford, AZ, Sgt. Brandon Johnson, Norfolk, VA, RaeAnn Johnson, Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, Jamie Chugg, Kansas City, KS, and Jeremy Chugg, Kansas City, KS; stepgranddaughter, Christina Mitchell, Pleasanton, KS; and 18 great-grandchildren. Rev. Johnson was founder of and pastored Crest Bible Church in Kansas City, KS, for over 30 years. Previously, he had pastored in Salina and Moundridge, KS. He also co-founded both the Kansas City Bible College and Midwest Bible & Missionary Institute, both of which comprise the present day Calvary Bible College. He was instrumental in forming the Kansas City Christian School & Academy. Dwight was an accomplished musician whose talents as a pianist were perfectly complemented by his creative and prolific legacy of poetry and songs. His consuming passion was for missions, and he spent his life promoting, supporting, and preaching missions, offering his pulpit to hundreds of missionaries through the years and providing support for many of them. In lieu of flowers, contributions should go to Bible Missionary Fellowship, Country Club Station, P.O. Box 7165, Kansas City, MO 64113, where he attended to his death and was a founding member. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Crest Bible Church, 4835 Gibbs Rd., Kansas City, KS, where funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, 816- 921-5555) 

MARLENE JOYCE 
Marlene Joyce, 69, formerly of Mission, KS, died Friday, February 11, 2000, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Porter Funeral Home; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 5960 Dearborn, Suite 100, Mission, KS 66202. Marlene was born November 28, 1930, in Kansas City, KS, and had lived most of her life in Mission, KS. She was an employee at Dillard's in Mission Center and an insurance agent for Gutzman, Haenni & Broome Insurance Company. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, James Patrick Joyce, in 1982. She is survived by a son, Jerry and his wife, Janet, Olathe, KS; one granddaughter, Kayla Rachelle Joyce; sister, Dorothy Lane, Olathe, KS; and many nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home) 

FRANK C. LASKOWSKI 
Frank C. Laskowski, 69, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2000, at his home. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Skradski Funeral Home. Cremation. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 340 North 6th Street. (Arrangements: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS, (913) 371-1404) 

HAROLD "CURLY" LEAVITT 
Harold Francis "Curly" Leavitt, 82, Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Life Care Center of Overland Park. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Rd.; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. The family requests memorials be made to Heartland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Curly was born March 12, 1917, in Kansas City, MO, to Theodore S. and Almaretta Morgan Leavitt. He was a Baptist. He was an Instructor of Small Arms with the 6834th Re-Armament Regiment attached to the French Army serving in North Africa and France during WWII. He was a 45-year member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers LU #124, a member of Dwight Cowles Post of the American Legion and the Carroll- Greene Post #1659 VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Smith Leavitt; children, Kathleen Gayle Gee, Ralph Russell Leavitt, Paul Morgan Leavitt and wife, Marilyn, and Ted Ray Leavitt; grandchildren, Steven Jaso, Robert Jaso and David Gee, Brian Anders Leavitt, Jennifer Leavitt, Carol Ann Leavitt, Curtis Leavitt and Jazmine Leavitt; and great-grandchildren, Darion, Zachary and Alyssa Jaso. The family would like to express their appreciation for the kindness and loving care provided by the staff of Life Care Center of Overland Park. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, (816) 942-2004) 

HELEN MARIE LOCKINGTON 
Helen Marie Lockington, 79, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Brooking Cemetery, 10004 E. 53rd Street, Raytown, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Charter Funerals/Earp & Sons Chapel, 5000 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health Plus Hospice, One Main Plaza, 4435 Main Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64111-1825. Mrs. Lockington was born January 18, 1921, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of George and Rosa Limpic. She married Edward "Sparky" Lockington in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1998. She worked at Phelps Tool & Die for 15 years and retired in 1990. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and special friend to all her knew her, and will be dearly missed. Survivors include sons, Steve Lockington and his wife, Jenny, and Jeff Lockington; brother, John Limpic; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Arrange- ments: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 

PAUL L. LONNECKER 
Paul L. Lonnecker, 81, Mission Hills, KS, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Research Medical Center. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000, at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road. Cremation. There will be a reception at the church following the service. Honorary pallbearers are Henry Bunting, Ray Fitzgerald, Willis Hart, Robert Mann, George Owens, and Carl Seagraves. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Alcoholics Anonymous, 1804 Swift, Kansas City, MO 64116. Paul was born May 31, 1918, in Labette County, KS. He graduated from Kansas University in 1940 with a degree in chemical engineering. Paul enlisted during WW II and served as a Captain in the chemical warfare division. After the war, Paul returned to Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company where he spent his entire professional career of 40 years before retiring as president. Thompson- Hayward expanded greatly during his presidency. After retiring he taught business at Rockhurst College and also spent time as a consultant for the Arrow Forklift Company. Paul was highly regarded throughout the company and amongst his peers as a leader in the chemical industry and spoke as an expert quite often at the national conventions. Paul and his wife, Mildred were married in 1974. He and Mildred were members of several dinner clubs in the Kansas City area. Paul was very active in the Sales and Marketing Executives Club. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Paul loved jazz, and played the trumpet with the Pinky Tomlin Orchestra in college. He was a member of the Village Presbyterian Church, Wolf Creek Golf Club, Piscators, Ducks Unlimited, Rotary Club 13, and Kansas City Club. He was also a gourmet cook. He worked very hard and dedicated a lot of time to Alcoholics Anonymous. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leila Marks; and two sons, Paul L. Lonnecker, Jr., and Joseph "Adrian" Lonnecker; and his brother, William Lonnecker. Paul is survived by his wife, Mildred of the home; his daughters, Georgia Lonnecker, Aachen, Germany, Sara Dreiling, Toronto, Canada, and Gwendolyn Chappelle, San Diego, CA; his sons, Thomas Lonnecker, Houston, TX, and Daniel Johnson, Chicago, IL; and 10 grandchildren. Paul was a devoted family man and loved his children dearly. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel) 

H. JAY LOVELADY H. 
Jay Lovelady, 76, of Pittsburg, MO, (formerly of the Kansas City area), passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, at the Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 20, at the Pomme de Terre United Methodist Church, Hermitage, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pomme de Terre United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 345, Hermitage, MO 65668. (Arrange- ments: Pitts Chapel, Bolivar, MO) 

VELMA M. MATTHEWS 
Velma M. Matthews, 79, Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at the Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at Pisgah Baptist Church, Excelsior Springs, MO; burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, MO. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, at the Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, MO. However, friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday and anytime on Wednesday. Velma was born December 4, 1920, in Excelsior Springs, MO, to Franklin and Sarah (O'Dell) Duncan. She had spent her lifetime in this area. On July 16, 1938, she was married to Okley Matthews. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Velma was a member of the Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother. She is survived by her husband of the home; a son, Larry Matthews of Kansas City, MO; and two daughters, Gayle L. Smith, Smithville, MO, and Dianne Dean, Vonore, TN; two brothers, Thomas Y. Duncan and Ronald Duncan both of Excelsior Springs; three sisters, Frances Werle, Orrick, MO, Ruth Robb and Norma Ellerman, both of Excelsior Springs; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grand- children. (Arrangements: Polley Funeral Home, 5951 East Highway 10, Excelsior Springs, MO, 816-630-3388) 

WILLIAM BRADLEY "BRAD" MATTHEWS 
William Bradley "Brad" Matthews, 48, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at his home. Services will be 9 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens, Lee's Summit, MO. Friends may call 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the chapel. Brad was born May 3, 1951, in Holden, MO. He was a corrosion engineer for Missouri Gas Energy Company in the Lee's Summit Division and was highly respected for his knowledge and judgment in his chosen field. He was a dedicated employee, well-known for his work ethics and diligence. Of all of Brad's numerous achievements in life, he was most proud of his sons, Brandon and Jason. He was a caring and nurturing father and provided them with a solid foundation of absolute love and faith upon which to build their lives. He relished every moment of their childhood and, as they grew to adults, he was always ready to celebrate their ups and share in their downs. He was a wonderful brother and friend to all -- Brad didn't know a stranger. Always placing others before himself, his personality, candor, integrity, and wit earned him a wide circle of friends. He was a caring and compassionate person with the utmost respect for life. He never forgot to dream his dreams and respect the dreams of others, always trying to make them come true. He was truly a warm, kind, loving person who enriched the lives of family and friends. Brad always found something to celebrate in every season, in every day. His cup was always half full, never half empty. Now at God's good side, he will join his loving parents and he will forever be in peace and loved for all eternity. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Porter Matthews, in 1997, and Mary Alice Matthews, in 1998. Brad is survived by his two sons, Brandon Matthews, Kansas City, MO, and Jason Matthews, of the home; four brothers, George and Elizabeth Matthews, David Matthews, all of Raytown, MO, Timothy Matthews, Shawnee Mission, KS, Chuck and Kim Matthews, Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Nancy Redfern, Independence, MO, and Marilyn and John Parkinson, Kansas City, MO; four nieces; four nephews; his "second family" at Sue's Kitchen; and many other relatives and friends. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 

CECIL B. McBEE 
Cecil B. McBee, 67, Bonner Springs, KS, died February 13, 2000, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Maple Hill Funeral Home; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Cecil was born December 28, 1932, to Harry F. and Elma (Purinton) McBee. He attended Argentine High School. Cecil served as superintendent for National Fire Sprinkler from 1970-1981 and then served as superintendent and vice- president for Century Fire Sprinkler from 1981 until his retirement in 1995. He belonged to Local #101, Sprinkler Fitters #669 and #314, and was a member of the United Association. Cecil loved to fish and cook and spend time with his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife, Betty J. McBee, of the home; his mother, Elma McBee, Kansas City, KS; son, Cecil Michael and Heather McBee, Gunnison, CO; daughters, Carol and David Woolworth, Shawnee, KS, Karen and Walter Klepikow, Kansas City, KS, Diane and Mike Woods, Kansas City, KS, and Kathy Irvin and Todd Craft, Roeland Park, KS; grandchildren, Kristi Maurer, Andrea Herrin, Kelley Woolworth, Crystal Klepikow, Jarred Woods, Jason Woods, Jeffery Woods and Abigail McBee; great- grandchildren, Dustin Maurer, Gunter Maurer and Aubree Herrin; brothers, Harry L. McBee, Kansas City, KS, and Jack E. McBee, Raytown, MO; and sisters, Betty Skubal, Warsaw, MO, and Nancy McBee, Kansas City, KS. (Arrangements: Maple Hill Funeral Home, 3300 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106) 

HARVEY EUGENE "GENE" McCRACKEN 
Harvey Eugene McCracken, age 74, a resident of Warsaw, MO, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Gene went to his heavenly home at 4:10 a.m. Sunday morning, February 13, 2000. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, MO; burial will be in the Blue Mound Cemetery, Blue Mound, MO. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call after 12 noon until 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mound Cemetery and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO, 64601. (Arrangements: Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, MO) 

EMILY GLADYS McCULLOH 
Emily Gladys McCulloh, 101, Garden City, MO, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City; burial in Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, MO) 

EDNA L. McKEE 
Edna L. McKee, 71, Kearney, MO, passed away February 13, 2000, at home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Church- Archer-Pasley Chapel, Liberty, MO; burial will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Oakwood Cemetery, Neosho, MO. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64105-1336. (Arrangements: Church- Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, Liberty, MO) 

JAMES H. McMECHAN D.O.
James H. McMechan D.O., 63, of Lawrence, KS, died Monday morning, February 14, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence; burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Dr. McMechan will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, where the family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church in Oskaloosa and may be sent in care of the mortuary. He was born November 10, 1936, in Joplin, MO, the son of Earl and Elnore Pickett McMechan. He grew up in Kansas City, went to high school at William Chrisman and graduated from KU in 1958 with a B.S. in Chemistry. He was a 1963 graduate of the University of Nebraska with a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Chemistry, and had taught for 10 years at Fort Hays State University leaving in 1974. He was also a graduate of the University of Health Sciences-College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, MO, in 1978. Dr. McMechan has lived in Lawrence since 1990 since moving from Oskaloosa. Dr. McMechan was a doctor of osteopathy and operated clinics in Perry and Oskaloosa since 1979 until his death. He was also on staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and was the Chairman of the Department of Family Practice at LMH. He was also at the time of his death serving as the Coroner of Jefferson County. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Oskaloosa, where he was a Deacon and had taught Sunday school. He was also a member of Oskaloosa Lions Club, former member of the Kiwanis Club in Hays, KS, a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Kansas Association of the Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas Medical Society and the Douglas County Medical Society. Dr. McMechan was a collector of Lionel O gauge toy trains, and had rebuilt computers to give to less fortunate people. He married Mary E. Griswold on January 26, 1958, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include, a daughter, Jeanne E. Furst of Oskaloosa; a son, Reverend James L. McMechan of Baxter Springs, KS; a sister, Joanne Trainor of Kansas City, MO; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. (Arrangements: Warren-McElwain Mortuary) 

HAZEL J. MILLER 
Hazel J. Miller, age 82, Covington, OK, passed away Friday, February 11, 2000, in Enid, OK. Funeral services were held Monday, February 14, at the Covington United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Covington Methodist Church Building Fund. Hazel was born in Kiowa, KS, on January 15, 1918. She is survived by her husband Leland, of the home; two sons, Larry Miller and wife, Toni, of Perry, OK, and Roger Miller of Covington and his wife, Nancy Logan Miller, formerly of Argentine; two daughters, Carol Kegin and husband, Joe of Perry, and Cathy Weinkauf and husband, Larry of Orlando; one sister, Elsie Miller of Wakita; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grand- children. (Arrangements: Anderson- Burris Funeral Home, Enid, OK) 

WILMA GRACE MILLS 
Wilma Grace Mills, 76, McLouth, KS, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Quisenberry Chapel, Tonganoxie, KS; burial in Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. The family suggests memorials to Riford Senior Citizens Center, Tonganoxie, c/o Quisenberry Funeral Home, P.O. Box 993, Tonganoxie, KS 66086. 

BARRY W. MOORE 
Barry W. Moore, 37, Kansas City, KS, whose body was discovered in Kansas City, KS, after having disappeared on May 5, 1999, was pronounced dead on Friday, February 11, 2000. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at the Maywood Community Church, 11201 Parallel Ave., Kansas City, KS 66109. Cremation with committal services at 10 a.m. Friday, February 18, at Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Barry Moore Family Fund, c/o Mercantile Bank, 110th & Parallel, Kansas City, KS 66109. Barry was born June 19, 1962, in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a 1980 graduate of Piper High School. Barry was a pressman for 16 years with the J-2 Printing Company, and co-owned Monchil's Floral in Kansas City, KS with his family. Barry was an avid golfer and loved the outdoors. He loved to participate with his daughters and watch their sports and school activities. He is survived by his wife, Amy Jo Moore, and their three daughters, Jennifer C. Moore, Rachael L. Moore and Jessica P. Moore, all of the home; parents, Hugh and Sharon Moore, Kansas City, KS; two sisters, Kathy K. Phillips, Boulder, CO, and Debra Moore, Lee's Summit, MO; mother-in-law, Dee Robben, Kansas City, KS; father-in-law, Jack Anderson, Kansas City, MO; and brother-in-law, Jack Anderson Jr., Kansas City, KS. Barry will be greatly missed by family, friends, and by all those he touched. (Arr: Porter Funeral Home) 

RUSSELL ALLEN MOORE 
Russell Allen Moore, 62, Kansas City, MO, died February 14, 2000, at Independence Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 18, at Hinton-Gibson Funeral Home, Raytown, MO; burial in Brooking Cemetery. Friends may call 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Moore was born September 24, 1937, in Zanesville, OH. He is survived by his wife, Leila Moore, of the home; children, Leila L. Smith, Covington, KY, James A. Moore, Thomas L. Moore and David A. Dobbins, all of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: Hinton- Gibson Funeral Home, Raytown, MO) 

RUSSELL H. MORGAN JR. 
Russell H. Morgan Jr., 69, Lenexa, KS, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa; burial in the Paola Cemetery, Paola, KS. Visitation will 1 p.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Leukemia Society. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa, (913) 888-6611) 

DARRELL E. MYERS JR. 
Darrell E. Myers Jr., 60, Gardner, KS, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at the Medical Lodge of Gardner. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Friends of Johnson County Mental Health Center, 6440 Nieman, Shawnee, KS 66203. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel) 

IRENE S. NEWSOM 
Irene S. Newsom, 92, Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at the Life Care Center of Overland Park. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Mrs. Newsom was born August 14, 1907, in Lowry City, MO, and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse G. Newsom, in 1974. Survivors include her daughter, Candace I. Torrey, Merriam, KS; three granddaughters, Jodi Snell, Roeland Park, KS, Julie Torrey, Houston, TX, and Sgt. Jill Quick, Columbia, MD; a great-grand- daughter, Claire Quick; and a great- grandson, Bobby Quick. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 

DOROTHY E. NORMAN 
Dorothy E. Norman, 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Trinity Lutheran Hospital. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel, with Rev. John Modost Miles officiating. Cremation. (Arrange- ments: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

ANDREW LOUIS PEDROW 
Andrew Louis Pedrow, 88, Greenwood, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Graveside services and interment will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Floral Hills East Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Wallace Funeral Home, 422 N. Lake, Pleasant Hill, MO. in lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association, 6800 W. 93rd. Overland Park, KS 66212-1460. (Arrangements: Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, MO) 

MARGARET PERDUE 
Margaret Perdue, 70, Strasburg, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Reseach Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, MO; burial in Strasburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at the Wallace Funeral Home, 422 N. Lake, Pleasant Hill, MO. (Arrangements: Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, MO) 

DAVID E. PEUSER 
David E. Peuser, age 34, of Olathe, KS, died February 14, 2000, at his home. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Rosary Church in Wea, KS; burial in the Holy Rosary Cemetery. The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or St. Luke's Shawnee Mission Hospice. David worked for R.F. Fisher as an electrician and was a member of Electrical Union Local #124. He graduated from DeVry Institute of Technology and was working on his master electrician degree. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Kelly, of the home; his parents, James A. and Mary Ann (Speilbusch) Peuser of Spring Hill, KS; brother, Steven Peuser of Olathe; sisters, Brenda Wempe of Gardner, KS, and Teresa Braue of Overland Park, KS; and nieces and nephews. 

HELEN L. PFOST 
Helen L. Pfost, 75, of Warrensburg, MO (formerly of Westwood, KS), passed on Monday, February 14, 2000, at Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000, at Williams Funeral Chapel, Warrensburg; cremation will follow. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Don C. and "Road Dog" Pfost Children's Memorial Fund in care of the chapel. Helen was born Saturday, February 16, 1924, in Wamego, KS, the daughter of Leo C. Huggins and Emma B. Schreiber Huggins. She was a 1942 Wamego High School graduate, an active member of the Al-Anon Family Group in Kansas City and Warrensburg for 42 years, and a member of Westwood Christian Church. Helen married Garold A. "Chub" Pfost on May 1, 1948, in Drexel, MO; he survives of the home. Helen was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. During World War II, she was a glider builder at the American Royal building in Kansas City and then a ship welder in Portland, OR. From 1972 to 1984, she co-owned NAPA Auto Parts in Warrensburg with her husband. Also surviving are a daughter, Barbara Bryan & husband Jerry, Liberty, MO; son, Gary Pfost, Warrensburg; daughter-in-law, Joanne Pfost, Warrensburg; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was greeted in Heaven by her parents, a son, Don C. "Road Dog" Pfost, and three sisters, Alma, Alice, and Della. (Arrangements: Williams Funeral Chapel, 1400 S. Hwy. 13, Warrensburg, MO 64093, 660-747- 6800) 

GRACE FERRARA PHILLIPS 
Grace Ferrara Phillips, 92, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8510 Wornall Rd.; burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Passantino Bros. Chapel, 2117 Independence Blvd., where the rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Grace was born September 13, 1907, in Gonzales, LA. She was a member of Christ the King Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Phillips, in 1986; brothers, Tony and Frank Ferrara; sisters, Vita Pisciotta and Mariann Carleton. Survivors include her sister, Nancy Pivonka, Stoneham, CO; sisters-in-law, Netta Phillips and Lucille Phillips; grandchildren, Frank L. Ferrara, Elena Ferrara; great-granddaughter, Alexis R. Ferrara; nieces and nephews, Victor F. & Roseann Ferrara, Victor & Lenore Ferrara, Vince & Betty Pisciotta, Frank & Anna Mae Pisciotta, Mary Orlando, Rita DeAngelo, Caroline Ferrara; and many great-nieces and great- nephews. (Arrangements: Passantino Bros. Funeral Home) 

JOSEPH POJE JR. 
Joseph Poje, Jr., 78, of Roach, MO, passed away Friday, February 11, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kansas City, KS; burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wolfner Library for the Blind, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Mr. Poje was born on November 4, 1921, in Kansas City, KS. He was a lithographer- printer for Vile-Goller & McWhirter Companies. He had been a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kansas City, KS, before moving to Roach in 1984. At the time of his death he was a member of St. Patrick's Shrine in Laurie, MO. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Poje. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Augusta Poje, of the home; five sons, Philip Poje, Leawood, KS, Timothy Poje, Olathe, KS, Thomas Poje, Kansas City, KS, Patrick Poje, Overland Park, KS, Daniel Poje, Kansas City, KS; one sister, Bernice Klamet, Bonner Springs, KS; and ten grandchildren. (Arrangements: Meyers Family Funeral Home) 

OLLIE RHONE JR. 
Ollie Rhone Jr., 85, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel, 1800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO, with the Rev. Issac Cameron officiating; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

CHARLES A. RONSLEY 
Charles A. Ronsley, 51, Oak Grove, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove; burial in Oakland Cemetery, rural Independence, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Royer chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the ALS Association. (Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO) 

KAHTEA M. SAWYER 
Kahtea M. Sawyer, 23, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Carson Funeral Home, 9100 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO; burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. 

ERNEST SCHNEITER 
Ernest Schneiter, 87, Kansas City, MO, died February 13, 2000, at Hidden Lake Care Center, Raytown, MO. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Mr. Schneiter was born in Wathena, KS, and was in the Coast Guard during WWII. He was employed by the Missouri Department of Transportation. He is survived by wife, Phyllis G. Schneiter, of the home; son, David D. Schneiter, Liberty, MO; daughter, Sharon L. Hillestad, Independence, MO; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119) 

MARGARET FRANCES SCHOONOVER 
Margaret Frances Schoonover, 87, Lathrop, MO, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Liberty Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the First Assembly of God Church, Lathrop; burial in Lathrop Cemetery. Friends may call 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey Funeral Home, Lathrop. (Arrangements: Bailey Funeral Home, Lathrop, MO) 

JAMES E. "ROSIE" SHOUSE 
Mr. James E. "Rosie" Shouse, 91, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at the Excelsior Springs Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at the Prichard Chapel in Excelsior Springs, MO; burial in Lawson Cemetery, Lawson, MO. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory are suggested to the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center. (Arrangements: Prichard Funeral Home, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO, 816-630-3131) 

DEAN C. SIMMONS 
Dean Calvin Simmons, 81, Lee's Summit, MO, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO; burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Friends may call 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO) 

LUETTA JUNE SINGMASTER 
Luetta June Singmaster, 73, Prairie Village, KS, died unexpectedly but peacefully February 11, 2000, at her home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000, at Cherry Grove Baptist Church, Fort Scott, KS; burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO, with a service at 7 p.m. June was born June 5, 1926, in Fort Scott, KS, the daughter of Charles Herbert and Sylvia Luetta Ogle Kitchen. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1943, where she was an honor roll student and a member of the Greyhound & Tiger News staff. A graduate of Fort Scott Community College, she lived in Fort Scott, where she raised her family, returning to work at the Western Insurance Company in 1967. In 1968, she moved to Prairie Village, KS, and worked at Puritan Bennett Corporation from 1969-71. She began a successful career at the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 1971, working as a financial analyst until her retirement in 1995. Following her retirement, she continued to work as a consultant to public housing authorities in Kansas and Missouri. During her career, she received national awards but, more importantly, she was proud of her ability to lend her knowledge and support to clients and she developed lasting relationships with her colleagues. During her life in Fort Scott, she was a 4- H leader, a member of the Clarksburg Club, a community leader in the Diamond community, a Sunday school teacher, and, above all, an energetic and inspiring mother. She taught her children to have high aspirations and to enjoy life, and she gave generously to them. Her life in Prairie Village was filled with the joy brought to her by her neighbors and her beloved neighborhood children, who spent many wonderful hours at "June Bug's" house. She enjoyed many hours with her pinochle club and her swimming group, and she loved to sail in stiff breezes. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Barrow and husband, Ron, of Leawood, KS; sons, Gary Singmaster and wife, Margie, Rick Singmaster and wife, Carol, all of Fort Scott, KS; and her sister, Geraldine Black of Porterville, CA. She also leaves her devoted grandson, Justin Barrow, and granddaughters, Nicole and Sylvia Singmaster, grandson, Barry Rice, several great-grandchildren; two nieces and several nephews. She was preceded in death by a stillborn son, Roy William Singmaster, a son, Donald R. Singmaster Jr., and her parents, and will join her two sisters, Nadine Eastman and "Toppie" Kirby in "the greatest pinochle game in heaven." (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel, 816-942-6180) 

CECILE E. SMITH 
Cecile E. Smith, 96, Lexington, MO, died Monday, February 14, 2000, at Lafayette Regional Health Center, Lexington. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Walker- Nadler Chapel, Lexington; burial in Lexington Memory Gardens. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cecile E. Smith Memorial Fund. (Arrangements: Walker-Nadler Funeral Home, Lexington, MO) 

WILLIAM T. SUTCLIFFE 
William T. Sutcliffe, 86, of Raytown, MO, died Monday, February 14, 2000, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. There will be no services. (Arrange- ments: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO) 

WARREN DUSTON THURSTON 
Warren Duston Thurston, 91, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church of Raytown; burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-7 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel and also from 1-1:30 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the service. The family suggests contributions to Odyssey Hospice, 9229 Ward Parkway, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64114. Warren was born December 5, 1908 in Tallapoosa, GA. He was a computer specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Raytown. He was also a Morse Club Member. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ara Lee Thurston in 1996; two sisters, Ina Mae Thurston of Atlanta, GA, and Eloise Thurston, Atlanta, GA; four brothers, Tom and Jim Thurston, of Jackson, GA, Bill Thurston of Tocca, GA, and Charles Thurston of Trenton, NJ. Survivors include a son, Gary Jack Thurston of Independence, MO; grandson, Shawn Thurston of Independence, MO; three granddaughters, Judy, Patty, Debbie, all of California; and his care givers, Paula Dennis Schanuth and family. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 

OLIVE L. (HANNA) TODD 
Olive L. (Hanna) Todd, 89, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at Park Place Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Shrinner's Hospital's for Children Fund. Mrs. Todd was born February 3, 1911, in Bonner Springs, KS. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for several area hospitals. She was a member of the Victory Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Mancel Hanna, of Kansas City, MO, and Wilfred Hanna of Raytown, MO; two sisters, Barbara Dehoney, Raytown, MO, and Geraldine Williams, Warsaw, MO. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 

AUDREY I. TRACY 
Audrey I. Tracy, 87, northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Glennon Place Nursing Home. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Blackman Chapel. Cremation. Mrs. Tracy was born in Eldon, MO. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Tracy, of the home; one son, Hershel L. Britton, Independence, MO; and one granddaughter. (Arrangements: C.H. Blackman & Son, Inc., (816) 241-4040) 

ALBERT B. TUGGLE 
Mr. Albert B. Tuggle, 78, Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, February 11, 2000, at Park Place Care Center. Cremation. Burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. (Arrange- ments: Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel) 

RICHARD EUGENE TURNBOW 
Richard Eugene Turnbow, 62, Kansas City, MO, passed away Valentine's Day, February 14, 2000, surrounded by the presence of his family. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Friends may call 6:30- 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Turnbow was born February 18, 1937, in Independence, MO, son of C.O. and Fern Turnbow, and lived in this area his entire life. He was an iron worker for the Bratton Corporation for 31 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of Ironworkers Local Union 520 and the Blue Ridge Baptist Temple. Surviving are his wife, Donzetta of the home; his children, Richard C. Turnbow and his wife Jan, Stillwell, KS, Lauri Burkhardt, and her husband Ted, Naples, FL, Joe Turnbow and his wife Bonni, Independence, MO, Michelle Oberbroeckling and her husband Dannie, Grain Valley, MO, Jerrod Turnbow, of the home, Becky Boynton and her husband Frank, Kansas City, MO; three brothers, Toby Turnbow, Plymouth, CA, Gary and Ken Turnbow, Independence, MO; a sister, Judy Haney, Fayetteville, AR; 10 grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Kathryn Downey, Kansas City, MO. Richard was preceded in death by his sons, Donnie and Bobby Weaver. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 

EVERETT F. "SLIM" WARE 
Everett F. "Slim" Ware, 79, Warsaw, MO, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2000, at his home. An anatomical donation was made to KU Medical Center. An open house will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, February 18, at the Ware's home in Warsaw for family and friends. Memorials may be made to the Benton County Hospice, 1234 Commercial St., Warsaw, MO 65355. Everett was born on March 24, 1920, in Independence, MO, the son of Charles Nelson and Ethel Mae Houk Ware. He was a long time carpenter and resident of Independence, MO. Since March of 1993, they had made their home in Warsaw. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was one of the first to receive a battlefield commission with the 34th Division in Italy. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Chris Durbin; and two sisters, Annabelle Geer and Irene Hill. Everett is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty, of the home; one son, E. Frank Ware, Belton, MO; one daughter, Kathy Chavez, Knob Noster, MO; two granddaughters, Shelly Ives, Cole Camp, MO, and Angela McCown, Sedalia, MO; and four great-grandchil- dren. (Arrangements: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO) 

ROBERT EARL WHEELER 
Robert Earl Wheeler, 87, Norborne, MO, died Friday, February 11, 2000, at Ray County Hospital, Richmond, MO. Graveside services were held on Monday, February 14, at Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Children's Home. (Arrangements: Walker-Nadler Funeral Home, Lexington, MO) 

LOYS DAIL WHITE 
Mr. Loys Dail White, 86, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2000, at Truman Medical Center. Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday, February 17, at Morning Star Baptist Church; burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-12 noon Thursday at the church. (Arrangements: Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel) 

CAITLYN WREN WICKE 
Caitlyn Wren Wicke, one-year-old infant daughter of Steve Wicke of Oalthe, KS, and Karisti A. Wicke of Platte City, MO, passed away February 12, 2000, at her home in Platte City. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000, at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 143rd & Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS, (913) 768- 6777, where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; burial in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family suggests contributions to Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108. Other survivors include two brothers, Carson Wade Wicke, of the home, and Ben Wicke of Olathe, KS; paternal grandparents, Ivan & Betty Wicke of Olathe, KS; paternal grandmother, Toni Wicke of Minneapolis, MN; and maternal grandparents, Bill & Becky Wagner of Destin, FL. 

IRMA J. WILBORN
Irma J. Wilborn, 59, Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2000, at Trinity Lutheran Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, 1750 Belleview, Kansas City, MO; burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. (Arrangements: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel, 4316 Troost Ave.) 

AGNES L. WILLIAMS 
Agnes L. Williams, 84, Lenexa, KS, died Sunday, February 13, 2000. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Charter Funerals/Kansas Chapel, 10250 W. 63rd St., Merriam, KS. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 

CORA M. WILSON 
Cora M. Wilson, 70, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, at the Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 18, at the Friendship Baptist Church; burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Friday, February 18, before the service at the church. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Wilson, Sr.; her parents; one brother; one sister; and two nephews. Survivors include her five sons, Harold F. Wilson, Jr., Louis G. Wilson, Ernest L. Wilson, Gregory C. Wilson, and Timothy L. Wilson; and six daughters, Lillian A. Garner, Carolyn L. Williams, Brenda J. Jones, Lois M. Malone, Frances Y. Strode and Kathy S. Humphrey. (Arrangements: E.S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel) 

DOLORES K. WRIGHT 
Dolores K. Wright, 85, Gladstone, MO, died February 14, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at Northgate Baptist Church; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel. Dolores was married to Earl M. Wright and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on January 15, 2000. Dolores is survived by her husband, Earl; a daughter, Deanna and her husband, Keith Spurgeon; a son, Jack M. Wright and his wife, Carolyn; a sister, Jewel Timmerman; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Rozine Summers Patton; three nieces and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack O'Bryan; stepmother, Oma; and her mother, Anna Pearl Spotts O'Bryan. Dolores worked 25 years for the Missouri Division of Family Services. She was a member of the IJ Chapter of P.E.O. and also a member of Northgate Baptist Church. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119) 

EVERLENER WRIGHT 
Everlener Wright, 78, Kansas City, KS, passed away Friday, February 11, 2000, at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home, Olathe, KS. Cremation. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2000, at Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 703 N. 10th St., Kansas City, KS. (Arrangements: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel) 

JOHN VERNARD YOUNG 
John Vernard Young, 94, departed this life Thursday, February 10, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, at the Brooking Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. -12- noon, at the Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel, 1800 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO. He was born in Kansas City, KS, the youngest of three children. His parents and brother and sister preceded him in death. He received his education in Kansas and Missouri schools. He enjoyed boxing and was also active in politics in the 40's and 50's. He was the owner of the chartered Gay Fad Club located on 22nd Terr. and Vine and a delicatessen at 26th and Woodland. He left Kansas City in the late 60's to reside in Chicago, IL. Returning to Kansas City, MO, in the later years due to declining health. Leaving to mourn, daughter, Loretta Harry, Carona, CA; two sons, LeRoy A. Young and Paris B. Young, Kansas City; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel)

JOSEPH THOMAS ALLIN, JR.
Joseph Thomas Allin, Jr., 76, Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at McGilley State Line Chapel, where a rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Kansas City Hospice. Mr. Allin was born August 11, 1923, in Kansas City, MO, to Joseph T., Sr. and Margaret Allin. He graduated from Central High School in 1941, where he played football. He valiantly and proudly served his country in WWII as a Lt. JG Navy Pilot. Upon returning from the war, Joe married Patricia Ann on August 21, 1948. he retired from Santa Fe Railroad in 1983 as Superintendent of the car department after 32 years of employment. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Joe enjoyed traveling, family vacations to the lake, Chiefs tailgating, and spending time with his family of 12 children, 18 grandchildren, and his wife of 51 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Allin. Survivors include his wife, Pat Allin, of the home; his children, Joe Allin, Susie Biggerstaff, Chuck Allin, Laura Knott and Christy Poe, all of Lee's Summit, MO, Pam Kerr of Leawood, KS, Patti Davey and Matt Allin, of Kansas City, MO, Jeannie Wallis, of Minneapolis, MN, Debbie King, of Overland Park, KS, Gary and Larry Allin, of Raytown, MO; his brothers and sisters, Ann Hart, of Kansas City, MO, Margaret Jakobe, of Leawood, KS, Dorothy Lee, of Cleveland, MO, George Allin, of Wichita, KS, Catherine Wessing and John Allin, of Drexel, MO, James Allin, of Lee's Summit, MO, and Jean Davidson, of Independence, MO; and 18 grandchildren. Joe was a happy, hardworking, dedicated and loving husband, father and grandpa, who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His loving legacy of virtue, diligence and pride will always remain in the hearts of his family. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel, 816-942-6180) 

MERLYN F. ANKRUM 
Merlyn F. Ankrum, 76, Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 20, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Park Lawn Funeral Home. The family suggests contributions to St. Luke's United Methodist Memorial Fund. Mr. Ankrum was born August 18, 1923, in Clarkville, IA. He was a WWII veteran of the Coast Guard, and had worked for Hallmark Cards, Inc. He was a charter member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lela R. Ankrum, of the home; brother, James Ankrum, Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Carol Ankrum, Raytown, MO, and Janice Carroll, Ava, MO; mother-in-law, Zella West, Raymore, MO; two aunts; 12 nieces and nephews; 16 great-nieces and great-nephews; five great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and numerous cousins. (Arr- angements: Park Lawn Funeral Home) 

CECELIA BINAGGIO BATES 
Cecelia Binaggio Bates, 78, Lake Lotawana, MO, passed away January 16, 2000, at Research Medical Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, at Holy Rosary Church; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sebbeto Chapel, where the rosary will be said at 5:30 p.m. Ceil was born in Kansas City, MO, and moved to Lake Lotawana 47 years ago. She was a member of the Community Club of the lake as well as the Missouri Yacht Club. Ceil was a graduate of St. Theresa Academy. She enjoyed working the elections for Jackson County. Ceil was a caring mother, a devoted and loving grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Binaggio, of 11 years; and her husband, Joseph Bates of 20 years; daughter, Anita Marie. Ceil is survived by son, John Binnagio Bates; "sister," Josephine Cello; "niece," Cindy Cordsen; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ceil was an active member of the lake's community and loved the many friends she made there. (Arrange- ments: Sebbeto Funeral Home) 

JOSEPH W. BAUER
Joseph W. Bauer, 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center. A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Guardian Angels Parish or the charity of your choice. Mr. Bauer was born December 11, 1910, in Kansas City, MO. He is survived by daughter, Diana Jo Bauer; grandsons, Geno Poarch, and Joe Poarch and his wife, Shelley, and his beloved dog, Hogan, all of Kansas City, MO. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, (816) 942-2004) 

RAYMOND L. BEACH 
Raymond L. Beach, 79, Leavenworth, KS, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Quisenberry Chapel, Toganoxie, KS; burial in Fall Creek Cemetery, Jarbalo, KS. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the Quisenberry Funeral Home. (Arr- angements: Quisenberry Funeral Home) 

MARGARET FRANCES (STANLEY) BECKER 
Margaret Frances (Stanley) Becker, 68, passed away January 16, 2000. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22, at Lone Jack Cemetery, Lone Jack, MO. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Charter Funerals/Earp & Sons Chapel, 5000 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City, MO. Margaret was born January 22, 1931, in Lone Jack, MO. She lived in Jackson County most of her life. She retired from Montgomery Ward after 36 years. Margaret was a member of Optimist International, Sugar Creek, Optimist International, Blue Ridge, and a member of Eagles Fraternity, Sugar Creek. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Stanley; mother, Sarah Frances Burnett; and sisters, Loretta Gregg and Donna Wright. She is survived by her husband, Michael; sons, Wilbur E. and Jerry C. Porter; daughters, Wilma Pugh and Connie Dungan; stepdaughters, Jean M. Barker and Michelle and Robin Becker; brothers, James A., Raymond, Larry and Ronnie Stanley; sisters, Thelma Robinson, Barbara Priestmeyer, Alice F. Reed and Patricia Booyer; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Arrange- ments: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 

LOIS MAY BRATCHER BECKETT 
Lois May Bratcher Beckett, 90, of Liberty, MO, died Friday, January 14, 2000, at the Ashton Court Care Center. Funeral services were Monday at Church-Archer- Pasley Chapel, Liberty; burial in Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty. Mrs. Beckett was born April 12, 1909, in Diaz, AR, and had lived in Liberty for 65 years. Mrs. Beckett worked in the Food Service Department of the Liberty Public Schools until she retired in 1975. She was preceded in death by her first husband, DeWitt Bratcher; her second husband, Wilbert Beckett; a son, Harold Beckett; and a grandson, Michael McFadden. She is survived by a son, James Bratcher, Liberty; daughter, Dorothy Dye, Raytown; a sister, Ethel Jarvis, Jonesboro; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great- grandchildren. 

DONALD L. BELL 
Donald L. Bell, 84, Rich Hill, MO, died January 16, 2000, at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler, MO. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Sheldon-Booth Funeral Home, Rich Hill; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

JOSEPHINE LEONA BRADLEY 
Josie Bradley, 82, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Edwardsville Convalescent Center, Edwardsville, KS. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Alden- Harrington Chapel, Bonner Springs; with burial in Bonner Springs Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Rehms Park Baptist Church. Mrs. Bradley was born on July 23, 1917, in Kansas City, KS. She was an avid bird watcher and loved gardening and raising flowers. Her family was her proudest accomplishment. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Bradley Meeker in 1979. Survivors include her husband John Bradley, of the home; one son, John W. Bradley, of Orrick, MO; four daughters, Patricia Bradley, of the home; Kathy Benson, of Edwardsville, KS; Margaret Chapman, of Bonner Springs; Gloria Chambers, of Leavenworth, KS; one sister, Julia Bellm, of Linwood, KS; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. (Arrange- ments: Alden- Harrington Funeral Home) 

HENRY CARTER 
Henry Carter, 88, Ottawa, KS, (formerly of Rantoul, KS), passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Ransom Memorial Hospital, Ottawa, KS. Funeral services will held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie, KS; burial in Stanton Cemetery, rural Miami County. He will lie in state from 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lane Masonic Lodge. (Arrangements: Eddy Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie, KS) 

HERMAN W. CAW 
Herman W. Caw, 76, Kansas City, MO, (formerly of St. Joseph, MO), died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at his home. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Heaton-Bowmen- Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel with the Reverend Bill Bridgewater officiating; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO. Friends may call after 12-noon Tuesday, January 18, at the chapel, where the family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. that evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northland Hospice, 3100 NE 83rd Street, Ste. 2300, Kansas City, MO, 64119. (Arrangements: Heaton- Bowman- Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel) 

CHARLES C. "CHICK" CHANDLER 
Charles C. "Chuck" Chandler, 41, Parsons, KS, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at his home. He had been in ill health for several months. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Parsons, KS, with Father Michael Schemn officiating; with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Parsons High School Vikings Scholarship Fund in his mane. He was born December 19, 1958, in Parsons, KS, a son of William F. and Joann K. (Clifford) Chandler. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1977, and was employed as a trainman with the Union Pacific Railroad. He and Victoria Stamps were married June 6, 1992, at the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in Parsons. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Chandler, of the home; two step sons, Jason Hammett, Pittsburg, KS, and Reece Hammett, of the home; his parents, Bill and Joann Chandler, of Parsons, KS; five brothers, Joe Chandler, of Colorado Springs, CO, John Chandler, of Bridgeton, MO, Tom Chandler, of Nixa, MO, Frank Chandler, of Parsons, KS, Donal Chandler, of Parsons, KS; three sisters, Marie Vickery, of Wichita, KS, Rosemary Duling, of Wichita, Rita Dunn, of Muskogee, OK. A sister, Kathleen Bussinger, preceded him in death. (Arrangements: Carson- Wall Funeral Home, Parson, KS) 

CARLA S. COFIELD 
Carla S. Cofield, 20, Kansas City, KS, passed away Saturday January, 15, 2000, at Kansas University Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, at the Crossroads Church, 2500 S. 44th Street, Shawnee, KS; burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church. (Arrangements: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 913-321-0253) 

MARY R. CONLAN 
Mary R. Conlan, 58, Overland Park, died Saturday, January 15, 2000, at her home after a courageous struggle with ovarian cancer. Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208. A reception and time of fellowship will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Village Presbyterian Church Food Pantry or St. Luke's Shawnee Mission Hospice, 3100 Broadway, Suite #300, Kansas City, MO 64111. Mary was born April 21, 1941, in Lyons, Ks., the daughter of Lawrence and Georgia Waggoner Longwell. Mary was an outstanding and dedicated Kansas educator who worked tirelessly in that profession for over 30 years. A longtime member of the local, state, and national Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), she served many years as president of the local chapter and Governor for the Kansas CEC. She touched the lives of literally thousands of students and families across the state and in the Kansas City area before her retirement in 1995 as Director of Special Education for the Shawnee Mission School District. It was typical of her to know the name of every classroom staff member and most of the students in the special education programs. She had the ability to make each one of them feel special, and had both a vision for the future and the ability to guide the department. Her work on behalf of students with special needs will be continued by the many people she inspired. Mary was a faithful member of the Village Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the Christ Care Small Group Ministry. Mary embraced all of life, especially enjoying nature, music, dance, drama, art, camping, fishing, and people with whom to share these things. As wife, sister, aunt, and friend, she gave us the gift of love. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Conlan, Overland Park; two sisters, Martha Lusk and husband, Stephen, Pleasanton, Ca., Jane Randall and husband, Chris, Topeka, Ks.; father- in-law and mother-in-law, Col. Douglas M. and Margaret Conlan, Dallas, Tx.; sister- in-law, Carol Dee Hamilton and her husband, Franklin D., Ft. Myers, Fl.; nieces and nephews, Ryan Randall and Megan Randall, Topeka, Ks., Rhett and Jill Francis, Dallas, Tx., Tammy Green, Aptos, Ca.; and an aunt, Ruth Hassler, Washington, Ks. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel) 

GEORGIA DOLPH 
Georgia Dolph, Kansas City, KS, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at The Manor of Kansas City. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 21, at Holy Cross Catholic Church; burial in Brooking Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, at Sheil Independence Avenue Funeral Home, where the rosary will be said at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church or the Downs Syndrome Guild, 8340 Mission Road, Overland Park, KS, 66206. Georgia was born on July 1, 1909, in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Dolph. She is survived by her son, Michael Dolph of Kodiak, AK; daughter, Mary Raney of Kansas City, KS; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. (Ar- rangements: Sheil Independence Avenue Funeral Home) 

IRIS G. (CROFT) DOUGHERTY 
Iris G. (Croft) Dougherty, 82, Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, January 14, 2000, at Menorah Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Charter Funerals/Earp & Sons Chapel, 4707 Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO; burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Ararat Shrine and Zonta International, Zonta Kansas City Club 1 of Kansas City, MO, P.O. Box 300320, Kansas City, MO 64130. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 

JACK DOWNING 
Jack Downing, 79, Neodesha, KS (formerly of Shawnee, KS) died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at St. Johns Medical Center, Tulsa, OK. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2000, at the Loran Fawcett Funeral Home, Neodesha; burial in Neodesha Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. (Arrangements: Loran Fawcett Funeral Home, Neodesha, KS) 

ROSE ROUNTREE ELLINGTON 
Rose Rountree Ellington, 92, Blue Springs, MO, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 20, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Blue Springs Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may 12 noon until service time on Thursday at the chapel. Rose was born January 31 , 1907, in Springfield, MO, to George and Anna (Dial) Vansant. She was a sales clerk for Sears Roebuck prior to her retirement. She attended First Baptist Church of Blue Springs and was a member of 15th Street Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was a longtime member of the VFW Auxiliary. Rose was preceded in death by her daughter, Gwendolyn Jones, in 1947; her first husband, Esta Rountree, in 1957; and her second husband of 28 years, Carl O. Ellington on September 29, 1999. Rose is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Milton and Olive Rountree, Mountain Home, AR; her stepson and his wife, Carl D. and Shirley Ellington, Farmington, MI; her sisters, Edna M. Meier, Independence, MO, and Thelma Beaman, Boise, ID; a brother, Clarence Perkins, Cudhay, CA; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Blue Springs Chapel, (816) 229-3276) 

AGATHA B. "GAY" FAJEN 
Agatha B. "Gay" Fajen, 86, Ft. Wayne, IN, (formerly of Kansas City, KS), died Sunday, January 16, 2000, in Ft. Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Maple Hill Funeral Home; burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Faith Baptist Church, Ft. Wayne, IN. (Arrangements: Maple Hill Funeral Home) 

HARRISON GIBSON 
Harrison Gibson, 49, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 21, at Linwood United Church, 3151 Olive, Kansas City, MO; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church. (Arrangements: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel, 4316 Troost Ave.) 

JOSEPH L. GRANT 
Joseph L. Grant, 79, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Independence Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 20, at Speaks Midtown Chapel; burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of choice. Mr. Grant was born February 12, 1920, in Humansville, MO, the son of Stanley and Mae Bell Street Grant. He moved to Topeka, KS, with his family, where he graduated from high school. He was an Army veteran of WWII. In 1951, he moved to Independence, MO. Mr. Grant was an executive secretary for The Kansas City Star for 33 years, retiring in 1989. He was an institutional representative for Boy Scout Troop 278 for many years. Mr. Grant was an Elder in the Farview Restoration Branch. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Betty Jo Grant, of the home; a son, David J. Grant, Roseville, MI; two daughters, Deborah Grant, Plano, TX, and Rebecca Hicks, Ottawa, KS; four granddaughters, Heather and Hannah Grant, Amber and Sarah Hicks; and two stepgrandsons, Ryan and Zachary Hicks. (Arrangements: Speaks Midtown Chapel) 

FRANK L. HAMILTON 
Frank L. Hamilton,57, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2000, at his home. Graveside services were held 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 17, in Forest Hill Cemetery with Reverend Ledrue Williams officiating. (Arrange- ments: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

ROSALIE M. HEADLEY 
Rosalie M. Headley, 86, Independence, MO (formerly of Blue Springs, MO), died January 15, 2000, at The Groves. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 21, at Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, IA. Visitation will 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 20, at Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, where a rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John La Lande Catholic Church Building Fund or Rosewood Care Center at The Groves. (Arrangements: Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO (816) 229-2101) 

DIANNE MARIE (SCHWAB) HECKMAN 
Dianne Marie (Schwab) Heckman, 49, passed away January 15, 2000, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Parkville, MO; burial in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dianne's name may be made to Kansas City Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Dianne was born in Kansas City, KS, on December 26, 1950, and had lived in the Kansas City area her entire life. She was preceded in death by her father, John A. Schwab, who passed away in 1988. She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1969, and started working at Commerce Bank. Later she worked for AT&T in the Engineering Department. She worked for Members America Credit Union (now Community America Credit Union) from 1991 until she became ill early in 1999. She married Ted Heckman in 1972, at Holy Family Catholic Church. From that union came two children, Michael and Stephanie. She loved to travel but wasn't able to travel as much as she wanted. Even though she was sick, her last trip, a trip to Hawaii with her husband and best friends she said "was her most favorite trip of all." Her free time was dedicated to helping her family and friends any way she could. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, and a member of the Holy Family Altar Society. She leaves her husband, Ted Heckman, of the home; a son, Michael Jeffrey Heckman, St. Louis, MO; a daughter, Stephanie Marie Heckman, of the home; her mother, Dorothy J. Schwab, Kansas City, MO; her best friend since kindergarten who was as close as a sister, Mary Lou Salamon; and many other friends and relatives. God watched you as you suffered And knew you'd had your share He gently closed your weary eyes And took you in His care God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts Your memory is our keepsake With that we'll never part God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be He put His arm around you And whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you fade away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands now rest God broke our hearts to prove To us He only takes the best. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah Terrace Park, (816) 734-5500) 

DARRELL WAYNE HENRY 
Darrell Wayne Henry, 11, Kansas City, MO, son of Darryl Townsend and Rhonda Henry, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, at Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel; burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel) 

EDDIE V. HERN 
Eddie V. Hern, 69, Belton, MO, passed away January 16, 2000, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at E.K. George & Sons Belton Chapel; burial in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the Belton Chapel. Mr. Hern was born September 16, 1930, in Kansas City, MO. He retired as supervisor for Clay Bailey Mfg. Co. He was a longtime member of Blue Lodge in Drexel, MO. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Kevin Cunningham, in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Betty Hern, of the home; a son, Henry Hern, Harrison, AR; a daughter, Judy Horton, Green Forest, AR; a stepson, Bill Cunningham, Cameron, MO; a stepdaughter, Mary Collins, Kansas City, KS; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: E.K. George & Sons, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO) 

JO A. (HUDELSON) HEROLD 
Jo A. (Hudelson) Herold, 64, Merriam, KS, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 14, 2000. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Osage City Cemetery, Osage City, KS. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or to Kansas City Hospice. (Arr- angements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, (913) 631-5566) 

VIRGINIA G. (SNELSON) HOOVER 
Virginia G. (Snelson) Hoover, 81, Blue Springs, MO, (formerly of Independence, MO), passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital, Blue Springs, MO. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Carson Funeral Home Blue Ridge Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, with the VFW Auxiliary Post 1000, services at 7:30 p.m. and rosary to be said at 8 p.m. at the Carson Funerals Blue Ridge Chapel Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the American Diabetes Association. (Arrangements: Carson Funeral Home, 9100 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO) 

DOROTHY HOSTETTER 
Dorothy Hostetter, 82, Independence, MO, passed away Monday, January 17, 2000, at Blue Springs Care Center. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 20, at Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, MO. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Geo. C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel. 

WILLIAM "BILL" S. HUFF 
William "Bill" S. Huff, 77, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at the VA Medical Center. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Kansas City, MO VA Medical Center. Bill was born November 25, 1922, in Marceline, MO. He was an analyst for Kansas City Power & Light Company, worked for General Electric Company, and was owner and operator of Huff Tax/Bookkeeping Service along with being co-owner and operator of several motels in Missouri and Kansas before retiring in 1999. He was an Army WWII veteran and went to Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, PA, where he was trained in communications. He then spent several years in China as a negotiator with the Truce Team. He is survived by his son, Douglas W. Huff, of the home; his partner and prior wife, Ruth H. Huff, Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Juanita Scott and her husband, Howard, Kansas City, MO, and Joan M. Finney and her husband, Winson, Overland Park, KS. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 

VIOLET D. INNIS 
Violet D. Innis, 67, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Truman Medical Center-West. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 20, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel, 1800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO, with Rev. Willie Varner officiating; burial in Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

PAULINE R. JOHNSON 
Pauline R. Johnson, 86, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, in the presence of her of her loving family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 20, at Charter Funerals/Earp & Sons Chapel, 4707 Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her son, Larry A. Johnson and his wife, Betty; sister-in-law, Bessie Steele; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. (Arrange- ments: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 

GILBERT B. "GIB" KELLEY, M.D. 
Gilbert B. "Gib" Kelley, M.D., 87, Savannah, MO, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at a Savannah health care facility. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the First Baptist Church, Savannah, MO; interment in Savannah Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the Meierhoffer Family Funeral Service, Savannah, MO. The family suggest memorial gifts to First Baptist Church of Savannah, MO, the Dr. Gilbert B. Kelley Scholarship Fund c/o Savannah School District R-III or Boy Scouts of America, Pony Express Council. Gib was a physician practicing for over 50 years in the Andrew County Clinic of Doctors, Kelley, Long, Baker and Villahermosa. Survivors include six sons, David Byron Kelley of High Point, NC, Terrance Gilbert Kelley of Ledgewood, NJ, Timothy McKee Kelly of Savannah, MO, Reverend Patrick Michael Kelley of Lee's Summit, MO, Kevin Noel Kelley of Savannah, MO, and Kim O'Brian Kelley of Camdenton, MO; 18 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. (Arrange- ments: Meierhoffer Family Funeral Service, Savannah, MO) 

JOHN WILLIAM KENNEDY 
John William Kennedy, 70, Higginsville, MO, passed away January 16, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.,m. Thursday, January 20, at the First Baptist Church, Higginsville; burial in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at Wiegers Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund. (Arrangements: Wiegers Funeral Home, Higginsville, MO) 

ELLA P. KIMBALL 
Ella P. Kimball, 73, Independence, MO, died January 16, 2000, at Independence Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at CSKC Assured Care Funerals, I-35 & Lamar; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. prior to the services on Wednesday. Mrs. Kimball was born January 1, 1927, in Kansas City, KS, daughter of James F. Reaves and Norma Eugene Dummit Reaves. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert Kimball; and a son, Paul Kimball and his wife, Ruth. (Arrangements: CSKC Assured Care Funerals, (913) 722-4555) 

GERTRUDE L. KING 
Gertrude L. King, 90, Blue Springs, MO (formerly of Independence, MO), passed away Saturday, January 15, 2000, at her son's residence in Paola, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2000, at St. Mary's Catholic Church; graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Brunswick, MO. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel, where a rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church. Mrs. King was born November 6, 1909, in Newton, KS. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and had worked as a nurse's aid. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur King, in 1974. She is survived by two sons, Michael A. King, Paola, KS, and Stephen N. King, Whiting, IN; one daughter, Phyllis E. Rockers, Blue Springs, MO; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel) 

GEORGINA M. LAMORE 
Georgina M. Lamore, 72, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 17, 2000, at University Towers Medical Pavilion. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 20, at Holy Rosary Church; burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Sebbeto Chapel where the rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Georgina was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO. She was a waitress at the Red Front for many years. Georgina was a caring wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Lamore. Georgina is survived by husband, William E. Lamore; sons and their wives, Robert Hutsell, Jay and Debbie Hutsell, Bill and Rose Ann Lamore, Darrell Lamore; sisters and brothers-in- law, Lucy and Frank Arnone, Tina and Frank Spinello; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Carol DeMartino; sister-in-law, Margaret Meo; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Sebbeto Funeral Home) 

BILLY C. LEE 
Billy C. Lee, 44, Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, January 14, 2000. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 21, at E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel, 4316 Troost, Kansas City, MO; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Friday, January 21, at the chapel. (Arrangements: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel) 

L.H. "PARD" LEWIS 
L.H. "Pard" Lewis, 81, Excelsior Springs, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the First Baptist Church in Lawson, MO; burial in the Lawson Cemetery with full military honors. The family will greet friends from 7- 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jarman Chapel in Lawson. Mr. Lewis was born February 19, 1918, in Lawson, MO, the son of Albert and Maggie Lewis. He was united in married to Carlene Pohl on December 20, 1941. He was a member of Siloam Baptist in Excelsior Springs where he was a deacon. Mr. Lewis served his country in World War II as a Sergeant in the United States Army and received the Purple Heart. He had worked for Evans Oil Co. in Lawson for 17 years, and had been employed as the manager for the Pepsi Cola Bottling Plant in Excelsior Springs where he retired from in 1983. Since that time, he worked part time for the City of Excelsior Springs driving the Omni Bus. He was past director of the Chamber of Commerce in Excelsior Springs, and a member of the Excelsior Springs Optimist Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond Lewis and a sister, Thelma Smith. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carlene Lewis, of the home; five sons, Donald Lewis of Excelsior Springs, MO, Ronald Lewis of Lawson, MO, Larry Lewis of Excelsior Springs, MO, Stephen Lewis and David Lewis, both of Lawson, MO; and a sister, WillEtta Lewis of Kansas City, MO; 12 grandchildren; two step grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren; and five step great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: Jarman Funeral Home, 214 N. Pennsylvania, Lawson, MO, 816-580-3212) 

AGNES L. LOCKE 
Agnes L. Locke, 90, Grandview, MO, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Life Care Center of Grandview. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2000, at Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 12 noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at Muehlebach Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO. Mrs. Locke was born in Jayton, TX. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus H. Locke, in 1991. She is survived by her daughter, Joy R. Gregg, of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home) 

MARION MALINDA MARTIN 
Marion Malinda Martin, 86, of Carrollton, MO, died January 16, 2000, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. He was born June 5, 1913, in Chariton County, MO, the son of William Ruban and Henrietta Baxter Martin. He attended rural school in Chariton County and was a farmer. He was a member of the Rich Hill Baptist Church. On August 30, 1932, he was married to Viola Amanda Martens in Carrollton; she preceded him in death on November 29, 1995. Survivors include four sons, Emil William Martin, Liberty, MO, Marion Donald Martin, Excelsior Springs, MO, Melvin Eugene Martin, Carrollton, and Rodger Wayne Martin, Kansas City, MO; a sister, Fontell Henningsen, Brunswick, MO; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2000, at Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton, with the Reverend Ted Davis officiating; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Carrollton. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Mr. Martin. 

KENNEDY E. McLEOD II 
Ken McLeod, 58, Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, January 14, 2000. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, at New Salem Funeral Home, 24 Hi-way and North Blue Mills Road, Independence, MO, 816-796-8600. Burial will be 1 p.m. in Brooking Cemetery, 10004 East 53rd, Raytown, MO, 64133. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. prior to services at New Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Cancer Action, Inc., 12401 East 43rd, Independence, MO, 64055, or to the charity of your choice. Ken lived in the Kansas City area in his youth and graduated from East High School in 1959. Ken was a musician and played in the bay area of California and Las Vegas, NV, before returning to the Kansas City area in 1986 where he was involved in security work. Ken was a member of the Leeds Baptist Church. Ken is survived by his daughter, Kendra Watson and granddaughter, Summer, both of Las Vegas, NV; his mother Marguerite McLeod, of Kansas City, MO; a brother and family, Bill and Donna McLeod, Kelly Lee McLeod, all of Overland Park, KS; William C. and Angela McLeod and Will and Megan, all of North Kansas City, MO. (Arrangements: New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO) 

BETTY J. MEYER 
Betty J. Meyer, 74, Overland Park, KS, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at her home. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Private family services and burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 6701 W. 64th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS, 66202. Betty was born April 10, 1925, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Catherine and Claude Hill. Betty was a 1942 graduate of Redemptorist High School and attended St. Theresa's College. She was employed by the Farmer's Insurance Company for 10 years. Betty leaves behind her husband of 49 years, H. Chris Meyer; daughter, Elaine and her husband, Dennis Kellerman, Overland Park, KS; two grandchildren, Devin and Nora Kellerman; brother, Dr. John J. Hill and his wife, Lelia, Lee's Summit, MO; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Richard Meyer and his wife, Wanda, Prairie Village, KS. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf) 

MARVIN MOYER 
Marvin Moyer, 79, south Kansas City, MO, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Trinity Lutheran Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Rd.; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call 12 noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Mr. Moyer was born November 4, 1920, in Carthage, MO. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the Sixth Armored Division. After his discharge he moved to Kansas City, MO, returning to A&P where he worked for 15 years. He worked for Kraft Foods for 15 years, Isis Foods for 13 years, and retired from Sysco Foods. After retirement Marvin was active in the Sixth Armored activities and annual reunions. Marvin was a member of the Masonic Lodge #197, Carthage, MO, Chapter and Council, K.C. Commandery #10, Eastern Star, Westport Chapter #345, and Ararat Temple. He received his 50-year pin in all orders. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Maurine and George Reed. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Audrie; daughter and son-in- law, Denise and Bob Staker, Hernando, FL; son, Marc, Arlington, TX; aunt, Mildred Williams, Florida; and cousins, nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, (816) 942- 2004) 

HAZEL MARIE PAUL 
Hazel Marie Paul, 89, Belton, MO, a lifelong resident of Raymore and Belton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2000. at Research Belton Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 20, at E.K. George & Sons Belton Chapel; burial in Raymore Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Belton Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2007 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108. Mrs. Paul was born September 16, 1910, in Raymore, MO. She was a member of Belton United Methodist Church. She graduated from Raymore High School in 1929. She married Hugh T. Paul on August 28, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh T. Paul on January 27, 1988; two daughters, Elaine Paul and Carol Ann Boone; a brother, Ray Shipley; and a sister, Fern Paul. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Hoye, Belton, MO; a sister, Wilma Lash, Lathrop, MO; a brother, Willard Shipley, Smithville, MO; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: E.K. George & Sons, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64030) 

JOHN C. PETERSON 
John "Pete" Clair Peterson, 81, Osawatomie, KS, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Great Plains Rehabilitation Center, Gardner, KS. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie; burial in the Osawatomie Cemetery. He will lie in state after 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the funeral home, where visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Olathe Hospice or the Humane Society. (Arrangements: Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie, KS) 

RICHARD M. PHOENIX, SR. 
Richard M. Phoenix, Sr., 80, St. Joseph, MO, died Monday, January 17, 2000, at a St. Joseph, MO, hospital. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Heaton- Bowman- Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel; with the Reverend Jim Stuck officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the chapel, with the family to receive friends from 7- 8:30 p.m. that evening. (Arrangements: Heaton- Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, MO) 

BETTY L. PITTMAN 
Betty L. Pittman, 68, Ava, MO, died Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Hillcrest Specialty Hospital, Tulsa, OK. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at D.W. Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, at D.W. Newcomer's White Chapel, Gladstone, MO. Mrs. Pittman was born in Nashville, TN, and worked as a Realtor. She was a member of American Business Women's Association, and Missouri Reality Association. She was preceded in death by husband, Edwin and daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Muzingo. Survivors include her mother, Margaret J. Potts, Ava, MO; two daughters, Celeste Schmidt, Parkville, MO, and Estelle L. Keele, Sarasota, FL; a brother, John Potts, Sr., Ava. MO; and sister, Delores Barnum, North Port, FL; friend, Lonnie Denney, Ponca City, OK; seven grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO, 64119 

MARGARET E. RANSONE 
Margaret E. Ransone, 89, Fairfax, VA, died January 2, 2000. Memorial services were held on Saturday, January 22, at Corinth Cemetery, Prairie Village, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Hospice of Northern Virginia, P.O. Box 1576, Merrifield, VA 22116-1576. She was the beloved wife of D.C. Ransone, who preceded her in death in 1974. She was the mother of Dee Ann Schmidt and Dennis Ransone. She is also survived by three sisters, Clela Stewart, Jerry LeQuire and Charlene Skypeck; six grandchildren, Ellie Schmidt, Rick Schmidt, Bridget Shepard, Jessica Ransone, Marisa Ransone and Jared Ransone; and two great-grandchildren, Ricky Schmidt and Jessica Schmidt. (Arrange- ments: Everly Funeral Home, Fairfax, VA) 

ERIC M. REYNOLDS 
Mr. Eric M. Reynolds, 48, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Vencor Hospital of Kansas City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, at the Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel, Kansas City, MO; burial in Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

BROOKS CRAIG RICKARD, SR. 
Brooks Craig Rickard, Sr., 83, Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9100 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS; burial in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at McGilley and Hoge Funeral Chapel, The family requests memorial contributions to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Mr. Rickard was one of 12 children born to Charles and Mima Jane Rickard. He was born near Zenda, KS, and attended public school in Medicine Lodge, KS, and received a degree in psychology from Fort Hays State College. He was a member of the Kansas Academy of Science and Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He owned a Singer sewing machine shop in Rock Springs, WY. He then entered the United States Army teaching psychology to the troops at the University of Hawaii. In 1946 he began working for Northwestern National Life where he built their 2nd largest agency in the State of Wisconsin. He was president of the Wisconsin General Agents and Manager's Association. In 1967 he moved the family to Kansas City and became the general manager of the Kansas City agency. He served on the board of directors of the City Union Mission for 25 years, and on the membership committee of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Blue Lodge, Consistery, and Abdallah Shrine Temple, Boy Scout leader, and Scoutmaster. Active in his church all of his adult life, he taught Sunday school and was superintendent of Church school. Synod responsibilities included Delegate Chair and special projects for the church. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection since 1967. He had many interests, writing, painting, leatherwork, assemblages, teaching, traveling and was a family historian. He co-authored a book on Rickards which is in the Johnson County and Sedgwick County libraries. He married Bessie Margaret Crum in 1939, who passed away in 1976. In 1984, he married Mary Louise Lunceford. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lunceford Rickard, of the home; sons, B. Craig II, Olathe, KS, and Robert Alan, Denver, CO; daughters, Jeanne Garrison, Olathe, KS, Nancy Jo Rickard, Denver, CO, Jan McConnell, Overland Park, KS, and Sue Kilgore, Lenexa, KS; two step-children, James Lunceford, Hilton Head Island, SC, and Edith Lorenz, Overland Park, KS; He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grand- children; brothers, L.O. "Sam" Rickard, Medicine Lodge, KS, F.D. Rickard, Fort Collins, CO, Dorcil "Andy" Rickard, Los Alamos, NM, and L.H. "Dub" Rickard, Medicine Lodge, KS. (Arrangements: McGilley and Hoge Funeral Chapel) 

ANNIE L. RODGERS 
Annie L. Rodgers, 68, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 22, at Paseo Baptist Church, 2501 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO, with Dr. Charles Briscoe officiating; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, January 21, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel, 1800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

FRANK KNOX ROGERS 
Frank Knox Rogers, 82, Lenexa, KS, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2000, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Lenexa United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Road, P.O. Box 950, Westport, CT 06881. Mr. Rogers was born July 2, 1917, in Rathwell, Manitoba, Canada, to Clifford and Ethel (Hanson) Rogers. He had a 40- year career as a chemical engineer in the Research and Development Department at Gulf Oil Chemicals Company and predecessor companies. His education included a bachelor of science degree from the University of Manitoba and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He is survived by his wife, Pamela (Newcombe) Rogers; his children, Lynn Simpson, Estelle Walling, Timothy Rogers and Angela Byrne; and eight grandchildren. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. (913) 888- 6611) 

FRANCES D. SANTOS 
Frances D. Santos, 85, Kansas City, MO, daughter of the late Antonio and Emilia Fernandez Santos, who were of New Bedford, MA, died Saturday, January 15, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call 12 noon- 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Rd. Frances went to the Silvian & Howland School in New Bedford and worked as a sewing machine operator in the Monarch Wash Suit Co. She was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII enlisting on August 9, 1943, in Boston, MA. She served with the Signal Corps of the Ninth Air Force Service Command in England, France, Luxembourg, and Germany as a telephone operator and also worked in the Intelligence Office. She received the Good Conduct Medal, WAAC Service Ribbon and the European Theatre Ribbon with two Bronze Stars. She was honorably discharged on October 21, 1945. She retired from the Ethyl Development Corp. in Kansas City. She was preceded in death by Raoul Santos, Antonio Santos and Mary Santos Arrura. She is survived by two sisters, Aurora Ferreira, New Bedford, MA, Lydia Pimentel, Gulfport, FL; and brother, Daniel Santos, New Bedford, MA. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, (816) 921-5555) 

ANDREW T. SAPPENFIELD 
Andrew Toll Sappenfield, 97, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, January 17, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, 15th & Main, with the Rev. Thomas Sharp and the Rev. Paul Bazelgett officiating; burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Friends may call 8:30- 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, prior to the service. Mr. Sappenfield was born Mary 22, 1902, in Kansas City, KS, and moved to Blue Springs in 1932. He was the owner/operator of a filling station and garage on Main Street, and also owned and operated the Blue Springs Creamery and Blue Springs Ice Company. He worked for 32 years as the Chief engineer at Adam's Dairy in Blue Springs. He was a member and Deacon and Former Trustee of the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Andrew was also an avid fisherman. Andrew was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Brooks Sappenfield, six brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James Kent and Ginger Sappenfield, Blue Springs, MO; one daughter and son- in-law, Roma Lee and Bill Mullenioux, Lexington, MO; one sister, Ruby Weakley, Kansas City, KS; five grandchildren, Mark, Michael, and Marsha Mullenioux and Amanda and Tiffany Sappenfield; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. "Dad has looked forward to this journey for a long time -- Bon Voyage! Catch a big one!" (Arrangements: Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO, (816) 229-2101) 

ANNA IRENE "MICKEY" SHINKLE 
Anna Irene "Mickey" Shinkle, 78, Mound City, KS, passed away January 15, 2000. Cremation memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 22, at the Coffel-Schneider-Fairchild Chapel, Mound City, KS; inurnment will be in the Woodland Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Mound City Library. Mickey was born March 21, 1921, in Plainsville, KS, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Mallery McConigly. She married William C. Shinkle September 8, 1944, in Lawrence, KS. She graduated from Kansas University Under Graduate School and received her Doctorate from Kansas University Medical School. She earned her law degree from Drake University in Des Moines, IA. She was a member of the Kansas and Iowa Bar Association, and was a member of the Law Review at Drake University, the American Legion Auxiliary, PEO of Des Moines, the Delta Gamma Sorority. She President of the Mound City Library, and a member of the Mound City Township Cemetery Board. Anna was a member of the St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Des Moines. She practiced Law in Fort Scott for a short time during part of 1969-1970. She then returned to Des Moines and practiced in her own firm of Shinkle and Shinkle, with her son. Mickey was preceded in death by five brothers. Survivors include her husband, Dr. William Shinkle, of the home; two sons, William Michael Shinkle, of Davenport, IA, and David Chapman Shinkle of West Des Moines, IA; one daughter, Margaret Jane Goodison, of Mound City, KS; five grand children; and two great- grand children. (Arr- angements: Coffel- Schneider- Fairchild Funeral Homes, Mound City, KS) 

REX H. SPAUR
Rex H. Spaur, 75, Knoxville, IA, (formerly of Kansas City), passed away Saturday, January 15, 2000, of cancer at the Knoxville Area Community Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at the Assembly of God Church in Knoxville, IA; burial in Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. Friends may call 9 a.m. Monday and the family will be present from 6-8 p.m. that evening, at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Central Iowa or the Assembly of God Church. (Arr- angements: Bybee & Davis Funeral Home, 301 N. Second Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138) 

HOLLIE NEAL STOKES 
Hollie Neal Stokes, 71, Kansas City, KS, passed away January 9, 2000, at Bethany Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel, 2065 N. 5th St., Kansas City, KS; burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be 12 noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. (Arrange- ments: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel, Kansas City, KS) 

SHIRLEY M. SWISHER 
Shirley M. Swisher, 73, Overland Park, KS, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Bethany Medical Center. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, January 20, at Park Lawn Funeral Home. (Arrange- ments: Park Lawn Funeral Home) 

JOHN TAUSEN 
John Tausen, 90, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2000, at St. Thomas More Church; interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, or St. Joseph Health Center Foundation. Mr. Tausen was born in Verau, Germany. He was the owner of Tausen Dairy Farm. He was a member of St. Thomas More Church and the Friendship Club for Seniors. Survivors include his wife, Mary K. Tausen, of the home, and nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Muehlbach Funeral Home) 

PAULA NOVAK THOBURN 
Paula N. Thoburn, 71, passed away at 9:21 a.m. January 15, 2000, at Menorah Medical Center with her son and two close friends at her bedside. She was born in Chicago, IL, on April 1, 1929, to Genevieve and Bruno Nowakowski and the family moved to St. Louis. Paula attended the University of Missouri and received a B.S. in Education in 1950. While at MU, she met Charles K. Dorman and they were married in August of 1950 and lived in Prairie Village. Paula was a teacher at Longfellow Elementary School for 10 years. Son Richard Scott Dorman was born on August 9, 1962. Paula married James Thoburn in June of 1988. Paula was very committed in the Kansas City Community. She was a member of the Johnson County Young Matrons, established the Zoo docent program with seven others at the Kansas City Zoo, was co-chair of the Ballet Ball, co-chair of the 50th celebration of the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, where she had been a docent for over 20 years. She served as president of the Kansas City Chi Omega Sorority Alumni Association, served on the Kansas City Ballet board, was a volunteer at the Second Fiddle thrift shop to benefit the Kansas City Symphony. The last few years she served on the Steering Committee for the Ribbon of Hope, a major fund-raising event for the AIDS Council of Kansas City. She, with her son Scott, served on the board of Foundation of Hope, the fund-raising arm for Hope Care Center, a skilled nursing center for men and women with HIV/AIDS. Paula was an avid bridge player and played in several clubs. She had been a longtime member of the Brookridge Country Club and played golf regularly. She enjoyed singing with Sweet Adeline's and the Leawood Singers. She was a floral designer and had worked part-time at Ranchview Floral and Tobler's Flowers during the holiday rush. She enjoyed annual summer vacations to Aspen and Snowmass Village, CO, a tradition that her mother started in 1969. Paula loved to travel. Her most recent trip was to China and she really enjoyed that trip. She is survived by her husband, James T. Thoburn, of the home; her son, R. Scott Dorman, Kansas City, MO; her sister and husband, Dr. Charles and Lucia Jenney of Durango, CO; her niece, Michelle and Dan Jordan and their sons, Graham and Evan of Evanston, IL, Linda and Gary Vance and their son, Charles, of Rapid City, SD; nephew, Charles and Melanie Jenney and daughters, Zora and Anna of Wichita, KS; stepsons, James and Gloria Thoburn and grandchildren, Amy and Kenny of Tacoma, WA, and John and Suzanne Thoburn and grandchildren Luke and Laura of Woodinville, OR; stepbrother, Chuck Hail and his companion, Charlene Fowler of Kansas City, MO, and many dear friends. Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Paula's name to either Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care, 340 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66103, or Hope Care Center, 115 E. 83rd St., Kansas City, MO 64114. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel) 

CECIL EUGENE THOMASON 
Cecil Eugene Thomason, 74, Greenwood, MO, passed away January 16, 2000, at Lee's Summit Hospital, Lee's Summit, MO. Cremation. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, where a Military Service will begin at 8 p.m. The family requests that donations be made to Lee's Summit Dialysis Center in his name. Cecil was born March 18, 1925, in Norris, MO. He moved to Chilhowee, MO, as a teen. In 1944, Cecil answered the call to arms and joined the U.S. Navy. He was a Third Class Sonar Man on the U.S.S. Scuffle until 1946. He returned to Chilhowee and worked in the family- owned mercantile as well as working on his mother's farm. Cecil moved to Greenwood in 1966, where he worked at AT&T, and retired from there in 1986. He spent his retirement camping, fishing, and traveling with friends. Cecil was preceded in death by his mother, Fern, father, Willie, sister, Lucille Baer, grandson, Michael Rice, and an infant son. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Marjorie Thomason of Greenwood; sister, Mildred Sexton of Gridley, CA; brother, Wayne Thomason of Chilhowee, MO; son, Tommy Thomason of Kenner, LA; daughter, Charlotte Pulse of Greenwood; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cecil was a world-class character and all will miss his incredible sense of humor and contagious laughter. (Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO) 

HENRY "EDDIE" TRIMBLE 
Henry "Eddie" Trimble, 84, Sparta, TN (formerly of Raytown, MO), died December 16, 1999, at NHC Health Care of Sparta. Services were held on December 18, 1999, at the Thurman Funeral Home, Sparta; burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, Sparta. He was a WWII veteran. He was a retired Chicago Northwestern Railroad conductor. He was a member of Swope Park Lodge, Country Club O.E.S., and was past president of the Cookeville, TN Camera Club. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Don and Coleen Trimble, Rancho Santa Fe, CA; and two grandchildren, Kris and Blake Trimble. 

CARRIE TRUMBLE 
1927----2000 
Carrie Beagle Trumble, 72, Atchison, KS, passed away Friday, January 14, 2000, in Branson, MO. Funeral services will be 12- noon Wednesday, January 19, at the Arensberg Pruett Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Platte City Cemetery, Platte City, MO. Family will receive friends for one hour preceding the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carrie Trumble Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home at 208 N. 5th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002. Carrie is survived by one son, Art Trumble, Branson, MO; three daughters, Sharon Rae Overfield, Leavenworth, KS, Dee Trumble, Kansas City, MO, and Glenda (Sue Bee) Hundley, Branson, MO; six grandchildren; six great-grand- children; and her faithful companion, her dog, Midnight. (Arrangements: Arensberg- Pruett Funeral Home) 

JACK ELAM TUSHER 
OCT. 1, 1928 - JAN. 14, 2000 
Jack Elam Tusher, 71, Overland Park, KS, passed away January 14, 2000, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2000, at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, 10507 Holmes, Kansas City, MO; burial in Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, January 19, 2000, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jack Tusher Memorial Fund, c/o First National Bank of Kansas, 8800 W. 135th, Overland Park, KS 66221. Mr. Tusher was born in Lawrence, KS. Mr. Tusher was a graduate of the University of Kansas, where he received a master's degree. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and received its Man of the Year Award in 1984. He was also a member of the University Club. Jack was employed by the H.D. Lee Co., the National Belles Hess Life Ins. Co., Waddell & Reed and the Sealright Co. He was a charter member of the Kansas City Direct Mail Club and president of the National Direct Mail Assn. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean war, serving as an intelligence officer and was stationed in London, England. He continued his service with the Mo. Air Nat'l Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman F. and Edith Tusher and his stepmother, Esther H. Tusher. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Jornayvaz Tusher, daughters, Marcie Tusher and Jennifer Tusher, aunt, Dorothy Tusher, Leavenworth, KS, brothers, Richard Tusher, Wichita, KS, and Donald Tusher, Gadsten, AL, and their families. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 816-942-2004) 

FRANK A. TYLER 
Mr. Frank A. Tyler, 93, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 2455 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO, with Rev. John L. Brooks officiating; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, at the church. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 

HARDIN FRANCIS WATSON 
Hardin Francis Watson, 100, Leawood, KS, lived into his third century before peacefully succumbing to pneumonia on Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Shawnee Mission Hospital in Merriam, KS. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, at the Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9345 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS; burial at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO, where the Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to Cure of Ars Church. Hardin was predeceased last March 14 by his beloved wife of 73 years, Emma Bridget (Bessenbacher) Watson. The two had been inseparable throughout their long and loving marriage and he missed her terribly. He is survived by their two children, Mary Catherine (Watson) Huppe, of Roeland Park, KS, and Robert James Watson of Overland Park, KS, and his wife, Caroline; by five grandsons, Joseph A. Huppe III, Mark T. Huppe, Gary S. Huppe, Christopher A. Huppe, and Douglas M. Huppe, all of Johnson County, KS; and by sixteen great- grandchildren. He was born the last of five children to Frank Watson and Mary (Kramer) Watson on December 14, 1899, in Marshall, MO. The family moved to Kansas City soon thereafter. He attended St. Joseph's Grade School, then near 15th & Lydia, and one year at Manual Training High School before entering the work force as the sole supporter of his widowed mother. He and Emma were married at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 26th & Madison on Kansas City's West Side on June 17, 1925. The couple lived and raised a family at 29th & Michigan in the heart of Kansas City. They were involved parishioners at St. Vincent's Catholic Church at 31st & Flora until 1954, when they built and moved to their Leawood home. Thereafter, they were members of St. Ann's Catholic Church and then Cure of Ars Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by all of his brothers and sisters and their spouses and by his devoted son-in-law, Joseph A. Huppe Jr. In his younger days, he was one of Kansas City's finest Irish tenors. He sang at innumerable weddings and funerals around the city and was a member of the choir at both St. Vincent's and Visitation Catholic Churches. He also sang in several barbershop quartets and was a longtime practicing member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). He was an insatiable bridge player to the end. He spent his entire professional career working in Kansas City's transportation industry, having been employed by several railroads and the Federal Barge Line before becoming Transportation Director of Farmland Industries, from which he retired in 1965. He was an avid genealogist of the Watson family history, with a vast storehouse of memories from early Kansas City. He vividly recalled being in the crowd as a teenager, at the original dedication of the Union Station on October 30, 1914. He was a sweet and gentle man who attained his great age with a life devoted to his wife and children. Like his deceased wife, Emma, he is irreplaceable. Requiescat in pace. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel, 816-942- 6180) 

JOHN R. WEDDLE 
John R. Weddle, 58, Bonesteel, SD, (formerly of Kansas City), passed away Monday, January 10, 2000. A funeral mass was held January 13, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Bonesteel. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the church at P.O. Box 376, Bonesteel, SD, 57317, in memory of John R. Weddle. John served 27 years on the Kansas City, MO, Police Department, retiring at the rank of Captain. He is survived by his wife, Sue; son, Allen and granddaughter, Jennifer of Chesapeake, VA; son, Rodney and grandson, John Bronson of Maui, HI; mother, Ada of Raytown, MO; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Bill Krawczyk of Independence, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

CLARENCE A. WIER 
Clarence A. Wier, 82, La Cygne, KS, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Country Haven Nursing Center, Paola. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, at La Cygne Christian Church, with the Rev. Tim Pohlman and the Rev. Howard Curry officiating; interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. La Cygne. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mangold Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. (Arrangements: Mangold Funeral Home, La Cygne, KS)

LEILAH LORENE ALLEN 
Leilah Lorene Allen, 82, Liberty, MO, (formerly of Kearney and Kirksville, MO), died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Independence Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Fohn Funeral Home, Kirksville, MO. Friends may call 12 noon- 2 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. Cremation with burial will be at a later date in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 8076, Prairie Village, KS, 66208-0076, or Odyssey Hospice, 9229 Ward Parkway, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO, 64114. (Arrangements: Fry Funeral Home, Kearney, MO) 
 

HELEN K. ARNOLD 
Helen K. Arnold, 82, of Butler, MO, passed away April 9, 2000, at the Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Home. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Butler Public Library in her memory. Survivors include her sons, Dr. Kirk Arnold and wife, Linda, of Overland Park, KS, and Tom Wesley Arnold III and wife, Barbara, of Ojai, CA; her sister, Mariam Kircher of Miami Shores, FL; her five grandchildren, Jessica Foster and husband, Sam, of Merriam, KS, Jacob Arnold and Abby Arnold, both of Overland Park, KS, Alyssa Arnold of San Francisco, CA, and Jenni Guillory and husband, Jason, of Portland, OR; and her two great- grandchildren, Jackson Foster and Sophie Guillory. (Arrangements: Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Home) 
 

CLARENCE E. BARNHILL 
Clarence E. Barnhill, 83, of Sedalia, MO, died on April 12, 2000, at Veterans Hospital, Kansas City, MO. There will be private family services. (Arrangements: Kansas City Funeral Directors) 
 

ROY S. BENNETT JR. 
Roy S. Bennett Jr., 70, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, at the Shawnee United Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. Family will receive friends at a celebration of life from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Lake Quivira Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Professor O.F. Grubbs Scholarship Foundation, 11125 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS, 66203. Roy was born on October 14, 1929, in Falls City, NE, to Roy S. Bennett and Dorothy (Kipp) Bennett, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Parsons High School where he lettered in debate and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He obtained his B.S. degree from Pittsburg State University in 1951 and was a dedicated member of the Epilson Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Kansas in 1954, where he became a member of the Phi Delta Phi professional fraternity. Roy entered the private practice of law in Oswego, KS, where was also the assistant Labette County attorney for 2 1/2 years and the president of the Labette County Bar Association. He then returned to serve his fraternity as a field secretary for Sigma Tau Gamma for two years, and his college as Alumni Director for Pittsburg State University for one year. His service to his fraternity and the university continued throughout his life. Since 1957 he had been a member of the house corporation board of the Epilson chapter, having served as its president, and for the last 15 years as its secretary. In 1968 he incorporated the Professor O.F. Grubbs Foundation and has since been a director and the secretary-treasurer of that foundation. In 1983 he was designated a Wilson C. Morris Fellow of the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation. He also received recognition for his outstanding service to both his fraternity and his alma mater as the 1972 recipient of the Winebrenner Award for the extraordinary service to Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity and as the 1999 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from Pittsburg State University. After working for the fraternity and university, Roy relocated to the Johnson County area initially as corporate attorney and treasurer of Commerce Savings and Loan Association and later as in-house counsel for Investors Title Co. He subsequently became an Incorporator of Security Title Company Inc. He re-entered the private practice of law in Shawnee, KS, in 1972. He was the attorney who handled the incorporation of the City of Lake Qivira in 1972 and had served as its city attorney since that date. He also had acted as the attorney for the incorporation of the City of Linn Valley, KS. He held the positions of General Council and Director of Shawnee State Bank. He also served as an Advisory Director and General Counsel for Argentine Federal Savings. He was a Fellow of the Johnson County Bar Association Foundation and was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. His service to his community included being a past president of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce and the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club and a past member of the advisory board of the Adult Rehabilitation Center of the Salvation Army. Roy is survived by his wife, Karon Bennett of Lake Quivira; four children, Dorothy Hiatt, Laura Brown, Kevin Bennett, and Leslie Wolfe; and 12 grandchildren. (Arrange- ments: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, (913) 631-5566) 
 

DR. ROBERT F. "BOB" BROWN 
Dr. Robert F. "Bob" Brown, 52, Lawrence, KS, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at his home. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2000, at Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence; private inurnment in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence. The family suggests memorials to the Robert Brown Memorial in care of the mortuary. Dr. Brown was a longtime orthodontist and had established his practice in Lawrence 25 years ago, as well as maintaining an office in his hometown of Brookfield, MO. The son of Frank H. and Doris Peterson Brown, he was born November 30, 1947, in Brookfield. He was a 1969 graduate of the University of Nebraska. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and its Cornhusker Marching Band. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1973, where he was a member of Xi Psi Phi dental fraternity. He spent two years at UMKC, where he completed his orthodontics degree in 1975. He was a past member of the Noon Rotary Club, a member of the International Foundation of Orthodontic Research, where he was recently elected as a board member and editor of the newsletter. He was a member of the Southwestern Society of Orthodontics, the American Association of Orthodontists, and Plymouth Congregational Church. He was also a former board member and co- president of Friends of Music and had supported various other philanthropic and educational organizations in Lawrence. The Raintree Montessori Children's House of Lawrence's Annual Run is being run in memory of Dr. Brown on Saturday, April 15. He married Jennifer Williams on June 13, 1970, in Laclede, MO. She survives of the home. Also surviving are two daughters, Tiffany and Ashley Brown, Lawrence; one son, Kyle, Lawrence; his father, Frank H. of Lawrence (formerly of Brookfield, MO); one brother, Don E. Brown, Houston, TX; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Edward E. "Naomi" Williams, Lawrence, KS (formerly of Laclede, MO). Loving husband, father, and friend. 
 

JOHN M. "JACK" BURKE 
John M. "Jack" Burke, 75, of Overland Park, KS, died April 10, 2000, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa. Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, at Christ The King Catholic Church. Cremation. A visitation will follow the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association and/or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Burke was born September 4, 1924, in Kansas City, MO. He was a member of Pipefitters Local #533. He was a master Bridge player and loved to fish. Survivors include daughters, Cynthia Simpson, Overland Park, KS, Jennifer Gratto, Kansas City, MO, Lucy Coffey, Atlanta, GA; sisters, Virginia Wasson, Jean Maupin, Kathy Drummond, all of Kansas City, MO; and six grandchildren. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Chapel, (913) 642-3565) 
 

TERRENCE JOHN BUSH 
Terrence John Bush, 43, Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at his residence. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3637 Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO. Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Mr. Bush was born October 2, 1956, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was a pharmacist at Lee's Summit Hospital. He graduated from Del City High School in 1973, and Southwestern School of Pharmacy in Weatherford, OK, in 1977. He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church, and Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was a musician and played in several bands. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Oren D. & Agnes J. Bush, Del City, OK; brothers, Michael G. Bush, Pueblo, CO, and Patrick H. & his wife, Kathryn Bush, New Caney, TX; nephews, Christopher & his wife, Kristy Bush, Clifton, CO, Nicholas A. Bush, Murfreesboro, TN, Thaddius J. Bush, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, VA; and nieces, Kristin M., Kaitlyn M. Kortney M. Bush, all of New Caney, TX, and Virginia G. & her husband, Ryan Stowe & son Austin, Murfreesboro, TN. "T" lived a full and good life, never forgot a birthday, anniversary, a special occasion, and he will never be forgotten, either. He was a very loving and giving person and had many, many friends. (Arrangements: Webb- Freer Funeral Home) 
 

SAMUEL J. CRAIG 
Samuel J. Craig, 72, of Independence, MO, died on April 11, 2000, at Independence Regional Medical Center. There will be private family service held on Friday, April 15, at Mr. Craig's residence. (Arrangements: Kansas City Funeral Directors) 
 

LA TANYA R. CUBIT 
La Tanya R. Cubit, 24, of Kansas City, KS, passed away April 10, 2000, at Menorah Medical Center. Funeral services will be 12 noon Monday, April 17, at Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 703 N. 10th St., Kansas City, KS; burial in Westlawn Cemetery. Friends may call 10 a.m.-12 noon Monday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel) 
 

ROBERT L. CUMLEY 
Robert L. Cumley, 70, Prairie Village, KS, passed away Monday, April 10, 2000, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Village Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice or the American Cancer Society. (Arrangements: the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, (913) 631-5566) 
 

ALLEN A. DOAK 
Allen A. Doak, 91, Osborn, MO, passed away April 10, 2000, in Cameron, MO. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron; burial in the Osborn Evergreen Cemetery, Osborn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen A. Doak Scholarship Fund at the Osborn High School. Allen was a lifelong resident of the Keystone community of Osborn, MO, where he farmed. He was a graduate of Osborn High School and Northwest Missouri State University. He served in the Navy during WWII and was discharged as a Lt. Commander. Allen was a school administrator, math teacher and a basketball coach for a total of 38 years at Turney, Lawson, Osborn and Cameron before his retirement in 1975. He then served as Clinton County 2nd District Commissioner for 12 years. Allen also served on the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments for several years. He was a member and a deacon of the Smith Fork Baptist Church, a charter member of the Bee Hive Lodge #393 A.F.&A.M. in Lawson, a 50-year member and finance officer of the American Legion Post #169, Osborn, a member of the Missouri Retired Teacher's Association and a former member of the Lawson and Cameron Rotary Clubs. He married Helen Schlorff on August 11, 1950, who survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, Greg, Kansas City North, MO; and a daughter, Cheryl Clark and her husband, Steve, Smithville, MO; and a stepgrandson, Rodney Clark. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, William and Grace; a sister, Ruby Dietzschold; two brothers, Forrest and Lloyd; a nephew; and a niece, Bill and Beverly Dietzschold; and a stepgrandson, Ryan Clark. (Arr- angements: Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO) 
 

CATHERINE E. DOBSON 
Catherine E. Dobson, 96, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2000, at Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Speaks Midtown Chapel in Independence; burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the L. A. International Church Dream Center. Mrs. Dobson was born May 30, 1903, in Saranac Lake, NY. She grew up in Saranac Lake. In 1920, she moved to Independence, MO. She was co-owner of Dobson Realty with her late husband, Joseph. She was Director and Treasurer of the Eastern Jackson County Board of Realtors. She was past vice-president of Women's Council of the Missouri Real Estate Association. She was in Who's Who of American Business Women. She was instrumental in organizing the first Lioness Club in Independence. She was past president of Columbian School P.T.A. She was a member of the Order of Easter Star #327, Independence. She was past president of "The Social Order of the Beauceant", #150, Independence. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and attended the College Park Congregation. Mrs. Dobson was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dobson, in 1970, and two sons, Robert Holman and Ronald Dobson. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gloria J. and Wm. B. Potter, Independence, MO; one granddaughter, Angela J. Freeman, Lebanon, MO; three grandsons, Robert Gary Holman, Independence, MO, W. Joe Potter, Fulton, MO, and Michael Todd Potter, New York City, NY; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Speaks Midtown Chapel) 
 

CARROLL E. DOLL 
Carroll E. Doll, 75, Independence, MO, passed away April 10, 2000, at Research Medical Center. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2000, at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Ridgewood RLDS Church. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Sheil Colonial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Kidney Foundation. Carroll was born June 10, 1924, at Amorita, OK, the son of Roy and Elpha Doll. Carroll grew up with his three brothers on the family farm near the Oklahoma and Kansas border. Carroll served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He held positions with the Veterans Administration throughout the Midwest for 33 years, retiring in 1980 as chief medical administrator at the Kansas City V.A. Hospital. Carroll was a recipient of a kidney transplant in 1974 and was active at the Kansas City Kidney Foundation. He was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Marie. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marilyn E. (Cummings) Doll; his four sons, John & wife Anna Doll, David Doll, James & wife Aimee' Doll, Paul & wife Cheryl Doll; two brothers, Duane Doll and Vernon Doll; and six grandchildren. (Arrangements: Sheil Colonial Chapel) 
 

CATHERINE "KIT" FAULK 
Catherine "Kit" Faulk, 85, Kansas City, MO, died Sunday, April 9, 2000, at White Oak Terrace Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday, April 13, at Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church, 2835 Cleveland, Kansas City, MO; burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-12 noon Thursday at the church. Mrs. Faulk was born in the Armourdale area of Kansas City, KS, in 1914, to the union of Lee Hopkins and Leona Moss Hopkins. She was the oldest of four children. Kit attended Kansas City, KS, public schools and graduated from Sumner H.S. in 1932. She attended Junior College after high school, later became an LPN, and worked at Children's Mercy Hospital. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church, beginning in 1929 with the First Baptist Church of Armourdale, and most recently was associated with the Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Leona Hopkins, her husband, Samuel Faulk Sr., a daughter, Carol Lee Johnson, and a son, Samuel Faulk Jr. She leaves one brother, Lee Hopkins (Josie), Kansas City, KS; one daughter, Joanne Wyatt (William), Kansas City, MO; three grandsons, Robert Johnson (Carmen), Independence, MO, Martin Johnson (Linda), Kansas City, MO, and Eldon Hughlon Jr. (Nina), Lee's Summit, MO; six granddaughters, Patricia Slaughter (Michael), Kansas City, MO, Jacqueline Johnson, Raytown, MO, Robin Gail Johnson, Kansas City, KS, Nancy Williams (Scott), Atlanta, GA, Angela Hughlon, Kansas City, KS, and Shanta Oates, Kansas City, MO; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; a host of relatives; and many good friends. 
 

AUZY HOBART FORD
Auzy H. Ford, 81, Gladstone, MO, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, at Charter Funerals/Northland Chapel, 77 N.E. 72nd St., Gladstone, MO. Cremation. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 8076, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Mr. Ford is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen M. Ford; son, Michael K. Ford; three daughters, Elaine Dieter, Deanna Carroll, and Carmen Norton; three brothers, Glenn Garland and Virgle Ford; two sisters, Gertrude Herndon and Helen McNabb; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, 816-921-5555) 
 

RAYMOND E. FRY 
Raymond E. Fry, 48, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at his home. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 
 

ROY E. GIBBS SR. 
Roy E. Gibbs Sr., 69, Kansas City, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000, at home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Swope Parkway United Christian Church, 6140 Swope Parkway; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the church. 
 

RAYMOND C. GIBSON 
Raymond C. Gibson, 77, Ottawa, KS passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at his home. Cremation. Private inurnment services will be at a later date at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care Inc. and/or the Franklin County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, c/o Lamb-Roberts-Heise Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Surviving family include his wife, Marguerite Gibson, of the home; one brother, Dudley E. Gibson, and one sister, Aurelia Johnson, both of Ottawa; father-in-law, Guy Monroe; two nephews, Phillip Gibson and Will B. Gibson, both of Ottawa; and three nieces, Pam Harris, Sally LaPrad, and Julie Adams. (Arrangements: Lamb-Roberts-Heise Funeral Home) 
 

PATRICIA RUTH HALL 
Patricia R. Hall, 86, of Olathe, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Johnson County Nursing Center in Olathe. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, at Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, KS. Memorial contributions may be made University of Science & Philosophy, P.O. Box 520, Waynesboro, VA, 22980. (Arrangements: W.L. Frye & Son Mortuary and Crematory, Olathe, KS) 
 

JOYCE BEATRICE (CAUDLE) HENSEN
Joyce Beatrice (Caudle) Hensen, 66, of Lyndon, KS, died April 10, 2000, at her home in Lyndon, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 14, at Feltner's Funeral Home, Lyndon, KS. Interment was at the Lyndon Cemetery. Mrs. Hensen was an avid genealogist for over one-half her life. She was co- founder of the Topeka Genealogical Society, and was the editor of the Missouri State Genealogical Association Quarterly & the Federation of Genealogical Societies Quarterly. She was a life long member of the United Methodist Church and was affiliated with the Lyndon Methodist Church at her death. She worked with the Jayhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout Den Leader and Den Leader Trainer for 16 years. She was employed in the insurance business for several years. She was Volunteer Coorindator for the National Archives Central Plains Research Center, Kansas City, MO, until she retired in 1993. Joyce was Treasurer of the Friends of Lyndon Carnegie Library and was head of the Osage County Genealogical Society. She was born June 20, 1933, at Ottawa, Franklin County, KS, the daughter of William Alva and Effie Rozella (McGinley) Caudle. She graduated from Lyndon High School in 1952. She left Lyndon in 1952 and spent time in Topeka, KS, St. Joseph, MO, N. Kansas City, MO, and then Topeka again, before returning to Lyndon where her husband retired in 1993. She was married November 16, 1952, to Robert Lee Lemon. They were divorced. She married Walter Scott Kline, March 23, 1958. He died February 23, 1970. She was married to Donald D. Hensen on May 21, 1971, at Forbes AFB Chapel, Yopeka, KS. Survived by her husband, Don Hensen, of the home; two sons, Robert Kline and Charles Kline of Shawnee, KS; two stepsons, Major Mark Hensen, stationed in Okinawa and Allen Hensen of Cameron, MO; one brother, Raymond of Wichita, KS; three sisters, Irene Walenta, Missouri City, TX, Dorothy Lottie and Helen Rake of Topeka, KS; 16 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a younger sister, Margaret, who died March 1, 1997, and a brother, Norman, who died November 9, 1999. 
 

MILDRED L. HENSLEE 
Mildred L. Henslee, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home, Hamilton, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at McGilley Midtown Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Henslee was born April 18, 1909, in Pittsburg, KS. She was an avid bowler in her younger years, a published writer and the church historian, the church activities being the most significant to her. She was preceded in death her husband, Roderick in 1977. Survivors include son, Jerry Henslee, Stewartsville, MO; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nephew and niece, Tom and Shirley Jones; as well as other loving family members. (Arrangements: McGilley Midtown Chapel, 816-753-6200) 
 

BIRDIS O. HERRING 
Birdis O. Herring, 72, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Research Medical Center. Friends may call 12 noon Saturday, April 15, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2928 Summit, Kansas City, MO; burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 10 a.m.-12 noon Saturday at the church. (Arrangements: E. R. Morris Funeral Chapel) 
 

RALPH HENRY HIGHBERGER 
Ralph Henry Highberger, 80, of Kansas City in Clay County, MO, died on April 11, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church; burial in White Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the McGilley Antioch Chapel where a rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Mr. Highberger was born March 28, 1920, in West Phalia, KS. He had lived in this area for the past 50 years. He was a Catholic. Mr. Highberger was a transportation manager for National Beef. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore F. Highberger and Carla Tatiana Hoefler Highberger. Survivors include his wife, Lena Highberger, of the home; a son, Paul Anzalone, Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Anita Hoedl, Kansas City, MO; a brother, Gene Highberger, West Phalia, KS; sisters, Sr. Jean Highberger, SCL, and Mary Jo Ann Felts, Wichita, KS; seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: McGilley Antioch Chapel, 816-453-7700) 
 

WILLIAM E. HUNT 
William E. Hunt, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Independence Regional Health Center. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Salem Cemetery, Independence, MO. (Arrangements: George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel) 
 

JASEA IRVEN 
Jasea Irven, 79, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 10, 2000. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Forest Hill Cemetery, with Pastor William F. Snorgrass officiating. Visitation will be from 12 noon-2 p.m. Thursday at the Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 
 

CLARENCE L. JONES 
Clarence L. Jones, 67, Cameron, MO, passed away April 11, 2000, in Cameron. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron; burial in Cameron Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Turney United Methodist Church in care of the funeral Home. (Arrangements: Poland-Thompson Funeral Home) 
 

BETTY SUE KNAPP 
Betty Sue Knapp, 68, Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Sharon Lane Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2000, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mid-America Rehabilitation Hospital, Pulmonary Unit. Mrs. Knapp was born in Richmond, MO, and lived in this area since 1955. She was a Teacher's Aide for the Shawnee Mission School District. Betty Sue was a member of the Lenexa United Methodist Church and loved Cross Stitching and Sewing. Survivors include her husband of 49 years and eight months, John Knapp, of the home, and a daughter, Paula Knapp, also of the home, a son, Paul Knapp of Baldwin, KS, two brothers, J.B. McGinnis of Excelsior Springs, MO, and Bill McGinnis of Gallatin, MO, and a sister, Peggy Dooley of Hardin, MO. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566) 
 

MARY EUGENIA LANDON
Mary Eugenia Landon, 76, of Grandview, MO, passed away April 10, 2000, at Barry Care Center, Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Longview Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 10- 11:15 a.m. Saturday at E.K. George & Sons Chapel, Grandview. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mrs. Landon was born July 8, 1923, in Kansas City, MO. She was a bus driver for 32 years for Grandview schools. She is survived by a son, Ronald Landon, Grandview, MO, a daughter, Cheryl Sperry, Grandview, MO, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick E. Landon on June 29, 1982. (Arrangements: E.K. George & Sons, 12913 Grandview Rd., Grandview, MO) 
 

JASPER MADISON JR. 
Japser Madison, Jr., 56, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Christ Temple Church, 3400 Paseo, Kansas City, MO; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the church. (Arrangements: E. R. Morris Funeral Chapel) 
 

RAYMOND MARSEE 
Raymond Marsee, 93, died at his home in Prairie Village on April 10, 2000. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, Fairway, KS, on Saturday, April 15, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, April 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Saint Agnes Parish Center (lower level of the Church). A prayer service will follow in the main Church at 8:30 p.m. For memorial offerings, the family suggests donations to: The Ursuline Sisters, 901 E. Miami Street, Paola, KS 66071. A lifelong area resident, Ray was a contractor who grew up along with the development of Kansas City. To ride around the city with him was to experience a living history of the building of our town. He was a straightforward man who viewed change and progress with optimism. In his early years, he and his father moved houses with a team of horses. About 1926, he founded his construction business and for many years he owned and operated Raymond Marsee and Son Foundation and Repair Company with his son, Jim. At various times, all of his grandsons and two of his great- grandsons worked for the company. He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters. His oldest daughter, Barbara Ann Latenser, died in 1992. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Agnes Engelhardt Marsee, of the home; son, James R. Marsee and wife Ellen; daughters, Mary Franzen and husband Ron, Sharon Marsee, and Judy Glynn and husband Kevin; son-in-law, John E. Latenser; sister-in-law, Harriet Marsee, all of the greater Kansas City area; and a niece, Kathleen Enfield of Kingman, AZ. Ray delighted in the lives and accomplishments of his 33 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren. His legacy to them is the example of a long and useful life. He was well-grounded in the past. With his curiosity and knowledge of the present, he looked to the future with confidence and optimism. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Shawnee, KS 66204, 913-642-3565) 
 

DONNA IVALENE McPHERSON 
Donna Ivalene McPherson, 76, of Louisburg, KS, passed away April 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the First Baptist Church, Louisburg, KS; burial in the Louisburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2000, at the Runyan Chapel, Louisburg, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunrise Center at Lakemary, Paola, KS, or Louisburg Senior Citizens. Mrs. McPherson was born July 5, 1923, in Farlinville, KS. She was a clerk for Buy Rite Grocery, Louisburg, KS, before retiring. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Louisburg, KS. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Marmon. Survivors include three sons, David Marmon, Louisburg, KS, James R. Cook, St. Joseph, MO, and Victor Cook, Garnett, KS; four daughters, Twila Lancaster, Alva, OK, Linda Kircher and Helen Rose, Louisburg, KS, and Judy Glenn, Jackson, MS; one brother, Marion Johnson, Eureka, CA; two sisters, Vivian Coon, Mound City, KS, and Helen Kegg, Myrtle Point, OR; 33 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Runyan Funeral Home, Louisburg, KS) 
 

EUGENE VINCENT MEINERS 
Eugene Vincent Meiners, 82, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 7023 W. 71st, Overland Park, KS; burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Friday at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road with a rosary to be said at 7:30 p.m. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel) 
 

CAROL ANN (BLACKBURN) MELTON 
Mrs. Carol Ann (Blackburn) Melton, 55, of rural Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 12, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 17, at the Prichard Chapel in Excelsior Springs; burial in New Hope Cemetery, Liberty, MO. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Prichard Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Ray County Hospital Hospice or the American Cancer Society in her memory in care of the funeral home. (Arrangements: Prichard Funeral Home, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO, 64024, (816) 630-3131) 
 

REV. THURMAN N. MITCHELL JR.
Rev. Thurman N. Mitchell Jr., 55, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, April 10, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, at the Sheffield Family Life Center, 5715 Winner Rd., Kansas City, MO; Pastor Gus T. Franklin officiating; burial will be private. Visitation will be from 9-11:30 a.m. Monday, at the Sheffield Family Life Center, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at Victory Temple Christian Life Center, 3301 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO. A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Youth Front Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow, Shawnee Mission, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Urban Youth Ministry, which Thurman Mitchell founded, and Urban Youth Leadership Inc., Thurman Mitchell Memorial, P.O. Box 2705084, Kansas City, MO, 64127-0584. Mr. Mitchell was born April 17, 1944. Survivors include his wife, Malvena E. Mitchell, of the home; two sons, Thurman N. Mitchell III (Lisa), Kansas City, MO, and Theron N. Mitchell (Stacy), Kansas City, MO; daughter, Deidra L. Knaff (Brian), Merriam, KS; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman N. Mitchell Sr., Wichita, KS; four brothers, Emmitt W. Mitchell, Overland Park, KS, Arnold L. Mitchell, Lake Mary, FL, Dwayne L. Mitchell, Oklahoma City, OK, and Denzel R. Mitchell, Guthrie, OK; sister, Marjorie E. Tenn, Grandview, MO; six grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel) 
 

AMMIE LEE MOORE 
Ammie Lee Moore, 83, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2000, at Bethany Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at St. Peter CME United Methodist Church; burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. (Arrangements: Thatcher Funeral Home) 
 

ERMA PRAWITZ MOYER 
Erma Prawitz Moyer, 93, Leawood, KS, (formerly of St. Joseph, MO), died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at a Kansas City, Missouri hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 14, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, St. Joseph; interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends 11:30-12:30 p.m. Friday, at Meierhoffer Family Funeral Service. Mrs. Moyer retired from Jerre Anne Cafeteria in 1984 after 40 years of services. Born October 18, 1906, in St. Joseph, MO, she resided in St. Joseph for most of her life. She also resided in Leawood, KS. She was married to John P. Moyer. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Ann Moyer- Pratt; two sisters, Verna Stock and Louise Stahlin; two brothers, Louis Prawitz and Robert Prawitz; and her parents, Felix and Emelia Prawitz. She was a member of Nativity Catholic Church of Leawood, KS, and a former 70 year member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Sisters of Charity. Survivors include two grandsons, Marcus D. Pratt and David G. Nielsen, both of Lake Mykee, MO; two granddaughters, Dara Pratt-Nielsen, Leawood, KS, and Dr. Lisa Geier, Springfield, MO; and four great-grand- children. 
 

JUDY E. KEMPER NICHOLS 
Judy E. Kemper Nichols, 49, of Burlington, KS (formerly of Kansas City, KS), passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at the home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Friends may call 6-8:30 p.m. Friday at Simmons Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Nichols was born March 1, 1951, in Kansas City, KS. Survivors include one son, Robert Kemper of Seattle, WA; two daughters, Carol VanNatta and Vanessa VanNatta, both of Lee's Summit, MO; and one grandson, Spencer VanNatta. (Arrangements: Simmons Funeral Home) 
 

LORAINE INMAN OFFUTT 
Loraine Inman Offutt, 94, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Village Care Center, Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit, MO; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO) 
 

RUBY (GENTRY) ORTEGA 
Ruby (Gentry) Ortega, 91, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Camden Health Center, Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services with burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. There is no scheduled visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association and may be left at the funeral home. Mrs. Ortega is survived by her daughter-in-law, Nadine Gentry, Harrisonville, MO; five grandchildren, Tim Gentry, Shawnee Mission, KS, Luke Gentry, Harrisonville, MO, Ronna Powers, Dallas, TX, Stephanie Gentry, Mission, KS, Jill Vahldick, Southaven, MS; three great- grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Wittersheim, Whitter, CA, Fern Bernick, Brea, CA. (Arrangements: Dickey Funeral Home, 2401 E. Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO, 64701) 
 

GLENN EDWARD PEER 
Glenn Edward Peer, 88, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in Wichita, KS, at the Wesley Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the United Methodist Church, Edgerton, KS; burial in Edgerton Cemetery, Edgerton, KS. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edgerton United Methodist Church or the Glenn and Genevieve Peer Scholarship at Pittsburg State University Foundation. Mr. Peer was born in Vinland, KS, January 30, 1912. In January 1999 he moved to Wichita to be near his daughter. He was a Johnson County and Miami County resident most of his life. He was a teacher and coach in Edna (1935-37); Spring Hill (1937-38); and Hoisington (1938-41). He returned to Spring Hill as elementary principal (1941-43); taught and coached at Edgerton (1943-47); and Gardner (1947-51); returning to Spring Hill a third time as elementary school principal until 1957. From 1957-59 he was a state auditor for the Department of Education in Topeka. He moved to a farm south of Gardner in 1959, and continued in education as coach and principal of the Bucyrus Grade School until 1968, ending his 37 years in education as principal at Fontana High School, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Edgerton, KS, and taught Sunday school. He was a member and past president of Miami County Retired Teachers Association. He was a 1931 graduate of Edgerton High School, 1936 graduate of Pittsburg State University, and received a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Kansas in 1955. He married Genevieve G. Balch on October 13, 1931, in Olathe, KS, and she passed away on October 5, 1999, in Wichita. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Robert Carl Peer and Grace McQuiston Peer; two brothers, Claire and Marion Peer; and a sister, Esther Cochran. Survivors include sons, Carl G. Peer (and wife Pat), Gardner, KS, and Dr. Gary Peer (and wife Beverly), Mt. Pleasant, MI; daughters, Karen Robertson, Wichita, KS, and Marilyn Salyer (and husband Ron), Great Bend, KS; brothers, Raymond "Shine" Peer, Gardner, KS, and Jess Peer, Gardner, KS; nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren;. (Arrangements: Bruce Funeral Home) 
 

NORMA JEAN PHILLIPS 
Norma Jean Phillips, 73, San Diego, CA (formerly of Kansas City, MO, and Kansas City, KS), passed away March 28, 2000. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Delmar Beach, Delmar, CA. Memorial donations may be made to the family. 
 

GRACE ELIZABETH PORTER 
Grace Elizabeth Porter, 91, of Overland Park, KS, died on Monday, April 10, 2000, at Menorah Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 6422 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 14, at McGilley & Hoge Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church in her memory. Mrs. Porter was born August 13, 1908, in Hiawatha, KS, the daughter of the late John Monroe and Sadie Viola (Butts) Denton. She obtained an Associates Teaching Degree from K-State University. She married Robert D. Porter on August 23, 1931. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Family was the most important thing in her life and she included extended family and friends into this circle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert D. Porter, on February 27, 1998. She is survived by two sons, Robert L. Porter and his wife, Judi, Danville, CA, David A. Porter and his wife, Carol, Alamo, CA; a daughter, Janice E. Peterson and her husband, Gene, Wichita, KS; a brother, R. Harold Denton, Arlington, VA; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS, 66204, (913) 642- 3565) 
 

LINDSEY NICOLE PRICE 
Lindsey Nicole Price, 8 month old daughter of Doug A. and Jennifer L. Price, of Kansas City in Platte County, MO, died on April 11, 2000, at the residence. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 14, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 N. W. Highway 9, Kansas City, MO; burial in Resurrection Cemetery North. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice Carousel Program. Lindsey was born July 19, 1999, in Kansas City, MO. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Besides her parents, Doug and Jennifer, additional survivors include a sister, Madison A. Price, of the home; the maternal grandparents, Leonard and Judy Louth, Kansas City; and the paternal grandparents, John and Shelia Price, Emporia, KS; her maternal great-grandmother, Anna Mae Ford, Kansas City, MO; aunts and uncles, Jason and Amy Sprang, St. Louis, MO, and Joseph and Penny Smith, Emporia, KS; and cousins, Elliott, Allison and Shelby Smith, Emporia, KS. (Arrange- ments: McGilley Antioch Chapel, (816) 453-7700) 
 

GEORGE REED 
George Reed, 80, Brookfield, MO, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the First Christian Church, Brookfield, with the Rev. Page Foster officiating; burial in Laclede Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, where the family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Pershing Hospice Home Health Care, in care of Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield. 
 

RONALD G. REED JR. 
Ronald Gibson Reed Jr., 64, of Chanute, KS, (formerly of Kansas City, KS), passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Memorial graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Lone Jack Cemetery, Lone Jack, MO. (Arrangements: Johnson Mortuary, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS, 66720, (316) 431-1220) 
 

VERNON W. RIES 
Vernon W. Ries, 69, of Springfield, MO, (formerly of Kansas City, MO), died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in Springfield. Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call at 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. John's Hospice, Springfield, MO. Vernon was born August 27, 1930, in Red Bud, IL. He had lived in the Kansas City area for over 25 years, moving to Springfield in 1993. Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Madonna, in 1989; and a son, Bradley, in 1954. He is survived by two daughters, Sabrina Robb, Springfield, MO, and Rachelle Wolford, San Antonio, TX; and three grandchildren. (Arrangements: White Chapel Funeral Home, Gladstone, MO) 
 

ANNA RHEA ROBBINS 
Anna Rhea Robbins, 91, of Kansas City, KS, passed away April 12, 2000, at Bethany Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Dr., Kansas City, KS, where visitation will be one hour prior to service; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Kansas City, KS. (Arrangements: Kansas City Funeral Directors) 
 

EDWARD M. "EDDIE" SCHALLERT 
Edward M. "Eddie" Schallert, 51, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at the St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs, Blue Springs, MO. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, MO; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose, MO. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the church. Memorial contributions to Blind National Federation of Kansas City. (Arrangements: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO) 
 

ERNEST LEE SHARTZER 
Ernest Lee Shartzer, 86, of Mission, KS, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Cremation. Interment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions to Children's Mercy Hospital. Ernest was born September 29, 1913, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Oscar & Flora (Ellis) Shartzer. He was owner and operator of United Super IGA Grocery Stores and also worked in real estate investments, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Unity Temple on the Plaza. Preceding him in death was his wife, Virginia Shartzer in 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Schlegel and her husband, Michael F., of Covina, CA; four grandchildren, Michael L. Schlegel, Bryan D. Schlegel, Laura K. Bauman, Shawn E. Schlegel; and three great- grandchildren, Amanda, Jacqueline and Bryanna. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel) 
 

LOUIS EDWARD SHORES 
"Lou" Shores, 59, Kansas City, KS, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Memorial services will be 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Coronado Hills Kingdom Hall of Kansas City, KS, 6251 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness. (Arrangements: Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Bonner Springs, KS) 
 

DOLORES "JUDY" KATHRYN STEPHENSON 
Dolores Kathryn Stephenson, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away April 12, 2000, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at The Saint Mary's Cemetery in Kansas City. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Family suggests contributions to the Liberty Hospital Hospice, 2525 Glenn Hendren Drive, Liberty, MO, 64068, or St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO, 64055. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 
 

GRACE (CALAHAN) STRICK 
Grace Calahan Strick, 80, of Fenton, MI, (formerly of Kansas City, KS), died Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Ann Arbor, Michigan Hospice. She was born March 15, 1920 in Kansas City, MO. She was a member of Christ the King Church in Kansas City, KS. She was married to Dr. Frank J. Strick in 1938, and he died May 24, 1980. Survivors include her daughter, Marsha Spellicy of Fenton, MI; sons, Frank Strick of Merriam, KS, and Richard Strick of Topeka, KS; sister, Rose Faus of Great Pass, OR; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, KS. 
 

GENE STUART SR. 
Gene Stuart, Sr., 71, of Kansas City, KS, died April 11, 2000, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Maple Hill Funeral Home; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 7- 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to either the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Mr. Stuart was a lifelong Kansas City, KS, resident. He was a spring winder for Garage Door Group for 17 years before retiring in 1989. Gene was preceded in death by a son, Gene Stuart, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Norma M. Stuart, of the home; three sons, Patrick Stuart, Eudora, KS, Gary Stuart, Independence, MO, and Michael Stuart, of the home; three daughters, Peggy Wells, Overland Park, KS, Gail Brasfield, Independence, MO, and Sandra Hyde, Kansas City, KS; brother, George Stuart, Kansas City, KS; three sisters, Peggy Reel, Lincoln, MO, Lorraine Gippner and Lois Jones, both of Kansas City, KS; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Maple Hill Funeral Home) 
 

PATRICIA F. SUNDERLAND 
Patricia F. Sunderland, 70, Gower, MO, passed away Monday, April 10, 2000, at St. Luke's Northland Hospital in Smithville, MO. Cremation; no services pending. (Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Platte City, MO) 
 

CURTIS JAMAL THURMAN 
Curtis Jamal Thurman, 18, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 2000. Graveside services will be held on 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 14, at the Forest Hill - Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday, at the Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Linwood Chapel) 
 

JOYCE L. TOTTEN 
Joyce L. Totten, 70, Portland, OR, (formerly of Kansas City), died April 10, 2000, in Portland, from causes related to many years of Multiple Sclerosis. At the families request there will be no formal services held. She will be buried at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Portland, OR. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Association. (Arrangements: Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Portland, OR) 
 

REGINALD M. TOWNSEND 
Reginald M. Townsend, 45, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, April 10, 2000, at V. A. Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 17, at E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel, 4316 Troost, Kansas City, MO; burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Monday at the chapel. (Arrangements: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel) 
 

RICHARD JAMES WELSH 
Richard James Welsh, 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Villa St. Joseph. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Friday, April 14, at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 3934 Washington. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, at the McGilley Midtown Chapel, where the rosary will be said at 5:30. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Catholic Charities, Our Lady of Good Counsel, or Stowers Institute. Mr. Welsh was born July 24, 1907, in Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, and his wife of 37 years, Eva Maxwell Welsh. He is survived by his four children and their spouses, Paul and Janice Welsh, Leawood, KS, Gary Welsh and Janice Best, Hamilton, IL, Keith and Nancy Welsh, Kansas City, MO, and John and Clair Welsh, Kansas City, MO; sister and brother-in-law, Loretta and Bill Heydon, Lee's Summit, MO; and nine grandchildren. He was a freight clerk at the Santa Fe Railroad for more than 40 years, and was a veteran of World War II. (Arrangements: McGilley Midtown Chapel, (816) 753-6200) 
 

LUKE WILSON III 
Mr. Luke Wilson, III, 51, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, April 10, 2000, at Truman Medical Center-West. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 17, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel, 1800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Monday, April 17, at the chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel) 
 

HOWARD M. ZINN 
Howard M. Zinn, age 48, died as a result of injuries from a bicycle accident in Palo Alto, CA, on April 6, 2000. Howard was the beloved husband of Janis; the devoted father of Rachel and David; the loving son of Blossom Block of Overland Park, KS, and Roger Zinn of San Diego, CA; all who survive him. He was the supportive brother of Cheryl, Janet, and Kenneth Zinn, who also survive him. Howard grew up in Overland Park, KS, graduating from Shawnee Mission South in 1970. He obtained his aeronautical engineering degree from the University of Colorado and built his successful 24-year career as an aerospace engineer for Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA. Howard was an avid outdoorsman with an enthusiasm for tennis and cycling and was known for his complete devotion to his family and friends. His delightful spirit will be missed by all who knew him. Services for Howard were held in San Mateo, CA, on April 9, 2000. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, April 13, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of his mother. Memorial contributions can be made to the Trust Fund for Rachel and David Zinn, Janis Zinn trustee at the First Republic Bank, attention Andrea Jefferson, 1215 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025.

CHESTER B. BARANOWSKI 
Mr. Chester B. Baranowski "Chet" of Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2000, in Phoenix, AZ. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 3, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Contributions can be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, William Black Medical Research Building, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 650 W. 168th St., New York, NY, 10032- 2982, and St. Vincent DePaul Society, P.O. Box 13600, Phoenix, AZ, 85002. Mr. Baranowski was born October 11, 1920, in New Kensington, PA. He served as a Captain Navigator in the U.S. Army during World War II in which he flew B- 29's. He attended Grove City College receiving his degree in Chemistry and Math. He also loved the stars and Astronomy. He retired in 1980 with Holsum Foods as Vice-President. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS. He is survived by his wife, Patty; sons, Joseph Vaughn and James Baranowski; stepsons, David, Mark, and Matt Summerour; daughters, Margaret Pointelin and Candy Connealy; stepdaughter, Ann Freed; sisters, Jane Stuben and Julia Trojanowski; and 12 grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, loved by many and will be missed by all. 
 

JAMES DOUGLAS BELLEW 
Correction: James Douglas Bellew, 78, Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, January 14, 2000, at his home. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 12 noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Mr. Bellew was born March 28, 1921, in Bluffton, AR. He was a longtime employee of Stuppy's Floral and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Florence E. Bellew, of the home; daughter, Dorothy Adams, Olathe, KS; four brothers; one sister; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 
 

MARY GIANCERELLI BONURA 
Mary Giancerelli Bonura, age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2000. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 31, at St. Thomas More Church. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 30, where the rosary will be said at 3 p.m. Mary was a lifelong area resident. She was a Catholic. During her lifetime, Mary together with her now deceased husband, Louis Bonura, owned and operated several popular lunch time restaurants in the downtown K.C. area. Probably, Mary's greatest accomplishment in life was rearing her three children with an unselfish devotion to each of them, always sacrificing and putting their wants and needs before her own. Now as Mary joins her late husband, her parents, her brothers, and sister in God's heavenly kingdom, we say goodbye to the most loving unselfish devoted mother and grandmother God ever put on earth. She leaves behind her son, Nicholas Bonura, of the home; son, Marion Bonura; daughter, Rosemary Bonura Carvan; sisters, Frances Spaeth and Lucy Barker. Mary also leaves six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Douglas Carvan; and a daughter-in-law, Marian Bonura. She will be greatly missed by all as she leaves this earthly life to join God and all the angels and saints in her greatest of all rewards, everlasting life. Mother, Grandmother we love you dearly and will all be with you again someday, but for now you are in our hearts. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home) 
 

DOROTHY A. BURBANK 
Dorothy Althea Burbank, 91, formerly of Smithville, MO, died January 24, 2000, in Tucson, AZ. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, at the First Baptist Church of Smithville; interment at Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, CA. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the First Baptist Church of Smithville. Mrs. Burbank was a member of the First Baptist Church of Smithville, MO, where she served as a pianist for 23 years. Prior to that she served as pianist for the Salvation Army for 35 years in both Kansas and California. Mrs. Burbank and her husband Charles were both active in the Salvation Army. Survivors include her daughters, Dixie Tanner of Kansas City, Mary Meyers of Tucson, Leora Burbank and Patsy Green, Smithville, and Bonnie Reid of Seattle; her sons, Skip Burbank and Gene Burbank of Washington, and Bill Burbank of California; 32 grandchildren; 50 great- grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, sons, Linford Lyle, KayeDon, and Darrell Duane; grandsons, Steven Curtis and Ronald Burbank; and great-grand- daughter, Amanda Parker. 
 

GERALDINE T. "GERI" CARLTON 
A 78 year old resident of Liberty, MO, Geraldine T. "Geri" Carlton died Friday, January 28, 2000. Funeral services will be 1 :30 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Norman-Wagy-Gordon Funeral Home, Chillicothe, MO, officiated by the Rev. Ross Fulton Jr. Friends may call from 12 noon-8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. There is no scheduled family visitation. Burial will be in the Avalon Cemetery, Avalon, MO. Survivors include husband, Donald, of the home; one daughter, Kelly Steffen, Chillicothe, MO; one son, Kevin Carlton, Kansas City, MO; one sister, Judy Coonce, Des Moines, IA; and five grandchildren. (Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman-Wagy-Gordon Funeral Home) 
 

JOSEPH PAUL CARR
Joseph Paul Carr, 72, Lenexa, KS, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 31, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd ; burial in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a rosary recitation will be at 5:30 p.m. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Mr. Carr was born June 25, 1927, in Kansas City, KS. He was a comptroller from Armour and Company for 20 years and Sambol Meat Packing Company for 22 years, both in Kansas City, KS. He was member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park. He was also a member of Spirit Movers. He was active in his parish choirs. Mr. Carr graduated from Bishop Ward High School, where he started the Joe Carr Orchestra. He played trumpet and loved Jazz music all his life. He was also and avid golfer and photographer and loved to travel extensively. After retirement he worked part time for International Tours and the Claridge Court. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Carr, and eldest son, Joseph Jr. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley J. Carr, Lenexa, KS; his daughters, Kathryn Bentch, Celeste Carr and Lisa Carr; sons, Thomas Carr and Michael Carr; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Catherine Krall, Frances Williamson and Jeanne Breitenstein, all of Kansas City, KS. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631- 5566) 
 

HOWARD E. VANDER CLUTE, JR. 
Howard E. Vander Clute, Jr., 70, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2000, at his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 9349 East 65 in Raytown, MO; graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas. Visitation will be 4- 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence. In lieu of flowers at the family's request, please make donations to the VFW National Home for Children, 3573 South Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Howard was born October 27, 1929, to Howard and Viola Vander Clute in Hackensack, NJ. Howard graduated Park Ridge High School in New Jersey and attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ. Howard entered the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in 1951 and was stationed in Germany. After serving his country, Howard was a mason contractor and along with his partner, Neil Zabriskie, started their own company, Van-Brisk Construction. After Van-Brisk, Howard was employed by Celetex and Allied Roofing. He joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served in every elective office at the Post, County Council and Department levels. He is a past All- American district Commander and was named All-American Department Commander of NJ in 1974-75. During his term as Commander-in-Chief and Senior and Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, he made the fact-finding trips to Europe, the Far East, Middle East and Central America. He also appeared on national television programs including "Good Morning America", "Today" and the "Tomorrow Show" to represent the VFW on major issues of interest to veterans. Following his tenure as Commander-in-Chief, he served the VFW as National Adjutant General from 1981 until his retirement in 1994. In May 1999, Howard was called out of retirement to perform the duties of Acting Executive Director to the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, MI. In this capacity, Howard devoted his time and energies in Michigan to manage the National Home; a facility dedicated to children of veterans' families. This project brought great pleasure and commitment for Howard. The National Home has just renamed their Administration Building to the Howard E. Vander Clute, Jr. Administration Building. Howard is survived by his wife, Susan Vander Clute of Kansas City, MO; son, Richard G. Vander Clute of Mahwah, NJ; daughter, Lynn A. Higgins and her husband, John, of St. Helena, CA; step son, Aaron Ambrose of Raytown, MO; and step daughter, Andrea Cravens and her husband, Theron, of Greenwood, MO. Also surviving are his three grandchildren, John Howard Higgins and Kelly Higgins of St. Helena, CA, and Amy Vander Clute of Mahwah, NJ. (Arrange- ments: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 
 

JOSHUA WESLEY DAVIS 
Joshua Wesley Davis, 14, Kearney, MO, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at home. Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Monday, January 31, at Holt Fire Station, Holt, MO; private burial in Fairview Cemetery, Kearney, MO. Memorial contributions may made to Carousel, 1625 W. 92nd Street, Kansas City, MO, 64114. (Arrangements: Fry Funeral Home) 
 

CONCEPCION DIAZ 
Concepcion Diaz, 68, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Church of the Ascension; burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church where the rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m. (Arrangements: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS, 913- 371-1404) 
 

MACK DILLINGHAM 
Mack Dillingham, 91, Kansas City, MO, Passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 31, at Antioch Community Church, 4805 N. Antioch Road; cremation following service. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly suggests contributions to the church. Mack was born July 3, 1908, in Platte City, MO. He was a member of the Antioch Community Church for 60 years, New York Central Railroad for 40 years, a member of Alpha Lodge #659 for 50 years, a member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, and Traffic Club. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Dillingham, of the home; sons, David Dillingham, Gladstone, MO, William C. Dillingham, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Barbara Landingham, Lake Tapawingo, MO; brother, Jay B. Dillingham, Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah Terrace Park, 816-734-5500) 
 

JOSEPH V. DOLINAR 
Mr. Joseph V. Dolinar, 83, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at the Alzheimer's Center. Mass of Christian will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Private burial service at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Friends may call from 5- 7:30 p.m. Monday, January 31, at the Skradski Funeral Home, where the rosary will be said at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to Christ the King Catholic Church. Mr. Dolinar was a lifelong area resident. He was a furniture salesman at many local furniture stores. He worked the last ten years at Davidow's before his retirement in 1976. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, the VFW Post #111, and AARP. He is survived his wife of 56 years, Barbara L. Dolinar, of the home; three sons, Joseph Wayne Dolinar and David P. Dolinar, both of Shawnee, KS, and Michael Anthony Dolinar, Bonner Springs, KS; two daughters, Barbara A. Keefer, Olathe, KS, and Elizabeth Dolinar, Kansas City, KS; two sisters, Anna Kvaternik, Overland Park, KS, and Catherine Decota, Loveland, CO; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS) 
 

GENEVIEVE DOWNEY
Genevieve Downey, 89, Tulsa, OK (formerly of Kansas City, MO), died January 27, 2000, at University Village, Tulsa. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville, MO; burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church, where a rosary will be said at 7 p.m. (Arrange- ments: McGilley State Line Chapel, (816) 942-6180) 
 

EARL W. "BILL" EDDY 
Earl W. "Bill" Eddy, passed away January 25, 2000, in Manhattan, KS. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Eddy was born September 8, 1923, in Kansas City, MO. He was married to Jo Ann Pugh. She preceded him in death. He worked as a lithographer for Kansas City Poster Display Co. of Kansas City for 22 years. He was a veteran of WWII. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North and attended Kansas State University. He was a member of the Graphic Communications International Union #235. He is survived by his son, Brock R. Eddy, Orlando, FL; and his daughter, Terri L. Eddy, Manhattan, KS. (Arrange- ments: Park Lawn Funeral Home) 
 

CLARENCE "SONNY" M. EDGERTON 
Clarence "Sonny" M. Edgerton, 59, died January 28, 2000, at Research Medical Center from a stroke. Funeral services will be 12 noon Tuesday, February 1, at E.K. George & Sons, Grandview, MO; burial in Raymore Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Monday, January 31, at the Grandview chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop #338 of Grandview. (Arrangements: E.K. George & Sons, 12913 Grandview Rd., Grandview, MO, (816) 966-0250) 
 

MYRTLE KATHRYN ERICKSON 
Myrtle Kathryn Erickson, 94, died Saturday, January 29, 2000, at Park Place Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2000, at Muehlebach Funeral Home; interment in Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday, at Muehlebach Funeral Home. It is requested there be no flowers, but contributions may be given in her memory to the Endowment Fund of Swope Park Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO. Myrtle was born in Osawatomie, KS. After graduating from the Osawatomie High School, she become a member of the Alumni Association. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the Kansas State University, Pittsburg, KS. Graduate work was done at the University of Kansas City, MO. She taught 22 years in the Osawatomie Schools and served as President of that organization. In Osawatomie she served as a president of the Business and Professional Women's Club. She retired from teaching in 1971 after teaching her last 25 years in the Prairie District Schools which merged with the Shawnee Mission District, completing in all, 47 years in Kansas Schools. She served as president of the Prairie District Teachers Association. She was a charter member of the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, honorary teachers sorority, local, national and international. She was a charter member of Johnson County Retired Teachers Association of northeast Johnson County, and also a member of the AARP National Retired Teachers. She was a member of Swope Park Baptist Church of Kansas City, MO, and a member of the affiliated XYZ Club of the church. Her husband, Dell Erickson preceded her in death in 1978. She leaves one niece, Myra Lemon, Raytown, MO; and three nephews, Eugene Lundy, Kansas City, MO, Dr. Park Wayne Wagers, Pasadena, CA; and Ronald Wagers. (Arr- angements: Muehlebach Funeral Home) 
 

RUTH J. GARRETT 
Ruth Jane Garrett, 86, northeast Kansas City, MO, died Friday, January 28, 2000, at Woodbine Health Care Center. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 31, at Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. (Arrangements: C.H. Blackman & Son, Inc., (816) 241- 4040) 
 

MARGARET GILBY 
Margaret Gilby, 71, Lathrop, MO, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at Cameron Manor Care Center in Cameron, MO. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 31, at the Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, MO. Friends may call before the service on Monday, January 31, at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lathrop, MO. (Arrangements: Bailey Funeral Home, Lathrop, MO) 
 

FANNETTE GOODHEART 
Fannette Goodheart, 94, Overland Park, KS, died Friday, January 28, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, January 30, at Rose Hill Cemetery, 69th & Troost Ave. Kindly omit flowers, family suggests contributions to Temple B'nai Jehudah. Ms. Goodheart was a keypunch operator for Skelly Oil Co. on the Plaza for 35 years, retiring in 1965. She was a member of Congregation B'nai Jehudah, Jewish Women International, and Hadassah. Fannette was born in Liverpool, England and came to Kansas City in 1921. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Margaret Goodheart, Las Vegas, NV; nephews, Alan and Bruce Goodheart, Overland Park, KS. (Arrangements: Louis Memorial Chapel) 
 

MYRIAM M. GORDON 
Myriam M. Gordon, age 90, of Rich Hill, MO, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at the Willow Lane Care Center in Butler, MO. Funeral services for Myriam M. Gordon will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 31, at the Sheldon-Booth Chapel in Rich Hill, with burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Monday, at the Sheldon-Booth Chapel. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Ross, Rich Hill, MO, one son, Bill Gordon, and wife Connie, Kansas City, KS; seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grand- children. (Arrangements: Sheldon-Booth Funeral Home, 4th & Walnut, P.O. Box 42, Rich Hill, MO, 64779, (417) 395-2213) 
 

MARGARET JEANETTE HARTLEY 
Margaret Jeanette Hartley, 78, Kansas City, KS, died Friday, January 28, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Bruce Funeral Home, Spring Hill, KS; burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 1 p.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. (Arrangements: Bruce Funeral Home, Spring Hill, KS) 
 

MARIE HASTY 
Marie Hasty, 89, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Park Lawn Chapel. Mrs. Hasty was born November 14, 1910, in Bagnell, MO, to Walter and Della (Bowlin) Harvey and had spent most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was an inspector for Bendix/AlliedSignal for 25 years before retiring in 1975. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Della; her husband, Joe Hasty Sr.; and a daughter, Jeannine Hasty. Survivors include a daughter, Marcella Hedges, Lee's Summit, MO; two sons, William "Bill" Hasty, and Joe "Jack" Hasty Jr., both of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. (Arr- angements: Park Lawn Funeral Home) 
 

ALVIN G. HAUSE 
Alvin George Hause, 107, Hendersonville, TN (formerly of the Kansas City area), died Friday, December 24, 1999, in Tennessee. Burial was December 30 in Bradenton, FL. Mr. Hause was born April 27, 1892, in Nicholsville, KY, and had lived in Topeka, KS, in his early childhood. He moved to Argentine, KS, where he graduated in 1912 from Argentine High School with honors. He pursued a journalism degree at Kansas City Junior College, then worked as a reporter for The Kansas City Star. He joined the Argentine Baptist Church in 1913. He then accepted a position as assistant secretary of the YMCA in Argentine. In 1915, he became licensed to preach and entered the Kansas City Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1916, he served as student pastor at the Wolcott (KS) Baptist Church. In 1917, he was ordained by the church and became correspondent for the Baptist Denominational papers. He graduated from the seminary in 1918 with honors and accepted the call from Maywood Baptist Church, Independence. He married Bertha "Smiles" Hunter on July 25, 1920. While at Maywood, he was secretary/treasurer of the Baptist Ministerial Alliance, chairman of several committees of the Southern Baptist Convention, president of the Englewood-Maywood Improvement Association, was a regular contributor to all the church and secular papers, and was known as "The Children's Preacher" for his story and object sermons and chalk talks. In 1933, he was called to Bales Baptist Church in downtown Kansas City. His book, "A Church at Work," on principles of church administration and leadership, was published in 1936. The doctor of divinity degree was conferred upon him by the Western Baptist Seminary in 1953. He was president of the Missouri Baptist Minister's Association and was Missouri representative on the Southern Baptist Convention Radio and TV Commission. He also served on the Kansas City Ministerial Alliances' Board, on the Board of Governor & Executive Committee, Citizen's Association, Kansas City. He also served on the board of trustees of the College of Osteopathy and Surgery and Lakeside Hospital, and on the executive board of the Missouri Baptist General Association for many years. He served the Armour Heights Baptist Church in south Kansas City in 1995. In 1961, he moved to Orlando, FL, where he served the Florida Shores Baptist Church and was active in the Wekiwa Baptist Association. He was elected pastor emeritus of the Bales Church in Kansas City in 1965. He moved to Bradenton, FL, in 1967 and later served as interim pastor at the West Bradenton Baptist Church, where he continued to teach a large senior couples Sunday School Class until 1990. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Bertha "Smiles" Hause, on February 12, 1988. They had four children, Truett Alvin Hause, David George Hause, Dwight Hunter Hause, and Lois Elaine Hause. Mr. Hause is survived by three children, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great- grandchildren. 
 

MARY VIRGINIA HENDERSON 
Mary Virginia Henderson, 72, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, at the St. John LaLande Catholic Church; burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Webb- Freer Funeral Home, 205 S. 17th Street, Blue Springs, MO, 64015. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice. Mary was born on July 30, 1927 in Kansas City, MO. She was a homemaker and belonged to the St. John LaLande Catholic Church and their Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Peters. Survivors include her husband Charles Henderson, of the home; daughter, Kathryn Burge, Ingleside, TX; son, Charles T. Henderson, Columbia, MO; daughter, Jennifer Townsend, Ashland, MO; sister, Johanna "Dolly" Growney, Kansas City, MO; and two brothers, George Peters, and John Peters, both of Kansas City, MO; She is also survived by six grandsons. (Arr- angements: Webb-Freer Funeral Home) 
 

WILLIAM S. HUFF 
William S. Huff died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at the V.A. Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was buried January 19, in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens after services in the same chapel where his visitation was held Tuesday evening. Bill rests in the family plot in the Garden of the Sermon on the Mount. He is sadly missed by all. 
 

WILLIAM H. JEWELL 
Bill Jewell, 89, Indianapolis, IN, died Friday, January 28, 2000, in Indianapolis. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin 1 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Johnson County Library Fund. Bill was born May 10, 1910, in Ann Arbor, MI. He grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Bill spent his career with Western Auto, working 46 years in Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburg, Baltimore and then Kansas City. He retired from Western Auto in 1975. He was a resident of Overland Park since 1970. He was a member of the Chapter of the Free Masons in Cleveland, OH. He had been a long time stamp collector and enjoyed walking. He was a 20-year volunteer with the Johnson County Library. He was also a volunteer for the Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth H. Winklejohn Jewell, in 1983. He is survived by a nephew, Richard Sievert, Indianapolis, IN. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel) 
 

DAVID MICHAEL LAMBIRD 
David Michael Lambird, 7, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Friday, January 29, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, at the Coventry Estates Baptist Church, 17133 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. David was born December 14, 1992, in Springfield, MO, and had lived in Blue Springs most of his life. He is survived by his parents, Rev. Richard and Dr. Elizabeth Lambird; two brothers, Jonathan Edward Lambird and Matthew Isaac Lambird; one sister, Carmen Elsie Lambird, all of Blue Springs, MO; his grandparents, Dr. Dwight and Jeanne Billingsly, St. Louis, MO; and his great- grandparents, Dr. Clyde and Elsie Billingsly, and Bob and Jean Holsey, all of Wichita, KS; and by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. (Arr: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 
 

PASCHAL S. LaTESSA 
Paschal S. LaTessa, 56, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, after a long battle with cancer. Cremation; a private memorial service will be held for the family. Mr. LaTessa was born November 13, 1943, in Syracuse, NY, and had lived there until moving to the Kansas City area in 1978. He was preceded in death by his father, Pasquale Celestino LaTessa. He is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home; a daughter, Laurie; and four sons, Douglas, Scott, Brent, all of the Kansas City area, and Zachary, of the home; mother, Teresa Felice (Senise) LaTessa, Syracuse, NY; a sister, Penelope Louise, Lancaster, CA; and five grandchildren. (Arrangements: Northland Funeral Care, 1209 Swift Ave., North Kansas City, MO, 64116, 816-472-6688) 
 

BEVERLY C. LIPPS 
Bev "Mom" Lipps, 65, Kansas City, KS, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2000, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, at Riverview General Baptist Church, 7924 Riverview, Kansas City, KS; burial in Stony Point Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening, February 1, at the Alden- Harrington Chapel, Bonner Springs, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverview General Baptist Church. Beverly was born October 20, 1934, in Bethany, MO. She was married to Andy Anderson for 22 years and they had seven children and 11 grandchildren. She then was remarried to Clarence Lipps Sr. She was formerly an office manager at the Agricultural Hall of Fame, retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Riverview General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph G. and Mable L. Hayes; and her brother, Roger A. Hayes. Survivors include eight children: seven sons, Brad Anderson, Raytown, MO, Tim Anderson, Pittsburg, KS, Hayes C. Anderson, Topeka, KS, Adam Anderson, Clay Anderson, and Pete Lipps, all of Kansas City, KS; one daughter, Dorice Anderson, Topeka, KS; her aunt, Evalee Bergman, Kansas City, KS; and 11 grandchildren. (Arrangements: Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Bonner Springs, KS) 
 

NOLA F. LUKENS 
Nola F. Lukens, Kansas City, MO, departed this life peacefully on January 27, 2000, at a hospital in Jacksonville Beach, FL, where she was visiting her daughter, Judy. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, at Holy Cross Catholic Church; entombment in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheil Independence Avenue Chapel where a rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Lukens was born April 30, 1912, in Anabel, MO. She was a homemaker and was active in the Altar Society and her Circle at Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Cecil R. Lukens who died in February, 1997, and brothers Stanley and Hugh Graves. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed traveling, doing so at every opportunity. She will be deeply missed by her family and her many friends at Holy Cross and UNICO. Nola is survived by her only son Charles and wife, Jill Lukens, Kingsville, MO; daughters, Sarah Martino, Colorado Springs, Mary "Mitzi" and husband, Dave Owens, Independence, MO, and Judith and husband, John Galen, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren, one of whom, Nola Anne Galen, 3 months, is her namesake. (Arrangements: Sheil Funeral Home, 6606 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64125) 
 

MARY SAKELLAR MANUEL 
Mary Sakellar Manuel, 84, Shawnee, KS, (formerly of Boulder, CO), passed away Saturday, January 29, 2000, at Villa St. Joseph, Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 12001 Wornall Rd.; burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Monday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where the Trisagion Service will be at 7:30 p.m. The family requests contributions to the Kansas City Hospice. Mrs. Manuel was born in Kendallville, IN. She and her family moved to Boulder, CO, in 1957 and lived there until March, 1998. She and her husband owned and operated the Manuel Sweet Shoppe from 1957-1973. She was a member of the St. Peter and St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Stanley Manuel, September 14, 1998; and her son, George Manuel, September 5, 1998. Survivors include her daughter and son- in-law, Cassandra and Paul D'Agostino, Shawnee, KS; sister, Ellen Watson, Pinehurst, NC; four grandsons, Matthew D'Agostino and Nickolas D'Agostino, both of Shawnee, KS, David and Kristy Manuel, Anchorage, AK, and James and Alicia Manuel, Longmont, CO; and two great-grandsons, Joshua and Jeremy Manuel, Anchorage, AK. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, (913) 631-5566) 
 

MELVA R. MARINO 
Melva R. Marino, 70, Overland Park, KS, died Friday, January 28, 2000, at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, KS; burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 31, at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, where the Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Marino was born in Knob Noster, MO, and graduated from Paseo High School in 1947. She was a resident of the Kansas City area all of her adult life. She was first and foremost dedicated to the health, safety and well being of her family. She was a PTA President, Cub Scout den leader, and Circle leader in St. Pius X Parish in Mission, KS. She and her husband John were devout Catholics. She enjoyed many accomplishments during their partnership of 49 years, but the one of which they were most proud was the successful completion of college degrees and post-graduate degrees by their children. Melva truly lived for her children. When they had all departed for college, she went to work at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in the communications department. She then worked at The American Bank in a similar capacity. She was a woman of great warmth and kindness; all that met her carried away a lasting impression of her wealth of spirit and generosity. She leaves her son Michael and his wife, Judy, and daughter, Lauren, of Overland Park, KS; her son, Greg and his wife, LeAnn, of Overland Park, KS, daughters Debby and Marcia of Fairhope, AL, and Milwaukee, WI, respectively, and many other relatives and friends who were richer for having known her. Melva has now rejoined her husband in heaven. Sleep with the angels, dearest, Mom, (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel) 
 

NONA W. McGEE 
Nona W. McGee, 95, of Kansas City, KS, died January 29, 2000, at the Medicalodge North. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 6- 8 p.m. Monday, at the Maple Hill Funeral Home. Mrs. McGee was the first child born of Walter Levi Robinett and Charlotta Jane Garrett on May 4, 1904, in Eureka Springs, AR. She lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. Nona owned and operated Nona's Café for 25 years before retiring in 1969. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton McGee, in 1944; son, Robert M. McGee; and two sisters, Bonnie Lambeth and Verlie Fain. Survivors include four daughters, Geraldine S. House, Wanda June Luttrell, both of Kansas City, KS, Joan D. Shannon, Seattle, WA; and Barbara J. Stauch, Camdenton, MO; brother, Hubert Robinett, Richmond, KS; sister, Vivian Schaible, Titusville, FL; 20 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 24 great-great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: Maple Hill Funeral Home) 
 

MARY (MITCHELL) MELLOWAY 
Mary (Mitchell) Melloway, 93, Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 31, at D.W. Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mary (Mitchell) Melloway was born on April 3, 1906, in Columbia, MO. She was a member of the Gracemor Christian Church. She was preceded in death in 1997 by her loving husband of 72 years, Cecil Melloway. She is survived by three daughters, Virginia Testorff, Kansas City North, MO, Betty Ann and son-in-law, W.R. Sears, Kansas City North, MO, and Mary Margaret and son-in-law, Clifford Sims, Fremont, CA; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 10 great- great-grandchildren. She was a loving caring mother and Nana and a great cook. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO, 64119) 
 

ELEANORE D. MONSON 
Eleanore D. Monson, 77, Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 31, at St. Pius X Catholic Church; burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, (913) 631-5566) 
 

JACK H. MONTROSE, JR. 
Jack H. Montrose, Jr., 65, Douglasville, GA, (formerly of Kansas City, MO), passed away Friday, January 28, 2000. Cremation. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 5, at the Unity Temple on the Plaza, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Wellstar Community Hospice, 4040 Hospital West Drive, Austell, GA, 30106. Jack is survived by his wife, Sandy Montrose,of the home; three sons, Jack Montrose III, Washington, D.C., Neil Montrose, Belton, MO, Steve Montrose, Grandview, MO; daughter, Cindy Smith, Lee's Summit, MO; brother, Grant Montrose, Barnesville, GA; three sisters, Jacqueline Parmanter, San Antonio, TX, Rosemary Logan, Barnesville, GA, Saundra Montrose, Overland Park, KS; three grandchildren, Rick, Jenny and Brant. 
 

THOMAS O. MORROW 
Thomas O. Morrow, 93, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away January 28, 2000, at John Knox Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Sheil Colonial Funeral Home; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit or Trinity Presbyterian, Independence. Mr. Morrow was born June 11, 1906, in Lindsay, NE. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit, formerly of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Independence. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. He was a garage manager for Commerce Bank, KCMO, and was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Commerce Bank; also worked for Central Parking Systems and Crown Center and retired from both; was a scout master for Troop #50, KCMO; Explorer Post #363, Raytown, MO; member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and was very active in Boy Scouts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora E. Morrow; and brothers, Don Morrow, Glen Morrow, and Bill Morrow, and brother-in-law, Horace Owells. Survivors include his son, Bill, and his wife Brenda Morrow, Lee's Summit, MO; daughter, Patty, and her husband Lloyd Bybee, Odessa, MO; sisters- in-law, Nora Morrow, Dorothy Sengir, Apache Junction, AZ, Martha Owells, Radford, VA; cousin, Dorothy Beal, Lenexa, KS; grandchildren, Tom and Stephanie Bybee, Mayview, MO, Paul Bybee, and his girlfriend Melissa Ferrall, Independence, MO, Lori Bybee, and her boyfriend, Mike Hanavan, Bates City, MO, Cheri Morrow, Lee's Summit, MO; one great-granddaughter, Courtney Bybee, Mayview, MO. (Arrangements: Sheil Colonial Chapel) 
 

EVELYN M. PFLUMM 
Evelyn M. Pflumm, 68, Merriam, KS, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 31, at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Shawnee, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, January 30, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Shawnee Mission Special Olympics c/o Marty Crosby, 6501 Antioch, Shawnee Mission, KS, 66202. Evelyn Pflumm was co-owner of Shawnee Mission Builders for 43 years. She was a life long area resident. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank and oldest daughter Pamela. Survivors include three daughters, Tammy Pflumm-James, Shawnee, KS, Patricia Stock, New Castle, CO, and Kay Baxter, Eureka, IL; three sons, Frank Pflumm, Jr., Overland Park, KS, Larry Pflumm, Olathe, KS, and Don Pflumm, Lenexa, KS; two brothers, Bernie Kuse, Prairie Village, KS, and Larry Kuse, Overland Park, KS; 13 grandchildren. The Pflumm family would like to thank Rosa, Gina, Kansas City Hospice and a host of relatives and friends for their love and support. She was a loving mother, doting grandmother and a woman who loved life. She will be greatly missed. (Arrange- ments: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566) 
 

FELIX J. "PHIL" PILEGGI 
Felix J. "Phil" Pileggi, 73, Independence, MO, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 31, at Holy Cross Church, 5601 St. John; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Sunday, January 30, at the Sebbeto Chapel, where the rosary will be said at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the American cancer Society. Phil was a lifelong resident of Missouri. He spent the majority of his life in the northeast area of Kansas City, MO. Phil was a graduate of the University of Kansas, receiving a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. He owned and operated Pileggi Construction Company. He was an Eagle Scout with troop 70 of Holy Rosary Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Mary Pileggi; his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth Ann Piranio Pileggi. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the European Theatre. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Maria Pileggi, of the home; children, Rev. Anthony J. Pileggi, Maria and Jack Stasi; Cecilia Ann Gagliano, Lisa Pileggi; grandchildren, Alicia and Luke Bailey, Joseph, Philip, and Michael Stasi, Melissa and Charles Gagliano; great- granddaughter, Elaina Elizabeth Bailey; sister, Elizabeth Cipolla, several in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Phil was a loving husband, caring and devoted father, grandfather, and great- grandfather and will be greatly missed by all. (Arrangements: Sebbeto Funeral Home) 
 

HELEN RAHIJA
Helen Rahija, 85, of Downey, CA, (formerly of Kansas City, KS) passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000. Graveside services and burial will be held Wednesday, February 2, in Rose Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Whitter, CA. Flowers and memorials may be sent to the Rose Hills Mortuary, 3888 South Workman Mill Road, Whitter, CA, 90601. 
 

CHARLES FRANKLIN REISINGER 
Mr. Charles Franklin Reisinger, 61, of Laclede, MO, (formerly of this area), died Saturday, January 29, 2000, at Liberty Hospital. Cremation with services to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society in his memory. (Arrange- ments: Jarman Funeral Home, 214 N. Pennsylvania, Lawson, MO, 64062, #816-580-3212) 
 

PAUL Q. RICHARDSON 
Paul Q. Richardson, 81, Kansas City, MO, died Saturday, January 29, 2000, at the Regency Care Center in Independence, MO. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Scrivner- Morrow Funeral Home in Stover, MO, with Rev. Orval F. Woolery officiating; interment in the St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery in Florence, MO. Friends may call 12 noon until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home, Stover, MO) 
 

CARROLL A. RIPPERGER SR. 
Carroll A. Ripperger Sr., 83, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000, at VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO; graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kipp Memorial Cemetery, Stover, MO. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 
 

JOHN R. "JACK" RIPPEY JR. 
John R. "Jack" Rippey Jr., 80, Kansas City, MO, died January 23, 2000, at Plaza Manor Nursing Home, with Parkinson's disease. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 19, at All-Souls Unitarian Church, 4500 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, MO. Anatomical donation to KU Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Simpson House Fund of the church. 
 

HARVEY ROBINSON JR. 
Mr. Harvey Robinson Jr., 71, Kansas City, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2000, at the home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Second Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1824 S. 37th St., Kansas City, KS; burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 31, at Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel. (Arrangements: Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel) 
 

GUY L. ROSS 
Guy L. Ross, 67, Lee's Summit, MO, died Wednesday, January 26, 2000, at his home. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit. Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Mr. Ross was born October 31, 1932, in Oberlin, KS. He was a graduate of Bonner Springs High School and served his country in the Air Force for four years after high school. He worked for Western Electric and was an electronics technician with GE and RCA for 13 years, retiring from GE. He had a love of music, water skiing, scuba diving and sailing, and he had his pilot's license. He is survived by his friend and companion, Donna Loveall, Lee's Summit, MO; former wife, Jo Ann Ross, Lee's Summit, MO; stepdaughter, Debi Bennett and stepgranddaughter, Danielle, both of Lee's Summit, MO; brother, Robert Ross, Colby, KS; sisters, Virginia Toohey and Anice Nixon, both of St. Louis, MO, Ellen and Frank Harrington, Bonner Springs, KS, Frances and Charles Simkins, Summerville, SC, and Rosemary and Roy O'Neill, Topeka, KS; and many nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO) 
 

LAURA M. SAMBURSKY 
Laura M. Sambursky, 78, Blue Springs, MO, died Friday, January 28, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital, Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 31, at the chapel. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 
 

ESTIL RAYMOND SHARP THELMA MAE SHARP 
Estil Raymond Sharp, 84, died on Thursday, January 27, 2000, and Thelma Mae Sharp, 82, died on Wednesday, Jan- uary 26, 2000, both of Kansas City, MO, at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 31, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday, January 30, at the chapel. Mr. Sharp was born in Jackson County, MO. He retired in 1970 as a truck driver with the Air Cargo Terminals and the Teamsters Local #41. He had worked for General Box Co. until 1951. Mrs. Sharp was born in Buffalo, MO. She had been an Auditor for the National Bellas Hess Co. She retired from Midland International, where she had been a Dis- Assembler. Mrs. Sharp had attended the Sunset Hills Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp are survived by their daughters and son-in-law, Betty Sue Cliff of North Kansas City, MO, and Barbara J. and Dan Jones of Kansas City, MO. Their grandsons and spouses, John Raymond and Susanna Lyn Cliff, Joseph Daniel and April Jean Jones, Timothy Joseph Jones, and Matthew Raymond Jones; great-granddaughters, Tabatha Sue Cliff and Michelle Lyn Cliff. Mrs. Sharp is also survived by a sister, Louise Albi; sisters- in-law, Rose Breshears and Mary Breshears. Mr. Sharp is further survived by a nephew, Buford Ottens, of California, and a niece, Naomi Davis. As they walked together with the Lord in this life. He drew them closer to him to continue their walk together in a new life, where they wait to greet us all as we each arrive. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO, 64119) 
 

MARION J. "ROCKY" SHORES 
Marion J. "Rocky" Shores, 82, of Urbana, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2000. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Interment Chapel; burial in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2021 S. Waverly, Suite 100, Springfield, MO, 65804. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah Terrace Park, 816-734-5500) 
 

ARITA D. STARK 
Arita D. Stark, Kansas City, MO, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2000, at her home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Chapel; burial in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 31, at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arita was born September 23, 1940, in Ellsworth, KS. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and devoted her life caring for her family and friends, and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Sneath. Survivors include her husband, Eulan D. Stark, of the home; son, Nathan J. Stark, Missouri City, MO; two daughters, Cherie D. Austin, Kansas City, MO, and Melanie Boerio, Columbia, MO; mother, Doris Sneath, Lyons, KS; one brother, Loran Sneath, Hutchison, KS; sisters, Glenda Sue Talbot, Pennalosa, KS; and two grandchildren, Hailey and Adam Austin. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah Terrace Park, 816-734-5500) 
 

ALTA MAY TAYLOR 
Alta May Taylor, 75, Belton, MO (formerly of Hermitage, MO), passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000, at her son's home. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Monday, January 31, at E.K. George & Sons Belton Chapel; burial in Nemo Cemetery, Nemo, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Belton chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Mrs. Taylor was born June 26, 1924, in Macks Creek, MO. She was former owner/operator of McCoy Hotel and Chicken Shack in Hermitage, MO. She was a Baptist and a former member of the Macks Creek Eastern Star. She loved to quilt and crochet and was an avid card player. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Taylor on April 2, 1981. She is survived by son, Duane and his wife, Peggy Taylor, Belton, MO; daughter, Vicki Orth, Shawnee, OK; brother, Keith Bonner, Maryland; sister, Nadine Worlein, Oregon; five grandchildren, Andy, Stephanie, Christy, Jolee and Cathy and her beloved great-grandchil- dren. (Arrangements: E.K. George & Sons, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012, (816) 322-2995) 
 

BOB LEWIS WARD 
Bob Lewis Ward, 74, Warsaw, MO, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, MO. Cremation. After a private family service, burial will be in Mount Moriah & Freeman Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Arrangements for a memorial celebration for family and friends are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit, 1600 North 2nd, Clinton, MO, 64735. Mr. Ward was born on February 7, 1925, in Drumright, OK. He grew up in Tulsa, OK, and moved to the Kansas City area in the late 1940's. He served in the United States Navy during WWII from 1943-1945. He was self-employed as a masonary contractor. He belonged to the International Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, the Tulsa Local #9 Masonary Union and the Tulsa Masonic Lodge #71 for over 50 years. He and his wife, Judy, operated the Hickory Hut BBQ in Lee's Summit, MO, for 7 years. They moved to Warsaw, MO, in 1988. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Robin Ward in 1991; two brothers, Harold Ward and Jack Ward; one sister, Ethel Briscoe and his parents, Glen and Mary Ward. He is survived by his wife, Judy Ward, Warsaw, MO; three sons, Bob L. Ward II, Pleasant Hill, MO; Rodney Ward, Lee's Summit, MO, Robert Dean Ward, Houston, TX; three daughters, Delores Adair and Patricia Walker, Tulsa, OK, and Laura Sunday, Leawood, KS; two brothers, Glen Ward and Lloyd Ward, Tulsa, OK; one sister, Mary Brown, Columbia, SC; 14 grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Metta Moore, Wichita Falls, TX. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, 816-942-2004) 
 

ROBERT DEAN WARREN 
Robert Dean Warren, 66, Odessa, MO, died January 28, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 31, at Timothy Lutheran Church, Blue Springs, MO; burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emma, MO. Friends may call 12:30-2 p.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Timothy Lutheran Church or Timothy Lutheran Early Childhood Center in care of Berg Mortuaries or the church. Mr. Warren was a retired Kansas City police officer and had worked for Yellow Freight Systems in Kansas City. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Bergmann) Warren, of the home; his mother, Lela Warren, North Platte, NE; two sons, both of Omaha, NE; and one brother, Charles, Pittsford, NY; and three grandchildren. (Arr: Berg Mortuaries, Concordia, MO) 
 

JEREMY LEE WATKINS 
Jeremy Lee Watkins, 18, Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Beaumont Baptist Church, 8319 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO, with a Mic-O-Say service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday prior to the services. The family suggests memorial contributions to a fund for Jeremy's daughter, Annessa, in care of Charter Funerals, 10250 W. 63rd Street, Merriam, KS 66203. Jeremy was a recent graduate of Excelsior Springs Vocational High School and attended Englewood Christian Academy where he leaves many friends. He was a member of Beaumont Baptist Church, an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop #201 at Maywood Baptist Church, and a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kelly Watkins, December 1999. Survivors include his parents, Lee and Chris Watkins, daughter, Annessa Marie Ortiz Watkins and her mother, Clarissa Ortiz, brothers, Lynn Butler, Chad Butler and Marcus Watkins, and sister, Veronica Watkins, all from the Kansas City area; grandparents, Joseph and Alice Shea, Kansas City, MO, Richard and Kathy Watkins, McNeal, AZ; maternal grandfather, Chris Ulmer, Maryville, MO; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and a nephews. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 
 

MARJORIE ERMALEE WEST 
Marjorie Ermalee West, 80, Belton, MO, died Friday, January 28, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Belton Church of Christ; burial in Belton Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday at Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Bible Association or the American Diabetes Association. Mrs. West was born October 31, 1919, in Humboldt, KS, the daughter of George William and Edith Hattie Maye Scott Anderson. She was a resident of the Belton (MO) area for 35 years and a member of the Belton Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. West Sr., on April 29, 1980. She is survived by one son, Herbert L. West Jr., Rich Hill, MO; three daughters, Louella M. Roper, Peculiar, MO, Connie J. Whittlesey, Rich Hill, MO, and Debbie Z. West, Belton, MO; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all her family and friends. (Arrange- ments: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO) 
 

MARK GENE WHITE 
Mark Gene White, 37, Independence, MO, died January 27, 2000. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel; burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the chapel. Mark was born October 15, 1962, in Kansas City, MO. He is survived by daughter, Ashley N. White; son, Aaron D. White; parents, Jack and Helen White, Independence, MO; sister, Robin Freeman, Merriam, KS; brother, Don White, Independence, MO; maternal grandmother, Charlotte Sibert; two uncles, David Sibert, Olathe, KS, and Les Sibert, Overland Park, KS; and several nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel) 
 

DRANE W. "TOBY" WILKINSON 
Drane W. "Toby" Wilkinson, 81, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2000, at his home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Carondolet Hospice. Mr. Wilkinson was born in St. Louis, MO. He was owner of Wilkinson Men's Clothing of Kansas City and St. Louis for many years, retiring in 1971. He was an instructor in the Woodbage Training program for the Boy Scouts of America and a leader of both Cub Scout Pack 66 and Boy Scout Troop 66. He attended Washington and Lee University and was a member of Delta Upsilon. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Hill in 1964 and son Drane W. Wilkinson, Jr., in 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Gore and Lucy Miller, both of Kansas City, MO; two sons, Douglas A. Wilkinson, wife Donna, St. Louis, MO, and Robert B. Wilkinson, wife Aileen, Pittsburg, KS; grandchildren, Drane W. Wilkinson III, Elizabeth Lewis, Cheryl Davis, Mindy Madison, Shannon Madison, Tillie Wilkinson, and Ian Wilkinson; nine great-grandchildren; and longtime friend, Dorothea Hellon. 
 

JIM WINANS 
Jim Winans, 80, Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, January 28, 2000. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave./ Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL, 33136. Jim was born April 24, 1919, in Chicago, IL. He was a graduate of the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. Jim served as a Lieutenant in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Macy's and Marshall Fields' as a retail manager and later as an administrator for UMKC. Jim was a member of the Abdallah Shrine Oriental Band, Delta Sigma Pi, and Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Winans is survived by his wife, Maxine, of the home; and his sons, Rick Winans, Overland Park, Jim Winans, Bonney Lake, WA, John Winans, Boulder, CO, Rocky Winans, Pensacola, FL; 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel) 
 

STANLEY RAY WISEMAN 
Stanley Ray Wiseman, 44, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2000, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, at the Grandview Assembly of God Church. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Climax Springs Cemetery, Climax Springs, MO. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Monday at the church. The family suggests contributions to the Grandview Assembly of God Church Building Fund. Mr. Wiseman was born February 5, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, and had spent all of his life in this area. He was a production manager for the House of Lloyd. He was a member of the Grandview Assembly of God Church. He authored a book entitled "Cody's Ride" which was published in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Amy L. Wiseman, of the home; a son, Jake T. Wiseman, two daughters, Rachel L. Wiseman and Laura A. Wiseman, all of the home; his parents, Jeannine and Josh D. Wiseman Sr., Lee's Summit, MO; two brothers, John David Wiseman Jr., Lee's Summit, MO, and Timothy D. Wiseman, Belton, MO; a sister, Tina J. Peter, Lee's Summit, MO; a paternal grandmother, Gladys Wiseman (formerly of Climax Springs, MO), Belton, MO; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home)

IRENE "NINE" ALKIRE 
Irene "Nine" Alkire, 81, Butler, MO, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Home, Butler; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Betty Wood, St. George, UT; nieces and nephews, Barbara Herrell and husband, Cameron, Ann Ratje and husband, George, all of Butler, David Alkire and wife Sherry, Adrian, MO, Willis Alkire and Wanda Wasson, both of Ft. Smith, AR, Roger Seeley and wife, Betty, Asbury, MO, Craig Wood, San Diego, CA, Mike Magers, Pat Magers, and Susan Magers, all of Whittier, CA, and Donald Magers, Torrance, CA; sisters-in-law, Loretta Magers, Apple Valley, CA, Virginia Smith, Lucerne Valley, CA, and Marian Magers and Lucille Magers Wilson, both of Whittier; great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was united in marriage to Iley Willis "Buck" Alkire on October 15, 1935; they were married for 56 years. (Arrangements: Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Home, Butler, MO) 
 

MAXINE ALLSUP 
Maxine Allsup, 85, of Lee's Summit, MO, died January 13, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 17, at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, Lee's Summit; burial in Lee's Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Langsford Funeral Home, where a rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mrs. Allsup was born November 18, 1914, in Manhattan, KS. She was one six children. Her grandfather came to this country from County Cork, Ireland. She worked for Graybar Electric Co., where she met her sweetheart, Raymond Allsup. They were married on August 31, 1957, in Kansas City, MO. Before she retired, she was a bookkeeper for A.E. Smiley Electric Co., for about 10 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a volunteer at Lee's Summit Hospital and John Knox Village. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Allsup, of the home, and one sister, Elizabeth Armstrong, Grand Island, NE. (Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO) 
 

BONNIE F. POWELL AMANN 
Bonnie F. Powell Amann, 68, Kimberling City, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at the St. John's Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 12 noon-1 p.m. Saturday, at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cape Fair Baptist Church. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 
 

CARL ANTHONY ARTESE 
Carl Anthony Artese, 80, North Kansas City, MO, passed away January 13, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, at Holy Rosary Church; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Sunday, at the Sebbeto Chapel, where the rosary will be said at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association. (Arrangements: Sebbeto Funeral Home) 
 

PAUL WHITTMANN BAKER 
Paul Whittmann Baker, 93, Knoxville, IA (formerly of Kansas City and Holden, MO), passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2000, at Fairview Cemetery, Holden, MO. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO. 
 

RUTH M. BARNES 
Ruth M. Barnes, 86, Topeka, KS (formerly of Clinton, MO), passed away Thursday, January 13, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton; burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Friday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to First Christian Church of Clinton and may be left at the funeral home. Ruth was married to George Barnes on November 14, 1937. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1985. She was a 50-year member of the Hope Chapter of Eastern Star in Pleasanton, KS. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Topeka and the Clinton Christian Church. She previously had been active in CWF and her Sunday School Class at Clinton Christian Church. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Williams, Lee's Summit, MO, Jane Newton, Fenton, MO, and Diane Hall, Topeka, KS; her caregiver and grandson, Chris Williams, Topeka, KS; six other grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Alberta Smith, Lee's Summit, MO; a half brother, Robert Terrill, Kansas City, MO; and number of nieces and nephews. 
 

ELIZABETH ANN BECKER 
Elizabeth Ann Becker, 88, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 12, 2000, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at St. Thomas More Church; burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 14, at McGilley State Line Chapel, where a rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Elizabeth was born November 11, 1911, in Wien, MO. She was a registered nurse, a graduate of the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. For many years, she worked for Dr. H.A. Underwood in his office at 24th & Denver, where she had a large and devoted following. She was at her best when she cared for others. We will always appreciate her nursing her mother and so many of her sisters and brothers in their last days. She was a member of St. Michael's and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Becker, Kate Seidel, Carrie Brown Giudici; brothers, John, Paul (who both died in infancy), Joseph, Francis, Herman, and Carl; niece, Loretta Frances Becker; nephews, William Becker S.J., Jimmy Becker; and great-nephew, P.J. Becker. She is survived by her nephews, Michael, John, and Gerald Becker of Kansas City, Richard Becker of State College, PA, Bob, Don, and Jim Becker of Houston, TX, Joe Becker of Arlington, TX; nieces, Catherine Giudici of Kansas City, Mary Giudici McDaniel of Brooklyn, NY, Barbara Pollard of Houston, TX, Carol Cartwright of Kent, OH, and Marilyn Meier of Washington, NJ. 
 

HARRIETT PATTIE BECK 
Harriett Pattie Beck, 83, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Camden Health Care Center, Harrisonville. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville; burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call 7-8 p.m. Friday at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, where a rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Beck was born October 8, 1916, at Bellefarm in Catharpin, VA, the fifth of 10 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther J. and Bertha J. (Polen) Pattie, five brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include her beloved husband, Frank, of 56 years of the home; one son, Frank C. Beck Jr. and his wife, Debra, of Norco, CA; one daughter, Cheryl Colwell and her husband, George, Boise, ID; one sister, Bertha Carpenter, Manassas, VA; six grandsons; brother-in- law, Bill Beck and his wife, Lou, Harrisonville, MO; and sisters-in-law, Virginia McClain and her husband Jim, Harrisonville, MO, and Eula Pattie, Triangle, VA. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO) 
 

RODNEY EUGENE BEST 
Rodney Eugene Best, 46, Olathe, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Olathe Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at College Church of the Nazarene, Olathe; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ron Best Memorial Fund, set up by Fairview Elementary School, to benefit Rod's son, Cooper. Contributions may be sent to the Credit Union of Johnson County, 13001 W. 95th Street, Lenexa, KS 66215. Mr. Best was born May 31, 1953, in Pontiac, MI, and had lived in the Kansas City area since 1980. He was a member of the College Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn K. Best, and son, Cooper J. Best, both of the home; sister, Joetta K. Shipley, San Diego, CA; and aunt, Sandra Paisley, Edmond, OK. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home) 
 

MARIE F. BOREL 
Marie F. Borel, 78, Overland Park, KS, died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at Grandview Care Center, Grandview, MO. Memorial services will be 12 noon Saturday, January 15, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. Cremation. Inurnment will follow services in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. There will be a visitation and time of remembrance from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108. Marie is survived by her husband, John Borel, of the home; four sons, Colonel John Borel and wife, Sharon, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, Gary Borel and wife Cindy, Lenexa, KS, Robert Borel and wife, Mary Jo, Randy Borel and wife Sally, all of Overland Park, KS; a sister, Shirley Langenhahn, Saint Petersburg, FL; 13 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel) 
 

PHILLIP WESTLEY BROWER 
Phillip Westley Brower, 23, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2000. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main St., Kansas City, MO. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Stine & McClure Chapel) 
 

LOUISE S. BROWN 
Louise S. Brown, Pleasant Valley, MO, died January 12, 2000, at Liberty Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Church-Archer- Pasley Funeral Home, Liberty; burial in Lock Springs Cemetery, Lock Springs, MO. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, January 14, at the chapel where an Eastern Star service will be at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64128. (Arrangements: Church- Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, Liberty, MO) 
 

ROSEMARY BROWN 
Rosemary Brown, 86, Kansas City, KS, passed away January 12, 2000, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, at Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, Kansas City, KS; burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel) 
 

JEAN BULLARD 
Jean Bullard passed from this life January 12, 2000, surrounded by her two sons, Randy R. and M. Scott Bullard and his wife, Kathy. She also leaves four grandsons, Kelly M., Chris S. Adam M., and Kevin W. Bullard, and her sister, Dottie Llafet, niece, Dr. Linda Snow, and nephew, Tom Snow. In the '50s and '60s, Jean sang with the "Twilighters," a vocal group with recordings and TV appearances, including the "Ed Sullivan Show." She sold real estate for 30-plus years, beginning with R.E. Grafton, then Hardin Stockton-Coldwell Banker and most recently J.D. Reece. She was a member of the Million Dollar Club. Jean was a volunteer for St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary for several years. She was a member of the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church. She traveled extensively, spending much time in Maui, Hawaii. Jean's zest for life, her contagious smile and spirited nature brightened many a room. God will smile knowingly as he answers the knock on the gate and hears the familiar -- "Bullard here." Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Friends and family are invited to attend graveside services 12 noon Saturday at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 
 

SANDRA FAYE BURRESS 
Sandra Faye Burress, 61, of Merriam, KS, died January 11, 2000, at Trinity Lutheran Manor. (Arrangements: Maple Hill Funeral Home) 
 

GUY BURRISS 
Guy Burriss, 98, Gower, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at the Gower Convalescent Center. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday, January 17, at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, MO. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower. On October 2, 1926, Guy married Cora Bell McFadden. They lived in Kansas City until 1973, when they moved to Branson, MO. His wife died in 1974, and Guy moved to Gower, MO in 1998. Guy worked for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority in Kansas City, MO, as a switchman for over 40 years. He is survived by a stepson, Clifford McFadden, Gower, MO; two stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Delia Burriss, Kansas City, MO. 
 

DAVID E. CAFFEY 
David E. Caffey, 61, Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Crescent Health Care. Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday, January 15, at Charter Funerals/Blue Ridge Chapel, 5000 Blue Ridge Cutoff; burial in Swan Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-12 noon Saturday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crescent Hill Health Care, 2108 South Mitchell St., Oak Grove, MO 64075, or Hospice of Blue Springs. David was born May 7, 1938, in Kansas City, MO. He served in U.S. Navy from 1956-1959. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He is survived by two sons, Ken Caffey, Lee's Summit, MO, and Keith Caffey and his wife, Suzette of Houston, TX; sister, Pat Horn, and mother, Eileen Caffey, both of Independence, MO; and two grandchildren, Alan and Jessica Ann Caffey. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, 816- 921-5555) 
 

JOHN KENNETH DIXON 
John Kenneth Dixon, Schulenburg, TX, died Monday, January 10, 2000. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 
 

MAY ERICKSON 
May Erickson, 57, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, January 10, 2000, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, ID. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO; burial in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO. Friends may call from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Haven, Harrisonville, MO, or to the charity of your choice. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO) 
 

ROSE MARIE FRANKLIN 
Rose Marie Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Rosary will be at 10 a.m. Interment will be 1 p.m. in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. The family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS, 66212, Born December 25, 1932, in St. Louis, MO, Rose Marie graduated from Webster College, St. Louis, MO, in the early 50's with a major in music and voice and a minor in science. After graduation, she accepted a position as music director at Laboure High School. In 1954, she married Dr. Curtis U. Franklin Jr., Curtis III, Vicki, and Lisa were born prior to moving to Kansas City , MO, three years later William, Valerie, and Rose Marie Jr. were born in Kansas City. For almost 20 years, she parlayed her education and God-given talents into rearing six children and planting seeds for an appreciation of music, dance, and mastering. In 1974, she started performing again, and participated in several local "Theatre Under the Stars" productions under the direction of C. Richard Pond. In 1989, she lost her mate, Curtis Jr., but Mama Franklin, as she was called, continued to mentor, practice, and perform until 1991. During this time she also shared her talents with the Charlie Parker Foundation. She watched the birth of her first grandchild, DeFrancis Curtis Young, in 1992. four years later, Ciru Marie Franklin, her granddaughter, was born. Over the last 8 years she spent many hours loving, correcting, kissing, and hugging her grandchildren… and they her. She is survived by all six of her children; son-in-law, Mark D. Young; and daughters-in-law, Carma Franklin and Wambui Ngotho-Franklin; two aunts, Roberta "Rosie" Bell and Elsie Thompson. Her extended family includes nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Her face will be missed, but her spirit lives in each of those she has touched and those they will touch. 
 

WENONA "NONIE" R. (HOLLINGER) FULLER 
Wenona "Nonie" R. (Hollinger) Fuller, 35, died January 8, 2000. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 16, at Rowland Heights Church of the Nazarene, Rowland Heights, CA, (626) 935-8807. In lieu of flowers, donations may go to Josiah Aaron Fuller, c/o Whittier Area CU, P.O. Box 200, Whittier, CA 90608. Mrs. Fuller is survived by her husband, Glenn; two-year-old son, Josiah Aaron; father, Michael Hollinger; sister, Paula Williams; brother, Michael Hollinger; and many others. Nonie was truly a Proverbs 31 woman, with a gentle spirit, quiet strength, and a passionate love for God, Glenn, and Josiah. Her faith is reflected in her quote, "I love you, Lord. Your spirit is my strength. Your love carries my burden. I will praise you with all that I am and all that I have." We will miss you, Nonie! 
 

JAMES H. GARLET JR.
James H. Garlet Jr., 87, Kansas City, MO, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at the Indian Meadows Nursing Center in Overland Park, KS. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 17, at the Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Highland Park Funeral Home. The family suggests contributions to the City Union Mission. Mr. Garlet was born in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a maintenance foreman for the Bendix Company for 28 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Colonial Presbyterian Church where he had served as a deacon. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, and was also a member of the Toastmasters. He is survived by his wife, Myra Garlet, of the home; a daughter, Judy Walden, Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. 
 

ALEACE D. GIBBS 
Aleace D. Gibbs, 80, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, January 10, 2000, at Truman Medical Center West. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2000, at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 3745 Chestnut St., with the Rev. Tony Cobbins officiating; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 
 

VIRGINIA J. GIBBS 
Virginia J. Gibbs, 77, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Medicalodge of Butler, Butler, MO. The family will receive friends 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Wallace Funeral Home, 422 N. Lake, Pleasant Hill, MO. Cremation. Burial in the National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, KS, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. (Arrangements: Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, MO) 
 

ESTELLA BERNICE GARNER "SKINNY" GUINN 
Estella Bernice Garner Guinn passed away January 10, 2000. She was born May 4, 1931, to Joseph Garner and Bessie Holland Garner of Kansas City, MO. Her mother, father, seven brothers, and five sisters, preceded her in death. She married Edward T. Guinn, May 23, 1975; they celebrated 24 years of marriage. He also preceded her in death. Bernice attended Wendell Phillips and Booker T. Washington Elementary School and Lincoln High School, graduating in May 1948. She also attended Avila College, training as a surgical nurse. Bernice joined St. Stephen Baptist Church in March 1939 and was baptized by the Rev. R.J. Jordan. She was active in Sunday school and Baptist Training Union. She was a member of the first young people's choir with Mrs. C. Anna Lee Wright, director, and later with Charles Love, director. She was an active member of the Lincoln High Choir, with John S. Williams, director. She was an active member of the American Business Women's Association, serving as secretary and other committee chairman. At the time of her death, she was president of the VFW 2069 Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the AARP and Palestine Activity Center. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Guinn of Kansas City; son, Edwin Earl Hamilton of Silver Springs, MD; grandsons Edward Thomas Dexter and Derrick Lawrence Guinn of the city; granddaughters, Domonique Alexandra Hamilton of Silver Springs, MD, and Rayvaughn Latrice Guinn of the city; sisters, Mildred Cannon, Pauline Garner of the city; special niece, Maudedith Johnson; nieces, Roxanne Pope, Hazel Mansell; nephews, James Garner, San Jose, CA, Edward Guinn, Kansas City, KS, James Garner Jr., California, Dexter R. Garner, Miliptas, CA; special neighbors, Earl and Elizabeth Crain; and special friend, Christine Brown. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, January 14, at Lawrence A. Jones Linwood Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephen Baptist Church, with the Rev. Eric Belt officiating; burial in Leavenworth, KS. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 
 

WILLIS R. HALL 
Willis R. Hall, 80, Clinton, MO, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He will lie in state 12 noon-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton, where funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Mr. Hall was a farmer and worked for Crowe Coal Company, retiring from Rock Island Railroad where he was a truck driver for 19 years. Preceding him in death are his parents; a brother, Jack Hall; a sister, Pauline Nielsen; and grandson, Bill Hudson. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of the home; two sons, Jerry Hall and Richard Hall, Clinton, MO; a daughter, Nancy Hudson, Leeton, MO; and one brother, Clark Hall, Raymore, MO. (Arrangements: Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, MO) 
 

MARY LOUISE HAMBY 
Mary Louise Hamby, 80, Shawnee, KS, passed away January 10, 2000, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, at Savior of the World Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS; burial in Bonner Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Building Fund, 103 East Insley, Bonner Springs, KS 66012. Mary Louise was born on December 12, 1919, in Edgerton, KS. She was the daughter of William F. and Vincentia McCarthy Braun. She graduated from Edgerton High School in 1937 and from Saint Francis School of Nursing in 1940. She received her Bachelor of Science from Saint Mary College in 1942. She attained the rank of Lt. Colonel in the United States Army Nurse Corps Reserves. During World War II, she served on hospital ships and on Leyte Island. Following the war, she was employed at Wadsworth V.A. Hospital. From 1956 to 1968, she was the Head Nurse in the women's building at the Topeka VA Hospital. Louise married Edgar J. "Ted" Hamby on June 1, 1968. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart Altar Society. Louise is survived by her husband, Ted, of the home; daughter, Dianna McKenzie, Lawrence, KS; three grandchildren, Scott McKenzie, Fort Collins, CO, Amanda and Erin McKenzie, Lawrence, KS; one brother, Ray Braun, Edgerton, KS; two sisters, Florence Lewis, Gardner, KS, Lois Roberts, Bonner Springs, KS; and many devoted nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Alden-Harrington Funeral Home) 
 

BOYD LINDSEY HARLAN 
Boyd Lindsey Harlan, 48, Port Charlotte, FL, died December 28, 1999. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Federated Church in Hamilton, MO, and at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 16, at the Belton Presbyterian Church, 122 Main St., Belton, MO. Burial will be private. A Memorial Fund has been established at the Mazuma Credit Union to help with funeral expenses. If you would like to contribute to this fund, you may contact Ron Brasfield or Dr. Sam Gulino at the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office, (816) 881-6600, or checks can be mailed to Mazuma Credit Union, 9300 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131-3000. Please make checks payable to the Boyd Harlan Memorial Fund, Account Number 131128-30. Boyd was born May 26, 1951, in Houston, TX. He moved to Port Charlotte, FL, in January 1998. He was an investigator for the Charlotte County Medical Examiner's Office. He had worked 10 years for the State of Missouri in Investigations, and before moving to Florida had worked eight years for the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office, Kansas City, MO. He moved to a small farm in Hamilton, MO, in 1993, to be with all of the animals that he loved to care for. He was a member of the Hamilton Federated Church. Survivors include his wife of nine years, Pamela Cochran-Harlan; parents, William Marion Harlan and Erma Rose Harlan, Columbia, MO; son, Joshua Andrew Harlan, Columbia, MO; daughter, Lindsey Jo Harlan, Independence, MO; and brother, Stanley Ray Harlan, Columbia, MO. (Arrangements: Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO, (816) 583-4423) 
 

COURTNEY M. HARRIS 
Little Miss Courtney M. Harris, four- year-old daughter of James Harris, Kansas City, KS, and Leola L. Williams, of the home, passed away January 11, 2000, at KU Medical Center. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel. (Arrangements: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel) 
 

CLAUDINE (WILKERSON) HOLMBERG HAWKINS 
Claudine (Wilkerson) Holmberg Hawkins, 88, N. Fort Myers, FL, (formerly of the Kansas City area), passed away Monday, November 29, 1999, at the home. No funeral services will be held, the body has been cremated; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home, 816- 942-2004) 
 

CLETIS V. HAYES 
Cletis Viola Hayes, 71, northeast Kansas City, MO, died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at Regency Care Center. Cremation. (Arrangements: C.H. Blackman & Son, Inc., (816) 241-4040) 
 

DON HUTSON 
Don Hutson, 68, Lebanon, MO, died Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at St. Johns Regional Health Center, Springfield, of kidney failure. Services will be 7 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Cowan Civic Center Theater, Lebanon, with Fredrick J. Weitkamp officiating. Don's personal preference was that donations be given to promote worthy causes. Therefore, the family requests donations in his memory be made to the Lebanon Arts Council or Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity in lieu of flowers or plants. Mr. Hutson is survived by one son, Eric Hutson and his wife, Christine, Lebanon, MO; three daughters, Sheila Hutson, Springfield, MO, Robin Hutson-Montoya, Kansas City, MO, and Heather Daye and her husband, Gary, Columbia, MO; five grandchildren, Cooper Lewis Hutson, Justin Linn Bentley, Nikolai Ariel Hutson Montoya, Dominica Pilar Hutson- Montoya, and Nicolas Dagaberto Alvardo. Mr. Hutson was an attorney and resided in Kansas City for 25 years before beginning his practice in Lebanon, MO. Mr. Hutson was born November 4, 1931, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Oak Grove (MO) High School (1949), and graduated with honors from Central College, Fayette, MO (A.B., 1953). He did graduate study at the University of Missouri (1954), and graduated with honors from George Washington University (J.D., 1958). He married Betty Switzer of Brunswick, MO, on September 7, 1952. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Hutson was a teacher and ordained minister. He taught and coached in Higbee, MO, and Centralia, MO, 1952-54. He was also staff assistant to Senator Stuart Symington (D-MO), 1955-1959; assistant prosecuting attorney for Jackson County, MO, 1959-1963; member of the Christian Church, American Trial Lawyers Association, Missouri Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Missouri Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Kansas City Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States; twice named in "Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges"; presently listed in "Who's Who in America," "Who's Who in the Midwest," "Who's Who in the United States," "Who's Who in American Law," and "Personalities of the West and Midwest". As a trial attorney, Mr. Hutson was engaged in private practice with Hutson, Hutson, & Hutson, L.L.C., with offices at 211 E. Commercial, Lebanon, MO 65536. Mr. Hutson was founder of the Lebanon Arts Council and was involved with the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce and Lebanon Concert Association. He was a member of the Laclede County Bar Association. Since 1955, Mr. Hutson had been an active member of Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity, one of the world's largest organizations. From 1976-78, he served as International Justice (president) of that organization. He was known for being perhaps that organization's finest leader ever, helping to pioneer Phi Alpha Delta's merger with the leading women's legal fraternity (Phi Delta Delta), expanding membership to lawyers and law students outside the United States, and pioneering pre-law, ethics and juvenile justice programs. (Arrangements: Colonial Funeral Chapels, Lebanon, MO) 
 

CLARA H. KOCH 
Clara H. Koch, 89, Leawood, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at the Sharon Lane Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Monday, at the chapel. If desired, contributions are suggested to the donor's favorite charity. Clara was born in Bessie, OK, and had lived in this area since 1951. She retired from Katz Drug Store in 1972 after working for 12 years. She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Koch, in 1983; and a grandson, David Koch, in 1996. She is survived by three sons and their wives, James and Alice Koch, Leawood, KS, Charles and Ellen Koch, Everett, WA, and Tom and Helen Koch, Sydney, Australia; grandchildren, Linda Bonewits and her husband Curt, Jeff Koch and his wife Rebecca, and Deanne Koch; and four great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel) 
 

GARY R. KRAMER 
Gary R. Kramer, 49, Emporia, KS, died Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at the home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Cathedral of St. Peter; burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral. The family suggests memorial contributions to Bishop Ward High School or the Cathedral of St. Peter. Gary was born January 16, 1950, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He attended St. Peter's School and graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1968. He attended Oklahoma State and Emporia State Universities. He had lived in Denver, CO, and Phoenix, AZ, before returning to Kansas. He is survived by his loving parents, Betty and Bill Kramer, Kansas City, KS; his brother and his wife, Bill and Pat Kramer, Lenexa, KS; sister and her husband, Nancy and Jim Amundson, San Diego, CA; a daughter, Sara Shapiro, Palm Harbor, FL; nieces and nephew, Katie Kramer, twins, Annie and Cassie Amundson, Joey Kramer; and aunt, Marie Smith, Prairie Village, KS. He was loved and will be missed by all who loved him. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home) 
 

ANNA REBEKAH LEIBENGOOD 
Anna Rebekah Leibengood, 103, Lawrence, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, KS. She donated her body to science at KU Medical Center. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Fund or Becky's Garden Fund, both of the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS, 66044. Miss Leibengood was born March 9, 1896, near Hiawatha, KS, to Christopher Elmer Leibengood and Estella Isola (Osgood) Leibengood. She was one of eight children. Miss Leibengood graduated from the School of Education at the University of Kansas in 1923 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Biology. She earned a Master of Science degree form the University of Kansas in 1939. She was a charter member of the Torch Chapter of Mortar Board. She taught physical education and zoology at Central High School in Kansas City, MO. She began teaching in 1923 and retired in 1964. She worked as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, for Head start, and as a volunteer for Douglas County Historical Society. She was a member of the Lawrence Color Camera Club, Retired Teachers Association of Kansas City, MO, the Retired Teachers Association of Lawrence, KS, and the Daffodill Club. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Dorothy Koch, Lawrence, KS; and several nieces and nephews. 
 

JOHN JESSUP LOTT JR. 
John Jessup Lott Jr., 81, Leawood, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2000. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Red Bridge Christian Church, 10842 McGee, Kansas City, MO; burial in Grayson Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Lott was born August 9, 1918, in Grayson, MO. He was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University. He worked for Armour and Co. for 41 years both in St. Joseph and Martin City, MO. During WWII he served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. Mr. Lott was a Thirty Second degree Mason, a member of Moila Temple in St. Joseph, and a member of the Red Bridge Christian Church. He was preceded in death by both his wives, Edythe Downey Lott and Cleojeane Robertson Lott; two brothers, and one sister. Survivors include his son, Jon Michael Lott and his wife, Patricia, Belton, MO; daughter, Melanie Lott Adams, London, England; stepson, Clio Robertson, Tulsa, OK; stepdaughter, Beth Kaparich, Missoula, MT; sister, Ida Jean Albee, St. Joseph, MO; one granddaughter, four stepgrandsons, one great- grandson, and two stepgreat- grandchildren. 
 

TIMOTHY L. MARTIN 
Timothy L. Martin, 46, formerly of Kansas City, KS, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2000, in Houston, TX. Cremation. Memorial services held Saturday, January 29, at the Friend's Church in Carlisle, IA. 
 

ROSE S. MURPHY 
Rose S. Murphy, 88, passed away January 12, 2000. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Park Lawn Funeral Home; burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Rose was born January 6, 1912, in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Cities Services for 21 years, and the Plumbers Local #8 for 12 years. An active member of the Starlight Chapter of American Business Women's Association, she was proud of her 30 years perfect attendance record. In 1990, she was selected as "Woman of the Year" and represented the chapter at the ABWA National Convention. She was a member of the Truman Medical Center Auxiliary, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and was an avid Bingo player. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stella and Filip Ergovich; her brothers, Nicholas, Joseph and Michael; and sister, Tillie Tryon. Survivors include her brother, William Ergovich and his wife, Mary; sister-in-law, Doris Ergovich; daughter, Mary Saggart, Kansas City; grandchildren, Michele Belson and her husband, David, Tallahassee, FL, Jan Burkhart and her husband, Dennis, Santa Ana, CA, and Jay Saggart and Heidi, Overland Park, KS; six great-grandchil- dren; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; her faithful companion, Dude; and a multitude of friends. Rose was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home) 
 

EDNA M. NISSER 
Edna M. Nisser, 86, Independence, MO, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday January 15, at Charter Funerals/Earp & Sons Chapel, 4707 Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO; burial in Mount Washington Cemetery. Friends may call 10:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Nisser was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nisser; a son, Fred Nisser; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by daughters, Mickey Curtis and Roberta Oliver; daughter-in- law, Barbara Nisser; sister, Dorothy Hamell; seven grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchil- dren; and many nieces and nephews. She was dearly loved by all. (Arrange- ments: Charter Funerals, (816) 921-5555) 
 

ROBERT H. OWEN 
Robert H. Owen, 56, Lenexa, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Friday, January 14, at McGilley & Hoge Chapel; cremation following services. Friends may call 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, Mid-America Chapter, 6811 W. 63rd Street, Suite 202, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202. Mr. Owen was an entrepreneur, started a restaurant business, later a grocery business and in 1995 founded Elite Courier Service. Robert had a love for square dancing, and Robert had a loving dog, Bogart. He is survived by his father, Alfred Owen, Ohio; his mother, Helen (Reis) Adams, Florida; three sons, Stuart Owen, Overland Park, KS, Christopher Owen, Shawnee, KS, and Andrew Owen, Shawnee, KS; two brothers, Dave Adams, Florida, Chuck Adams, Dallas, TX; girlfriend, Glenda Danner, Independence, MO; ex-wife, Shirley Owen, Shawnee, KS; and two grandchildren. (Arrange- ments: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 913- 642-3565) 
 

JAMES F. POE 
James F. Poe, 88, Grandview, MO, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2000, at his residence. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Faith Presbyterian Church, 8301 James A. Reed Road, Raytown, MO; a private burial will be held at a later date at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to any Hospice organization. Mr. Poe was born September 23, 1911, in St. Joseph, MO. He retired as an internal auditor at Armour & Co. after 47 years. He was a deacon at Faith Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Marie Poe. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lemmah Lee Poe, of the home; daughter, Sylvia Nolte and husband, Maurice; son, James D. Poe; and grandchildren, Kurt Nolte and Baya Clare. (Arr: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, (816) 942-2004) 
 

HARRY C. PRINDS 
Harry C. Prinds, 83, Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial will follow in the Monticello Union Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired, 3101 Main, Kansas City, MO 64111. Mr. Prinds was born June 6, 1916, in Johnson County, KS, to Hans Prinds Sr. and Emma (Christoffersen) Prinds. He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood, Westwood Lutheran Church, and was a past member of the Sunflower Sam's Camping Club. Mr. Prinds is survived by his wife of 60 years, Esther; his two sons, Gary C. and his wife, Julianne Prinds and Jerry K. Sr. and his wife, Edith Prinds; his brother, Hans Prinds Jr.; and his four grandchildren, Karly, Kelley, Holly and Kevan. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, (913) 631-5566) 
 

CLAIRE AUGUST PULLIAM 
Claire August Pulliam, two-month-old daughter of David Pulliam and Adina Sutmiller, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at her home in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 14, at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Eisenhower & DeSota Road, Lansing, KS. The Rev. Gary Applegate of the Scared Heart Church will officiate. Claire was born November 10, 1999, in Kansas City, MO. She is survived by her mother and father, David Pulliam & Adina Sutmiller, of the home; sisters, Maddie and Selena Sutmiller, of the home; maternal grandparents, John & Linda Lintner, Atchison, KS; paternal grandparents, Art & Joyce Pulliam, Clearwater, KS; maternal great-grandparents, Dorothy & Lee Leavitt, Denver, CO; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. (Arrange- ments: Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS). 
 

LUCILLE BIGGS REECE 
Mrs. Lucille Biggs Reece, 73, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 11, 2000, at home. Funeral services will be 12 noon Monday, January 17, at the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 2310 E. Linwood, Kansas City, MO; burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-12 noon Monday at the church. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 
 

JOSEPH F. RICHTER 
Joseph F. Richter, 76, Grandview, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Vencor Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Rd.; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Mr. Richter was born July 27, 1923, in Montrose, MO. He was a veteran of WWII where he served as staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Richter worked for General Motors for 30 years and retired in 1978. He was Vice-President of Local Union #93 for two terms. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Johanna Richter; brothers, Bud and Frank Richter; and sister, Rose. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Thelma, of the home; son, David J. Richter and his wife, Shelia; grandchildren, Daniel, Darren, Melisa and Melanie; 10 grandchildren; and sisters, Sis, Marie, Kat, Fern, Ruth and Marge. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, 816- 942-2004) 
 

FORESTINE M. RIGDON 
Forestine M. Rigdon, 91, Higginsville, MO, died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at Meyer Care Center, Higginsville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Hoefer Chapel, Higginsville; burial in Higginsville City Cemetery. Friends may call 1 p.m. until service time at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Higginsville Ambulance Fund. (Arrangements: Hoefer Funeral Home, Higginsville, MO) 
 

LYLE ROBARDS
Lyle Robards, 86, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Rd.; entombment in Mt. Moriah Mausoleum. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Redbridge United Methodist Church. Mr. Robards was born January 27, 1913, in Bates County, MO. He was a homebuilder in the Kansas City area for over 50 years. He was a member of Red Bridge United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #614 AF&AM, Scottish Rite, Shriners, and was active in the Boy Scouts for many years and belonged to the tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Faye; and son, Raymond. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mildred; daughters, Joyce Osborne, Diana McConnell and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Andrea and Larry Riggs, Derek and Ryan Granzella, and Erin and Philip Osborne; and brother, Harold Robards. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, (816) 942-2004) 
 

EXTER ROSS 
Mrs. Exter Ross, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 11, 2000, at Trinity Lutheran Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 17, at the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 3745 Chestnut, Kansas City, MO; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Monday at the church. (Arr- angements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel) 
 

MADELINE L. COPELAND ROTH 
Madeline L. Copeland Roth, 83, Kansas City, MO, died January 13, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, at the chapel. Mrs. Roth was a homemaker and is survived by her husband of 61 years, Frank Russell Roth, of the home; sister, Margaret Clark, Kansas City, MO; brother, W.T. Copeland, Excelsior Springs, MO; seven nieces and four nephews. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119) 
 

HELEN MARIE SCOTT 
Ms. Helen Marie Scott, 63, Excelsior Springs, MO, died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at Excelsior Springs Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the First Assembly of God Church, Excelsior Springs; burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Prichard Chapel in Excelsior Springs. Contributions may be given to the First Assembly of God Church in Excelsior Springs in her memory. Helen was born on November 15, 1936, in Clay County, MO, to Elza and Elzene (Willey) Carroll. She was a lifelong area resident. She had worked the past 10 years at the Hallmark Liberty Distribution Center as a zone maintenance person. Earlier she had been a hairdresser for 35 years, having worked at various hair salons in Excelsior Springs. Helen was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Excelsior Springs. Preceding her in death were her parents; and a sister, Bonnie Ganzer. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Sherry and Brian Nulsen, Smithton, MO, and Lea Shea, Excelsior Springs, MO; one brother, Bill Carroll, Lawson, MO; and a sister, Nissia Mae Traylor, Excelsior Springs, MO; four grandchildren, Tara and Scott Teegarden and Brianna and Ryan Nulsen; and two stepgrandchildren, Rodney Edwards and Brandon Nulsen. (Arrangements: Prichard Funeral Home, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024, (816) 630-3131) 
 

RONALD RAY SHROPSHIRE 
Ronald Ray Shropshire, 56, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away January 12, 2000, at his home after a long fight against brain cancer. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit. Cremation. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are preferred to Kansas City Hospice or Block Cancer Support Center. Ron was born August 22, 1943, in Buckner, MO, to Arnold and Anna Shropshire. He grew up in the Independence area and graduated from Van Horn High School in 1961. He served as a Medical Corpsman in the Navy from 1961-64. He attended Central Missouri State University and graduated with a B.S. degree in 1974. He was employed by the Food and Drug Administration for 22 years as a Consumer Safety Officer, specializing in biologics and blood bank safety. Through the years, he received numerous awards, including two Commendable Service Awards and two Special Citations from the FDA Commissioner. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Shropshire; a son, Ryan Shropshire, of the home; a stepdaughter, Lara Hampton, of Lee's Summit, MO; two granddaughters; two sisters, Patty Jo Sportsman of Clinton, MO, and Janice Corlies of Benbrook, TX; and a brother, William Shropshire, of North Kansas City, MO. (Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO) 
 

GERTRUDE J. O'NEAL STEPHENS 
Gertrude J. O'Neal Stephens, 87, Prairie Village, KS, died Sunday, December 19, 1999, at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park. Cremation. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 16, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 6630 Nall. Burial of the urn will be 4:15 p.m. Sunday, at the Graceland Cemetery, Weston, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Humane Society, P.O. Box 9791, Kansas City, MO, 64134-0791. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf) 
 

ELDON ARDYCE STERNE 
Eldon A. Sterne, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at his residence. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Newcomer Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call 6- 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Mr. Sterne was born March 10, 1917, in Brunswick, MO, and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a graduate of the University of Kansas. Eldon had served in the Navy during WWII as a chief specialist and was a physical instructor during part of his tour. After returning from the service, he worked as a high school teacher and coach and then returned to KU to study for his master's degree. Eldon donated many years to coaching Little League football and baseball, in which his sons participated. He left teaching after several years and retired as a director of Kansas City Parks and Recreation, after 25 years in 1980. He was a member of the Mt. Washington United Methodist Church and a member of both VFW Post #1000 and American Legion Post #0021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel A. Sterne, a son, David Sterne, and his mother, Gladys Sterne Kuhn. Survivors include two sons, William A. Sterne of Kansas City, MO, and John A. Sterne of Denver, CO; four daughters, Kathryn Shepherd and Marilyn McKenzie, both of Liberty, MO, Marcia Heiman of Linstrom, MN, and Ellen Steele of Kansas City, MO; sister, Monzelle Reed of Raytown, MO; 16 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 
 

VICTOR J. STUBLER, SR. 
Victor J. Stubler, Sr., 86, Kansas City, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Bethany Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Cathedral of St. Peter. Entombment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, at the Skradski Funeral Home, where the rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to the Cathedral Building Fund. Mr. Stubler was born in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifelong resident. He had been employed as a machine foreman for the Board of Public Utilities, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter, a former member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Retires Club of BPU. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Anna Marie Stubler, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Victor J., Jr., and Ramona Stubler, Katy, TX; four brothers, Joseph Stubler, Overland Park, KS, Raymond George Stubler, Smithville, MO, Edward Stubler, Independence, MO, and William Stubler, Basehor, KS; five sisters, Angela McDaniel, Riverside, CA, Agnes Saunder, Overland Park, KS, Helen Laundy, Kansas City, KS, Gertrude Bondank, Kansas City, KS, and Bernice Ruth, Edwards, MO; three grandchildren, Christina, Joseph and Angela Stubler, Katy, TX. (Arrangements: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS) 
 

ROBERT G. STUTZMAN 
Robert G. Stutzman, 83, Lee's Summit, MO, died January 11, 2000, at the Lee's Summit Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Rd.; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Robert was born November 10, 1916, and reared in Bryan, OH. He was a graduate of Ohio State University and received his masters degree from Columbia University, New York City. He taught high school in Ohio for two years before entering pilot training for the Army Air Forces. He was assigned to the 8th Air Force in England where he piloted a B-17 Flying Fortress in missions over Europe during WWII. Robert was awarded the Air Medal and three Oak Leaf Clusters, the American Distinguished Flying Cross, the British Distinguished Flying Cross, and the French Croix de Guerre. He retired from the USAF in 1963 as a Lt. Colonel and with his family moved to Grandview, MO, where he taught science for 12 years at Grandview Junior High School. Robert Stutzman was preceded in death by his daughter, Bobbye Stutzman Dodge. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of the home; daughter, Gayle Stutzman Evans and her husband Ed; his granddaughters, Larkin Evans, Allyson Evans, and Aubrey Dodge; and great- granddaughter, Breana, all of Lee's Summit, MO. He is also survived by his brothers, Charles Stutzman, Troy, OH, Kenneth Stutzman, La Habra, CA; and two sisters, Beaulah Beach and Helen Scharp, Winter Haven, FL. (Arrange- ments: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, (816) 942-2004) 
 

GRACE SWINTON 
Mrs. Grace Lucile Thompson Swinton, 74, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 17, at Swope Parkway United Christian Church, 6140 Swope Pkwy.; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel. (Arrange- ments: Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel) 
 

BEULAH M. TOYNBEE 
Beulah Maida Johnson Toynbee, 92, Gardner and Edgerton, KS, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Villa St. Francis, Olathe, KS. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 14, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, Olathe. (Arrange- ments: Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS) 
 

JOHN O. TRAVIS 
John O. Travis, 31, passed away January 11, 2000, at his home in Pittsburg, KS. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at The Butler Funeral Home, 22 South 18th Street, Kansas City, KS. Cremation. The family requests that any contributions be made to the Kansas Special Olympics. John was born November 17, 1968, in Little Rock, AR. He had lived in the Kansas City area most of his life. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Bobbie & Raymond Asher, Kansas City, KS; one brother, William Travis II, Olathe, KS; and his maternal grandmother, Loretta Beatty, Kansas City, KS. (Arrangements: The Butler Funeral Home, (913) 321-2222) 
 

RUTH "NANA" TREANOR 
Ruth "Nana" Treanor, 104, Kansas City, MO, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center. Graveside memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Lee's Summit Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Overland Park Host Lions Club Endowment Fund are suggested by the family. Ruth was born in 1895, in Columbia, MO, with her life blessing the entire 20th Century. She was employed for more than 35 years in the Kansas City area, including work at the North American Aviation assembly plant during World War II. Ruth was preceded in death by one of her twin daughters, Carolyn Louise Canaday, Lee's Summit, MO. Survivors include daughter, Olivia Ann Bueche, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Carol Lou Ashburn and son-in-law, Ed Ashburn, Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family. (Arr- angements: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO) 
 

PATRICK ROBERT TREINEN 
Patrick Robert Treinen, 77, Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at a Kansas City, MO, Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Marysville, KS; Rev. George Bertels officiating; burial in St. Gregory's Cemetery, Marysville, KS. A wake service will be 7 p.m. Friday, at the church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, at the Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville, KS, and one hour prior to service time Saturday, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. 
 

RUTH ERNESTINE TULEY 
Ruth Ernestine Tuley, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2000, at the Independence Health Care Center. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, MO. Contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Independence. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 
 

VERNA VIETS 
Verna Viets, 88, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2000, at Delmar Gardens Nursing Home, Lenexa, KS. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Boonville, MO, with the Rev. Kenneth Frerking officiating; burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville. Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Bethany Lutheran Church or the Olathe Hospice. (Arrangements: Thacher Funeral Home Boonville, MO) 
 

JAMES S. VOSSMER
James S. Vossmer, 79, Lake Bruce, IN (formerly of Edwardsville, KS), died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, at the Alden-Harrington Chapel, Bonner Springs, KS; burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Basehor, KS. Friends may call 3-5 p.m. Sunday, January 16, at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Edwardsville Christian Church. Mr. Vossmer was born July 17, 1920, in Leavenworth, KS. He was a linotype operator, retiring in 1982. He was formerly a member and an elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, KS. He was an Army veteran of WWII, attaining the rank of technical sergeant. He was formerly active in the Boy Scouts, the Eagles Lodge and the Kaw Valley Rock Club and served as vice-president of the Kansas City Typographical Union #80/M7. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Vossmer, in 1994. Mr. Vossmer is survived by his wife, Jean Vossmer, of the home; two sons, Steven Vossmer, Kansas City, MO, and Thomas Vossmer, Beatrice, NE; two brothers, Eugene Vossmer, Stockton, CA, and John Vossmer, Leavenworth, KS; and six grandchildren. (Arrangements: Alden- Harrington Funeral Home, Bonner Springs, KS) 
 

MARJORIE M. WAGGONER 
Marjorie M. Waggoner, 73, Osawatomie, KS, died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at her home. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Coffel- Schneider-Torneden Chapel, Pleasanton, KS. Friends may call from 12 noon until service time Saturday, at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Shriner's Transportation Fund. Interment will be in the Trading Post Cemetery, Pleasanton, KS. (Arrangements: Coffel- Schneider-Torneden Funeral Home, Pleasanton, KS) 
 

DAVID FORSYTHE WEAVER 
David Forsythe Weaver, 83, passed away January 11, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital. Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 13th and Broadway, Kansas City, MO. Friends may greet the family at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Music Ministry of the Cathedral, where David sang as a paid member of the Boy's Choir for a number of years. Sometime later he joined the adult choir. Mr. Weaver was born July 22, 1916, in Joplin, MO. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Kansas City, where he attended Paseo High School, and was graduated from Park College in 1968. As a Naval pilot during WWII, he served with the distinction as Lt. Comdr., flying missions in Europe as well as in the Pacific Theater. His great love of flying inspired a request that the ashes of his remains be cast into the waters near Pensacola, FL, where he was trained - a request that will be honored at an appropriate time. A lifelong theater enthusiast, he, with the help of friends, installed a pipe organ in his Kansas City home. He also was instrumental in moving the theater organ once housed in the Midland Theater into the Music Hall, where today it serves as a fine instrument for concertizing by gifted theater organists. Mr. Weaver served many years as a Metallurgist for the Armco Steel Co., where he retired in 1983. Survivors include an aunt, Letha Babb; several cousins; and his life long companion of the home, Bill Wilson. Loyalty and integrity were hallmarks of his character. He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed. (Arr: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, (816) 942-2004) 
 

NORMAN F. WESTHEIMER 
Norman F. Westheimer, 88, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 13, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital. A private memorial service will be held for the family. Friends are welcome to call at the home on Saturday, January 15, from 2-5 p.m. Norman Westheimer was born in Kansas City and was a lifelong resident. He attended Bryant Elementary School, was a member of the first graduating class of Southwest High School, and attended the University of Illinois, where he was a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. Mr. Westheimer was an owner, with his father, Arnold, of the Shawnee Dairy Cattle Company, located in the stockyards district. In 1956, he became the general manager of the first Government Employees Mart (GEM) in Kansas City, and became a vice-president of its parent corporation as the company expanded nationally. Since his retirement, Mr. Westheimer was active in the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), an organization sponsored by the Small Business Administration. With other SCORE volunteers, he counseled many area small businesses. Mr. Westheimer is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rhea; a son, Stephen, and a daughter, Nancy, both of Santa Fe, NM; and a sister, Betty Berns, San Antonio, TX. 
 

ELIZABETH L. WHIFFEN 
Elizabeth L. Whiffen, 88, Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully January 11, 2000. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Mt. Moriah andFreeman Chapel. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Overland Park Church of Christ. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, 816- 942-2004) 
 

DAVID ROY WINBIGLER 
David Roy Winbigler, 49, Burleson, TX (formerly of Kansas City, MO), died on January 11, 2000, in Burleson. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2000, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home, Gladstone, MO, where a rosary will be said at 1:45 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Winbigler was born August 13, 1950, in Kansas City, MO. He was a graduate of North Kansas City High School and owner/manager of an automobile dealership in Texas. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Jonell Winbigler; sisters, Lynne Mills and her husband, Gary Mills, Mary Jane Gorbet and her husband, Eldon Gorbet, and Whitney Harris and her husband, Mike Harris; children, Karl David Winbigler and wife, Melissa, of Kansas City, MO, Jessica, Amy, and Michael Winbigler of Arlington, TX. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119) 
 

EDWARD PATRICK "PAT" WIXTED JR. 
Edward Patrick "Pat" Wixted Jr., 84, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Bethany Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Skradski Funeral Home, where the rosary will be said at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. Mary/St. Anthony Catholic Church or to the Strawberry Hill Museum. Mr. Wixted was born in Cedar Rapids, IA. He moved to Newport Beach, CA, at the age of 13, then to Denver, and after serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. moved to the Kansas City area. He received a B.A. in engineering from the Kansas State Agricultural College, and a master's in business administration from Northwestern University of Illinois. He was a member or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a lifetime member of Strawberry Hill VFW Post #7026, and the Flying Tigers during WWII. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, and many other service connected ribbons and three bronze service stars. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean (Delich) Wixted, of the home; one daughter, Jane L. Wixted, Scottsdale, AZ; one brother, Lawrence "Bud" Wixted, Placentia, CA; one sister, Annellen Mattice, Bremerton, WA; and many nieces and nephews. (Arrange- ments: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS) 
 

ILYA ZASLAVSKIY 
Ilya Zaslavskiy, 90, of Olathe, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Johnson County Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 14, at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, family suggests contributions to Kehilath Israel Synagogue. (Arrangements: Louis Memorial Chapel)

DON LESLIE ADAMS
Don Leslie Adams, 59, Shawnee, KS, passed away Monday, November 30, 1998, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at the Drexel United Methodist Church, Drexel, MO; burial in the Sharon Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee and 10:15-11 a.m. Thursday at the church in Drexel. Memorial contributions may be sent to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Mr. Adams was raised in Drexel, MO, and moved to the Kansas City area in 1965. He was employed with Hallmark Cards for over 34 years. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Lucile Adams. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Manczuk Adams, of the home; son, Ronald Rupp and his wife, Sherri, Prairie Village, KS; and two granddaughters, Cynthia and Brittney Rupp. (Arrangements: the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee)

DONNIE LOY ANDERSON
Donnie Loy Anderson, 40, Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, November 27, 1998, at Bethany Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 4, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel, Kansas City, KS; burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Friday at the chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels, Kansas City, KS)

THOMAS BRIAN ANDERSON
Thomas Brian Anderson, 52, Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, November 29, 1998, at his home. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, KS; private family interment in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, where the rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the ALS Association, 8340 Mission Rd, Suite B4, Prairie Village, KS 66206. Tom was born January 25, 1946, in Newport News, VA, to Marguerite and Lewis Anderson. Tom grew up while moving around western Colorado, the son of a mining engineer. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1969, with degrees in civil engineering and business. He married Bonnie Jean McGlinn in Emporia, KS, on October 3, 1970. Tom had been employed by Proctor & Gamble since 1969, and had worked in Kansas City, New Orleans, and New Jersey. His last position was group manager for Folger's Coffee. He was a board member for Assistive Technology for Kansans, and was formerly on the board of directors for the ALS Association. Tom was an avid runner and bicyclist, and completed four marathons. He enjoyed coaching his sons in baseball, basketball, and soccer. He was a parishioner for the Church of the Ascension. Tom showed amazing courage in his eight-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gherig's disease. Even though he had limited movement, he had just completed a novel, soon to be published. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite and Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Anderson, and two sons, Brian Kile and Christopher Thomas, all of the home, and brother, Douglas, Clearwater, FL. He will also be missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Throughout his disease, Tom maintained his wit and humor. His courage and perseverance were an inspiration to all who knew and loved him. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel)

MITCHELL A. BROWN
Mitchell A. Brown, 83, died Saturday, November 28, 1998. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at the Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Meyer Blvd. United Methodist Church, 815 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131 or the Landing Optimist Club, 210 Country Lane, Kansas City, MO 64114. Mr. Brown was born June 27, 1915, in Havere, MT. He was an Army veteran of WWII and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Optimist Club and was a 50-year member of the Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge. He was former owner of Allen's Drive-in. He is survived by two sons, Lance Brown, Olathe, KS, and Mike Brown, Everett, WA; one granddaughter, Lisa Bassan, Peachtree, GA; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Wilma Catherwood, Springfield, IL. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel)

ROY L. BROWN JR.
Roy L. Brown Jr., 72, Pittsburg, MO (formerly of Kansas City, MO), passed away Sunday, November 29, 1998, at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, MO. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO, where Masonic Rites by the Hogles Creek Masonic Lodge #279 and Military Rites by the Galmey VFW Post #9638 will be held; burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to CMH Hospice, 1500 N. Oakland, Bolivar, MO 65613 or PDSC Travel Fund. (Arrangements: Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO)

VIOLA BROWN
Viola Brown, 91, Olathe, KS, passed away Monday, November 30, 1998, at the Villa St. Francis. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the George F. Porter and Sons Funeral Home; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Action, Inc. Mrs. Brown was born February 10, 1907, in Kansas City, KS. She was the co-owner of Brown Sheet Metal for 20 years retiring in 1970. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter, Allen; and sister, Katherine Allen. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara A Schuster, Olathe, KS; sister, Barbara Brewer, Kansas City, KS; two grandsons, Jeffrey Thornburgh, Lenexa, KS, and Jerold Thornburgh, Topeka, KS; and five great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: George F. Porter and Sons Funeral Home)

RODNEY S. BUEHRING
Rodney S. Buehring died November 29, 1998, in Roswell, GA. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 731 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Mr. Buehring was the beloved husband of Delores, devoted father of Jeff and Debby, grandfather of Matthew, and brother of Warren and Dale Buehring and Beverly Nyhus. Mr. Buehring was a military veteran. He served as regional vice president of Lightoiler Inc., before becoming president and CEO of Illumination Plus Inc. He was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. A devoted family man and friend, he will be missed by all who knew him. (Arrangements: H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill, 45509 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30319)

FREDERICK R. CHAPMAN
Frederick R. Chapman, 71, Bella Vista, AR, died November 29, 1998, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rogers, AR. He was born June 3, 1927, in Minneapolis, MN, to Dwight R. and Bertha P. Chapman. He was regional general manager for the USF&G Company before moving to Bella Vista in June, 1963. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Chapman, Bella Vista, AR; two daughters, Barbara Heffner, London, England, and Elizabeth Tomlin, Smithville, MO; three sons, Michael Oliphant, Wichita, KS, Patrick Ol-iphant, Collierville, TN, and Kelle Oliphant, Edmond, OK; two daughters, Cheryl Hoelscher, Lee's Summit, MO, and Dixie Cragg, Blue Springs, MO; son, Leonard Gardner, California; and 17 grandchildren. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at Bella Vista Lutheran Church, Bella Vista, AR, with Pastor Edward Swenson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bella Vista Lutheran Church. (Arrangements: Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, Bella Vista, AR)

ELIZABETH GEROW CHOATE
Mrs. Elizabeth Gerow Choate, Jacksonville, FL, beloved wife of Leon T. Choate, died November 29, 1998. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 3, at Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, with the Rev. Fred Woolsey of First Christian Church of the Beaches officiating. Born in Raleigh, NC, Mrs. Choate had recently moved from Overland Park, KS, to Jacksonville. She is survived by her husband, also of Jacksonville, FL, and brother, James A. Gerow, niece, Anna Gerow, and nephew, David Gerow, all of Burlington, NC. (Arrangements: George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL 32216)

THOMAS M. CHOLLET
Thomas M. Chollet, 72, Kansas City, MO, died Friday, November 27, 1998, at his home after a long illness. Funeral liturgy will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Meyer Blvd. and Holmes Rd., where visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Daybreak Adult Day Services Fund for Client Services. Mr. Chollet is survived by his wife, Regina H.; his children: daughter, Michele Chollet and son-in-law, Dan Devine, son, Greg Chollet and daughter-in-law, Jackie Springer, daughter, Annette Swem and son-in-law, Bob Swem, daughter, Catherine Chollet and son-in-law, Keith Crowder, daughter, Melissa Chollet and daughter, Jessica Chollet and son-in-law, Bob Cook. Tom was blessed with 13 grandchildren: Timothy Cummings, Tim and Joseph Devine, Christine Chollet, Desiree, Katherine, Antonia and Matthew Swem, Kyle Crowder, Matthew and Anthony Lero and Madeline and Benjamin Cook. He is also survived by two brothers, James Chollet and sister-in-law, Joyce, and Bob Chollet and sister-in-law, Lynn. Tom was a man of integrity who was true to himself and to those who loved him. He was a blessing to his family! (Arrangements: Kansas City Funeral Directors)

DAVID CONTRERAS
David Contreras, 61, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died on November 27, 1998, at his residence in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church; burial in St. John's Cemetery, Omaha, NE. Visitation was Monday at the Troia Funeral Home, Omaha, NE, with a Christian wake at 7 p.m. (Arrangements: Troia Funeral Home, Omaha, NE)

FRANCES E. DAVIDSON
Frances E. Davidson, 91, Independence, MO, passed away November 29, 1998, at St. Mary's Hospital, Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at St. Mark's Catholic Church; burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at Sheil Colonial Funeral Home, where a rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Mrs. Davidson was born June 20, 1907, in Kansas City, MO. She was a former member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church and now a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church. She was a longtime member of the St. Stephen's Catholic Church Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer L. Davidson, in July of 1998. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth A. Davidson, St. Joseph, MO, and Fred L. Davidson, Independence, MO; sister, Marie B. Kohnen, Independence, MO; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Sheil Colonial Funeral Home)

LEONARD "DON" DeATLEY
Leonard "Don" DeAtley, 66, Bella Vista, AR, died Sunday, November 29, 1998, at Northwest Medical Center, Springdale, AR. Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jean Tittle, #35 Tewksbury Circle Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714; or a charity of the donor's choice. Mr DeAtley retired from the Kansas City division of General Motors after 25 years. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Sherry DeAtley; eight children: Donna Didier, Pocola, OK, Rita Tharp, Lowell, AR, Donald A. Clewell, Lee's Summit, MO, Rick H. Clewell, Harrisonville,MO; Allison Ferrendelli, Chino Hills, CA, Kira DeAtley, Kansas City, MO, Shannon Gregory, Nashville, TN, and Chad Crawford, Kansas City, MO; and 11 grandchildren.

HAZEL MAXINE DODGEN
Hazel Maxine Dodgen, 78, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, November 28, 1998, at the Regency Care Center, Independence. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at Blackman Chapel, where the visitation will be at service time; interment in Mt. Washington Cemetery. (Arrangements: C.H. Blackman & Son, Inc.)

HOWARD RAY ELROD
Howard Ray Elrod, 57, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Saturday, November 28, 1998, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the First Church of the Nazarene, Kansas City, MO; burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Friends may call 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Cancer Research, c/o Speaks Suburban Chapel. Howard was born April 28, 1941, in Halltown, MO, and had lived in the Independence and Lee's Summit areas for over 30 years. He was the owner and operator of Preferred Dental Resources for many years and until the time of his death was an equipment specialist with Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. Howard was active in sports and had coached several youth teams. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his wife, Edie Elrod and a son, Brent Elrod, both of the home; a daughter, Jill Delk and her husband, Scott, Independence, MO; a brother, Glen Elrod, Clinton, MO; six sisters, Erma Misemer, Topeka, KS, Velma Goodrum, Lamar, MO, Helen Bailey, Carl Junction, MO, Betty Runion, Bethany, OK, Ruth Human, Tulsa, OK, and Rachel Elrod, Aurora, CO; two step-brothers, Howard Landess, Independence, MO, and Warren Landess, Mt. Pleasant, SC; and his stepmother, Dorothy Elrod, Lamar, MO. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Sophia Elrod; a brother, Harvey Elrod; a sister, Vera Elrod; and a stepsister, Almetta Owen. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel, 39th Street at M-291, Independence, MO)

JESSE W. FLEWELLING
Jesse William Flewelling, 65, Hardin, MO, died Monday, November 30, 1998, at Ray County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at Lavelock Cemetery, Hardin, MO. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Snow Funeral Home, Richmond, MO.

MYRTLE G. GILSTAD
Myrtle G. Gilstad, 102, died Saturday, November 28, 1998. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 4, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 91st & Mission Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the memorial fund at the church. Mrs. Gilstad was born November 3, 1896, in Wausau, WI. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection; a member of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in Wausau, WI; and a member of the Eastern Star Chapter #123. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Gilstad, in 1930; and a son, Nolan Gilstad, in 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Kathlyn Hudson and her husband, Thomas, Belton, MO; two sisters, Sue Kiefer and Edna Scott, both of Wausau, WI; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Mount Moriah & Freeman Chapel)

THOMAS LINDSAY GREENING
Tom passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 1998. A public memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December, 2, at McGilley & Hoge Chapel; private inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. Tom was the beloved husband of Ruth Lamberson for 57 years; father of Joyce and her husband Bill Forson, Janice and her husband, Ron Jones, and James and his wife, Diana Greening; grandfather of Sherry and her husband, Alan Lightwine, and Stacy and her husband, Stuart Osborne, Robert Jones, Stephanie Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Laura Greening, and Jeffrey Greening; great-grandfather of Sarah Lightwine and Nicholas Osborne; brother of Kenneth Greening, Marion Winn, and Virginia Sands; and son of Nora O'Hara and Thomas L. Greening Sr. Tom was born on September 20, 1918, in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. Tom owned and operated his own real estate company. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. Tom was led by his faith in God, and he led his own family by setting an example of how we all should live. Tom was a quiet, gentle man, who could light up a room with his wonderful smile. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS 66204)

HELEN ELIZABETH HESS
Helen Elizabeth Hess, 86, Clinton, MO, passed away Sunday, November 29, 1998, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at Holy Rosary Catholic church; burial in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, where the rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Hess is survived by three daughters, Mary Lasswell and her husband, Joe, and Barbara Lasswell, all of Clinton, MO, and Suzanne Messer, Blue Springs, MO; one son, Mike Hess, Pope Creek, TX; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. (Arrangements: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO)

JESSIE M. JACKS
Jessie M. Jacks, 100, Edwardsville, KS, died Saturday, November 28, 1998, at Parkway Care Center, Edwardsville. Memorial services will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 20, at the Stony Point Christian Church; burial in Stony Point Cemetery. (Cremation). Memorial contributions may be made to the Stony Point Point Christian Church Library or Building Fund. (Arrangements: Fulton-Nickel Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS)

LEOLA IRENE (DOLLEY) JOHNSTON
Leola Irene (Dolley) Johnston, 84, Lexington, MO, passed away Sunday, November 29, 1998, at Smithview Manor, Lawson, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at Walker-Nadler Chapel, Lexington; burial in Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington. Visitation will be 10-11a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawson United Methodist Church. (Arrangements: Walker-Nadler Funeral Home, Lexington, MO)

ELBRIDGE H. KRUEGER
Elbridge "Nubs" H. Krueger, 78, Gladstone, MO, died Monday, November 30, 1998, at St. Luke's Northland Hospital, Barry Road Campus. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at Charter Funerals/Northland Chapel, 77 NE 72nd St.; burial in Barry Cemetery. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Nubs was born September 28, 1920, in Kansas City, KS., He was a member of Oakland Park Baptist Church. After retiring from Missouri Pacific Truck Lines, he moved to Warsaw, MO, where he loved to fish. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Krueger; two daughters, Linda Odom, McLouth, KS, and Marsha Westhoven, Kansas City, MO; sister, JoAnn Booth, Great Bend, KS; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Charter Funerals, 921-5555)

ROSE C. MAHONEY
Rose C. Mahoney, 93, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, November 30, 1998, at Villa St. Joseph Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at Guardian Angels Church; burial will be Saturday, December 5, in Holy Family Cemetery, Hannibal, MO. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at McGilley Midtown Chapel, where the rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Mass offerings to the church. (Arrangements: McGilley Midtown Chapel)

ROBERT FLOYD MARTIN SR.
Robert F. Martin Sr., 93, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, November 30, 1998, at Holmesdale Nursing Center. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, or 12 noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the chapel. Contributions may be sent to the Roanoke Christian Church. Mr. Martin was born February 7, 1905, in Kansas City, MO. He was a grinder for Allied Signal for 21 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Roanoke Christian Church and a charter member of the I.A.M. Local #314 and Local #990. He was preceded in death by his wife, Belva M. Martin, on February 1, 1989. He is survived by a son, Robert F. Martin Jr., Baldwin City, KS; two daughters, Robelle Watson and her husband, James, and Betty Brown and her husband, Dallas, all of Kansas City, MO; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel)

RONALD RAY MASON
Ronald Ray Mason, 44, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 23, 1998. Funeral service will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel, 4316 Troost, Kansas City, MO; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. (Arrangements: E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel)

MURREL "GENE" MATTINGLY
Murrel "Gene" Mattingly, Independence, MO, died Saturday, November 28, 1998, at his residence. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at George C. Carson and Sons Independence Chapel; burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital Fund. Mr. Mattingly was born March 12, 1922, in the Independence Sanitarium and was raised in the Greater Kansas City area. He graduated from Benjamin Harris Grade School in Kansas City, MO, and William Chrisman High School, class of 1940. He attended Kansas City Junior College, University of Kansas, Lawrence, and the Kansas City Art Institute. He served 20 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve, serving on full active duty during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired after serving as chief hospital corpsman and was a member of the American Association of U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman. Mr. Mattingly worked at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in the Medical Administration Division and retired after 20 years of service. He was an artist, serving two terms as president of the Independence Art Association and one term as president of the Greater Kansas City Art Association. Mr. Mattingly was a Free Mason and member of the McDonald Lodge #324, A.F.&A.M., Independence, MO; Independence Chapter #12, Royal Arch Masons; Palestine Commandery # 17, Knight Templar, Independence Council #49; Cryptic Masons, Independence, MO, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction of U.S.A.; and the Legion of Honor of the Ararat Shrine, Kansas City, MO. He followed the teachings of Unity. Mr. Mattingly leaves no family. (Arrangements: George C. Carson and Sons Independence Chapel)

MARY JACQUALINE MAYNARD
Mary Jacqualine Maynard, 69, Kansas City, MO, (formerly of Greenfield, IN), passed away Tuesday, November 24, 1998, at Summit Nursing Home. Services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 4, at Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church, 2853 Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64128.

SHIRLEY IRENE MILLER
Shirley Irene Miller, 72, originally of Independence, MO, died Wednesday, November 18, 1998, at Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL. Cremation at Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala. Memorial donations may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital Cardiology Department, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108. A native of Independence, Mrs. Miller graduated from Chrisman High School in 1944. She moved to Ocala in 1983. She is survived by her husband, Duane Miller, of the home; three sons, Gary Miller, Independence, MO, Terry Miller and his wife, Judy, Kansas City, MO, and Philip Miller, of the home; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had attended 39th St. RLDS in Independence for 18 years before moving to Ocala.

ANDREW C. "UNCLE BUS" O'NEAL
Andrew C. "Uncle Bus" O'Neal, USN (Ret.), 83, Clinton, MO, died Sunday, November 29, 1998, at his home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at White Chapel Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Hospice in care of the funeral home. Mr. O'Neil was born in Stanberry, MO. He was a veteran of the Navy and served during World War II and the Korean War. Following retirement from the Navy in 1961, he lived in Urich, MO, for 37 years and drove a school bus for the Ballard School for 18 years. He had made his home with his sister in Clinton for the past year. He was a member of the Montrose (MO) VFW, American Legion Post #371 of Urich, MO, and the National Association of Atomic Veterans. He is survived by three sisters, Marie Sayles, Clinton, MO, Marguerite Guinn, Kansas City, MO, and Ruth Paterson, Sugar Creek, MO, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles Leo O'Neal and Kyle O'Neal; and two sisters, Mildred Wilson and Gertrude Tarwater.

LAWRENCE S. "SHORTY" PINE
Lawrence S. "Shorty" Pine, 85, Lee's Summit, MO (formerly of Lone Jack, MO), died Monday, November 30, 1998, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 3, at the Stanley & Son Funeral Home; burial in Lone Jack Cemetery. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Stanley & Son Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill, MO)

LEO I. PORTER SR.
Leo I. Porter Sr., 87, Warsaw, MO (formerly of Kansas City, MO), died early Monday, November 30, 1998, at Warsaw Health Care Center, Warsaw. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, De-cember 2, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, with Fr. Dennis Schaab officiating; burial in Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw. Family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Family suggests memorials to St. Ann's Catholic Church, c/o Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.

EDWARD CLYDE "PEANUT" POSTON
Mr. Edward Clyde "Peanut" Poston, 58, Lawson, MO, died November 29, 1998, at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the Community Alliance Bible Church in Lawson; burial in Mt. Ayers Cemetery, Altamont, MO. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Jarman Chapel in Lawson. Mr. Poston was born on January 23, 1940, in Winston, MO, to George M. and Frances (Eppard) Poston. He had lived most of his life in this area. He was employed for the past 36 years as a maintenance man at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for Trans World Airlines in Kansas City, MO. He had served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Community Alliance Bible Church in Lawson. He was married on December 27, 1962, to Sandra Caldwell. Preceding him in death were his father, George M. Poston, on December 5, 1989, and a sister, JoAnn Eaton, on December 4, 1995. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra Poston, of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Stephanie Poston, Hamilton, MO, and William "Bill" Poston, Scottsdale, AZ; daughter and son-in-law, Janna and Jeffrey Myers, Lawson, MO; his mother, Frances DeBoer, Scottsdale, AZ; one brother, George Poston, Cave Creek, AZ; and a sister, Louise Stapp, Liberty, MO; five grandchildren. (Arrangements: Jarman Funeral Home, Lawson, MO)

DANIEL REED
Daniel Reed, 78, Independence, MO, died Sunday, November 29, 1998, at Independence Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel; burial in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence. Friends may call 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel (Arrangements: George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel)

RETHA MAE RICHARDSON
Retha Mae Richardson, 95, Lawrence, KS (formerly of Shawnee, KS), died Sunday, November 29, 1998, in Lawrence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the Monticello United Methodist Church, Shawnee; burial in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Monticello United Methodist Church or the American Lung Association, c/o of Warren-McElwain Morturay, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

MICHAEL KEITH ROGERS
Michael Keith Rogers, 10, Raytown, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 1998, at Children's Mercy Hospital. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday, December 5, at the First Baptist Church of Raytown; burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends are invited to share their written thoughts of Michael by bringing them to a visitation from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Michael Rogers Memorial Fund, c/o Blue Ridge Bank, 6202 Raytown Trafficway, Raytown, MO 64133. Michael was born April 19, 1988, in Independence, MO, and had lived all of his life in this area. He was a fourth grade student at Spring Valley Elementary School of Raytown. Surviving are his parents, Michael and Linda Rogers, and brother, Jaime Rogers, of the home; two sisters, Linda Michelle Pritchett, Raytown, MO, and Christina Ford, Kansas City, MO; paternal grandparents, Larry and Joann Shideler, Clifton, CO, and George and Rita Rogers Fristoe, MO; maternal grandmother, LaVerne Hicks, St. Louis, MO; maternal grandfather, Leslie Lewis, St. Louis, MO; paternal great-grandmother, Helen Shideler, Drexel, MO; paternal great-grandfather, J.W. Freeman, Hardin, MO; maternal great-grandmother, Lula Helming, St. Louis, MO; and many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel)

VIOLET R. RUTHERFORD
Violet R. Rutherford, 96, Olathe, KS (formerly of Lawrence, KS), died Saturday, November 21, 1998, at the Royal Terrace Care Center of Olathe. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 3, at Grace United Methodist Church of Olathe. Private burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, KS. (Arrangements: W.L. Frye and Son Mortuary and Crematory, Olathe, KS 66061)

ALTHEA L. SANBORN
Althea L. Sanborn, 60, Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Sunday, November 29, 1998, at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at the First United Methodist Church, Excelsior Springs; burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Excelsior Springs Hospice or the First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Althea was born December 23, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, and had lived in Excelsior Springs for 27 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Excelsior Springs. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years, was in the choir and the bell choir. She served as chairperson of the Administrative Board and was on the Building Committee. She had been an active member of the Westview School, serving as president of the PTA and also as a teacher's aid. She was known as the "picture lady" at the school. She had also been a leader for the Cub Scouts and the Girl Scouts. She was married to Lawrence "Larry" Sanborn, on May 14, 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray W. and Lydia J. (Peterson) Burkhart. She is survived by her husband, Larry, of the home; two sons, James L. Sanborn, Excelsior Springs, MO, and Gerald L. Sanborn, Lawson, MO; one daughter, Sharon L. Barnes, Excelsior Springs, MO; two brothers, Louis Burkhart, Kansas City, MO, and Kenneth Burkhart, Big Springs, TX; two sisters, Carrie Ann Pelster, St. Louis, MO, and Janet Henry, Olathe, KS; and four grandchildren, Nichalas Sanborn, Brittany Sanborn, Katlynn Barnes and Rudy Geber. (Arrangements: Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, MO)

MAURINE H. SIMKINS
Maurine H. Simkins, 83, Overland Park, KS, died November 23, 1998, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS. Services are private. (Arrangements: Kansas City Funeral Directors)

JASPER SMITH
Jasper Smith, 91, Kansas City, MO, died November 28, 1998, at Swope Park Ridge Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 4, at E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel, 4316 Troost; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will 9-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. (Arrangements: E.R. Morris Funeral CHapel)

MARY LOUISE SNYDER
Mrs. Mary Louise Snyder, 95, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died November 14, 1998, at the Manistee Medical Care Facilities in Manistee, MI. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 21, at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Manistee, Cremation. Interment in the memorial garden of the church. (Arrangements: Johnson Funeral Home, Manistee, MI)

REV. KATHERINE STORER
Rev. Katherine Storer, 80, rural Osborne, KS (formerly of Lenexa, KS), died November 29, 1998, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 1998, at Alton United Methodist Church, Alton, KS, with the Rev. Gary Davison officiating; burial in Osborne Cemetery, Osborne, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alton United Methodist Church, Salvation Army or the charity of the donor's choice c/o Clark-Gashaw Funeral Home, Osborne, KS.

LEWIS STRICKLIN
Lewis Stricklin, 99, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 28, 1998, at the home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at the Gilbert Memorial AME Church, 3700 Topping; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mr. Lewis was born April 22, 1899, in Scott Station, MO. He moved to Kansas City, MO, when he was 19 years old. He was a steward emeritus in the AME church, where he served for more than 65 years. He joined the Local #555 Mason & Plaster Tenders Union. At the time of his passing he was the oldest surviving member. He worked on many of the old landmark buildings in Kansas City. He is survived by four daughters, Frances L. Pitts, Rosemary Calmes, Fannie Nelson and Viola G. Gillespie and one daughter-in-law, Edith Stricklin, all of Kansas City, MO; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grand-children; and 17 great-great-grandchild-ren. Mr. Stricklin's extended family includes Dr. Stanley L. and Dorothy Counts and their children; and many relatives and friends. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel)

EDGAR WILLIAM WALTON JR.
Edgar William Walton Jr., 66, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, November 29, 1998, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at Park Lawn Funeral Home; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home)

NOAH JEAN WANLESS
Noah Jean Wanless, infant son of Wendy Wanless, Shawnee, KS, passed away Saturday, November 28, 1998, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Mission, KS. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, December 3, at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee. Cremation. (Arrangements: the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee)

ARIC L. WASHINGTON
Aric L. Washington, 27, Junction City, KS, passed away November 25, 1998, at Geary County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, in Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel)

FRANK C. WEST
Frank C. West, 72, Independence, MO, died November 26, 1998, at Monterey Park Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, at Sheil Independence Ave. Chapel; inurnment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Friends may call 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Medical Center of Independence Auxiliary. Mr. West was born August 31, 1926, in Kansas City, MO. He was a lifelong area resident and volunteered his services at the Medical Center of Independence where he was a member of the hospital auxiliary. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked at Paul's BarBQue. He was also a spot welder for the Vendo Co. and machine operator for Guy's Foods. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Carrie West. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Sgt. Donald and Shannon West, U.S. Army, Anchorage, AK; brother, Harold West, Tavares, FL; and sister, Margaret Cox-Reed, Kansas City, MO. (Arrangements: Sheil Independence Ave. Chapel)

JAMES WRIGHT
James Wright, 75, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 27, 1998, at the home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 4, at New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Thursday, at the Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel. (Arrangements: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel)