William Yanovich

March 2, 2009

William "Bill" J. Yanovich, 42, Stanley, Kan., passed away at home on March 2, 2009. A private family service will be held.

Ethel Reynolds

March 1, 2009

Ethel Marie Reynolds, 82, Raytown, Mo., passed away March 1, 2009, after a long illness. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Gregory Hills COGH, 7020 James A. Reed Rd, KCMO. Ethel was born in Dunlap, Iowa, and lived most of her life in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was a…

Nancy Deibler

February 27, 2009

Nancy Deibler, 60, of Overland Park, KS died Friday, February 27th surrounded by her partner Deb Bigogno and family. Services will be held at Unity Temple on the Plaza (707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112) on Saturday, March 7th. Visitation is scheduled from 1PM to 2:30PM with memorial services following immediately after. In…

Laurie Lightner

February 26, 2009

  Laurie Anne Lightner, 45, of Columbia passed away peacefully Thursday, February 26, 2009, in her home after a three year battle with cancer. Upon her request, the family will hold a memorial service at 4 p.m. Monday, March 2, at The Crossing Church. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service…

Clarence McMillen

February 26, 2009

Clarence Joe “C.J.” McMillen, 78, Odessa, MO passed away February 26, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held 10 AM-12 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Buckner. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. C.J. was born November 10, 1930 to Ovid Wilson…

Weston Smithwick

February 25, 2009

Weston Francis Smithwick, 94, Plattsburg, MO passed away February 25, 2009 at Clinton Care and Rehab in Plattsburg.  Cremation.  Mr. Weston will be buried at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine at a later date.

Frank Lincicome

February 25, 2009

Frank Lincicome, 65, of Centralia, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at his Sister’s home.  He was born December 5, 1943 in Kansas City, MO the son of Buck Lincicome and Marion Winters.  He was employed off and on for 20 years with the garment industry.  Frank was currently employed at Prenger’s Foods in the deli. …

Muriel Pirtle

February 24, 2009

Muriel Pirtle, 84, walked into the arms of her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of February 24, 2009. Muriel was born on August 8th, 1924, in Huntington, England. Muriel came to the United States as a war bride in March of 1947. Muriel was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers,…

Robert Freeman

February 22, 2009

      Robert Freeman, 56, Kansas City, MO, passed away February 22, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday February 27, 2009 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO, 64133. A visitation will be held Friday at 10 AM…

William Stewart

February 22, 2009

William P. Stewart, 82, of Schell City, MO passed away February 22, 2009 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, MO.  William was born on April 19, 1926 in Johnson City, MO to Homer and Lavina (Rash) Stewart. 

Viola Houston

February 21, 2009

Viola Houston, 69, Tonganoxie, KS passed away at Tnganoxie Nursign Center on February 21, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

William “Bill” Greer

February 21, 2009

William James “Bill” Greer, 55, of Columbia passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 at his home.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia with Eulogies following the visitation.  Bill was born March 5, 1953 in Roswell, New Mexico to the late Edward and…

Jerry Shaffer

February 20, 2009

Jerry Lynn Shaffer, 53, born February 20, 1955, died at home on February 20, 2009 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Shaffer and Ruby Calvert Hill. He is survived by his brother, John C. Hill; sisters Janet Sue Schnegelsiepen and JoAnn Hill Wymer; and many aunts, uncles, nieces,…

Ina Coffman

February 19, 2009

Ina Coffman, 70, Warrensburg, MO passed away February 19, 2009.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Mary Bernardin

February 19, 2009

Mary Dell Bernardin, 82, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at her Lone Jack home.  Mrs. Bernardin was born February 21, 1926 in Baxter Springs, Kansas.  She lived her childhood years in Southwest City, Missouri.  After living in Hobbs, New Mexico for a period, she moved to Santa Monica, California in…

June Kirkland

February 18, 2009

June Rose Kirkland, 78, Higginsville, Missouri, passed away February 18, 2009 at her home. Cremation no services.

David King

February 17, 2009

David King David King, 62, of Liberty, Missouri, born in Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away February 17, 2009 at Liberty Hospital. Cremation with no services (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 816-313-1677)

Iris Smith

February 17, 2009

Iris L. Smith, 84, Independence, MO passed away February 17, 2009. Iris was born March 28, 1924 in Mankato, Kansas. She worked as a medical secretary for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Henry Smith. Survivors include: son, Dana Smith, Bemidji, MN; daughter and son in law, Dawn &…

Lowell Pierce

February 16, 2009

Lowell Eugene Pierce, 82, Lawrence, KS passed away February 16, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS.  Cremation.  A military service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery on February 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM. 

Carol Anderson

February 16, 2009

Carol Ann Anderson, 51, Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 16, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held 10-11 AM, Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for William’s college fund. Carol was born…