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The Excelsior Springs Standard publishes death notices free of charge as a public service. They are edited for length, clarity and conformity to style. An expanded obituary (indicated by an asterisk below) is available for a fee. Contact your funeral home for more information.)
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Robert Abbiatti
Robert G. Abbiatti, 88, Liberty, Mo., died Friday, April 30, 2010. Mr. Abbiatti was born Oct. 30, 1921, in Miller, the son of Bill and Marie Abbiatti. He was married to his wife, Dorothy, on June 2, 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Perry Abbiatti. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Abbiatti; sons, David Abbiatti and Glenn Abbiatti; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty. Graveside services were scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Shiloh Cemetery in Greenfield.
Duaine Alderman
Duaine George Alderman, 79, Lawson, Mo., died Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Mr. Alderman was born July 23, 1930, in Table Rock, Neb., the son of George Walter and Sylvia Marie (Shepherd) Alderman. He was married to Opal Irene O’Roke on Dec. 10, 1960; she survives. Mr. Alderman attended rural schools in Nebraska. He moved to Kansas City in 1952 and worked in various employments before going to work for Ford Motor Company in Claycomo. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Excelsior Springs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Sharon Hudlemeyer; one brother, Arthur Alderman; and one sister, Lucille Clark. In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Larry Alderman, Kearney, Marie Wiltfong, Lawson, and Myra Browning, Kansas City; one stepson, Terry Newell, Lathrop; three brothers, Walter Alderman, Omaha, Neb., Darreld Alderman, Independence, and Byford Alderman, Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Shrie Henrichsen, Pawnee City, Neb.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, at Polley Funeral Home in Lawson. Burial with military honors will follow in Lawson Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Florence Armstrong
Florence Adams Armstrong, 86, Liberty, Mo., died Friday, April 16, 2010, at her home. Ms. Armstrong was born Nov. 6, 1923, in Liberty, the daughter of Howard and Eula (Burnett) Swafford. She worked for 34 years in the catalogue department at Montgomery Ward, retiring in 1982. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo H. Adams; and brother, Elmer Swafford. Survivors include three children, Evelyn Carroll, Wichita, Kan., Howard Adams, Hannibal, and Robert Adams, Liberty; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Visitation was held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, followed by a service celebrating her life at 11 a.m., both at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty. Arrangements are through Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Judy Belt
Judith Charline Belt, 64, Liberty, Mo., died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from a massive stroke. Ms. Belt worked for Hallmark Cards for 20 years, and had also worked for Guy’s Foods and Farmland Industries. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce O’Bryan. Survivors include her mother, Charline Seele; son, Darrell Purdue; daughter, Christy Clement; her husband, Tom Belt; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m., both at Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty. Arrangements are through Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA or Wayside Waifs.
Ron Bleyenberg
Clarence Ronald “Ron” Bleyenberg, 69, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Saturday, April 17, 2010. Mr. Bleyenberg was born Oct. 6, 1940, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Clarence J. and Grace N. Renner Webber Bleyenberg. He worked as a carpenter. Survivors include his father, Clarence; two daughters, Lisa C. Brown and Diane R. Herron; brother, Larry Bleyenberg, Denver, Colo.; and sister, Donna Wells, Denver, Colo. Services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, at the State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Arrangements are through Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs.
“Bob” Briggs
Robert L. “Bob” Briggs, 80, Liberty, Mo., died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at his home. Mr. Briggs was born March 6, 1930, in Norris, the son of Sam and Audrey (Shroder) Briggs. He spent 30 years as an educator, including at Liberty High School from 1958 to 1962, then at North Kansas City High School from 1962 to 1988. He also taught evening classes for CMSU in Independence for several years. He was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Ringen) Briggs; children, Susan Moorefield and Scott Briggs; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, at Liberty United Methodist Church. Services followed at 11 a.m. Monday, also at the church. Arrangements are through Park Lawn Funeral Home in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty United Methodist Church or Liberty Hospital Hospice.
“Bud” Burton
Lewis William “Bud” Burton, 71, Lathrop, Mo., died Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Lawson Manor and Rehabilitation Center in Lawson, Mo. Mr. Burton was born March 24, 1939, in Kansas City, the son of Lomi Wilbur and Helen B. (Cave) Burton. He was employed by the railroad as a mail handler out of Union Station in Kansas City until he retired. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Burton; and a sister, Rossetta Huddleston. Survivors include three children, Helen McConville, Kingston, Buddy Burton, Wichita, Kan., and Carrie Burton, Kansas City; one sister, Mary Vandyker, Cedar Park, Texas; and eight grandchildren. Memorial arrangements are being planned by Mr. Burton’s family. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Polley Funeral Home in Lawson.
Donald Chapple
Donald Richard Chapple, 87, died Monday, April 5, 2010. Mr. Chapple was born April 27, 1922, in Liberty, Mo., the son of Dealy and Richard Chapple and older brother of Evelyn, Margaret, Martha Lee and Catherine Fay. He was married to Charlene Kapka on Feb. 9, 1951; she preceded him in death on March 26, 1999. He worked for Sharp Bros. Construction Co. in Kansas City until he retired at age 65. He later came out of retirement to build the American Royal building in 1991. He was a member of Faubion United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Abbigail Arnold. Survivors include three children, Gary F. Chapple, Patricia K. Meijer and Debra J. Oman; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church on N. Oak Trafficway. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 10, also at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park. Arrangements are through Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, Attn: Resource Development, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108.
Lillian Coffer
Lillian L. Coffer, 92, Richmond, Mo., died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Ray County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond; burial in Cravens Cemetery in Camden. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. SunDAy, May 2, at the funeral Home.
“Vicki” Danner
Victoria “Vicki” Lynn Danner, 43, Richmond, Mo., died Thursday, April 20, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lexington; burial in Old Catholic Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m.
*Gladys De Berg
Gladys Grace De Berg passed away April 7, 2010, at Liberty Terrace Nursing Home in Liberty, Mo. An only child, she was born Jan. 20, 1916, to Frank and Clara (Pernitke) Karnatz in Chicago, Ill. Gladys led an active and sometimes adventurous life. She knew Al Capone, whom she met at a club she frequented, and was taught to swim by Johnny Weissmuller. She loved big band music and dancing, her favorite partner being Harold De Berg, whom she married in 1938. Harold worked for the Chicago and North Western Railway as a general roadmaster. Their first home was in a camp car with kerosene lamps and a coal stove—no electricity or running water. Their first son was born there. They soon moved to Palatine, Ill., where a second son was born. Gladys took care of the children and worked with Harold’s mother in her restaurant. She and Harold followed the railroad jobs as he was promoted, moving to Redfield, S.D., Ames, Iowa, and back to Palatine. Besides working in the restaurant, Gladys was employed as a house mother in a sorority house in Ames, and from Palatine she worked at Crawford’s Department Store and managed the Jewel T cafeteria. Her dear Harold died in December 1973. Gladys then met and married Jerry McFarland, who had four children. Jerry died soon after that, and Gladys was left to raise a second family alone. Her next companion treated her royally and they traveled all over in a motor home. After buying a home in Mountain Home, Ark., he died and Gladys was left alone again. She later married Merle Grafe and they enjoyed their time in Mountain Home until he passed away and she moved to Kearney, Mo. Gladys’s strong personality was born of adversity and survival. She made many friends over the years, some of whom didn’t always agree with her, but through it all she maintained a deep faith in her Savior and His promise of eternal life. Wherever she lived, her participation in the Lutheran church was extremely important to her, especially in Mountain Home, Ark., where she was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran for many years. Gladys was a member of the Chicago and North Western Women’s Club and Women of the Moose No. 104, Boone, Iowa. She loved antiques, fine jewelry, fancy clothes and especially her grandchildren, for whom she always made time. They remember fondly the special holidays, trips to Arkansas, adventures in the rail yards and ice cream treats. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. Gladys is survived by her sons, Douglas, Kearney, Mo., and Richard, Cumming, Ga.; grandchildren, Chris Armstrong, Cheryl De Berg, Mike De Berg, Lynn Patterson and Kerry Paquette; and four great-grandchildren. Interment was held Monday, April 12, in Ames, Iowa. Arrangements are through Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Kearney, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stephen Lutheran Church Building Fund, 205 N. Forest Ave., Liberty, MO 64068.
*Virginia Duvall
Virginia Duvall, 91, of Marshall, Mo., died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Ms. Duvall was born Sept. 7, 1918, in Malta Bend, Mo., the daughter of the late Phillip Nickerson and Jesse Viola Jackson Nickerson. On March 7, 1941, in Boonville, Mo., she married Ed Duvall, who preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1996. She had lived in Saline County most of her life and was a cake baker extraordinare, and retired from ConAgra Frozen Foods. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Union Extension Club and Frilly Frosters Club and was a 4-H leader for many years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Grace Nickerson; two sisters, Emma Sublette and Dorothy Howard Meinershagen; and three brothers, Leroy, Marvin and Virgil Nickerson. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Lawrence and husband, Russell, of rural Lawson, Mo.; two sons, Ronald Duvall and wife, Phyllis, of Marshall and Edward Duvall, of rural Warsaw, Mo.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Houston (Phil) Nickerson, of Columbia, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 19, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with the Rev. Vernon Maxted officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Lamine Cemetery in Cooper County. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Food Pantry.
*Edith Mae Edie
Edith Mae (Nickols Wasson) Edie, 84, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Friday, April 30, 2010. Mrs. Edie was born Jan. 14, 1926, in Des Moines County, Iowa, the daughter of George Raymond and Edith B. (Stonehouse) Nickols. She was married to Wendal W. Wasson Sr. on June 15, 1944. He passed away Sept. 2,1969. In 1971, she was married to John W. Edie. He passed away in October 1986. Mrs. Edie worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Burlington, Iowa, the Elms Hotel as a switchboard operator and at Whitaker Cable in Excelsior Springs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Nickols and an infant brother, George Raymond Nickols Jr.; two sisters, Velma Miller and Betsy Kurrie; a son-in-law, Paul Williams; a grandson, Michael Thomas; and a great-grandson, Jamie Clay Williams. Survivors include a daughter, Christine L. Williams of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; two sons, W. Wayne Wasson Jr. and wife, Linda, of Westminster, Colo., and Raymond E. Wasson and wife, Rose, of Richmond, Mo.; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Larry Esslinger
Larry Frederick Esslinger, 72, Liberty, Mo., died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at his home. Mr. Esslinger was born Oct. 27, 1937, in Havana, Ill., the son of Charles F. and Lois (Potter) Esslinger. He worked for 38 years at Bituminous Insurance Companies before he retired in 2000. He was a member of the Excelsior Springs Golf Club. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Beverly J. Esslinger; three daughters, Tracy WIley, Tiffany McCulloch and Jennifer Armstrong; brother, Gary Esslinger; sister, Karen King; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, followed by a celebration of his life at 4 p.m., both at Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty. Private inurnment in Glenridge Cemetery.
Max Fields
Max Edward Fields. 46, Deerfield Beach, Fla., died November 17, 2009, at his home.
Mr. Fields was born Sept. 17, 1963, in Kansas City, Mo. He worked as a restaurant manager for several years. Survivors include his mother, Donna E. Hensley, and stepfather, Billy R. Hensley; one grandmother, Roberta A. Davis; two brothers, Ray Allen Fields and Estel William Tierney, both of Kansas City; one sister, Donna Roberts, Kansas City; and other relatives. Cremation. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Old Union Christian Union Church, 17990 North Union Rd., Lawson, Mo. Local arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Mo.
*Bill Gross
William Richard “Bill” Gross, 77, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Born May 23, 1932, in Maryville, Mo., he was the son of Francis Joseph and Marguerite (Bluel) Gross. On June 7, 1977, he was married to Janet Dorothy June, who preceded him in death March 15, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Karl Stephen Gross and David Gross; and three sisters, Mildred Peters, Elizabeth Gross and Rita Gross. Surviving are a stepson, Bill Mitchell and wife, Claudia; two sisters, Margaret Bears and Mary Ann Gross; brothers, Robert Gross, Donald Gross, Edmund Gross, Thomas Gross and Harold Gross; one granddaughter, Christine Sharp and husband, Mark; three great-grandchildren, Avery Sharp, Addison Sharp and Andrew Sharp; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gross attended public schools and graduated from high school in Maryville, Mo. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in the United States Army from Oct. 31, 1952, to Sept. 30, 1954, before receiving his honorable discharge, obtaining the rank of Sergeant. In 1955 he was employed by Bendix, which later became Honeywell, where he was a highly skilled and technical electronic assembler. He retired in 1997 after 42 years of employment. Bill was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Excelsior Springs, where he served as Eucharistic Minister for several years. He also volunteered at the Good Samaritan Center and Broadway Bargains. He was a member of IAM Union Local 314 and enjoyed painting and exploring his creative mechanical abilities. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Excelsior Springs. Burial will follow at Resurrection North Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 5, at the church, with a Rosary Service at 6 p.m. Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Memorial contributions may be given to the church.
*Bob Hacker
Bob Samuel Burten Hacker, 84, of Independence, Mo., passed away Monday, April 26, 2010. Bob was born in Lamar, Colo., on Sept. 16, 1925, to Paul A. and Nellie W. (Jagers) Hacker. He graduated from high school in Anaheim, Calif., and then served in World War II with the Central Europe Air Offensive, where he received the Army Good Conduct Medal, the WWII Victory Medal and the Army Occupational Medal-Germany. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Army, Bob graduated from Dale Carnegie Professional Sales Training and was a salesman for construction materials. He retired as a Vice President and General Manager. Bob served as a High Priest and was an active member of the Community of Christ Church Walnut Gardens Congregation in Independence, Mo., and Juan Tabo Congregation in Albuquerque, N.M. He was President of the West Texas-New Mexico District and was Pastor of the Pennsylvania Ave Congregation. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, M. Juanita (Cook) Hacker; and a son, Steve Hacker. Bob is survived by his wife, Norma L. (Campbell) McCarroll Hacker; daughters, Rebecca Brown and husband, Frank, of Tucson, Ariz., and Sammie Schick and husband, John, and Deb Mulligan and husband, Ed, all of Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, Larry Hacker and wife, Melanie, of Albuquerque, N.M.; his stepdaughters, Debbie Vahldick and husband, Mike Howell, of Dunedin, Fla., Ginny Miller and husband, Ken, of Independence, Mo., Leigh Ann Williams and husband, Gregg, of Leesburg, Va;. a stepson, Scott McCarroll of North Kansas City, Mo.; and many grandchildren. Cremation is planned, with a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Walnut Gardens Community of Christ, 19201 E. R.D. Mize Rd., Independence, Mo. Arrangements are through Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Mo. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in his name to Outreach International. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.
*Lesley Harmon
Lesley E. Harmon, 29, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at her home. Lesley was born April 24, 1980, in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the daughter of Richard M. and Denise K. Hamer Harmon. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard; and her paternal grandparents, Dick and Pat Kuhnhoff. Lesley is survived by her daughter, Kaylynn Harmon; mother and stepfather, Denise and Ray Gorham; brother and sister-in-law, Kristian and Amy Harmon; maternal grandparents, Frank and Norma Hamer; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life and 30th birthday on Saturday, April 24, at the home of her aunt and uncle, Bill and Rene Kuhnhoff, in Lawson, Mo. Arrangements are through Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation, 1701 Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.
George Harper
George Owen Harper, 72, Richmond, Mo, died Friday, April 23, 2010. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, where visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. Burial in Lavelock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Keith Worthington Chapter of ALS or an education fund for his grandchildren.
Hancel Hayes
Hancel L. Hayes, 78, Kansas City, Mo., died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Hayes was born March 10, 1932, in Barnett. He retired from Knappco after 25 years of service as a production machinist. In addition to his parents, Aaron and Stola Hayes, he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Dordene; three brothers, Cliff Hayes, Curt Hayes and Leo Hayes; and one great-granddaughter, Aubree Nychole Taylor. Survivors include his companion of 11 years, Muriel “Murt” Harrison; three sons, Steven L. Hayes, Kansas City, David W. Hayes, Excelsior Springs, and Douglas A. Hayes, Blue Springs; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were set for 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, at McGilley & Sheil Chapel in Kansas City; burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the chapel.
“Jinks” Jenkins
Lawrence Edward “Jinks” Jenkins, 81, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Friday, April 9, 2010, at Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Jenkins was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Loren Wyatt and Wilma Alice (Vance) Jenkins. He was married to Alverna Mae Graham. He was a lifelong resident of Excelsior Springs. He was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for many years, retiring in the early 1980s. Later he worked part-time as an over-the-road truck driver for Centropolis Truck Lines until 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving include one daughter, Sandy Turner, Excelsior Springs; one stepson, Danny Stockwell, Zanesville, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Jeannie Bailey, Liberty; his former wife, Alverna Jenkins, Excelsior Springs; two half-sisters, Charlene Scott, Liberty, and Mary Alice Gerber, Florida; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Burial with military honors will be in the Moore Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 12, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Moore Cemetery Association.
Alice Jones
Alice Elnora Jones, 92, Richmond, Mo., died Friday, April 23, 2010, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Jones was born July 25, 1917, in Fayette, the daughter of the Rev. Ernest G. and Margaret Jones. In 1939, she moved to Richmond, where her father was a Methodist minister. She was married to Harry C. Jones on Dec. 26, 1940; he died on July 23, 2001. Survivors include two sons, Bob Jones, Overland Park, and Ernest Jones, Richmond; one daughter, Jane Hellmann, Plano, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Richmond United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at the church immediately following the services. Inurnment will be in Sunny Slope Cemetery in Richmond at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Richmond United Methodist Church.
Gary Jones
Gary D. Jones, Overland Park, Kan., died Friday, April 2, 2010. Mr. Jones was born Aug. 30, 1945, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. Survivors include his daughter, Shawna Mull and husband, Troy Mull, of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; son, Derek Jones and wife, Julie Jones, of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Margie Wyatt, Paragould, Ark., and Lavern Taylor, Overland Park, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Mae Jones; and sisters, Grace Balow and Inez Powell. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, Ark., followed by a graveside service at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Walcott, Ark. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at the Wabash BBQ Blues Garden in Excelsior Springs beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10. We invite his friends and family to come and share their stories with us. Memorial donations may be made to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo., or the American Cancer Society.
Evelyn Keeton
Evelyn Irene Keeton, 89, died Friday, April 23, 2010. Ms. Keeton was born Jan. 28, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ralph Keeton; her parents, Edward and Hulda Sutherland; and one brother, Earl Sutherland. Survivors include five children, Susan O’Dell, Independence, Mo., Barbara Workman, Cheltenham, England, Debra Overfield, Islamorada, Fla., R.C. Keeton, Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Karen Walden of Dowletown, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Salem Christian Union Church in Excelsior Springs. Inurnment will take place privately at Swan Lake Memorial Park in Grain Valley, Mo. Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Christian Union Church or Liberty Hospital Hospice.
*Bobby McGaugh
Bobby McGaugh, 79, of Richmond, Mo., died at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Mr. McGaugh was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., to Cleo and Lillie (Clemmons) McGaugh. Survivors include three brothers and one sister-in-law, Bartley McGaugh of Rayville, Mo., Bill McGaugh of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Bennie and Lora Frances McGaugh of Rayville; one sister and brother-in-law, Bernadine and Harold Bergerhofer of Gladstone, Mo.; eight nephews; four nieces; and several great-nieces and -nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one nephew, Glen Bergerhofer. Mr. McGaugh worked at Ideal Industries for several years. He had lived in Rayville before moving to Richmond in 1970. He was of the Christian faith. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the Crowley Cemetery in Rayville, Mo. The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, Mo. Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, Mo., is in charge of the arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Shirkey Foundation.
Nancy Middleton
Nancy Jane Middleton, 84, Liberty, Mo., died Saturday, April 24, 2010. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Arley United Methodist Church. Services will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday, also at the church. Burial in Arley Cemtery. Arrangements are through Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Kearney. Memorial contributions may be made to Arley United Methodist Church.
Elizabeth Moore-Brueggeman
Abigale Moore-Brueggeman
Elizabeth Raine Moore-Brueggeman and Abigale Marley Moore-Brueggeman were born at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, and died at 8:52 a.m. the same day at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln, Neb. The babies were the daughters of Patrick Brueggeman (formerly of Excelsior Springs) and Heather Moore, both of Ogallala, Neb. Area survivors include grandmother, Nadilyn Purdy, and aunt, Elizabeth Gallo, both of Excelsior Springs; and grandparents, Phil and Pat Willig, Crystal Lakes. A memorial service will be held May 29 at the Church of Christ in Ogallala, Neb.
John Muecke
John Robert Muecke, 80, Kansas City, Mo., died Monday, April 12, 2010, at his home. Mr. Muecke was born Feb. 24, 1930, in Humboldt, Kan., the son of John and Lucy (Thielen) Muecke. He was an airline mechanic for TWA in the Kansas City area for 33 years before he retired in 1991. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jean Leeper; and his wives, Barbara (Bracken) Muecke and Ruth (Davison) Muecke. Survivors include his children, Nancy Hemenway, Kansas City, Stephanie Early, Miami, Texas, Debby Helton, Leawood, Kan., Brenda Herbert, North Pole, Alaska, Cecelia Muecke, Pleasant Valley, Mo., Charles Muecke, Kansas City, Mo., Jeff Harper, Kansas City, Mo., Kay Mimms, Tyler, Texas, and Charlene Matthews, Amarillo, Texas; sisters, Jo Ann Sproul, Englewood, Colo., and Mary Jane Harper, Des Moines, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at St. Gabriel Church in Kansas City; burial is set for 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, in Hamilton. Arrangements are through Missouri Funeral Care.
“Bob” Murphy
John R. “Bob” Murphy, 92, Kearney, Mo. (formerly of South Sioux City, Neb., died Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bess; and two sons, Kim Murphy, Kearney, and Brian Murphy, Glendale, Calif. In accordance with his wishes, he has been cremated and there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are through Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Kearney.
“Buzz” Nelson
Larry D. "Buzz" Nelson, 64, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Saturday, April 24, 2010, at his home. Mr. Nelson was born Nov. 21, 1945, in Buchanan County, the son of Charles L. and Betty J. (Fisher) Nelson. He was married to Karen Elaine Hale on Nov. 18, 1989; she survives, of the home. He worked as a carpenter for more than 30 years, then worked for Perry's Disposal, K.C. Auto Auction, and retired from Jack Miller's in 2007. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dianna "Toni" Cone; and a brother, Garry D. Nelson. In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons, Larry Douglas Nelson, Montreal, Mo., Rex Denton Nelson, Mayview, and Jason Wayne Nelson, Centerview; two daughters, Dana Louann Wrisinger, Richmond, and Dezara DeeAnn Nelson, Centerview; three stepchildren, Donald Lee Hale, Gladstone, Shelly Dalelene Morgan, Gladstone, and Shauna Colleen Hale, Platte City; two sisters, Ann Marie Gray, Polo, and Hellen Elaine Harris, Richmond; three brothers, Charles Michael "Chuck" Nelson, Kidder, Rusty Dean Nelson, Rayville, and Darrell Lee Nelson, Orrick; 10 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Cremation to follow; the family will hold private services to bury the cremains at a later date.
Princess Pescetto
Princess Charlotte Moore Pescetto, 96, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Richmond, Mo. Ms. Pescetto was born Feb. 20, 1914, in Norborne, the daughter of James Oscar and Matilda Charlotte (Stauffer) Moore. She was married to Karl C. Pescetto Sr. on Feb. 13, 1937. She was a member of the Eden Heights Community of Christ Church in Independence. She was an election judge from 1952 to 1960, and was also a bookkeeper for a Kansas City Star route for 16 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Pescetto, on July 7, 2004; two sisters, Adelphia B. Moore and Florence A. VanWinkle; and one brother, Ezra F. Moore. Survivors include one daughter, Florence Kay Barchers, Richmond; two sons, Karl C. Pescetto and James J. Pescetto, both of Independence; one sister, Clara Isabella Brain, Hamilton; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services and visitation were held Monday, April 19, at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Noland Road Chapel in Independence; burial in Fairhaven Cemetery in Norborne. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
“Shorty” Preston
Roy A. “Shorty” Preston, 87, died Friday, April 9, 2010. Mr. Preston was born Sept. 20, 1922, in Wakenda, Mo., the son of Roy Lee and Lola Mae Preston. He was married to Bonnie Lee Wilson on June 20, 1948. He was active in the Church of Christ throughout his life, most recently at Riverside Church of Christ in Ozark, Mo. He was an educator and head football coach, starting in Unionville and also coaching in Marshall and Excelsior Springs before he moved to Park Hill High School in 1958. There he was head football coach, track coach and athletic director. After he retired, the Park Hill football field was named in his honor. In 1998, he and his wife moved to Nixa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Ethel Lee West, Evelyn Jones, Murray Preston, Robert Preston and Cecil B. Preston. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; his daughters, Jan Green and Susan Carter; sisters, Nina Chrisman and Nelda Rogers; six grandchildren; and a soon-to-be-born great-granddaughter. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Annual Roy A. Preston Athletic Award Scholarship at Park Hill High School.
Louise Proffitt
Ellen Louise Proffitt, 85, Richmond, Mo., died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the Lawson Manor and Rehabilitation Center in Lawson, Mo. Ms. Proffitt was born March 28, 1925, in Richmond, the daughter of William Edward and Eula (Swofford) Bryan. She was a homemaker and had also been employed by Skelgas in Richmond for 13 years as a bookkeeper. She was also a newspaper columnist for the Richmond Daily News and the Ray County Herald. She was a member of the Church of God in Richmond and had also attended the Henrietta Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Alvin Proffitt; two brothers, William Bryan and Harold Bryan; two sisters, Vivian Ford and Betty Catherine Reeves; and two great-grandsons, Carson Winingar and Matthew LaCrosse. Surviviors include four children, Rusty Winingar and Robert Winingar, both of Norborne, Donald Winingar, McDavid, Fla., and Janet Green, Richmond; 17 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 3, in the chapel of Polley Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Richmond Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the VFW in Richmond.
Shelly Riddle
Shelly R. Riddle, 41, Richmond, Mo., died Monday, April 19, 2010, at her home. Ms. Riddle was born Sept. 11, 1968, in Harrisonville. She worked as a CNA for Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. She was a member of Henrietta Baptist Church. Survivors include her fiance, Jeff Johnson, of the home; her children, Amanda Pigg, Richmond, and Kriston Riddle, Kaitlyn Riddle and Krystal Nowell, all of the home; her mother, Paula Rogers, Richmond; her father, Leroy Nowell, Hamilton, Kan.; two sisters, Lea Ann Covey, Rayville, and Danielle Dozier, Columbia, Tenn.; and two brothers, Brian Nowell, Hamilton, Kan., and Jeff Nowell, Fredonia, Kan. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at Polley Funeral Home in Richmond. A meal for the family will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Henrietta Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelly Riddle memorial fund for her children.
Irene Riley
Irene A. Riley, 92, Kansas City North, Mo., died Monday, April 12, 2010. Ms. Riley was born Aug. 12, 1917, in Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Riley; daughter, Donna Johnson; and brother, Joseph Barbieri. Survivors include three grandsons, Mike Johnson, Pat Johnson and Casey Johnson; six great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at noon Thursday, April 15, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. at Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
Alisa Sacco
Alisa M. Sacco, 53, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, after a four-year battle with breast cancer.
Mrs. Sacco was born Dec. 29, 1956, in Lexington, Mo. She graduated from Richmond High School. For 30 years Alisa was a nurse, including 25 years as an oncology nurse at the Veterans Medical Center in Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lester Yaw. Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Pryor, Eureka, Kan.; husband, Nick Sacco, Raytown; daughters, Kari Playter and Kalli Booth, both of Kansas City; her brother, Charles Yaw, Kansas City; her sister, Kathy O’Dell, Orrick; and one granddaughter. A memorial service and honor guard will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at One Spirit United Methodist Church in Raytown. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. A fellowship dinner will follow at Peace Lutheran Church in Kansas City. Arrangements are through Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen For a Cure or Kansas City Siamese Rescue.
Jessie Sessler
Jessie Belle Sessler, 90, Richmond, Mo., died Monday, April 12, 2010. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Fairhaven Cemetery in Norborne. Arrangements are through Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to Deaf Missions or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Gladys Shumate
Gladys H. Shumate, 92, Richmond, Mo., died Friday, April 9, 2010. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, followed by services at 2 p.m., both are at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, north of Hardin.
Thomas Sisco
Thomas D. Sisco, 77, Richmond, Mo., died Sunday, April 11, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond; burial in Richmond Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at the funeral home.
Ellen Starr
Ellen (Bryson) Starr, 47, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, Mo. Ms. Starr was born Nov. 12, 1962, in Kansas City. She worked for the Kansas City Chiefs for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Danyel Starr; and her mother, Martha (Ballew) Bryson. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Lee Starr; her children, Jessica Starr and Justin “Fats” Starr; her father, Harry Bryson and wife, Freida; brother, Dale Bryson; sister, Terri Felten; and one grandson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Liberty Manor Baptist Church in Liberty. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements are through Passantino Bros. Funeral Home in Kansas City. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS 66212; or the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch, #100, Merriam, KS 66204.
Calvin Stephens
Calvin C. Stephens, 84, Richmond, Mo., died Friday, April 9, 2010. Services were set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Christian Fellowship Ministry Church in Richmond; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City. Arrangements are through Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
Chyeanne Stevenson
Chyeanne JoLynn Stevenson, infant daughter of Larry Thompson and Amy Stevenson, died at birth on April 27, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Bessie and Charles Stevenson Sr. In addition to her parents, Chyeanne is survived by her brother, Jacob Stevenson; sisters, Anna and Samantha Thompson; her paternal grandparents, Ann and Melvin Thompson; and numerous aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 5, at Providence Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo.
Diana Swain
Diana Swain, 66, Kansas City, Mo., died Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Ms. Swain was born July 8, 1943, in Troy, N.Y., the daughter of Eugene and Helen Gori. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Howard Swain; daughters, Lisa Dunn, Gina McFerrin, Dana Meachum, Cara Williamson and Rita Swain; siblings, Ruth Milzarek, James Gori, William Gori, Jeanette Abbate, Betty Schermerhorn, Joan Benedict and Rita Kelly; and eight grandchildren. Visitation was held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty; cremation.
‘Marge’ Taggart
Anna Marjorie (Marge) Taggart, 93, died April 26, 2010. Ms. Taggart was born Dec. 5, 1916, in Clay County, Mo., the daughter of Homer and Pansy Devling. She was married to Frank Gould Taggart on Oct. 31, 1936, and they were residents of Hutchinson, Kan., since 1951. He died Jan. 17, 1982. She belonged to the First Congregational Church in Hutchinson, Kan. She was preceded in death by two sisters, a brother and a grandson. Survivors include two sons, Frank Taggart Jr., Salina Kan., and David Taggart, Mt. Home, Ark.; a sister, Edna Scharz, Salina, Kan.; five grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Family graveside services were held at the Masonic Memorial Cemetery in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Arrangements are through Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children or Hospice of Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth, Salina, KS 67401-2886.
“Jim” Thomas
James L. “Jim” Thomas, 57, rural Orrick, died Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Mo. Mr. Thomas was born Aug. 23, 1952, in Lexington, the son of Richard W. and Margaret Ruth (Ross) Thomas. He was a lifelong area resident. He had worked at the Ford Motor Company Claycomo assembly plant for four years, and later worked for the General Motors Fairfax assembly plant as a forklift operator for more than 32 years, retiring in 2006. He was a member of Orrick Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard W. Thomas Jr. Survivors include his children, Shannon Thomas, Lee’s Summit, Julie McGill, Orrick, and Aron Thomas, Orrick; brothers, Don Thomas, Orrick, and Glen Thomas, Liberty; sister, Paula Boles, Orrick; the mother of his children, Sherry (Snitker) Gilbert; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, at Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick; interment in South Point Cemetery near Orrick. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the funeral home.
Thomas Turner
Thomas A. Turner, 39, Lawson, Mo., died Friday, April 16, 2010. Mr. Turner had been a painter in the SUV Division of Ford Motor Company. He was preceded in death by his father, George Willard Turner; and a brother, Gene Cleveland. Survivors include his wife, Paula Turner, of the home; his mother, Eva Turner, Liberty; brothers, Don Cleveland, Lee’s Summit, Carl Cleveland, Excelsior Springs, George Turner Jr., Kansas City, and Jeff Turner, Topeka, Kan.; and sisters, Alvina Russell, Liberty, and Vendetta Batcheller, McPherson, Kan. A celebration of his life and a gathering of family and friends were held Monday, April 19, at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty. Interment was to be conducted in the Missouri City Cemetery in Missouri City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Cliff Wathen
Cliff Wathen, 83, Kearney, Mo., died Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kearney. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Sunday, also at the church. Burial in Barry Cemetery in Kansas City. Arrangements are through D.W. Newcomer’s Sons White Chapel Funeral Home in Kansas City.
Noel Watterson
Noel C. Watterson, 62, formerly of Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Monday, April 26, 2010, at North Kansas City Hospital. Services were set for 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence. Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Home of Missouri.
“Becky” Weyrauch
Rebecca Jane “Becky” Weyrauch, 41, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Thursday, April 1, of respiratory failure. Ms. Weyrauch was born Jan. 1, 1969, in Kansas City, the daughter of James and Linda Hamilton Weyrauch. She taught at Maple Valley State School for five years before muscular dystrophy prevented her from teaching full-time. Afterward, she continued to volunteer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. In addition to her parents, survivors include two brothers, David Weyrauch and Tim Weyrauch. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kansas City. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at the church. Cremation. Arrangements are through D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Wonderland Camp in Rocky Mount, Mo., Liberty Treehouse or Liberty Hospital Hospice.
Joyce Whaley
Dr. Earl R. Whaley
Dr. Earl R. Whaley died Friday, April 9, 2010, at his home. His wife, Joyce Lyle Whaley, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, also at home. Both of the Whaleys were born in 1923. Earl was professor emeritus in sociology at William Jewell College in Liberty, founding dead of the nigh school at William Jewell, founding pastor of South Liberty Baptist Church and previous pastor of Nebo Hill Baptist Church. Joyce spent many years as a teacher in the Liberty Independent School District. Survivors include their daughters, Joanna Mooney, Liberty, and Jennifer Miller, Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and other family members. Services for both of the Whaleys will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at South Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty. Arrangements for Dr. Whaley are through Maple Hill Funeral Home in Kansas; arrangements for Mrs. Whaley are through Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to three Rivers Hospice, 220 Main St., Platte City, MO 64079, South Liberty Baptist Church or William Jewell College.
*Charles R. Willis
Charles Raymond Willis, 70, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., was born Friday, Feb. 9, 1940, in Sayre, Okla., the son of the late William Raymond and the late Leona Estelle (Reed) Willis. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at his home. On Nov. 22, 1990, Charlie was united in marriage to Lena (Walker) Gray in Harrisonville, Missouri. She survives of the home. Charlie was a United States Army veteran serving from 1962 to 1968. He then worked for the Ford Motor Company in Claycomo for 30 years, retiring in 1998. He was a proud member of the UAW #249. He and Lena loved to travel and had visited all 50 states and several countries. He also enjoyed going to car shows; as he enjoyed classic cars and reminiscing with his Ford buddies. Charlie was never blessed with his own children, but he treasured the time he spent with his step-grandchildren, Brandon and Bianca Gray. Cremation has been accorded and at his request no services are scheduled. Inurnment will be in the Staley Mound Cemetery near Pleasant Hill at a later date. Arrangements are through Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to the D.A.V - Disabled American Veterans, in care of Dennis Joyner, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Tony Worford II
Tony Ray Worford II, 30, Liberty, Mo., died Sunday, April 18, 2010. Mr. Worford was an HVAC engineer at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Capital City Community Church of God in Topeka, Kan. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service in Topeka.
“Red” Zufelt
Clarence D. “Red” Zufelt, 81, died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 9, at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons White Chapel in Kansas City. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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