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ANNA O. BROWN
Anna Olean Brown, 95, Lincoln, formerly of Indep.,, died Thur., Nov. 24, 2011. Services 10 a.m., Tue., Nov. 29, Ozark Tabernacle Church, rural Cole Camp. Visitation 6-8 pm Mon. at the church. Burial at 2 p.m. Tue., in Mt. Washington Cemetery, Indep. Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp. 660-668-4425.
MYRTHA A. CARUTHERS
Myrtha A Caruthers, 93, KCK, diedWed., Nov. 23, 2011. Visitation Mon., Nov. 28, 9-11am, St. Peter C.M.E. Church, 1419 N 8 St., KCK. Service to follow, 11am at church. Interment: Highland Cem., KCK. Arr: Thatcher's Funeral Home, Inc.
LARRY W. CARVER
Larry W. Carver, 60 of Osawatomie, KS, passed away November 23, 2011. He was born
October 9, 1951. A memorial service will be held 11 AM December 10, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Larry is preceded in death by his mother and father, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by 3 sons, 5 daughters, 4 brothers, 7 sisters, 3 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, many friends and family. He loved his family and friends.
MELVIN L. CHRISCO
Melvin L. Chrisco, 77, passed away November 24, 2011, from complications of Alzheimer's. Funeral service, 2pm, Monday, November 28, 2011, at Floral Hills. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Patricia; children and their spouses, Jo Anne and David Gooden, and Michael and Caroline Chrisco; grandchildren, Matthew and Kelsey Gooden, Devin and Trenton Chrisco, and step-grandchildren Austen and Taylor Hall; and brother, Ernest L. Chrisco and his wife, Ruby. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at https://www.curealz.org/donate/in- memory. (Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., K.C., MO 64133, 816-353-1218) D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
PEARL EMMA (TRAVIS) DAVIES
Pearl Emma Davies, 95, Independence, MO, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. A memorial visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055. Pearl was born
October 28, 1916 in Imperial, NE the daughter of Charles Edward and Mary Eunice (Speer) Travis. She attended Graceland College and graduated from Independence Sanitarium School of Nursing. Pearl worked as a school nurse for the Independence School District from 1967 to 1974. She was a member of the South Crysler Restoration Branch. She enjoyed sewing, toll painting and being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Davies; daughter, Nan Kathleen Davies; eight brothers; three sisters. Survivors include her sons, John Travis Davies and wife Betty; Cris Davies and wife Kathy; daughter, Linda Miller and husband Dale; grandchildren, Sandra Davies, Travis Davies, Bret Curtis, Chad Curtis, Nanette Curtis-Walton, Melissa Mizell, Adam Davies and Justin Davies and six great grandchildren; Doris Caster, cousin and special long- time friend. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) Speaks Suburban Funeral Home, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64051, 816-373-3600
DARRELL K. DRURY Sr.
Darrell K. Drury, Sr., passed away Nov. 22, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Burial will be at 10 a.m., Mon., Nov. 28, at Calvary/Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, 3-5 p.m., at the Sebbeto Funeral Home, 901 E. 5th St., KCMO 64106. Please omit flowers. Darrell was born
in KCMO. He was an Army Veteran. Darrell was a manager for a pest control company for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane. Darrell is survived by his children: Darrell Drury, Jr., Amber & Nick Johnson, Devin Drury, Donovan Drury; siblings & spouses, Joseph Edward & Christy Drury, Tina (Drury) & David Grantham, Larry Green, James Allan Drury; grandchildren: Daniel Portillo, Darien Portillo, Anthony Drury, Santa Childs, Nicholas Johnson, Ty Johnson. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Palliative Care at Liberty Hospital for the care given to Darrell. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all that knew him. (Arr.: Sebbeto Funeral Home, family owned and operated, 816-221-4400)
LANDIS ADAMS
Landis Adams, 41, Independence, Mo., passed away January 3, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. with services to follow at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at First Assembly of God, 3711 Whitney, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Landis was born
Sept. 6, 1970, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was diagnosed with Leukemia on Oct. 31, 1974. He was the Poster Child for the National Leukemia Society from 1975-1977. With God's help he overcame that battle and lived the rest of his life cancer free. Apart from a short time spent in Colorado, where he enjoyed the mountains and fresh air, he lived his life in the Independence area. He was very creative and had a great sense of humor. Landis loved the outdoors: fishing, hiking, traveling and camping. He also enjoyed playing guitar and cooking. Barbequing was his specialty. Landis always enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his daughter, Timberley. They spent many hours playing games, fishing and laughing together. She was "Daddy's Girl." Being young at heart, he also enjoyed entertaining his niece and nephew. They loved their Uncle Landis. He was his mother's joy and her best friend. Telephone conversations with her always ended in the words, "I love you." Landis was preceded in death by his father, Michael Sutton; sister, Kendra Sutton; grandmother, Almeda Foster; and uncle, Kenneth Foster. He is survived by his daughter and best friend, Timberley Allen; parents, Jerry and Alreda Adams; sister, Angelynn Presley; niece, Larissa; nephew, Kyler Presley; grandfather, Tommie Foster; and uncle, Donald Foster. Landis was greatly loved and will be remembered by all. He will always be alive in our hearts. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.speakschapel.com Arr.: Speaks Suburban Chapel, (816) 373-3600. Speaks Suburban Funeral Home, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64051, 816-373-3600
WANDA FAYE BROOKSHIER
Wanda Faye Brookshier, 84, Chillicothe, MO, died Jan. 5, 2012. Services 10 a.m. Mon., Jan 9., Utica Baptist Church. Visit., Lindley Funeral Home, Sun. Jan. 8, 5-7 p.m.; friends may call 12-8 p.m. Burial, Utica Cemetery. Mem. to cemetery.
KATHLEEN ANN BUTLER
Kathleen Butler, 60, of Overland Park, passed away Jan. 5, 2012, at The Kansas City Hospice House. No Services are planned at this time. Arr.: Heartland Cremation, (816) 313-1677.
KIM D. (CASEY) CHRISTENSEN
STARBUCK - Kim (Casey) D. Christensen Starbuck, KCK, died Jan. 5, 2012. Cremation. Services 1:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 9, Highland Park UMC, Topeka. Penwell-Gabel Mid- Town is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN CREWS
John Crews, 88, Kansas City, MO passed away January 5, 2012. John was born
July 17, 1923 in Liberty, MO. John was a WWII Army Veteran. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816- 313-1677)
BETTY MAXINE CUMMINGS
Betty Maxine Cummings, 87, went to be with the Lord January 5, 2012, at Olathe Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cummings; two daughters, Jamie "Maxine" Becker and Shirley Ruud. Betty is survived by daughter, Carolyn Sue Paul and husband Bob of Olathe, Kan., and son, William H. Cummings, Jr., and wife Terry of Smithville, Mo. Betty leaves many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many extended family members and friends. Visitation for friends and family will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, with funeral services to follow at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119 (816) 452-8419. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
LENA ELISABETH DULIN
Lena E. Dulin of Overland Park, Kan., passed away January 2, 2012, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Maple Hill Cemetery, followed by a visitation luncheon at Metropolitan Avenue United Methodist Church, 3730 Metropolitan Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Lena was born
in Boliver, Mo., on May 2, 1920, to Fred and Sophia Pecha. Before retirement, Lena worked for many years at Strasser Hardware and as a seamstress, making custom curtains and draperies. Lena loved to sew and work in her yard and garden, growing flowers and vegetables. She and her husband, Gene loved to fish and camp in their motor home. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred Eugene Dulin, brother, Bill "Willie" Pecha and three sisters, Rosie Donaldson, Sophie Schmidtlein and Bessie Walden. She is survived by her sister, Helen Grantham and husband Si of Grand Junction, Colo., Helen's daughter, Theresa Smatla (Paul) and their two children, Helen's son, Jody Grantham and his two children; cousin, Pat Steele of Stayton, Ore., and nephew, Jim Pecha of Oroville, Calif. She is also survived by some of her husband's family, caring neighbors and her devoted extended Stirling family who has considered Lena as part of their family since 1961. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 648-6224. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
JAMES E. FISHER
James Earl Fisher, 57, Blue Springs, died Jan. 5, 2012. Visit 2-3 p.m. Sat., Jan. 7, at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. (816) 847-4441. Contributions may be made to the or Kansas City Hospice.
ANGELICA GUTIERREZ
Angelica Gutierrez, our wonderful mother, grandmother, and close friend passed away January 4, 2012, with her family by her side in Shawnee Mission, Kan. She was born
Sept. 25, 1927, in Valle de Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico. Since 1974 she has called Kansas City her home. Angelica was preceded in death by her husband Eulalio Gutierrez and her daughter, Emma Medrano and is survived by her brother, Jesus Hernandez and her kids, Ismael Gutierrez, Saul Gutierrez, Elva Solis, Adela Gutierrez, Angie Gutierrez, Imelda Osborn, Sarah Quiroga and mother-in-law to Santos Gutierrez, Mike Quiroga, Troy Osborn. She was Mom to eight, grandmother to 21, great grandma to 33, great-great grandma to four, and a kind, respected friend to all. She raised her eight children with unconditional love and a determined belief that Jehovah would prosper and bless her for her faithfulness. This He did. Mom was a devoted Jehovah Witness and attended the Kingdom Hall in Shawnee. We would like to thank all the many kind people who gave selfless service to our mother throughout her life and especially those who have helped, encouraged, and kept her in their prayers while she fought a valiant battle with cancer. Our gratitude to the kind and attentive medical staff at Shawnee Mission Hospital and Heartland Hospice in Shawnee. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Highland Park Funeral Home, 3801 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Burial will be in the Highland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the funeral home.
PATRICIA R. HAEFLING
Patricia R. Haefling, 83, Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at John Knox Village Care Center. The Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon Monday, Jan. 9, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 SW State Rt. 150, Lee's Summit, MO 64082. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Online condolences at www.passantinobros.com. Pat was born
June 15, 1928, in Concordia, Kan. She moved to Kansas City in 1945 and worked as a legal secretary and bookkeeper until retiring in 1988. In 1997 Pat moved to John Knox Village and was a member of Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church. She is survived by two brothers, Joe Haefling of Durham, NC, and Rev. Maurice Haefling OSB of Atchison, Kan.; three sisters, Val Campbell and Dorothy Cacioppo of Kansas City, Mo., and Delores Neidert of Loretta, Tenn.; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Passantino Bros. Funeral Home & Cremations. Family Owned. 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. (816) 471-2844
EARLINE ALEXANDER
Mrs. Earline Alexander, 87, KCMO, passed away Fri., Feb. 10, 2012. Funeral services Fri., Feb. 17, 11 a.m. at Progressive Miss. Bapt. Ch., 2945 Bales; burial Ft. Leavenworth. Visitation Fri. 9-11 a.m. at the church. L.AJ & Sons 816-921-1800
CINDY L. ANDERSON
Cindy L. Anderson, 48, Richmond, Mo., died February 12, 2012. Services 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Burial will be at a later date.
CYNTHIA LOUISE ARNOLD
Cynthia Louise Arnold, 68, of Overland Park, passed away Friday February 10 2012. A memorial visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, February 18 at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Kidney Fund; 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010; Rockville, MD 20852. Cynthia was born
April 19, 1943 in Leoti, Kansas. She graduated from Leoti High School in 1961. Cynthia is survived by her son Duane Arnold and wife Donna; grandson Nathan and sister Darlene Appl. Condolences may be left at www.amosfamily.com. (Arr. Amos Family Funeral Home 913-631-5566) The Amos Family, 10901 Johnson Dr, 913-631-5566
