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TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008 THE KANSAS CITY STAR. WWW.KANSASCITY.COM REMEMBRANCES The Star runs obituaries for deceased residents of the Kansas City metropolitan area free of charge for the first 9 lines. Families who choose to present more information in the column may do so for an additional fee. For fees on obituaries for deceased residents outside of the metropolitan area or fees for subsequent runs of obituaries, please consult with your funeral director or call 816-234-4470. Obituaries must be received by 5 pm preceding day.

You may fax information the 816-234-4467 or email us at obits Please include your contact information. Pictures may be emailed in format by 3 pm the preceding day. DEATHS Baker, Charles William Bauersfeld, Charlie Bell, Jane F. Galbraith Biondo, Annabelle M. Blackburn, Sharon L.

Bottoms, Lorraine E. Breedlove, Cassondra Renee Brunson, Hattie E. Buechter, James Clemmons, Donald E. Clemons, Clarence (Clem) Clow, Kenneth David Comer, Bob Everett Croskell, Robert Sr. Daniel, Dora "Maxine" Dutra, James Jerome Edwards, Josephine "Jody" Ferguson, Rosalie Mae Gates, Frances L.

Gatlin, Alexander Phillip, Jr. Jackson, Nancie Jarboe, Estella Kathlene Jeon, Ian Kannard, Frankie D. Lear, Eleanor Marie Robertson Levy, Dale Francis Lohman, Nellie McClelland, Delores A. Mitchell, Christenna L. Monk, Harry Eugene, Jr.

Morrison, Jeremiah Roy Pagano, Paul Panknin, Mark "Douglas" Patti, Helen Mary Pearson, Maleki Pippin, Morris Lane Querrey, Audrey Marie Rolfsness, Tamasailau (Laura) Sherry, Michael John Skie, Ellen "Dee" Pritchett Smith, Dora Ruth Smith, Elizabeth (Betty) G. Smith, Gary Snow, Anna Marie Spease, Clifford E. Summers, Frances "Maxine" Thomas, Mark Allen Transmeier, Irlene Trimble, Erma Eileen Wassell, Walter Donald Wiley, Ella (Doty) Wilkin, Walter L. Williams, Hunter David Williams, John Timothy Wilson, Mary M. Wiseman, Jeffrey "Jeff" Neal CHARLES WILLIAM BAKER Charles William Baker, 89, of Blue Springs, died Friday, June 20, 2008, following a brief illness.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday July 3, at First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs. Graveside service and Military Honors to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, Mo. Charles was born in 1919 to Leonard and Lillian Horn Baker in Kansas City, Mo.

He graduated from Blue Springs High and attended William Jewell College. During World War I1, Charlie served in the Seabees in New Guinea and the Philippines. In 1949 Charlie married Annetta Clatworthy. They had one son, William Douglas Baker. Until his retirement Charlie operated the Charlie Baker Portable Hammermill.

Charlie was a member of the First Methodist Church of Blue Springs. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Baker. He is survived by his wife, Annetta, of the home; son, Bill and his wife Kathryn of Parkville, nephew Robert C. Baker of Darien, and two nieces, Jean Morrissey of Montezuma, lowa, and Ann Duckett of Mission Hills, Kan. www.forevercemeteries.com Arrangements: Mt.

Washington Forever Funeral IT WASHINGTON home (816) 252-4141. CHARLIE BAUERSFELD Charlie Bauersfeld, age 62, Lenexa, KS died June 29, 2008 at KU Medical Center. Survivors include Wife, Becky Bauersfeld of the home, sister Brenda Chael and husband Ted of Lenexa. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Covenant Chapel, 135th and Roe, Leawood, KS.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2nd at the same location. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Disabled American Veterans. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com. (Arr.

The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913- 631-5566). JANE F. GALBRAITH BELL Janes F. Galbraith Bell, retired registered nurse, formerly of Cottonwood Falls, KS, and Lenexa, KS, died Wednesday in Emporia, KS. 'Service: Thursday, p.m.

at Cottonwood Falls First Presbyterian Church. Survivors: sons, Thomas, Joseph and Robert Bell of Cottonwood Falls; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Messages to the family may be sent to www.brown-bennett-alexander.com. Memorials: Cottonwood Falls First Presbyterian Church and Lakeview Village Foundation Brown-BennttAlexander Funeral Home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 ANNABELLE M. BIONDO Annabelle M.

Biondo, 85, Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. EXPRESS CONDOLENCES Wednesday, July 2 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Kansas City, MO 64123; burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday at the church prior to Mass. Annabelle was October 15, 1922 in Kansas City, MO. was preceded in borne death by her husband, Joseph Biondo, in 1995; and her brother, Marion Mistretta. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Marianne and Steve Lightle; grandchildren, Nina and Matthew Lightle; sister-in-law, Lucy Biondo; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. We will miss you.

(Arr: Passantino Bros. Funeral Home (816) 471-2844) SHARON L. BLACKBURN Sharon L. Blackburn, 60, of Kansas City, died Friday, June 27, 2008, at the Truman Medical Center. Funeral services 11 a.m.

Thursday, July 3, at the Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel (816) 763-9100. Burial Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at the chapel.

LORRAINE E. BOTTOMS Lorraine Ethel Bottoms "nee" Jass, 87, of Kingsville, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008, at her home. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 615. SE Todd George Lee's Summit, Mo.

Visitation from 10:30 a.m. until service time. CASSONDRA RENEE BREEDLOVE The sun rose on Cassondra Breedlove on December 26, 1985, and set on her June 27, 2008. She will be remembered with a visitation 6:30 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the Vaughn FuneralHome, in Weston, and 'a funeral service 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 3, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Platte City Cemetery, Platte City, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be given to the Humane Society of America, or the Brain Injury Association of America. Cassondra graduated from North Kansas City High School in 2004 where she was involved in the National Honor Society along with playing soccer and basketball. She graduated with the Gold Medallion Diploma and traveled to Spain where she earned her certification as a second language English teacher.

She recently moved from California to Hartford, to attend school toward her degree in education. While living in Connecticut, she worked as a teacher's assistant for the YMCA. She is survived by her parents, Pamela and Harold Nelson, and Melvin and Shirley Breedlove; grandparents, Lanny and Breedlove, and Donna Mann; her brother, Caleb Breedlove; her sister, Clarissa Breedlove; her step brothers, Ethan, Aaron, and Jason Mull; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends, and roommates Jun and Joana. Arrangements by: Vaughn Funeral Home, Weston, Mo. (816) 386-2281.

HATTIE E. BRUNSON Hattie Ellard Brunson, 97, of Lee's Summit and formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from a.m.

Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Hattie was born May 27, 1911 in Griggs, OK to Jefferson and Nancy (Griffith) Ellard, the youngest of nine children. She moved to Independence and spent her entire adult life in the area. She married Don C. Brunson on April 28, 1934, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Brunson worked at Montgomery Ward and retired from Lake City Ammunition plant. In her retirement, she did volunteer work for over twenty years with the Salvation Army and the Sermon Center. Hattie loved to dance and had many friends that joined her in that passion. Mrs.

Brunson is survived by her son Ronald Brunson and his wife Shirley, her daughter LaNelle Brunson; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart A Association, the American Diabetes Association or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arr: Speaks SPEAKS JAMES BUECHTER James Buechter, 75, Higginsville, died June 29. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. July 3 at St.

Mary's Catholic Church. Rosary 6 p.m. July 2 at the church, followed by visitation p.m. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, Higginsville.

(Arr. KaiserWiegers Funeral Home 660-584-2626) DONALD E. CLEMMONS Donald E. Clemmons, 82, of Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Thursday July 3, 2008 in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO 64145. Donald and his wife owned and operated Clemmons Decorators for over 50 years. He was a WWII Army Air Corp.

Veteran. Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn, daughter, Donnise, brother, Jim, grandson, Justin and wife Julie, greatgrandchildren, Cole and Molly, extended family and friends. He is dearly loved and will be missed by all. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge W.

NEWCOMER'S KCMO 64133, 816-353-" SONS 1218) CLARENCE (CLEM) CLEMONS Mr. Clarence (Clem) Clemons, 63, of Kansas City, passed away June 26, 2008. Services will be 11 a.m. July 3 at Evangelistic Center Cathedral of Hope, 1800 Washington Kansas City, visitation 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial Highland Park Cemetery. (Arr. Lawrence A. Jones Sons) KENNETH DAVID CLOW Kenneth David Clow, 91, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 29th, 2008 following months of tender care, including hospice, SHARE MEMORIES SIGN GO TO THE TRIBUTE DANIELLE NICOLE She took By KATE CERVE The Kansas City Star Who: Danielle Nicole Sloan of Lenexa When and how she died: June 15 at home. Her cause of death is not yet known.

Age: 22 The girl who did it all: Danielle Sloan graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 2005 without so much as a to smudge her perfect academic record. She maintained her 4.0 gradepoint average at the University of Kansas and would have graduated in May 2009 with a double major in business administration and international business and a minor in psychology. While a full-time student, Sloan worked 30 hours a week as a care assistant at Children's Mercy Hospital. She also mentored a girl through Big Sisters and volunteered at a humane society in Lawrence.

She recently started training for a triathlon. But Sloan wasn't all work. She loved to get dressed up and go out with her friends. "She knew how to party and have a good time, too," her father, David Sloan, said. "She was the party girl.

The life of the party." A caregiver: At age 11, she stayed with her temporarily bedridden aunt for days at a time, babysitting her yearold cousin. "Danielle was not just any child," said her aunt, Barbara Kannady. "She worked. She cleaned my house, carried my son on her hip and bathed him. She did every- The family who will love and remember him forever include the love of his life for 73 years of marriage, Alice Willis Clow, daughter Jacque Lane and husband Larry, granddaughters Stephanie and Melissa; David Clow of Crawford, CO, grandchildren David Clow, Dodi Jon Arnold, 3 great grandchildren; his most precious extended family Kris Leon Probasco, "his girls" Laura, Leah and Sarah of Liberty and Linda and Ray Viana, their children Jessica, Joshua and Justin, of Independence; a host of nieces, nephews and friends that will all miss his quiet, unassuming manner.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Academie Lafayette Charter School, 6903 Oak KCMO 64113 or Little Rock Early Ed. School in Nairobi, Kenya in Jacque Lane or Laura Probasco, 3815 Campbell, KCMO 64109. The family is forever grateful for the special care given by Larry, Katie Tamika of Vitas Hospice. A celebration of Ken's life will be held at South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 Salisbury Rd. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008, a gathering of family and friends precede a celebration of life and brunch.

Fond memories may be shared at www.speakschapel.com (Arr: Chapel, 816-252-7900) BOB EVERETT COMER Bob Everett Comer, Versailles, MO, died June 28, 2008. He was the son of Louis Bernard and Mary Katherine Lampson Comer. On November 21, 1962, in Kansas City, MO, he married Sandra Kaye Ball. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Wednesday at Hopewell Union Church near Versailles, with services following at noon.

Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. In 1961 he received his BS degree of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas. Mr. Comer was part owner Holiday Pool Company in the late 1950s in Mission, KS, and worked for the General Services Administration in Kansas City until 1965 when he began his 25 year career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Bryan and Barry, four grandchildren, Jason, Samantha, Adaya, and Jesse, two brothers James and David, and one sister Mary Jo Doores.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lawrence and Donald. (Arrangements: Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles, MO 573 378-4655) ROBERT W. CROSKELL, SR. Robert W. "Bob" Croskell, of Platte County, MO passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008.

He was born on June 30, 1928 to William Dale and Laura Catherine (Alley) Croskell in Edgeley, ND, the youngest of 5. children. Bob attended grade school in Edgeley and later graduated from San Diego High School, San Diego, CA. Bob was united in marriage to Jean Parry in which they had three sons, Mike, Richard and Rob. His wife, Jean, passed away in May, 1972.

On July 23, 1988, Bob married Ada L. Blankenship, and they resided in Platte County. A GUEST BOOK INFORMATION OBITUARY SECTION AT WWW. SLOAN Perfect student care of COURTESY OF THE FAMILY Danielle Sloan was a perfect student, a volunteer, a lover of travel and a nurturing caregiver. thing that his mother was unable to do.

And she brought sunshine into my life." Children were drawn to this energy. Randall O'Donnell, chief executive officer of Children's Mercy Hospital, said children loved Sloan because she was fully genuine. Almost every day, another child would latch onto Sloan, identifying her as a potential playmate, he said. In memory of Sloan, O'Donnell and his wife have promised to fund the construction of a new playroom at Children's Mercy and hang a plaque in her honor. Adventure and travel: Sloan loved to travel, especially if involved a beach, her aunt said.

Every Christmas, she took a cruise with her mother and brother. Brigette Schnake, her best friend since high school, said Sloan was so much fun to travel with because she could talk to anyone and make anybody laugh. The two traveled together to Bob was an original crew member for the Flying Tiger's based in California. He then worked for TWA in Kansas City, MO, as a flight engineer instructor, where he retired in 1990 after 35 years. Bob's retirement allowed him to expand his involvement with cattle, real estate and gave him the opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren and family.

Bob was a member of the Hoover Christian Church, Tarpa, TWA Heart of America Alumni, the 1.0.0.F Oliver P. Gentry and the Rebekah Lodge both in Gladstone. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Boyd and Jack and two sisters, Beth and Mary. Bob is survived by his wife, Ada of the home; three sons, Mike Croskell, Richard Croskell and wife, Cindy and Robert Croskell, Jr. all of Platte County, MO; grandchildren, Mitchell, Nicolette, Benjamin, Mikayla, Audrey and Corrie, 4 step-children, 22 step-grandchildren, and 13 step-great-grandchildren; nephews, Sam Croskell and Doug Croskell; nieces, Elizabeth Zonker, Nancy Neiman and Dana Smith, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 2nd at Hoover Christian Church, Platte City. Burial: Platte City Cemetery. Visitation: p.m. Tuesday at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hoover DORA "MAXINE" DANIEL Dora "Maxine" Daniel, 87, Cameron, died June 28, 2008. Memorial services 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness, Cameron. Inurnment at Oaklawn Cemetery, Maysville, Mo. Arrangements: PolandThompson Funeral Home, Cameron (816) 632-2158.

JAMES JEROME DUTRA James Jerome Dutra, 46, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008. Cremation. Memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and Western, MO, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Mission, KS 66202 or St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, 12251 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66213.

James was born April 12, 1962, in Letterman General Hospital, Presidio of San Francisco, CA. He attended Shawnee Mission South, Johnson County Community College and UMKC. James worked for the US Marine Corps as a civilian, EDS, and The Talmadge Group. He loved the KC Chiefs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nadine Lenhart Dutra.

James is survived by his father and step mother, Jack and Judy (Humburg) Dutra, Overland Park, sister, Christine Marie Cross, Emporia, KS, step brothers, Brett Humburg, Washington, D.C. and Burt Humburg, M.D., York, PA, maternal grandmother, Doris Lenhart, Lenexa, KS, niece, Jessica Marie Booth, Emporia, KS. He loved a good meal, and will be remembered for his since of humor, living life, having fun and loving his family and friends. KS MO, 913-383-9888) (Arr: Cremation Society of ON DIRECTIONS TO FUNERAL KANSAS CITY.COM and click on and 'life of the party' everyone Hawaii, Colorado and Mexico. "Wherever we went, she would attract so many people around her," Schnake said.

"We had such a great time together." And Sloan always had a story to tell. Her risky adventures are legend, O'Donnell said. By age 22, she had already gone bungee jumping, rock climbing, canyon jumping, daredevil skiing and sky diving. No stranger to hardship: In March, Sloan returned home from a skiing accident in Switzerland and learned that her mother had been diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Sloan with her leg in a medical boot for six weeks spent months caring for her mother.

She held her mother during the last 12 hours of her life on June 3. Last year, Sloan's brother, Christopher, was shot to death in Kansas City, Kan. She and Christopher were very close, her aunt said, born only 13 months apart. Survivors include: Her father, two grandmothers, a grandfather, an aunt, three uncles and many cousins and friends. it The last word: Sloan bought and began house-breaking a Maltese puppy Martini less than a month ago, after her mother's death.

"I need a family now," she told her grandmother at the time. "I need someone to take care of." To suggest community members to profile, send e-mail to JOSEPHINE Josephine "Jody" M. Edwards, formerly of Kansas City, died on June 28, 2008, at the Pines Healthcare Center in Lansing, following several strokes over the past 19 months, Mrs. Edwards moved to Grand Ledge, in 2005 to make her home with her daughter, Janice Klos. Mrs.

Edwards turned 90 on May 21. She was born and raised in Harrison, A and moved to Kansas City in 1937. Mrs. Edwards retired as a credit investigator at Commerce Bank, downtown Kansas City, and then worked part time until age 76. She was also the former owner of Jody's Log Cabin in Northeast Kansas City and was known for her fried chicken dinners and biscuits and gravy.

Mrs. Edwards enjoyed cooking and sewing for many years and in more recent years, traveling. Throughout her life, her family and close friends always came first. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Willie (Billy) B.

Edwards; parents, Joseph and Myrtle Crebs; sisters, Katherine Morris and Marcella Rowland; brother, Eugene Crebs; son-in-law, Terry dear friend, Raymond "Stan" Stansbury. Mrs. Edwards is survived by brother, Lawrence P. Crebs of LaBelle, daughters, Janice C. Klos of Grand Ledge, and Marilyn R.

Chambers of Kansas City; grandchildren, Frank E. Countryman of Kansas City, Heather R. Kinsland of Kansas City and Ryan J. Chambers of Independence; great- grandchildren, Ava Renee Kinsland of Kansas City and Vadyn Chambers of Independence; nephew, Donnie Crebs and family, LaBelle; and niece, Shirley Ann Peters of Great Bend, Kan. She is also survived by her extended family, Larry D.

Chambers of Blue Springs; Frank T. and Cathie Countryman and Jewell Little of Fort Mohave, Jennifer Hatfield of Independence; R.C. Edwards and James G. Edwards of Platte City; Delores Muir of Kingston, Josh Kinsland of Parkville and close friends in Kansas City and Michigan. Visitation at Passantino Bros.

Funeral Home, Kansas City, on Thursday, July 3 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City. Passantino Bros. Funeral Home (816).

471-2844. ROSALIE MAE FERGUSON Rosalie Mae Ferguson, age 82, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Medical lodge acute care. She was an Advertising executive for 30 years with the Merritt Ownes Agency. Later she worked for the Fritz Lisec Agency retiring 1988. Rosalie was a member of Christ the King Church and the Little Flower Circle.

She was preceded in death by their son Mark Douglas Ferguson in 1997. Rosalie is survived by her husband of 58 years James B. Ferguson of the home; 1 sister, Betty Jean Martinek, K.C. Daughter-in-law Katheryn Ferguson, Tonganoxie; 3 Grandchildren Eric Michael Ferguson and Miranda D. Anthony; 2 Nephews, Forrest Martinek and Brian Martinek HOMES INFORMATION ON FLOWERS obituaries Services will be 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Christ The King Catholic Church, 53rd Leavenworth K.C.KS. Friends may call 9:00 Am Wednesday until time of service at Christ The King Catholic Church. Burial: Chapel Hill Cemetery, 94th State Ave, K.C.KS. (Arrangements: Mary Butler Meyers Funeral Home, 913-334-6300) FRANCES L. GATES Frances L.

Gates, 81, of Merriam, KS passed away Sunday morning June 29, 2008 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Stanley, KS. Visitation will be 6 p.m. 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at The Amos Family Funeral Chapel of Shawnee. A Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. Frances born June 28, 1927 in Osawatomie, was, She was a graduate of Osawatomie High School. After graduating high school she married William F.

Gates and moved to Merriam, KS. Frances had a love of books and gardening. She was especially proud of her green beans and hibiscus. Mrs. Gates is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William F.

Gates, Merriam, KS; two sons and their wives, William F. Gates, Jr. (Catherine), Kansas City, KS and David W. Gates (Carol), Katy, TX. One daughter, Gail Worden, Lenexa, KS.

Two sisters, Beverly Holsinger, Ft. Dodge, IA; and Linda Ashley (Richard), Austin, TX; Three brothers, Ralph Casida; Lake Isabella, CA; Roger Casida (Delores), Conroe, TX; David Casida (Connie), Carson City, NV. Six grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive her. Online condolences may be left at www.amosfamily.com (Arr. The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913- 631-5566) ALEXANDER PHILLIP GATLIN, JR.

Infant Alexander Phillip Gatlin, Kansas' City, MO, son of Nora Cook Alexander P. Gatlin, June 26, 2008. Graveside 12:30 p.m. 'services July 3 in Brooking Cemetery. Visitation 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. (Arr: Duane E. Harvey 816-763-9100) NANCIE JACKSON Mrs. Nancie Jackson 94, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at Hidden Lake Nursing Home.

Services will be 1 p.m. July 5 at Lawrence A. Jones Sons Funeral Chapel; visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial in Brooking Cemetery.

(Arr. Lawrence A. Jones Sons Funeral Chapel) ESTELLA KATHLENE JARBOE Estella Kathlene Jarboe, 86, Peculiar, died Monday, June 30, 2008. Graveside services 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, Staley Mound Cemetery, East Lynne, Mo.

She is survived by one daughter, Janelle Ryals, Peculiar. Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Mo. (816) 380-3268. IAN JEON Ian Jeon, age 3, passed away June 27, 2008. Memorial services were held Sunday.

Inurnment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Indoor Mausoleum at later date. Ian is survived by his parents, Keun-Bae Jeon and Yume Kim and two sisters, Innah and Yennah. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel D.W. NEWCOMER'S 913-451-1860) SONS FRANKIE D.

KANNARD Frankie Kannard, AKA Buster Jenkins, 81, Ottawa, KS, a professional musician, died June 29, 2008 at Liberty Terrace Nursing Center. Frankie is survived by his wife, Betty Shubert Kannard, daughter Kallie Kannard Pazdera and two grandsons, Garrett and Colton. KS MO, 913-383-9888) (Arr: Cremation Society of ELEANOR MARIE ROBERTSON LEAR Eleanor Lear, 87, of Lee's Summit, passed away June 27, 2008 from cancer. No service planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114.

(Arr. Langsford Funeral Home, 816-524-3700) DALE FRANCIS LEVY Dale Francis Levy, 87, long-time Kansas City resident, died June 19, 2008 in Yukon, OK. He was born January 17, 1921 1 in Burlington, IA to Rudolph and Grace Levy. In 1943 he married Gwendolyn Morgan, of Kansas City, who died on February 14, 2008. He is survived by a son, Dale Levy, Jr.

and wife Linda of Bartlesville, OK and a daughter Jan Cope and husband, Robert, of Poplar Bluff, MO. His daughter, Gail Hines and husband Phillip, preceded him in death. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was a veteran of WWII, serving as a Navy pilot. A family memorial service was held at the Chisholm Trail Presbyterian Church in Yukon, OK on June 25.

Rev. Jan Burns-Hintze officiated. NELLIE F. LOHMAN Nellie F. Lohman, 83, Concordia, MO, died June 29, 2008: Funeral services 3 p.m.

July 2 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Emma, MO. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tues. at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home, Concordia; visitation 6- 7:30 p.m. Tues.

at the funeral home. Burial Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery. DELORES A. McCLELLAND Delores A. McClelland, 72, Eudora, died June 29, 2008.

Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel, DeSoto, Kan. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, Eudora City Cemetery. Memorials to the family Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel, Box 101, DeSoto, KS 66018 (913) 583-1002.

CHRISTENNA L. MITCHELL Christenna L. "Chrissy" Mitchell, 41, Plattsburg, died June 26, 2008. (Services:) 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bailey Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg, Mo.

Interment Green Lawn Cemetery, Plattsburg, Mo. The Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. SEE NEXT PAGE AND CHARITIES.