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Obituaries | March, 2010Bryant Elroy Willms | d. March 9, 2010 Bryant Elroy Willms, 70, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at his home March 9, 2010. The family will receive friends from 12 noon – 1pm, Monday, March 15, 2010 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a memorial fund care of Carole Willms. Bryant was born October 28, 1939 in Union County, South Dakota to Frank and Daisy (Britton) Willms. He was a self employed accountant. He served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Carole Faith Nelson on April 1, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bryant was Lutheran by faith and loved fishing and playing the organ. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Lee’s Summit, the president of the Summit Station Homeowners Association and belonged to the Wildlife Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a great-granddaughter Olivia Shay. Survivors included: Wife Carole of the home Brother: John & Myrt Willms Clay Center, KS 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren Marsha Lynn Alldaffer | d. March 8, 2010
Marsha was born on September 2, 1963 in Williamson, WV the only daughter of James and Edna (Bowens) Rife. She moved to Michigan at the age of two and graduated from Osburn High School in Detriot, MI. She was united in marriage to Christopher S. Alldaffer on July 19, 1997. Marsha loved spending time with her family and her pets. She was an avid pet lover and was a member of the PetBirdClub.com. Marsha was also a member of the Jefferson Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Phillip and Gladys Rife and maternal grandfather, Oscar Bowens. Marsha leaves behind her beloved husband, Chris Alldaffer of the home; parents, James and Edna Rife of Warren, MI; maternal grandmother, Verlie Collins of Fort Gay, WV; father and mother-in-law, Bill & Mary Alldaffer of Kansas City, MO; sister & brother-in-law, Susan & Randy Shipp of Grain Valley, MO; nephews, Nick Shipp of Blue Springs, MO and Chad Shipp of Grain Valley, MO; brother & sister-in-law, Mike & Rachel Alldaffer of Gainesville, VA; nephew, Drew Alldaffer of Gainesville, VA, and niece Meranda Alldaffer of Gainesville, VA. Robert R. Zion | d. March 4, 2010
Bob was born on July 30, 1943 in Independence, Missouri, the son of the late Ralph J. Zion and Goldie M. (Graham) Masters. He was a 1961 graduate of William Chrisman High School. Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life, Donna Marie (Massey) on August 13, 1966. To this union, two very special children were born. Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1964. Bob retired from Burns & McDonell after over thirty years as a Senior Designer. After retirement, he became an avid reader and talented painter. Bob was a member of St. John LaLande Catholic Church, where he was active in the church choir and with St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed going to the lake to fish, but most of all, Bob cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Howard E. Masters and several siblings. Bob leaves behind his wife, Donna of the home; daughter, Christine Zion of the home; Matthew Zion & wife, Kristyn of Raymore, MO; sister, Nita Hall & husband, Jerry of Cashiers, NC; brother, Donald Helverson & wife, Doris of Blue Springs, MO; three grandchildren, Jacob, Abigail, and Josephine Zion of Raymore, MO. Jerry W. “Pete” Sullivan | d. March 2, 2010 Jerry W. “Pete” Sullivan, 77, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on March 2, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Catholic Church (3333 Broadway, Kansas City, MO) with Rev. Terry McCloskey as celebrant. Interment will follow at Resurrection South Cemetery, Overland Park, KS. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Meyers Funeral Chapel where the rosary will be prayed at 6:45 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart and Stroke Association. Jerry was born on April 20, 1932 in Hibbing, MN, the son of the late Jerry J. and Lillian (Barrett) Sullivan. He was educated in Hibbing, MN. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was united in marriage to Marjorie “Peggy” (Eckard) on March 13, 1970. Jerry was the owner of an accounting firm in Independence, MO. He was also an accomplished stand-up bass player. He played in many venues with various groups in and around Kansas City over the years. Jerry cherished the time spent with his grandchildren and looked forward to every visit. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jerry’s smile, laugh and stories will be missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Sullivan; a brother, two sisters, and a son, Gordon Sieger. Jerry leaves behind his children, Debra Walters & husband, Terry of Kearney, MO, Gregg Sullivan of Indian Harbor Beach, FL, Kelly Kennedy & husband, Mike of Westwood Hills, KS, Danno Sullivan & wife, Erin of Harvard, MA, Christopher Sullivan of Oakland, CA; grandchildren, Chris Hagelin, Brian Hagelin, Cassy Gentry, Kristina Crawford, Patrick Sullivan, Rick Raven, Michael Sieger, Nicole Sieger, Brendan Kennedy, Nathan Kennedy, Emma Sullivan, Leo Sullivan; five great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. |
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Marsha Lynn Alldaffer, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 8, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5-6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 pm in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to Pet Bird Club, Care of Anita Sloan, 3511 South Crane, Independence, Missouri 64055.
Robert R. Zion, 66, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on March 4, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm, Monday, March 8, 2010 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm in the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to either IBS Industries or to St. John LaLande School Library.