Obituaries for the Hiawatha World are free for the first 70 words. More information may be presented for an additional fee. For fee information, please consult your funeral director or call (816)271-8547.

Funeral homes may fax information to (816)271-8686 or email to ksobits@npgco.com . Please include your contact information. Photos may be emailed in jpeg format and must be received by 3 p.m. each day. The Hiawatha World publishes on Friday.

Private-party obituaries are taken 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on holidays.