Historic Northeast native and former Kansas City City Councilman Robert V. “Bob” Lewellen, 73, passed away May 14, 2011. Arrangements are by McGilley State Line.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, at St. Thomas More.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Kansas City Zoo In Memory of Robert V. Lewellen, 6800 Zoo Dr., KCMO 64132.