Michael Leroy Vickers, 61, of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Polo, MO, passed away December 25th, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Monday, December 30, 2013 at Hidden Valley Funeral Home in Kearney. Memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm in the chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions to either the American Diabetes Association or the American Stroke Association. Arr: Hidden Valley Funeral Home (816-903-8888)