Katarina "Rina" Kress, 85, of Lenexa, KS passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. Donations may be sent in lieu of flowers to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7611 State Line Rd., KC, MO 64114.

"MIKI" Michaella Ard, 46, Kansas City, MO, passed away Jan.18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, George Gee, and parents Steven and Doris (Gee) VanTrump. Michaella is survived by her husband Robert L. Ard, and son Jacob M. Ard, both of the home. Also surviving her is a sister Shirneice Wheeler of…

Richard Adler, 50, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 17, 2009. A memorial service will be held 5pm Sunday January 18th at Little Blue Church located at Noland Rd and Little Blue Rd. Survivors include many cousins, one uncle, half sisters Linda Smith of Bolivar and Carla Brown of El Dorado Springs. Richard worked and…

Joyce Martin, 78, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away January 14, 2009. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Edward, three children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandson. There will be a memorial gathering in Joyce’s honor Saturday, January 17, 2009, from 2-4 p.m. at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown,…

Lois Wallace, 79, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away January 13, 2009, Cremation with no services.

Gerald A. Clark, 84, Independence, MO passed away January 13, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Lois L. Wallace, 79, Kansas City, MO passed away January 13, 2009 at home.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Betty Elwood, 77, Independence, Missouri, passed away January 12, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her husband Esca of the home.

Faye Wright, 80, a resident of Columbia Manor, passed away January 11, 2009.  A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in the Smith Hall of First Assembly of God, 1100 N. 7th St. with Pastor Michael Jouret officiating.  Faye was born August 14, 1928 in Columbia to the late…

Vernon Pauley, 42, Kansas City, MO passed away January 10, 2009 at Bridgewood Health Care Center in KCMO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Sandra Etzenhouser, 58, Independence, MO., passed away January 10, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held 5-6:30 PM Thursday January 15th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO

Phillip Boomer, 48, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 10, 2009. A Celebration of Life will be held 5:00 pm Thursday January 15 at Depot Saloon 2702 Bell, Avondale, MO.

William “Bill” Henry, of Rolla, passed away Jan. 10, 2009, in Columbia, Mo., at the age of 83.  Bill was born in Springfield on Jan. 19, 1925, to the late William E. Henry, Sr. and Mamie P. (Moran) Henry of Cuba.  Bill accepted the Lord as a young man. He is survived by his wife…

Donald Maurice McCord, 80, Lenexa, KS passed away January 10, 2009 at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, KS.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Ralph S. Duncan, 76, Overland Park, Kan., passed away January 9, 2009. A celebration of his life will be from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, January 17, at the family home. Visitation will be at The Eudora Chapel, Eudora, Kan., 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 16. Ralph was a graduate of MU, a lifelong Tiger fan, and…

Thomas Tatem, 65, Grandview, MO passed away Jan. 9, 2009 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday Jan. 14, 2009 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Family will greet friends at the funeral home from 2-3 PM on the 14th. Mr. Tatem…

David E. Anderson, 76, Kansas City, MO passed away January 8, 2009 at his home, following a battle with cancer. Private services will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Mr. Anderson was born on July 26, 1932 in Marquette, MI. He graduated high school in Negaunee, MI. Following graduation he joined the…

Maurice Albert Steinberg, 76, a resident of Ashland Healthcare, passed away Thursday, January, 8, 2009.  A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Ashland Healthcare.  Maurice was born on May 20, 1932 in Raymondville, MO to the late Joe and Maye (Terrill) Steinberg.  Maurice is survived by his brother Leon…

William Logan Burt, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away January 7, 2009 at John Knox Care Center.  Cremation.  No services are planned at this time.

Randolph L. Claggett, 57, Kansas City, Mo., passed away January 6, 2009. Randolph served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He is survived by a daughter, Holly Benson, and many other family members. Cremation. Services are pending.