Janet K. Cleveland, 90, died peacefully at home on November 15, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. An avid music lover and piano player, Janet was born in Murray, Utah, on August 10, 1918, to Burwell and Helen Kilbourn. Shortly thereafter her family moved to Omaha, Neb., where Janet grew up, graduating from Central High…

Michael William Erb, 71, of Jefferson City passed away November 14, 2008 at St. Mary’s Health Center.  Michael was born on Jan. 21, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harry and Grayce (Dillion) Erb. 

Frank Edward Suddarth, 53, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008.  Frank is survived by his wife, Ahinoam "Abi" of the home, 2 brothers; John W.Suddarth III and Scott A. Suddarth, 2 sisters; Leanna R. Adams, and Cindy L. Miller as well as nieces Josie L. Bowers and Tiffany M. Proffitt and 1…

Wesley Dunski, 79, Leawood, KS passed away November 12, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services will be planned for a later date.

Tom S. Judah, 69, of Boonville entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at his home.  A memorial service will be held Sunday November 23, 2008 at Valley Hope, 1415 Ashley Rd., Boonville, MO at 2:00 p.m.  Tom was born in St. Joseph, MO on November 23, 1938 to the late Willis and Helen…

Lucille Mildred Kucaba, 79, of Jefferson City, MO passed away November 10, 2008 at her home.  Lucille was born on Feb. 7, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Laura (Drummer) Bossi.  She is survived by many loving friends and family members.  

Betty Coffelt, 70, Overland Park, KS passed away November 9, 2008 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Joseph Edward Clayton, 41, Shawnee Mission, KS passed away November 9, 2008.  He will be greatly  missed.  Cremation.  Services will be held at a later date. 

Bobby Ray Coffma, 71, Warrensburg, MO passed away November 9, 2008 at home.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Larry G. Kerr, 63, Kansas City, MO passed away November 8, 2008 at home from metastatic melanoma. Mr. Kerr was born 12/08/1945 in Kansas City, MO. At Larry‘s request, there will be no services. Larry was currently employed at Home Depot in Belton, MO, a past longtime employee of Cook Paint and Benjamin Moore Paint…

Mary L. Gauert Mary Gauert, 88, Raytown, MO, passed away November 7, 2008. A memorial mass will be held 2 pm Tuesday November 11th at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO. Mary is survived by son Don, and wife Carol, grandsons Don Jr. and wife Kris, Jason and wife…

Maxine Petty, 73, of Johnson County, Kansas, is now with her Saviour. She is preceded in death by her brothers Bobby and Leon Sharp and sisters Nadine Piggott and Evelyn Koshaba. Surviving are her twin brother, Max (Jean) Sharp, and brother Ken (Gayle) Sharp; children Sheila (Glen) Pannell, Kelly (Shawn) Swearngin, Michael and Stephen Petty;…

Lavita Ruth Renick Lavita Ruth Renick, 88 of Raytown, MO, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008, peacefully at her home. Mrs. Renick would have turned 89 on November 18. She is preceded in death by her parents, Maude “Ruth” and George Paul Polster and her precious grandchildren; Melinda Renick and T.J. Smith III. Mrs. Renick…

Bill Horn, 82, Edwardsville, KS passed away November 5, 2008.  Cremation.  No services have been planned at this time.  Burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date. 

James Donald “Jim” Taylor died peacefully at his home in Columbia on Nov. 4, 2008, after a long battle with cancer.  His family was with him and he left this life without fanfare and surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 5, 1937, in Kansas City, Mo to Donald and Lois Taylor.  He lived…

Willie Sam Gilkey, 69, of Columbia passed away November 4, 2008 at University Hosptial & Clinics.  Willie was born on August 24, 1939 in Ballwin, MS to Wyatt and Maggie (Buck) Gilkey. 

Christine Ann Franke-Webb, 34, died peacefully at home in Fulton, Missouri, surrounded by family, friends and her beloved cats and dogs on Sunday, November 2, 2008.  She is survived by her husband, James Franke-Webb, whom she married in 1995.  Other survivors include her parents, Gordon and Kay Franke of Kirksville and two brothers; Curtis and…

Rolf Woldseth of Foster City passed away in his sleep on October 31, 2008, at his daughter’s home in Missouri after a short battle with skin cancer. He was 78. Rolf was born January 18, 1930, to Osvald and Aase Evensen Woldseth in Trondheim, Norway. He graduated from the Norwegian Technical University in Trondheim (NTH)…

Judge Lee E. Wells, retired, 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, died peacefully at home in Kansas City on Friday, October 31. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 6, at Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. in the church parlor and the memorial…

Junior Riggins Junior Riggins, 75 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away October 30, 2008 at Plaza Manor Kansas City, MO. On line condolences can be made at www.heartland cremation.com (arr. Heartland Cremation 816-313-1677)