Hattie Roberts, 88, Greenwood, MO passed away November 9, 2006 at Lee’s Summit Hospital. Cremation.

Stephen K. James, 83, Leawood, KS passed away 11/8/2006. Stephen is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. Survivors include 3 step-children. Memorial services will be at 11 AM, 11/13/2006 at Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, Village CHurch Food Pantry, or Animal Haven.

Joseph W. Biety, 84, Leawood, KS passed away November 8, 2006. Cremation.

Helen Soseman was born on 9/4/1914, in Bloomfield, Iowa. Her parents were James E. and Rena Trickler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned A. Soseman, who she married in 1942, and by her sister, Lucile Crouch of Scottsdale, Ariz. She leaves one son, Ned Jr., his wife Janet; two grandchildren, Matthew and…

Vernon Sackman, 93, Independence, MO passed away November 5, 2006 at Independence Regional Hospital. Cremation.

Gregory A. Peterson, 54, Raytown, MO passed away November 5, 2006. Cremation.

Rev. James D. Koser, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 5, 2006 at Menorah Medical Center. Cremation.

Bruce G. DeTrempe, 46, Shawnee, KS pased away November 5, 2006. Bruce was born to Lavern and Hella DeTrempe on December 13, 1959. He is survived by his mother, three brothers and two sisters. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He also loved his family who will miss him deeply.

Zemry Thomason, 90, Independence, MO passed away November 3, 2006 at the Kansas City VA Hospital. Cremation.

Shirley Ann Newton, 67, Kansas City, MO passed away November 2, 2006. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 8th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.

Katherine “Kitty” Horner, 66, formerly of Pinehurst, NC passed away November 2, 2006 at her daughter’s home in Baldwin City, KS. Katherine was born Dec. 30, 1939 in Winchester, VA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Horner and her parents Fred and Pauline Wealthy. Katherine is survived by one sister, Joann Walters;…

Morris “Doug” Harris, 58, Shawnee Mission, KS passed away November 2, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Morris J. and Marguerite C. Harris. Doug is survived by a son and a grandson. Burial will be November 9, 2006 at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Nicole Lynn Anderson of Leawood, KS passed away in her sleep on Sunday, October 29, 2006, surrounded by her family and friends. Her body has been cremated. A private memorial service was held in her home on October 31, 2006. Nicole was born on June 30, 1948 in New York, NY. She leaves behind her…

Idona Lee Hart, 72, of Topeka, KS passed away October 28, 2006 at home. Cremation.

James A. Akers, 66, of Kansas City, KS passed away October 25, 2006 at Providence Medical Center. James was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn. He is survived by his brother, Jack Akers and two sons, James and Chuck.

Patricia Cross, 51, of Holdon, MO passed away at home on October 24, 2006. Patricia was born August 30, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to Richard A. and Patricia Gayle (Winters) Gantner. She was a devout Christian and extremely patriotic. She is survived by her parents, from the Chicago area; three children, Todd (Emily), Tashina, and…

Opal Lester, 88, Belton, MO passed away October 23, 2006 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Opal was preceded in death by her husband Carl Lester, Sr. She is survived by a sister Ester Zermuellen and two children, Kathy Miller of Belton, MO and Carl Lester, Jr. of College Station, TX. She is also…

Koni L. Willard, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 21, 2006 at her home. Koni is survived by her son Dennis Willard of Kansas City. Cremation.

Dale Lee Shahan, 65, Independence, MO passed away October 20, 2006 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

James R. Benton, 50, Kansas City, MO passed away October 19, 2006 at Park Place Care Center. Cremation. James was born March 14, 1956.