Andrew “Andy” Kramer, 79, Raytown, MO died Dec. 4, 2006. Memorial services will be held 2PM, Thurs, Dec. 7, 2006 at Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice. Andy was born to Karl & Emilia Kramer on May 15, 1927 in Ashley, ND. He was an Army Korean…

Ahmad Hasan-El, 65, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Dec. 4, 2006, at Indian Meadows Nursing Center in Overland Park, KS. A memorial service is planned for Friday Dec. 8 at Crosspoint Community Church, 10508 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64134, at 11 AM. There will also be a graveside service at Leavenworth National Cemetery…

Kenneth F. Smith, 66, resident of Cuba, MO, formerly of Festus, MO passed away December 4, 2006 in Shawnee, KS. He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Lawson of Shawnee, KS and Jennifer Emmerth of Ozark, MO; 3 grandchildren, Landon, Logan, and Laine Emmerth, a brother, Donald and a sister, Sandra, both of Festus, MO;…

Mic Amata, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on December 12, 2006 at his home. Cremation.

Elena Bondoc, 76, Kansas City, MO passed away December 2, 2006 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Merry Jo Turner, age 66, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006. A special service will be held in her honor this following spring in Arkansas.

Frank Benedict Jr., 70, Leavenworth, KS, passed away November 30, 2006. Military graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2006 at Ft. Leavenworth Cemetery.

Connie Belle Romig, 64, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 29, 2006. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Private family services have been planned for a later date.

Wanda J. Holt, 82, Overland Park, KS passed away November 26, 2006 at Indian Meadows Care Facility. Cremation with burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.

Gerald D. Renfro, 83, Trenton, MO passed away November 25, 2006 at Eastview Manor in Trenton, MO. Cremation.

Gerald Dale Renfro, 83, Trenton, MO passed away November 25, 2006 at home. Cremation.

Lee Roy Knapp, Kansas City, MO passed away November 24, 2006 at Cedar Valley Health Center in Raytown, MO. Cremation.

Lee Roy Knapp, 65, Kansas City, MO passed away November 24, 2006 at Cedar Valley Healthcare in Raytown, MO. Cremation.

Melba Rice, 93, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at the Carmel Hill Nursing Home in Independence. Cremation.

Melba Rice, 93, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at the Carmel Hill Nursing Home in Independence. Cremation.

William Ermeling, 84, Lawrence, KS passed away Novembmer 21, 2006 at his home. Cremation. William is survived by his wife, Helen and a host of family and friends. He was born November 3, 2006 in Oak Park, IL.

Karen Sue Summers, 58, Platte City, MO passed away November 18, 2006 at home. Cremation.

Beth Smith came into this life on Christmas day, 1967. Thirty-eight years later, on November 18, after a year’s illness, she peacefully crossed over to the Other Side to continue her eternal journey in Mother/Father God’s loving care. She leaves behind her mother, Karen Smith, father, Paul Smith, brother, Monte Smith, and daughter, Dahlby Smith.…

David Foose, 66, Grandview, MO passed away November 18, 2006 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Cremation.