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.

Lillian Dearman, 80, Olathe, KS passed away November 18, 2006 at Delmar Gardens Overland Park. Cremation with burial at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.

Edward Spela, 46, Chicago, IL passed away November 17, 2006. Cremation. Edward was born July 18, 1959 in Chicago, IL.

Gloria Anna Barrett, 72, Olathe, KS passed away November 11, 2006. Cremation. Gloria was born October 5, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY.

Jose Fang-Morals of Kansas City passed away November 11, 2006 in Kansas City. Cremation.

Robert Lee, 75, Independence, MO passed away November 11, 2006 at his home. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert P. Hatfield of Reading, PA and Gregory A. Fisher of Independence, MO.

Betty Riddle, 60, Kansas City, KS passed away November 10, 2006 at the Kansas City Hospice House in KCMO. Cremation.

Lani Glenn Stenerud, 61, Overland Park, KS passed away November 10, 2006 at home. Cremation.

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;…