Herman Elimino Gonzalez, 72, Independence, MO passed away February 5, 2005 at Independence Regional Hospital. Cremation.

Pedro Santiago, 48, Kansas City, MO passed away February 4, 2005 at home. Cremation.

Melvin E. Sturman, 79, Independence, MO, passed away February 2, 2005, at the home. Graveside service will be 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

Jodi Lynn Bachman Zubak Jodi left our world on February 2, 2005 the result of a tragic accident. Jodi was born in Marshalltown, Iowa of February 12, 1974, she graduated from the Allen School of Nursing in Waterloo, Iowa, in 1995, and worked as a RN at North Kansas City Hospital. She enjoyed helping people…

Donald L. Barber died on January 30, 2005, at Menorah Medical Center, surrounded by his children. His wife of 50 years, Martha, predeceased him in 2002. Don was a civil engineer and a partner in Campbell, Barber & Lambeth Consulting Engineers for over 40 years. He was involved with numerous organizations including serving as city…

Cozeene E. Triplett, Jr., 62, Grandview, MO, passed away January 30, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2005, at Raytown Church of Christ, 6000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Cozeene was born October 31, 1942, in St. Louis County. He graduated from Lincoln University and was a member of…

Larry Lee Ross, 56, St. Joseph, MO passed away January 28, 2005 at home. Cremation.

Vasil Tersiev, 49, Kansas City, MO passed away January 28, 2005 at home. He is survived by his sons, George and Nick; daughters, Daniella and Antonia. Cremation.

Burris L. Long, 77, Kansas City, MO, passed away Jan. 28, 2005, at his home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Tues., Feb. 1, at Ebenezer Cemetery, Bogard, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society.

A prominent figure in Kansas City cultural events for nearly 40 years, James D. Costin died on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, one month away from his 71st birthday. Services for Jim will be held in the Helen F. Spencer Theater in the Performing Arts Center on the Campus of UMKC on Tuesday, February 1, at…

Tom Schiwetz, 54, Stanley, KS, passed away Jan. 24, 2005, at his home. Memorial service will be 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, at Southwoods, Christian Church, Overland Park, KS. Tom is survived by his wife, Sue; daughter, Lauren; son, Evan; mother, Juanita; sisters, Sally and Waynene. Memorial contributions can be made to Kansas City Hospice.

Lucille Winters, 83, Kansas City, MO, entered into rest on January 24, 2005, at Carondelet Manor. A Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 29 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 85th & Wornall, KCMO. A Visitation and Rosary will be 9 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Los Angeles, CA. The…

Jack E. Reach, 66, a USMC Veteran and steelworker employed by Armco/GST for thirty plus years, died Sunday, January 23, 2005. A Memorial Gathering will be held for friends and family on Saturday, January 29. Jack is survived by wife, Marie; three sons, Kevin Reach, Pleasanton, KS, Todd Reach, San Diego, CA, and Nicholas Reach,…

Orval T. Zahm, 83, Independence, MO passed away January 23, 2005 at Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Mark Sicking, 46, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 22, 2005 at Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Cremation.

Frank H. Kyle, 61, Independence, MO, passed away, January 22, 2005, at home. Frank is survived by his wife of 40 years, Margit Kyle; son Mike Kyle; daughters, Michaela Greenlee and Brenda Green; grandchildren, Keith Johnson, Ryan Green and Erica Green.

Judith Louise Johnson, 85, Overland Park, KS, passed away January 21, 2005 at The Forum Health Care Center. Cremation with interment in Seattle, WA. Judith is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Troy Johnson. She is survived by her children, Sharon Stevens and husband, Arnold, and their children, Deborah and Arnold III;…

Ray Leon Lewis, 44, Kansas City, KS passed away January 19, 2005 at KU Medical Center. Cremation.

Donald O. Yant, 85, Independence, MO, passed away January 19, 2005, at the Medical Center of Independence. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22 at Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family graveside services will be held in…

William A. Wright, 83, Kansas City, MO, passed away January 18, 2005, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Cremation without services. Mr. Wright was born October 30, 1921, in Idabel, OK.