Thomas Tatem, 65, Grandview, MO passed away Jan. 9, 2009 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday Jan. 14, 2009 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Family will greet friends at the funeral home from 2-3 PM on the 14th. Mr. Tatem…

David E. Anderson, 76, Kansas City, MO passed away January 8, 2009 at his home, following a battle with cancer. Private services will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Mr. Anderson was born on July 26, 1932 in Marquette, MI. He graduated high school in Negaunee, MI. Following graduation he joined the…

Maurice Albert Steinberg, 76, a resident of Ashland Healthcare, passed away Thursday, January, 8, 2009.  A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Ashland Healthcare.  Maurice was born on May 20, 1932 in Raymondville, MO to the late Joe and Maye (Terrill) Steinberg.  Maurice is survived by his brother Leon…

William Logan Burt, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away January 7, 2009 at John Knox Care Center.  Cremation.  No services are planned at this time.

Randolph L. Claggett, 57, Kansas City, Mo., passed away January 6, 2009. Randolph served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He is survived by a daughter, Holly Benson, and many other family members. Cremation. Services are pending.

Judy May Smith, 64 of Altamont, Missouri, passed away January 4, 2009 art her home. Judy is survided by her husband David. Cremation no services.

Dee Ann Stewart, 43, of Olathe, passed January 4, 2009, after a brief illness. Visitation will be at Southwoods Christian Church in Overland Park, Kan., from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. Dee Ann was a gifted humor writer at Hallmark Cards, where she will be greatly…

Lawrence McClain, 89, Edwardsville, KS passed away January 3, 2009 at Golden Living Center in Edwardsville.  Cremation.  Services have not been planned at this time.

Sophia Josephine Jacobsen, 94, of Columbia entered into eternal rest January 3, 2009 at the Bluffs.  Sophia was born October 8, 1914 in St. Joseph, MO to the late Josephine and Joe Motyka.  She married Clarence Snodgrass and they owned and operated the Modern Cleaners in St. Joseph for 20 years.  After Clarence passed away…

Joan (Jodie) Simms passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at Columbia Healthcare.  Born Joan Isabelle Hewitt August 22, 1944 in Manhattan, New York she relocated to Columbia more than 30 years ago.  She was a friend and long time employee of the Watson Family.  She has been employed by Kraft Foods since June of 2000. …