Joseph Zych, 94, Overland Park, Kan., passed away December 21, 2007. Joseph is survived by his son, Thomas and wife Ruth; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Leona Piekut of Chicago.

James Kinney, 82, So. Bend, IN, passed away December 21, 2007. A memorial service will be held 10AM Wed. Dec. 26th at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO

Frances Westcott DiTirro, 80, Kansas City, MO passed away December 20, 2007. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

Guy James Atkisson, 66, of Linn, MO passed away December 20, 2007 at his home. Guy was born on February 21, 1941 to Arthur and Evelyn (Cadwell) Atkisson in Bakersfield, California. Services were held on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Community of Christ Church in Linn, MO with elder Shane Atkisson officiating. Guy is survived…

Everett Charles Ghean, 82, Kansas City, MO passed away December 18, 2007 at home. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

Walter F. Schwartz, 63, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away December 18, 2007 with his wife Laurel by his side. Walt’s working career was with McDonnell Douglas and IBM as a systems programmer in St. Louis, Mo. A memorial service will be December 29, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at Southwood United Church of Christ, 7904 Raytown…

Thomas A. Smith, 74, of Dixon, MO passed away December 17, 2007 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on May 7, 1933 to Clarence and Bernice (Hammock) Smith. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Smith.

Vern Clark Taul, 86, Independence, Mo passed away December 16, 2007. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

Melva Heits Schaufler, 74, of Shawnee, Kan., died December 15, 2007, at home. Celebration of Life will be held at Shawnee Civic Center December 22, 2007, between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Formerly of Craig, Mo., graduate of Craig High School- valedictorian; B.S. degree in chemistry from Northwest Missouri State and listed in Who’s Who; Medical…

Michael R. Powers, 55, died December 15, 2007. A memorial gathering will be held 5-7 PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Michael was born July 27, 1952 at Larson Air Force Base, WA. He was known for his accomplished skills in cement finishing. Michael…