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…

Velma I. Schutz, 79, Independence, MO passed away December 14, 2007. Cremation. Services to be held at a later date.

John F. Sission, 66, Blue Springs, MO passed away December 13, 2007. Visitation will be held 5-6 PM, Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Memorial services will follow at 6 PM at Heartland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KC Hospice.…

John Rickard ?Rick? Mackley died at his home in Columbia, MO on December 13, 2007. He and his twin, George Kenneth ?Ken? Mackley, were born at Bonne Terre Hospital, Bonne Terre, MO, on December 18, 1951, to the late Melbourne Fleming and Sylvia Mary Catherine Rickard Mackley of Farmington. Rick attended Farmington schools and graduated…

Edward Owens, 83, Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Dec. 13, 2007, at John Knox Care Center. Edward is survived by his wife Carolyn, five children; Carmen Rollins, Scott Owens, Carol Lynn Andrews, James Owens, Mary Desmond, and three grandchildren; Amy Hewitt, and, Lily, and Savannah Andrews. Edward worked as a Kansas City police officer for…

Marjorie L Gross, 76, Mission, Kansas, passed away December 13, 2007. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Sunday Dec 16th a Maple Hill Cemetery 2301 S 34th St. Kansas City, KS.