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.