Ronald James Sartain age 65, of Blue Springs, Mo. Passed away Wednesday May 22, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center.  He was born November 18, 1947 in Henley, Mo., the son of late James Sartain  and Ellen M. Emmerich Sartain of Kansas City, Mo.  He graduated from Van Horn High School, Independence, Mo. and University of Missouri Science and Technology, Rolla, Mo. Ronald was united in marriage August 24, 1968 in Kansas City, Mo. to Mary Wise, who survives of the home.  He was employed as a staff engineer for Honeywell until his retirement. Ronald enjoyed fishing, and collecting and riding motorcycles.  He will be sadly missed. Survivors include: two sons, Tim Sartain with his wife Magali of Kansas City, James Sartain of Kansas City.  Three grandchildren: Samuel James Sartain, Margaux Havana Sartain, and Nicolas Ellie. Three brother-in-laws:  Tom Wise with his wife Ruth, Jim Middaugh with his wife Pat, Haward Weidinger with his wife Judy.  One sister-in-law Carol Sartain. Ronald was preceded in death along with his father James Sartain, by one brother Harley Sartain.  Visitation will be Sunday May 26, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs 301 SW Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, Mo.  Graveside services will be Tuesday May 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Enloe Cemetery, Russellville, Mo.  Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs, 301 SW Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, Mo. 64014.  Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo. weberfuneralhome.net

Clark D. Meckfessel age 62, of Russellville, Mo. passed away Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 at his home in Russellville, MO. He was born August 7, 1950 in St. Louis, Mo. the son of Donald Edward and Dorothy Juanita Counts Meckfessel, both of whom preceded him in death. Clark enjoyed reading and collecting beer steins.  Clark also enjoyed the company of his dogs as well as family and friends, he will be sadly missed. Survivors include: one sister;  Donna Clark of Fulton MO; one brother; Dwight Meckfessel, of Colorado; three nieces: Jeannie Lairmore with her husband Stacy of Fulton, MO., Jennifer Clark, of Jefferson City, MO., and Angie Harris with her husband Andy of Jefferson City, MO., one nephew David Meckfessel with his wife Danie of Kansas.  The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Memorial Contributions are suggested to Weber Funeral Home, 13415 Rt. C, Russellville, Mo., 65074. Arrangements are under the direction of the Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo. weberfuneralhome.net

Clarence Everett Bentch (C.E.) age 79, of Holts Summit, Mo. passed away Monday, January 21, 2013, at Capital Region Medical Center.  He was born December 5, 1933, in Sagrada, Mo., the son of George Ezra Bentch and Minnie Opal McDavitt, both of whom preceded him in death.  He graduated from Versailles High School.  Clarence was united in marriage June 4, 1955, in Yoder, Kansas to Betty Irene Kauffman, who survives of the home.  He was employeed as maintenance supervisor at Central Dairy until his retirement.  Clarence was a member of Local 833 Teamsters and First Church of God.  He enjoyed traveling to Florida in his fifth wheel and tinkering with computers.  He will be sorely missed.  Survivors include: one son, Dennis Bentch, with his wife Beverly of Jefferson City, Mo.  Two daughters, Miriam Moseley of Jefferson City, Mo., Elaine Huff, with her husband Bob of Russellville, Mo.  One sister, Lela Ruth Wenger. Eight Grandchildren, Christopher Burcks, Carmen Bentch, Brandon Bentch, Ryan Bentch, Lauren Bentch, Lindsey Kramer, Chad Huff, and Ethan Huff. Six great-grandchildren, Madalyn and Lillian Muse, Claire and Ashton Kramer, Alyssa and Hailey Burcks. Clarence was preceded in death along with his parents; by one brother, Don Bentch; two sisters; Glendola Wenger, Eunice Lehman; one son-in-law, Charles F. Moseley. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Church of God in Jefferson City, Mo. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Rob Kespelher officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery,   Versailles, Mo.Memorials are suggested to First Church of God, 1614 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, Mo. 65109 or Adventures in Missions c/o Ryan Bentch, 836 Crestmere Ct., Jefferson City, Mo. 65109.  Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo. weberfuneralhome.net

Frances Louise Steinman, age 83, of Russellville, Mo. passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Oak Tree Villas Jefferson City, Mo. She was born October 6, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo. the daughter of Edith Lucille Bruning Schmidt. She was raised by her grandfather, Ben P. Bruning, both of whom preceded in her in death. She graduated from Russellville High School in 1946. Louise was united in marriage February 12, 1949 in Jefferson City, Mo to Henry John Steinman, Jr. who preceded her in death on October 26, 2008. Louise was employed with Department of Revenue until her retirement in 1984. She enjoyed quilting and working in her flower gardens. Louise enjoyed spending time with family and friends, she will be sadly missed. Survivors include: three sons; James Steinman, with his wife Mary of Joshua TX,; Jerry Steinman, with his wife Shelley of Russellville,; David Steinman, with his wife Debora of Russellville, Mo. One daughter; Cathy Welch, with her husband Brian of Jefferson City, Mo. Nine grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Louise was preceded in death along with her mother, grandfather and husband by one daughter; Patty Miles and one grandson; Broch Steinman. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday December 5, 2012 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Russellville, Mo. with Father Stephen Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Michaels cemetery in Russellville, Mo. In honor of her daughter, Patty, memorial contributions can be made to the ALS Association, Keith Worthington Chapter, 2025 E. Chestnut Expressway, Suite K, Springfield, Mo 65802, or St. Michaels Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo. weberfuneralhome.net

Vicky Hoffman, age 59, of Russellville, Mo. passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo. She was born March 15, 1953 in St. Louis City MO, the daughter of Orville C. and Rose M. Martinez McCormack. She graduated from Crystal City High School. Vicky was united in marriage November 3, 1972 in New Bloomfield, Mo. to Larry Hoffman, who survives of the home. Vicky was a long time employee of Tolson Drug Store. After leaving, she was a homemaker. Vicky loved spending time with her family and friends, she will be sadly missed. Survivors include: Her husband Larry of the home; one son; Larry Clifton Hoffman, with his wife Amanda of Jefferson City, Mo.; one daughter; Nicole Bonnot with her husband Michael of Columbia, Mo.; Mother, Rose Martinez McComack of Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother; Gary McCormack with his wife Lori of Desoto, Mo.; One brother-in-law; Richard Hoffman with his wife Mary of Freeburg, Mo.; four grandchildren; Brandon Elder, Brandi Elder, Noah Bonnot and Brett Bergman, along with nieces and nephews. Vicky was preceeded in death by her father; Orville C. McCormack. Visitation will be Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo. with memorial services to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Anderson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, Missouri Affiliate, Inc. P.O. Box Q, Columbia, Mo. 65205. Arrangements are under the direction of Weber Funeral Home in Russellville, Mo. weberfuneralhome.net