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Pete Keller
Date of Death : 05/10/2024Lindsay Dwayne (Pete) Keller, 59, of Platte City, Missouri passed away on May 10, 2024, at St Luke’s Northland.Pete was born on March 28, 1965, to Betty Louise (Ball) Keller and Linell D. Keller in Leavenworth, Kansas. Pete grew up in the Camden Point area and attended North Platte High School in Dearborn, Missouri where he graduated in 1983. Pete played baseball for the North Platte Panthers and always remained an avid baseball fan. After high school, Pete went on to graduate from DeVry Institute of Technology specializing in electronics.Pete was united in marriage on January 10, 1987, to his...
Funeral Service : 05/17/2024
Robert Harris
Date of Death : 05/09/2024Robert Daniel Harris, of Plattsburg, MO, formerly of Louisville, KY passed away on May 9, 2024.He was born on April 6, 1943 to Irving Moses and Katie Marie (Tapp) Harris in Plattsburg, MO. Robert grew up in Plattsburg and graduated from Plattsburg High School. He attended Culver-Stockton College and then served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge he obtained his bachelor’s degree in music at the University of Louisville, and later received his master’s in education. Robert was a music teacher for 26 years at Valley High in Louisville, KY. He...
Funeral Service : 05/17/2024
Eileen Hansen
Date of Death : 05/06/2024It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of our beloved Eileen Marie Hansen.On May 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, Eileen passed in the loving care of her husband Jeff, with their beautiful children, Lucy and William, by her side.Eileen was born on March 5th, 1968, in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. At 5 years of age, she moved to Vermont with her family where her love of nature began to take root. She especially loved the peace of the woods. Upon graduating high school, she decided small town life was no longer what she...
Funeral Service : 05/13/2024
Danette Moore
Date of Death : 05/05/2024Danette Moore passed away May 5, 2024 at Liberty, Hospital (after an extended stay in ICU).Danette attended East Buchanan Middle School and lived in Gower, MO her 8th grade year and spent a year of high school in Carthage, New York with her family in a military housing unit. Her family moved back to Victor, Iowa for her senior year where she graduated in May 1989. Danette played volleyball and was a cheerleader during her high school years. Danette was united in matrimony to Dale Patrick Lohse on August 2,1997 and they were blessed with a son. Danette obtained her...
Funeral Service : 06/01/2024
Carolyn Baker
Date of Death : 05/03/2024Carolyn June Baker, 86, of Platte City, MO passed away Friday, May 3, 2024.She was born on October 10, 1937, to Walter and Georgia (Satterfield) White in Platte City, MO where she grew up and in 1955, she graduated from Platte County High School.On October 6, 1957, she was united in marriage to Gordon Baker, Jr. After their marriage they lived in rural Platte City, MO on the farm where they raised their family and made their home. Carolyn worked for AT&T, Farm Bureau Insurance and volunteered for the Red Cross as a school nurse. Carolyn was the Platte County...
Funeral Service : 05/10/2024
Maxine Harmer
Date of Death : 04/28/2024Maxine Harmer, 89, of Edgerton, MO passed away April 28, 2024.She was born on November 8, 1934, to John William and Jessie Eileen (Martin) Teeple in Dearborn, MO. Maxine grew up in Edgerton and graduated from Edgerton High School. On July 29, 1955, she was united in marriage to William “Billy” Carrel Harmer. After their marriage they lived in Edgerton where they made their home. Billy passed away on February 10, 1994. Maxine and Billy owned and operated Harmer’s Café in Edgerton. Maxine enjoyed cooking and baking, working on puzzles, and playing dominos and cards. Most of all she loved...
Funeral Service : 05/05/2024
Joy Smith
Date of Death : 04/27/2024Joy Smith, 85, of Riverside, MO passed away, April 27, 2024.She was born on February 22, 1939 in Des Moines, IA. She grew up in Ogden, Iowa where graduated high school. Joy then graduated from Iowa State University.Joy lived in Toledo, Ohio where she raised her son and moved to Kansas City 25 years ago, where she made her home. She was a buyer for Macy’s for over 20 years and was later a drug and alcohol counselor for many years.Joy was a member of the Antioch Bible Baptist Church. Joy and her husband, Bill Smith, were very active in...
Funeral Service : 05/07/2024
Jim Maynes
Date of Death : 04/21/2024James (Jim) Byron Maynes, 76, of Trimble, MO passed away April 21, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospice House after a long illness. Jim was born May 31, 1947 to Gerald Joseph and Janice Margaret (Cooper) Maynes in Lincoln, NE. He grew up in Omaha, NE and graduated high school from Mt. Michael Benedictine Abby in Elk Horn, NE in 1965. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Creighton University. On August 28, 1970, he was united in marriage to Vicki K. Stranathan in Council Bluffs, IA. After marriage they lived in Omaha before moving to Trimble, MO...
Funeral Service : 04/28/2024
Ruth Gates
Date of Death : 04/21/2024Ruth Gates, 85, of Gower, MO passed away April 21, 2024.She was born on September 29, 1938 to Emmett and Dorothy (White) Auxier in Gower. She was raised in Gower and graduated from Gower High School. Ruth attended Gard Business College and then worked at Mead Tablet Factory.On August 27, 1960 she was united in marriage to Richard Gates, they made their home in Gower. After having children, she became a full-time mother and homemaker. Her husband, Richard, passed away, March 20, 2021.She loved attending garage sales and tending to her flowers, and if you don’t think so mow one...
Funeral Service : 04/28/2024
Lydia Clay
Date of Death : 04/19/2024Lydia Elaine Clay came into this world as the best surprise ever on February 9, 2024 and passed away on April 19, 2024. She was a strong little girl who fought for one month in the NICU getting to come home on her one-month milestone. Lydia was able to be a part of the KC Chiefs Super Bowl win, go to the aquarium, attend a KC Royals game win and see an eclipse. She also got to celebrate Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick's Day and Easter with her family. In Lydia’s short life, she had a huge impact on all those...
Funeral Service : 04/28/2024
Jan White
Date of Death : 04/19/2024Janet Kay White passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home in Trimble, MO. In her last days she was cared for by a wonderful daughter-in-law Rachel and great group of hospice nurses from St. Joseph. She was born to Bob and Iris Swan on January 1, 1947, in Wichita, KS. She was the third child of the Swan’s. Surviving are her brother Mike of Las Vegas, NV and sisters Marla of Kansas City, MO and Joy of Paris, TX. Her sister Lindie of Kansas City, MO preceded her in death. Jan graduated from Heights High School in Wichita,...
Funeral Service : 05/19/2024
Tommy Pendergrast
Date of Death : 04/16/2024Tommy Ray Pendergrast, 76, of Weston, MO passed away, April 16, 2024.He was born on June 22, 1947, to Lawrence Allen and Wilma Lorene (Callaway) Pendergrast in Smithville, MO. Tommy grew up and attended school in Lawson and Liberty and he graduated from Liberty High School in 1965. He served his country in the United States Army as a SPC 4 during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, Tommy returned to Liberty and in 1977 he moved to Weston where he made his home. While in Weston, Tommy worked as a city letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service,...
Funeral Service : 04/24/2024
Russell Collins
Date of Death : 04/15/2024Russell Collins, 92, of North Kansas City, MO, formerly of Edgerton, MO passed away, April 15, 2024.He was born on January 3, 1932 to William F. and Marion (Grogan) Collins in Higginsville, MO. Russell grew up in Higginsville where he attended school. He then served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On December 1, 1953 he was united in marriage to Zora McKinney. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City where they made their home.Russell was a member of the Edgerton Christian Church. He was also a member of the VFW.He was a Fire Apparatus...
Funeral Service : 04/22/2024
Carl Jones
Date of Death : 04/15/2024Carl Robert Jones, 80, of Smithville, MO passed away April 15, 2024.Carl was born July 22, 1943, to Maurice and Wilma (Baker) Jones in Claycomo, Missouri. Carl grew up in Smithville, Missouri and attended Smithville schools, graduating in 1961. He started working at Corn Products/National Starch at the age of 18 and retired after 49 years as a machinist. Carl was a soldier in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. Carl was a passionate member of the Steelworkers Union (USW) and devoted many years working to improve the lives of his fellow members. On March 27,...
Funeral Service : 04/21/2024
David Hensley
Date of Death : 04/11/2024David Harold Hensley, 48, of Kansas City, MO passed away April 11, 2024.He was born on August 5, 1975, in Smithville, MO. David attended grade school in Edgerton, MO and graduated from Platte County High School in 1993.David attended the Dearborn Christian Church in his youth. He was currently a salesman for McCray Lumber and Millwork where made many close friends who were like brothers. He enjoyed fishing and golfing and was an avid Raiders fan. Most of all David was a kind, loving person who would do anything for anyone. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Dorothy...
Funeral Service : 04/17/2024Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.