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Lois Berry
Date of Death : 03/29/2023Lois Berry, 99, of Kansas City, MO passed away, March 29, 2023.She was born on September 29, 1923 to Marion Armstrong and Susan Belle (Veatch) Shields in East Lynn, MO. Lois grew up in Independence and Kansas City where she graduated high school.On November 27, 1941 she was united in marriage to Robert Berry. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City where they made their home. Her husband passed away, March 2, 1991.She was the oldest living member of Barry Christian Church in Kansas City where she served in numerous capacities. Lois was a homemaker most of her life...
Funeral Service : 04/01/2023
Beverly Bowers
Date of Death : 03/26/2023Beverly Bowers, 95, passed away, March 26, 2023.Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26th at First Baptist Church, Gower, MO.Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27th at First Baptist Church, Gower, MO.Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.
Funeral Service : 04/27/2023
James Cullum
Date of Death : 03/26/2023James Cullum, 61, of Kansas City, MO passed away, March 26, 2023.He was born on November 12, 1961 to Leroy Mears and Ruth Cullum Bolejack in Kansas City, MO. James grew up in Kansas City and Independence.James and his husband, Mark, made his home in Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed detailing cars.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Shirley Harmer; and brothers, J.F. Cullum and Bill Cullum.James is survived by his husband, Mark; and brother, and Carman Holley; other relatives and friends.Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 29th at Ridgely Cemetery.Donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans,...
Funeral Service : 03/29/2023
Judy Kenyon
Date of Death : 03/25/2023Judith May Kenyon, 77 of Smithville, MO passed away March 25, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1946, to Oliver Bristow and Bessie Lorene (Miller) Mauzey in Liberty, MO where she grew up and graduated from Smithville High School in 1963.Judy was a lab technician and work for Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville and retired from Excelsior Springs Hospital in Excelsior Springs, MO.She loved taking care of her flowers and plants and most of all spending time with her friends and family.Judy was preceded in death by her husband Roland Kenyon; her parents Oliver and Bessie Mauzey; and her...
Funeral Service : 03/25/2023
Ron Misner
Date of Death : 03/25/2023Link to the Zoom Live Stream of the funeral service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86511229168#successRonnie Edward Misner, 84 of Kansas City, MO passed away March 25, 2023.He was born on January 10, 1939, to Charley Edward and Leola Mary (Cummings) Misner in Gilman City, MO. Ron grew up in Kansas City and graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1957 where he was active with football and basketball. He attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City. On October 18, 1958, he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Gordon. After their marriage they lived in the Kansas City north area where they made their...
Funeral Service : 03/31/2023
Dale Gandy
Date of Death : 03/23/2023Dale Richard Gandy, 86, of Gower, MO passed away March 23, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.He was born on October 22, 1936, to Calvin Kirk and Grace G. (Sines) Gandy in Rothville, MO, on the family farm where he grew up. He graduated from Northwestern High School outside of Rothville and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. On September 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to Joyce Lynne Morgan. After their marriage they lived in Trimble, MO, and later moved to the farm in rural Gower where they raised their family and...
Funeral Service : 03/27/2023
Aliene Harris
Date of Death : 03/15/2023Aliene Harris, 98, of Grayson, MO passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023.She was born on May 10, 1924, to Allen and Lula Harris in the Paradise, MO area where she grew up in graduated from Smithville High School. Aliene was preceded in death by her husbands Freddie Miller, Roy Duncan, and Leo Harris; sisters Lillian Taylor, Mary Peck and Daisy Moore; and her brothers Roscoe, Clifford, Jasper “Jap”, Wylie, Donald and Henry Harris.She is survived by her daughter Joyce Transmeier and husband Joe; step granddaughters Jacqueline Transmeier and Cheri (Scott) Collins; three great-grandsons Dalton, Sean, and Isaiah; brother-in-law Lewis Moore,...
Funeral Service : 03/18/2023
David Saunders
Date of Death : 03/13/2023David N. Saunders, 79, of Gladstone, MO passed away after a strong courageous battle and went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2023.He was born on October 23, 1943 to Raymond Neil and Marie Anita (Evans) Saunders in St. Joseph, MO. Dave grew up in St. Joseph where he graduated high school.On March 30, 1963 he was united in marriage to Donna Lee King. After their marriage they made their home in the Kansas City area. His wife, Donna, preceded him in death on March 27, 2010.He owned and operated D&D Service for many years. Dave enjoyed deer...
Funeral Service : 03/17/2023
Angela Mollus
Date of Death : 03/09/2023Angela Marie Mollus, 57, Kansas City, MO. passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born July 11, 1965 in St. Joseph at Sister's Hospital, to John L. Mollus and Jeanette (Jeschke) Mollus, She was preceded in death by her father John L. Mollus, her step father Tom Ross, Grandparents, Harold and Betty L. Jeschke and Grandmother, Ethel Mollus.Survivors include her Mother, Jeanette Mollus-Ross, Gladstone MO., Sister, Shannon Mollus, Northmoor, MO., Grandfather Joseph Leroy Mollus, St. Joseph, MO. Her favorite Aunt, Sharon Growney,Celebration Florida, Favorite Uncle, David Jeschke, Garden Grove, CA., many cousins and friends. Angela has been cremated and...
Funeral Service : 03/09/2023
Vance Brown
Date of Death : 03/01/2023Vance Michael Brown, 29, of Independence, MO passed away March 1, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1994 in North Kansas City, MO. Vance grew up in Smithville, MO and attended Smithville High School and was active in the Boy Scouts. Vance worked for A Friend With A Truck Movers in Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed poetry, music and his many friends. Vance was very loving, kind and generous beyond his means. Vance is survived by his parents Nick and Pattie Brown; his brothers Brodrick Brown, DJ (Bri Huff) Brown, and Dakota Brown; uncles Charles Brown and Steven Yeager;...
Funeral Service : 03/09/2023
Charles "Charlie" Connett
Date of Death : 02/27/2023Charles Squire ConnettApril 3, 1943 – February 27, 2023Charles Squire Connett, 79, of St Joseph, MO passed away February 27, 2023. Charles (Charlie) Connett was the son of Edgar Leonard Connett and Edna (Lewis) Connett, both now deceased. He grew up on the family farm 7 miles south of St. Joseph and 3 miles north of Faucett. He had two older brothers: Franklin Gilmore (b. 1933), now deceased, and John Connett (b. 1941), Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. Charlie attended Sparta School, a one-room school south of St. Joseph, for six years. When Sparta...
Funeral Service : 03/09/2023
James Turner
Date of Death : 02/27/2023James "Jim" Eldon Turner, 71, Warrensburg, MO passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. Jim was born in Smithville, MO on March 7, 1951, the son of Donald and Anna Jean Taylor Turner. He grew up in Avondale, MO and graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1969. Jim loved the outdoors and working with his hands. As a young boy, he was involved with Boy Scouts, earning his Eagle Scout. He loved camping, cooking, working on cars, building model airplanes, and could fix just about anything he set his mind to. After graduating, Jim worked as a mechanic and...
Evon Bert "Catfish" Austin
Date of Death : 02/24/2023Evon Bert Austin, known to all as “Catfish”, 82 years old of Smithville, Missouri peacefully passed away at home on February 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Catfish was born on October 17th 1940 to Bert Francis and Erma Elmira (Royster) Austin in Wright County, Missouri. At the age of 13, Catfish battled polio and emerged with a strong will, and determination to live life to the fullest. After Catfish graduated from Hartville High School in 1959 he went to college for a year and then entered the work force at Owens Corning Fiberglass in Kansas...
Funeral Service : 03/01/2023
Sidney Johnson
Date of Death : 02/24/2023Sidney B. Johnson, 80, passed away on February 24, 2023 in St. Joseph, Missouri, with his wife by his side. As a life-long Christian who believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he now lives at peace in the glory of our God.Sidney was born August 19, 1942 in Sedalia, Missouri, to Sid and Katherine Johnson. At the age of 2, the family moved to St. Joseph, Missouri and then settled in Agency, Missouri near Frazier, where they built generations of life, livestock, crops and memories. After graduation from Faucett High School, Sidney attended the University of Missouri...
Funeral Service : 03/03/2023
Darrel House
Date of Death : 02/24/2023Darrel House, 83, of Gower, MO passed away February 24, 2023.He was born on June 29, 1939 to Milford Hadley and Sarah Pauline (White) House in Starfield, MO. Darrel grew up in the Starfield area and graduated from Gower High School. On October 23, 1960 he was united in marriage to Luray Davis. After their marriage they lived in Gower where they made their home. His wife, Luray, passed away February 25, 2011.Darrel was in computer sales for over 30 years and he received many awards.Darrel was a member of the Gower Christian Church where he served as an Elder,...
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