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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
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 : 04/17/2024
Lorraine Lytle
Date of Death : 04/10/2024Lorraine Lytle, 94 of Gladstone, MO passed away April 10, 2024.She was born October 7, 1929, to Peter J. and Anna E. (Wrobliski) Klein in Helena, Nebraska. Lorraine grew up in Hamburg, IA and graduated from Hamburg High School. On December 24 she was united in marriage to James Clark Lytle. After their marriage they lived in Hamburg, IA, Burlington, IA and made their home in Kansas City, MO. Jim passed away November 2, 1999. Lorraine enjoyed jig saw puzzles, coloring, feeding the birds and squirrels and most of all being with family.She was preceded in death by her husband...
Funeral Service : 04/15/2024
Brenda Wilder
Date of Death : 04/10/2024Brenda Kay Wilder, 67, of Edgerton, MO passed away April 10, 2024.She was born on July 11, 1956, to William Carrel “Billy” and Maxine (Teeple) Harmer in Smithville, MO. Brenda grew up in Edgerton and helped at the family restaurant Harmer’s Café. She graduated from North Platte High School.Brenda married Clarence Wilder and they made their home in Edgerton. She enjoyed planting flowers and tomato plants and going to her brother John’s farms. She loved hanging out with her mom and sister Karen at the café, thrift shopping with her sister Karen, family gatherings and most of all spending time...
Funeral Service : 04/27/2024
Teri May
Date of Death : 04/08/2024Link to funeral service:https://control.resi.io/webplayer/video.html?id=9eaa06d8-d8c1-46bc-a77c-e18a2b605617Teri Lynn May, 75, of Smithville, MO passed away April 8, 2024.She was born on March 3, 1949, to Leslie Robert and Doris F. (Dean) Anderson in Long Beach, California. Growing up in a Navy family, she lived in several areas including Honolulu, HI, Bethesda, MD and Ridgecrest, CA. Teri attended high school in Ridgecrest, CA.On July 29, 1967, she was united in marriage to Peter Paul May, III at the All Faith Chapel on China Lake Naval Station. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone, MO, Diamond Bar, CA, and Carlsbad, CA. In 1993, Pete and...
Funeral Service : 04/13/2024
Mike Musser
Date of Death : 04/01/2024Michael Alden Musser, 66, of Plattsburg, MO formerly of Gower, MO passed away April 1, 2024.He was born on May 14, 1957, to Rollie Alden "Junior" and Anna Belle (Poage) Musser in St. Joseph, MO. Mike grew up in Gower and in 1975, he graduated from East Buchanan High School. On April 9, 1990, he was united in marriage to Janet “Katie”. After their marriage they lived in Gower, MO, Hollister, MO and in 2018, they moved to Plattsburg, MO where they made their home. Mike retired from Johnson Controls in St. Joseph after over 30 years of service. He...
Funeral Service : 04/04/2024
Tom Schneck
Date of Death : 04/01/2024Thomas “Tom” Schneck, of St. Joseph, MO passed away, April 1, 2024.He was born on January 25, 1968 to Robert William and Margaret Mary (Rosenkranz) Schneck in Kansas City, MO. Tom graduated from Camden Catholic High School in New Jersey. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy. Tom was united in marriage to Jona Adkins in 2004. After their marriage they lived in Virginia Beach, VA, Gower, MO and St. Joseph, MO. He retired from Harley Davidson and was currently working for Honeywell Federal Manufacturing in Kansas City. Tom enjoyed cooking, fishing, and loved his grandchildren and his...
Funeral Service : 04/04/2024
Lesta Daniels
Date of Death : 03/31/2024Lesta Daniels, 90, of St. Joseph, MO formerly of Easton, MO passed away March 31, 2024.She was born on February 26, 1934 in Brookfield, MO. Lesta graduated from Easton High School.On November 12, 1951 she was united in marriage to Don Daniels. After their marriage they lived in Easton where they made their home. Her husband, Don, preceded her in death on June 11, 1998.Lesta was a beautician in her home for many years. She also worked at Seeburg Mufflers and Penney’s in St. Joseph, MO.Lesta was an active member of Eastside Baptist Church in St. Joseph.She was also preceded...
Funeral Service : 04/04/2024
Cecil Heath
Date of Death : 03/18/2024Cecil Allen Heath, 92, of Trimble, MO passed away March 18, 2024.He was born on April 5, 1931, to Charles Graham and Mary Jane (Hurdman) Heath in Smithville, MO. He served his Country in the United States Army.On April 2nd, 1955, he was united in marriage to Wilma Pauletta Dennis. After their marriage they made their home in Trimble, MO. After Wilma’s passing on November 8, 2017, Cecil remained in their Trimble home.Although Cecil and Wilma had no living children of their own, they were a huge part of the lives of their many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great...
Funeral Service : 03/18/2024
Eulah Taylor
Date of Death : 03/17/2024Eulah Jane “Pud” Taylor, 83, of Dearborn, MO passed away, March 17, 2024.She was born on July 29, 1940 to Euel “Did” and Maggie “Janie” (Logston) Sellars in Dearborn, MO where she grew up. Eulah graduated from North Platte High School. On July 7, 1972 she was united in marriage to Silas Taylor. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn where they made their home.Eulah worked for Hallmark Cards for 36 years in Leavenworth, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister and brother-in-law, Jeanie and Galen and Arnold.Eulah is survived by her daughter, Jane Ann Cowan...
Funeral Service : 03/22/2024Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.