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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,...
Funeral Service : 03/01/2023
Jimmy Blakely
Date of Death : 02/14/2023Jimmy Lawrence Blakely passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, after battling a long-time illness. He was 76. Jimmy was born on March 9, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri and made his lifelong home in Camden Point, Missouri. After high school he was drafted into the Army in 1964 where he served his time in Vietnam before coming home. He then began farming with his brothers Francis and Charles Blakely for several years along with driving a truck hauling yachts all over the country. In 1988 he started working at TWA and later retired from American Airlines.He did not have...
Tina Reichart
Date of Death : 02/11/2023Tina Marie Reichart, 55, of Smithville, MO formerly of Estherville, IA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 11, 2023.She was born on August 16, 1967, to Jerry William and Rose Ann (Wheaton) Wallace in Mattoon, IL. Tina graduated from Estherville High School in Estherville, Iowa. She received her bachelors degree from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. On October 17, 2006, she was united in marriage to her best friend and soulmate, Brian Reichart. They lived in Estherville, IA until moving to Smithville, MO in 2014. Tina and Brian owned and operated Goodtimes Bar and...
Funeral Service : 02/18/2023
Earl Steffes
Date of Death : 02/11/2023Earl Steffes, 94, of Smithville, MO passed away, February 11, 2023.He was born on August 26, 1928 at home to Fred and Rose (King) Steffes in Wien, MO, where he grew up on the family farm. He decided at a young age that farm life was not for him.Earl graduated from Bucklin High School at age 16. After graduation, he moved to Kansas City and worked at a bank.He served his country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. After his honorable discharge he married Leora Little in 1948 while residing in Kansas City. Earl went to electronics school and...
Funeral Service : 02/15/2023
Jannie Quinn
Date of Death : 02/10/2023Jannie Quinn, 63, of Kansas City, MO passed away, February 10, 2023.She was born on June 18, 1959 to James Dale and Edna Marilyn (Roush) Bayless in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Kansas City North and graduated from North Kansas City High School.On August 13, 1977 she was united in marriage to Rick Quinn. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City where they made their home. Jannie made a beautiful home while raising her children and worked at Walmart for 25 years. Jannie had a heart for others in all that she did. She loved spending time...
Funeral Service : 02/15/2023
Connie Woodson
Date of Death : 02/06/2023Connie Woodson, 65, of Yates Center, KS passed away on February 6, 2023.She was born on October 1, 1957 to Charles and Pauline (Gensheer) Adkins in St. Joseph, MO. Connie grew up in Edgerton and Gower and graduated from East Buchanan High School.On April 15, 1978 she was united in marriage to Alan Woodson. After their marriage they lived in Camden Point, MO and in 1987 they moved to Bourbon County, Kansas. They later made their home in Woodson County, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Nancy Pat Adkins and Carol Ann Carpenter.Connie is survived by her...
Funeral Service : 02/11/2023
Trisha Dorsey
Date of Death : 02/04/2023Trisha Caye Dorsey, 41, of Smithville, MO passed away February 4, 2023.She was born on November 29, 1981, to Richard Vance and Karen Kay (Parsons) Lujin in Jefferson City, MO. Trisha grew up in Versailles, MO and she graduated from Morgan County R2 High School in 2000. Trisha later graduated in 2004 from CMSU in Warrensburg with a bachelors degree in photography and public relations.On August 16, 2004, she met her husband Derek Dorsey at the Missouri State Fair. They were married on April 8, 2006. After their marriage they lived in Clarksdale, MO and later moved to Smithville, MO.She...
Funeral Service : 02/09/2023
Keith Rumpf
Date of Death : 01/27/2023Herbert Keith Rumpf, 80, of Agency, MO passed away, January 27, 2023.He was born on July 5, 1942 to Herbert Frederick and Esther Lorene (Staggs) Rumpf in St. Joseph, MO. He was raised north of Agency, MO and graduated from Faucett High School in 1959.On August 3, 1963 he was united in marriage to Sharon Kempa. After their marriage they made their home in Agency. Keith owned and operated R&H Farms with his brother-in-law, Jack Holt.He was a member of the Agency United Methodist Church. Keith enjoyed collecting arrowheads, mushroom hunting, woodworking and traveling.He was preceded in death by his...
Funeral Service : 02/18/2023
Tony Paden
Date of Death : 01/27/2023Anthony Paden, 35, of Dearborn, MO passed away unexpectedly at his home, January 27, 2023.He was born on June 4, 1987 to Darren Lee Paden and Beckie Sue (McLain) Moore in North Kansas City, MO. Tony grew up in the Dearborn area and graduated from North Platte High School in 2006. He then served his country in the U.S. Air Force.Tony was united in marriage to his former wife, Jennifer Rolfe, and they had two daughters. Tony lived in Dearborn where he made his home.He was a member of the New Market Christian Church. Tony enjoyed hunting and fishing and...
Funeral Service : 02/03/2023
Leona Tanner
Date of Death : 01/23/2023Leona Tanner, 92, of Gower, MO passed away, January 23, 2023.She was born on March 24, 1930 to George Benton and Tacie Leona (Maddox) Mumford in Gower, MO. Leona grew up near Gower and graduated from Gower High School.On March 24, 1950 she was united in marriage to Robert Franklin Tanner. After their marriage they lived near Gower where they made their home. Her husband, Franklin, passed away, January 16, 2009.She loved to square dance, enjoyed horse shows, and was an avid animal lover, especially her dogs. Leona worked on the farm with Franklin throughout their lives together and they...
Funeral Service : 01/27/2023
Bill Peek
Date of Death : 01/21/2023Billy C. Peek was born in Marshall, North Carolina, on January 26, 1938, to Lockie and Ervin Peek. He passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023.Surviving are his wife, Nancy, who shared 43 wonderful years with him; his daughter, Jennifer Davenport (Corey), Clinton, MO; grandchildren, Montana, Hayden, Addisyn, and Maci; and great-grandchildren Bentley Clay and Tinleigh Jean. He was the youngest of ten children; he had four brothers and five sisters. Surviving siblings are two sisters, Janette Dockery and Mafra Crisp, North Carolina, and many nephews and nieces.His five Fox sisters-in-law and their husbands Sharon (Ron) Brandt, Penny Evertson, Vicky...
Funeral Service : 01/28/2023
Herman Seckel
Date of Death : 01/18/2023Herman Seckel, 89, of Dearborn, MO passed away, January 18, 2023.He was born on January 18, 1934, to Henry Franklin and Nora Mae (Blankenship) Seckel in Dearborn, MO where he grew up. Herman graduated from North Platte High School where he was on the football team and was known as “Crazy Legs”.Herman lived in the Dearborn area where he farmed. He collected rocks, arrowheads and any Indian artifacts he could find. Herman never met a stranger and loved telling stories. Most of all he loved being with his family especially his nieces and nephews. He was a member of the...
Funeral Service : 01/24/2023
Jack Woods
Date of Death : 01/14/2023On Saturday, January 14th 2023, Jack E Woods, passed away. He was seventy-four. Born to Gale and Valene Woods, he graduated Platte County R-3 High School in 1966, and went on to attend Mizzou in Columbia, Missouri, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Forestry in 1970. He attended the Masters program for the same. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and camping. He attended many of his son's scouting activities, and trips, earning the nickname "Smokey" for his knowledge of woodsman ship and gentle nature. Shortly out of college, he married Susan, with whom he had two sons....
Funeral Service : 01/14/2023
Jerry Grame
Date of Death : 01/11/2023Jerry Charles Grame, 80, of Platte City, MO passed away January 11, 2023.He was born January 7, 1943, to Charles and Beatrice L. (Chmidling) Grame in San Diego, CA. Jerry grew up in rural Platte County and graduated from West Platte High School in 1961. He attended Benedictine College in Atchison, KS.On December 2, 1973, he was united in marriage to Alnoma Clemens. After their marriage they lived in Platte City where they made their home.Jerry retired as a parts manager from TWA. He is survived by his wife Alnoma Grame; son David James Grame; daughter Shelly Renee Taulbee; grandchildren...
Funeral Service : 01/11/2023
Martha Shumate
Date of Death : 01/11/2023Martha Shumate, 88, of Gower, MO, passed away, January 11, 2023.She was born on November 15, 1934 to William Aldon and Beulah Ann (DeWeese) Baker in Rushville, MO. Martha grew up in Rushville, Easton, and graduated from Plattsburg High School. On June 8, 1952 she was united in marriage to Robert E. Shumate. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, Stewartsville, and in 1972 they moved to Gower where they made their home. Her husband preceded her in death on August 11, 2010.Martha worked various places throughout her life, but her passion was her family. She had a kind...
Funeral Service : 01/16/2023Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.