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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 : 01/16/2023
Walter Morris
Date of Death : 01/11/2023Walter Huffman Morris, 98, died January 11, surrounded by his children at his home near Parkville, Mo following a brief illness. Walt was born September 27, 1924 in Kansas City, Mo to Walter Herman and Lyda Jane Morris. He began school there but the family soon moved to southwest Missouri where they lived throughout the depression. He attended school in several towns, eventually settling in Springfield where he graduated from Central High School. He went on to Draughons Business College. Walt soon joined the WWII Navy. He was a proud veteran who served over two years in the South Pacific...
Funeral Service : 05/13/2023
Mary Lou Lovell
Date of Death : 01/09/2023Mary Lou Lovell, 95, of Lenexa, KS passed away, January 9, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1927 to Wallace and Alice (Litchfield) Seavers in Kansas City, MO. Mary Lou grew up in Kansas City, Kansas where she graduated high school. She married Ernest F. Lovell December 17th of 1950. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Edgerton, MO for 28 years and later moved to Kansas City, MO where they made their home. Her husband, Ernest, passed away, November 16, 2012. Mary Lou and Ernest enjoyed square dancing and were members of Boots and Bows. They...
Funeral Service : 04/08/2023
Lewis Waters
Date of Death : 01/05/2023Lewis Richard Waters, 93, of Missouri City, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1929, in Paradise, Mo. to the late Daniel Rice and Vera Lou (Dray) Waters. Lewis was united in marriage to Ruth Jeraline Gordon on December 15, 1950. They were married for 70 years before Ruth passed away on January 29, 2021.Lewis is survived by three children: Belinda Turner (Bob Tarver), Richard (Karen Renee) Waters, and Karen Collison (Rob Montgomery); five grandchildren: James (Vicky) Turner, Michael (Abby) Turner, Emiley Collison (Tim Davis), Betsy (Adam) Heaton, and...
Funeral Service : 01/05/2023
Anna Marie Paden
Date of Death : 01/04/2023Anna Marie Paden, 75, of Dearborn, MO passed away January 4, 2023 at home.She was born on September 11, 1947, to Alex and Arlene Visocsky in Leavenworth, Kansas. Anna married Loren Ray Paden and they made their home in New Market, MO. She loved camping, gardening, doing crafts, and most of all she loved being a caregiver to several teacher’s children. Anna also managed KCL/Trex Mart in Camden Point for several years and built several homes in the area. For the last few years Anna said daily prayers for everyone in need. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Funeral Service : 01/09/2023
Jeniffer Emerson
Date of Death : 01/02/2023Jeniffer Renee Emerson, 46, of Odessa, MO passed away January 2, 2023.She was born on March 11, 1976, in Dover, Delaware. Jeniffer grew up in a military family living in several places. In 1995, Jeniffer graduated from Taft High School in San Antonia, TX. Jeniffer was a property manager for several years. She was an avid Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears fan. She loved to crochet and spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Gary Kent Emerson. Jeniffer is survived by her children Makayla (Erik) Turcios, Autumn Hughes and Makenzy...
Funeral Service : 01/06/2023
Naomi Morgan
Date of Death : 01/02/2023Naomi Morgan, 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away, January 2, 2023.She was born on November 4, 1936 to Victor and Elva (Garrett) Yelton in Coldwater, KS. Naomi grew up in Gentry, AR where she graduated from Gentry High School.On October 31, 1954 she was united in marriage to Vernon Morgan. After their marriage they lived in various places and in 1994 settled in Kansas City where they made their home.Naomi was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell. She was a semiprofessional bowler and a bowling instructor. Naomi was a private pilot and enjoyed hunting, fishing and painting. She also...
Funeral Service : 01/09/2023
Duane Wiley
Date of Death : 12/28/2022Duane F. Wiley, beloved husband, father, and Papa Du, 61 of Gower, MO passed away, December 28, 2022, with the love of his life, Sally, by his side. He was born on November 1, 1961, to Burl Franklin and Beverly Ann (Frederick) Wiley in St. Joseph, MO where he grew up and graduated from Central High School in 1980. Duane worked for Chase Poe Candy, Monfort Pork, G&L Mill Work and was currently employed at Boehringer Ingelheim all in St. Joseph. He was a hard worker who always took pride in all he did and the many lifelong friends he...
Funeral Service : 01/02/2023
Betty Jean Reed
Date of Death : 12/28/2022Betty Jean Reed, of Trimble, MO passed away December 28, 2022.She was born on August 29, 1946, to Glen Herbert and Thelma (Toering) Taken in Artesia, California. Betty Jean grew up in Watertown, South Dakota and graduated from Watertown High School. On November 19, 1966, she was united in marriage to Richard Joseph Reed. After their marriage they lived in Mosinee, WI, Toronto, SD, Kansas City, KS and made their home in Trimble, MO. Richard passed away on June 16, 2020.Betty Jean was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi. She was a bookkeeper for Becker Corporation and Tamko Roofing...
Funeral Service : 01/02/2023
Gordon and Maisie Stevenson
Date of Death : 12/28/2022A Celebration of Life Visitation for Gordon and Maisie will be held at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, in Gower, at 11 a.m. on June 17 followed by a Graveside Service with Military Honors at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Allen Cemetery, in Gower. Gordon StevensonGordon Stevenson passed away Dec. 28, 2022, in Palmview, Texas. Gordon was born in Boyd, Nebraska, on Oct. 30, 1930, to Clifford and Leitha Stevenson. They moved to St. Joseph where he grew up. Gordon graduated from Lafayette High School in St. Joseph in 1948. He joined the Navy right after high school and he served until 1958.Gordon...
Funeral Service : 06/17/2023
Marilyn Finney
Date of Death : 12/26/2022Marilyn Kay Finney 78, of Agency Missouri, passed away December 26, 2022. Marilyn was born April 28, 1944 to Ralph and Mildred Moser. Marilyn attended grade school in Gower and later graduated as Valedictorian of her class at Faucett High School. Later, she attended Northwest Missouri State University and received her degree in secondary education. In August of 1966 she married her high school sweetheart, John Finney. They made their home on a farm just north of Faucett. Marilyn taught social sciences for the North Platte School District until her daughter was born. During that time, she was a homemaker...
Funeral Service : 12/30/2022
Helen Smith
Date of Death : 12/20/2022Helen Louise Smith, 84, of Altamont, Mo. formerly of Smithville, Mo, died Tuesday Morning, December 20, 2022 at the Daviess County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gallatin, Mo.She was born May 7, 1938, in Agency, Mo, daughter of William and Fannie Groshong Wright. On October 9, 1961, in Dearborn, Mo. she married Robert Earl Smith, Sr. who survives of the home. Helen Owned and Operated Helen's Upholstery in Smithville for 22 years and at North Kansas City Hospital as a surgery tech until her retirement May 12, 2000 after 17 years. She also worked for a short time at Hilton...
Funeral Service : 12/23/2022Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.