Obituaries

Eldon Stutzman

Eldon Stutzman

Dec 8, 2022

Eldon Stutzman was born June 8, 1940, in rural Cass County, to Ralph and Alice (King) Stutzman. He departed this life at his home on the property that his family has lived on since the mid-1940’s.  

Eldon attended the Clearfork school near his childhood home and later graduated from Garden City High School. After graduation, Eldon served in the...

John Ryan DeHues

John Ryan DeHues

Dec 5, 2022

John is survived by Wife LeAna DeHues, daughters Bailey Long (Dylan), Rylee Prindle (Aaron) and Grandchildren Lakelynn, Zander, Oliver Long and Lydia Prindle, Mother Norma DeHues, Brothers Paul and Steve DeHues, Andrew Andehueson, and Sisters Amiee Hentosz, Mandy Roher, and Megan Franco. 

John DeHues was born in Omaha, Nebraska and was raised in Tahlequah, Oklahoma by his mom Norma DeHues....

Don Olin Shingleton

Don Olin Shingleton

Dec 5, 2022

Don Olin Shingleton, 85, Harrisonville, Missouri went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 5th, 2022 at his home on the farm.   Don was born on February 21, 1937 to Edward Elijah Shingleton and Jewel May (Williams) Shingleton in Harrisonville, MO.   Don made the most important decision of his life at a young age when he accepted Jesus...

Missy McCoy-Moretine

Missy McCoy-Moretine

Dec 3, 2022

Melissa Ashlee McCoy-Moretine (Missy) of Garden City passed away on December 3rd, 2022 after fighting her long journey with cancer.

She is proceeded in death by her stepmother and best friend Melissa McCoy, her maternal grandfather Wayne Kershner, and great grandparents on both sides of the family. She leaves behind a husband Chris, a stepdaughter Kinsley, her parents Mike...

Charleene "Charlie" Bridges Bradley

Charleene "Charlie" Bridges Bradley

Dec 1, 2022

Doris Charleene (Charlie) Bridges Bradley passed onto her eternal life on December 1st, 2022. Charlie was born on December 8th, 1928 in Auburn, Kansas just south of Topeka.

Charlie was the daughter of Fred Keck and Jessie Kingsley Keck. Charlie was married to Leo H. Bridges on December 11th, 1948. Charlie & Leo produced four children out of that marriage....

Caroline M. Rasmussen

Caroline M. Rasmussen

Nov 29, 2022

Caroline Marie Rasmussen, 35, of Gladstone, MO passed away peacefully in the evening on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 as a result of prolonged health factors. 

Caroline was born on March 3rd, 1987 to Paul and Connie Rasmussen in Kansas City, MO. Caroline attended Sherwood Autism Center until the age of 21 when she received her diploma of completion. She then...

Gwen A. Ratcliff

Gwen A. Ratcliff

Nov 28, 2022

Gwen A. Ratcliff, 88, Drexel, MO, left us for life eternal with our heavenly father on November 28, 2022 @ approximately 12:19PM. Gwen was born January 19, 1934, in Phillipsburg, KS (which is an estimated 31 miles from Gaylord where they lived), the son of Harold & Delia Ratcliff. He married Barbara Schondelmeyer on December 28, 1963, at the Broadway...

Brian Smith

Brian Smith

Nov 27, 2022

William Brian Smith of Garden City, Missouri was born November 5, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of William David and Linda Kay (McAdams) Smith.  He departed this life on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home in Garden City at the age of 51 years and 22 days.

Brian was formerly employed as a form setter for Schlagle...

Alex Jackson

Alex Jackson

Nov 24, 2022

Alexander Elliott Jackson of East Lynne, Missouri was born December 11, 2001 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas the son of Lloyd Elliott and Jenifer Elaine (Weers) Jackson.  He departed this life on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by the love of his parents at the age of 20 years, 11 months and 13 days.

Alex was a 3rd...

Judy Newell

Judy Newell

Nov 22, 2022

Judy Ann Newell, 63, Blue Springs, Missouri formerly of Garden City, Missouri was born October 3, 1959 in Elmhurst, Illinois the daughter of Herbert Edward and Gladys Alma (Rink) Johnson. She departed this life on November 22, 2022 at home peacefully in her sleep.

Judy was preceded in death by her son, Herbert “Herbie” Newell on July 30, 2018 and...

James G. "Jimmy" Smith

James G. "Jimmy" Smith

Nov 21, 2022

James G. "Jimmy" Smith age 80 of Peculiar, Missouri departed this life on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Cremation with no services scheduled a complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

Wirt Perry

Wirt Perry

Nov 19, 2022

Wirt Perry of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 6, 1937 in Basden, West Virginia the son of Frank Okey and Thursey (Cline) Perry.  He departed this life on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 13 days.

On October 10, 1957 Wirt was united in marriage...

Mary L. Handke

Mary L. Handke

Nov 19, 2022

Mary Leona Handke of Harrisonville, Missouri was born on July 19, 1934 in LaMonte, Missouri the daughter of Charles Glover and Dora Sophia (Walbourn) Ward. She departed this life on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at North Kansas City Hospice House, North Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 88 years and 4 months.

On December 21, 1992 Mary was united...

Ryan L. Gardner

Ryan L. Gardner

Nov 17, 2022

Ryan Lee Gardner was born to Russell and Joan Gardner on July 11, 1962. He departed this life on  November 17, 2022, at the age of 60 from cancer at the home. He was preceded in death by his son  Adam Holmgren and father, Russell Gardner. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Gardner, son Leroy  Holmgren, grandson Mark Holmgren,...

William R. "Bill" Parsons

William R. "Bill" Parsons

Nov 17, 2022

William Roger (Bill) Parsons, age 76, entered into eternal rest on Thursday November 17, 2022 at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri. Bill was born in Harrisonville, Missouri on February 15, 1946 and was soon adopted by Marion H. (Tom) and Nina Parsons of Harrisonville. Bill most recently resided in Maryville, Missouri.

Bill was educated in the Harrisonville public school...

Larry B. Atkinson

Larry B. Atkinson

Nov 16, 2022

Larry B. Atkinson age 78 of Harrisonville departed this life on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

Larry was born on February 25th 1944 in Harrisonville MO, the son of Floyd Atkinson and Mary Mildred (Limpus) Atkinson. He graduated from Harrisonville, Class of 1962. He went on to earn multiple college degrees.  He taught school for many years as well as earning a...

Morris E. Hershberger

Morris E. Hershberger

Nov 13, 2022

Morris Eldon Hershberger went to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the age  of 94. He was born October 29, 1928, to Raymond and Ida Hershberger, of Garden City, MO.  He attended Smith Elementary school, Harrisonville High school, and graduated from Hesston  Academy in Hesston, KS.  

 In February, 1952, Morris married Blanch Hartzler of Harrisonville. They lived...

Charles C. Truninger

Charles C. Truninger

Nov 13, 2022

Charles Cyrus Truninger, 62, of Harrisonville, departed this life on November 13th of 2022. Charlie was born in Warrensburg Missouri on September 12th 1960. Charles Truninger is survived by his four children- Adam Preston, Cyrus Truninger, Johnathan Truninger and his youngest Braydon Truninger all of Harrisonville Missouri.  Two grandchildren- Charlotte and Carson Truninger of Harrisonville Missouri and his sisters Denise...

John E. Neill

John E. Neill

Nov 10, 2022

John Edward Neill, 82, died at his home on Wednesday, November 10, 2022 surrounded by family.

John had a great interest in agriculture and the land and he was an accomplished craftsman and fisherman. John graduated from Creighton High School in 1958 and attended Central Missouri State. He worked the night shift at Western Electric as a machinist and farmed...

Charles Jack Mayfield

Charles Jack Mayfield

Nov 8, 2022

Charles Jack Mayfield of Harrisonville, Missouri was born May 3, 1947 in Bridgeport, Illinois the son of Earnest Raymond and Elnora Jeanette (Bridegroom) Mayfield. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 5 days.

Charles was employed as a repairman for the House...