Obituaries

Douglas J. Manning

Douglas J. Manning

Mar 3, 2025

Douglas John Manning, 76, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on March 3, 2025. Born on April 23, 1948, in Rickmansworth, England, Douglas was the beloved son of John and Joan Manning. In 1952, he immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island, beginning a lifelong journey of hard work, love, and dedication to his family.

Douglas graduated from William Chrisman High...

Janice Kaye Hall (Winger)

Janice Kaye Hall (Winger)

Mar 1, 2025

Janice Kaye Hall (Winger), 66, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on March 1, 2025. Born on September 16, 1958 in Escondido, California, Janice was the daughter of Allan and Lucille Winger.

Janice is survived by her five children, Angela Skinner, David Hall Jr., Tiffany Hall, Jamie Hall and Josh Hall, her siblings Brenda Bailey, Ron Winger and Bruce Winger. Janice...

Jerrold L. "Jerry" Dickey

Jerrold L. "Jerry" Dickey

Feb 27, 2025

Mr. Jerrold (Jerry) Lee Dickey, of Archie, Missouri, was born September 28, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Fred Efton and Pearl Ann Dickey (Hart). He departed this life Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, surrounded by family, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 1 day. On August 12, 1967,...

Bob Eisel

Bob Eisel

Feb 24, 2025

Robert Henry Eisel, Jr., of Harrisonville, MO, was born on June 28, 1950, to Robert Henry Eisel, Sr. and Genevia Lousie (Holt) Eisel. He departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Cass Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 74.Robert married the love of his life and teammate, Kay, on June 10, 1968. A...

Leslie Robert (Bob) Sims

Leslie Robert (Bob) Sims

Feb 16, 2025

Leslie Robert (Bob) Sims 87 of Blairstown MO passed away peacefully at home, Sunday February 16, 2025. 

Bob was born in Slater Missouri, August 30, 1937. He was the first born son of Leslie Lloyd Sims and Irene (Long) Sims.

He graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1957.

Bob married Helen (Vollnogel) Sims on March 2, 1960 in Drexel Missouri. They made their...

Retired Coast Guard Commander Gerald Wayne Bourland

Retired Coast Guard Commander Gerald Wayne Bourland

Feb 16, 2025

Gerald Wayne was best known as “Buck” by his friends and family. He loved to travel and when he was home he enjoyed sitting out in his backyard watching the world slowly drift by. He loved bluegrass music, playing the Bango and guitar, and making new friends. He had a long career of computer programming and was a retired Commander...

Richard James Burger

Richard James Burger

Feb 13, 2025

Richard Burger, age 69, passed away in his home on February 13, 2025. Known for his warm smile and generous heart, Richard was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A devoted father, he leaves behind his beloved son, Matt (Dana) Burger and his cherished daughter, Niki Burger. Richard was also a proud grandfather to Luke and Brielle...

Dixie Fern (Emick) Durward

Dixie Fern (Emick) Durward

Feb 12, 2025

Dixie Fern (Emick) Durward, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 at her home in Raymore, Missouri, She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna Lee O'Bannon and Kenneth Fern Emick, brothers Kenneth Lee Emick, and Michael David Emick.

Dixie was born on November 18, 1940 in Clinton, Missouri. She graduated in 1958 from Urich High School, and...

Janet Beckham (Pence)

Janet Beckham (Pence)

Feb 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet Leta Beckham (Pence) of Harrisonville, Missouri, who left us peacefully on February 8th, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 10th, 1939 in Madison, Nebraska. Janet was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. 

Janet dedicated her life to serving others, working as a waitress for many...

Gabriella Mitsdarffer

Gabriella Mitsdarffer

Feb 4, 2025

Gabriella D’Amico Mitsdarffer, age 75, passed from this life February 4, 2025, at her home in Belton, MO with loving family. 

She was born September 26, 1949 to the late Agostino and Anna (Zigrossi) D’Amico in Caramanico Terme, Italy, emigrating to the United States at the age of 10. She graduated from Joliet Township-Central High School then earned her license in...

Wayne R.T. White

Wayne R.T. White

Feb 3, 2025

Wayne R.T. White age 85 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life Monday, February 3, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri. 

He was born on June 3, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Henry and Nadine White. He graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1958.

Wayne and his first wife, Dee, married in 1964 and had three daughters, Teresa...

Charles "Hunky" Johnson

Charles "Hunky" Johnson

Feb 2, 2025

Charles “Hunky” Johnson of Garden City was born May 26, 1948 in Harrisonville Missouri, the son of George and Louise Johnson. He departed this life on Sunday February 2nd, 2025 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO at the age of 76. 

In 1966 he graduated from Holden High School and in June 1967 he enlisted in the air force...

Billie Jean Montgomery

Billie Jean Montgomery

Feb 1, 2025

Billie Jean Montgomery of Garden City, Missouri was born on April 11th, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of William L. and Doris N. McBurrney. 

She departed this life on Saturday February 1, 2025 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab, Pleasant Hill, Missouri. 

She was a graduate of Paseo High School, Kansas City, Missouri in 1963. Billie was employed at the...

Paul G. Kalsow

Paul G. Kalsow

Jan 27, 2025

Paul G. Kalsow of Harrisonville, Missouri, beloved father-figure and friend, died at age 99, on January 27, 2025.

Paul was born in Granton, Wisconsin, on May 29, 1925 to Edward A. Kalsow and Selma Krause.

Paul served in the U.S. Air Force; For nine years. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Paul served in the Korean War. He was...

Judith Nell McVey

Judith Nell McVey

Jan 27, 2025

Judith Nell McVey age 84 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Monday, January 27, 2025 at her home in Garden City, Missouri. 

Cremation with no services scheduled. 

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available. 

Mary Ann Hartzler

Mary Ann Hartzler

Jan 19, 2025

Mary Ann (Appel) Hartzler, age 87, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025. Born on July 8, 1937, in Aurora, Illinois, she was the cherished daughter of the late Everett and Jennie Appel.

On August 1, 1959, Mary Ann married the love of her life, Edwin Hartzler, and together they created a beautiful life filled with love and...

Jimmie Dean Harris

Jimmie Dean Harris

Jan 16, 2025

Jimmie Dean Harris of Garden City, Missouri was born on October 17, 1957 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Marvin Dean Harris and Frankie Delores (Leuty) Harris. He went home to Jesus on January 16, 2025 at the age of 67. 

After graduating from Sherwood High School, Jimmie worked as a union carpenter. He married Sheila Harris (Breshears) on September 3, 2016.

Jimmie...

Wilma W. Wingo

Wilma W. Wingo

Jan 16, 2025

Wilma Waneta Wingo, 96, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on January 16th, 2025, at the Olathe Hospice Center, Olathe, KS. She was born on June 26, 1928, in Paola, Kansas, to Margaret and Bernal Pontious. Wilma was the youngest of two children and was preceded in death by her brother, Eldon Pontious, in 2024.

She grew up in the Spring Ridge...

Rosemary (Hook) Pulliam

Rosemary (Hook) Pulliam

Jan 15, 2025

Rosemary Hook Pulliam, 88, of Archie, Missouri was born on July 3, 1936, in rural Freeman, Missouri the daughter of Mary (Downs) and Grover Hook. She entered Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She left this world from her home at Meadowview Health & Rehab, surrounded by her family and her friends from the memory care unit.

She attended school...

Carol Jean Brown

Carol Jean Brown

Jan 12, 2025

Carol Jean Brown, 87, of Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Garden City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at Sunterra Springs Rehabilitation Facility. She was born on July 12, 1937, in Odell, Nebraska.

Carol married the love of her life, Billy G. Brown, on November 10, 1956. They shared a devoted partnership until Billy’s passing on July 20, 2014....