Obituaries

Eugene P. "Gene" Kozisek

Eugene P. "Gene" Kozisek

Feb 16, 2024

Eugene, “Gene” Paul Kozisek passed away at the age of 91 in his home in Odessa, Missouri on February 16, 2024 with his wife by his side. He had lived  in Garden City community until moving to Odessa in October 2023. He was  born in David City Nebraska on October 28, 1932 to William and Rose  (Husak)Kozisek. He married Claudia...

Russell "Rusty" S. Bowman

Russell "Rusty" S. Bowman

Feb 9, 2024

Although Rusty never had children, he leaves behind 2 older brothers Glenn and Terry Bowman of Urich Mo and Terry and Melissa Bowman of Harrisonville Mo. He attended Strasburg elementary and graduated from Pleasant Hill High school in 1981. He continued his education at Penn Valley where he graduated with his Bachelor of science in nursing.  Rusty left behind 3 nieces...

Else Johanne Curd

Else Johanne Curd

Feb 9, 2024

Else Johanne Wissing Curd, 104, of Harrisonville, MO died February 9, 2024 in Olathe, Kansas.

She was born April 9, 1919 in Oslo, Norway, the daughter of Captain John P. Wissing and Sigrid (Bovim) Wissing. 

In 1927 Else, her parents and brother were part of an expedition making its way to the Galapagos Islands. After several months at sea and time spent...

Mary T. Apffel

Mary T. Apffel

Feb 9, 2024

Mary T. Apffel age 61 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, February 9, 2024 at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, Missouri. 

Cremation with no services scheduled.

Joyce J. Jansen

Joyce J. Jansen

Feb 6, 2024

Joyce Jeanette Jansen, 89 of Harrisonville, MO (formerly of Davenport, IA) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She died peacefully after a short illness.

Joyce was born July 1, 1934, in Davenport to William and Pearl Fromm, where she graduated from Davenport High School and was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone.  She married Ernest...

Danny Roberts Sr.

Danny Roberts Sr.

Feb 3, 2024

Danny “Big Daddy” Roberts of Harrisonville, MO was born November 6th, 1953, in Kansas City, MO to James A. Roberts and Imogene (Hopkins) Roberts. He was the youngest of four children.

He departed this life on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Danny lived in Harrisonville from the age of 5 till his passing. He started working...

William L. "Bill" Steinman

William L. "Bill" Steinman

Feb 1, 2024

In cherished memory of William Lee (Bill) Steinman, a loving soul who graced the elevator industry for over 30 years. Bill’s meticulous touch and attention to detail were not just professional virtues but reflections of the care and love he shared with everyone, especially his family. His passion for golf was a testament to the joy he found in life’s...

William V. King

William V. King

Jan 27, 2024

William (Bill) Volker King, of Peculiar, Missouri was born September 4, 1944 in Norwood, Missouri the son of James C. and Loretto I. (Haefner) King. He departed this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Lees’ Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri at the age of 79.

Bill grew up on the family farm and was a 1962 graduate of...

Tyler Owen Sheppard

Tyler Owen Sheppard

Jan 26, 2024

Tyler Owen Sheppard, 28 years old, passed away unexpectedly January 26, 2024. He was born February 7, 1995 in Denver, Colorado. He resided in Harrisonville, Missouri for four years. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his mother, Jean Edwards, his father Bruce Sheppard and wife Kim Sheppard, his sister Brianne Radford, Aunt...

Jean (Stolte) Bowman

Jean (Stolte) Bowman

Jan 23, 2024

Ella "Jean" Bowman, 82, of Jackson, MO passed away...

Gary "Mike" Michael Renek

Gary "Mike" Michael Renek

Jan 22, 2024

Gary Michael (Mike) Renek of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away at Cass Regional Medical Center, on January 22, 2024 after a long battle with metastatic colon and liver cancer. Mike requested cremation and that no funeral service take place.

Gary Michael Renek was born on February 10, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Jeanne Ressler and Robert Johnston. Mike was legally adopted...

Thomas M. Olson

Thomas M. Olson

Jan 21, 2024

Thomas Marvin Olson of Garden City, Missouri passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on January 21, 2024.  Visitation will be from 2-4 PM on Sunday the 28th, at the Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. His memorial service will begin at 10:30 AM on Monday the 29th, at Heart of Life Church in Garden City.  

Tom was born...

David George "DG" Johnson

David George "DG" Johnson

Jan 19, 2024

When people met David "DG" George Johnson and asked what the DG stood for, he would always tell them "Darn Good." At the age of 79, on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri, DG passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. DG was born on November 6, 1944, in Harrisonville, Missouri, the son...

Cody Lee Hatfield

Cody Lee Hatfield

Jan 11, 2024

Cody Lee Hatfield was born on November 12, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the son of Larry Hatfield  and Marilyn Hatfield. He departed this life on January 11, 2024 in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Cody was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend.  Cody was strong willed and stubborn at times but he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of...

Dolores Ann Davis

Dolores Ann Davis

Jan 11, 2024

Dolores Ann Davis, age 89, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospice House on Thursday, January 11, 2024 following a brief hospital stay.  Dolores, the eldest of nine children born to Charles and Anna Prettyman, was born near Bucyrus, KS on June 9, 1934.  She played basketball at Stillwell High School.  After leaving home upon graduation, Dolores moved into a boarding...

Marion Sue Harris

Marion Sue Harris

Jan 9, 2024

Marion Sue Harris, age 73, of Belton Missouri passed away on January 9, 2024.  She was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on August 1, 1950, to Frank and Billie Sills.  Marion "Sue" was raised and lived in Wichita, Kansas where she met her husband William Martin Harris. Sue was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother.  She dedicated her life to...

James Phillip Wright

James Phillip Wright

Jan 6, 2024

James Phillip Wright passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of January 6, 2024, age 79.  "Doc Wright's" sage advice to all was, "Do what you love for life, and you won't work a day in your life." He lived it, loved it, every day until the absolute end.  He was a compassionate Veterinarian, a passionate horseman, and spent every...

Roger A. Trussell

Roger A. Trussell

Jan 6, 2024

Roger graduated from Ray-Pec High school in 2006.  Roger excelled in sports.  He enjoyed Baseball, Karate, Fishing & Cooking. Roger had a caring, giving, kind & loving heart.  He made friends everywhere he went.  He did not know a stranger.   He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew & loved him.  He was preceded in death by his Maternal...

George Donald "Don" Rickels

George Donald "Don" Rickels

Jan 6, 2024

George Donald “Don” Rickels, passed away on January 6, 2024 in Riverside, Missouri.   Don was born July 26, 1937 , the first of his siblings to be born in Iowa, to Harm John Rickels and Phoebe Gladys Westphal Rickels.  

Don served in the Army before returning to the family farm where he was a lifelong farmer, working on the Rickels...

Edward Wayne Ganey

Edward Wayne Ganey

Jan 4, 2024

Edward Wayne Ganey of Archie, Missouri was born March 13, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Edward Earl and Nancy Elaine (Grigsby) Ganey.  He departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 22 days.

On July 21,...