Obituaries

Barbara Ann Castle

Barbara Ann Castle

Dec 2, 2021

Barbara Ann Castle, of Harrisonville, Missouri was born March 12, 1937 in Brawley, California the daughter of Henry Edward and Vida Mae (Rider) Collins. She departed this life on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville surrounded by love and family at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 20 days. On September 25, 1954,...

Dusty Leon Frieben

Dusty Leon Frieben

Dec 2, 2021

Dusty Frieben, 59, Harrisonville, Mo passed away December 2, 2021. Dusty was born April 15, 1962 to Bill and Louise Frieben in Kansas City, Missouri. Dusty’s interest included reptiles, fishing, art and collectibles. He also enjoyed preserving family photos for future generations to enjoy. Dusty retired from Calmar Industries after working there for 20 years before becoming a partner Cass...

Michael Roy Whaley

Michael Roy Whaley

Nov 25, 2021

Michael “Mike” Roy Whaley of Peculiar, Missouri was born March 23, 1947 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Roy Ancil and Novagene (Wollford) Whaley. He departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his home at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 2 days. On July 18, 1972, Mike was united in marriage to Katherine Jane Carter...

Steven  Allan Hale

Steven Allan Hale

Nov 22, 2021

Steven Allan Hale age 67 of Peculiar, Missouri departed this life Monday, November 22, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri. Steven is survived by his wife Miccie Hale of the home; his daughter, Lauren Hale and her fiance Kurtis Hocker of Drexel, Missouri; four brothers, Jim Hale of Harrisonville, Missouri, Ronnie Hale of Harrisonville, Missouri, Gary Hale of...

Mary Kathryn (Hartzler) Yoder

Mary Kathryn (Hartzler) Yoder

Nov 14, 2021

Mary Kathryn (Hartzler) Yoder was born at home in rural Cass County, Missouri on June 27, 1926, the daughter of Clarence Vernon (C.V.) and Nellie Elizabeth Hartzler. She peacefully took the extended hand of Jesus at her home in Harrisonville on November 14, 2021 In 1949 she married Lester Yoder of Garden City, Missouri. Together they lived on the family...

Leon Ray Osborn

Leon Ray Osborn

Nov 12, 2021

Leon Ray Osborn, age 59, passed away on the evening of November 12th, 2021 at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence MO. Leon the son of Betty Mae Osborn (Thomas), was born on the 10th of January, 1962 in, Butler, Bates County, Missouri. He was a High School graduate from Archie High School, Archie, Missouri in 1980. Leon joined with Martin Marietta Materials...

Rosa Lee Wesemann

Rosa Lee Wesemann

Nov 10, 2021

Rosa Lee Wesemann, 93, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville, Missouri, surrounded by family. Rosa was born September 24, 1928 in Sedalia, Missouri to Bernie L. and Rose Mary Benware, then adopted at a young age by Elmer and Mary Elizabeth Wood. After attending Sedalia Grade School she moved to Harrisonville where...

Larry Hetherington

Larry Hetherington

Nov 8, 2021

Larry Hetherington age 69, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at their home in Harrisonville, Mo. Larry was a survivor of small cell lung cancer but lost his long-fought battle against COPD on November 8, 2021. Larry was born on August 1, 1952, in Clinton, Mo. to Ralph and Dorothy Hetherington. He was the older brother of Mary...

Ronald "Ron" Lee Geraci

Ronald "Ron" Lee Geraci

Nov 5, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Lee Geraci of Pleasant Hill, Missouri was born August 20, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Peter and Mary (Nelson) Geraci. He departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 16 days. On December 16, 2007, Ron was united in marriage...

Sylvia Clarissa Nelson

Sylvia Clarissa Nelson

Nov 5, 2021

Sylvia Clarissa Nelson was born December 3, 1931 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Tillie Mae Hess and Oliver Guy Frederick Hess. Oliver was her adoptive father but the only father she ever knew and they were very close. She was very proud of the Hess name and legacy. From her parents she developed a love for...

Evelyn May Smith (Hartzler)

Evelyn May Smith (Hartzler)

Oct 28, 2021

Evelyn May (Hartzler) Smith, 89, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born May 24, 1932 in Cass County, Missouri to Clarence and Nellie (Yoder) Hartzler. On June 27, 1956 she married Maurice E. Smith in Garden City, Missouri. He survives along with three children, Gail (Randy) Blosser of Goshen, Stanley (Carolyn) Smith of Elkhart and...

Max E. Brown

Max E. Brown

Oct 25, 2021

Max Earl Brown, the son of Niel Clifford and Lena Thelma (Moulin) Brown, was born on 8 February 1921 in Washington Township, Daviess County, Missouri. He graduated with a High School Diploma in 1939 from Lone Jack High School, Lone Jack, Missouri. In 1941, while attending Central Missouri State Teacher's College, he obtained a pilots license. [On Sunday 7 December...

Matthew Wayne Violett

Matthew Wayne Violett

Oct 25, 2021

Matthew Wayne Violett, of Harrisonville, Missouri was born February 9, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Virgil Wayne and Patricia (Thornbrugh) Violett. He departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City at the age of 52 years, 8 months and 16 days. Matthew was employed as a lead installer for Calton Cabinets...

Eddie  Leroy Clisso

Eddie Leroy Clisso

Oct 24, 2021

Eddie Leroy Clisso, Born April 17, 1958, in Kansas City Missouri, to Alvin Leroy Clisso and Loyola (Younger) Clisso. Grew up in Raytown Missouri, where he met the love of his life, Beverly Sue (Baxter) Clisso, their Junior year of high school. Eddie was known as a talented artist, and loved learning how to work with new mediums. He could...

Kermit Eugene Reeves

Kermit Eugene Reeves

Oct 22, 2021

Kermit Reeves was born June 20, 1939, in Daugherty, Missouri, the son of Kenneth and Blanche Reeves. He went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home at the age of 82. On January 4, 1959, Kermit was united in marriage to Beverly Beshore at the Archie Christian Church, Archie, Missouri. He was a life...

Patricia May Nay

Patricia May Nay

Oct 18, 2021

Patricia “Pat” May Nay, Lee’s Summit, formerly of Harrisonville, was born Aug. 26, 1931 in Worth County MO. The daughter of Ira and Jennie (Percy) Thackery. She died Oct. 18 at Village Care Center, Lee’s Summit at the age of 90 years, 22 days. Pat worked at Kansas City Life Insurance Co. Dec. 1, 1951, she married William Ralph Nay...

John  K. Hoffman

John K. Hoffman

Oct 18, 2021

John Korbut Hoffman, aka Santa and Elwood (Blues Brothers) age 66, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died Monday, October 18 2021 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center with his wife, Deb, at his side. John was born October 2, 1955 to Lt. Col. George Edward Hoffman and Frances Evangeline (Korbut) Hoffman at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa Japan. John spent his early years...

Verda Bernice Day

Verda Bernice Day

Oct 15, 2021

Verda Bernice Day, age 96, died peacefully on October 15, 2021 at Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa. Verda was born on April 18, 1925, in Cass County, Missouri, the daughter of Theron A. Peterson and Grace V. (Kircher) Peterson. Verda was raised on a dairy farm near East Lynne, and attended Lone Elm Elementary School through eighth grade, and Harrisonville...

Mary B. (Bre) Harrison

Mary B. (Bre) Harrison

Oct 11, 2021

Mary Breanna Harrison age 42 of Peculiar, Missouri departed this life Monday, October 11, 2021 at Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, Missouri. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2:30 at the Dickey Funeral Home....

Darlene Coleman

Darlene Coleman

Oct 11, 2021

Darlene was born June 6, 1935 in Freeman, Missouri. The oldest of six children born to Ernest E Winchel and Marguerite (Flannery) Winchel. She attended Pleasant Ridge Elementary and Peculiar High School. She married Spencer Parrot Coleman on November 11, 1955 and they celebrated 65 years of marriage on Nov. 11, 2020. Darlene and Spencer had two children, Dennis Coleman...