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Mary Alice Beckerdite

Mary Alice Beckerdite

Jan 2, 2024

Mary Alice Vinson was born August 18, 1935, the daughter of Clarence & Ivy Vinson in East St. Louis, IL. She died on January 2, 2024.  She was one of five children - three brothers and a sister. At the age of four, she and her three brothers were placed, in the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home in St. Louis, MO.

At...

Jerry Wallace Benson

Jerry Wallace Benson

Jan 2, 2024

Jerry Wallace Benson, age 75, of Peculiar, Missouri passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 2, 2024 in Overland Park, KS.

Jerry was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on March 4, 1948, the son of Judien Benson and Mildred “Millie” Cora Benson. He was the youngest of three children; Allen, Roger & Jerry. He graduated from Lake Mills, IA high...

LaFrances C. "Frannie" Winter

LaFrances C. "Frannie" Winter

Dec 30, 2023

LaFrances C. “Frannie" Winter of Garden City, MO entered into eternal rest in heaven on December 30, 2023.  Frannie was born in Harrisonville, MO on December 18, 1945 to Robert “Bob” William and Dorothy Carol (Lacy) Cassody.  She was united into marriage with her husband Edward, of nearly 50 years on January 31, 1965.

Frannie graduated from Harrisonville High School...

Pamela Marie Hardenbrook

Pamela Marie Hardenbrook

Dec 16, 2023

Pam Marie Hardenbrook of Garden City, Missouri was born September 28, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Robert & Genevieve Hardenbrook. She departed her life on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.    Pam was an avid chiefs fan, had a love for fast cars, the game of bingo, going to the river...

Patricia A. Craycraft

Patricia A. Craycraft

Dec 13, 2023

Patricia A. Craycraft age 75 of Cleveland, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with internment at Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023...

Betty Jo Vaughn

Betty Jo Vaughn

Dec 13, 2023

Betty Jo Vaughn of Archie, Missouri was born July 18, 1932 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri the daughter of Omer Humboldt and Ruth Irene (Lightfoot) Lugenbeel. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by love and family at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 25 days.

On September 8, 1948 Betty Jo was...

Raylene Edwards

Raylene Edwards

Dec 7, 2023

Raylene Edwards, 92, of East Lynne, MO, passed away on December 7, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1931, to Zoren and Loretta (Phillips) Rogers in Kansas City, MO. Raylene’s early years were spent in southern Missouri, near Seneca, where her maternal grandparents lived. Raylene moved with her family to Kansas City before she started high school and graduated...

David "Smitty" Smith

David "Smitty" Smith

Dec 1, 2023

David "Smitty" M. Smith, age 66, passed away on December 1, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a valiant struggle with cancer. Born on February 10, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the cherished son of Lee M. Smith and Claire G. (Tuffs) Smith.

David was the owner and operator of Smitty’s Home Repair Services,...

Daniel E. Lemka

Daniel E. Lemka

Nov 24, 2023

On August 23, 1993, in Kansas City, Missouri, Daniel Everett Lemka entered this world, bringing with him a spirit that would touch the lives of many. On November 24, 2023, we said goodbye.

Daniel found joy in various pursuits, from fishing and hunting to taking his children on the side-by-side. His love for baseball was clear, reflecting his passion for...

Vaneta A. Beeson

Vaneta A. Beeson

Nov 22, 2023

Vaneta Alberta Beeson of Peculiar, Missouri was born December 14, 1938 in Macon, Missouri the daughter of Albert and Erma (Jargow) Ettner. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Golden Years Center for Rehab and Healthcare, Harrisonville, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 8 days. She had been...

Max Lee Miles

Max Lee Miles

Nov 21, 2023

Max Lee Miles passed away peacefully at his home November 21, 2023 surrounded by family and friends after an extended illness.   Max was the eldest of ten children born to W.B and Dorotha (Kugler) Miles on May 27, 1940 in Nevada, Missouri. The Miles family never stayed in one place too long, but a strong work ethic was instilled...

Joseph E. Clabough

Joseph E. Clabough

Nov 19, 2023

Joseph E Clabough of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 22, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Shirley Ann Burch and Thomas Edward Clabough. He departed this life on Sunday, November 19, 2023, surrounded by love and family at his home in Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 58. 

On November 15, 1986, Joseph was united in marriage to...

Pete Koelling

Pete Koelling

Nov 16, 2023

Pete Koelling, age 80 of Garden City, Mo departed this life Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his home, surrounded by love and family. Pete was born on May 21, 1943 in Glenco, Mo, to Oscar Koelling and Louise Shields. Pete worked as a roofer and general contractor for many years as well as a maintenance man at the Holiday Inn...

Linda Kay (Ryan) Stephens

Linda Kay (Ryan) Stephens

Nov 14, 2023

Linda Kay (Ryan) Stephens of Adrian, Missouri was born January 25, 1947, the daughter of Robert Ryan & Lillian (Gustine) Ryan in Kansas City, MO. She attended the Lone Tree one-room schoolhouse in Harrisonville, MO. She spent all her childhood years at the farm in this area. She started high school in Archie Mo, where she graduated in 1965 as...

Dale R. Schroder

Dale R. Schroder

Nov 10, 2023

Dale Ray Schroder of Harrisonville, Missouri was born August 3, 1955 in Sedalia, Missouri son of Glenn H. and Margaret K. Bolten Schroder.  He departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 68.

On February 21, 1976, Dale was united in marriage to Shirley Marie Greufe in Clinton, Missouri. ...

Robert L. "Bob" Granger

Robert L. "Bob" Granger

Nov 9, 2023

Bob was born June 24, 1931, in old Bethany Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas. He attended Garfield Grade School, Benton Grade School, Central Junior High School, Westport High School and Manual High and Vocational School, graduating there in 1948.   He became an Eagle Scout in 1947 in the H. Roe Bartle Class of Eagles, and was a member of the...

Ret. Staff SGT William "Bill" Elliott

Ret. Staff SGT William "Bill" Elliott

Nov 8, 2023

William (Bill) Leon Elliott, 86, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home. Bill was born January 16, 1937, in Cassatt, South Carolina. He proudly served 21 years in the United States Air Force before retiring and taking on a few different jobs throughout the years and eventually ending his career with final retirement at...

Laura B. Henry

Laura B. Henry

Nov 4, 2023

Laura B. Henry of Harrisonville, Missouri was born August 2, 1940 in Alliance, Nebraska the daughter of Robert William and Susie Katherine (Gillming) Goodlet. She departed this life on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her home near Harrisonville surrounded by love and family at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 2 days.

On October 17, 1995 Laura was...

Margie Brown

Margie Brown

Nov 2, 2023

Margaret Rose Brown of Garden City, Missouri was born September 21, 1957 in Clinton, Missouri the daughter of William Wheeldon and Norma Jean (VanCamp) Handke.  She departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Crown Rehab and Healthcare Center, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 12 days.

On June 9, 2012 Margie was united...

Glenn W. Gunnels Sr.

Glenn W. Gunnels Sr.

Nov 1, 2023

Glenn W. Gunnels Sr., 71, passed away on November 1, 2023, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Glenn was born February 26, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Arvilla (Roy) Gunnels and Lloyd E. Gunnels. He grew up in Grandview, Missouri, graduating from Grandview High School in 1970. Glenn started driving trucks for the family business G&G Trucking...

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