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Sam Pierson
Date of Death : 11/28/2023Viva Vernell “Sam” Pierson, 89, of St. Joseph, MO passed away November 28, 2023.She was born on August 8, 1934, to Virgil Van Buren and Martha Elizabeth (Roberts) Hawkins in St. Joseph, MO where she grew up and graduated from Benton High School. Sam enjoyed writing, published 7 books and loved spending money on her grandchildren. She was preceded in death her husband’s Edwin M. Dwyer and Jack L. Pierson; her parents Virgil and Martha Hawkins; her brothers Billy Hawkins, Cecil Hawkins and Marvin Hawkins; and her sisters Erma Bennett and Donna Searcy.Sam is survived by her son David Dwyer...
Funeral Service : 11/28/2023Darin Klusman
Date of Death : 11/28/2023Darin Klusman, 57, of Smithville, MO passed away, November 28, 2023 at his home.He was born on July 1, 1966 in Smithville, MO where he grew up and attended school. Darin enjoyed cooking, racing RC Cars, and football. He was a Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fan. Music was an important part of his life and loved playing drums.He was preceded in death by his grandparents.Darin is survived by his mother, Jane Driver, of the home; father, Alvin Klusman, Jr of Kearney, MO; siblings, Danna Klusman, Dawn Andrus, Dee Ann Claus, Daniel Klusman, Doug Klusman, and Desri King; and brothers...
Funeral Service : 12/02/2023Rosa Gardner
Date of Death : 11/27/2023Rosa Mae Gardner, 97, of Dearborn, MO passed away November 27, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1926, to Charles E. and Eliza Elizabeth (Evans) Short in Greenwood, MO. Rosa grew up and attended school in Pleasant Hill, MO. She married Fred W. Gardner and they made their home in Dearborn. Fred passed away in 2001.Rosa drove a school bus for the North Platte School District before working in the restaurant at the Holiday Inn by the airport in Kansas City for many years. She later worked at the Gower Convalescent Center where she everyone’s “Granny” until she had...
Funeral Service : 11/30/2023Cynthia Fisher
Date of Death : 11/27/2023Cynthia Fisher, 62, of Ferrelview, MO passed away, November 27, 2023 at her home.She was born on November 12, 1961 to William and Verna Holcomb in Houston, Texas.She is survived by her sons, Truman Terry and Trevor Terry; significant other, James Lance; of the home.The family will be hosting a service at a later date at the Ferrelview Christian Church.
Mary Lou Moss
Date of Death : 11/24/2023Mary Lou Moss, aged 91, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1932 to Cecil L. and Jennie Mae (Muse) Windsor in Faucett, MO. Mary Lou's life was a tapestry of love, adventure, and community spirit. In 1950, she married William C. Moss and together they built a life on a farm outside Stewartsville, Missouri, raising their three sons. Mary Lou's zest for life shone through her veracious travels, which included cruising to Alaska, exploring the vibrant streets of New York City and Washington D.C, and cherished vacations with her sons and grandchildren....
Funeral Service : 11/28/2023Angela Bisel
Date of Death : 11/21/2023Angela Kay Bisel, 48, of Smithville, MO formerly of Aurora, CO passed away November 21, 2023.She was born on July 19, 1975, to David Coleman and Carol Anne (Myrvold) Roy at the Navy Hospital in Guam. She graduated from Burleson High School, in Bruleson, TX in 1993 and in 1995 she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.Angela was married for 22 years, Bryan Bisel. While living in Aurora she worked as a controller for multiple large restaurant chains. She loved baking, cooking and hosting large events. Angela was a free spirit who enjoyed living her life on...
Funeral Service : 11/21/2023Jim Creal
Date of Death : 11/20/2023James Floyd Creal, 94, of Edgerton, MO passed away, November 20, 2023. He was born on June 13, 1929 to Lewis Floyd and Marie (Horn) Creal in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up in Edgerton, MO and Wichita, KS and graduated from high school in Wichita, KS. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge in 1950 he first settled in Bakersfield, CA, and later in Visalia, CA. While living in California he first worked for Carnation Dairy. He then became a manager for an office that rented/sold equipment mostly used for farming and irrigation....
Funeral Service : 11/27/2023Bill Warren
Date of Death : 11/08/2023William "Bill" Frank Warren died at the age of 78, on November 8, 2023 in Kansas City, MO. He was born to Fred and Edna (Detring) Warren on December 28, 1944 in Fruita, CO. He had two younger brothers, Bobby and Tom. Bill was an active Boy Scout for a number of years during his childhood and belonged to the Future Farmers of America in high school. His high school summers were spent farming with family and friends, and this seeded his lifelong interest in machinery. Bill was an Army veteran. He graduated from Fruita High School in June of...
Funeral Service : 11/18/2023Marva Stuart
Date of Death : 11/08/2023Marva Kay Stuart, 86, of Smithville, MO passed away, November 8, 2023.She was born on March 20, 1937, to Amos Melvin and Goldie Ethel (Chapman) Wolf in Guilford, MO where she grew up and graduated from South Nodaway High School.On September 3, 1955, she was united in marriage to James Truman Stuart. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph, MO, Kansas City, MO and in 1973 they moved to Smithville where they made their home. Her husband, Jim, passed away on May 27, 2010.Marva loved playing softball, bowling, was an avid sports fan and enjoyed attending Opry Shows. She...
Funeral Service : 11/14/2023Debbie Shipley
Date of Death : 11/08/2023Debbie Shipley, 66, of Smithville, MO passed away November 8, 2023.She was born on June 26, 1957, to Chester Willard and Helen Doris (Lash) Shipley in Liberty, MO. Debbie grew up in Smithville and attended Smithville High School. Debbie was a hard worker, had a huge heart, was willing to help whenever she could and wasn’t afraid to tell you how it was. She was a wonderful mother to her son Mickey and the best GaGa to her grandson Marcus. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Helen Shipley and her brother Eugene Shipley. Debbie is survived...
Funeral Service : 11/16/2023Treva Burk
Date of Death : 11/08/2023Treva BurkDate of Death: 11-8-23Treva Dee Burk was loving, kind, caring, stubborn, independent, moral, ethical, a Jesus lover and follower, a great wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, …. opinionated, selfless, out spoken, demanding, a helper, a fighter for what is right… and is celebrating as she graduated to heaven to be with those gone before her and especially her God and Savior!Treva was born in Lake City, Iowa on May 1, 1939, to Harold and Rhea Brown and married Jim Burk (James) on June 1, 1957 in Lohrville, Iowa. They welcomed their first child a year later and...
Funeral Service : 11/08/2023Terry McClung
Date of Death : 11/05/2023Terry Wayne McClung, 69 of Easton, MO passed away November 5, 2023.He was born on October 14, 1954, to Robert William and Janice Mary (Butler) McClung in Salem, NJ. Terry grew up in Liberty, MO and in 1973 he graduated from Liberty High School. On April 10, 1976, he was united in marriage to Kathy Chambers. After their marriage they lived in Liberty and Kansas City and in 1987 they moved to rural Easton where they made their home.Terry retired from A.M. Castle Metals in Kansas City after 40 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being...
Funeral Service : 11/10/2023Joan Mainey
Date of Death : 10/24/2023Joan N. Mainey, 87, of Kansas City, MO, was born on October 11, 1936 and passed away on October 24, 2023.Privat family inurnment at Camden Point Cemetery.
Funeral Service : 10/24/2023Ed Stalder
Date of Death : 10/21/2023Visitation: Thursday, October 26, 2023 Time: 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Memorial Service: 7:00 P.M. Location: Heafey Hoffman Dworak & Cutler7805 West Center Rd. Omaha, NE 68124 Celebration of Life: Thursday, October 26, 2023Time: following memorial service. Location: Joe's Duck Inn Bar 13336 Millard Ave. Omaha, NE 68137 Graveside Services: Friday, October 27, 2023Time: 4:00 P.M.- 4:30 P.M. Location: Judy’s Cemetery in Wallace, MO Celebration of Life: Friday, October 27, 2023Time: 4:30 P.M. – 12:00 A.M. Location: Dearborn Community Center 205 North Commercial Dearborn, MO 64439 ** Food will be provided**In lieu of flower the family is asking donations to...
Funeral Service : 10/27/2023Rod VanSickle
Date of Death : 10/21/2023Rodney VanSickle, 71, of Kansas City, MO passed away, October 21, 2023.He was born on December 1, 1952 to William Dale and Mildred Ileane (Ponting) VanSickle in Kansas City, KS. Rod grew up in the Northland and graduated from Oak Park High School. Rod made his home in Kansas City and loved hunting and fishing.He was preceded in death by his parents.Rod is survived by his brothers, Chester (Joyce) VanSickle and James VanSickle (Deanna Zerr); two nephews, Tyler (Chelsea) VanSickle and Chandler (Christina) VanSickle; great nieces and great nephew, Rogan, Millie, Bella; other relatives and many friends.The family will host...
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