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Bettie Ann Masoner
Date of Death : 07/03/2023Bettie Ann Masoner 76, of Braymer, MO passed away Monday, July 3, 2023.She was born on June 30, 1947, to William Teater Eugene and Edna Louise (Boydston) Masoner in Smithville, MO. She grew up in the Edgerton area and was a 1965 graduate of North Platte High School.Bettie Ann made her home in Kansas City before settling back on the family in Edgerton. She worked at Mid-Continent Library, then U.S. Bank for years and retired in 2009. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Bettie Ann enjoyed reading, quilting, and cooking. She was well known for all...
Funeral Service : 07/14/2023
Jeanie Blakely
Date of Death : 07/02/2023Gloria Jean Blakely, 85, of Hemple, MO passed away, July 2, 2023.She was born on August 22, 1937 to Gomer Lee “Pete” and Minnie Elizabeth (Grable) Coffey in St. Joseph, MO. Jeanie grew up in Hemple, MO where she attended school.On June 19, 1955 she was united in marriage to George Blakely. After their marriage they lived in Camden Point, Gower, and in 1984 moved to Hemple where they made their home. Her husband, George, preceded her in death on August 31, 2005.Jeannie was a member of the Gower Baptist Church.She was also preceded in death by her parents, and...
Funeral Service : 07/06/2023
Wilbur Waller
Date of Death : 07/01/2023Wilbur Waller, 73, of St. Joseph, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 1st. Wilbur was born June 24, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Howard and Mary Waller. He was the youngest of three children. As Wilbur puts it, he felt like he was on top of the world in 1968. He graduated from Stewartsville High School, started college where he met his future wife, Marilyn, to whom he was married to for 46 years; and he started his 47-year career at American Electric.Wilbur has lived in St. Joseph for over 35 years, was a member...
Funeral Service : 07/05/2023
Cecil LeRoy Leiby, Jr.
Date of Death : 07/01/2023Cecil LeRoy Leiby, Jr.Only son of Cecil L. Leiby and Hazel Arthula Leiby (nee’ Harvey) born 4/2/1942 in Kansas City Kansas passed on 7/1/23 at home.A graduate of Northeast High School, Cecil attended U.M.K.C., married in 1963, and two children were born of that union. He worked as a branch manager for Household Finance in Dubuque, IA and moved the family back to South Kansas City in 1969. He then worked for Swingster Apparel, and Koch/Multivac, and completed his bachelors degree from Friends University, then completed his M.B.A. at Baker University in 1993. Cecil then took a brief engagement with...
Funeral Service : 07/06/2023
Carolyn Masoner
Date of Death : 06/30/2023Carolyn Sue Masoner,80, of Edgerton, MO passed away June 30, 2023.She was born on January 10, 1943, to Ernest O. and Sarah L. (Hoover) Lane in Lexington, MO. Carolyn went to Central High School and graduated from Manuel High both in Kansas City, MO. On March 22, 1963, she was united in marriage to Charles “Chuggie” Masoner. After their marriage they lived in Edgerton where they made their home. Chuggie passed away on December 7, 2013.Carolyn worked at Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville and St. Luke’s Northland Hospital for 40 years. She enjoyed gardening and canning the vegetables she grew....
Funeral Service : 07/03/2023
George Osborne
Date of Death : 06/29/2023George Osborne, 101, of Smithville, MO formerly of Alta, IA passed away, June 29, 2023.He was born on March 7, 1922 to Silas and Rachael (Hite) Osborne in State College, PA. George grew up in Alta, Iowa where he graduated high school. He then served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.On August 25, 1945 he was united in marriage to Charlene Castle. After their marriage they lived near Alta, Iowa where they farmed and made their home. His wife, Charlene, preceded him death on September 15, 2005. George moved to Smithville, MO to be near his...
Funeral Service : 07/08/2023
Zelma Cook
Date of Death : 06/27/2023Zelma LaRue (Staggs) Cook, 84, of Dearborn, MO passed away, June 27, 2023.She was born on September 1, 1938 to Wallace Paul and Alda Price (Gowen) Staggs in St. Joseph, MO. She was a 1956 graduate of North Platte High School. She then attended Gard’s Business College which prepared her for various office skills.Zelma was employed by Cook Paint and Varnish Company in North Kansas City in the Accounting Department, Dannen Mills in St. Joseph, and St. Joseph Tent and Awning Company. Zelma worked for M&M Hearing Aid Company in Kansas City, managing several hearing aid fitters at age 25....
Funeral Service : 07/02/2023
Bill Young
Date of Death : 06/26/2023William Leroy “Bill” Young, 83, of Gladstone, MO passed away June 26, 2023.He was born on June 6, 1940, to William Robert and Marion Young in Bethany, MO. Bill grew up in North Kansas City and graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1958.On June 12, 1965, he was united in marriage to Alice Thornton. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone, MO where they made their home. Alice passed away on September 27, 2021. Bill worked as a real estate agent with his wife Alice for over 35 years in the Kansas City area. He loved spending the...
Funeral Service : 07/01/2023
Elmo Batman
Date of Death : 06/24/2023Elmo Eugene Batman, 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 24, 2023.He was born on February 27, 1944, to Ralph Ermin and Martha Frances (Brown) Batman in Great Bend, KS where he grew up and attended school. Elmo served a short stent with the National Guard. He played music his entire life from the age of 13. In 1969, Elmo moved to Kansas City, MO and continued his music career in the area playing with several different groups. Elmo also played with several different county music stars including Freddie Fender, Grandpa Jones, and String Bean. He was preceded in...
Funeral Service : 10/07/2023
Jane Giddens
Date of Death : 06/20/2023Ora Jane Giddens, 78, of Independence, MO, passed away on June 20, 2023. Jane was born on June 30, 1944 to Clyde Argyle and Goldie Bernice (Tyler) in Kansas City, MO. Upon graduating from Central Missouri State University, she worked for the City of Kansas City, MO in the Water Department until her retirement in 1998. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist church in Independence, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerry Giddens. She is survived by a sister, Joyce Hatchette; niece and husband, Berna Sue and Mike Casper; nephew and wife, Cliff...
Funeral Service : 06/24/2023
Esther Reynolds
Date of Death : 06/17/2023Esther Reynolds, 90, of Plattsburg, MO passed away, June 17, 2023.Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27th with visitation from 10:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Church of Jesus Christ, Osborn, MO. Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Gower, MO.
Funeral Service : 06/27/2023
Xela MaeLea
Date of Death : 06/16/2023Xela MaeLea passed away Friday, June 16th, 2023 at the age of 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days. She was born Friday, March 13th, 2020 in Americus, Georgia. She is the second youngest of 8 siblings. Xela MaeLea had an undeniable pureness, and her tender love was felt by all she encountered. Xela was an adventurous child, and kept everyone on their toes. She was ornery, in the best way. Her inquisitive nature led to many revelations, and an appreciation for things often overlooked. She particularly had an admiration for picking flowers. She was abundantly vocal from birth, and...
Funeral Service : 06/30/2023
Mary Anderson
Date of Death : 06/15/2023Mary Elizabeth (Montague) Anderson, 101, of Platte City, passed away on June 15, 2023, at the Gower Convalescent Center. Mary Bet or Betsy as she was called by her family and friends, was born on April 11, 1922 to Effie (Howard) and Louis Montague in rural Platte County near Camden Point, MO. She attended the one room Styne school through 8th grade and then graduated from Camden Point High School in 1939. Her family moved from their home near Camden Point to her ancestral home near Platte City in 1936. With the exception of a few brief periods early in...
Funeral Service : 07/08/2023
Larry Heitman
Date of Death : 06/11/2023Larry LaVerne Heitman, 82, of Plattsburg, MO passed away at Liberty Hospital on Sunday, June 11, 2023.Larry “Hoot” was born on April 9, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa, the oldest of four children to Alvin LaVerne Heitman and Drusilla Pauline (Johnson) Heitman. Larry’s early years were spent on the Mewes-Heitman Family Farm in Floyd County, Iowa. This is where his education began, in a country school just across the fence.In February 1952, the family made a permanent move to Missouri- Nevada then Plattsburg. Larry was a 1959 graduate of Plattsburg High School where he excelled in football and basketball. After...
Funeral Service : 06/17/2023
Mike Olson
Date of Death : 06/11/2023Michael Wayne Olson, 65, of Smithville, MO passed away June 11, 2023.He was born on October 20, 1957, to Paul Chester and Edith Lorene (Rash) Olson in Smithville. Mike graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, MO. Michael then served his country in the United State Marine Corps.On September 30, 1989, he was united in marriage to Rita Ann Bailey. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, MO and in 2004 they moved to Smithville where they made their home. Mike worked as a machinist for several local companies including Sealright and TWA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Funeral Service : 06/19/2023Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.