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Robert "Bob" Lee Kuntz - December 22, 1933 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Robert “Bob” Lee Kuntz, of Harrisonville, Missouri was born December 22, 1933 in Sweet Springs, Missouri the son of Earnest Lee and Alice (McNally) Kuntz. He departed this life on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 25 days.

On February 12, 1954, Bob was united in marriage to Betty Sue Cates in Dodson, Missouri.

Bob was employed as a truck driver for TipTop Plumbing and Heating in Kansas City, Missouri. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bob and Betty were married for 68 years and said she was the best thing that ever happen to him. He was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Kuntz on October 19, 2016; a brother, James Goode; two sisters, Lois McInory and Doris Nicholson and his step-mother, Fern Kuntz.

Bob is survived by his wife, Betty S. Kuntz of the home; three children, Sharon Foster and husband Steve, Omaha, Nebraska, Jack Kuntz and Debra Kuntz both of Harrisonville, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Kuntz, Novinger, Missouri, Leroy Kuntz, Milo, Missouri; four sisters, Mary Lou Hobson, State of Washington, Barbara Kuntz, Milo, Missouri, Louise England and Linda Ballew both of Marshall, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2022 at the funeral home.

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Geneva Lee Schrock - October 01, 1932 - February 12, 2022

Departed: 02/12/2022 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Geneva Lee Schrock of Garden City, Missouri was born October 1, 1932 near Dayton, Missouri the daughter of Edgar Leroy and Hilda Odessa (Hunt) Breeden. She departed this life on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 11 days.

On October 16, 1948 Geneva was united in marriage to Noah William “Bill” Schrock in Garden City, Missouri.

Geneva was a homemaker and for many years was responsible for getting the water bills out to the residents of Garden City. She was a lifelong area resident of Garden City and was baptized at an early age at the First Baptist Church. Geneva was a charter and faithful member of the Jolly 60’s group and was called the Calendar Girl for the singing ministry at all the local nursing homes. Geneva was called “Grandma Schrock” by all of her family and friends in Garden City.

Besides her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Bill on March 3, 1994; a son, Chuck Schrock on September 10, 2015; a grandson, Randy Schrock on October 5, 1988; a brother, Richard; her 2 sisters, Bonnie Francy and Georgia Wainwright.

Geneva is survived by her 2 sons, William “Billy” Schrock (Donna), Dennis Schrock (Lynn) all of Garden City, Missouri; 2 daughters, Peggy Martin (Joe), Susie Rudell (Lloyd) all of Harrisonville, Missouri and Selena their grand-daughter who Bill and Geneva lovingly raised; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2022 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of one's choice.

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Jeremiah Joe Bruce - January 15, 1975 - September 18, 2021

Departed: 09/18/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Jeremiah Joe Bruce of Kansas City, Missouri was born January 15, 1975 the son of Donald Francis Bruce and Catherine Sue (White) Bruce-Magee. He departed this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City at the age of 46 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Jeremiah was employed in sales for KC Promotions. Earlier he was a cook at Stilwell Smoke House, Stilwell, Kansas and worked in flatwork. He grew up in the Stanley/Stilwell, Kansas area. Jeremiah loved to cook and could cook about anything. He didn’t know a stranger and was willing to do anything for anybody.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Ron Magee; a sister, Leslie Bruce-Barney and his cousin, Jean Ann White.

Jeremiah is survived by a daughter, Sierra Catherine; a sister, Cherish (Bruce) Thomas and husband Michael, Garden City, Missouri; a half-sister, Lisa (Bruce) Bishop, Maywood, Missouri; two step-brothers, Troy Magee, Olathe, Kansas and Keith Magee, Overland Park, Kansas; several nieces and nephews; other relative and many friends.

Cremation. A Private family inurnment will be held at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri at a later date.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to MS Foundation, PKD Foundation or American Cancer Society.

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Elmer Olive Hines - November 13, 1936 - September 02, 2021

Departed: 09/02/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Elmer Olive Hines, 84, of Creighton, Missouri, was born November 13, 1936, the son of Olive Hines and Evelyn Sample Hines in Mountain View, Missouri. He departed this life peacefully at home on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

Elmer graduated from Summersville High School in Summersville, Missouri in 1955. He served in the Army National Guard from 1958-1962. On May 25, 1963, Elmer was united in marriage to Christine Parker in Laramie, Wyoming. She preceded him in death on March 14, 2019.

Elmer and Chris lived and worked in Foxpark, Wyoming until April 1966 when they moved to Creighton. They became parents to their first daughter, Lura LeAnne, in November 1966. Lisa Annette, joined the family in December 1969. They became members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Creighton in 1966.

After five years at Lake City Ammunition, layoffs led to Elmer working as a mechanic and then in construction before his occupation as a cabinet maker at Creighton Cabinet Shop starting in 1975 until his retirement in 1998. Elmer was a master of many skills and could build and repair almost anything.

Elmer was an avid bowler and fisherman. He also enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and watching old Westerns and Bob Ross – The Joy of Painting. Elmer was a kind and compassionate man of few words, but when he spoke, what he had to say was worth listening to.

Elmer’s most cherished role was being a father and grandfather. Lisa blessed him with two beautiful granddaughters, Jordan Lee in 1996 and Melaina Christine in 1998. Elmer treasured spending time with all his girls. He made countless pancakes and loaves of bread, played ball and board games, took them fishing and attended their ballgames. Hearing Elmer say “I love you too, Shug” is forever impressed on their hearts.

Besides his wife and parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Hockman; and his daughter, Lisa Salmon.

Elmer is survived by his daughter, LeAnne Salmon and husband Terry of Creighton; two granddaughters, Jordan Salmon and Melaina Salmon of Peculiar, MO; brother, Donald Hines of Houston, MO; brother-in-law, Robert Parker and wife Shirley of Prosser, WA; brother-in-law Dwain Hockman and wife Patty, of Mountain View, MO; dear friends that were like daughters, Paula Mueller, Teresa Duncan and Diana DeWitt; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A private family inurnment was held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri. lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton MO and can be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church, PO Box 123, Creighton MO 64739

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Jerry D. McCulloh - September 21, 1945 - August 20, 2021

Departed: 08/20/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Jerry Dean McCulloh of Garden City, MO was born on September 21, 1945, the son of Joe G. and Eleen B. McCulloh. He departed this life Friday, August 20, 2021 at 75 years of age.

Jerry attended school in Dayton and Garden City, graduating from GCHS in 1963. He was a Boy Scout earning his Eagle rank in 1960, and spent many summers at H. Roe Bartle Scout Camp where he became a Brave in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. His tribal name was Red Blazing Fire. He was very proud when 45 years later his oldest grandson, Trevor, chose Grandson of Red Blazing Fire as his Mic-O-Say name. On October 24, 1964, he married Sharon K. Sims and they were blessed with first a daughter, Jennifer, and then a son, Kyle. Later, he was additionally blessed with 4 grandsons. He was very proud of each of his kids and grandkids and enjoyed bragging about their accomplishments to others. He especially enjoyed letting his grandsons do things their parents wouldn't have encouraged!

After high school, he went into business with his dad, Joe, DBA McCulloh Builders. Later Kyle joined the business becoming the third generation of builders and developers. Together they built more than 100 homes in the Garden City area and businesses including the GC Medical Clinic, Dickey Funeral Home and the GC Community Building. Jerry was instilled with a strong work ethic and worked hard to provide for his family (even traveling to work on the Alaskan pipeline for a few frigid months when the building business was in a recession).

Jerry enjoyed trips to the Lake of the Ozarks, spending time boating, fishing, swimming, and skiing. His kids especially enjoyed hearing "Get up kids, get your suits on, get in the boat, the water's like glass" at 6:00 in the morning! He also had his pilot's license and loved the feeling that came when the plane lifted off into the air and the calm that came when cruising above the earth looking over the countryside.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Joe.

Jerry is survived by a daughter Jennifer (Joe) White and a son Kyle (Sheryl) McCulloh all of Garden City, MO, a brother Coburn (Deneise) McCulloh of Clinton, MO, four grandsons; Trevor, Tanner, and Trenton White and Kolton McCulloh and many more friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Garden City Community Center, 201 Willow Lane, Garden City, Missouri.

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Kenneth F. Steckly - April 25, 1939 - July 22, 2021

Departed: 07/22/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth Floyd Steckly of Garden City, Missouri was born April 25, 1939 in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska the son of Floyd and Agnes (Schweitzer) Steckly. He departed this life on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 27 days.

On June 5, 1959 Kenneth was united in marriage to Darlene Mae Stauffer in Milford, Nebraska.

Kenneth was a pastor for 50 years until his retirement. He served Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church in Garden City, Missouri and churches in Milford, Nebraska, Wayland, Iowa and Deepwater, Missouri. Later, he owned and operated Steckly Home Improvement, Garden City, Missouri.

Kenneth loved traveling and going on adventures with his wife, Darlene. He loved to share his passion for farming and collecting tractors with his children and grandchildren. He also loved spending each birthday celebrating around a fire and having a family wiener roast. Kenneth was always telling stories and jokes. He loved Jesus, as His Savior, and his family deeply.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Steckly of the home; two sons, Randy Steckly (Malinda), Garden City, Missouri, Scott Steckly (Deena), Tampa, Florida; a daughter, Lori Hernandez (Paul), Garden City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Emy (Scott), Tony (Shannon), Luke, (Christina), Taylor (Ryan), Lane (Alex), and Wyatt; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vilas Steckly, Hesston, Kansas, Maynard Steckly, Seward, Nebraska; other relatives and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, Garden City, Missouri. Private family burial.

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Holly Renee Miles - March 19, 1963 - July 20, 2021

Departed: 07/20/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Holly Renee Miles was born March 19, 1963 in Kansas City, KS to David McCune and Joy Stoll. Holly was the second of 4 girls. Her childhood was spent at the Lake of the Ozarks before

relocating to the Grandview area. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1981, working at a local gas station while attending cosmetology school to later become a hairdresser. While working at the gas station, she met her future husband, James (Jim) Miles. They were married at the Jackson County Courthouse on July 22, 1982. Holly went to work as a hairdresser at JC Penney shortly after their marriage,

with Jim working as an over the road truck driver. Together they were blessed with 3 children: Jennifer Ann in 1983, James Edward Jr. (Jimmy) in 1985, and David Emanuel in 1986 who passed from SIDS as an infant. The family lived in

Anthony, KS, Grandview, and Peculiar before settling in Garden City, MO in 1993. In Garden City, she became the neighborhood mama to all. Her door was always open, as were the snack cabinets. She was always willing to offer up a ride, an ear to listen, or a hug to any

child in need. She went to work at the Sherwood School District in the cafeteria, before accepting a position at

Casco Area Workshop where she eventually became the Marketing and Production Manager.

Holly thrived at her position for over a decade until her health forced her to retire in 2003. In May 2005, she was delighted with the births of her first granddaughter, Mia, and grandson, Emanuel. In the coming years, she became Granny to 6 more grandchildren: Jadyn, Jonis, Lilly, Marlee, Noah, Miles, and Delilah. Holly loved children, but her grandbabies were truly the

biggest joy in life. She loved to spoil the grandkids rotten, and lived for their visits. Holly was also a dedicated member of the Garden City community. Throughout the years, she was an officer for the Garden City Ball Association, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, the Garden City Fall Festival Committee, an administrator for the Sherwood Community News & Views webpage, a sports coach, room mom, PTO member, scout leader, and many other activities to benefit the place she called home. She was a trusted source of information, and always willing

to donate to anyone’s fundraiser under the condition that it benefit the Sherwood community. In her later years, her health prevented her from traveling much further than doctor’s appointments and the homes of her family members. She never lost her positive outlook on life, continuing to inspire others throughout battles with breast cancer, numerous bouts with pneumonia, and most recently, COVID. She was open about her health struggles, hoping that

her stories would help someone else coping with similar problems. She passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at KU Health Center in Kansas City, KS - the same hospital where she was born. She took her final breaths surrounded by family with the love of

her life, Jim, holding her hand as she left this world for her next adventure. She is survived by her husband, Jim Miles, of the home. Daughter Jennifer Palis (Chris) of Garden City. Son Jimmy Miles (Laura) of Garden City. Grandchildren Mia Hymer, Emanuel Miles, Jadyn Flory, Jonis Miles. Lilly Miles, Marlee Palis, Noah Miles, Miles Palis, and Delilah Miles. Her mother and stepfather, Joy and Robert Stoll of Garden City. Three sisters MyLinda Kifer (Dave) Sunrise Beach, MO, Lori Vasquez (Marcos) Stockton, CA, and Rhonda Stoll (Joel) Strasburg, MO. She leaves behind many family and friends, and her 4 spoiled cats: Shoogie,

Milo, Oscar, and Bo. She was preceded in death by her son David, father David McCune, sister Angela Stewart, and

her grandparents. Holly was a champion for children in the Sherwood Community. The family suggests

contributions be made to the Sherwood PTO in her name.

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Evelyn A. Pendleton - January 09, 1935 - May 27, 2021

Departed: 05/27/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Evelyn Ann (Greenwell) Pendleton of Garden City, Missouri was born January 9, 1935, the daughter of Donald Edward Greenwell, Sr. and Goldie Buelah (Simpson) Greenwell of Moneqaw Springs, Missouri. Evelyn departed this life on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Karen Ann (Pendleton) Potocnik in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Donald E. Greenwell, Jr. on October 4, 2020 and her son Daniel Pendleton on June 22, 2012.

Evelyn was survived by her brothers; Edward Greenwell of Tuscon, Arizona, Kenneth Greenwell of New Mexico, and Derl Keefer and wife Karen of Three Rivers, Michigan, and sister-in-law Marsha Greenwell of Overland Park, Kansas.

Evelyn graduated from Belton High School in 1954 where she was the drum majorette, and head cheerleader.

On July 16, 1954 Evelyn was untied in marriage to Charles E. Pendleton of Spring Garden, Missouri at the Baptist Church in Belton, Missouri wearing a wedding dress from Harzfeld’s with a 21inch waist. This union of souls produced 4 sons and a daughter: Jimmy Pendleton and wife Lori of Imperial Beach, California, Larry Pendleton and wife Mary of Chesapeake, Virginia, Daniel Pendleton (Deceased) and wife Tammy of Raymore, Missouri, Gerald Pendleton and wife Susan of Los Lunas, New Mexico, and Karen Ann (Pendleton) Potocnik and husband Jerry of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Grandchildren are; Jim, Lee, Jessica, Melissa, Samantha, Nikia, Amanda, Jason, Lauren, Roxanne, Rebecca, Alan, Hannah, Raechel, Mindy, Shawn, Keith, Kiowa, Kurt, Erik, Austin, Macee and Micala; Great-grandchildren are; Emily, Patrick, Erik, Thaalia, Ahlyssa May, Lilah, Alyssa, Kayden, Noah, Cash, Ashton, Layla, Abrianna, Thomas, Nicholas, Chase, Tristan, Fiona, Ember, Shawn, October, Adelae, Epha, Caroline, Vivienne, Whit, Chloe, Jackson, and one baby TBA.

Evelyn was a member of the United Methodist Church of Garden City, The Eastern Star where she served as a star point Electa for several years, the American Legion Auxiliary, United Methodist Women and the 54th. Club.

Evelyn was a seamstress and a homemaker.

Evelyn and Charles moved to the area on a farm in Creighton, MO and then a second farm in Garden City, MO before finding their home in town in Garden City, MO where they had been for 50 years, before Charles passed and Evelyn moved in with her daughter in Lee’s Summit where she passed at 86 years old.

Evelyn worked at the Garden City sewing factory in 1973 until it closed. Evelyn then went to work at the Holden sewing factory for a few years. Evelyn then worked at Golden Years retirement home as a housekeeper and a cook.

Evelyn and Charles loved to camp. Almost every weekend they would go camping at the strip pits, Montrose, Lake Paradise and Truman Lake.

Two words describe my mother, powerful tornado. The amount of work that woman did on a daily basis was extraordinary. On the farm she worked an acre garden. Evelyn weeded, harvested, canned and pickled everything it produced to feed us in the winter months as well as the summer months. She did laundry on an old wringer wash machine, and hung the clothes on the line to dry, even in the winter time. She ironed everything. Evelyn would sprinkle the clothes down with liquid starch and roll them up and place them in a laundry basket until she could get to them later that day. Evelyn cooked full home cooked meals every meal, and every meal was on time when my dad walked in the door so he could get out to the farm work after working a full day at Bendix. Mom dressed chickens, gathered eggs, scraped off the cream from the cows milk and made butter in the butter churn on a regular basis. She washed dishes by hand, kept a very clean house and sewed clothes for me to wear, but every day she would take time out in the afternoon to sit down and read me a book. It was our time. When we moved to town, Mom took me to twirling lessons, even to Midway. She did not like to drive but she did it for me. A very selfless person.

Evelyn and Charles took great pride in their home, yard and garden. One of the best kept in town. Charles and Evelyn were generous with their time volunteering, helping with Church, vacation bible school, and Evelyn was always baking for someone or something that needed a pie, cake, cookies or their famous ice cream. At Christmas they would make divinity and pecan brittle and pass out as much as they could to friends and family. They bought 25 bushel of apples every year and passed them out. It was their way of showing they cared about you. My parents cared a lot about the town they lived in and the people who lived there. They gave money to the preacher to help someone who needed it. Never wanting anyone to know it came from them. They were selfless and proud to be residents of Garden City.

Evelyn will be laid to rest next to her husband Charles in the Garden City Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 5, 20212 at the United Methodist Church, Garden City, Missouri at 10:30 a.m.

The family request that masks are to be worn and to practice social distancing while attending the service.

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June Cramer - September 10, 1933 - May 05, 2021

Departed: 05/05/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Ina June Cramer was born at her family home in rural Garden City, Missouri on September 10, 1933 to Ivan and Lucy Sisk. June was the eldest of three children. Her siblings’ names were Iva Jean and Vern Edgar.

June attended Pumpkin Green country school and then graduated as salutatorian from Garden City High School in 1951. She stayed close with many of her classmates, especially the “Big Five" that included June, Nita Leslie, Charlene Ward, Carolyn Cavanaugh, and Jody Chisler. They remained lifelong friends and often gathered together at school reunions.

June married Edward Cramer on June 2, 1951. They had three children, Charmen Deanne, Scott Sisk, and a daughter lost at birth.

June worked at the garment factory in Garden City during high school and after her marriage while Ed was serving in the Korean War. While raising her children, she provided childcare in her home for many teachers and friends. June then went to work for the city of Garden City as City Clerk in 1972 and worked there until her retirement in 2004.

As City Clerk, June prepared and secured several grants that enabled the construction and completion of the present day Community Building, the Community Development Block grants that funded the improvement of various citizens’ homes in Garden City, and the grant that built the park pavilion in Garden City.

June and Ed were very involved in the community. They were lifelong members of the First Christian Church of Garden City where she taught Sunday school. June was a founding member of the Garden City Optimist Club as well as a member of the Merry Modern Mother’s Extension Club. June was active in the writing of the Garden City history book, the first Garden City Fall Festival, and the Bicentennial celebration. She served on the pastor appreciation committee, as a 4-H leader, on the community board, and as a room mother. In 1982, the Cramer's purchased and renovated the historic Hotel Rector where June operated an antique shop.

June enjoyed sewing, cooking, playing all types of card games, and time with family.

Besides her parents, June was preceded in death by her sister, brother, and her infant daughter.

June is survived by her husband of 69 years, Ed Cramer; her children, Charmen and Scott; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; other relatives, and many friends. She was a woman with many “best” friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the First Christian Church, in Garden City, Missouri, followed by the burial in the Garden City Cemetery, in Garden City, Missouri.

Family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the church.

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Lou Feeback - February 05, 1927 - April 22, 2021

Departed: 04/22/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Helen Louise “Lou” Feeback, 94, of Latour, Missouri was born February 5, 1927 in Belvenville, Wisconsin the daughter of Henry and Jennie (DuCharme) Teubert. She departed this life on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Lou Feeback was an extraordinary nurse, mother and Christian. She loved her family, her God and her country in equal measure.

She left her native Wisconsin to serve her country in the U.S. Navy. She treasured her years as a Navy nurse and officer. In the Navy she met Don Feeback, a farm boy with a work ethic to match her own and a dream of getting somewhere. After mustering out in south Texas, the young couple and their first son headed back to Missouri where Lou worked in the emergency room while Don finished college and then graduate school. Then off they went into the wilds of Oklahoma for his first posting as a hospital administrator. In Oklahoma City a second son was born.

Eventually they made their way back to Don’s home territory in central Missouri and settled down to raise a family that soon included a third son. Lou taught good Navy order and discipline to her three boys. Get up, make your bed, get on with it, was her guiding principle and she passed it on. With strength of will and determination she saw her boys baptized, made Eagle Scouts and college graduates. Her love was always evident, her powers of persuasion considerable, her devotion to her family unmatched.

Late in life she undertook chores, family gatherings and quilting with the same determination she displayed all her life. When her beloved Don passed away she carried on. They had plotted a 15-acre lawn and planted 100 trees around their retirement home in LaTour. For more than two decades she maintained the vast expanse of green, logging a million miles on a diesel John Deere garden tractor.

In her spare time she cross-stitched and quilted heirlooms by the score. She was a dedicated member of the Rose Hill Baptist Church and especially loved sunrise Easter service followed by a dinner she had spent days preparing for her extended family.

Lou Feeback was a devout Christian, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is currently in heaven making sure things are getting done and beds are being made correctly.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L. Don Feeback on January 22, 1998; a son, Mathew Feeback, August 3, 2019; a sister, Pricilla Scott and a brother-in-law, Thomas Thebo.

Lou is survived by two sons, Michael D. Feeback and Deborah Bilinski, Lake Ozark, Missouri and family, Jeff and Lisa Belinski, Jamie and Leah Bilinski and granddaughter, Naomi; Mark Feeback and wife Debbie, Sunrise Beach, Missouri; a grandson, Tanner and wife Dani; 4 step-grandchildren, Tim, Jake, Ryan and wife Hannah and Kim; 10 step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Thebo, Fruitland, Idaho; a daughter-in-law, Brooke (Nieder) Feeback, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Hon, East Lynne, Missouri; a brother-in-law, LD Feeback, Lincoln, Montana; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Latour, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the funeral home.

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Leah Diane Doll - July 19, 1962 - April 16, 2021

Departed: 04/16/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Leah Diane Doll, 58, of Garden City, Missouri passed away at her home on April 16, 2021, with her husband Bryan by her side.

Leah was born on July 19, 1962 at Conley Maternity Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Don and Sue Hocking.

She went to school at Raytown South and graduated with her class of 1980 with her GED. She put herself through nursing school and worked serving others up until the time of her illness.

Leah married Bryan Doll on July 8, 2017. They enjoyed life together in many ways. They spent their time riding the four-wheeler, mushroom hunting, gardening, and canning their vegetables. The best thing was having each other to talk to, listen to, laugh with, and enjoying each other’s company.

Leah gave her life to the Lord and served him until he took her home.

Leah is survived by her beloved husband and best friend Bryan, two daughters, Rachelle Blackburn of Hamilton, Missouri, Lacy Denny of Kansas City, Missouri, three sons, Lane of the home, Drake of Kansas City, Missouri, and Dalton of Texas, one sister Denise Barnes of Omaha, Arkansas, one stepbrother, Curt Hocking of Kansas City, Missouri, nine grandchildren, Mariah, Hunter, Hudson, Braylon, Gavin, Camden, Dalton, Lane, and Dexter; a nephew, Heath Barnes, of Omaha, Arkansas: many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends whom will all miss her beautiful smile, her contagious laugh, and her sharp witty personality.

Leah was preceded in death by her parents Don and Sue Hocking, two daughters Tara Denny and Brooke Wall and one nephew Adam Barnes.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

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Garry "Cowboy" Prather - January 12, 1951 - April 05, 2021

Departed: 04/05/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Garry Gail “Cowboy” Prather, of Harrisonville, Missouri, was born January 12, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Audrey and Wilma Lenore (Wiley) Prather. He departed this life on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 70 years, 2 months and 24 days.

On July 20, 1985, Garry was united in marriage to Sharon Becker in Raytown, Missouri and later divorced but remained best friends over the years.

Garry was employed was a fork lift driver for General Mills in Kansas City, Missouri. He loved riding horses and being outdoors. When Garry was younger, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trail riding with his horse. As you all know Garry never met a stranger & loved everyone who would lend an ear to his jokes or quick wit. He very seldom got angry or upset. He never spoke bad (poorly) of anyone else & consistently moved at one pace (slow). Garry had a lot of surgeries & discomfort throughout his life but very seldom did he complain. The only way to tell if he didn’t feel good was if his bar stool was cold or empty at Fugley’s.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents.

Garry is survived by a brother, Larry Lee Prather; a sister, Billie Ann Prather; his best friend, Sharon Becker; several nieces & nephews as well as great nieces & great nephews; other relatives and many friends.

A special thanks to Jim & Kathy Minshall for everything they did to help, honor & assist Garry for many years. A big thanks to Brian Chamberlain, Gary Cantrell, David Engleman & Mark Kirk for their hard work cleaning out Garry’s house.

Thank you all for being a very special part of Garry’s life and celebrating with us today.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the funeral home.

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Dorothy Mae Grah - September 23, 1930 - April 03, 2021

Departed: 04/03/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Mae Grah, of Garden City, Missouri was born September 23, 1930 in Hoxie, Kansas the daughter of Elva and Pauline (Brusch) Taylor. She departed this life on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 11 days.

On February 17, 1951, Dorothy was united in marriage to Francis Xavier Grah in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Dorothy was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and had babysat many kids throughout her life. Dorothy drove the first bus for Peach Grove School near Garden City, Missouri.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis on December 15, 2001; a brother, Dale Taylor; 3 sisters, Margie Moody, Lois Stuart and Darlene Taylor.

Dorothy is survived by two sons, Tommy Grah and wife Patricia and Larry Wayne Grah all of Garden City, Missouri; two daughters, Linda Pauline McLanahan and husband Charles, Archie, Missouri, Angie Grubb and husband Wayne, Garden City, Missouri; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Darrel Taylor, Kingsville, Missouri, Dwayne Taylor, Ray Taylor and Dan Taylor all of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 2 sisters, Hazel Doxey and Sharon Gilcrist both Colorado Springs, Colorado; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Dayton Cemetery near Garden City, Missouri.

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James "Jim" Robert Riffle, Sr. - July 10, 1937 - April 02, 2021

Departed: 04/02/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: James "Jim" Robert Riffle, Sr., 83, Latour, Missouri was born July 10, 1937. The son of Frederick Thomas and Glada Elizabeth (Plank) Riffle. He departed this life April 2, 2021 at KU Medical Center surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 23 days.

On November 29, 1957 he married Shirley May Snell of East Lynne, Missouri. They raised two children, James Robert Riffle, Jr (Bob) and Diana Lynn(Riffle) Cotton, Harrisonville. They were happily married for 63 years.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Bob in 1996, two brothers Raymond Riffle and John Riffle and his wife Barbara, and his brother-in-law Bill Davis.

He is survived by his wife Shirley of the home, his daughter Diana Cotton (Jody) of Harrisonville; 4 grandchildren, Lisa Riffle(Jordan) Harrisonville, Jodie Cotton-Perretti Harrisonville, Linda Grice(Jonathan )Nixa and Shawn Cotton Harrisonville; 4 great grandchildren: Lydia Perretti, Kendry, Reese and Dexter Grice. Two brothers and two sisters: Richard Riffle(Carolynn) Garden City, Don Riffle(Gail) Harrisonville, Barbara Davis Independence, and Beverly Andes(Berle)Garden City, and many more family and friends.

He grew up on a farm near Quick City, Missouri with his 6 brothers and sisters. Jim graduated from Latour High School in 1955 then went to work for Stahls Specialty in Kingsville, Missouri where he worked for several years. He would work all day at Stahls and would farm before and after work but always came home with something in his lunch box for the kids to share.

He always called the family on their birthday to sing tp them. He spanned the generations with his generosity and love. He always had a joke to tell you and a friendly ear to hear your happy stories or your problems and tried to give you good advice. Even in his last hours, he was telling jokes to the doctors and nurses and telling them how much he appreciated them and for the good care he was getting and that he loved them all.

When Jim was made they broke the mold. He was a pillar of strength and love to all of us, and always made time for anyone who needed him.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri. Burial will be in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.at the church.

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Charlotte M. Adkins - April 05, 1942 - February 18, 2021

Departed: 02/18/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Charlotte Marie (Kackmeister) Adkins (1942-2021), daughter of Walter and Mina Kackmeister, was born and raised near Mission in Todd County, South Dakota.

Charlotte attended high school in Mission, where she worked as a secretary after graduation.

In the summer of 1962, Charlotte married Jim Adkins and moved to Cass County, Missouri. In her initial years of marriage, she devoted time to her children, also working as a playground supervisor and real estate agent. Charlotte spent many years as a bookkeeper and office manager in the propane business. She enjoyed working outdoors and spent countless hours landscaping and beautifying her home and garden.

Charlotte is survived by her husband, Jim Adkins, her four children, Sherri Beasley (Dale), Jim Adkins (Jenny), Todd Adkins, and Amy Heath (Jay), 8 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Cremation. A private family celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

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Mary Francine Bryant - June 14, 1939 - February 05, 2021

Departed: 02/05/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Mary Francine Bryant of Longton, Kansas formerly of the Dayton Community near Garden City, Missouri was born June 14, 1939 in Dayton, Missouri the daughter of Loren Estel and Helen Fay (Yeates) Kimberlin. Mary was the 5th. generation of the Kimberlin's in Cass County, Missouri area. Her great-great grandfather, Joseph Kimberlin was one of the original founders of Dayton. She departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Sedan City Hospital, Sedan, Kansas at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 22 days.

Mary owned and operated the Dayton Short Stop for several years. Mary's many adventures included traveling from the East to West coast. She enjoyed camping with her family, fishing and hunting with her grandsons. Mary enjoyed bird watching and had a kind heart for all of God's creatures. When Mary wasn't enjoying the wonders of nature, she was an avid reader.

Mary was led to salvation by a stranger on the water's edge of the Atlantic Ocean outside of Port St. Lucie, Florida on January 18, 2013.

Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her soul mate, John B. Jackson (JB) on June 4, 2011, a sister, Loraine, two brothers, Virgil and Wendell Kimberlin.

She is survived by her five children; Debra Brown and Tina Beougher both of Longton, Kansas; Dean Fletcher, Dayton, Missouri, David Fletcher, Rich Hill, Missouri, Troy Fletcher, Harrisonville, Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; 2 step-granddaughters; 7 step-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; other relatives and a host of friends.

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Russell (Rick) G. Clapper Jr. - June 17, 1934 - January 15, 2021

Departed: 01/15/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Russell (Rick) Garnett Clapper Jr. passed away peacefully with wife Eileen at his side at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. A wonderful

husband, father, granfather great granfather and friend, who was loved by all. Rick was born June 17, 1934 at home in Shelbina, Missouri to Rick and Thelma Clapper. Rick was a navy veteran. After returning from service to Shelbina he worked with his Dad building houses. He then started working in highway construction. He ended his career with Reno Construction Company as a

superintendent. Rick married Eileen Hesse on April 4th 1959, the love of

his life, in Quincy, Illinois. Rick is prededed in death by his brother Bill Clapper, sister Carolyn Troxel

and daughter Jill Beecham and son-in-law Dan Beecham. Rick leaves behind his loving family, wife Eileen of Garden City, daughter Kay Foreman (Joe Epperson) of Archie, Mo. four grand children Jessie Anderson, Matt Ayler, Adam and Joey Foreman. Four great grand children Natalie, Dane, Talon

and Conner and many extended family members and friends.

Rick will be sorely missed.

Cremation and a private family service will be held at a later date.

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Helen M. Kenney - April 04, 1930 - January 05, 2021

Departed: 01/05/2021 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Helen Marie Kenney, Holden, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 1 day.

She was born at Eight Mile near Harrisonville, Missouri on April 4, 1930 to James William and Gladys Marie (Garrett) Lotspeich, the sixth of eight children. She moved with her family to Garden City, Missouri when she was 3 years old. She attended the Garden City Public Schools, graduating in 1948. On June 20, 1948 she married her High School sweetheart, Don Leroy Kenney, at the Garden City Baptist Church. They lived on the farm near Garden City and while there, 6 children were born to them. In April of 1967, they moved to their farm near Holden, Missouri. Helen accepted the Lord into her heart at the age of 8 and was a member of the Garden City Baptist Church. She faithfully served there in many areas and ways of ministry. She served as pianist and organist, there for 60 years. Helen and Don were blessed watching their 3 sons grow up. They were active in many sports and other activities and were excellent students and she enjoyed their accomplishments and their successful lives they have made for themselves and others.

Helen was a homemaker. She enjoyed their rose garden and many other flowers, the vegetable gardens they raised and where she canned and froze the produce. She often shared the flowers and produce and canned goods with others, it made her happy to be able to do that. Helen worked at Holden Manufacturing Co. for 12 years. She later worked at Sherwood Cass R-8 School in Creighton, Missouri for 8 1/2 years, where she enjoyed being the piano accompanist for the Middle and High School Choirs. Helen had a special love for music. She truly enjoyed the gift the Lord gave her and loved playing and sometimes singing music. She played for many weddings and funerals and other occasions. She gave piano and organ lessons for over 40 years. She was the accompanist for and a charter member of the Garden City Community Easter Cantata for 29 years and sang in it later. She accompanied the Holden Brass Band for 3 years. Helen loved her family very much. She enjoyed cooking for them and having them come and visit. They were her pride and joy. She was thankful to the Lord for all her blessings in life.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don on January 31, 2019; her daughter, Dona Diane in 1950; two sons, Michael Don in 1955 and a stillborn son in 1962; two brothers, Jim and Robert "Bob" Lotspeich; five sisters, Juanita Meyer, Ioma McFerrin, Naomi Hawn, June Leslie and Wilma Sisk; three nieces, Barbara Kellam, Judy Phelps and Beverly McFerrin; two nephews, Jerry McFerrin and Steve Leslie.

Helen is survived by her three sons, Doug Kenney (Kristi), Clinton, Missouri, Mark V. Kenney (Mary), Overland Park, Kansas, Russell W. Kenney (Judy), Warrensburg, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; Jeff Kenney (Lara), Josh Kenney (Paige), Jake Kenney (Melana), Jamie Briggs (Colt), Sam Kenney (Emily), Max Kenney (Nicole), Luke Kenney, Michele Hunolt (Doug), Mike Kenney (Tarah), Brad Kenney (Shelby), Andrew Kenney (Carly Thomas), twenty great-grandchildren; a niece, Cindy Longstaff Julian (Mike) and son Nicholas, Roeland Park, Kansas, nephew, Gregg Longstaff; and nephew, Calvin Leslie whom their home was shared through the years; other relatives and a host of friends.

Private family services with interment in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri. Family suggests contributions may be made to the Garden City Cemetery Association % Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, MO 64701

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Robert "Bob" Keith Gregg - February 07, 1939 - November 14, 2020

Departed: 11/14/2020 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Robert “Bob” Keith Gregg, of Creighton, Missouri was born February 7, 1939 in Steamboat, Colorado the son of Harold James and Carol Marie (Marlow) Gregg. He departed this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehab, Clinton, Missouri at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 7 days.

Bob was employed as a truck driver, at the Rock Quarry and enjoyed hauling grain at harvest for the local farmers/friends. He enjoyed going to church and was an active member of the Christ’s Christian Church, Urich, Missouri. Bob was an Air Force Veteran. He loved playing the steel guitar, traveling, going to Sherwood Ball games, mowing yards and spending time with family and friends. Bob enjoyed coaching softball in Creighton and Urich.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Gene Gregg.

Bob is survived by two sisters, Sharon Akins, Bolivar, Missouri, Karen Ayres, Raymore, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Linda Gregg, Joplin, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Christ's Christian Church, 830 NW 1271 Road, Urich, Missouri 64788 with Military Honors to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ's Christian Church Memorial Fund or to the Bob Gregg Memorial Fund and make checks payable to Dickey Funeral Home.

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Elaine Marie Simpson - June 23, 1953 - November 04, 2020

Departed: 11/04/2020 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Elaine Marie Simpson of Garden City, Missouri was born June 23, 1953 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of Edward T.C. and Velma Elaine (Caskey) May. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her home surrounded with family and love at the age of 67 years, 4 months and 12 days.

On November 15, 1986 Elaine was united in marriage to Larry Ray Simpson in Shawnee, Kansas.

Elaine was employed as an administrator for Loan, Company in Overland Park, Kansas. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, being outside on the deck in the warm sunshine, watching football and NASCAR.

Besides her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Carol Shaffer.

Elaine is survived by her husband Larry R. Simpson of the home; a son, Daniel Craig of Goodman, Missouri; two daughters, Jennifer "Jennie" Martinez and her husband Ruben of Lenexa, Kansas and Heather Barnett and her husband Michael of Goodman, Missouri; a brother, Michael May of Kansas City, Kansas; seven grandchildren; two on the way great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

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Evelyn Zook - May 03, 1930 - October 11, 2020

Departed: 10/11/2020 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Ruth Evelyn Zook was born May 3, 1930, near Garden City, MO, the oldest child of C.P. and Florence (Schrock) Yoder. She departed this life on October 11, 2020 at the age of 90. On April 7, 1950 Evelyn married Alvin Zook in one of the first weddings to be held in the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church building. They were married for 65 years before Alvin passed away in April of 2015.

Growing up, Evelyn loved the horses her father trained and used for farming, including Polly, her favorite. She spent many hours in her Grandpa Schrock's orchard picking apples, cherries and a few peaches. As a teenager, Evelyn went to high school in Garden City before attending Hesston Academy, in Hesston, KS, graduating in 1949.

Evelyn and Alvin were the parents of Darrell (Pat) Zook of Philidelphia, MO; Duane (Darla) Zook; Velma (Willard) Yoder; and Delvin (Debbie) Zook all of Garden City, MO. They lived on several different farms in the Sycamore Grove community. Alvin owned Zook's Service Station in Garden City and worked for Sherwood School District as bus maintence, while Evelyn was a homemaker and worked at ABC Health Center from February 1974 to June of 1997. The first few years she worked as a nurses aide, then became the Head of the Laundry Department.

Evelyn accepted Christ as her Savior as a young girl, and was baptised at Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church of rural Garden City. She served in various capacities through the years but one of her favorite church activities was Sewing on Tuesdays with the “Quilting Ladies”. This not only produced many beautiful quilts for the annual fall sale, but also much laughter and fun memories with her fellow quilters.

Evelyn had a love for history and spent many hours reading family genealogies and telling stories of her family and community. Her love of history and storytelling has inspired several of her children and grandchildren to continue learning and preserving family, church and Cass County history. Her memory was very sharp: even until the end of her life being able to tell stories with very specific detail, answering questions of family genealogy or knowing exactly where a box was stored in her house.

Evelyn is survived by her four children and their spouses, 13 grandchildren (plus 8 grandchildren in-law) and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Leroy (Maxine) Yoder of Elkhart, Indiana; Joe (Sharon) Yoder of Garden City, Missouri; her brother-in-law John Zook of Goshen Indiana and sister-in-law Dorothy Zook of Hesston, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alvin Zook and her sister Ruby Ann.

The family would like to thank Ascend Hospice and Crown Care Center for their care and comfort given to Evelyn toward the end of her life.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clearfork Cemetery Association.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

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Kenneth L. Poisal Sr. - March 10, 1944 - October 11, 2020

Departed: 10/11/2020 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth L. Poisal of Creighton, Missouri was born March 10, 1944 in Payette, Idaho the son of John Poisal and Margaret (McVicker) Poisal. He departed this life Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Research Medical Center.

On April 23, 1964, Kenneth was united in marriage to Gladys Bonar in Garden City, Missouri.

Kenneth was a life-long farmer raising pigs and cattle. He was also a truck driver hauling milk for many years and later retired from Material Transport in 2009. He loved to be outside checking his cows but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and now great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Gladys of 56 years of the home; one son, Ken Poisal and companion Cherie Mantzey, Creighton, Missouri; a daughter, Georgia Mandl and husband Rob, Creighton, Missouri; six grandchildren, Stacy Cumpton (Joe), Brian Mandl (Julia), Eric Miller (Ashton), Gary Mandl (Jody), Kaylee Poisal, Dustin Poisal; four great-grandchildren, Emily Cumpton, Jack Cumpton, Olivia Mandl, Easton Miller.

No services are planned at the request of the deceased.

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Robert LeRoy Thompson Sr. - November 01, 1926 - October 10, 2020

Departed: 10/10/2020 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Robert LeRoy Thompson Sr, of Garden City, Missouri was born November 1, 1926 in Tingley, Iowa the son of Lloyd Raymond and Lottie May (Butterfield) Thompson. He departed this life on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Village at Carol Park, Grandview, Missouri at the age of 93 years, 11 months and 9 days.

On March 19, 1951, Robert was united in marriage to Kimiko Sueto in Fukwoka City, Japan.

Robert was an aircraft mechanic and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was also a farmer and loved raising his pigs. Robert was a family man and loved his family very much. He and his wife, Kimiko, was instrumental in the startup of Casco Area Workshop, Harrisonville for people with disabilities to lead a productive life. He had moved near Garden City in 1963.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kimiko Thompson on October 15, 2010 and two brothers, Wayne and Richard Thompson.

Robert is survived by a son, Robert L. Thompson Jr. and wife, Suki, Garden City, Missouri; a daughter, JoAnn M. Thompson, Harrisonville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Robert Thompson III and wife, Annie, Bonney Lake, Washington, Lottie Thompson and companion, Dave Wisniewski, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kimberly Thompson, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Connie Roquet and husband, Jon Lee's Summit, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Zane, Kayla and Mila; a sister, Berva Bennett, State of Oregon; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A private family inurnment will be held at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri at a later date.

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Gloria Mainard Pouzar - February 08, 1932 - September 11, 2020

Departed: 09/11/2020 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Gloria Gladys Mainard Kimball Pouzar

On September 11th, 2020, at the age of 88 years old, Gloria Gladys Pouzar passed away at Beautiful Savior Home, Assisted Living in Belton Mo, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Gloria was born at home in Garden City, Mo on February 8th, 1932 the daughter of Albert Henry Mainard and Opal Elizabet (Hood) Mainard. She started school at Peach Grove, and graduated high school at Garden City High, Garden City Mo.

After high school she married Leslie Kimbrell, and worked for AT&T. They divorced in 1972, with no children. She later married, and divorced, Joseph Frank (Jay) Pouzar. Gloria retired from AT&T, and later worked and retired from Unity Village in Lee's Summit Mo. Gloria had an amazing life. She traveled alot, flew to European countries, planted plants, and had a green thumb, loved traveling in her RV with her sister Doris, and gambling at the casinos..she gave to charity, was a warm loving woman, and loved to eat catfish!

Gloria was preceded in death by brothers Arthur Henry Mainard, Ory Aubrey Mainard, Sidney Dennis Mainard, and sisters Doris Alberta Meads, Dorothy June Burns, Elda Mae (Elton) Crust.

Survivors include many nieces, and nephews, and a huge amount of friends.

Cremation. A Memorial Graveside will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

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Joan Sites - October 04, 1936 - August 25, 2020

Departed: 08/25/2020 (Garden City)

Obituary Preview: Sylvia Joan Sites was born October 4, 1936 near Green Ridge, Missouri left our earthly presence on August 25, 2020 with her daughters by her side.

Joan was born to James A. and Fern R. (Johnson) Kelly and was the oldest of 6 children. She was married to her loving husband, Herman Levie Sites on August 27, 1955 in Alexandria, Virginia. Together they raised 2 daughters, Jodie (Mark) Wilson and Rhonda (Tom) Branstetter. She leaves behind 5 grandchildren, LeAnn, John, Michael, Tyler and Jacob; 7 great-grandchildren, Colton, Clayton, Fallon, Sadie, Enzo, Garrett and Cillian; 25 nieces and nephews and a brother, Jim Kelly.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Sites on January 4, 2018; a grandson, Kelly Wilson and 4 siblings.

Joan was a steadfast member of Creighton United Methodist Church. Through the years she taught Sunday school and was a leader in the United Methodist Women’s Group. Joan was a supporter of all community events and volunteered at Sherwood Elementary School. She took on challenges in every aspect of her life firmly convinced God would be with her as she faced each challenge. Joan served the community as the daily operator of Sites Service Station often employing those who needed a job. She accepted the challenge of being the mother figure to both sides of her family after the passing of her mother and mother-in-law. Joan spent countless hours researching genealogy and community history to pass it on to younger generations.

Family was the heirloom quilt in Joan’s life. Joan was the thread that kept us all tightly bound together.

Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Grant Cemetery near Creighton.

The family received friends Sunday, August 30, 202 at the funeral home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and funeral or memorial services.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to notify friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a sense of closure and help to celebrate the life of the deceased.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, the family of the deceased or a close friend writes the obituary. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary or provide guidance on what information to include.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, education, career, hobbies, and accomplishments. Additionally, it may mention any surviving relatives, funeral or memorial services, and charitable donations in lieu of flowers.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary, but it's generally recommended to keep it concise and focused on the most important details. Aim for around 100-200 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary platforms allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can be a nice way to personalize the obituary and make it more meaningful.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper directly to find out their submission guidelines and deadlines. Some newspapers may have online submission forms, while others may require you to email or fax the obituary.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to publish an obituary, such as Legacy.com or Tributes.com. These websites often provide templates and guidance to help you create an obituary.

Is there a cost to publish an obituary?

The cost to publish an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some newspapers may charge by the word or line, while others may offer package deals. Online platforms may offer free or paid options.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The publication timeline varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some may publish obituaries immediately, while others may have a delay of several days or weeks.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, changes cannot be made to an obituary once it's been published in print. However, online platforms may allow you to make updates or corrections.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only the name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a longer notice that provides more biographical information and details about the person's life.

Do I need to include all of my loved one's accomplishments in the obituary?

No, you don't need to include every single accomplishment or detail about your loved one's life. Focus on the most important and meaningful aspects that will give readers a sense of who they were.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries can be a great way to share funny stories or personal memories that capture the personality and spirit of your loved one.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If your loved one had a sensitive medical condition or struggled with addiction, for example, it's generally best to avoid mentioning these details in the obituary. Instead, focus on celebrating their life and accomplishments.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Yes! Quotes or poems can be a beautiful way to add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose something that resonates with your loved one's personality or values.

How do I notify people about my loved one's passing if we don't live in the same area?

In addition to publishing an obituary in local newspapers or online platforms, consider reaching out to friends and family directly through phone calls, emails, or social media messages.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

DON'T worry! Many funeral homes or mortuaries offer assistance with writing obituaries. You can also ask a friend or family member for help.

Can I write an obituary in advance?

Yes! Some people choose to write their own obituaries in advance as a way to reflect on their life and legacy. This can also be helpful for families who want to ensure that their loved one's wishes are respected.

How do I preserve my loved one's memory after they're gone?

In addition to publishing an obituary, consider creating a memorial website, planting a tree or garden in their honor, or making charitable donations in their name.

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DON'T hesitate to reach out for support! Many organizations offer grief counseling services, support groups, and resources for those coping with loss.

Can I republish an old obituary from years ago?

In some cases, yes! If you want to republish an old obituary from years ago, contact the original newspaper or online platform where it was published to see if they have archives available.

Are there any specific guidelines for writing an obituary for someone who was young?

Yes! When writing an obituary for someone who died at a young age, it's especially important to focus on celebrating their life and accomplishments, rather than dwelling on their untimely passing.

Can I include information about my loved one's pets in the obituary?

Absolutely! Many people consider their pets part of the family, so it's perfectly fine to mention them in the obituary if they played an important role in your loved one's life.

What if I need help finding resources for planning a funeral or memorial service?

Contact your local funeral home or mortuary for guidance on planning a funeral or memorial service. They can provide valuable resources and support during this difficult time.