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Located in the heart of Grant City, Missouri, Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home has been a pillar of the community for many years, providing compassionate and professional funeral services to families in their time of need. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, this funeral home has earned a reputation for being one of the most trusted and respected in the area.

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The story of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home began many years ago, when a group of dedicated individuals came together with a shared vision of providing exceptional funeral services to the people of Grant City. Over the years, the funeral home has undergone changes and expansions, but its core values have remained the same – to provide comfort, support, and guidance to families during their darkest hours.

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Mary Madonna Roach - March 31, 1927 - April 20, 2024

Departed: 04/20/2024 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Mary Madonna Roach, 97 of Grant City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Mary was born in Hillsdale, Oklahoma to Donaldson Bly and Carrie Annie (Maylan) Jones on March 31, 1927 and welcomed by her older brother, Gerald (Red) Jones.

They moved to Irena, Missouri in her early years where she attended the Victory School near Honey Grove and later moved to Grant City when she was in the 8th grade. She graduated from Grant City High School in 1945.

Mary was united in marriage to Garland Ray Roach on November 14, 1945 and they celebrated 73 years together. They spent 37 years on their farm in the Nation around Allendale, MO and moved to Grant City in 1982 where they became active in the community.

Mary, along with her husband, Garland was very active for years in the Allendale Baptist Church where she enjoyed helping out with Vacation Bible School. Mary was also active in the Lotts Grove Ladies Club and the Women’s Missionary Union. They were both active in the VFW and they enjoyed traveling together and going to Garlands’ Navy Reunions and visiting friends they had made over the years. They also enjoyed going to coffee and catching up with friends.

Mary and Garland were blessed with two sons, Alan Ray Roach and Daniel Lee Roach. She was a dedicated wife and wonderful Mother and worked hard to make a home for her family. She was a very caring, compassionate woman and instilled a strong work ethic in her sons and loved caring for her family, those around her and others in need.

She is survived by her son Alan and wife Donna of Shawnee, Kansas and her son Daniel and wife Debbie of Grant City, MO; her grandchildren, Justin Roach (Janette), Darcie Searles (Jason), Jonathan Roach (Amber), Nicholas Roach (Keeley) and Kristin Roach and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Garland, parents Donaldson and Carrie Jones and her brother Gerald Jones.

Funeral visitation will be at 10 am Wednesday, April 24th followed by the service at 11 am at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City, MO. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Allendale, MO.

Memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.

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Austin "Catfish" Whipple - October 04, 1945 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (Grant City)

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Austin Whipple, known as catfish to family and friends was was born October 4, 1945 to Vada  (Cook) and Albert Dean Whipple. He passed away on April 13, 2024 at the age of 78.

Austin attended school in Bedford.  He got the nickname Catfish after catching a 25 pound fish at Lake of Three Fires in Bedford. He worked for the Sanitation Department in Bedford.  He later worked for a gas station in Sheridan. He enjoyed many outdoor activities but hunting and fishing was his favorite.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Floyd Nelson and brother-in-law John Shimer.

Surviving are sister Lulu Shimer and many nephews, nieces and friends.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Burial will follow in the Gus Cemetery in Gus, Iowa.

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David Leroy Hunt - March 26, 1947 - March 22, 2024

Departed: 03/22/2024 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Community, Family, Faith, and John Deere

David Leroy Hunt was born to Jeramiah and Virginia (Foland) Hunt on March 26th 1947.  He was born in Maryville, MO but grew up, farmed, and lived all of his life in Grant City, MO.  He went to elementary school in Grant City and graduated from Grant City High School in 1965. He married Mary Kay Owens June 1st 1968 at the Grant City Methodist Church. They raised their two sons Craig and Eric on a farm just a few miles down the road from where David grew up.

Farming with his brother Paul with John Deere tractors was not just a vocation, it was something he loved to do and part of who he was.  When there was spare time he enjoyed tractor pulling, reading, and watching his granddaughters Rikky, Haley and Braidy in all of their activities. He also enjoyed watching Paw Patrol with Morgan and taking her to chore with him. He had gotten to meet and spend time with his new great grandson Weston and was looking forward to meeting the next great grand.

He was very involved in community and charity work just a few of which included the Worth County ambulance board where he served as an ambulance driver, an EMT and on the board, 911 board, one of the founding members of the Grant City Lions Club, Extension council, Grant City Cemetery Board, Mt. Vernon Cemetery Caretaker, and he was a member of the United Methodist Church where he served in several leadership positions.

David Hunt was a man that put his faith first, then family, friends, neighbors and his community, all ahead of himself. I can remember years ago I was renting pasture east of David and Mary Kay’s home place and the fence between us on my landlords side wasn’t anything special. I would have a cow get out on David and I would drive over to tell him. He would say “don’t worry about her, she’ll go home when she gets ready or we will get her someday when it’s handy.” The next thing you know he was calling and say “I got the cow in and already, had my trailer on so I took her back and put her in your pasture.’

David was the guy who, when the cemetery needed bladed out, instead of calling the city or asking someone else to do it, he just crawled in one of his John Deere tractors and drove to town and did it himself.

David was the guy that would bring every tractor he had to town to help get ready for and put on a tractor pull, spending 3 days doing it for the community to enjoy as he himself did too. David would come to my place in the spring to pick up seed corn, he would never take it all at once. He would say “just give me enough for today and we’ll see what tomorrow brings” or he might say “not going to plant much today, we gotta quit early to go to Rikky, Haley or Braidy’s ball game. I remember the last thing David would always say before leaving was “Okay, we’ll see ya.”

David Hunt was the guy that would stop planting his corn to help you plant yours. He truly did live out: Mark 12:30-31 – New King James Version 30: And you shall love the Lord with all your heart, with all your soul, with your mind, and with all your strength’ This is the first commandment. 31: and the second, like it, is this: “you shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”

David is survived by his wife Mary Kay of the home, sons Craig (Sheila) Hunt and Eric Hunt all of Grant City, granddaughters Rikky (Clayton) Wilmes of Conception, MO, Haley (Levi) Boulting, Braidy Hunt, and Morgan Hunt all of Grant City, MO, and great-grandson Weston Wilmes. Sister-in-law Pam Hunt of Grant City, MO and sister-in-law Norma (Larry) Cousin of Coffeyville, TX and several nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended families.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Grant City Cemetery.

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Jan Marie Wright - August 26, 1980 - March 21, 2024

Departed: 03/21/2024 (Grant City)

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Jan Marie Wright, 43, of Merriam, Kansas sadly left us on March 21, 2024.  She left with many family members by her side.

Jan was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 26, 1980 and spent her younger years in Albany, Grant City, Saint Joseph and Stanberry Missouri.  She had Type 1 Diabetes from age 4. When her eyesight began failing in her early twenties she moved to Lenexa, KS. to be with her stepmom Chris and began treatments to slow the progression of her eye disease.  She attended the Kansas School of the Blind in Topeka.  Over time, she was able to live an independent life, even obtaining a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Ottawa University.  She fell in love and had her precious son, Alex.

She enjoyed family time and vacations.  She loved animals and was a caring person.  She loved her nieces and nephews more than anything.   Although things did not always go as planned or hoped for, she stayed the course as only a strong woman could.  She began a life with Jeff Plunkett 7 years ago and they were both very good for each other.

The old adage “only the good die young”. fits Jan perfectly.

Jan is preceded in death by her parents Patrick Lear and Linda Waugh and her beloved grandmother Gwen McGrew.

She is survived by her son Alex, her partner of 7 years, Jeff Plunkett, brothers Randy and Brian (Autumn) Lear, sisters Deanna Amend and Kendra (Stephen) Salter, stepfather Gene Waugh, stepmother Chris (Bob) Blickhan and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home.  200 S Front Street in Grant City, Missouri  64456 on Tuesday, March 26,2024.  Visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 and Service at 11:00 followed by graveside service at Fletchall Cemetery.

A celebration of life for Jan is scheduled at The Ranch at Prairie Trace.  13601 Foster St Overland Park, Kansas  66223 on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 1–5.

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Velma Walters - June 18, 1941 - February 18, 2024

Departed: 02/18/2024 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Velma Elaine Walters was born June 18, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa to Anna Elizabeth (Lytle) and William Nathan Kesterson.  She graduated from Onawa High School in Onawa, Iowa.

She was united in marriage to Keith Walters on October 8, 1961 in Onawa, Iowa.   She love playing cards, fishing, watching football and golf.  Velma was a member of the Tent Chapel Church of Christ of Blockton.

She passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 surrounded by her family at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Keith in 2021; son Chuck “Buck” in 2018; sister Marilyn; brothers-in-law, John, Wayne and Dale Walters; sisters-in-law, Jeane Walters, June Bryon and Maxine Hamblen.

Velma is survived by her sons: William (Camilla) Walters of Mount Ayr, Iowa, David (Tana) Walters of Grant City, Missouri, daughter-in-law Donna Walters of Raymore, Missouri; 5 grandchildren: Hunter Walters, Wayne (Monica) Walters, Ben (Breann) Walters, Jordan Walters and Bobby Lynch; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Jeanne Walters.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Blockton Community Building in Blockton, Iowa. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa.  Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City is handling arrangements.

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Mary Canon - January 03, 1924 - February 13, 2024

Departed: 02/13/2024 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Mary Elizabeth Canon was born January 3, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Wesley and Hazel (Ogden) McClure. Mary wanted to make it to her 100th birthday for a celebration and did just that. She passed away February 13, 2024.

Mary graduated from Morgantown High School in 1942.  She worked at a dime store for a short time after graduation. She met her husband when he was stationed near Morgantown in the Coast Guard and fell in love with him within 6 months. She traveled across the country all by herself to San Diego, California to be where Lloyd was. While there she worked in an aircraft factory.  She was united in marriage to Lloyd Canon on May 7, 1944. They stayed in San Diego until Lloyd got out of the service. In 1946 they moved to St. Joseph, Missouri and later settled on farm near Parnell, Missouri where Mary was a housewife and raised their family.

Mary and Lloyd welcomed three children to the family, Russell, Virginia and Wayne.  Lloyd preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; 1 granddaughter and 6 siblings.

Surviving are children Russell (Sharon) Canon, Virginia (Mike) Mitchell and Wayne (Margie ) Canon, 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and  1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February  17, 2024 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri with visitation from   11:00 a.m. to service time. Burial will be in Grant City Cemetery.

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Nancy Baker - January 22, 1954 - January 29, 2024

Departed: 01/29/2024 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Nancy Ann Baker was born January 22, 1954 in Leon, IA to Roscoe and Emma Lane.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2024 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Mo.

Nancy graduated from North Harrison High School in 1972 and later Northwest Missouri State University in 1976.  She then became a registered nurse after graduating from Methodist Medical Center in St. Joseph in 1978.

After meeting Jackie (Jack) Baker at the skating rink in Grant City, MO, they were united in marriage on July 3, 1976.  They had four children and nine grandchildren to their union: Matthew (Jackie) Baker and children Josie and Lily; Ryan (Katie) Baker and children Emma, Hayden, Clara and Jackson; Jacklyn (Dave) Bishop and children Harrison, Hazel, and Hendrex, and Aaron (Leah) Baker.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother-in-law Ray & Freda Baker, sister Susan Patton, and sisters-in-law Joyce Brown and Dianne Lane.  She is survived by her husband of the home, her children, her siblings and their spouses Margaret (Ed) Trullinger, Mick (Becky) Lane, Dan (Diana) Lane, John Patton and Allan (Ellen) Lane and Jack’s siblings Judy (Roy) Claypool, Richard Brown, Janet (Donald) Brown, Jeanne (Russel McPike) Cavin, Julie (Dennis) Cavin, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nancy is remembered for the countless lives she touched through her work as an RN at Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr, Gentry County Memorial Hospital in Albany, Pineview Manor in Stanberry, and the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City.  After retiring as a nurse, she and Jack enjoyed serving as house parents at Ringgold County Group Home.  She worked in many aspects of nursing, frequently running into people and stating “I helped deliver your mother” and “I took care of your grandpa”.

Nancy was a Christian and she and Jack raised their children with that faith. She never met a stranger and was an extended mother and grandmother to many.  She could be caught on her phone spending part of each day texting and talking to friends and family. She enjoyed family reunions and get-togethers with past classmates and friends. She relished her trips with Jack to Branson and riding “Fire in the Hole” and attending her grandkids' many activities.  She was also a football fan and loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Mo with visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friday, February 2. Burial will be at the Grant City Cemetery in Grant City, Mo.

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Ronald Everett Randle - August 08, 1964 - January 07, 2024

Departed: 01/07/2024 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Ronald Everett Randle - UPDATE: DUE TO WEATHER SERVICES  FOR RON WILL BE HELD  TO 2:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 AT PRUGH-DUNFEE FUNERAL HOME.

Ronald Everett Randle was born August 8, 1964 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa to Omer and Margaret Randle. He passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 59.

Ron worked as a truck driver. He loved riding horses and working cattle. Ron lived in the Sheridan, Missouri area all of his life, still living in the family home. He married Tammy Hamblen Chitty on March 10, 2004 in Bedford, Iowa.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Randle and sister; Lori Jean Randle; sister-in-law Claudia Randle and brother-in-law Bob Davis.

He is survived by wife Tammy, step children; Corey (Heidi) Kerwin, Andrew Kerwin and Thomas Kerwin; step-grandchildren; Rayleigh and Gunnor Smith, Cobain, Carddor, Opal and Rose Kerwin; brothers Rod Randle of Samish, Washington, Pete Randle of Tennesse, Randy Randle of Sheridan, Missouri, sisters; Dora (Bob) Hall of Georgia, Virginia Sue Davis of Hopkins, Missouri, Joan (Larry) Osmon of Albany, Missouri, Connie (Robert) Wonderly of Sheridan, Missouri, Joyce (Ray) Peterman of Georgia and sister-in-law Joy Randle of Storm Lake, Iowa, aunts, uncles  and  many friends.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday January 12,  2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Luteston Cemetery, Sheridan,Missouri The family request everyone dress casual & warm clothing.

UPDATE: DUE TO WEATHER  SERVICES FOR RON WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. , WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17,2024  AT PRUGH-DUNFEE FUNERAL HOME.

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Lynn King - October 19, 1940 - December 14, 2023

Departed: 12/14/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Lynn Ellen King was born October 19, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to Carl and Hazel Vanarsdall. She lived in Winona and Eminence, Missouri until 1952. She then went to live in The Missouri Baptist Children‘s Home. In August of 1957 she went to live with Curt and Vera Seat in the Allendale, Missouri area.

In early 1958 Lynn met her husband to be Charles at the Grant City Skating Rink. They were engaged in November of 1958. Lynn and Charles were married on August 2, 1959. To this union three daughters were born; Charlene, Elaine and Kerra. They would welcome into their home and raise as a son Carl “Clancy” Brown.

Lynn was a member of the Blockton Baptist Church in Blockton, Iowa until it closed. She then attended the Blockton Christian Church until the time of her passing.

She was a member of the Red Hats and Pinochle Club, Koinonia Club. She enjoyed reading, painting, word search puzzles, scrabble, making banana bread and card games. In her younger years she loved to garden and made all kinds of breads, jams and different goodies she shared with friends and family. She had a love for all animals but horses were her favorite.

Preceding Lynn in death were her husband Charles in 2010;  parents: Carl and Hazel, sister, Alva Siffler and husband Eddie,  sister, Willetta Roach  and husband Vern , foster parents, Curt and Vera Seat, foster sister  Judy Caldwell and  husband Ronnie , son-in-law Gerry Ballantyne; sister-in-law Jeanette Beekman and mother and father-in-law Arthur and Lavelle King.

She is survived by her three daughters: Charlene Ballantyne, Elaine King, Kerra Drake (Greg Wehrkamp), son, Clancy (Carmin) Brown, 7 grandchildren,  7 great-grandchildren, brother Jack (Laura) Vanarsdall, sisters; Shannon (Chuck) Wagner; and foster brother David (Mary) Seat, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Blockton Christian Church in Blockton, Iowa. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Blockton Christian Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa.

Arrangements are under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri.

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Larry "Fuzz" Glenn Baker - June 16, 1950 - December 08, 2023

Departed: 12/08/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Larry “Fuzz” Glenn Baker was born June 16, 1950 in Allendale, Missouri to Loren and Edna Baker. He was the second born of ten kids. He departed this life of December 8, 2023 at the age of 73.

Larry was married to Janice Moad. They had three daughters, Janice Maxine, Kathy Jo and Bonnie Lynn. She passed away 2022.

Larry was later married to Cindy Thurman. They had one son and two daughters, Loren Glenn, Angela Dawn and Krystal Gayle. She passed away in 2020.

Larry then married Mary Lang. They had one daughter, Jennifer Elaine.

Larry later married Rose Chumbley in August 1997. She survives of the home in Grant City. You would find his great-granddaughter Emberlynn , or as Papa called her ”Irene”, by his side along with his dog Tippy. They together loved to watch “Tiny the red dog” outside. He was so excited for the arrival of his two great-grandchildren coming in the New Year.

Also surviving are children, Janice (Joe) Baker of Lamoni, Iowa, Kathy Chumbley of Lamoni, Ia, Bonnie (Matt) Ellis of Florida, Loren (Elizabeth) Baker of Grant City, MO, Jennifer (John) Paulston of Palm Coast, Florida, Angela (Justin) Schwebach of Redding, Iowa, Krystal (Lowell) Hoff of Indianola, Iowa; 3 step-children, Raelette Derks of Stanberry, Missouri, Jonathon Chumbley and Jeremy Huntsman both of Grant City, Missouri, 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters and many friends.

Preceding him into heaven were his parents Loren and Edna, brother, Sam, grandson J.T. Chumbey and great-granddaughter Paisley Dawn Morgan.

Larry was baptized on January 13, 2019 and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Grant City. He will be missed by all who knew him, he was one of the biggest jokesters you would have ever met. He loved everyone and was such a kind hearted man.  One of his favorite sayings was “I’m a Baker”.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to service time. Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery in Allendale, Missouri.

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Roy Lewis James - October 26, 1949 - December 02, 2023

Departed: 12/02/2023 (Grant City)

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Roy Lewis James was born October 26, 1949 to Bervin and Dorthe (Canaday) James. He passed away on December 2, 2023 at University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa at the age of 74.

Roy graduated from Grant City High School in 1967. He served in the United States Army. Roy retired from the Union Pacific Railroad as a Manager of Signal Construction.

On August 17, 2001 Roy was united in marriage to Donnetta Beavers. She survives of the home. Roy was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Rita Olney and Pat Rose.

He is also survived by children Tony (Hollie) James, Jessica (Matt) Flatt, Tabrey (Keith) Kimbrough and Kera (Dino) Galanakis; grandchildren Kennedy Galanakis, John Galanakis, Kendall Kimbrough, Kyler Kimbrough, Arenna Galanakis, Sam Flatt and Leo James; brother, Randy (Joni) James, sister Betty James and brother-in-law Duane Olney.

Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Military Rites will follow service. Family and friends will gather at the clubhouse following the service.

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O. Alton (Tony) Kidney - October 02, 1925 - November 10, 2023

Departed: 11/10/2023 (Grant City)

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O. Alton (Tony) Kidney was born October 2, 1925 in Allendale, Missouri to LeRoy and Carrie Vesta (Maudlin) Kidney. He passed away on November 10, 2023 at the age of 98.

Tony attended school in Grant City, Missouri. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as Fireman First Class.

On February 11, 1949 he was united in marriage to Lila Vee Robertson. They lived in Grant City, Missouri for several years before moving to Bethany, Missouri. They spent several winters in Texas, Arizona and Florida. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed water skiing, and playing piano. Tony liked flea markets and collecting, buying, and selling many different kinds of antiques and things he found on his many different adventures. He loved to tell stories of the places they visited and people met along the way. Tony was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years and a member of Scottish Rite of St. Joseph.

Tony was preceded in death by his wife Lila in 2020, infant daughter Karel Karlene Kidney, and parents LeRoy and Carrie. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Karla and Bruce Frey of Clinton, Connecticut.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2023 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri followed by burial in Grant City Cemetery.

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Tammy Lourine Roberts - April 17, 1961 - November 02, 2023

Departed: 11/02/2023 (Grant City)

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Tammy Lourine Roberts was born April 17, 1961 in Maryville, Missouri to Larry and Evelyn (Steinman) Hansen. She passed away at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri on November 2, 2023 at the age of 62.

Tammy graduated from Grant City High School in 1979. She married her high school sweetheart Donald Roberts on May 15, 1979 in Tarkio, Missouri. Together they started and operated their own business DBA Salvage Merchandise in St. Joseph, Missouri. Tammy and Donald loved spending time together, working side by side. They enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Tammy was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn, brother, Larry Hansen Jr. and sister-in-law Paula Hansen.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Donald of the home in St. Joseph, Missouri, father Larry Hansen Sr. of Sheridan, Missouri, brother John and wife Amy Hansen and sister Ronda and husband Marty Green, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2023 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Parnell, Missouri.

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Bobbie J. Rinehart - January 03, 1930 - September 27, 2023

Departed: 09/27/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Bobbie Junior Rinehart was born January 3, 1930 to Orval (Bob) Rinehart and Mildred (Wilson) Rinehart at the family farm in Hatfield, Missouri. He passed away peacefully at the Worth County Convalescent Center on September 27, 2023. He was the second of four children (Kathryn, Bobbie, Ronnie and Dennis). Bobbie attended elementary school at a country school located a few miles northwest of the family farm, and according to his version of the story, he was so smart that he skipped second grade. He attended high school and played basketball for the Hatfield Mo School District and graduated in 1947.

After graduation Bobbie continued to devote himself to the family farm. In 1951, he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He graduated as an army auto mechanic with the 5th armored division at Camp Chaffee, AR. He then went to base camp at Fort Hood in Texas, and was then shipped out to Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1953 with the title of Corporal, and returned to his family’s farm with a tendency to always wear his hat sitting slightly sideways. He met his wife AnnaBelle Black in 1954 at the Grant City skating rink and they were married on December 31, 1954. They began to build their life together on the “old place” (as it had originally been his grandparents, Ira and Pearl Rinehart’s), where Gary Lynn and Sherri Lea were born. In 1960, Bobbie built their current home and moved his family there, which is where Kathy Ann, Melinda Sue and Bobbi Jo were born and raised. Bobbie and Annabelle continued to raise their five children with much family love and lots of humor.

Bobbie was connected to the land and it served as a compass for his life and his family. He was not afraid of hard work from sunrise to sunset. In the beginning he raised hogs and milk cows. Over the years, the family farm continued with cattle, corn, soybeans, and sometimes wheat, as well as a plentiful garden. Homemade and homegrown was how he was raised and was a tradition he continued. He loved walking the fields of the farm, hunting arrowheads and mushrooms, slicing open a watermelon and watching the seasons change as the crops matured. He enjoyed bringing in the fall harvest and watching the baby calves be born. He loved sharing the farm with his family; some were lucky enough to test the electric fence, drive very near the edge of the riverbank, and slide on the solidly frozen ponds. He was interested in the history of the land, and worked to be a good shepherd of its future, never hunting and always tending to his crops like they were family.

Bobbie was clever, witty, intelligent, funny, frugal and loved to visit with others. These traits led him to volunteer at the Allendale Rodeo, Lotts Grove Cemetery and to support the watershed commission projects. He enjoyed going fishing, making homemade kites for all the kids to fly, playing pitch, and making homemade ice cream. He was known for his sweet tooth, and no one was ever surprised when his dessert plate was as full as his main plate. He was always willing to help his friends and neighbors, and was known to have pulled out many stuck tractors, trucks and buses. Bobbie was a role model of thrift and how to find happiness in everyday things. He was happiest when his family came and spent time with him and AnnaBelle on the farm. Their welcoming demeanor, his humor, and her desserts and sweet tea kept family, friends and neighbors walking through the door frequently for a visit.

Bobbie was preceded in death by his wife AnnaBelle in 2019; his parents, Orval and Mildred Rinehart; his sister Kathryn Adams; brother Dennis Rinehart; sister-in-law Betty Myers; brother-in-law Charles Black and brother-in-law Dale Owens. He is survived by his brother Ronnie (Lena) Rinehart of Mission, TX; sister-in-law Mary Owens of Leon, IA and sister-in-law Jeane Seipp (Ron) of Apple Valley, MN. He is also survived by his five children: Gary Rinehart of Hatfield, MO; Sherri Adams (Rod) of Lamoni, IA; Kathy Armijo (Michael) of Albuquerque, NM; Melinda Bollinger (Scott) of Smithville, MO and Bobbi Gladstone (Daniel) of Worth, MO. Bobbie had 14 grandchildren – (oldest to youngest)- Jennifer Adams-Potter (Garry), Kara Craig (Bryan), Jason Rinehart (Ashley), Cassandra Adams-Beal (Stephen), Blaque Armijo, Jacob Bollinger (Madison), Brook Armijo (Walker), Nicholas Bollinger, Jonathon Armijo, Anna Gladstone, Aydan Gladstone, Curtis Bollinger, Wilson Bollinger, and Renae Gladstone. Bobbie also had 10 great-grandchildren – (oldest to youngest) Alyssa Noe (Garrett), Ethan Potter, Chase Potter (Sadie), Caleb Parman, Logan Craig, Alex Rinehart, Reese Potter, Andrew Craig, Nora Potter and Quincy Beal, and one great-great grandchild, Tucker Noe.

Memorial Services with military rites will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to service time. Burial will be at a later date at Lotts Grove Cemetery.

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Dorothy Saville - March 11, 1930 - September 25, 2023

Departed: 09/25/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Mae Jeanes Saville was born March 11, 1930 to James Lloyd and Alta Mae (Kobbe) Jeanes in Ringgold County Iowa.  She was welcomed by older brother Bobby and later joined by sister Patricia and brother Charlie.

Dorothy attended rural school at Lotts Creek # 4 during her early grades and went to Redding High School, graduating in 1948.  She then attended Iowa Teacher College, now called the University of Northern Iowa, and became qualified to teach school.  She taught rural school at Poe # 9 during the 1948-49 school year.

Dorothy married George Lewis Saville on August 6, 1949 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua, Iowa.  To this union were born six children, Sally, Dennis, Martha, Neil, Tim and Linda.  They also have 14 grandchildren and14 great-grandchildren.

Dorothy and George farmed near Redding, IA, for a few years before George began teaching.  Much of Dorothy’s early married years were spent raising her 6 children and managing their home. Dorothy also worked as a teacher’s aide and kindergarten teacher in Diagonal Schools.  She taught Head Start for a year in Mt Ayr, worked at Schlapia Inc. in Diagonal and also at the business office at Ringgold County Hospital for 13 years. Dorothy was a loving mother and wife who supported her children in many endeavors of sports, 4-H, college, and even learned to snow ski later in life to spend more time with her children. Dorothy and George enjoyed retirement years wintering at Bentsen Palms RV Park in Texas enjoying time with both new and old friends. Dorothy always raised a good garden and taught her children and grandchildren to enjoy time outside. She also brought her family together with many home-cooked and delicious meals. Her dinner rolls were well-known and admired at the Senior Center, and her husband, George, felt that she was the best pie maker in the county!

Dorothy died on September 25, 2023 at Mount Ayr Health Care in Mount Ayr, Iowa.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, her brother Bobby and wife Fern, brother-in-law Bill Hunt, sister-in-law Eva Knapp and great granddaughter Alyssa Kuonen.

Her 6 children survive Dorothy: Sally (Jim) Stephens of Lakewood, CO; Dennis (Timi) Saville of Cheyenne, WY; Martha (Mike) Swanson of Council Bluffs, IA; Neil Saville of Laramie, WY; Tim (Lesa) Saville of Delphos, IA; and Linda (Gary) Hosfield of Redding, IA;  14 grandchildren: Ryan, Scott, and Kevin Stephens, David and Bethany Swanson, Amy Rhoad and Bonnie Gray, Joe, Hannah, and Ben Saville, Garrett Reynolds and Ashley Kuonen, and Jennifer Cornell and Thomas Hosfield and 14 great-grandchildren; her sister Patricia Hunt, brother Charles (Vickie) Jeanes, sister-in-law Pearl (Jim) James; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Ruth Emojean Henry - April 13, 1928 - September 13, 2023

Departed: 09/13/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Ruth Emojean Stevenson was born April 13, 1928 in Grant City, Missouri to Fred Glen and Oneta Fern Merkling Stevenson.

Ruth attended Echo Dell and Prairie Star country schools. She attended 3 ½ years at Sheridan Missouri High School before graduating from Houston, Missouri High School in 1946.

Ruth was baptized at the Bethel Methodist Church in 1941. She later became a member of the Assembly of God Church in Grant City, Missouri. She also loved church family at Gentry Christian Church and Area Bible Fellowship Church in Clearfield, Iowa.

On May 17, 1946 Ruth was united in marriage at the family home in Houston, Missouri to Volley Allen Henry of Parnell, Missouri. To this union five children were born, Linda Jean, David Allen, Elenor Joanne, Glenda Fern and Pamela Ruth.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Volley, son David, parents, Fred and Oneta, step-fathers, Don Overman and Willis King and brother, John Overman.

She is survived by daughters: Linda (Tim) Beemer, Joanne (Loren) Pierce, Glenda Hurst and Pam Nickell, sister, Amy (Vernon) Cole and family, 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She loved and was loved by her other family at Bedford Specialty Care. While there, Ruth enjoyed all the activities but especially enjoyed the bingo and crafts.

Graveside Service and Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa. Services are under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri.  Memorials may be made to Friends of Family in Blockton, Iowa.

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Woodson Dale Maudlin - July 08, 1939 - September 12, 2023

Departed: 09/12/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Woodson Dale Maudlin, age 84, passed away September 12, 2023, in St. Joseph, MO.

Dale was born on July 8, 1939, in Grant City, Missouri. He was the youngest son of Woodson F. and Ada Fletchall Maudlin. He graduated from Grant City High School in 1956, and married his high school sweetheart, Laveta King, on February 1, 1958. They were married for 64 years.

Dale worked at First National Bank in St. Joseph, MO for many years. He worked his way up from the mail room to being the bank’s president while going to night school earning a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from MWSU, an MBA from NWMSU and completing the graduate school of banking program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After leaving First National, he went on to serve as the director of the Small Business Development Center at NWMSU in Maryville, MO. He later served as a Vice President at Ameribanc and then was president of Heritage Bank in St. Joseph. After that, he was president of First Security Bank in Union Star and Trimble, MO, until his retirement in 2015.

Dale was an officer in the Missouri Air National Guard, a past president of the MWSU Board of Regents, a past president of the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, a past General Campaign Chairman for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph, and a member of Eastside Rotary Club, among many other community service activities. And while doing all this he also helped his daughters with homework, helped coach softball, and rarely missed a basketball game, volleyball game, track meet or school function.

Dale was a member of Prairie Hills Church of Christ in St. Joseph. He was a faithful Christian and cared deeply for his church family. Dale loved to hunt and fish and was a serious sports fan, especially the KC Royals and KC Chiefs. He was an excellent storyteller and always kept his grandchildren entertained with stories of his childhood misbehavior.

Dale was predeceased by his wife, Laveta, his parents Woodson and Ada Maudlin, 2 infant sisters Lavina and Lavon Maudlin, a sister Carmetta Jackson, 2 brothers-in-law, Marvin I. King and Marvin L. King, and 2 sisters-in-law, Corena King and Marianna Maudlin.

Dale is survived by two daughters Dallas (Craig) Forrest of Columbia MO and Rebecca (Ryan) Yarbrough of St. Joseph MO; a brother Frank Maudlin of Cameron MO, a sister-in-law Elda Jones of Liberty MO and brother-in-law Dwane (Bonnie) King of St. Joseph MO; grandchildren Kristin (Brian) Brailey of Temple Terrace, FL, Robin Forrest, Jonathan Forrest and Mary Forrest all of Columbia MO and Rhys Yarbrough of Warrensburg, MO; several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins and many dear friends. We will miss him terribly and always remember his generosity and humor.

Dale’s family is very grateful for the wonderful care he received in his final year of life from the staff at Living Community Assisted Living, AseraCare Hospice and his overnight caregivers.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City.  Burial will be in the Grant City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grant City Cemetery of Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at PO Box 24041-4041, New York, NY 10087.

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Virginia Lee Robison - October 24, 1936 - August 31, 2023

Departed: 08/31/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Virginia Lee Robison

Virginia Lee (Auten) (Morrow) Robison, 86 of Grant City, Missouri passed from this life on August 31, 2023 at her home. She was born October 24, 1936 at Parnell, Missouri. Her parents were Pete and Florence (New) Auten.

In 1955, Virginia was united in marriage to Chadrick Dwain Morrow in Worth County, Missouri. They divorced in 1964.  She married Don Robison in 1966 and they later divorced in 1977.

Virginia was preceded in death by her very Dear Friend William (Bill) Fleetwood of Blockton, Iowa, her parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister and 1 granddaugher.

She is survived by her children: Chadrick (Rick) D. Morrow II, Renea G. Smyser, Edward (Ed) L. Morrow, Almeda M. Owens, Carla L Welch, 12 grandkids, 21 great-grandkids, 3 great-great-grandkids, sister Vivian Colman and brother Leslie Auten.

Graveside Memorial Services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Parnell, Missouri.  Arrangements are under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri.

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Wilbur T. Osborne - December 24, 1916 - August 20, 2023

Departed: 08/20/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Wilbur T. Osborne, son of Howard M. Osborne and Grace (Wilson) Osborne was born on December 24, 1916 at 11:30 P.M. in the home of his Grandfather, Jarome M. Osborne., M.D. in Denver, MO. He passed away on August 20. 2023 in Grant City MO at the age of 106.

He grew up in the Allendale, MO area attending school there for twelve years.  He graduated from Grant City High School. He later graduated from Northwest Missouri State University.

In August 1941 Wilbur joined the United States Naval Reserve. While awaiting the call to active duty he taught at Worth High School.

He was called to active duty in August 1942 and attended Midshipman School at Notre Dame in South Bend, IN and Northwest University in Evanston, IL. He was commissioned Ensign December 1942.

His first naval duty was at Portland, ME where he served as a costal minesweeper. He commanded the USS YP 210 A Costal Craft at Portland, ME. He later commanded the USS LCI (L) 402, a training ship in the Chesapeake Bay. He later commanded the USS LCI (G) 810 in main assault on Okinawa on April 1, 1945, and assault on two smaller Islands.

In June 1946 Will was released from Active Reserve. In the fall of 1946 he enrolled in School of Law in Columbia, MO, receiving his degree in 1949. While in law school he took two cruises in the Naval Reserve during the summer months.

In April 1950 Will married Madeline Jarboe. To this union two children were born, Thomas and Cynthia. The family resided in Kansas City, MO, Chicago, IL and Fort Wayne, IN.

Will retired from Farmers Insurance Group in 1978, returning to Worth County where he served as Associate Circuit Judge for eight years.

He lived the last years of his life in Grant City, Mo and found great joy farming the land, raising cattle, making fence, cutting brush and wood. During those years he had several reunions with his crew from LCL (L) 402.

Will joined the First Christian Church of Grant City in 1935. After returning to Grant City he served as Elder, Trustee and in other capacities in the church. He served as Chairman of the Board and a member of the Community Services Inc. for over twenty years. He also served on the Board of the Worth County Convalescent Center and St. Joseph Psychiatric Hospital. He was secretary of the Allendale Lodge 198, as well as secretary and treasurer of the Gentry-Worth Gideons; and financial officer of the American Legion; member of the SSM Hospice in Maryville, MO and treasurer of the Worth County NCRS.

Will was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Grace Osborne, brother Wilson, wife Madeline, son-in-law Robert Wharton, niece Judith and her husband Ronald McNeese, and nephew-in-law Darrell Lamb.

He leaves a son Thomas, wife Birgit and their daughter Grace, all of San Diego, CA, daughter Cynthia Renee Wharton of Raytown, MO,  great-nephew Craig wife Gina McNeese, great-niece, Angela Lamb, all of Grant City, MO, as well as many friends. He will be missed by family and friends for his friendship, many acts of kindness and compassion.

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William "Chief" James Missi - April 10, 1967 - August 09, 2023

Departed: 08/09/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: William “Chief” James Missi was born on April 10th, 1967 to Cletus and Donna Missi. He went to be with the Lord August 9th, 2023 at the age of 56.

Chief was born in Sacramento, California where he spent nine years of his life before moving to Penryn, California. He attended Del Oro High School. Chief spent his early years in DeFuniak Springs and Ponce De Leon, Florida where he had his two boys Adam and Jake.

Chief spent time at Teen Challenge; a Christian Faith Based Rehabilitation Center where he found his Faith with God. Chief entered as a resident and ended as an employee helping youth.

Chief enjoyed movies, music and sports of all kinds. He would watch movies like The God Father with his son Adam. He would listen to music on YouTube and sing Karaoke with his son Jake. Chief passed down his love for boxing to his grandson, Westin. He spent many weekends in his last few years having sleep overs with Gavin and Eren always coming in hands full of snacks and ready to play and watch movies. He watched football and baseball with his sister, Linda.

Chief was proceeded in death by his parents; Cletus and Donna Missi.

Left to cherish his memories are his sons; Adam (Brittany) Missi, Jake (Kat) Missi. Grandchildren; Gavin, Westin, and Eren. Sisters; Patricia (Floyd) House, Thelma Danckert, Marsha Fulton, and Linda Hart. Graveside service will be:

Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 11am at the Montpelier Cemetery in Patterson, IA.

Lunch (Dutch Treat) at the Pizza Ranch in Winterset, IA to follow.

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Kimberly Kay Asher - September 25, 1962 - July 25, 2023

Departed: 07/25/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Kimberly Kay Asher

Kimberly Kay Asher, 60, of Barnard, Missouri, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, surrounded by her family at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri, after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Kimberly was born on September 25, 1962, in Mount Ayr, Iowa, to C.M. And Virginia (Smith) Asher. She grew up in Sheridan, Missouri, and graduated from Worth County R-3 in Grant City, Missouri, in 1981. After high school, she entered the workforce and worked different jobs. In 1998, Kimberly started working for Energizer Battery Company in Maryville, Missouri, until the plant closed in 2013. She went on to work at Northwest Missouri State University in facility maintenance until her health declined and she could no longer work.

On April 30, 1983, she married Randy Mercer in Sheridan. To this union,  two children were born, though the couple later divorced.

Kim was strong in her faith, and she attended the Sheridan Christian Church for years until she moved to Barnard. There Kimberly became a member of the Barnard Christian Church. She loved spending time with her friends and family-especially her grandsons. She attended many of their activities until her health made it impossible to do so.

She will be missed by her children Lindsey (Chris) Smith and Ryan Mercer, grandsons Chandler & Langston Smith, all  of Bolckow, Missouri; sisters Karla (Kyle) Nelson of Stewartsville, Missouri, and Toni (Dave) Thomas of Sheridan; brothers Kevin Asher of Sheridan, Troy Asher of Maryville, and Bob (Pat) Smith of Bedford, Iowa; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kim was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Kelly Asher.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10 am at Prugh-Dunfee. Burial will follow at Barnes Cemetery in Worth, Missouri.

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Margaret E. Rinehart - July 03, 1921 - July 16, 2023

Departed: 07/16/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Margaret E. Rinehart, 102, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023.

She was born July 3, 1921 in Santa Monica, California, the daughter of Christopher and Mary, and grew up in southern California.

She graduated from Redondo Union High School in 1939 and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1943. Margaret was a pianist and affiliated with the international music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota. Later, she did post-graduate work at Northwest Missouri State University, University of Missouri, and Missouri Western State University. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Redondo Beach,

California.

She was a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Traffic Controller at Long Beach Airport, California and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Arizona from 1943-1946. Margaret married Paul Rinehart in 1948 in Hawaii. They spent sixteen years there, living on pineapple plantations at

Maunaloa, Molokai and Waipio, Oahu where Paul was employed in the pineapple production business.

They were the parents of three daughters: Christine, Susan, and Barbara. The family moved to Northwest Missouri in 1963, living in Worth County and St. Joseph.

Margaret was a librarian at Bishop LeBlond High School from 1968-1983. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Chapter, professional women’s educator society.

Her husband preceded her in death in 2002 and her daughter, Barbara Rinehart, preceded her in death in 2019.

Margaret’s interests included music, travel, playing bridge, and assisting in management of the Rinehart family farm in Worth County. Survivors are Christine Rinehart of Littleton, Colorado,

Susan (Rinehart) and Gary Richtmyer of Florence, Montana, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

Private graveside memorial services and inurnment will be held at the Honey Grove Cemetery in Grant City, Missouri. Family with gather with friends for a Celebration of Life on September 23, 2023 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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J. Darell Biddle - June 23, 1949 - June 03, 2023

Departed: 06/03/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Johnnie “Darell” Biddle passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3rd. Darell was born June 23, 1949, to Rev. John & Bessie Biddle at the farm in Lacona, IA. He graduated from Worth County R-1 High School in Grant City, MO in 1967 and completed his business degree through the National Railroad School in Atlanta, GA. On June 6, 1969, Darell married Brenda Richards of Grant City, MO, with whom he created a family and 54 years of memories. Shortly after marrying Brenda, Darell enlisted into military service and joined the United States Army. His service began with a one-year tour in Vietnam, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant and was awarded The Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces in April of 1971. Darell completed his military service at the Sacramento Army Depot in Sacramento, CA in 1973.

Darell began his professional career in July 1973, when he began his employment as a store manager at PM Place’s Retail stores. Darell set up and managed retail stores for Place’s for a total of 27 years. The longest management postings included nine years in Corning, IA from 1975-1984, during which time both children were born, Melissa in 1979 and Brian in 1984. Darell’s longest management posting was in Greenfield, IA shortly after his son Brian was born, from 1984-2000. Darell served several years as the Chairman of the Board for Place’s before he resigned from the company in 2000. Following his resignation from Place’s, Darell dabbled in entrepreneurship and semi-retirement, before ultimately returning to the workforce full-time at Variety Retail Distributors in Harlan, IA. Darell worked for Variety from 2002-2015 until committing to full retirement. During retirement, he spent many hours remodeling the house in Greenfield, exercising, and methodically labeling and organizing every item in the house that might, one day, be useful. Above all else, Darell prioritized family, and enjoyed taking family trips with his wife Brenda, daughter Melissa, son Brian, daughter-in-law Kate, and grandson Logan. Darell also tried his hand at part-time meteorology, charting weather patterns for the local areas and sharing them with anyone willing to listen…

Darell was a very kind and compassionate person that would go to great lengths, even to his own detriment, to help someone in need. Darell was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son - he loved immensely, and he is truly missed.

Darell is survived by: wife Brenda; children Melissa and Brian; grandson Logan; daughter-in-law Kate; mother Bessie Biddle; brothers Roger Biddle, Gary Biddle, and Keith Biddle; brother-in-law Ron Richards (Rhonda); sisters-in-law Janell Smith (Dean) and Barb Manion (Mark); and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. John Biddle, mother and father-in-law Marynell and Dallas Richards, and brother-in-law Brian Dallas Richards.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, June 8th, with open community viewing from 12-7 PM on Wednesday June 7th, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, 200 S Front Street, Grant City, MO 64456.  Memorial service in Greenfield, IA to follow, date and location to be determined.

Memorials may be directed to the woundedwarriorproject.org in Darell's name. The Family would like to invite all to a Celebration Of Life on Friday, June 23, 2023 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Oive Branch Restaurant (Back Dining Room) in Greenfield, Iowa

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Duane Hammers - March 01, 1947 - May 06, 2023

Departed: 05/06/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Duane Hammers, 76, Gladstone, MO passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at NorthCare Hospice in North Kansas City, MO.

He was born on March 1, 1947 in Maryville, MO, the son of Willard Calvin Messner and Frances Jean (Hall) Messner.

Duane graduated from Sheridan High School in 1965. He was drafted into the United States Army, 11th Infantry, Blackhorse in Vietnam in 1967 as a combat infantryman, achieving the rank of Sargent. He returned to the United States August 1, 1969. He then, mentored by his uncle, Paul Hall, into the Pipefitter/Welders Union out of Grand Junction, CO.

On January 14, 1977 he married Debra Anne Sowerwine of Gladstone, MO. She survives of the home. They moved to Craig, CO and two sons were born of this marriage, Joseph Duane Hammers, KCMO and Samuel Paul Hammers, KCMO. He built a stock car and raced in Hayden, CO – never finishing anything other than 2nd or 1st place. It was his love! Living a wonderful life in CO, the family had to move back to MO in the mid-80s.

Duane is preceded in death by his parents Willard Calvin Messner and Frances Jean Ferris, step-father,  Dean Rowen Hammers; brother Steven Dean Hammers, aunt Reta K. Hall, Craig, CO, uncles Paul Hall, Craig, CO, and Billy E. Hall, Ravenwood, MO.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, sister Barb Hammers(Patrick) Goss, Fort Collins, CO and niece, Kelsey Goss, CO; Albert (Linda) Hall, Ravenwood, MO; Roy (Betty) Hall Jr, Odenton, MD and many cousins.

Funeral arrangement were entrusted to Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, MO.  Funeral services will 2:00 p.m. Friday May 12, 2023 at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to service time. Burial will be in Isadora Cemetery following services.

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Vera King - May 31, 1940 - May 04, 2023

Departed: 05/04/2023 (Grant City)

Obituary Preview: Vera May (Suter) King went home to Jesus on May 4th, 2023, at age 82.

She was born to Festus Cash and Verda May Suter on May 31th, 1940, in Breckenridge Missouri. She was raised in the Assembly of God Church where she was baptized at the age of 10. She went to Breckenridge school until 10th grade when they moved to Star City Arkansas, where she graduated high school. She then moved to Saint Joseph Missouri and worked at Donnely’s Dress Factory. She worked with a woman who wanted her to meet her brother. That is how she met Don in October 1959. They were married on June 5th, 1960.

Don and Vera bought their farm north of Grant City where they lived for their entire married life. To this union three children were born: Karen, Alan and Judy. In addition to being a loving mother and wife Vera also was a homemaker, raised a large garden, canned and maintained the yard and house. She also helped with the dairy and raised baby calves, chickens and pigs.

After moving to Grant City, Vera attended the United Brethren Church that was located by the Fletchall Cemetery. After it closed, a few years later she began attending the Grant City Baptish Church. Here she served as church hostess for 14 years. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.

Vera was proceeded in death by her parents, four siblings, husband Don, son-in-law John Baker and great-grandson Scott Baker.

She is survived by her three children: Karen (Marvin) Bohling, Alan (Robin) King, Judy (Wayne) Hayes. 10 grandchildren: Ben (Marie) King, Zach King, Patricia Baker, Jeremiah (Kati) Bohling, Jacob King, Chester (Alexis) Bohling, Isaac (Abigail) King, David Baker, Sarah (Dyllon) Nelson, Hannah (Zachary) Milligan. 14 great-grandchildren: Hazel, Peter & Johnathan King. Alyssa Clark. Blaine & Bennett Bohling. Elizabeth, Joanna & Grace King. Kelly Baker. Luke & Kami Nelson. Samuel & James Milligan.

Funeral will be held Monday May 8th, 2023, at 2pm at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Burial will be at the Fletchall Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Family will receive friends and family 2 hour before the funeral. Donations can be made to the Fletchall Cemetery. John 10: 1-18

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A typical obituary includes the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about funeral services, memorials, and charitable donations.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the individual's life. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from a few sentences to a short paragraph.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a meaningful way to personalize the notice and help readers remember the person.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online publication?

Contact the publication directly to learn their submission guidelines and deadlines. Some publications may accept submissions online or via email, while others may require a phone call or in-person visit.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost varies depending on the publication and the length of the obituary. Some newspapers and online platforms offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge by the word or line.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to ensure their story is told accurately and with their own voice. This can also be a therapeutic exercise in reflecting on one's life.

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

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, often including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary should reflect the personality and spirit of the person who has passed away. Including humorous stories or memorable quotes can help bring comfort and smiles to those who read it.

How do I handle sensitive or private information in an obituary?

Be respectful and considerate when deciding what information to include. If there are sensitive issues or private matters that should remain confidential, it's best to omit them or consult with family members before publishing.

Can I include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include information about charitable organizations or memorial funds that were important to the deceased. This can be a meaningful way to honor their memory and continue their legacy.

How long after someone passes away should I wait before publishing an obituary?

The timing varies depending on cultural and personal preferences. Typically, an obituary is published within a few days to a week after the person's passing, but it can be published at any time that feels appropriate for the family.

Can I publish an obituary online only?

Yes, many online platforms allow you to publish an obituary without printing it in a physical newspaper. This can be a cost-effective option that still reaches a wide audience.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives of newspapers and genealogy websites, visit local libraries or archives, or contact funeral homes or crematories that may have records of past services.

Can I republish an old obituary?

If you have permission from the original publisher or copyright holder, you may be able to republish an old obituary. Be sure to verify any necessary permissions before sharing.

What if I need to make corrections to an already-published obituary?

Contact the publication directly as soon as possible to request corrections. They will guide you through their process for making changes.

Can I write multiple obituaries for different publications?

Yes, you may want to tailor different versions of the obituary for various audiences or publications. Just be sure to keep track of any variations and ensure accuracy across all versions.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?