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Thomas M. Olson

Thomas M. Olson

Jan 21, 2024

Thomas Marvin Olson of Garden City, Missouri passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on January 21, 2024.  Visitation will be from 2-4 PM on Sunday the 28th, at the Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. His memorial service will begin at 10:30 AM on Monday the 29th, at Heart of Life Church in Garden City.  

Tom was born...

David George "DG" Johnson

David George "DG" Johnson

Jan 19, 2024

When people met David "DG" George Johnson and asked what the DG stood for, he would always tell them "Darn Good." At the age of 79, on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri, DG passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. DG was born on November 6, 1944, in Harrisonville, Missouri, the son...

Cody Lee Hatfield

Cody Lee Hatfield

Jan 11, 2024

Cody Lee Hatfield was born on November 12, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the son of Larry Hatfield  and Marilyn Hatfield. He departed this life on January 11, 2024 in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Cody was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend.  Cody was strong willed and stubborn at times but he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of...

Dolores Ann Davis

Dolores Ann Davis

Jan 11, 2024

Dolores Ann Davis, age 89, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospice House on Thursday, January 11, 2024 following a brief hospital stay.  Dolores, the eldest of nine children born to Charles and Anna Prettyman, was born near Bucyrus, KS on June 9, 1934.  She played basketball at Stillwell High School.  After leaving home upon graduation, Dolores moved into a boarding...

Marion Sue Harris

Marion Sue Harris

Jan 9, 2024

Marion Sue Harris, age 73, of Belton Missouri passed away on January 9, 2024.  She was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on August 1, 1950, to Frank and Billie Sills.  Marion "Sue" was raised and lived in Wichita, Kansas where she met her husband William Martin Harris. Sue was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother.  She dedicated her life to...

James Phillip Wright

James Phillip Wright

Jan 6, 2024

James Phillip Wright passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of January 6, 2024, age 79.  "Doc Wright's" sage advice to all was, "Do what you love for life, and you won't work a day in your life." He lived it, loved it, every day until the absolute end.  He was a compassionate Veterinarian, a passionate horseman, and spent every...

Roger A. Trussell

Roger A. Trussell

Jan 6, 2024

Roger graduated from Ray-Pec High school in 2006.  Roger excelled in sports.  He enjoyed Baseball, Karate, Fishing & Cooking. Roger had a caring, giving, kind & loving heart.  He made friends everywhere he went.  He did not know a stranger.   He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew & loved him.  He was preceded in death by his Maternal...

George Donald "Don" Rickels

George Donald "Don" Rickels

Jan 6, 2024

George Donald “Don” Rickels, passed away on January 6, 2024 in Riverside, Missouri.   Don was born July 26, 1937 , the first of his siblings to be born in Iowa, to Harm John Rickels and Phoebe Gladys Westphal Rickels.  

Don served in the Army before returning to the family farm where he was a lifelong farmer, working on the Rickels...

Edward Wayne Ganey

Edward Wayne Ganey

Jan 4, 2024

Edward Wayne Ganey of Archie, Missouri was born March 13, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Edward Earl and Nancy Elaine (Grigsby) Ganey.  He departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 22 days.

On July 21,...

Daniel Ralph Macklin

Daniel Ralph Macklin

Jan 4, 2024

Daniel Ralph Macklin of Kansas City, Missouri was born on November 25th, 1972 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Richard Ralph Macklin and Chun Cha (Kim) Macklin. He departed to be with his Savior on January 4, 2024 at 312AM in North Kansas Hospice at the age of 51 years, one month and 8 days.

Dan was regional Manager...

Mary Alice Beckerdite

Mary Alice Beckerdite

Jan 2, 2024

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

At...

Jerry Wallace Benson

Jerry Wallace Benson

Jan 2, 2024

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

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

LaFrances C. "Frannie" Winter

LaFrances C. "Frannie" Winter

Dec 30, 2023

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

Frannie graduated from Harrisonville High School...

Pamela Marie Hardenbrook

Pamela Marie Hardenbrook

Dec 16, 2023

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

Patricia A. Craycraft

Patricia A. Craycraft

Dec 13, 2023

Patricia Ann Craycraft of Cleveland, Missouri was born October 22, 1948 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of George Noyes and Hilda Irene (Mueller) Craycraft.  She departed this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Crown Rehab and Healthcare Center surrounded by love and family at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 21 days.



Pat was a caregiver to her...

Betty Jo Vaughn

Betty Jo Vaughn

Dec 13, 2023

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

On September 8, 1948 Betty Jo was...

Raylene Edwards

Raylene Edwards

Dec 7, 2023

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

David "Smitty" Smith

David "Smitty" Smith

Dec 1, 2023

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

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

Daniel E. Lemka

Daniel E. Lemka

Nov 24, 2023

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

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

Vaneta A. Beeson

Vaneta A. Beeson

Nov 22, 2023

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

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