Patricia Jane Garthoffner Kinney Kirk, 71, of Hartsburg, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, Missouri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church in Macon. The casket will be open one hour prior to the service at…

H.E. “Ed” Simpson of Macks Creek, Missouri, and Lenexa, Kansas, passed peacefully on December 21, 2020, after contracting COVID-19. A change of seasons. Ed was born into humble surroundings on August 2, 1926, the first of 10 children to Rich and Ruby Simpson of Light, Arkansas. His parents were salt of the earth row crop…

David Scott Meyer, 40, of Columbia, died December 8, 2020 unexpectedly at his home following a recent diagnosis of a brain tumor. He was born David Scott Mueller on February 10, 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri to Val (Pankow) and the late Harlan Mueller. He lived in Otis, Kansas for three years then moved with…

Jacqueline Sue Zepnick, 77, of Columbia passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19th, 2020, at The Bluffs. A Celebration of Life will be held in Columbia at a future date when it is safe for family and friends to gather. Jackie was born September 5th, 1943, to Francis Leon and Mae Fern Reed Cathey in…

Mary Alice’s Story August 22, 1926-December 13, 2020 Mary Alice Larsen was born August 22, 1926 to Roy L and Anna (Paulsen) Larson in Irwin Iowa. She was the fourth child, with three older brothers and a baby sister.  Mary made a lifelong commitment to Jesus and was baptized into Christ as a young teen.…

Joseph Dean Cook passed away on December 8, 2020 from complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis at the home of his niece Jennifer (Garry) Garriott. He was born in Columbia, Missouri on April 18, 1956 to Joseph Guy and Milda (Eggers) Cook. He was a 1975 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia. After high school he…

  Richard D. Mreen, age 65 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on December 5th, 2020 at home from heart failure.  Rich was born March 3rd, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robert and Jane Jerashen Mreen.  He grew up in St. Ann, Missouri and graduated from Pattonville High School where he excelled in basketball…

Philip “Phil” Von Thomas, 85, Holt, Missouri passed away December 15, 2020 at home.  A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, December 18, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Kearney, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to: Hope Homes of the Ozarks at https://hopehomesoftheozarks.generush.org/ or by check to Freedom City Church, 1477 N Broadway, Springfield MO…

Dennis Mallorey Hardy, 75, passed away on December 14th, 2020 peacefully at his daughter’s home in Independence, Missouri. He was married to the love of his life, Lori Hardy, of 43 years. He was proceeded in death last year, which left him broken-hearted. Dennis was born October 18, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was…

Rudolf M. Rasperger, Jr (AKA Rudy/Corky) Rudolf M. Rasperger, Jr. (Rudy/Corky), 69, Blue Springs, Missouri passed away December 14, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. A private funeral service will be held for immediate family, up to 10 people, at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2020. Walk-through visitation with CDC COVID-19 recommendations will be…

Theresa Renee Lund, 62, of Lees Summit, MO passed away on Dec 5 2020 at her home. She is survived by her son Orville Lund, two sisters and her stepfather. Theresa was preceded in death by her mother, father and brother. She will be greatly missed. A celebration of life will be held at a…

Ruth Brunkhorst Moss was ageless and classic. All of her days were filled with grace, beauty, happiness and joy. She breathed her last on December 9, 2020, at Bishop Spencer Place in Kansas City, her home since 2014. Ruth was born August 30, 1921, in Sedalia, Mo., the third of five daughters of Manie and…

Benita Campbell, 64, Kansas City, Missouri passed away December 8, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital with her daughter at her side and her sons nearby. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to Noon on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. She will be laid to…

Margot “Charlene” Davison, 66, of Independence, MO passed away December 9, 2020 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Memorial services will be held privately by family and friends. Ms. “Charlene” Davison was born December 27, 1953 in Jackson County, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents Crystal Hoster and Chuck Burton, brother Danny Ray…

Wanda F. Milis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 5th, 2020 at the age of 69 years. She is preceded in death by her grandson Justin Hobbs. Lovingly remembered by her spouse of 40 years Dimitrios Milis, several siblings, her children George W. Hobbs II and, Christina Milis ,…

Carl Larabee, 58, left us unexpectedly on December 1, 2020 to be with our Lord and Saviour. No services or burial at this time. There will be a celebration of life for Carl and his older sister Lynda mid-summer 2021 for family and close friends. Date has not been set. Carl was born December 5th,…

Elsie Louise Moad, 71, of Holts Summit, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2020 at New Liberty Cemetery in Ashland, MO.  Elsie is survived by her daughter Christine (Jerad) Orey as well as her grandchildren, Lila & Caleb Conner and…