Obituaries

Mary Alice Larsen

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.…

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Joseph Dean Cook

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…

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Sharon Colbert

Sharon Colbert, 71, passed away December 17, 2020 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.  Private graveside services will be held Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas. She died alone, not surrounded by the family that loved her.  She was preceded in death by over 300,000 others in this country who died alone thanks to a president who chooses…

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Richard D Mreen

  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…

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Philip “Phil” Von Thomas

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…

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Dennis M. Hardy

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…

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Rudolf M. Rasperger Jr.

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…

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Theresa Lund

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…

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Ruth Brunkhorst Moss

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…

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Benita Gayle (Edwards) Campbell

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…

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