Obituaries

Philip Dean Hedrick

Philip Dean Hedrick, 69, passed away suddenly at his home Friday, May 8, 2020. Phil was born on November 28, 1950 in Wellington, Kansas to Cecil T. Hedrick and Myrtle M. Hedrick who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Wellington High School in Wellington, Kansas. In the class of 1968 where he…

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Jerry Jene Grider

Jerry Jene Grider, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully at home May 19, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A memorial service will be held when social distancing requirements and good sense indicate it is appropriate. Jerry was born on October 15, 1932 in Dade County, Missouri to John Austin and Edna Muriel Everett…

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George John Anderson, Jr.

George John Anderson, Jr., 50, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away May 19, 2020 at home from a long battle against COPD. George “Johnny” was born on January 9, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnny loved spending time with his daughters and family, but not as much as he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Johnny watched the…

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Margie M. Lewis

Marge M. Lewis (Wagner), 71, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away at 8:25 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on January 17, 1949 in Sikeston, Missouri to Charlie and Sylvia Wagner. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Edward Lewis, Sr.…

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Iona Louise Gibbons

Iona Louise Gibbons, 89, a lifelong resident of Wichita, Kansas; recently residing in Gardner, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 14, 2020. A graveside burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery will take place Friday, May 22, at 10:00 am. A private family gathering for the immediate family will be held in Olathe, KS…

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William Eugene “Billy” Gibson

William Eugene “Billy” Gibson, 73, Taos, formerly of Bonnots Mill, passed away May 8, 2020, at Stone Bridge Senior Living-Adams Street, Jefferson City. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Fountain of Life Family Worship Center, 95 Grant Street in Jefferson City, with Pastors David and Valerie…

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Delmar Leroy Bridge

Delmar Bridge, 67 of Independence, Missouri passed away May 13, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Mr. Bridge was born May 12, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. He retired after 47 years of work with the Sunshine/Kelloggs Company, where he held numerous positions and made lifelong…

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Doris Jane Synek

Synek, Doris Jane nee Grunwald, age 88, was united with Jesus on May 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Synek, married April 13, 1952, and mother of Ruth Busenitz, Timothy (Kelly), Karen Stika (James), and Judy Fuller (Mark). Grandmother of twelve, great grandmother, sister of the late Reverend Donald Grunwald, mother-in-law, aunt and…

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Walter Allen McClure

Walter McClure, 65, Kansas City, Missouri passed away May 17, 2020. Walter was born October 4, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a son, a father, a brother and a friend. These are his words… “Shed no tears, just party ’til you’re out of beer! Peace and love to you all. Thank you for…

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Clarice Edwinna Yetter

Clarice Edwinna Yetter entered into the presence of her Savior on May 12, 2020. She was born to Claire and Nellie (Wilkes) Watson on July 18, 1932 in Forest City, MO. In 1953 Clarice graduated from nursing school and then married John Dillon. In 1967, she married Derril Yetter and they remained married until his…

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