Rosemary Jo Hanley
Rosemary Jo (Talbot) Hanley was born on June 11th, 1945, to William Augusta Talbot and Alvira Ruth (Turner/Engle) Talbot. She was the only daughter among 3 brothers and was doted on by her adoring father. She grew up precocious, in a loving extended family, developing an outgoing personality that carried throughout her whole life. She...
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Hillis, Virginia E.
Virginia Elizabeth Jackson Hillis was born in Atchison, Kansas September 17, 1927. She finally met her Savior face-to-face on July 9, 2025. She had five sisters and one brother, raised during the Great Depression, all cared for by loving and hard-working parents Arthur and Mary Jackson. Virginia was a bit of a sickly child and...
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Young, Connie Elizabeth
Connie Young was born on September 19, 1948, in Bolivar, Missouri, and passed away on July 5, 2025, in Bolivar. She spent most of her adult life in Osceola, Missouri, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and strong family ties. Connie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her kind...
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Stiles, William E.
William (Bill) Stiles passed away at the age of 94 on April 12, 2025. He was born on a farm near Vista on November 29, 1930, the son of Marie and William C. Stiles. He graduated from Osceola High School and then from the University of Missouri. He married Laveta F. Lowry on June 22,...
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Deardorff, Edward Sr.
Edward E. Deardorff Sr. was born September 20, 1941 to Elzie and Agnes Deardorff and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 24, 2025. He married the love of his life, Betty Jean Payne, on July 3, 1959. Ed was a beloved father to his children, Ed Jr. (Evelyn) Deardorff...
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Motley, LaVerne
LaVerne Motley made her final journey to Heaven’s gates on June 24, 2025. For 104 years, six months, and ten days she blessed countless family members and friends with her love and friendship. LaVerne, the third child born to Seth and Irene (Loftin) Dains, arrived on December 14, 1920, west of Monegaw Springs, MO. Along...
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Reynolds, Roger W.
On April 1, 1936, in Higginsville, MO, a baby boy was born to Ora Reynolds and Lourine Kuester Reynolds. They named him Roger Wilson Reynolds. He was the youngest of three children. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. In 1955 Roger graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. After high...
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Evans, Glenda Jean
Glenda Jean Evans, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at the age of 75. She married the love of her life, Travis James Evans, on November 14, 1968. Together they built a life rooted in love, kindness, generosity and strength. Their home was always open, a refuge...
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McKinley, Wilma L.
Wilma Laura Allison was born May 6, 1921 in Butler, Missouri, to Hansel Allison and Laura Smith. Wilma passed away after an amazing life at the age of 104, at her home in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Thank you to Kay, Tammy, Sue, Angie and Hospice Compassus for providing such loving care through the end....
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Baker, Donald E.
Donald Edward Baker was born on May 21, 1941 in Belton, MO as the first child to Leta and Alva Baker. He passed away June 14, 2025 at his home in El Dorado Springs, MO at the age of 84. Donald grew up, went to school, and graduated in Collins, MO. His first job was...
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