Denman, Hazel Lorraine
Hazel Lorraine Denman departed this life on September 27, 2025 at the age of 84 in Bolivar, Missouri. She was born March 9, 1941 to Jesse and Edna Tyler in Longford, Kansas. Hazel was united in marriage to Lowrey Smith June 16, 1957. To this marriage were born four children; Tammy, Robin, Billy and Cassy....
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DURKIN, PATRICIA ELAINE
Patricia “Patty” Elaine Durkin, 60, of Osceola, Missouri, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. A woman of sharp wit, fearless curiosity, and profound generosity, Patty’s life was a testament to the joy found in connection, learning, and building a life that mattered. Born on Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Patty was...
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GOEHRIG, MATTHEW RYAN
Matthew Ryan Goehrig (29) of Branson, Missouri, was born on June 30, 1996, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola, Missouri to Kimberly (Newton) Aldridge and Michael Goehrig. He attended Weaubleau schools, where his real passion lay on the baseball field. Many will remember his strong left-handed pitch – or the frequent reminder to “unhitch the plow!”...
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Iola Ozelle Gwinn
Iola Gwinn entered her heavenly home on September 18, 2025 at her home near Iconium surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1932 in Paola, Kansas, to Cecil Edward and Thelma Ione Chipley Dyke. In 1935 the family moved to Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Thelma died April 2, 1937, leaving Cecil to care for...
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Lisa Marie Geske
Lisa Geske, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2025, at the age of 46. Born in July 1979, Lisa lived a life full of faith, love, and compassion that touched everyone she encountered. She was the cherished wife of Steven Geske, whom...
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Mitchell, Gary Dale
Gary Dale Mitchell passed away Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2025, at Citizen’s Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri. Gary was born on February 15, 1957, near Collins, Missouri, to Lee and Madeline Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Billy Joe Mitchell, his nephew Kenny Braden, nephew-in-law Mitch Warmbrodt, and his brothers-in-law,...
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Donna Naegelin
Donna Lee Smith Naegelin, 71, of Collins, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Born on September 28, 1953, Donna devoted her life to helping others-first as a Registered Nurse, and later as a Disability Specialist with the Social Security Administration. She grew up in Independence, Missouri, and eventually settled in Collins, where she...
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Terry Michael Thompson
Mike Thompson (Baitman), 75, of Osceola , Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Hospital in Independence, Missouri, after air flighted from Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton Missouri Intensive Care. Mike suffered heart problems and respiratory sickness since 2020. Mike was a retired welder. He was previously employed at Harleman Mfg of Eldorado...
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Kathryn Dee Brown
Kathy Brown (Kathryn Dee) Kathy Brown of Osceola, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Saturday, August 30, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 9, 1951, in Appleton City, Missouri, to Walt and Delia Lyons, Kathy spent her entire childhood in Osceola. A proud graduate of Osceola High School’s Class of...
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Benigar, John Gregory “JG”
John Gregory “JG” Benigar was born February 17, 1954 to Helen (Sullivan) (Benigar) Lawson and John Riley (J.R.) Benigar in Clinton Missouri. After his parent’s divorce, J.G. spent much of his young childhood at his Grandpa Cliff and Grandma Savilla Sullivan’s Capital Garage which his grandpa built. He had many fond memories of his time...
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