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Obituaries

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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Shelby, Connie Louise

Connie Louise Reno peacefully went to be with our heavenly savior on June 12, 2025. She was surrounded by family and friends. Connie was born on May 31, 1956, in Collins, Missouri to Charles and Louise Reno. She was the youngest of four children. Connie grew up in the Collins area, attended Collins grade school,...
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Foster, Karen (Kelli)

Karen Kelli Foster (McBride) was born July 13, 1968 to Raymond and Mary Jo McBride. She was the first baby to be born in the new Sac-Osage Hospital. Her brothers David and Robert kind of welcomed her. (Haha) She grew up in Osceola and over the years she played sports and graduated from Osceola High...
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