MARGARET ELLEN THOMASON
Margaret Ellen Thomason, 87, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit. Margaret Ellen was born September 13, 1933 in Montrose, Missouri, the fifth child of Anthony Henry “Doc” Daldrup and Viola Ann (Richter) Daldrup. Her family moved to Holden while Margaret Ellen was in grade…
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Howard Ernest Johnston, 88, of Holden Missouri, formerly of Odessa, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his home. Howard was born on August 3, 1933, to Mr. Luther H. and Mrs. Ora Mae (Cline) Johnston in Lone Jack, MO. He enlisted in the United States Navy on August 20, 1951, in Kansas…
Read MoreCARL EDWARD HOBBS
Carl Edward Hobbs, 53, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his home in Kingsville, Missouri. He was born on November 21, 1967, in Saint Joseph, MO, the son of Russel Hobbs and Dorothy (Clark) Hobbs. Carl had been a resident of Kingsville, MO since 1982. He attended Kingsville High School, graduating in 1986. He…
Read MoreKATHERINE CORKRAN
Katherine Corkran, 84, of Holden, Missouri, passed away August 6, 2021. Katherine was born June 17, 1937 in Holden, Missouri, the oldest daughter of Carl and Lena (Eissler) Truninger. Katherine spent a significant amount of her childhood with her extended family on their farms outside of Holden. She graduated in 1955 from Holden High School…
Read MoreJUDE MATTHEW SPILMAN
Jude Matthew Spilman, infant son of Matt and Sarah Spilman, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Jude was born July 22, 2021, the son of Matthew W. and Sarah E. (Coleman) Spilman. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Lucas Walter Spilman, age nine…
Read MoreGERALDINE “GERI” YVONNE (ATKINSON) JOHNSON
When asked how she was doing, Geraldine “Geri” Yvonne (Atkinson) Johnson would show a degree of equanimity as she responded, “Well, I’m good I suppose, I’m ready to go whenever the Lord taps me on the shoulder.” At the age of 95, on Friday, July 30, 2021, at the Holden Manor Care Center in Holden,…
Read MoreLAURA ANN BRUNNER
Laura Ann Brunner, 53, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Holden, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Laura was born June 18, 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of William Eugene Brunner and Marjorie Ann (Buerkett) Brunner. She was raised in Holden, having graduated from Holden High School. She…
Read MoreR-III School Board Discusses COVID Funds; Return to School Plan
Holden School Board members heard a report on COVID-related ESSER III funds at their regular meeting, held August 16. Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough updated the board on what the Holden District would receive, and stipulations on what it can be spent on. Dr. Hough reported the district’s allocation is an estimated $1.4 million for the ESSER…
Read MoreR-I Board Hears New School Year Protocols
The Kingsville School Board heard plans and protocols for the new school year at its regular August 12 meeting. K-12 Principal Jay Fleeman told the board that at this time, face masks are optional in school. He added the masks are highly recommended for all students and staff. He went on to explain that all…
Read MoreHealth Expo Offered at Street Fair
New to the Holden Street Fair this year is a Health Expo booth! Sponsored by the Health Team at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, the booth down on 2nd St. will have an eight to 12-person health team manning the booth, Thursday through Saturday. Stop by the booth and get a health age analysis…
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