Lois Elaine Seiz
Lois Elaine Seiz, 67 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Lois was born December 19, 1955 in Clinton, Missouri, daughter of Bobbie V. Wheeldon and Virginia F. (Crabtree) Earl. She graduated from high school in Holden. She was united in marriage to Mark Allen…
Read MoreTeresa J. Caylor
Teresa Jo Caylor, 64, of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, MO. Teresa was born October 25, 1958, in Kansas City, MO. She loved crocheting, knitting, and painting. Using these skills, Teresa made dolls, quilts, and stained glass. Most of all, she loved spending time…
Read MoreRobert (Bob) Jewell Anderson 11/20/1933 – 8/21/2023
Robert (Bob) Jewell Anderson 11/20/1933 – 8/21/2023 At 4:14pm on Monday, 8/21/2023, God called Bob Anderson home to heaven. Born 11/20/1933 in KCMO in his family home at 47th & Troost, to parents Vernie Newton Anderson and Elnora Christine (Cox) Anderson. Attended Graceland Grade School KCMO through 7th grade. Attended Paseo High School for 8th…
Read MoreWork On City Streets Underway
A chip and seal project on many of the city streets in Holden currently is underway. Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe said the maintence work, which began Wednesday, (Aug. 30) is expected to be completed within three days from start. Accordingly the following notification has been issued by the city: STREET PARKING RESTRICTION NOTICE! Starting on…
Read MoreR-III School District To Benefit From Assessed Valuation
After a tax rate hearing shortly before the August meeting of the Holden R-III Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough told the Board the school district would benefit from the recent county assessed valuation. Hough said the projected increase from the valuation showed an increase of approximately $6,279,444, which would generate $326,232 in additional…
Read MoreBarbara Louise Wilkey
Barbara Louise Wilkey, age 77 of Kingsville, MO, passed away Friday August 08, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born June 25, 1946, to the late James Land and Mary South (Steward) in Marathon, OH, the oldest of 10 children. She graduated high school from Northwestern in Newtonsville,…
Read MoreHolden Street Fair Has Begun
It’s HERE! The Holden Street Fair and all of its Stars, Stripes and Summer Night glory is getting into full gear. The event began over the weekend when contestants for the Miss Holden, Youth Miss Holden, Junior Miss Holden, Little Miss Holden and Little Mr. Holden gathered for their pictures, bios and judging at the…
Read MoreHolden All School Reunion Planned For Saturday, Sept. 30
An All School HHS Reunion is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Hallar Building (City Hall) in Holden. Time for the event is from noon through 6:00 p.m. Anyone who attended Holden Schools, ALL YEARS, (teachers, administration and staff) are invited to attend. The reunion starts at noon when people can start gathering…
Read MoreHFD To Host Kids Carnival Saturday
The Holden Fire Department is hosting a kid’s carnival Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1-3:00 p.m.. This is a FREE event. There will be lots of games to play, bounce house, popcorn and snow cones. Come take a tour of the station and trucks! Donations for our firefighting crew will be accepted.
Read MoreEvelyn “Sue” Heiman
Evelyn “Sue” Heiman, age 83, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born February 27, 1940 in Appleton City, MO to Robert and Edna (Gregg) Wix. She graduated from Appleton City High School in 1958. She started her career in Kansas City, MO employed by Hallmark…
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