Patty S. Richman
Patty S. Richman, 92, passed peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023, with her family at her side. Patty was born on January 25, 1931, in Clinton, MO, to Henry Hoppe and Mary (Glasscock) Hoppe. Patty graduated from Clinton High School and was a candy striper at Clinton’s hospital. Patty married Carl Richman, Jr., in Clinton…
Read MoreGrace Edna Perkins
Grace Edna Perkins 81, of Holden, Missouri passed away at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born July 3, 1941, in Carroll, Iowa to the late Max Otto Paul Pahnke and the late Anna Marie (Janssen) Pahnke. Grace graduated from New Franklin High School in New…
Read MoreHolden City Council Hears Citizen Comments In Regular Meeting
Four individuals spoke during the citizen input portion of the Thursday June 15 meeting of the Holden City Council. Naomi Chastain opened by sharing some of the work she and others had done for the City which was beyond the Holden Park Board funds. She said that the Park Board bought table umbrellas from a…
Read MoreResolutions, Bills Passed By Holden Council
A number of resolutions and bills were unanimously passed this month by the Holden City Council. They included the following: Resolution No. R23-010: Amending Fee Schedule-Zoning Change Application Fee – Discussion took place about the fee being raised too high and to what the fees were applied. It was pointed out that administration expenses, such…
Read MoreGene Strate
Gene Strate, 87, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Monday, June 12, 2023. Gene was born in rural Holden on April 7, 1936, to Mont and Mary (Davis) Strate. He graduated from Holden High School in 1954. Gene lived his entire life in Holden, except for a short time in…
Read MoreEric Scott Preston
Eric Scott Preston, 51 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Kansas City. Eric was born July 16, 1971 in Harrisonville, Missouri the son of David and Lavonne (Holland) Preston. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 89 and served as Senior Class President. He also played varsity football. Eric was…
Read MoreHolden City Administrator Dismissed
In a closed session of the Holden City Council, Thursday, June 15, 2023, City Administrator Cynthia Freeman was terminated by a 6-2 vote of the Council. The vote of each member was as follows: • Larry Miller – Yes • Allen Mensch – Yes • Julie Fields – Yes • Forrest Brillhart – Yes •…
Read MoreRodeo Set For This Weekend
It’s that time of the year again for cowboys and cowgirls alike to hit the Holden City Park for the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual rodeo! The fan favorite heads to town this coming Friday and Saturday nights with the Mutton Bustin’ set for 7:30 p.m. and the rodeo following at 8:00 p.m. All…
Read MoreSylvia Bernice (Hutchings) VanGilder
Sylvia Bernice (Hutchings) VanGilder 88, of Garden City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born April 2, 1935, to Cecil and Harriet (Chiddix) Hutchings in Latour, Missouri. Sylvia was the youngest of 13 children born to the couple. She attended the…
Read MoreRuby Lucille Rissel Skidmore
Ruby Lucille Rissel Skidmore, 103, left this earth to spend eternity with her Lord and Saviour on June 6, 2023 after a one week illness. She was born September 8, 1919 in the Garland community of Henry County, MO to George Washington and Lorena Beatrice (Malone) Rissel. Her early childhood provided her with fond memories…
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