Area Obituaries
GERALDINE “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 MoreLAWSON P. “BUD” MOORE
Lawson P. “Bud” Moore, June 30, 1933 – July 21, 2021, was born in LaMonte, Missouri to Pete C. Moore and Mary Anna (Finch) Moore. He graduated from LaMonte High School in 1952 and left immediately for the US Air Force. He served his country in Korea, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, the Philippine Islands, Formosa, Indochina,…
Read MoreKAREN LEE MARTIN
Karen Lee Martin was born August 3, 1954 in Raytown, MO. She joined Jesus on July 18, 2021, at her home in Holden. Karen was unwavering and uncompromising in her faith in the Lord. She loved to remodel homes, quilt and spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Karen was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreWILLIAM “BILL” JOSEPH BURDEN, SR.
William “Bill” Joseph Burden, Sr., 87, of Centerview, passed away Friday, July 22, 2021 at the Ridge Crest Nursing Center, Warrensburg. Bill was born on June 17, 1934 in Holden, the son of Earl Charles and Fairy Adele Horn Burden. He was a graduate of Holden High School May 14, 1952. He was drafted into…
Read MoreLoretta June Jones (Gudde)
Loretta June Jones (Gudde) Born October 1, 1931 – Passed July 6, 2021 On October 1, 1931, Loretta June Gudde was born outside of Holden, Missouri. She and her older brother Ernie were raised on a farm north of Holden to parents that believed they could do anything. During WWII, she was standing outside with…
Read MoreMARJORIE ALBERTA ANDERSON- CHAMBERS II
This obituary was written in honor of, Ms. Marjorie Alberta Anderson-Chambers II (also recognized as Marji and Cookie). The measure of her days came to completion on Friday, July 9, 2021, in the early morning hours. Although it was a tragic accident that claimed her life, there’s a comfort in the fact that she passed…
Read MoreROBERT WILLIAM “BILL” SKINNER
Robert William “Bill” Skinner, born December 13, 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, deceased June 17, 2021 at his home in Blue Springs. Bill spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. A graduate in 1945 of Central High School. He Joined the Navy soon after graduation. Not too long after returning home from the…
Read MoreJERRY WAYNE MILLSTEAD
Jerry Wayne Millstead, 76, of the Medford Community passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit. Jerry was born December 6, 1944 in Waynesville, Missouri, the son of Bruce L. and Dorothy J. (Winfrey) Millstead. He was raised in Warrensburg, having attended Warrensburg High School. Shortly after, he enlisted…
Read MoreLARRY DWIGHT O’HARE
Larry Dwight O’Hare, age 68, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Larry was born on Friday, May 22, 1953, in Portales, New Mexico, the son of Robert Gordon O’Hare and Olive Ida (Moore) O’Hare. Larry married his wife of 47 years, Barbara (Hamilton)…
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