Tylene (Fox) Heard died on August 15, 2021 from cancer. She was born December 11, 1942 in Long Beach, Calif., but moved to Petersburg, Texas, as a young girl. Tylene “Tye, Mom, Granna” was married to Mentor Heard on the last Tuesday in May 1960. She was a talented...
Danny Lee Russell
Danny Lee Russell passed away on August 11, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1946 to Howard and Wanda (Pierson) Russell in Excelsior Springs. Danny worked for Gilmour Manufacturing Company, formerly Avsco, for 39 years, retiring in 2008. He enjoyed gardening, family time, and going to the lake....
John David Offoot
John David Offoot, 57, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away August 10, 2021. He was born September 27, 1963, to parents Samuel Eugene “Gene” Offoot and Donna Kathleen Sullard Chenault. John served in the Army from 1982 until 1985. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond...
Charles B. Werle
Charles “Ben” B. Werle, 63, of Lawson, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Ben, also known to most as “The Dude,” was born on May 22, 1958. He graduated from Orrick High School in 1976. Throughout his high school years, he...
Wilbur Dean Brockhoff
Wilbur Dean Brockhoff, 77, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at home. Wilbur was born on December 23, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, the son of the late Charles “Carl” Jacob Martin Brockhoff and Mayme Anna Fredericka Brockhoff. Wilbur was raised in the Concordia, MO, area...
Glen Russell Stagner
Glen Russell Stagner,46, of Kansas City, MO, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2021. Russell loved to fish for crappie. He had also played on a pool league for over ten years making it to Las Vegas for the Tournament of Champions. Russell had a very big heart and...
David Benda
On August 1, 2021, David “Dave” Benda, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, Joel and Jennifer Benda. Dave was born October 28, 1935, to John and Cecilia Benda in Jackson County, Minnesota. Dave was a foodie! He enjoyed trying new BBQ spots, brisket, and ribs from the...
James Swope
On July 30, 2021, a beautiful and gentle man took the first steps on the trail of his forefathers, always following the western sun. James was born to William “Bill” and Nellie (St. John) Swope on May 1, 1941. James leaves behind his wife of 60+ years, Patricia, and...
Dewayne Allen “Brud” Baker
On July 26, 2021, Dewayne Allen “Brud” Baker, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Dewayne was born April 19, 1949, to Loren “Dee” Baker and Violet Ruth Baker. Dewayne was an avid outdoorsman, and fishing and hunting were a way of life. His love of all things...
Terry Lou Hobeck
On July 25, 2021, Terry Lou Hobeck, age 69, passed away suddenly at home due to heart failure. She was born on May 26, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Louis Springstube and Jean Belcher. She lived in Lawson, Missouri, at the time of her death. She traveled...
George Randall Ross
George Randall Ross, age 68, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away at home on July 25, 2021. George was born in Lamar, MO; the son of Newell L. and F. Lorene (Ward) Ross. He grew up in Kansas City and the family moved to the Northland in the early...
Earl Lee Shook
Earl Lee Shook, 65, Lawson, MO, passed away July 22, 2021. Earl was born Oct. 2, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, to Jim and Margaret Shook. He graduated form Excelsior Springs High School. He served in the Marine Corps from 1972-1976. He also served in the Army from 1988-1992....