Obituaries

Aug 13, 2018

Charles "Bud" Ohrazda, 68, Plattsburg, Missouri passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at his home. He was born February 2, 1950 in Gardner, Kansas. Bud married Marcia Ellen Lazaro on June 10, 1983. She survives of the home. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, running, tennis, biking, and spending time outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Ellen Hazlett; parents, John E....

Aug 9, 2018

Jack E. Butler 1951-2018

Jack E. Butler, 67, Lathrop, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at his home. He was born August 6, 1951, to Estel Leland and Temple May (Joiner) Butler in Polo, Missouri. Jack worked for fifteen years at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He also was involved in trucking and crop farming. He...

Aug 7, 2018

Zelma L. Bentele 1924-2017

Zelma L. Bentele, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born November 21, 1924 in Clinton County, Missouri to Samual and Myrtle (Quine) Goad. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Leon. Survivors include children, Jimmie (Judy), Ladonna; brother, Homer; several grandchildren and extended family....

Jul 29, 2018

Jo Ann Downey 85 of Plattsburg Missouri died Sunday July 29, 2018 at a local health care facility. Born on Dec 25, 1932 in Kansas City Mo., to Charles and Florence (Baber) Cavender. She was a graduate of Lathrop High School. Jo Ann worked as a billing clerk for the Zep Company and retired after 32 years of service,...

Jul 22, 2018

Blake Adam Shivers 30 of Rayville Mo., died Sunday July 22, 2018 at his residence. Born on Feb. 10, 1988 in Kansas City Mo. Blake was a graduate of Polo High school class of 2007 and the Missouri Welders School in Neosho Mo. He was a member of the Boiler Makers Union and the National Wild Turkey Federation. He...

Jul 21, 2018

Mary Ellen Mallen 85 of Plattsburg Missouri died Saturday July 21, 2018 at a St Joseph Missouri Healthcare center. Born on Nov. 3, 1932 in Plattsburg, MO., to Thomas J. and Georgia Ann (Golden) Mallen. She was a graduate of Plattsburg High School class of 1949 and a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, where she served on the...

Jun 17, 2018

Pat Hales Luckenbill, Plattsburg, MO, was born March 16, 1934 and passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2018. She was born Mary Patricia Winans to Berniece Jones and William E. (Pat) Winans near Dearborn, MO. She was known as Patty Dean growing up after her mother married Charles Dean. Pat began dating Bill Hales after meeting...

Jun 7, 2018

Duane R. L'Hommedieu 79 of Dearborn Missouri died Thursday June 7, 2018 at a North Kansas City Hospital. Born on May 11, 1939 in Kansas City Mo., to Merle F. and Iva F. (Farrington) L'Hommedieu. He was a graduate of Central High School class of 1957. Duane worked many years as a Lab Technician retiring from Nestle' Corp. He...

May 27, 2018

Eva (Bennett) Gordon 87 of Plattsburg Missouri died Sunday May 27, 2018 at a St Joseph Mo., Hospital. Born on May 17, 1931 in Grayson Mo., to Daniel Clayton and Catherine (Mitchell) Bennett. She grew up and attended school in Plattsburg. On July 12, 1952 she was united in marriage to James Ellis "Junior" Gordon in Bentonville Arkansas. She...

May 19, 2018

William H. "Bill" Brennan Jr., 75 of Plattsburg died Saturday May 19, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. Born on Nov. 16 1942 in Lathrop Missouri to William H. and Eva (Grady) Brennan. Bill was a member of St Ann's Catholic Church Plattsburg. Bill worked for the City of Plattsburg and the Clinton County Court House, he also was...

May 10, 2018

Enid Reed Nesbit 83 of Olathe Kansas died Thursday May 10, 2018 at the Olathe Medical Center. Born on Feb. 21, 1935 in Dodge City Kansas to Paul L. and Clara (McCray) Reed. She was a High School and college graduate and received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Enid worked as a Registered Nurse for many years caring for...

May 4, 2018

Naomi Verenelle White passed away May 4, 2018, at the age of 90. She was born on December 4, 1927 to Chester Arthur McQuate and Grace Lee McQuate in Osborn, Missouri. Naomi was the wife of Manetha Franklin White for 66 years, until Frank's passing in 2013.

Naomi graduated from Cameron High School and earned both undergraduate...

Apr 20, 2018

A single lifetime is brief yet we pack in so many memories. Dixie Ozenberger passed away on April 18 after a brief illness. Dixie was the first child born to E.O. and Myra Bradley in St. Joseph, on March 29, 1933. As the eldest child, she kept a watchful eye on her rowdy younger brothers Emery and Roger. Dixie...

Apr 1, 2018

Ashley N. Parton 21 of Smithville and Lathrop area died Sunday April 1, 2018. Born on Nov. 13, 1996 in North Kansas City Missouri. She was a graduate of Smithville High School and a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church Smithville Missouri. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Franklin L. Parton Sr. Survivors include her mother Lori...

Mar 31, 2018

Don Amos 90 of Plattsburg Missouri died Saturday March 31, 2018 at a healthcare center in Gladstone Missouri. Born on Sept. 16, 1927 in Clinton County Missouri to Jess C. and Erma M. (Barton) Amos. He attended school in Plattsburg and was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Don was a master Plumber and a member of...

Mar 20, 2018

Bernice Siniawski 83 of Kearney Missouri went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday March 20th 2018 at North Kansas City Hospital. Born on May 29, 1934 in Kansas City Missouri to Cecil and Ethel B. (Feindel) Lane. She was a member of the St. Ann's Catholic Church Plattsburg. Bernice loved to play bingo, quilt, sew and crochet....

Mar 19, 2018

Margaret Elaine Morgan, 68, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully Monday, March 19, 2018. She was born November 9, 1949, in Joplin, Missouri. Margaret grew up in Plattsburg most of her life. She was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Helen Faye Morgan; two brothers, Herman Lewis Morgan and...

Mar 18, 2018

Everett A. (Sonny) Hammontree 79 of Plattsburg Missouri died Sunday March 18, 2018 at Cameron Regional Hospital, Cameron Missouri. Born on Feb. 3, 1939 in Cameron Missouri to Ernest A. and Emeline (Jones) Hammontree. Sonny and Marie (Arnold) married on Aug. 6, 1961 at the first Baptist Church in Plattsburg Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Mar 8, 2018

Rosa Niday 83 of Plattsburg Missouri died Thursday March 8, 2018 at a health care center in Liberty Missouri. Born on April 1, 1934 in Garden Grove Iowa to James Keith and Vera Neal (Hockensmith) McBroom. She was a high school graduate and work as an accountant for an insurance company. She was of the Methodist Faith. She was...

Mar 7, 2018

Mary Ellen Jenkins, Plattsburg, MO, was born on December 30, 1915 and passed away March 7, 2018 in Plattsburg, MO. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 17, 2018 with visitation starting at 11:00 A.M. and services at 1:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Plattsburg, MO. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will greet guests for two...