Ralph Irwin Borgeson Jr., 86, passed away on September 10, 2019. Ralph was born on December 6, 1932 in Colby, KS to Ralph and Mildred (Haug) Borgeson. He graduated from Colby High School, and shortly after joined the United States Army, serving four years. Much of that time was spent in Alaska, studying dentistry. Upon his return to Colby, KS he met and married Betty Jo “BJ” Henningsen. Soon after, Ralph and BJ moved from the wheat fields of western Kansas to Kansas City, where...

Larry Hardy Rinehart died peacefully August 12, 2019, after a fall that  resulted in traumatic brain injury. “Hardy” was born April 30, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lawrence and Nadine (Brinkley) Rinehart. He was pre-deceased by his mother and father, his stepfather, James Taylor,  his brother, Paul Rinehart, and his stepbrother, Jimmy Wayne Taylor (Barbara). He is survived by his children, James (Susan) Rinehart, Rebecca Sharp, and Douglas (Beth) Rinehart; his...

Lavina Louise (Moore) Owens, 94, of Kansas City, MO, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born on the family farm September 11, 1925, west of Purdin, MO to the late Joseph and Lola (Horton) Moore. She was the matriarch of the family living in the same home for more than 44 years. She graduated from Prudin High School in 1943. Prior to traveling to Tacoma, Washington to marry her sweetheart Loren E. Owens. The following year they retuned to Purdin to raise...

Jacquelyn L. Lillich, 94, of Kansas City, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  She was born August 31, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas. She will forever be remembered for her quilting, her hard work, dedication to her family and Saturday taco night. She was a cashier most of her career until she began working in the Argentine  High School Cafeteria. She is survived by her sons John (Kathy) Lillich and Chris (Susan) Lillich. 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She...

Walter O. Klamm Jr., 92, of Kansas City, Missouri died Thursday, September 12, 2019. He was born in Parkville, MO on November 17. 1926 to the Late Walter Sr. and Nellie (Friar) Klamm. Walter, a modern day MacGyver, who loved spending time gardening and working in his shop. He retired from General Motors after 43 of service. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty (Carrender) Klamm, Daughters; Teresa and Nancy Klamm; Son, Norman (Susan) Klamm, 4 granddaughters; Heather Klamm, Whitney...

Barbara June (Carter) Eisenbach, daughter of the late David & Martha (Haines) Carter, was born on June 13, 1935 and departed this life on September 4, 2019. At the time of her passing she was 84 years of age. Barbara was raised in Cedar Vale, KS where she later graduated from Cedar Vale High School. Shortly after graduation she was united in marriage to Locke Lemert. Several years after their divorce, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Eisenbach and together they...

William Michael (Mike) Asbury, age 78 of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  Mike was born in Independence, MO on August 12, 1941 and he grew up in the Kansas City area.  He graduated from East High School and attended college at what is now called Missouri University Science & Technology in Rolla, MO.  Mike worked for the Kansas City, MO Public Works Department from 1961 to 1995, where he was a Construction Project Manager.  He joined...

Selden "Brad" Hirni passed away on September 9, 2019.  Selden B. Hirni, was born on August 15, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Clay and Marvel Hirni. Brad was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School and 1963 graduate of William Jewell College. He married his college sweetheart, Rosie, in 1963 and celebrated 56 wonderful years of marriage. He began his teaching career at North Kansas City High School and later became a popular professor at Park College and Webster...

Dorothy Jeanne Altenhofen, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.Dorothy was born August 1, 1927 in Kansas City, MO, daughter of William J. Buessing and Mary E. Koch.  Dorothy graduated from Baileyville High School in 1945.  She attended St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in St. Joseph, MO. Dorothy married Donald Edward Altenhofen on April 8, 1948 in Baileyville, KS.  They were married for 52 years and were...

Myron Eugene Williams, 87, of Pleasant Valley, Missouri passed away on August 24, 2019.   Myron was born on August 5, 1932 in Eagleville, Missouri to Boyd and Cordie (Beeks) Williams. He attended North Kansas City High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Shortly after returning home from the war he met Helen Phipps and the two were married six months later in May of 1953. He was a very talented carpenter and handyman, and spent many years working as a...