All Obituaries

Dean Kilgore - age 79 of Polo, MO passed away Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO. Arrangements are pending at this time under the care and direction of Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo, MO. (660) 354-2214. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com   Full Obituary Pending Family Approval. 

  Donald "Wayne" Carder - age 83 of Gallatin, MO passed away Tuesday morning, April 13th, 2021 at his home. Wayne was born on June 17th, 1937 the son of Everett and Ruby (Tague) Carder in Gallatin, MO. Ruby passed away at a young age and Wayne was raised by his father and stepmother, Rila Creekmore. He attended school at Lock Springs, Carlow and was a graduate of Gallatin High School. Wayne served in the United States Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1963. He...

Matthew J Martin, 46 of Brownsville, NE and Preston ID passed away April 2nd 2021 after a tragic accident in Daviess County MO. Matt was born January 6th 1975 to Scott and Vicki Martin in Logan UT. He graduated from Preston High School in 1993. Matt obtained an associates degree at Idaho State University in electrical engineering. He was an avid golfer and truly had a love for all sports. Matt enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He was a Raiders, Chicago Cubs, and NASCAR fan. Matt is...

  Juanita "Kay" (Curtis) Cecil - age 80 of Chillicothe, MO passed away Thursday afternoon, April 1st, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Kay was born on October 4th, 1940 the daughter of Paul and Irma (Reed) Curtis in Jamesport, MO.  She was a graduate of Gallatin High School.  In 1959, Kay was united in marriage to Lee Glenn Baldwin Jr. of Kidder, MO and to this union Lori, Gina, Jerry and Paul were born. They later divorced. In 1982 she was united...

  Sandy Turner - age 71 of Polo, MO passed away Saturday afternoon, March 27th, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Sandy was born on January 3rd, 1950, the daughter of Earl and Evelyn (Shores) Martindale in Kansas City, MO.  She grew up in Kansas City and was a graduate of Southeast High School.  Sandy was united in marriage to Thomas Turner in North Kansas City and made their home there, before settling in Polo in 1995.  She worked for an...

  Shirley Gallup - age 84 of Cameron, MO passed away Saturday morning, March 27th, 2021 at The Village of Cameron.  Shirley was born on February 24th, 1937 the daughter of Harley and Opal (Rice) Holcomb in Gallatin, MO.  She was a 1955 graduate of Gallatin High School. She was united in marriage to James R. Gallup in Miami, OK.  Shirley worked as a secretary for Standard Oil and John Knox Village in Kansas City prior to retirement.  She and Jim retired to Lake...

Cooper Horace Brelsford departed his earthly life in Christ Jesus for his eternal, long- anticipated heavenly home on March 23, 2021. Horace was born on January 18 1930 in Polo, Missouri to Hiram and Hattie (Cooper) Brelsford. He attended Kansas City Bible College (now Calvary University) where he met Lela Jane Swanson.  They were married in 1953.  After graduation, Horace would enter into a lifetime of service to the Lord as a pastor.  He faithfully served several churches...

  Esther J. Stutes - age 95 of Lathrop, MO passed away Sunday morning, March 21st, 2021 at Oak Ridge of Plattsburg. Esther was born on May 18th, 1925 the daughter of Tracy and Irma Belle (White) Crisman in Mendon, MO. In 1943, she became a member of the Mendon Methodist Church, where she was active in many of the church organizations and activities. Esther was also active in 4-H.  She learned to sew at an early age and made many of her own clothes, and clothes for others. Counted...

Glen Dale Lynch - age 66, a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, MO passed away Wednesday night, March 17th, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Dale was born on February 5th, 1955 the son of Earnest Dale and Helen Louise (Vance) Lynch in St. Joseph, MO.  He worked as a truck driver.  Dale was a member of the Word of Life Church in St. Joseph.  He enjoyed going to the casino. Dale was ornery and mischievous.  Dale was preceded in death by his parents and...

  Roy D. Wieneke - age 97 of Lathrop, MO passed away Sunday morning, March 14th, 2021 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. Roy was born on June 9th, 1923 the son of Adolph and Jennie (Haynes) Wieneke in Bloomfield, IA.  He was a 1941 graduate of Bloomfield High School. On October 14th, 1943 he was united in marriage to Marcella Yearns in Memphis, MO. Roy served in the United States Army during World War II.  The family moved to Lathrop in 1949.  He worked as a...