Obituaries

Karen Sue Luehrman, 69, passed away on June 2, 2022. Karen was born on April 1, 1953 to Grover Eugene Fales and Mildred May Davidson in Richmond, MO. Karen graduated in 1971 from the Richmond High School in Missouri. Karen met the love of her life, Donald Luehrman in High School and they later married on April 20, 1972. She went to work for the United Telephone Co. until she retired. Karen loved her family dearly. She was their loudest cheerleader. Karen leaves behind a legacy of love, for family, love for cooking and being a blessing to many.

Nadine Battagler, 97, of Orrick, MO, died Friday, June 3, 2022 in Springfield, MO, surrounded by her family and friends.  Nadine was born in rural Ray County Missouri on May 26, 1925 to Charles  and Bessie (Shumate) Peters. Nadine was the youngest of five children. She married Wilbur Battagler on December 22, 1945. Together, they had three children, Marilyn Kay, Karen Sue, and Donnie Kent. 

Connie Sue Cunningham, 73, of Hardin, died Friday, June 3, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. 

Connie was born on March 29, 1949, in Sugar Tree, the daughter of Henrick Frederick and Alberta Louise (Lane) Eiserer.  She was united in marriage to Malcolm Dale Cunningham of Hardin on June 26, 1987; he survives of the home. 

Additional survivors include: son, Justin (Pam) Cunningham of Hardin; and three grandchildren: Geofrey Cunningham, Madison Cunningham, and Alle Mae Cunningham. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Shelly Lorriane Woodroof, 59, of Corder, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Centerpointe Medical Center in Independence, with her loving companion of 20 years, Charles, by her side. 

Shelly was born on October 21, 1962, in Ray County, the daughter of Donald Levi “Don” and Della “Marie” (Sanner) Palmer. 

Survivors include: her companion, Charles Gilbert of the home; brother, Donald Levi Palmer, Jr. of Marshall; sister, Anita (Greg) Rhoades of Richmond; nephew, Christopher Hankins; niece, Amy Stevens; aunt, Mary Minnis; and cousin, Janet Kraft. 

Kenaga, Connie M. 

November 22, 1936 – May 26, 2022 

Connie M. Kenaga, a longtime resident of Richmond, left to be with the Lord. She leaves behind her son Keith (Tracy) and grandsons, Colten and Dillon. Daughter Pam and granddaughters Amber and Heather, and several great grandchildren. Brother Ralph Ayers (Bobbie) and sons. Connie was born to Arthur and Florence Ayers. She was proceeded in death by Paul Kenaga and parents. No service is planned at this time.  

John Joseph Sanders, Jr., 66, of Richmond, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

John was born on May 5, 1956, in WaKeeney, KS, the son of John Joseph and Donna Marie (Riedel) Sanders.  He was united in marriage to Bridget A. Courtney of Rosedale on July 25, 1987; she survives of the home. 

Glen Lee Parkes, 57, of Richmond, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital. 

Glen was born on December 25, 1964, in Richmond, the son of Howard L. and Doris M. (Abbas) Parkes.  He was united in marriage to Tracey M. Hewlett-Parkes of Richmond on July 20, 2018; she survives of the home. 

Larry David Brune, 66, of Richmond, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond. 

Larry was born on February 9, 1956, at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, the son of Lloyd Douglas and Joan (Stephenson) Brune. 

Survivors include: two sisters, Susan (Bruce) Adams and Betty (Tim) Glynn, both of Richmond; nephew, Justin (Courtney) Hook; three nieces: Jamie (Jeremy) McGinnis, Tina Adams, and Amanda Hook; eight great-nephews and great-nieces; two great-great-nieces; several cousins; and aunt, Janet Allen of Houston, TX.