Obituaries

Body Daniel Martin “Dan” Powell, 64, of Excelsior Springs, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Liberty Hospital after a long hard-fought battle with complications from Covid – 19.

Body Madonna Jean Svaglic, a 64-year-old Trenton, MO resident, passed Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her residence in Trenton.  She is to be cremated with services being held at Cotton Creek Cowboy Chapel located at 40794 E 144th St.

Body Joan (Curtis) Hamilton, 94, of Richmond, Missouri, passed on September 1, 2021.   Joan was born on May 21, 1927, to Ray and Orpha Curtis of Atherton and due to her mother’s illness, was raised by numerous family members.

Body 10/4/1955-9/3/2021  Deborah L. Knutter, 65 years, of Orrick, passed away on Friday September 3, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital.

Body Melvin Ray Boeschen, 67, of Polo, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City, MO.  Melvin was born on October 11, 1953, in Kansas City, MO the son of Marcellus and Peachie Jewell (Renner) Boeschen.

Body Larry Joe Kincaid - age 82 of Polo, MO passed away on Tuesday morning, September 7th, 2021 at Redwood of Cameron. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Polo American Legion Post #557 or the Caldwell County Nutrition Center in care of the funeral home.

Body Phyllis Roberta Maidment, 86, of Independence, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home. Phyllis was born on May 6, 1935 in Camden the daughter of Frank and Mabel (Duncan) Neal.

Body Michael William Ford, 57, died on August 12, 2021.  Michael was born on January 3, 1964, in Turlock, California to Richard Dale Ford and Betty Gene Ford (Clancy).  Mike later moved to the Ray County area where he lived most of his childhood life and a portion of his adult life.

Body Gary Franklin Hill, 80, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Thursday August 5, 2021.  He passed peacefully at home with family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Body Ricky Alan Baker, 63, of Richmond, died Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospice House Rick was born on September 6, 1957, in Richmond, Missouri the son of Kenneth Leroy and Mary Louise (Arnold) Baker.