Mary Elizabeth Kramer was born to James A. and Dorothy A. Cox on Apr. 24, 1957, in Excelsior Springs, MO. She passed away at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, on May 25, 2022.  

Arrangements are through Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Lawson 816-580-3000. 

Catherine Lee Coleman passed away peacefully in her home on July 23, 2022 at Colony Plaza Apartments in Excelsior Springs, MO. Born Dec. 3, 1960 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO, she was the daughter of Melvin and Helen Pollard; the fourth of six children.  

Gordon Ray Wilson, 86, of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away on Aug. 26, 2022 at home. 

Grace Kathleen Howe, 71, of Orrick, MO passed away at home.  

Kathy was born September 21, 1950 in Warsaw, MO to Willis Earl Barb and Evelyn Barb. Kathy served over 20 years as the director of the Salvation Army, changing many lives. Kathy also had a passion for wedding planning and grandchildren. She helped run Children's Sunday School at Prathersville Bible Church for many years.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dennis; and sisters, Caroline, Suzanne and Mary Roth.