Douglas Struby passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 6, 2022. Doug was born in Moberly, MO on Feb. 17, 1952, to Harry and Irene Struby.  

He graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in 1970 and Baker University in 1975, where he played basketball.  

Doug was a kind soul who always enjoyed meeting new people, was loyal to his friends, and was a HUGE animal lover. His true pride and joy were his family…especially his grandkids, nieces, and nephews.  

Donna Dee (Bayless) Jacques, 85, of Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, and formerly of Westbrook of Kearney, passed away Aug. 9, 2022. 

Donna was born Apr. 11, 1937, in Crawford County, MO, the third of five children of Samuel Christopher and Martha Ellen (Ferris) Bayless. Donna retired as a Quality Appraisal Specialist for the Federal Government. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, the Order of the Eastern Star, and NARFE.   

Francis Lee Williams (“Bugs”), 90, Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. 

Larry Hermreck, 82, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on July 30, 2022, with family by his side.  The youngest son of Fred and Beulah Hermreck, Larry lived in varied places, from MO, CO, to FL.  He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. 
 
Larry began his career in finance in 1963 in Marshall, MO, with Tower and Loan. He moved to the Excelsior Springs Savings and Loan in approximately 1973. He retired from the Community Bank/North American Savings Bank as Chief Executive Officer in 1999 after over 25 years of service.