Obituaries

Elora Marie Moentmann, 91, passed away June 3, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in north Kansas City, Mo. Elora was born on March 8, 1935, at the home of her parents, Marie (Wittrock) and Edward Brandt, in Cole Camp. She was raised on a farm between Cole Camp and Stover. There, she attended Lutheran School in Stover, where German was her prevalent early language.

May 21 1960 - June 3, 2026

March 8, 1935 - June 3, 2026

March 4, 1940 - June 1, 2026

June 6, 1929 - June 4, 2026

August 19, 1972 - May 28, 2026

Mary Lou Hursman, 81, of Higginsville, died on May 27, 2026 at Research Medical Center.

Evelyn Lynch passed away at home on May 14, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on Feb. 17, 1926, in Malta Bend, Evelyn was the daughter of Alva C. Gauldin and Sarah K. Gauldin.

July 16, 1944 - May 27, 2026