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Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office warns of scam

We are currently working a Grandparent scam in Linn County. What is a Grandparent scam?

The phone rings, and the caller claims to be a relative in some sort of distress. They've been in a car accident, or they've been arrested, and they need you to send money right away. Often the caller claims to be a grandchild, and a worried grandparent rushes to help.

Please talk to those in your life about this scam, we are seeing it happen frequently.

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Obituary - Julie Anne Bretz

Julie Anne (Kropf) Bretz of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Research Medical Center surrounded by her family. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Julie was born August 30, 1972, to Kirby and Stephanie (Larsen) Kropf in Harrisonville, MO. She was united in marriage to Travis Lee Bretz on November 11, 1990, in Springfield, MO. Julie graduated from Harrisonville High School. One thing is for certain, Julie was never a quitter no matter what the task she stayed the course until she accomplished her goal(s). One of these goals was to attain her CDL and drive the ‘big rigs’ coast-to-coast. When physical limitations forced her to park her big rig, she turned to her first true love – her family and became a loving and devoted stay-at-home mom and grandma. Julie was a true believer in Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She gained strength in knowing that He was by her side through whatever life threw her way and we take solace in knowing that she is no longer in pain and resting in his Heavenly arms until we meet again.

Julie is preceded in death by her husband, Travis Lee Bretz; her father, Kirby Kropf; and grandparents: Jack and Marjorie Kropf and Wally and Adeline Larsen. She is survived by her mother, Stephanie Kropf, Harrisonville, MO; daughters: Shelbi (Nicholas) Tinsley, Harrisonville, MO; Savanna Williams, Harrisonville, MO; and Serenity Getty of the home; the love of her life, Rodney Breit, of the home; grandchildren: Ezekiel and Eleanor Tinsley, Harrisonville, MO; Jayden and Beau Williams, Belton, MO; and Aurora and Nova Williams, Harrisonville, MO; brothers: Kyle (Jenn) Kropf, Olathe, KS; and Brian (Crystal) Rialti, Kansas City, MO; as well as, many extended family members and friends.

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Research Medical Center ICU for their relentless pursuit in providing outstanding medical care to Julie and supporting us during this difficult time.

Obituary - Pamela Marie Hardenbrook

Pam Marie Hardenbrook of Garden City, Missouri was born September 28, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Robert & Genevieve Hardenbrook. She departed her life on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Pam was an avid chiefs fan, had a love for fast cars, the game of bingo, going to the river boats, loved bird watching red cardinals and hummingbirds, buying anything purple or had roses. She loved her family dearly.

Pam is Proceeded in death by her parents Robert & Genevieve Hardenbrook, brother James Hardenbrook, and niece Susan.

Pam is survived by her spouse Danny, daughter Teresa, grandchildren Jeston, Janae, Brad, Kelly, Jachob, Jesse, Halie, Kortney, Autumn, Luke, Dylan. Great grandchildren Jay, Bennie, and Sage. Sisters Rita and Barbara and brothers Vance and Steve. Along with many other friends and family.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Garden City, Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

Obituary - William Gene (Bill) Carroll

William Gene (Bill) Carroll, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Bill was born January 19, 1937, near St. Paul, KS to Gerald Edwin Carroll and Teresa Eva (Teddy) (Schoenhofer) Carroll.

Bill graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Walnut, KS with the class of 1954. He was the owner, operator, and lessee of two filling stations in Walnut, and was a fry cook in a fast-food restaurant in Wichita, KS. Bill sold insurance door to door in Oklahoma City, OK and in Nevada, MO. He was also the Building Inspector for the City of Nevada for sixteen years, retiring in 1998.

Bill married Peggy Diskin in 1956 and five children were born to this union: Mary Ann, Mark, Steven, Charlotte, and John.

Bill married Norma Fanning in 1968, and one daughter, Natalie, was born.

Bill built his home in Umber View Heights, a little South of Stockton, MO. He loved his home and living close to the lake. He had a boat, and loved to go waterskiing, to the Rock Quarry to tie up with friends, visit and have a few beers. For years in the fall, he would have his annual Octoberfest, with food, drink, and lots of stories. Bill was a pool player, and he and his friend Dutch would go to pool tournaments around the vicinity on Friday nights during the winter months, and sometimes there would be Poker games at the long table upstairs at his house. In the summertime he would play golf at the Stockton Country Club even getting a “Hole in One” in 2015, which was quite an accomplishment.

Bill was a collector of many things, going to garage sales, auctions, and antique stores. He often times would bring something home that would need to be refinished, so he would do the refinishing and then resell it.

His family takes comfort in knowing that towards the end of his life, Bill accepted Christ as his personal Savior and now resides in Heaven.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, two brothers, one granddaughter, one nephew, and an infant daughter, Mary Ann. He is survived by his five children, Mark Carroll (Janice), Pratt, KS, Steve Carroll, Richmond, MO, Charlotte Smardo, Kansas City, MO, John Carroll (Kim), Iola, KS, and Natalie Foreman, Nevada, MO; and two sisters, Marilyn Carroll, and Jane McGuire, both of Colorado; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private committal will be held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in near Walnut, KS at a later date