(160) Donald L. Brown Jr., 72, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away on September 20, 2026. He was initiated into the trade on April 7, 1981, and retired on January 1, 2000. He was a proud Pipefitters member with 45 years of service. Donald L. Brown Jr. spent the last 10 years at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton until he passed away, and they took really good care of him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Brown Sr., who was also a proud member of Pipefitter Local 533. He is survived by his brother, Ronnie Brown, and his cousins, William Plattenburg (retired IBEW 124 member), Rebecca Griffin, and Catherine Hoffman. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Warrensburg, MO. 

(159) James P. Kepler, Jr., 74, of California, MO, passed away on September 2, 2026. He was initiated into the trade on February 2, 1976, retired on October 1, 1988, and achieved Life Member status on February 2, 2026. He was a proud pipefitter member with over 50 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Kepler; his children, Stacie Ward, Brett Kepler, and Chad Kepler; bonus children, Tina Fry, Stacey Davenport, and Amanda Borts; one sister, Vicki Brawner; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date.  Online Condolences can be made here.