Obituaries
Sandra Koechner
Jun 9, 2026
Sandra R. Koechner, 80, of Tipton, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
She was born on June 15, 1945, in Raytown, MO, a daughter of Ray and Inez (Adkins) Brizendine. On April 11, 1964, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton she married JD Koechner.
Sandy will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit,...
Paul David Hirst
Jun 8, 2026
Paul David Hirst, 86, of Tipton, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by his family at Tipton Oak Manor.
He was born on January 10, 1940, in Jefferson City, Missouri, a son of Robert Vest, Sr. and Fern Lucille (McGill) Hirst. On June 1, 1963, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gravois Mills, Missouri, he was united in marriage to...
John A. Downs
May 23, 2026
John Allen Downs, 83, of Fortuna, passed away early Saturday, May 23, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
He was born June 8, 1942, in Marshall, one of ten children born to Charles and Adelle (Dehn) Downs. On September 2, 1961, in Kansas City, he was united in marriage to Barbara Mayhugh.
John spent many years as an...
Anthony Gambino
May 6, 2026
Anthony Francis "Tony" Gambino passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2026, beside his beloved wife, Rebecca. Cancer came quickly and Tony passed in his sleep surrounded by love.
Tony was born on March 19, 1948, in New York City, New York. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict, where he worked as...
Barbara Broyles
Apr 29, 2026
Barbara Broyles, 90, of Tipton, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at. St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on September 5, 1935, in Mannington Township, New Jersey, a daughter of Thomas and Virginia (Girtain) Gaddy. While growing up in New Jersey, she was affectionately known as “Bobbie” by her parents and siblings....
Connie Polm
Apr 28, 2026
Connie Polm, 91, of Stover, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.
She was born on July 27, 1934, in Moore, Oklahoma, the oldest daughter of Tony and Sylvia (Woods) Davidson. Connie grew up with a strong sense of family that would remain central throughout her life.
In 1958, she was united in...
Gary Lee Burch
Apr 25, 2026
Gary Lee Burch, 71, of Tipton, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home.
Gary was born on March 11, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of David Arnold, Sr. and Barbara (Schultz) Burch. He grew up in the Kansas City area and was a proud graduate of Turner High School.
Gary dedicated many years of his life to his...
Alfred Otto Twenter
Apr 4, 2026
Alfred Otto Twenter, 101, a lifelong resident of the Clear Creek community, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.
He was born in Clear Creek, Missouri, one of ten children to John and Mary Magdalene (Gramlich) Twenter. Growing up in a large family, Alfred learned early the values of dedication, perseverance, and the importance of community-values...
Minnie Lena Jett
Mar 31, 2026
Minnie Lena Jett, 85, of Stover, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
She was born on June 3, 1940, in Hughesville, Missouri, a daughter of William and Katie (Heismeyer) Monsees. On January 27, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, Minnie was united in marriage to Clifford Eugene Jett. To this union, three children were born....
Dennis Leo Knipp
Mar 28, 2026
Dennis Leo Knipp, 90, of Pilot Grove, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.
He was born on January 5, 1936, in Tipton, Missouri, a son of Peter Joseph Knipp, Jr. and Emma (Kramer) Knipp. On October 12, 1963, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pilot Grove, Dennis was united in marriage to Joan Marie Spaedy....
Roger Korte
Mar 19, 2026
Roger Korte, 93 of Pilot Grove passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.
Roger’s life was one defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a love for the simple joys that brought him happiness.
He was born on May 23, 1932, in Overton, MO, a son of Gilbert and Helena (Sieckmann) Korte.
He was united in marriage...
Nathian R. Harris
Mar 19, 2026
Nathian Ray Harris, 67, of Florence, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born February 14, 1959, in Fairbury, Illinois, the only child of Bernard and Viola (Wessel) Harris.
Nathian graduated from Fairbury-Cropsey High School in 1977. On June 9, 1979, he married Judith A. VanAntwerp in Fairbury, and they shared 46 years...
Karen Sue Watring
Mar 16, 2026
Karen Sue Watring, 71, of Pilot Grove, died on Monday, March 16, 2026.
She was born on November 19, 1954, in Boonville, MO, a daughter of Earl and Jeannette (Hartman) Kammerich.
On February 25, 1972, in Pilot Grove, Karen was united in marriage to Leonard Frank Watring, who survives of the home. Their marriage was a testament to love, faith, and partnership,...
Elaine Marriott
Mar 2, 2026
Elaine M. (Tagtmeyer) Marriott, 83, of Stover, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born February 24, 1943, in Stover, Missouri, the daughter of Edmund and Clara (Ehlers) Tagtmeyer, who preceded her in death.
On December 1, 1962, in Stover, Missouri, Elaine was united in marriage to Donald R. Marriott, who preceded her death...
Carl Lee Waller
Feb 26, 2026
Carl Lee Waller, 68, of Pilot Grove, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.
He was born on September 21, 1957, in Boonville, MO, a son of Carl E. and Adell (Lindsley) Waller.
Carl Lee was a proud 1975 graduate of Pilot Grove High School. On August 7, 1976, he was united...
Anthony "Andy" Leon James
Feb 18, 2026
Anthony "Andy" Leon James 69, of Gravois Mills, passed away, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home.
Andy was born on October 2, 1956, in Versailles, MO, a son of Melvin and Mary (Sidebottom) James. On July 7, 1979, in Gravois Mills he married Nancy (Willers) James who survives of the home.
Andy spent over 40 years working at Fasco in Eldon,...
James F. Zumsteg
Feb 18, 2026
James Franklin “Jim” Zumsteg, 86, of Otterville, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 19, 1939, at the family home north of Otterville, the son of Lewis Franklin and Ruth May (Gorman) Zumsteg. He graduated from Otterville High School in 1957 and later served in the United States Army.
On December 28,...
Marilyn Fay Stafford
Feb 15, 2026
Marilyn Fay Stafford, 82, of Nixa, MO, formerly of Stover, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home in Nixa.
She was born on July 7, 1943, in Stover, Missouri, a daughter of Richard and Hazel Fajen.
Marilyn grew up in Stover and was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she formed a strong foundation of faith that remained important...
Cloetta Faye Ogalsbee
Feb 9, 2026
Cloetta Faye Ogalsbee, 87, of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.
She was born on December 7, 1938 in Lukin, Illinois to Ervie and Perna Inyart.
Cloetta worked at the Shoe Factory in Tipton and owned and operated the Silver Dollar Saloon in Otterville
She loved spending time with her friends and family and her beloved dog Lucky. She enjoyed...
Charles Alfred Drury, III
Feb 9, 2026
Charles Alfred Drury, III, 90 years of age, of rural Stover, Missouri died on February 9, 2026.
He was born to the late Charles Alfred Drury, II and Louise Viola (Bishop) Drury in Chicago, Illinois on October 10, 1935. He grew up farming in central Illinois and graduated from Jerseyville High School in 1953. Charles married Elsie Mae Christen on February...
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