Obituaries
Mike Niermeyer
Jul 17, 2026
Michael "Mike" Niermeyer, 71, of Otterville passed away peacefully, Friday, July 17, 2026.
He was born on December 28, 1954, in Sedalia, MO, to the late Andy and Mariana (Hostenpiller) Niermeyer.
Mike grew up in Syracuse, MO and was a 1972 graduate of Tipton High School. He also attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. Mike worked as a roofer for...
Eunice Officer
Jul 14, 2026
Eunice Ilene Parnell Officer, 74, of Stover MO, departed to be face-to-face with her Lord on Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026, at Golden Age Living Center, Stover, Missouri surrounded by family. Eunice was born December 11, 1952 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. Eunice graduated from Berean Academy, a private Christian school in 1971 as Salutatorian. Her Education continued with several...
Griff Streit
Jul 7, 2026
Frank Griffin “Griff” Streit, age 83, of Pilot Grove, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home.
He was born February 6, 1943, in Sedalia, the son of Frank Briggs and Mary Genelle (Griffin) Streit.
Griff graduated from Smithton High School in 1961 and attended Central Missouri State University for a year. He later went to California, where he learned the...
Gene Brooks
Jul 5, 2026
Eugene Brooks, II, 86, of Tipton, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Tipton Oak Manor.
He was born on October 27, 1939, in Armstrong, Missouri, the only child of Eugene, Sr. and Margie (Robb) Brooks. Growing up as an only child, Gene developed the strong work ethic and independent spirit that would remain with him throughout his life.
On May 26,...
Betty Zeller
Jul 5, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" Zeller, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born on November 25th, 1937, Betty leaves behind her devoted husband, Bob with whom she shared 69 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on love, family, and unwavering faith. Their marriage was a testament to commitment,...
Benny Hainen
Jun 30, 2026
Bernard Andrew “Benny” Hainen, 78, of Tipton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
He was born August 6, 1947, in Boonville, the son of Bernard Anthony and Mary Ellen (Schibi) Hainen.
As a young man, Benny was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1965 and went on to earn...
Margaret P. Mize
Jun 30, 2026
Margaret Pearl “Margie” Mize, 83, of Pilot Grove, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at her home.
She was born December 8, 1942, in Sweet Springs, the daughter of Isaac Hugh Parkhurst and Anna Blanche (Class) Parkhurst. In 1945, her family purchased a farm near Pilot Grove, where she was raised. She was a graduate of Pilot Grove High School.
On January...
Vernon Gage
Jun 25, 2026
Volney Vernon Gage, Jr. 85, of Tipton, MO, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
He was born on July 9, 1940, in El Monte, California, the son of Volney Vernon, Sr. and Pearl (Matthews) Gage. On June 20, 1964, he was united in marriage to Peggy Hutchison at the Fortuna United Methodist Church.
Vernon...
William "Bill" Hays
Jun 14, 2026
William S. "Bill" Hays, aged 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Tipton, Missouri on June 14, 2026. The farm boy who left his family's century farm for a career in corporate America ultimately returned to his roots, spending his final years among the fields he loved.
Bill was born on July 17, 1947, in Boonville, Missouri to Howard and...
Verna Witte
Jun 11, 2026
Verna Bertha Witte, 102, of Stover, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.
Verna was born on April 22, 1924, in Cole Camp, Missouri, a daughter of Carl and Sophia (Mueller) Steffens. She was baptized on July 14, 1924, and confirmed on July 30, 1939, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cole Camp. Her confirmation...
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....
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