Obituaries

Helen Rose (Lang) Franken

Dec 25, 2021

Helen Rose (Lang) Franken, 88, joined heaven’s angels on December 25, 2021, in Overland Park, KS. The seventh of nine siblings, Helen was born on May 10, 1933, in Boonville, MO, to Joseph and Rosa Lang. In 1951, she was the first in her family to graduate high school (Pilot Grove).

On a blizzard-ing Christmas Eve in...

Danny Duane Coulston

Dec 25, 2021

Danny Duane Coulston, 75, formerly of Idaho, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at his daughter's home in Stover, MO.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of Meisenheimer Funeral Home, Tipton, MO.

Dorothy Jane Thompson

Dec 22, 2021

Dorothy Jane Thompson, 79, of Stover, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, MO.

She was born on May 6, 1942, in Bolivar, MO, a daughter of Carl and Vera Evelyn (Farmer) Stalker.  On December 1, 1960, in Venita, OK, she married James H. Thompson, who preceded her in death...

Mark A. Gerke

Dec 15, 2021

Mark Alan Gerke, 68, of Pilot Grove, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.

Born June 15, 1953, in Boonville, he was one of four children of Robert Mikel and Veloris Bernadette (Twenter) Gerke.

On January 28, 1978, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pilot Grove, he was united in...

Esther Boeschen

Dec 9, 2021

Esther Lorraine Boeschen, 86, of Stover, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia.

She was born August 27, 1935, in Cole Camp, daughter of Calbert Bush Sr. and Pearl (Braden) Bush.

On May 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Marvin E. “Bud” Boeschen. Bud preceded...

Shelly Koppi

Dec 8, 2021

Shelly Koppi, age 53, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Ozark Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage Beach.

It was the 18th day of August in 1968 when Ross Jr. and Betty (Kunkle) Longstreet welcomed their baby girl, Shelly Mae, into their home in Orlando, Florida.

In October 1996, Shelly...

James L. Gerling

Dec 8, 2021

James Louis Gerling, 71, of Lathrop, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Excelsior Springs Medical Center.

He was born February 2, 1950, in Boonville, son of John Leo and Bertha Louise (Imhoff) Gerling.

On September 28, 1973, in Pilot Grove, he married Martha M. (Reuter).

James was a 1968 graduate of...

Lee I. Schmitt

Dec 4, 2021

Lee I. Schmitt, 88, of Tipton, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

He was born April 4, 1933, in Tipton, son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schollmeyer) Schmitt.

On October 26, 1957, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Tipton, he married Shirley Salzman, who preceded him in death on February 14, 1992....

Joyceylon "Becky" House

Dec 3, 2021

Joyceylon (Becky) House, age 82, of Stover, MO passed away peacefully Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home.

Becky was born on August 11 th , 1939 the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Mills) Wiard. Becky had 3 sisters Mertyl, Charlsie, and Elta and grew up in Claycomo, MO.

Becky wed Clarence Wiggins in 1957...

Lynda Kaye Lyles

Nov 23, 2021

Lynda Kaye Lyles, 65, of Tipton, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at StoneBridge Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City, MO.

She was born August 26, 1956, in Tipton, MO, a daughter of Jr. and Jackie Fairfax.  On May 26, 1984, in Tipton, MO, she married Rodney Lyles who preceded her in death on December 18,...

Stephen E. Nau

Nov 21, 2021

Stephen Edward Nau, 73, of Boonville, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

He was born September 25, 1948, in Dodge City, KS, son of Carl Henry and Betty Irene (Shean) Nau.

On March 2, 1968, he married Marva Lee (Herndon), who preceded him in death on December 3, 1988....

Deborah Lee (Jones) Fassler

Nov 13, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Lee Fassler, 71, of Tipton, MO, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her home. She was born in Excelsior Springs, MO on September 4, 1950, the daughter of Cecil and Norma (Oldham) Jones who preceded her in death.

Debbie was a graduate of Tipton High School Class of 1968. She worked as a cosmetologist...

Martin A. Andrews

Nov 9, 2021

Martin Arvil Andrews, age 82, of Columbia, passed away on November 9, 2021 at Boone Hospital Center.

He was born August 16, 1939, in Fayette, Missouri, to Arvil A. and Helen (Yeager) Andrews, who preceded him in death.

Martin was married on June 22, 1968 to Letha Sweezer in Columbia. He worked for several years...

Donna Kay (Bader) Lorenz

Nov 8, 2021

Donna Kay (Bader) Lorenz, 65, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed peacefully into the arms of God on November 8, 2021 in the company of her family at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, MO.

Donna was born October 31, 1956, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, MO. She was the daughter of Gene Eldon Scott and Mary Agnes (Heisler)...

Austin T. Rasa

Nov 6, 2021

Austin Taylor Rasa, 31, of Otterville, passed away early Saturday, November 6, 2021, near Otterville, as a result of an auto accident.

Born November 28, 1989, in Columbia, he was one of three children of Roy A. Rasa and Bobi Jo (Griblin) Gaertner.

Austin was a 2008 graduate of Morgan County High School in Stover....

Ronnie Weicken

Nov 5, 2021

Ronnie Weicken, age 57, of Versailles passed away Friday, November 5, 2021.

It was on the 10 th day of September in 1964 when Raymond O. and Mable A. Weicken welcomed their sweet boy, Ronald Allen, into their loving home.

Stover school has always held a special place in Ronnie’s heart because he was a...

Betty Jean (Brant) Knipp

Nov 4, 2021

Betty Jean Knipp, 90, of Tipton, MO passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at California Care Center in California, MO.

She was born January 27, 1931, in Bunceton, MO, daughter of Edward W “Paddle” and Gladys Akin Brant, who preceded her in death.

On April 5, 1951, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Betty was married to...

Heinz Schupp

Nov 3, 2021

Heinz Edward Schupp of Stover passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the age of 98. He was born May 21, 1923 near Bebra, Missouri, the oldest son of the late Ernest August William and Erna Doretta Rica Lena (Willmer) Schupp.

Heinz attended the Martin School District #29, Stover through the 8th grade. He helped farm on...

Tim King

Oct 28, 2021

Tim King, age 27, of Barnett passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home.

It was the 11th day of January in 1994 when Jeffery and Brenda Wehrman King welcomed their baby boy, Timothy Wayne, into their home.

Tim was an avid drum player and liked music. He kept his dad's tradition alive of...

William “Billy” Claudis Wilkey

Oct 28, 2021

William “Billy” Claudis Wilkey, 78, of Grand Pass, MO, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor, Tipton, MO.

Billy was born in Mt. Home, AR on Februrary17,1943, to Anderson “Andy” and Cassie (Harrison) Wilkey, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Joann Lea Vielbig on July 4, 1981....