Obituaries

Jun 13, 2021

On the 1st day of March in 1932, August and Laura Alpers Steinmeyer welcomed a daughter into their family and named her Kathleen Louise.  She was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover.  She was a graduate of Stover High School and shortly after graduation moved to Kansas City, where she received her...

Jun 8, 2021

Gary Lee Schnirch came into this world October 3, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas, one of three sons born to Victor August and Violet Lee Nolting Schnirch.  He was baptized October 26, 1948, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover and confirmed June 6, 1965, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Stover.

Gary grew up in the...

Jun 3, 2021

Jeanine Marie Moseley, 59, of Boonville, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Tipton.

She was born August 24, 1961, in Marceline, daughter of Clyde Alonzo and Jeanine Marion (Nelson) Pope.

Jeanine was a beautiful soul. She was strong, smart and talented. Her hobbies included gardening, crafting, painting and playing pool....

May 30, 2021

Virginia F. Hibdon, 68, of Tipton, passed away, Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her home.

She was born June 21, 1952, in Tipton, MO, a daughter of Douglas and Alma (Combs) Peoples.  On February 1, 1969, in Otterville, MO, she married Carl R. Hibdon, who survives of the home.

Virginia was a lifetime member of...

May 28, 2021

Norma Jean (Lemler) Bremer of Smithton, Missouri was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She lived a full and vibrant life rooted in love, family and her community. Norma peacefully passed away at her home May 28, 2021, at the age of 84.   Born May 6, 1937, in Longwood (Pettis County) Missouri to Lee and Agnes (Klein) Lemler....

May 25, 2021

Raymond Eugene Vansell was born on the 17th day of January in 1941 in Crest, Missouri the seventh of twelve children born to Charles and Georgia Miller Vansell.

Raymond, or Gene as he was called by his older siblings, grew up in Stover, graduating from Stover High School in 1959.  On August 20, 1960, Raymond was united...

May 23, 2021

Ruth Marie Barbour, 80, of Tipton, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

She was born October 27, 1940, in Tipton, daughter of Talton and Nora (Wolf) Embry.

On November 4, 1958, in Tipton, she married Jimmy Don Barbour, who survives of the home.

Ruth was a 1958 graduate of...

May 22, 2021

It was on the 2nd of November in 1967, that Harry and Lucille Marriott Beckmann welcomed their first child, Shannon Harry, into this world in Sedalia.

Growing up on the family farm Harry and Lu taught him hard work, the importance of family and a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed sharing that knowledge when his younger...

May 18, 2021

Blaze Austin Belt, 20, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

He was born July 13, 2000, in Jefferson City, son of James Adam Belt and Kora Marie (Davis).

Blaze attended Tipton High School, graduating in 2019. While in high school, he played football and attended Vo-Tech at State Fair Community College....

May 15, 2021

Shirley Jean Klenklen, 73, of Clear Creek, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

She was born September 28, 1947, in Boonville, daughter of Andrew and Eleanora (Larm) Klenklen.

Shirley was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....

May 14, 2021

Melva Jean Arnold “Jeannie” 81, of Bunceton, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

Mrs. Arnold was born August 5, 1939, in Martinsburg, Missouri to Henry and Gertrude (Green) Davis.  Jeannie married Robert Arnold on July 29, 1962.

She graduated high school from Laboratory School in 1957.  She was a factory worker...

May 13, 2021

Gayle Ann Klamm, age 83, of Ivy Bend passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Laurie Care Center.      It was on December 28, 1937 that Frank and Mildred (Parkins) Conklin welcomed their late Christmas present, Gayle, into the world in Kansas City, Kansas.      In her life, Gayle was a Baker for Park College in Parkville, Mo.      She loved...

May 8, 2021

Richard C. Nason, age 58 of Stover passed away Saturday morning, May 8, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.

He was born January 21, 1963, in Portland, Maine and was the son of Phil Nason and Gloria Alexander.

He served his country in the Armed Forces.

For most of his...

May 7, 2021

Mr. George Henry Stegner, of Marthasville, MO., passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 22, 1926 in Pilot Grove, MO., to the late Elmer John and Marcia Alma (nee: Schlotzhauer) Stegner.  Henry had reached the age of 95 years.

Henry grew up in Pilot Grove, MO., where he was...

Apr 29, 2021

ANTHONY LEE CARTER   "TONY" TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.  DIED APRIL 29, 2021 AT HIS HOME WITH HIS WIFE OF 39 YEARS, EGYPH AND FAMILY BY HIS SIDE.  HE WAS RETIRED FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. HE MOVED TO THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS IN 2010 AFTER RETIRING . HE ENJOYED THE LAKE, FISHING, BOATING AND HANGING OUT...

Apr 28, 2021

Irene C. Caughron, 89, of Tipton, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

Born August 15, 1931, she was one of four children of Carl and Elvie (Manderfield) Moore.

Irene was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She will be remembered as fun and spunky.

Surviving are a daughter, Leslie McCormick,...

Apr 22, 2021

Robert Dwight (Bobby) Thomas, 63, was taken too soon on April 22, 2021. Bobby resided all his life on his family farm, established in 1885, where he grew both grain and livestock. He was named Outstanding Farmer of 2006 by Cooper Soil and Water Conservation District. He served on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) board, was President of the...

Apr 17, 2021

It was the first day of October in 1946 in Windsor, MO that Sharon Elaine Loman came into this world. She was one of three children born to Harold and Genevieve Harms Loman and the only girl.

Harold and Genevieve had Sharon baptized and later confirmed at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp.  Sharon grew...

Apr 17, 2021

Wayne Eugene Farris was born November 10, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas.  He was one of two children and the only son of Harry Fredrick and Viola Grace Glitten Farris.

He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.  At the age of 17, Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country aboard the USS Warrick, receiving his...

Apr 6, 2021

Dorcas Joy “Dorie” Cannella, age 77, of Gravois Mills passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home. It was the 10th of June in 1943 when Rev. Marvin and Paula Klug Kammrath welcomed Dorcas into their lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a 1961 graduate of Hales Corners and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education in...