Obituaries

Dec 12, 2019

John L. Heimsoth, Jr., age 95, of Stover, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, where he had been a resident for the past few months.

He was born September 23, 1924, in Stover, a son of John L. Sr., and Francis “Fannie” Kipp Heimsoth.  He was baptized October 5,...

Dec 4, 2019

A very bright light went out on December 4th, 2019 as Darel Wendelburg left this earthly life for eternal rest.

Darel was born on January 4th, 1940 in Hutchinson, Kansas, and grew up in Stafford, a close-knit farming community in central Kansas. His parents, Louis and Ena, his sister Geraldine and brother Loren preceded him...

Nov 29, 2019

Stanley LeRoy Stegner, age 95 of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Friday afternoon, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. LeRoy was born January 28, 1924 to Elmer and Alma Stegner in Pilot Grove where he has been a lifelong resident.

LeRoy, a WWII veteran, served his country in the US Navy, stationed in...

Nov 28, 2019

Jonathan Ray Oehrke, age 56, lifelong resident of Stover, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 28, 2019, at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City.

He was born September 25, 1963, in Versailles the youngest child of Glenn W. and Donice Alpers Oehrke.  Jonathan was baptized October 13, 1963 and confirmed April 12, 1981, at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Nov 21, 2019

Rusty Williams, 60, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s SSM in Jefferson City with his family at his side. He was born in Sedalia, the son of Sidney and Emma Rose Knipp Dubbert and Robert Williams.

Rusty was a graduate of Tipton High School Class of 1978. He and...

Nov 19, 2019

Ruby C. Harms, age 102, passed away November 19, 2019, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg where she had lived for many years.

She was born March 31, 1917, on the family farm at Little Buffalo south of Stover, the youngest of six children born to John and Dora Ebeling Harms.

As a young...

Nov 18, 2019

Julia Ann Kern, age 84, of the Ivy Bend community south of Stover, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, November 18, 2019, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

She was born June 21, 1935, on the family farm near Hiawatha, Kansas, a daughter of John and Mary Barnhisel Kreuzburg.  On December 18, 1965, in Oskaloosa, Kansas, Julia...

Nov 16, 2019

Johnnie Ray Lewis, 80, of Syracuse, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his residence with his family at his side. He was one of 8 children born to Austin Lee and Lena Belle Lewis near Syracuse.

After graduating from the Tipton High School, he soon married Delores Kruse on February 1, 1957, celebrating...

Nov 3, 2019

Frances Marcell Wayson, age 69, of Stover, passed away suddenly, Sunday, November 3, 2019, at her home.

She was born Jan. 21, 1950.

Frances loved camping, fishing, playing poker, pinochle, taking care of her tomato plants and Elvis.

She was of the Baptist Faith.

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Oct 25, 2019

Bettie Marie (Schlotzhauer) Wolfe, age 89, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Katy Manor, Pilot Grove.

Bettie was born February 14, 1930 in Pilot Grove, to Herbert and Edna (Bail) Schlotzhauer. She was married to A.J. Wolfe May 1, 1949.

Preceding Bettie M. Wolfe in death were her...

Oct 22, 2019

Treva Lacetta Williams, age 98, of Tipton, Missouri passed away at home Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

Treva was born March 12, 1921 to John Morris and Maggie Verlina Powell in Arlington, Colorado. She was one of seven children. Treva’s grandparents were immigrants from Wales in the early 1860’s settling in Pennsylvania. Her grandfather was a...

Oct 20, 2019

Angeline Frances Richerson, age 92 of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away very peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2019 with her large, loving family by her side.

Angeline was born July 17, 1927 in Glasgow, Missouri. She was one of ten children born to John William and Johanna Cecelia Weber.

During WWII, Angeline and...

Oct 17, 2019

Glenda Gregory Holliday Veulemans passed into the care of our Lord at her home in Sedalia, MO. She was 87 years old when she left us on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Our wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was born November 17, 1931, in Bunceton, MO, daughter of Glenn Robertson Holliday and Dorothy Alexander...

Oct 8, 2019

Reba Jo Emeterio, age 58, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at her home with her sisters by her side.

She was born April 8, 1961, in Bonne Terre, a daughter of Jake Charlie and Wilmer Anita Hightower Wougamon.  On April 7, 1979, in Victoria, Reba was united in marriage to Gregory Stephen Emeterio, who...

Oct 4, 2019

Laura Marie Kirchner Brauer, 102, died October 4, 2019 at Tipton Oak Manor, Tipton, Missouri.

She was born near Otterville in Cooper County Missouri on September 1, 1917, the daughter of Roger E. Kirchner and Lena E. Gochenour Kirchner. On June 9, 1940, at the Syracuse Baptist Church, she married Herbert Halley Brauer who died...

Sep 30, 2019

Carole Lee Gochenour, 1936-2019

Carole Lee (Brooks) Gochenour, 83, of Boonville, died Monday, September 30, 2019, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. Per her wishes, there will be no services.

Carole was born in Boonville on September 20, 1936, to Virginia Lee (Drinkwater) and Dennis Carroll Brooks. She graduated from Boonville...

Sep 23, 2019

Clem Herbert Twenter, Jr., age 87, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully Monday, September 23, 2019 with his family by his side.

Clem was born April 9, 1932, on the family farm in Clear Creek, Missouri. He was one of ten children born to Clem, (Sr.) and Mary Isabelle (Immele) Twenter.

Clem...

Sep 18, 2019

Charles Ray Burlingame, 78 of Tipton, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home in Tipton.

Charles, son of Phillip and Mary Hohman Burlingame, was born April 12, 1941, in California, Missouri. On July 29, 1961, he married Ruth Ann Rowles, who passed away July 16, 2006. On September 27, 2008, Charles married Ardella Ruth...

Sep 17, 2019

Harlin Joe Zortman, age 72, of Eldon passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home.

He was born July 24, 1947, the only son of Gravil and Irene Tupper Zortman in Hornick, Iowa. On November 11, 1992 he married Mary Burkland Whisler in Etterville.

Harlin worked for the Lodge of the...

Sep 13, 2019

Nancy Ann Schmoele, age 44 of Tipton, Missouri passed away suddenly Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home. She was born September 11, 1975 in St. Louis, daughter of James Schmoele, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Norris) Hytla. She attended Tipton High School.

Nancy was a mother, housewife, waitress at several restaurants in Tipton and also...