Obituaries

Sep 13, 2023

Helen Louise Kuttenkuler, age 99, of Tipton, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Helen was born May 30, 1924, in Syracuse, MO, a daughter of Louis and Alwina (Knipp) Miller. She was united in marriage to George Kuttenkuler on July 5, 1945, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton. George preceded her in death on January...

Sep 4, 2023

Virginia Smith, age 85, of Versailles passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. It was on the 26th day of December in 1937 that Charley and Mabel (Need) Pryor welcomed their daughter, Virginia, into their home in Stover. On July 9, 1955, she was married to Earl Vaughn Smith at their minister's...

Sep 1, 2023

John Mitchell Leeper, age 72, of Versailles, MO passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO after a 17 month struggle from injury and illness. He was born November 2, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, a son of Robert W. and Selma (Old) Leeper and later step-father Arley Kelle. He...

Aug 31, 2023

Marjorie Ann Mortenson, age 85, of California, MO, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Valley Park Retirement Center in California.

Marjorie was born March 10, 1938, in Tipton, MO, the daughter of George Milton and Ethel Irene (Embry) Newkirk, who preceded her in death.

Marjorie married Richard Harold Mortenson on August 1, 1956, in...

Aug 27, 2023

Karen Sue Cochran Tempfel, age 80, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at The Villa Blue Ridge.

Karen was born June 8, 1943, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of James Robert and Mildred (Swarner) Cochran, who preceded her in death.

Karen graduated from Boonville High School in 1961.

She married...

Aug 22, 2023

William “Dale” Maddex, Sr. 74, of New Franklin, MO, passed away August 22, 2023, at his home.

Dale was born to William “Bill” Maddex and Mildred Louise (O’Bryan) Maddex on September 18, 1948, in Cooper County. He is one of four siblings whose childhood stories began with the family home located at what is now known as...

Aug 21, 2023

Mary Ellen McAdam, age 97, of Stover, Missouri passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home, where she resided for the past 5 years with Merna and Jim Boyd It was on the 5th of August,1926 that Jesse Andrew and Cassie Margaret (Grey) Clausen welcomed their daughter, Mary Ellen, into their home in Martin, South Dakota. She grew up...

Aug 19, 2023

Kurt Arn Nulf, age 71, of Otterville, MO, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Kurt was born December 5, 1951, in Decatur, IL a son of Ross and Dolly (Hughes) Nulf, who preceded him in death.

Kurt was a graduate of Northside High School in Roanoke, VA. He served...

Aug 15, 2023

Blanche Schroeder, age 100, of Tipton, MO,  passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born February 25, 1923, near Florence, MO, a daughter of William "Ed" and Gertrude (McNeal) Steele. She married the love of her life, Marlin Schroeder on November 25, 1944, in Jefferson City.

Blanche attended the Victory Schoolhouse...

Aug 9, 2023

Gary Flockhart, age 71, of Cole Camp passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his home. It was on the 23rd day of July in 1952 that William F. and Donna (Lycke) Flockhart welcomed their son, Gary Dean, into their home in Ames, Iowa. On June 22, 1991, Gary was united in marriage to Kathy Sisney. Gary was a...

Aug 9, 2023

Roy Comstock, age 78, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his home. It was on the 6th day of January in 1945 when Garth Duesse and Rose M. (Tabor) Comstock welcomed their son, Garth Leroy, into their home in Illinois. On September 4, 1966, Roy was united in marriage to Ruth Stepp in Versailles. He worked...

Aug 6, 2023

George William “Bill” Campbell, 92, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Versailles, MO, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at The Healthcare Resort of Olathe.

He was born May 14, 1931, in Deerfield, MO, a son of Roscoe Conklin Campbell and Mary Bernice (Higbee) Campbell.

On March 7, 1976, in Springfield, MO, he was united in...

Aug 6, 2023

Skyler Lee Newman-Thompson, age 19, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 23, 2004 in Osage Beach, MO, a son of Mark Elster Thompson and Jessica Newman. Skyler was saved at Decaturville Bible School Camp. He was a member of the JROTC at Camdenton High School. Skyler was in the...

Aug 6, 2023

Gary Dean Oerly, age 62, of Boonville, MO,  passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Gary was born February 26, 1961, in Jefferson City, MO, the son of Dean and Marie (Baker) Oerly. He married the love of his life, Beverly Kathryn Young, on June 9, 1984, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pilot Grove,...

Jul 23, 2023

Bruce Burkhart, age 61, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. It was on the 13th day of February in 1962 that Loyde and Mary (Miller) Burkhart welcomed their son, Bruce, into their home in Piper, Kansas. Being outdoors is where Bruce found his joy. His favorite pass time was fishing; but he also...

Jul 20, 2023

Archie Ray Thurman, age 79, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

Archie was born July 6, 1944, in Boonville, MO, a son of Archie “Durwood” and Bessie (Neal) Thurman. He married Doris ‘Elaine” Bader on December 3, 1971 in Pilot Grove.

Archie graduated from Bunceton...

Jul 19, 2023

Linda Karen Griffing, 74, of Florence, Missouri went to her heavenly home on July 19, 2023. Linda was born on November 5, 1948 to Olin and Cora Mahnken on Buffalo Road in Florence, Missouri. After graduating in 1966 from Stover High School, Linda went on to work at Tipton Pants Factory for 10 years until it closed, then worked...

Jul 16, 2023

Glenda Katherine Hirst, age 80, of Tipton, MO,  passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Tipton Oak Manor.

Glenda was born September 24, 1942, in Windhorst, KS, a daughter of Vernon and Dorothy (Heiland) Nau, who preceded her in death.

Glenda was a 1960 graduate of Tipton High School. She attended State Fair Community College...

Jul 16, 2023

Melva Dean Lawson Cobb, age 98, of Tipton, passed away Sunday, at the Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City.  She was born December 15, 1924 on the farm south of Tipton, Missouri, the daughter of Charles T. and Gladys Irene Newkirk Lawson.

Melva Dean attended the Hickory Grove Elementary School near Tipton and graduated from Tipton...

Jul 15, 2023

Mary Ann (Walker) Wallenburn, 100, of Otterville, Missouri, passed away July 15, 2023, in Sedalia, Missouri.  Mary Ann was born October 29, 1922, in San Antonio, Texas, to Curtis Lee Walker, Sr. and Mary Ann (Toudouze) Walker.  She was the last surviving grandchild of Joe Walker, who had nineteen children and a multitude of grandchildren.

Mrs. Wallenburn...