Obituaries

Feb 8, 2017

Jeanne Carol Castic, age 87, of High Point, died in Eldon, Missouri on February 8, 2017.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 26, 1929.  She married the love of her life, Thomas Castic, on June 11, 1949, and they had three darling daughters.  Jeanne was a loving wife and an amazing mother.  She dedicated her life to...

Feb 3, 2017

Lorene N. Kautsch, 92, of Lohman, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2017, at her residence. Lorene was born July 7, 1924, in Climax Springs, Missouri, the daughter of the late George and Lydia (Scott) Percival. Lorene was baptized in 1940 at Linn Creek Baptist Church. In 1943, she was married to Russell L. Nichols...

Jan 31, 2017

Virgil Frederick Schupp, 89, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. He was one of 3 children born to Walter and Mary Schupp in the Pleasant Green community south of Pilot Grove. Virgil attended the Mount Nebo Grade School and graduated in 1945 from Pilot Grove High School. He served...

Jan 29, 2017

Darlene S. (Mabry) Todd, 78, of Blue Springs, MO died peacefully January 29, 2017. She was born December 18, 1938 to S.K. and Violet Mabry in Sedalia, Missouri. She married Theodore (Pete) Todd on May 30, 1957 in Sedalia. She was a strong supporter of church missions and believed in the power of prayer. If she knew your name,...

Jan 27, 2017

Elmo Douglas Bryant age 88, of High Point, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia. He was born November 26, 1928 in Pecos, Texas a son of Hurley Douglas and Beulah Mae Bohannan Bryant, who preceded him in death.  Elmo was united in marriage to Judith Hoskins on June 14, 1991 and...

Jan 22, 2017

Dorean Case, age 88, of Stover, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Whileshire at Lakewood Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.

She was born June 18, 1928 in Florence, a daughter of Clarence Lee and Anna Wiecken Schroder. On September 21, 1947 at her parent’s home near Florence, she was united in marriage to Harold...

Jan 11, 2017

Grover E. “Butch” Schultz, age 64, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

He was born May 10, 1952, in Kansas City, to Allen and Minnie Shelton Schultz.

Grover liked reading and making crafts. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family.

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Jan 10, 2017

Ralph C. Baker, age 80, of McEwen, TN., passed away Tuesday evening, January 10, 2017, at his home in Stover, MO with family by his side.

He was born February 27, 1936, in McEwen, Tennessee, a son of William John “”Dub” and Mildred Marie Wallace Baker.  On December 18, 1976, Ralph was united in marriage to Shirley...

Jan 7, 2017

John Wallace Posey, 85, of Kearney, Missouri, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. Born on September 26, 1931 in Decatur, Alabama to William and Ollie Posey, John was one of five children. John was inducted into the US Army in 1949 and served his country...

Jan 6, 2017

Muriel Ann Schafersman Brewer, age 79, of Pilot Grove, passed away January 6, 2017 at Ashley Manor in Boonville. The youngest of seven children, Muriel was born March 22, 1937 to Herbert and Alma (Sieckman) Schafersman in Overton, Missouri. On August 20, 1955, Muriel married Carlos Franklin Brewer. They lived in Chicago, Illinois for several years until moving to...

Jan 4, 2017

Edgar Dale Brant, age 82, of Clarksburg, Missouri died at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Edgar was born January 19, 1934 to Harold and Virgie Brant in Charleston, Illinois. Edgar joined the US Air Force in May of 1952 and served his country for over 20 years as a Staff Sergeant, becoming...

Jan 3, 2017

Gary Dale Fry, 71, of Tipton passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Cooper County Hospital in Boonville with his family at his side. Gary was one of 3 children born to Melvin and Ollie Mae Fry in Tipton. He was a graduate of Tipton High School Class of 1963. He was employed by Co-Mo Electric for over...

Jan 2, 2017

Audrey May Scheperle, age 83, of Russellville, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at St. Joseph's Home in Jefferson City. She was born August 26, 1933, in St. Louis, a daughter of Stephen and Christina Ritter Jannings. While visiting relatives in the Russellville and Lohman communities that Audrey met a young man named Oliver Scheperle.  Their courtship led to...

Jan 1, 2017

Dillon Garrett Ramey, age 25 of Linn, Missouri died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the University Hospital in Columbia as a result of an auto accident. Dillon was born November 14, 1991 to Parry and Shari Ramey in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dillon has been employed at Scholastic in Jefferson City. Some of his favorite activites include skateboarding, fishing, hunting...

Jan 1, 2017

Mary Louise Zortman, 85, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side.

A private memorial service will be at a later date.

Mary was born on May 5, 1931 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Maurine Burkland.    She was one of five children.

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Dec 31, 2016

Cathleen Marie (Cathie) Brunjes, age 66 passed away December 31, 2016 at her home.

She was born August 13, 1950 in Washington, DC to Jess and Rose Mary ( Bolin) Davis. On July 6, 1979 in Warrensburg Missouri she was united in marriage to William (Bill) Brunjes, who survives at the home.

She attended Raytown...

Dec 30, 2016

Sandra June Bader, age 71 of Boonville, Missouri died Friday, December 30, 2016 at the University Hospital in Columbia. Sandra was born in Sedalia, Missouri on February 15, 1945 to Romie and Gracie Jackson. Sandra and Chester Bader married and had one daughter and lived in Pilot Grove - Boonville area all their married lives until Chester passed away...

Dec 30, 2016

William A. Caine (Bill), age 89, of Versailles, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, December 30, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO. He was born in New York City, NY, November 26, 1927, a son of the late John J. and Lourene Petty Caine. The family lived in the heart of the city,...

Dec 29, 2016

Dianna Mae Flowers, 66, of Lees Summit, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence with her family at her side. She was one of 7 children born to Robert T. and Velma Green in Boonville, Missouri. Dianna was a graduate of Pilot Grove High School Class of 1969. She attended Nichols Career Center in Jefferson City...

Dec 29, 2016

Bertha Mae “Honey” Scrivner, age 90, of Versailles, passed away, Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.    Honey was born October 31, 1926, in Versailles, the third child in a family of eight children, born to Elmer W. Sr., and Mildred V. Lumley Guenther.  As a child of the Depression, she learned the value...