Obituaries
Velma Rose Franken
Aug 16, 2024
Velma Rose Franken, 98 of Tipton, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Tipton Oak Manor.
She was born on May 19, 1926, in Cooper County near Bunceton, MO, a daughter of George and Adelia (Dueber) Bestgen. On October 22, 1946, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton, she married Fred Leo Franken. He preceded her in death on October 12,...
Kent Alan Klein
Aug 16, 2024
Kent Alan Klein, 63, of Tipton, MO, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Tipton Oak Manor. Born on September 17, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, he was a son of Warren and Margaret "Maggie" (Watring) Klein, both of whom preceded him in death.
Kent graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, MO, in 1978 and went on to attend State...
Phillip "Joey" Williams
Aug 15, 2024
Phillip "Joey" Joseph Williams, 56, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Born on June 25, 1968, in Sedalia, MO, Joey was the son of Roy and Laverne (Green) Williams, who preceded him in death.
Joey dedicated twenty-four years to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Known for his great sense of humor, his laughter was...
Julia Wyss
Aug 7, 2024
Julie Wyss, age 64, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at the University Hospital in Columbia.
It was on the 11th day of August in 1959 that Herbert and Sylvia (Hodges) Wyss welcomed their daughter, Julia Elaine, into their home.
She worked as cook for different schools in the area most of her life.
Julie was a homebody. She liked embroidering...
Shirley Burnett
Aug 2, 2024
Shirley Burnett, age 73, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at her home with her family.
She came into this world as an early Christmas present for her parents, Walter and Margaret (Hayes) Hursman, on December 24, 1950.
She was united in marriage to James Burnett, who preceded her in death.
Shirley enjoyed taking care of people and turned this...
Thomas Eugene Pulley
Jul 29, 2024
Thomas Eugene Pulley, age 58, of Higginsville, MO, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Thomas was born June 11, 1966, in Carrollton, MO, son of George and Betty (Southard) Pulley.
Thomas was a proud father to his two children and enjoyed spending his time with them every chance he could. He worked for J&R Schugel Trucking Company. He...
William L. Stahl
Jul 28, 2024
William Lee "Bill" Stahl, 82, of Clarksburg, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Valley Park Retirement Center in California, surrounded by family.
He was born February 19, 1942, in Otterville, son of Grover Clyde and Opal Eugenia (Homan) Stahl. He was proud to have purchased the family farm at age 16.
On July 14, 1961, at First Baptist Church in Tipton,...
Mary Irene Gerke
Jul 19, 2024
Mary Irene Gerke, age 92, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully with family members by her side on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Rock Island Village in Eldon, MO.
Born on July 13, 1932, in Howard County, MO, Irene was the beloved daughter of Joseph Frank and Mary Agnes (Vollrath) Lang. Irene spent her formative years growing up on the family...
Beverly Lawson Hix
Jul 12, 2024
Beverly Hix was born in rural Skidmore, Missouri on July 24, 1939, the only daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Bowman) Lawson. Beverly was raised there on the family farm with an older brother, Lloyd and later two younger brothers, Ed and Chris. She attended the old Lorraine school in Nodaway, County and spoke many times of happy friendships and memories...
Charles Andrew "Andy" Holloway
Jul 9, 2024
Charles Andrew "Andy" Holloway, age 65, of Tipton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home following a recent lung cancer diagnosis.
Andy was born in Kansas City, MO, on November 22, 1958, to Lloyd Edward and Mary Lee (Barbour) Holloway, who preceded him in death.
On April 23, 1983, he married Rebecca "Becky" Ann Williamson in California, MO.
Andy...
Mary Ellen Craig
Jul 7, 2024
Mary Ellen Craig, age 89, of Stover passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her home with her family.
It was on the 9th day of October in 1934, that Daniel and Addie (Hopkins) Brown welcomed their only child, Mary Ellen, into their home in Deerfield, Missouri.
On June 1, 1952, she was united in marriage to WW2 and Korean War Veteran,...
Claude Rex Decker
Jul 6, 2024
Claude Rex Decker, age 88, of Versailles MO. quietly passed away at 9:55 a.m. on July 6, 2024, at Stonebridge Senior Living, where he had been to receive therapy for a broken shoulder.
It was on the 8th day of June 1936 when Claude and Orphia welcomed their new son Claude Rex Decker (commonly known as “Rex”) into their home just...
Trudy L. Twenter
Jul 6, 2024
Trudy Lucille Twenter, 96, of Pilot Grove, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center.
She was born May 12, 1928, in Mora, the youngest of seven children of Frank and Hermania “Minnie” (Weller) Seifner.
On April 15, 1950, in Spring Fork, she was united in marriage to Earl William Twenter, who preceded her in death on January 13, 2023....
Mervin Henry Holsten
Jun 29, 2024
Mervin Holsten, age 89, of Stover, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Golden Age Living Center.
It was on the 26th day of September in 1934 that Arthur and Viola (Brunjes) Holsten welcomed their son, Mervin Henry, into their home in Pyrmont. He was baptized October 7, 1934, at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Pyrmont. He was confirmed on...
Maurice Leonard Oligschlaeger
Jun 26, 2024
Maurice L. Oligschlaeger, age 82, of Tipton, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at SSM St. Mary's in Jefferson City, MO.
He was born August 5, 1941, in St. Elizabeth, a son of Joseph and Catherine (Schanzmeyer) Oligschlaeger, who preceded him in death.
Maurice graduated from Tipton High School in 1959, and University of Missouri in 1967, with a Bachelor of...
Benny Paul Bestgen
Jun 24, 2024
Benny Paul Bestgen, age 73, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at his home after battling Parkinson’s disease for the last 12 years.
He was born on February 28, 1951, in Boonville, Missouri, to Cecil and Lucille Bestgen and was a member of the St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Benny is survived by his wife, Reta; son, Nick (Maggie) of...
Judith J. Campbell
Jun 7, 2024
Judith Jane Campbell, 86, of Olathe, KS, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at Anthology of Olathe.
She was born February 15, 1938, in California, MO, daughter of Leonard Dean Gainer and Mabel Gertrude (Chaney) Carr.
On March 7, 1976, in Springfield, MO, she was married to George William Campbell, who preceded her in death on August 6, 2023.
Judith was a 1955...
John MacIver III
Jun 6, 2024
John (Jock) Lachlan MacIver III, 75 passed away on June 6, 2024, at his home.He was born on July 3, 1948, in Newton, MA to John Lachlan MacIver, Jr and Patrica Proctor MacIver and grew up in Wickford, RI. Wickford being a small fishing town, John grew up building ship models, building/restoring boats and sailing on Wickford Harbor and Narraganset...
Ann Theresa Connelly
May 25, 2024
Ann “Theresa” Connelly, age 92, of Versailles died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Golden Age Living Center. She was born October 4, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jack and Antoinette Abrams. On June 30, 1951, she was united in marriage to James “Red” Connelly. In 1959, they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, where she was a homemaker and...
Ruth Ann Hunt
May 18, 2024
Ruth Ann Hunt, age 79, of Tipton, MO, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her home.Ruth was born September 26, 1944, in Tipton, a daughter of Richard and Esther (Mann) Moore, who preceded her in death.Ruth enjoyed painting on canvas, reading, gardening, bird watching, and taking care of her kitties. She is survived by one sister, Judy May Schmoll...
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