Obituaries

Thomas Eugene Pulley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Diane Marie Koerkenmeier

Diane Marie Koerkenmeier

May 18, 2024

Diane Koerkenmeier, age 64, of Sedalia, MO, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her home.

Diane was born on April 11, 1960, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Norman and Betty Lee (Dick) Koerkenmeier, who preceded her in death.

She loved all '80s music, especially "Freebird." Diane enjoyed playing pitch and spending time with her friends, who affectionately...

Randy Brewer

Randy Brewer

May 11, 2024

   Randy Brewer, age 68, of Ivy Bend, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his home.   It was on the 30th day of March in 1956, that George and Ginny Brewer welcomed, their only son, Randall, into their home in Lee's Summit.   Randy was a jack of all trades. He liked to tinker around and turned that into a...

Daniel Layne Fenton

Daniel Layne Fenton

May 9, 2024

Daniel Layne Fenton, age 69, of Boonville, MO, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home.Daniel was born December 15, 1954, in Boonville, MO, a son of Emmitte and Mary Anne (Kosfeld) Fenton.He married Susan Kay Green on January 31, 1976, in Boonville.Daniel served his country honorably in the US Army. He enjoyed fishing, taking walks, and having fish...

Megan Maddy

Megan Maddy

Apr 29, 2024

   Megan Maddy, age 34, of Stover passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Lake Regional Hospital.   It was on the 6th day of April in 1990 that Timothy and Nancy (Hinton) Hartsell welcomed their daughter, Megan Mariah, into their home in Independence, Missouri.   She was married to Leland Maddy.   Megan enjoyed many things including crafting, cooking, and sewing....

Footsie Holem

Footsie Holem

Apr 24, 2024

   Footsie Holem, age 96, of Stover passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.   It was on the 13th day of November in 1927, when Joseph Obie and Mary Jewell (Moran) LaBarge welcomed their daughter, Agnes Lurleen, into their home in St. Charles, Missouri.   She attended Borromeo Catholic School.   On October 29,...