Obituaries
Minnie Lena Jett
Mar 31, 2026
Minnie Lena Jett, 85, of Stover, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
She was born on June 3, 1940, in Hughesville, Missouri, a daughter of William and Katie (Heismeyer) Monsees. On January 27, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, Minnie was united in marriage to Clifford Eugene Jett. To this union, three children were born....
Dennis Leo Knipp
Mar 28, 2026
Dennis Leo Knipp, 90, of Pilot Grove, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.
He was born on January 5, 1936, in Tipton, Missouri, a son of Peter Joseph Knipp, Jr. and Emma (Kramer) Knipp. On October 12, 1963, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pilot Grove, Dennis was united in marriage to Joan Marie Spaedy....
Roger Korte
Mar 19, 2026
Roger Korte, 93 of Pilot Grove passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.
Roger’s life was one defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a love for the simple joys that brought him happiness.
He was born on May 23, 1932, in Overton, MO, a son of Gilbert and Helena (Sieckmann) Korte.
He was united in marriage...
Nathian R. Harris
Mar 19, 2026
Nathian Ray Harris, 67, of Florence, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born February 14, 1959, in Fairbury, Illinois, the only child of Bernard and Viola (Wessel) Harris.
Nathian graduated from Fairbury-Cropsey High School in 1977. On June 9, 1979, he married Judith A. VanAntwerp in Fairbury, and they shared 46 years...
Karen Sue Watring
Mar 16, 2026
Karen Sue Watring, 71, of Pilot Grove, died on Monday, March 16, 2026.
She was born on November 19, 1954, in Boonville, MO, a daughter of Earl and Jeannette (Hartman) Kammerich.
On February 25, 1972, in Pilot Grove, Karen was united in marriage to Leonard Frank Watring, who survives of the home. Their marriage was a testament to love, faith, and partnership,...
Elaine Marriott
Mar 2, 2026
Elaine M. (Tagtmeyer) Marriott, 83, of Stover, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born February 24, 1943, in Stover, Missouri, the daughter of Edmund and Clara (Ehlers) Tagtmeyer, who preceded her in death.
On December 1, 1962, in Stover, Missouri, Elaine was united in marriage to Donald R. Marriott, who preceded her death...
Carl Lee Waller
Feb 26, 2026
Carl Lee Waller, 68, of Pilot Grove, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.
He was born on September 21, 1957, in Boonville, MO, a son of Carl E. and Adell (Lindsley) Waller.
Carl Lee was a proud 1975 graduate of Pilot Grove High School. On August 7, 1976, he was united...
Anthony "Andy" Leon James
Feb 18, 2026
Anthony "Andy" Leon James 69, of Gravois Mills, passed away, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home.
Andy was born on October 2, 1956, in Versailles, MO, a son of Melvin and Mary (Sidebottom) James. On July 7, 1979, in Gravois Mills he married Nancy (Willers) James who survives of the home.
Andy spent over 40 years working at Fasco in Eldon,...
James F. Zumsteg
Feb 18, 2026
James Franklin “Jim” Zumsteg, 86, of Otterville, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 19, 1939, at the family home north of Otterville, the son of Lewis Franklin and Ruth May (Gorman) Zumsteg. He graduated from Otterville High School in 1957 and later served in the United States Army.
On December 28,...
Marilyn Fay Stafford
Feb 15, 2026
Marilyn Fay Stafford, 82, of Nixa, MO, formerly of Stover, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home in Nixa.
She was born on July 7, 1943, in Stover, Missouri, a daughter of Richard and Hazel Fajen.
Marilyn grew up in Stover and was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she formed a strong foundation of faith that remained important...
Cloetta Faye Ogalsbee
Feb 9, 2026
Cloetta Faye Ogalsbee, 87, of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.
She was born on December 7, 1938 in Lukin, Illinois to Ervie and Perna Inyart.
Cloetta worked at the Shoe Factory in Tipton and owned and operated the Silver Dollar Saloon in Otterville
She loved spending time with her friends and family and her beloved dog Lucky. She enjoyed...
Charles Alfred Drury, III
Feb 9, 2026
Charles Alfred Drury, III, 90 years of age, of rural Stover, Missouri died on February 9, 2026.
He was born to the late Charles Alfred Drury, II and Louise Viola (Bishop) Drury in Chicago, Illinois on October 10, 1935. He grew up farming in central Illinois and graduated from Jerseyville High School in 1953. Charles married Elsie Mae Christen on February...
Richard Lee "Rick" Miller
Feb 8, 2026
Richard Lee Miller, 77, of Otterville, MO, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
He was born on September 6, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Louis and Violette (Siedler) Miller.
Rick honorably served his country in the United States Army, a commitment that reflected his strong sense of duty and love...
Armilda Schroder
Feb 5, 2026
Armilda (Witte) Schroder passed away peacefully February 5, 2026, at the Golden Age Living Center, Stover, MO.
She was born March 23, 1933, at the family farm in the Pyrmont area near Stover, the only child of Odies and Erma (Grupe) Witte.
She was baptized April 16, 1933, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Pyrmont, and confirmed March 30, 1947, at St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Beatrice "Bea" McKinzie
Jan 31, 2026
Beatrice Bauer McKinzie, 76, of Pilot Grove, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia.
She was born on October 7, 1949, in Cooper County, a daughter of Francis and Isabelle (Stoecklein) Bauer.
On June 24, 1972, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pilot Grove, Bea was united in marriage to Michael McKinzie, who survives of the home. Together...
Robert Lee Knapheide
Jan 23, 2026
Robert Lee Knapheide, 80, of Boonville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital.
Robert was born on February 19, 1945, in Boonville, Missouri, the son of Leander and Opal Knapheide. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Twenter) Knapheide on June 14, 1969, and she survives.
Robert graduated from Boonville High School in 1963. In...
Robert Stafford
Jan 14, 2026
Robert Dale Stafford, 88, of Osage Beach, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Osage Beach Rehab and Health Care Center.
He was born on March 27, 1937, in Versailles, MO, a son of Lester Pete Stafford and Leonna Greible.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Bob spent his working years...
Sandra "Sandie" Lee Eisenbath
Jan 2, 2026
Sandra “Sandie” Lee Eisenbath, 84, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026.
Sandie was born June 8, 1941, in St. Charles, Missouri, to Thomas Warren Barton and Clara Mae Weber Barton.
She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1959. On September 28, 1963, Sandie married the love of her life, George Eisenbath. Together they built a beautiful life filled with love,...
Kay Moon
Jan 1, 2026
Kay Frances Moon, 78, of Florence, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Tipton Oak Manor, surrounded by her family.
She was born February 6, 1947, in Sedalia, the daughter of Dale and Nora (Steele) Cramer. On June 11, 1965, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, she was united in marriage to Kenneth G. Moon.
Kay was a 1965 graduate of Otterville High...
Rosslyn Mae Steinmeyer
Dec 31, 2025
Rosslyn Mae Steinmeyer, 83, of Versailles, passed away, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.
She was born on January 22, 1942, in Titonka, Iowa, the daughter of Wayne and Caroll (Reaser) Miller.
On May 28, 1961, Rosslyn was united in marriage to Roy August Steinmeyer at the Christian Church in Versailles, Missouri. They shared many devoted...
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