Obituaries

Grace A. Leicher

Grace A. Leicher

Grace Anne Leicher, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.She was born October 30, 1930, in Sedalia, a daughter of Norvel and Gertrude Lane. She was the seventh child of eight.She attended Quisenberry Grade School and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1949.On July...

Helen I. Coffelt

Helen I. Coffelt

Helen Irene Coffelt, 90, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on September 21, 2021.She was born January 11, 1931, in Montana, daughter of Charles and Stella (Ludwig) Vers.On March 25, 1951, in Longwood, MO, she was united in marriage to Theodore “Ted” Leland Coffelt, Sr.After graduating high school in Marshall, MO Helen earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Missouri...

Dr. Leonard L. Shackles

Dr. Leonard L. Shackles

Dr. Leonard L. Shackles, born April 11, 1938 in Sedalia, died Sunday, September 19, 2021.Dr. Shackles attended Whittier School and graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1956. In 1957 he was baptized at the East Sedalia Baptist Church. On August 14, 1960, he married Anna Lee Skidmore. He attended CMSU Warrensburg and graduated from UMKC with honors in 1966....

Gladys E. Billingsley

Gladys E. Billingsley

Gladys Estella Billingsley, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born January 2, 1951, in Wakefield, RI, a daughter of the late Walter M. and Helen Irene (Tanner) Stanton.She was a secretary in the maintenance department at Bothwell Regional Health Center, retiring after 28 years.She was an active member of Discover Church...

Mary Kay Simons

Mary Kay Simons

Mary Kay Simons, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home.She was born January 5, 1950, in Boonville, daughter of the late Norman and Myrtle (Ross) Scotten.Kay was a 1967 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She worked at Mike O’Connor Chevrolet, where she met the love of her life, Richard Simons, and on June 27, 1970,...

James E. Hagston, Sr.

James E. Hagston, Sr.

James E. Hagston, Sr., 78, of Sedalia, formerly of Cole Camp, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Rest Haven Convalescent Center.He was born November 18, 1942, near Cole Camp, a son of Louis and Corrine (Peterson) Hagston. On November 7, 1970, in Cole Camp, he married Rebecca Allen, who survives.James was a 1960 graduate of Cole Camp High School....

Johnnie W. Robinson

Johnnie W. Robinson

Johnnie Warren Robinson, 85, of Smithton, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.He was born December 21, 1935, in West Alton, MO, son of Loren Earl and Haideen Maggie (Whittaker) Robinson.On December 31, 1958, in West Ramstein, Germany, he married Traute Inge (Duddek), who preceded him in death on January 26, 2019.Johnnie started working at the young...

Daryl E. Umbles

Daryl E. Umbles

Daryl Eugene Umbles, 64, of Columbia, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at his home.He was born December 27, 1956, in Sedalia, son of Helen (Umbles) Hill.On June 12, 2005, in Columbia, he married Cynthia (Stapleton).Daryl worked in maintenance for the University of Missouri and Walmart. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed playing dominoes, listening to music...

Dorothy L. Iuchs

Dorothy L. Iuchs

Dorothy Louise Iuchs, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing in Crystal City.Born November 8, 1929, in Sedalia, she was one of two daughters of Lloyd and Camilla (Dillow) Kirkpatrick.On May 11, 1952, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Charles Gerald “Jerry” Iuchs. This union of 67 years was blessed with...

Justin A. Klein

Justin A. Klein

Justin Andrew Klein, 36, of Sedalia, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, after a battle with COVID-19.He was born March 25, 1985, in Sedalia, son of Timothy Klein and Debra (Vansell) Klein.Justin was a 2003 graduate of Whittier High School. He was employed by Owens Corning and was a member of...

Kathryn A. Edwards

Kathryn A. Edwards

Kathryn Ann Edwards, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Osage Beach Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage Beach, MO.Katy was born October 17, 1937, in Sedalia, MO, the only daughter of Herbert and Georgia (Alexander) Kuhn.  She was united in marriage in July of 1957 to Robert Edwards at the CMSU Chapel in Warrensburg.Katy was...

Scott M. Ritter

Scott M. Ritter

Scott M. Ritter, 45, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born November 11, 1975, in Omaha, NE, son of Gary Gladfelder and Pamela Ritter. On April 4, 2002, he married Anna Manolias at his parent’s home in Warsaw.Scott was a soft-spoken man. He overcame addictions, turned his life around and became a...

Dr. Alan A. Allmon

Dr. Alan A. Allmon

Alan Arthur Allmon passed away on August 29, 2021 at University Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born January 26, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dr. Edward and Juanita Allmon. Alan graduated from Glenwood High School in Canton, Ohio and Bowling Green State University. While at Bowling Green, he met the love of his life, Linda Lee...

Helen F. Mahnken

Helen F. Mahnken

Helen Frances Mahnken, 74, died August 29th, 2021 after a long struggle with a degenerative neurological condition, with her family by her side in Springfield, MO.She was born July 30, 1947, in Sedalia, MO to Melvin and Ruth Hampy.She graduated from Smithton High School in 1965. She was united in marriage to Eugene Mahnken on June 5th, 1965. This union...

William D. Schlomer

William D. Schlomer

William D. Schlomer, 94, departed this earthly life on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Brunswick Nursing and Rehab Center.Bill was born to Daniel C. and Mary R. (Alexander) Schlomer on June 26, 1927 in Longwood, Missouri, where he spent his childhood. He was affectionately known as “Billy Dean” by his aunts and uncles until he was grown and was...

Linda M. Curry

Linda M. Curry

Linda Marie Curry, 70, of Otterville, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home.She was born June 19, 1951, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Golfery “Golf” and Zelma Fern (Burks) Huddleston. On October 9, 1987, in La Monte, she married Wayne Curry.Linda was a 1969 graduate of La Monte High School.She was a homemaker and the best...

Linda L. Holstine

Linda L. Holstine

Linda Lee Holstine, 77, of West Plains, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains.She was born November 19, 1943, in Peoria, IL, daughter of the late Leslie H. and Sadie Margie (Hull) Presley. On June 18, 1961, in West Plains, she married Kenneth Guy Holstine, who preceded her in death on April...

Stewart K. “Kip” Salmon

Stewart K. “Kip” Salmon

Stewart Kipling “Kip” Salmon, 79, of Sedalia, died Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Kip was born on October 25, 1940, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was the son of Victor Glenn and Mary Jo Buchholz Salmon. His early years were in Windsor, MO and then lived on a farm near Jefferson City. He...

Russell L. Rodems

Russell L. Rodems

Russell L. Rodems, 65, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.He was born July 18, 1956, in Chatham, IL, a son of Edward and Alma (Vangiesen) Rodems. On August 20, 2008, in Sedalia, he married Donna Platt, who survives of the home.He served his country honorably in the US Navy September 20, 1974-August 6, 1978.Russell...

Fay Dey Anderson

Fay Dey Anderson

Fay Dey Anderson, 96, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born February 23, 1925 in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Roy and Mamie (Yount) Nelson.She was married to Clyde Dey and to this union was born one daughter, Phyllis Westmoreland. She later married N.J. “Andy” Anderson.Fay worked and Town...

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