Obituaries

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...

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 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, 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...

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 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, 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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

Irene Elizabeth Homan, 96, of Liberty, MO, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at the Norterre Senior Living and Memory Care.She was born January 2, 1925, in Pettis County, MO, a daughter of Ernest Thomas and Fay (Gorrell) May.  On March 22, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, she married Leo L. Homan who preceded her in death on December 31,...

Dale Anthony Pettet, 63, of Sedalia, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.No services are planned.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Landon Eugene Schroeder, 53, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Rest Haven Convalescent Center.He was born September 18, 1967, in Sedalia, a son of Donald Gene and Shirley Viola (Marriott) Schroeder.Landon enjoyed helping others and was a long-time volunteer at The Salvation Army. He was an avid bike rider, liked to socialize and talk on his CB...

Ronald Monroe Brumback, the eldest child of Kenneth Monroe Brumback and Cecile Ann Ashmead Brumback, was born August 2nd 1951 and died June 30th, 2021 at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia following a lengthy illness.He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents Clarence and Lucille Brumback, William and Cecile Ashmead and an infant brother, Randall Keith Brumback. He is survived...

Sandra Lee Dotson, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born June 1, 1944, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Florence (Buckley) Mabry.Sandra was a 1962 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She worked at ABM until retirement. She was a member of Encounter Church.Sandra loved traveling, especially...

Peggy Elizabeth Couchman, 65, of Sedalia, passed away August 10, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born March 18, 1956, in Wabash, IN, a daughter of Aron and Betty (Majors) Whitehead. On July 25, 1980, in Corpus Christi, TX, she married John C. Couchman.Peggy was a homemaker. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her yard. Peggy...

James Edward “Jim” Webb, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born February 22, 1940, in Wayne County, WV, son of the late Ernest Bus and Martha Lois (Noe) Webb.On September 28, 1974, in Lorain, OH, he married Elizabeth Ann (Wohlever).Jim worked for Ford Motor Company as a spray painter for...

Mary Lou Cave, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born February 1, 1927, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Kenneth Byron and Augusta Dean (Furnell) Rowlette. On July 22, 1947, in Sedalia, she married Thomas George Cave, who preceded her in death on December 6, 1988.Mary Lou enjoyed quilting,...