Obituaries

Jacqueline N. “Jackie” Leiter, 82, of Sedalia, passed away in her home, Wednesday, August 4, 2021, surrounded by her family.She was born July 26, 1939, in Minneapolis, KS, the oldest of six children born to the late Eugene and Julia (Bussart) Rodewald. On July 5, 1957, in Sedalia, she married Thomas L. Leiter, who survives of the home.Jackie was a...

Jaret K. Snapp, 53, of Smithton, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home.He was born January 31, 1968, in Sedalia, one of 13 children born to the late Roy and Virginia (Siegel) Snapp. On December 8, 1990, in Sedalia, he was married to June Cotner, who survives of the home.He was a 1987 graduate of Northwest High School....

Patricia F. Ray, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at The Bluffs in Columbia.She was born June 18, 1944, in Marshall, daughter of Lonnie E. and Mary (Alspaw) Gerlt.On August 7, 1960, in Marshall, she was married to Harold Francis Ray, who died February 26, 2008.Pat worked in nursing at the Hawthorn House and Lincoln Community Nursing...

Robert Husten Pettet, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence in Sedalia.Robert was born September 16, 1952, to E. Wayne and Eileen (Anderson) Pettet. Robert attended Fort Osage School in Independence, MO. He worked at Pettis County Workshop for many years. Robert was a WWF wrestling fan.He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne...

Nancy Ellis Jackson, 51, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born May 17, 1970, in Springfield, MO, daughter of William Lee and Bonnie Marie (Greer) Bender.Nancy was a long-time waitress at Patricia’s Mexican Restaurant. She enjoyed traveling with her family and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She loved entertaining...

Barbara Ann Crowell, 80, of Otterville, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Fair View Nursing Home surrounded by her pastor, her husband and daughter.She was born July 23, 1941, in Sedalia, a daughter of James and Mary Ann (Fair) Roark. On December 31, 1957, in Sedalia, she was married to Jack G. Crowell, who survives and was the love...

Green Ridge- Kathrine Kay (Hansen) Finke, 80, died peacefully December 9th at Bothwell Hospital after a long fight with COVID-19. She was born May 5, 1940, in Pettis County (north of LaMonte) to Thomas and Cora (Vaughn) Hansen. On May 22, 1960, she married Harold Finke. Harold is saddened by the loss, joyous at her new home in heaven, and...

Betty J. Pospisil, 88, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 18, 2021.She was born November 19, 1932, in Irwin, IA, a daughter of the late Nels and Lydia (Thygesen) Hansen. On June 15, 1957, in Omaha, NE, she married Alvin A. Pospisil, who preceded her in death on July 29, 2009.She...

Kenneth Karl Clayton, 72, of Sedalia, died July 11, 2021, at his home.A private inurnment will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville.

George William Brady, Jr. 93, of Sedalia, passed away Friday July 16, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born April 28, 1928, in New Franklin, son of the late George William Brady Sr. and Cora A. (Busch) Brady. On June 24, 1951, in Sedalia, he married Marlene L. (Arnold).George served his country in the US Army as a Military...

Buford “Jerry” Schrader, 77, of LaMonte, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 with his family by his side at EW Thompson Health & Rehabilitation Center.He was born October 1, 1943, in Qulin, MO, son of the late Buford C. and Ruth M. (Davis) Schrader. On January 12, 1961, he married Lillie Leloa “Tince” Weeks, who preceded him in death on...

David Edwin Grupe, 73, of Smithton, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at Boone Hospital Center.He was born January 14, 1948, in Sedalia, son of Elroy Emil and Dorothy Jean (Meyer) Grupe.On August 30th, 1969, he married the love of his life Sharon Kay Rayl.David was a 1966 graduate of Smithton School, where he was senior class president. He earned...

Shirley Joan Collins, 79, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born February 27, 1942, in Pettis County, she was one of three children of Franklin H. and Sophie C. (Wolf) Pabst.She was baptized as an infant at St. Patrick Church.Shirley was a 1960 graduate of Sacred Heart School.On August 6, 1960, at...

Marjorie Ellen Smith, 93, of Sedalia, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born August 24, 1927, in Waverly, IA, a daughter of Clifford Van and Ella Louise (Black) Pickard.  On October 31, 1948, in Hampton, IA, she married Lloyd L. Smith who preceded her in death.Marjorie attended Epworth United Methodist Church.  She was a...

Patricia “Maxine” Hall, 81, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her daughter’s home. She was born in Sedalia, MO on August 19, 1939, a daughter of Homer and Bessie Irene (Howard) Shackles, who preceded her in death.She was married to Claude Fry who preceded her in death in March of 1974. She then married Otto E....

James Robert “Bob” McKenzie, 72, of Sedalia, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Nathan Richard Healthcare in Nevada.He was born December 5, 1948, in Sedalia, son of Forrest Milton and Dixie Ruth (Johnson) McKenzie.Bob was a 1966 Smith-Cotton High School graduate and attended Central Missouri State University. He moved to Kansas City and worked at Western Electric. Later he was...

Wilma Mae Quick, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Rest Haven Convalescent Center.She was born March 28, 1936, in Warrensburg, daughter of the late Oscar B. and Mildred E. (Laughman) Evans. On April 26, 1961, in Warrensburg, she married Lloyd Quick, who preceded her in death on February 14, 1985.Wilma was a homemaker. Her life revolved...

Thomas Eugene Perkins, 67, of Sweet Springs went to live with his Heavenly Father on July 2, 2021 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.He was born November 29, 1953, in Gibson City, IL, son of Francis and Alice (Blackmore) Perkins.Thomas served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam era, from December 1971 to December 1975.On July 5,2008, in Sweet...

Wilma Quay Pummill, age 98, slipped into the arms of her heavenly father on July 3rd, 2021, surrounded by her family. Wilma was born on May 16, 1923 in Grandview, Missouri to Beulah Petty Stone and Wilmer F. Stone.In 1939, Wilma met Lawrence Pummill on a hayride in Houstonia. They were married in 1940. When Lawrence entered the army in...

Howard Joseph “Joe” Morey, 54, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.He was born February 20, 1967, in Sedalia, son of Howard Arthur and Joyce Ann (Walker) Morey.On May 2, 1987, in Otterville, he was married to Laura Michelle (Whitsitt).After graduating from high school, Joe went to work for Potts Roofing, which...