Obituaries

Willard Leo Barnett, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at his home.He was born July 27, 1935, in Lutie, MO, the son of Emory Oscar Barnett and Vonnie Shirley Friend Barnett.On February 14, 1952, in Mountain Home, AR, he was united in marriage to Lizzie Audrey Lorene Lewis.Willard worked many jobs which included building dams, farming and...

Ryan W. CunninghamRyan William Cunningham, 34, of Oxnard, CA, formerly of Hughesville, MO, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, while on vacation in Mexico.He was born July 1, 1983, in Sedalia, MO, son of Rick and Dawn (Griffin) Cunningham.Ryan was a 2001 graduate of Northwest High School and a 2005 graduate of University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a...

Oliver Wayne “O.W.” MangelsOliver Wayne “O.W.” Mangels, 95, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Warsaw Health and Rehab.He was born October 31, 1922, in Wichita, KS, the son of Irvin and Ruby (Hicklin) Mangels.On December 25, 1942, in Wichita, he was united in marriage to Mildred Irene (Larimer) Mangels, who preceded him in death on April 19,...

Harold Curtis Jones, 83, of Sedalia, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.He was born September 7, 1934, in McCredie, MO, the son of Harold C. Jones Sr. and Blanche Reed Jones.Harold was a 1952 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After his military service he...

Bernice M. EnnisBernice Margaret Ennis, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born in St. Louis on January 11, 1936, the daughter of William and Catherine Hoppmann.On January 8, 1955, in St. Louis, she was married to Johnnie W. Ennis, who survives of the home.Bernice was Catholic and was a member of...

Helen D. PrengerHelen D. Prenger, 98, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born May 22, 1919, in Miller County, the daughter of Hugh and Dellie (Geir) Nibert.In 1949, she was married to Norbert “Bud” Prenger, who died in 1985.Helen was a Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed playing piano...

James J. Byrnes, Sr.James Joseph Byrnes Sr., 70, of Warrensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.He was born September 15, 1947, in New York City, the son of William and Eleanore Byrnes.On October 27, 1969, in Rockville, Maryland, he was married to Linda Ann Little.James proudly served his country in the...

John Mansfield Hieronymus, 74, of Stockton, died Friday, December 29, 2017, in Springfield.He was born March 1, 1943, in Marshall, son of John D. and Lena M. Hieronymus.John worked for many years at Delta Airlines. He was a Mason. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being a part of the Tall Club.Survivors include his nieces, Marianne (Campbell) Murphy and her...

Charlotte Pauline StatonCharlotte Pauline Staton, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.She was born February 13, 1943, in Vallejo, CA, the daughter of John and Marjorie Ruth Wakefield.On November 21, 1986, in Chillicothe, MO, she was united in marriage to Donald Staton.Charlotte was a Christian and was a member of the Broadway...

Charlotte CordryCharlotte Yount Cordry, 89, passed away on December 26, 2017 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Hannibal, Missouri on April 15, 1928 to Naomi Fielder Yount and Walter Kenneth Yount.  She graduated from Hannibal High School in 1946 and was valedictorian of her class.  She received an academic scholarship to Hannibal-La Grange University and...

Robert Cue Higdon, 71, of Conyers, GA, died December 21, 2017, at Winship Cancer Institute of Emery University Hospital in Atlanta.Funeral arrangements will be at a later date at Heckart Funeral Home, with burial in Providence Cemetery.

Dorothy L. Beaulieu, 88, of Sedalia, passed away December 25, 2017, at her home.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Emma Flora BrockschmidtEmma Flora Brockschmidt, 99, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born April 10, 1918, in Ionia, daughter of Conrad and Lillie Schnakenberg. On April 28, 1918, she was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln, MO, where she was later confirmed.On January 10, 1964, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...

Bryan Lee Wolfram, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at his home.He was born July 26, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Robert Wolfram and Helen (Blodgett) Wolfram.On June 4, 1993, in San Antonio, TX, he was married to Mary Sue (Wallace).Bryan served proudly in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Whiteman Air...

Barbara Jean Beck, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at her home.She was born June 16, 1933, in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Arthur and Lena (West) Willan.She was married to Junior Ray Beck, who preceded her in death on July 26, 2015.Barbara was a waitress at the Coffee Pot Café for many years. She was...

Peter Raymond Schultz, III, 64, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at his home.Arrangements are pending at Heckart Funeral Home.

Dorothy Jean (Anderson) Iuchs, daughter of Leonard and Leona Anderson, was born January 18, 1933, in Sedalia Missouri. Jean attended Mark Twain, and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1950. In 1954, she received a Bachelor of Music Education from Central Methodist College, Fayette, Mo. She taught instrumental and vocal music in several schools in the area.In 1955, Jean married...

Michael Warren Kehl, 62, of Windsor, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at his home.He was born April 23, 1955, in Sedalia, to Jack and Rhozella (Greer) Kehl.On July 1, 1989, in Windsor, he was married to Nancy A. Crabtree.Michael was a member of American Legion Post 82 in Windsor. He enjoyed camping, traveling, and being with family, especially his...

Leon Henry Von Holten, 82, of Phillipsburg, MO, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Sedalia, MO.He was born April 10, 1935, near Stover, MO, the son of Herbert and Josiphine (Monsees) Von Holten.Leon served three years in the United States Army during the Korean War.On May 21, 1958, in Emporia, VA, he was united in marriage to Bonnie G. (Howell)...

Chester Otto Hoefner, 89, of Green Ridge, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born March 12, 1928, in New Melle, MO, the son of Edwin E. Hoefner and Ella L. Heitman Hoefner.Chester served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, reaching the rank of SP3. He was a lifelong dairy farmer.Surviving are his...