Obituaries

In Loving MemoryJohn C. Brazos, M.D.Dr. John C. Brazos, of Sedalia, died on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.He was born July 31, 1920 in Westville, Illinois, son of immigrant Lithuanian parents, Anna and Joseph Brazus. Although they both came to America not speaking English, they succeeded in achieving citizenship. His father supported...

Donald K. PotterDonald Kay Potter, 82, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born June 27, 1934, in Sedalia, the son of Orson A. and Frances M. Shine Potter.He was united in marriage to Patsy Caroline Young on July 3, 1956, in Sedalia.Donald was a member of the Church of Jesus...

Mildred Lorene BottcherMildred Lorene (Baker) Bottcher, 96, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born May 4, 1921, in California, Missouri, the daughter of George Bryron and Prudence Pearl Griffin Baker.She has lived in Sedalia since 1923. She was married to Clarence Harold Bottcher on December 11, 1937, who preceded her in...

Dr. Donald E. HicksDr. Donald Eugene Hicks, 61, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 8, 2017.He was born on June 13, 1955, in Atlanta, GA, son of Robert Franklin Hicks and Mary Ellen (Rushing) Hicks.Don graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1982 and practiced dentistry in Sedalia for over 30 years. He loved his...

Jane Louise Minars, 77, of Inverness, FL, formerly of Sedalia, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her home.She was born the daughter of Elvin and Irene Fleming on July 25, 1937.On July 10, 1963 she was united in marriage to Charles Minars in St. Louis.Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Heckart Funeral Home.Visitation will be...

Charles Weston CramCharles Weston Cram, 85, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center on June 7, 2017.He was born in Lohrville, Calhoun County, Iowa on May 5, 1932, the son of Carroll J. and Naomi Grace (Cain) Cram. He grew up on farms in Lohrville and Corwith, Iowa. The latter farm was owned by his father.On...

Lillie Mae Hieronymus, 84, of Longwood, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, at I-70 Medical Center in Sweet Springs.Lillie was born on March 28, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Garland and Laura (Zumalt) Anderson.On March 28, 1954, in Henry County, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Samuel Hieronymus, who preceded her in death on March 16, 2009.Lillie was...

Gerald Lee Dillon, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born on February 4, 1925, in La Monte, the son of Clyde Okie and Erma Mae Wharton Dillon.On June 14, 1952, in Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Evelyn June Dotson.Gerald served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII and then...

Amy H. McMellen, 95, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, formerly of Sedalia and Marshall, passed away May 29, 2017, in Ohio.She was born on January 9, 1922 in Alliance, Nebraska, the daughter of Joseph M. and Edith A. Burkett Holloway.In Sedalia, on December 12, 1940, she was united in marriage to William E. McMellen I, who preceded her on March 31,...

Lenora Faye BaugusLenora Faye Baugus, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.She was born March 30, 1943, in Potosi, MO, daughter of the Rev. James Russell and Dorothy Leone (Evans) Berry.On August 14, 1970, in Glendale, AZ, Lenora was united in marriage to the Rev. Randell L. Baugus.Together they served the...

Ralph Robert “Bob” GreenRalph Robert “Bob” Green, 79, of Chilhowee, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.He was born October 10, 1937, in El Monte, CA, son of Ralph Ezra Green and Bonnie Ruth (Moore) Green.Bob lived most of his life on his family’s farm in Chilhowee. He raised cattle and also was...

Delores June Sattler, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab.Arrangements are pending.

On May 12, 2017, Norma Lee Perkins, of Sedalia, passed from this world into eternal peace and joy.She was born April 3, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, daughter of John Isaac Carter and Dorothy Isabelle Nichol Carter.On December 29, 1994, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Herbert Eugene Perkins.Mrs. Perkins was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church,...

Gayle Hoveland, 45, of Knob Noster, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City.She was born August 5, 1971, in Kailua, HI, daughter of Galen “Smitty” Smitten and Doris (Weller) Smitten.Gayle was a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts.She had a heart for animals, especially armadillos, and expressed that love as...

Sharyl R. Menning, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at her home.She was born August 17, 1944, in Oelwein, IA, daughter of Raymond and Delphia Russell Henderson.Before retirement, Sharyl worked as an administrative assistant for CASA. She had two degrees, one in accounting and one in business. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers, and being with family. She loved...

Ruth Ann Leicher, 80, of Hughesville, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.She was born in Nebraska on March 18, 1937, the daughter of Sirel Thomas and Lucille Mae Potter Todd.She was united in marriage to Melvin Otto Leicher, on June 26, 1955, in Sedalia.As Melvin began farming Ruth Ann was there to help....

Albert “Big Al” John Wiltjer, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Al was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1922, son of Albert and Harriet Wiltjer, and brother to Phyllis (Wiltjer) Grey. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Bernie, wife of sixty-six years.Al leaves behind four children,...

Janice Naser, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, after a short illness, surrounded by family and friends.She was born August 30, 1922, in Silver Creek, NE, daughter of Jasper W. and Louise Pearl “Lula” James Mickens.Janice lived in Chicago for several years, before returning to Sedalia when she retired. While in Chicago she worked for Worldbook Encyclopedia...

David Wayne Reith, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.He was born April 22, 1955, in Lexington, the son of Leonard Reith and Nadean (Hemme) Reith.David was united in marriage to Susan Melanie Tieman on April 19, 1975, in Blackburn.He worked for Sedalia Tool and Manufacturing and was a member of St....

Daniel William Tuggle, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, surrounded by family and friends.He was born September 2, 1934, in Neosho, the son of Charles William Tuggle and Iva (Ball) Tuggle.Daniel was married to Allison (Cutburth), who preceded him in death in 2008.On February 7, 2009, he was united in marriage to...