Obituaries

Gerald L. Dillon
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...
Lenora F. Baugus
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 R. Green
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
Delores June Sattler, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab.Arrangements are pending.
Gayle Hoveland
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...
Norma L. Perkins
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,...
Sharyl R. Menning
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
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 J. Wiltjer
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
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 W. Reith
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 W. Tuggle
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...
Edwin L. Kirby
Edwin L. Kirby, age 87, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at his home.He was born November 1, 1929, in Armstrong, MO, son of Melvin Lee and Julia Irene Brooks Kirby.On November 25, 1950, in Moberly, MO, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Robb, who survives of the home.Mr. Kirby was a member of First Baptist Church,...
Harold L. Woodall
Harold L. Woodall, 94, of Sedalia, passed away April 11, 2017, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg, Missouri.He was born October 29, 1922, in Smithton, the son of Charles and Lurana Woodall.His first marriage was to Esther Scott. On February 24, 1954, he married Mary Lou Blatterman-Hancock, who preceded him in death on December 23, 2013.Mr. Woodall graduated from...
Mary Lou Bauman
Mary Lou Bauman, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017, at her home from kidney disease.She was born June 15, 1932 in Madison, South Dakota, the daughter of Carl and Mary (Moran) Larson. She was united in marriage on May 21, 1955, to Laurel Bauman. They celebrated 47 years of marriage prior to his death in March 2002.She...
Barbara J. Bartholomew
Barbara Jo Bartholomew, 55, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, at her home.She was born December 1, 1961, in San Antonio, TX, daughter of William Strunk and Juanita (Perry) Strunk, who preceded her in death. She was married to Jim Bartholomew, who preceded her in death.Barbara’s family was her life, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as...

Sandra S. Bird
Sandra Star Bird (Hall) passed away at home on April 5, 2017. Sandra was born on March 29, 1938 in Springfield, Mo. Her late mother, Radene Coe, (Hall) did not list a father for the child. Sandra was raised by her grandparents, Andrew and Emma Hall, in Republic, MO. Sandra graduated from Republic High School and attended the Drawn Business...
Jimmy Arndt, Jr.
Jimmy Rodgers Arndt, Jr., 51, of Sedalia, formerly of North Kansas City, passed away peacefully April 4, 2017, at his home.He was born September 11, 1965, in Marshall, the son of Jimmy Rodgers Arndt, Sr. and Opal Deloris Kelso.He was united in marriage to Trilica Alexander on September 30, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri.Jimmy worked for Herregan Distributors and was...

Rosalie Zahringer
Rosalie (Kirkpatrick) Zahringer, aged 88, died in Sedalia, Missouri on March 31, 2017.Born on September 4, 1928, Rosalie was preceded in death by her cherished son, Ronald Pressley, and beloved husband, Franklin (Frankie) Zahringer.Survivors include Dr. Chester Kirkpatrick, Sedalia, Missouri, and Mrs. Hazel Middleton, Kansas City, Missouri, and their families.Private services will be held.
Willard W. Kalthoff
Willard W. Kalthoff, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his home.He was born October 28, 1941, in Lafayette County, MO, son of Fred Kalthoff and Nora (Fuehring) Kalthoff, who preceded him in death. Willard had one brother, Howard, who also preceded him in death.On December 29, 1961, Willard was united in marriage to Dorothy Richey....