Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Myra Lea George

Myra Lea George

Nov 16, 2025

Myra Lea George, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Alto Overland Park Assisted Living in Overland Park, KS. She was born on October 9, 1944, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Richard Robert Jenkins II and Edna Bell (Wheatly) Jenkins, who preceded her in death.

Myra was deeply rooted in her faith. She was...

Elroy E. Burton

Elroy E. Burton

Nov 14, 2025

Elroy E. Burton, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 16, 1936, in Pettis County, MO, the son of Everett Burton and Bertha (Bybee) Burton, who preceded him in death.

On November 4, 1966, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to Sandra...

Janet Ruth Thomas

Janet Ruth Thomas

Nov 13, 2025

Janet Ruth Thomas, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 8, 1940, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of William Lawrence Redmon and Ruby Pauline (Hulse) Redmon, who preceded her in death.

On October 8, 1961, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Patricia Susan Cramer

Patricia Susan Cramer

Nov 13, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Susan Cramer, 92, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Aspire Senior Care of Warsaw. She was born November 28, 1932, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Glenn Lemmon and Anna Marie (Comfort) Lemmon, who preceded her in death.

On July 13, 1952, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Omer Leo Cramer, who preceded...

Helen Marie Ewing

Helen Marie Ewing

Nov 12, 2025

Helen Marie Ewing, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 26, 1940, in Hutchinson County, SD, the daughter of Edward H. Vining and Martha M. (Wudel) Vining, who preceded her in death.

On November 30, 1958, at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD, Helen was...

Larena "Florence" Bird

Larena "Florence" Bird

Nov 11, 2025

Larena "Florence" Bird, 80, of Otterville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on February 28, 1945, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Joseph Arnold and Esther (Snapp) Arnold, who preceded her in death.

On June 10, 1962, in Pilot Grove,...

Leo Prilous

Leo Prilous

Nov 11, 2025

Leo Prilous, 5 months, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 11, 2025, at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on June 9, 2025, in Sedalia, the son of Dmytrii Prilous and Tetiana Samko.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sedalia Tabernacle - Skiniya Church, 23299 Hwy B., Sedalia, MO.

The burial...

Bonnie Sue Sandifer

Bonnie Sue Sandifer

Nov 10, 2025

Bonnie Sue Sandifer, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 25, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Mack Sandifer and Minnie Titus, who preceded her in death.

Bonnie spent the last eight years living at the Promise House, where she formed many meaningful...

Clyde Lee Lambertz

Clyde Lee Lambertz

Nov 10, 2025

Clyde Lee Lambertz, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 6, 1930, in Emerson, IA, the son of Herbert and Ethyl (Campbell) Lambertz, who preceded him in death.

On June 24, 1956, in Council Bluffs, IA, he was united in marriage to Janice Faye Guill, who...

Charles D. Thalheim

Charles D. Thalheim

Nov 10, 2025

Charles D. Thalheim, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home, in Sedalia.

A graveside memorial service and burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the La Monte Cemetery, La Monte, MO.

Service arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Russell Dale DeHaven Sr.

Russell Dale DeHaven Sr.

Nov 8, 2025

Russell Dale DeHaven, Sr., 67, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 12, 1958, in Sedalia, the son of Honce Leslie and Betty Lou (Trout) DeHaven, who reside in Smithton.

Russell worked in the construction and concrete industry as an excavator and was the proud owner and operator of DeHaven...

Deborah Mae Waltemeyer

Deborah Mae Waltemeyer

Nov 3, 2025

Deborah Mae Waltemeyer, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 25, 1953, in Sedalia, the daughter of Raymond E. Hays and Sarah (Moore) Hays, who preceded her in death.

On January 31, 1970, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Donald E. Waltemeyer,...

Michael G. Trotter

Michael G. Trotter

Oct 31, 2025

Michael G. Trotter, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 26, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Harry A. Trotter and Sandra E. (Cramer) Trotter, who preceded him in death.

On April 2, 2011, in Lake Tahoe, NV, he was united in marriage to...

James Dean Milburn

James Dean Milburn

Oct 31, 2025

James Dean Milburn, 62, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 10, 1963, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Gary Gene Milburn and Rose Marie (Webb) Milburn, who preceded him in death.

On February 14, 2014, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Cheri Lyn...

Sherri Lee Brosch

Sherri Lee Brosch

Oct 25, 2025

Sherri Lee Brosch, 82, of Spring, Texas, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital in Woodlands, Texas. She was born on August 9, 1943, in Geddes, South Dakota, the daughter of Urban and Lillian (Mazourek) Greenfield, who preceded her in death.



On December 27, 1977, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was...

Delfina Gonzalez

Delfina Gonzalez

Oct 25, 2025

Delfina Gonzalez, 46, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on October 20, 1979, in Orange County, CA, the daughter of Pedro Gonzalez and Martha Quezada, who reside in Sedalia.

Delfina was a proud graduate of Smithton High School, Class of 1999. She was known for her beautiful...

Samantha Jae Reid

Samantha Jae Reid

Oct 23, 2025

Samantha "Sam" Jae Reid, 26, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Kearney, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 26, 1998, in Liberty, MO, the beloved daughter of Darrin J. Reid and Juli J. (Johnston) Reid, who reside in Kearney, MO.

On November 3, 2024, in Knob Noster, MO,...

Harvey Eugene Miller

Harvey Eugene Miller

Oct 21, 2025

Apostle Harvey Eugene Miller, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1949, in Litchfield, Nebraska, the son of Algern L. Miller and Flora M. (Kepler) Miller, who both preceded him in death.

On May 22, 1970, in Olathe, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue...

Natalya Fomina

Natalya Fomina

Oct 19, 2025

Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Natalia Kharlampievna Fomina, was born on January 20, 1937, in the village of Aleksandrovka, Odessa region. She was the second child in the family of Kharlampiy Ivanovich and Marina Maksimovna Katrechko. Her parents had seven children in total - four daughters and three sons.

Mother was born during difficult times; she endured war, hunger, and persecution....

Ransom R. Ray

Ransom R. Ray

Oct 19, 2025

Ransom Ryan Ray, 41, of Centerview, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on February 21, 1984, in Nevada, MO, the son of Russell Ryan Ray, who preceded him in death, and Brenda Dawn (Myears) Ray, who resides in Centerview, MO.

Ransom was united in marriage to Julie Summers, who resides in Lee's Summit,...

Myra Lea George

Myra Lea George

Nov 16, 2025

Myra Lea George, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Alto Overland Park Assisted Living in Overland Park, KS. She was born on October 9, 1944, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Richard Robert Jenkins II and Edna Bell (Wheatly) Jenkins, who preceded her in death.

Myra was deeply rooted in her faith. She was...

Elroy E. Burton

Elroy E. Burton

Nov 14, 2025

Elroy E. Burton, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 16, 1936, in Pettis County, MO, the son of Everett Burton and Bertha (Bybee) Burton, who preceded him in death.

On November 4, 1966, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to Sandra...

Janet Ruth Thomas

Janet Ruth Thomas

Nov 13, 2025

Janet Ruth Thomas, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 8, 1940, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of William Lawrence Redmon and Ruby Pauline (Hulse) Redmon, who preceded her in death.

On October 8, 1961, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Patricia Susan Cramer

Patricia Susan Cramer

Nov 13, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Susan Cramer, 92, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Aspire Senior Care of Warsaw. She was born November 28, 1932, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Glenn Lemmon and Anna Marie (Comfort) Lemmon, who preceded her in death.

On July 13, 1952, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Omer Leo Cramer, who preceded...

Helen Marie Ewing

Helen Marie Ewing

Nov 12, 2025

Helen Marie Ewing, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 26, 1940, in Hutchinson County, SD, the daughter of Edward H. Vining and Martha M. (Wudel) Vining, who preceded her in death.

On November 30, 1958, at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD, Helen was...

Larena "Florence" Bird

Larena "Florence" Bird

Nov 11, 2025

Larena "Florence" Bird, 80, of Otterville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on February 28, 1945, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Joseph Arnold and Esther (Snapp) Arnold, who preceded her in death.

On June 10, 1962, in Pilot Grove,...

Leo Prilous

Leo Prilous

Nov 11, 2025

Leo Prilous, 5 months, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 11, 2025, at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on June 9, 2025, in Sedalia, the son of Dmytrii Prilous and Tetiana Samko.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sedalia Tabernacle - Skiniya Church, 23299 Hwy B., Sedalia, MO.

The burial...

Bonnie Sue Sandifer

Bonnie Sue Sandifer

Nov 10, 2025

Bonnie Sue Sandifer, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 25, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Mack Sandifer and Minnie Titus, who preceded her in death.

Bonnie spent the last eight years living at the Promise House, where she formed many meaningful...

Clyde Lee Lambertz

Clyde Lee Lambertz

Nov 10, 2025

Clyde Lee Lambertz, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 6, 1930, in Emerson, IA, the son of Herbert and Ethyl (Campbell) Lambertz, who preceded him in death.

On June 24, 1956, in Council Bluffs, IA, he was united in marriage to Janice Faye Guill, who...

Charles D. Thalheim

Charles D. Thalheim

Nov 10, 2025

Charles D. Thalheim, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home, in Sedalia.

A graveside memorial service and burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the La Monte Cemetery, La Monte, MO.

Service arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Russell Dale DeHaven Sr.

Russell Dale DeHaven Sr.

Nov 8, 2025

Russell Dale DeHaven, Sr., 67, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 12, 1958, in Sedalia, the son of Honce Leslie and Betty Lou (Trout) DeHaven, who reside in Smithton.

Russell worked in the construction and concrete industry as an excavator and was the proud owner and operator of DeHaven...

Deborah Mae Waltemeyer

Deborah Mae Waltemeyer

Nov 3, 2025

Deborah Mae Waltemeyer, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 25, 1953, in Sedalia, the daughter of Raymond E. Hays and Sarah (Moore) Hays, who preceded her in death.

On January 31, 1970, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Donald E. Waltemeyer,...

Michael G. Trotter

Michael G. Trotter

Oct 31, 2025

Michael G. Trotter, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 26, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Harry A. Trotter and Sandra E. (Cramer) Trotter, who preceded him in death.

On April 2, 2011, in Lake Tahoe, NV, he was united in marriage to...

James Dean Milburn

James Dean Milburn

Oct 31, 2025

James Dean Milburn, 62, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 10, 1963, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Gary Gene Milburn and Rose Marie (Webb) Milburn, who preceded him in death.

On February 14, 2014, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Cheri Lyn...

Sherri Lee Brosch

Sherri Lee Brosch

Oct 25, 2025

Sherri Lee Brosch, 82, of Spring, Texas, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital in Woodlands, Texas. She was born on August 9, 1943, in Geddes, South Dakota, the daughter of Urban and Lillian (Mazourek) Greenfield, who preceded her in death.



On December 27, 1977, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was...

Delfina Gonzalez

Delfina Gonzalez

Oct 25, 2025

Delfina Gonzalez, 46, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on October 20, 1979, in Orange County, CA, the daughter of Pedro Gonzalez and Martha Quezada, who reside in Sedalia.

Delfina was a proud graduate of Smithton High School, Class of 1999. She was known for her beautiful...

Samantha Jae Reid

Samantha Jae Reid

Oct 23, 2025

Samantha "Sam" Jae Reid, 26, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Kearney, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 26, 1998, in Liberty, MO, the beloved daughter of Darrin J. Reid and Juli J. (Johnston) Reid, who reside in Kearney, MO.

On November 3, 2024, in Knob Noster, MO,...

Harvey Eugene Miller

Harvey Eugene Miller

Oct 21, 2025

Apostle Harvey Eugene Miller, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1949, in Litchfield, Nebraska, the son of Algern L. Miller and Flora M. (Kepler) Miller, who both preceded him in death.

On May 22, 1970, in Olathe, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue...

Natalya Fomina

Natalya Fomina

Oct 19, 2025

Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Natalia Kharlampievna Fomina, was born on January 20, 1937, in the village of Aleksandrovka, Odessa region. She was the second child in the family of Kharlampiy Ivanovich and Marina Maksimovna Katrechko. Her parents had seven children in total - four daughters and three sons.

Mother was born during difficult times; she endured war, hunger, and persecution....

Ransom R. Ray

Ransom R. Ray

Oct 19, 2025

Ransom Ryan Ray, 41, of Centerview, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on February 21, 1984, in Nevada, MO, the son of Russell Ryan Ray, who preceded him in death, and Brenda Dawn (Myears) Ray, who resides in Centerview, MO.

Ransom was united in marriage to Julie Summers, who resides in Lee's Summit,...