Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Margaret Estill

Margaret Estill

Apr 11, 2017

Obituary For Margaret Estill Mickey Margaret Estill, 91, of Sedalia, MO, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO. She was born on June 15, 1925 in Evansville, IN the daughter of Adam and Vera Gunn Dickman, who preceded her in death.

On September 7, 1946 in St Louis,...

Stephen Gardner

Stephen Gardner

Apr 11, 2017

Obituary For Stephen Gardner Stephen Kelly Gardner, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 11, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, a son of William "Bill" F and Grace J (Schaeffer) Gardner, Jr. On June 8, 2013 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Riley Garrigus

Riley Garrigus

Apr 8, 2017

Obituary For Riley Garrigus Riley Nicole Garrigus “Dot”, age 16, of Sedalia passed away April 08, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 4, 2000 in Sedalia, the daughter of Ralph D. Garrigus and Yvette A. (Allen) Garrigus who reside in Sedalia.

Riley was a daughter, sister, friend and student. Riley was a sophomore at Smith-Cotton High School....

William "Bill" Ficken, Jr.

William "Bill" Ficken, Jr.

Apr 7, 2017

Obituary For William "Bill" Ficken, Jr. William "Bill" John Ficken Jr., 83, of Sedalia passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. He was born on April 17, 1933 in Sedalia the son of William John and Laura Adeline (Nichols) Ficken Sr., who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by...

Alice Virginia Anderson

Alice Virginia Anderson

Apr 4, 2017

Obituary For Alice Virginia Anderson Alice V. "Virginia" Anderson, 90, formerly of Smithton, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. She was born on March 3, 1927 near Beaman, MO the daughter of Henry Foss and Mary Elizabeth Grimes O'Neill, who preceded her in death.

On June 9, 1951 at Flat Creek Baptist...

Christopher Schroeder

Christopher Schroeder

Apr 2, 2017

Obituary For Christopher Schroeder Christopher Thomas Hill Schroeder, 47, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 20, 1970 in Jackson County, MO, the son of Ardus and Nettie (Bradley) Schroeder, who preceded him in death.

Chris worked in maintenance at Tyson Foods for four years. He enjoyed...

Joyce Bryant

Joyce Bryant

Apr 2, 2017

Obituary For Joyce Bryant Joyce S. Bryant, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at BRHC, Sedalia. She was born on November 6, 1929 in LaMonte, MO, the daughter of H. Edwin and Della Rae (Hutchison) Patrick, who preceded her in death.

She was married to Ed Bryant on September 19, 1987 in Sedalia, MO.

Joyce's...

Alice Young

Alice Young

Apr 1, 2017

Obituary For Alice Young Alice Jean Young, 87, of Sedalia passed away April 1, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on March 18, 1930 in Sedalia, MO daughter of Edward and Harriett (Long) Cramer, who preceded her in death on April 12, 2013.

On April 22, 1948 in Sedalia she was united in...

Mary Holbert

Mary Holbert

Mar 30, 2017

Obituary For Mary Holbert Mary L. Holbert, 60, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1956 in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Vanderpool) Carver, who preceded her in death.

On October 6, 2007, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Donald R. Holbert, who survives of...

James Sumner

James Sumner

Mar 28, 2017

Obituary For James Sumner James Preston Sumner, 83, of Sedalia, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on September 16, 1933 in Lebanon, MO, a son of Adam R. and Eva Katherine Elizabeth (James) Sumner, who preceded him in death.

On September 3, 1954...

Eva Bratton

Eva Bratton

Mar 26, 2017

Obituary For Eva Bratton Eva Nell Bratton, 97, of Houstonia, MO, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. She was born on November 6, 1919 in Hughesville, MO, a daughter of Walter Henry and Bessie Dee (Strole) Winters, who preceded her in death.

In May of 1937 she was united in marriage to C....

Manuel Mullins

Manuel Mullins

Mar 25, 2017

Obituary For Manuel Mullins Manuel F. Mullins, 78, of Houstonia, MO, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1939 in Sedalia, MO, the son of Joe and Eidith Gatewood Mullins, who preceded him in death.

Manuel loved horses, pickup trucks and bird hunting. He also enjoyed country music and dancing. He was...

Joseph Lemaire

Joseph Lemaire

Mar 24, 2017

Obituary For Joseph LeMaire Joseph Tracy LeMaire, 58 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

He was born on March 5, 1959 in Sedalia, MO the son of Joseph Ray “Frenchie” and Rosa “Earlene” Riley LeMaire, who preceded him in death.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved to...

Bernardita Destin Alegarbes

Bernardita Destin Alegarbes

Mar 24, 2017

Obituary For Bernardita Destin Alegarbes Bernardita M. Destin Alegarbes, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1946 in Carcar Cebu, Philippines, the daughter of Filomeno R Alegarbes, Sr. and Angela Dawis Mamaril, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons Geobern Frett of Sedalia,...

Lawrence Haecherl

Lawrence Haecherl

Mar 23, 2017

Obituary For Lawrence Haecherl Lawrence A. Haecherl, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 26, 1937 in Lisborn, North Dakota, the son of John and Bertha Catoor Haecherl, who preceded him in death.

Lawrence was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the American Legion,...

Joyce Page

Joyce Page

Mar 20, 2017

Obituary For Joyce Page Joyce “Joan” Page, 76, of Warsaw passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 2, 1940 in Bunceton, Missouri, the daughter of Laura Mildred (Watring) & Bill Thomas who preceded her in death. In 1958 she graduated from high school in Otterville, Missouri. On June 15,...

Gail Pettis

Gail Pettis

Mar 19, 2017

Obituary For Gail Pettis Gail Sue Poort Pettis, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on June 6, 1940 in Leeton, MO, the daughter of Hugh and Neva Poort, who preceded her in death.

She was married to George Pettis, who also preceded her in death....

Helen Garrison

Helen Garrison

Mar 18, 2017

Obituary For Helen Garrison Helen Marie Garrison, 88, of Smithton, MO, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on May 09, 1928 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Joseph William and Dollie (Eichholz) Anderson, who preceded her in death.

On July 13, 1963 she was united in marriage to...

Zachary Stiffarm

Zachary Stiffarm

Mar 17, 2017

Obituary For Zachary Stiffarm Zachary Nathan Stiffarm, 24, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. He was born September 2, 1992 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Vickie Brown and David Stiffarm. He enjoyed playing football, basketball, and soccer. He loved being with his family and friends and really...

Betty Thompson

Betty Thompson

Mar 16, 2017

Obituary For Betty Thompson Betty Rose Thompson, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, Missouri. She was born on November 8, 1928 in Sedalia, the daughter of Walter C. and Mable Jane (Brauer) Cramer, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Charles W. Thompson, who preceded...

Margaret Estill

Margaret Estill

Apr 11, 2017

Obituary For Margaret Estill Mickey Margaret Estill, 91, of Sedalia, MO, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO. She was born on June 15, 1925 in Evansville, IN the daughter of Adam and Vera Gunn Dickman, who preceded her in death.

On September 7, 1946 in St Louis,...

Stephen Gardner

Stephen Gardner

Apr 11, 2017

Obituary For Stephen Gardner Stephen Kelly Gardner, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 11, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, a son of William "Bill" F and Grace J (Schaeffer) Gardner, Jr. On June 8, 2013 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Riley Garrigus

Riley Garrigus

Apr 8, 2017

Obituary For Riley Garrigus Riley Nicole Garrigus “Dot”, age 16, of Sedalia passed away April 08, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 4, 2000 in Sedalia, the daughter of Ralph D. Garrigus and Yvette A. (Allen) Garrigus who reside in Sedalia.

Riley was a daughter, sister, friend and student. Riley was a sophomore at Smith-Cotton High School....

William "Bill" Ficken, Jr.

William "Bill" Ficken, Jr.

Apr 7, 2017

Obituary For William "Bill" Ficken, Jr. William "Bill" John Ficken Jr., 83, of Sedalia passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. He was born on April 17, 1933 in Sedalia the son of William John and Laura Adeline (Nichols) Ficken Sr., who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by...

Alice Virginia Anderson

Alice Virginia Anderson

Apr 4, 2017

Obituary For Alice Virginia Anderson Alice V. "Virginia" Anderson, 90, formerly of Smithton, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. She was born on March 3, 1927 near Beaman, MO the daughter of Henry Foss and Mary Elizabeth Grimes O'Neill, who preceded her in death.

On June 9, 1951 at Flat Creek Baptist...

Christopher Schroeder

Christopher Schroeder

Apr 2, 2017

Obituary For Christopher Schroeder Christopher Thomas Hill Schroeder, 47, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 20, 1970 in Jackson County, MO, the son of Ardus and Nettie (Bradley) Schroeder, who preceded him in death.

Chris worked in maintenance at Tyson Foods for four years. He enjoyed...

Joyce Bryant

Joyce Bryant

Apr 2, 2017

Obituary For Joyce Bryant Joyce S. Bryant, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at BRHC, Sedalia. She was born on November 6, 1929 in LaMonte, MO, the daughter of H. Edwin and Della Rae (Hutchison) Patrick, who preceded her in death.

She was married to Ed Bryant on September 19, 1987 in Sedalia, MO.

Joyce's...

Alice Young

Alice Young

Apr 1, 2017

Obituary For Alice Young Alice Jean Young, 87, of Sedalia passed away April 1, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on March 18, 1930 in Sedalia, MO daughter of Edward and Harriett (Long) Cramer, who preceded her in death on April 12, 2013.

On April 22, 1948 in Sedalia she was united in...

Mary Holbert

Mary Holbert

Mar 30, 2017

Obituary For Mary Holbert Mary L. Holbert, 60, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1956 in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Vanderpool) Carver, who preceded her in death.

On October 6, 2007, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Donald R. Holbert, who survives of...

James Sumner

James Sumner

Mar 28, 2017

Obituary For James Sumner James Preston Sumner, 83, of Sedalia, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on September 16, 1933 in Lebanon, MO, a son of Adam R. and Eva Katherine Elizabeth (James) Sumner, who preceded him in death.

On September 3, 1954...

Eva Bratton

Eva Bratton

Mar 26, 2017

Obituary For Eva Bratton Eva Nell Bratton, 97, of Houstonia, MO, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. She was born on November 6, 1919 in Hughesville, MO, a daughter of Walter Henry and Bessie Dee (Strole) Winters, who preceded her in death.

In May of 1937 she was united in marriage to C....

Manuel Mullins

Manuel Mullins

Mar 25, 2017

Obituary For Manuel Mullins Manuel F. Mullins, 78, of Houstonia, MO, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1939 in Sedalia, MO, the son of Joe and Eidith Gatewood Mullins, who preceded him in death.

Manuel loved horses, pickup trucks and bird hunting. He also enjoyed country music and dancing. He was...

Joseph Lemaire

Joseph Lemaire

Mar 24, 2017

Obituary For Joseph LeMaire Joseph Tracy LeMaire, 58 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

He was born on March 5, 1959 in Sedalia, MO the son of Joseph Ray “Frenchie” and Rosa “Earlene” Riley LeMaire, who preceded him in death.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved to...

Bernardita Destin Alegarbes

Bernardita Destin Alegarbes

Mar 24, 2017

Obituary For Bernardita Destin Alegarbes Bernardita M. Destin Alegarbes, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1946 in Carcar Cebu, Philippines, the daughter of Filomeno R Alegarbes, Sr. and Angela Dawis Mamaril, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons Geobern Frett of Sedalia,...

Lawrence Haecherl

Lawrence Haecherl

Mar 23, 2017

Obituary For Lawrence Haecherl Lawrence A. Haecherl, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 26, 1937 in Lisborn, North Dakota, the son of John and Bertha Catoor Haecherl, who preceded him in death.

Lawrence was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the American Legion,...

Joyce Page

Joyce Page

Mar 20, 2017

Obituary For Joyce Page Joyce “Joan” Page, 76, of Warsaw passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 2, 1940 in Bunceton, Missouri, the daughter of Laura Mildred (Watring) & Bill Thomas who preceded her in death. In 1958 she graduated from high school in Otterville, Missouri. On June 15,...

Gail Pettis

Gail Pettis

Mar 19, 2017

Obituary For Gail Pettis Gail Sue Poort Pettis, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on June 6, 1940 in Leeton, MO, the daughter of Hugh and Neva Poort, who preceded her in death.

She was married to George Pettis, who also preceded her in death....

Helen Garrison

Helen Garrison

Mar 18, 2017

Obituary For Helen Garrison Helen Marie Garrison, 88, of Smithton, MO, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on May 09, 1928 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Joseph William and Dollie (Eichholz) Anderson, who preceded her in death.

On July 13, 1963 she was united in marriage to...

Zachary Stiffarm

Zachary Stiffarm

Mar 17, 2017

Obituary For Zachary Stiffarm Zachary Nathan Stiffarm, 24, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. He was born September 2, 1992 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Vickie Brown and David Stiffarm. He enjoyed playing football, basketball, and soccer. He loved being with his family and friends and really...

Betty Thompson

Betty Thompson

Mar 16, 2017

Obituary For Betty Thompson Betty Rose Thompson, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, Missouri. She was born on November 8, 1928 in Sedalia, the daughter of Walter C. and Mable Jane (Brauer) Cramer, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Charles W. Thompson, who preceded...