Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Dorothy Marie Gottschalk
Jan 20, 2025
Dorothy Marie Gottschalk, 84, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Parkside Manor, in Columbia, MO.
A graveside service and burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Knob Noster Cemetery, Knob Noster, MO.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.
Janet Kay Tucker
Jan 19, 2025
Janet Kay Tucker, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on November 5, 1954, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Chester Carl Jones and Ardith Jane (Kiser) Jones, who preceded her in death.
On December 23, 1992, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Robert...
Marcella K. Summers
Jan 17, 2025
Marcella Kay Summers, 71, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
She was born at home in Coffey, Missouri on June 10, 1953, the first child of James William Carroll and Betty June (Gardner) Carroll.
Her early years were spent in Coffey, MO. and Pattonsburg, MO. She started school in Coffey and graduated from Coffey High...
James R. DeMotte
Jan 16, 2025
James Robert DeMotte, 83, of LaMonte, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia.
Born on June 28, 1941, in Hydro, OK, James was the son of Henry and Dortha (Upchurch) DeMotte, both of whom preceded him in death. On September 22, 1961, he married Mary Elizabeth Farris in LaMonte, MO,...
Judith Gail Brammer
Jan 14, 2025
Judith Gail Brammer (nee Behnken) passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on January 14, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born October 13, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herman and Novalene Behnken.
She attended Belmont High School in Dayton. Her goal in life was to help others, and she worked for many years as a Certified Nurses...
Joyce Ann Craig
Jan 14, 2025
Joyce Ann Craig, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO.
A lifelong resident of Sedalia, Joyce co-owned and operated the "Joy and Dots" Beauty Salon with her mother, Dorothy Negron, for 35 years.
Joyce's family was her greatest joy. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...
Mitchell Dale Foster
Jan 9, 2025
Mitchell "Mitch" Dale Foster, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on March 18, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Jerry Paul Foster and Helen Marie (Kelling) Foster, who preceded him in death.
On September 28, 2007, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Sylvia...
Clara Camille Schubert
Jan 9, 2025
Clara "Camille" Schubert, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. She was born on July 12, 1934, in Fortuna, MO, the daughter of Herman Aeschbacher and Clara Heidbreder, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Leo Sena.
On January 28, 1979, in Sedalia,...
George Kevin Reeves
Jan 8, 2025
George "Kevin" Reeves, 69, of Sedalia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. Kevin was born on April 19, 1955 in Lander, WY, the son of the late Marlon Gracen Reeves and Mary Louise (McCombs) Reeves, who preceded him in death.
On October 19, 1998 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was united in marriage to Patricia...
Alfred William Bacon Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Alfred "Al" William Bacon Jr., 45, of La Monte, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1979, in Hermann, MO, the son of Alfred William Bacon Sr., who preceded him in death, and Terri Lee (Castiglia) Koch, who resides in the home.
Al was an American Legion Post 642 member in...
Judith Marlene Brocksmith
Jan 5, 2025
Judith Marlene (Judy) Brocksmith, 69, of Sedalia, passed away on January 5, 2025, at her home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on September 16, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Vivian M. Ford, who preceded her in death.
Judy was raised in Kansas City, MO, but lived most of her life in or around the Sedalia area. In...
Dennis Jay McCullough
Jan 4, 2025
Dennis J. McCullough, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1952, in Lodi, OH, to Jack McCullough and Mary Charlene (McDonald) McCullough, both of whom preceded him in death.
On April 19, 1975, in Sedalia, MO, he married Amy L. Nye, who survives him.
Dennis was a 1971 graduate...
Edward Lee Hamilton
Dec 31, 2024
Edward Lee Hamilton, 93, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on May 23, 1931, in Norborne, MO, the son of Edward "Pat" Hamilton and Mildred (Foy) Hamilton, who preceded him in death.
On September 29, 1977, in Norborne, MO, he was united in marriage...
Eloise Barron Young
Dec 28, 2024
ATTENTION!!!!
DO TO THE INCLUMENT WEATHER ON MONDAY, JAN. 6TH, SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JAN, 8TH. SAME VISITATION AND SERVICE TIMES AS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE FUNERAL HOME AT 660-826-4732.
Eloise Young, 99, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was...
Ralph Louis Moriarty
Dec 27, 2024
Ralph Louis Moriarty, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Sedalia, the son of Thomas Michael Moriarty and Agnes L. (Velten) Moriarty, who preceded him in death.
Ralph grew up on the family farm south of Sedalia and attended Sacred...
Kenneth Leroy Hays
Dec 25, 2024
Kenneth Leroy Hays, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1936, in Florence, MO, the son of Floyd Hays and Spicie (Gilmer) Hays, who preceded him in death.
On September 30, 1956, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Fae L. Knipp, who preceded him in death on March...
Travis Shane Harms
Dec 25, 2024
Travis Shane Harms, 42 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home.
The family will announce a celebration of life gathering at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Clyde Russell Rotramel
Dec 24, 2024
Clyde Russell Rotramel, 71, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 10, 1953, in Humansville, MO, the son of Azel Rotramel and Ethel (Russell) Rotramel, who preceded him in death.
On May 4, 1996, in Sedalia, MO, in the left turn lane of Highway 50 in front of Double D...
Gary Eugene Raines
Dec 23, 2024
Gary Eugene Raines, 77, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at E. W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 19, 1947, in Marshall, MO, the son of Robert Eugene Raines and Myrtle Louise (Shrader) Raines, who preceded him in death.
On July 23, 2016, in Marshall, MO, he was united in...
Eugene Harvey Leiss
Dec 22, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Harvey Leiss, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 19, 1938, in Greensburg, KS, the son of George Sidwell Leiss and Velma Grace (Richardson) Leiss, who preceded him in death.
On September 8, 1963, in Greensburg, KS, he was united in marriage...
Dorothy Marie Gottschalk
Jan 20, 2025
Dorothy Marie Gottschalk, 84, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Parkside Manor, in Columbia, MO.
A graveside service and burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Knob Noster Cemetery, Knob Noster, MO.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.
Janet Kay Tucker
Jan 19, 2025
Janet Kay Tucker, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on November 5, 1954, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Chester Carl Jones and Ardith Jane (Kiser) Jones, who preceded her in death.
On December 23, 1992, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Robert...
Marcella K. Summers
Jan 17, 2025
Marcella Kay Summers, 71, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
She was born at home in Coffey, Missouri on June 10, 1953, the first child of James William Carroll and Betty June (Gardner) Carroll.
Her early years were spent in Coffey, MO. and Pattonsburg, MO. She started school in Coffey and graduated from Coffey High...
James R. DeMotte
Jan 16, 2025
James Robert DeMotte, 83, of LaMonte, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia.
Born on June 28, 1941, in Hydro, OK, James was the son of Henry and Dortha (Upchurch) DeMotte, both of whom preceded him in death. On September 22, 1961, he married Mary Elizabeth Farris in LaMonte, MO,...
Judith Gail Brammer
Jan 14, 2025
Judith Gail Brammer (nee Behnken) passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on January 14, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born October 13, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herman and Novalene Behnken.
She attended Belmont High School in Dayton. Her goal in life was to help others, and she worked for many years as a Certified Nurses...
Joyce Ann Craig
Jan 14, 2025
Joyce Ann Craig, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO.
A lifelong resident of Sedalia, Joyce co-owned and operated the "Joy and Dots" Beauty Salon with her mother, Dorothy Negron, for 35 years.
Joyce's family was her greatest joy. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...
Mitchell Dale Foster
Jan 9, 2025
Mitchell "Mitch" Dale Foster, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on March 18, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Jerry Paul Foster and Helen Marie (Kelling) Foster, who preceded him in death.
On September 28, 2007, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Sylvia...
Clara Camille Schubert
Jan 9, 2025
Clara "Camille" Schubert, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. She was born on July 12, 1934, in Fortuna, MO, the daughter of Herman Aeschbacher and Clara Heidbreder, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Leo Sena.
On January 28, 1979, in Sedalia,...
George Kevin Reeves
Jan 8, 2025
George "Kevin" Reeves, 69, of Sedalia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. Kevin was born on April 19, 1955 in Lander, WY, the son of the late Marlon Gracen Reeves and Mary Louise (McCombs) Reeves, who preceded him in death.
On October 19, 1998 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was united in marriage to Patricia...
Alfred William Bacon Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Alfred "Al" William Bacon Jr., 45, of La Monte, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1979, in Hermann, MO, the son of Alfred William Bacon Sr., who preceded him in death, and Terri Lee (Castiglia) Koch, who resides in the home.
Al was an American Legion Post 642 member in...
Judith Marlene Brocksmith
Jan 5, 2025
Judith Marlene (Judy) Brocksmith, 69, of Sedalia, passed away on January 5, 2025, at her home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on September 16, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Vivian M. Ford, who preceded her in death.
Judy was raised in Kansas City, MO, but lived most of her life in or around the Sedalia area. In...
Dennis Jay McCullough
Jan 4, 2025
Dennis J. McCullough, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1952, in Lodi, OH, to Jack McCullough and Mary Charlene (McDonald) McCullough, both of whom preceded him in death.
On April 19, 1975, in Sedalia, MO, he married Amy L. Nye, who survives him.
Dennis was a 1971 graduate...
Edward Lee Hamilton
Dec 31, 2024
Edward Lee Hamilton, 93, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on May 23, 1931, in Norborne, MO, the son of Edward "Pat" Hamilton and Mildred (Foy) Hamilton, who preceded him in death.
On September 29, 1977, in Norborne, MO, he was united in marriage...
Eloise Barron Young
Dec 28, 2024
ATTENTION!!!!
DO TO THE INCLUMENT WEATHER ON MONDAY, JAN. 6TH, SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JAN, 8TH. SAME VISITATION AND SERVICE TIMES AS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE FUNERAL HOME AT 660-826-4732.
Eloise Young, 99, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was...
Ralph Louis Moriarty
Dec 27, 2024
Ralph Louis Moriarty, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Sedalia, the son of Thomas Michael Moriarty and Agnes L. (Velten) Moriarty, who preceded him in death.
Ralph grew up on the family farm south of Sedalia and attended Sacred...
Kenneth Leroy Hays
Dec 25, 2024
Kenneth Leroy Hays, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1936, in Florence, MO, the son of Floyd Hays and Spicie (Gilmer) Hays, who preceded him in death.
On September 30, 1956, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Fae L. Knipp, who preceded him in death on March...
Travis Shane Harms
Dec 25, 2024
Travis Shane Harms, 42 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home.
The family will announce a celebration of life gathering at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Clyde Russell Rotramel
Dec 24, 2024
Clyde Russell Rotramel, 71, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 10, 1953, in Humansville, MO, the son of Azel Rotramel and Ethel (Russell) Rotramel, who preceded him in death.
On May 4, 1996, in Sedalia, MO, in the left turn lane of Highway 50 in front of Double D...
Gary Eugene Raines
Dec 23, 2024
Gary Eugene Raines, 77, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at E. W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 19, 1947, in Marshall, MO, the son of Robert Eugene Raines and Myrtle Louise (Shrader) Raines, who preceded him in death.
On July 23, 2016, in Marshall, MO, he was united in...
Eugene Harvey Leiss
Dec 22, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Harvey Leiss, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 19, 1938, in Greensburg, KS, the son of George Sidwell Leiss and Velma Grace (Richardson) Leiss, who preceded him in death.
On September 8, 1963, in Greensburg, KS, he was united in marriage...
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