Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Erik Allyn Thurman
Feb 9, 2025
Erik Allyn Thurman, 45, of Sedalia, MO, Panorama City, CA, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home in Sedalia.
There will be no services held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.
Deana Marie Rader
Feb 9, 2025
Deana Marie Rader, 78, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. She was born on February 14, 1946, in Shawnee County, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne and Mildred (Ward) Black, who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, Deana was preceded in death by a...
Ernest Grant Hedges
Feb 7, 2025
Ernest Grant Hedges, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born on November 30, 1930, in Corwin, KS, the son of Ernest H. and Carrie Doris (Mumford) Hedges, who preceded him in death.
Ernest was united in marriage to Jo Ann Wissman, who preceded him in death...
Arneta Lucille Fisher
Feb 6, 2025
Arneta Lucille Fisher, 94, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Elsberry, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on March 24, 1929, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of William C. McKee and E. Leota (Harvey) McKee, who preceded her in death.
On December 27, 1951, she was united in marriage to...
Goldie H. Beck
Feb 2, 2025
Goldie H. Beck, 86, of Warsaw, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born on June 16, 1938, in McCalister Springs, MO, the daughter of Harvey Welch and Goldia (Gerlt) Welch, who preceded her in death.
On April 25, 1963, in Marshall, MO, she was united in marriage to Floyd R. Beck,...
Robert Dale Harlan Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Robert Dale "R.D." Harlan Jr., 64, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home in La Monte. He was born on December 21, 1960, in Marshall, MO, the son of Robert Dale "Bob" Harlan Sr., who preceded him in death, and Mary C. (Hayes) Harlan, who resides in Green Ridge, MO.
On July 22, 1989,...
Howard T. Mowell
Jan 22, 2025
Howard T. Mowell, 83, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, MO. He was born on July 27, 1941, in Warsaw, the son of Norris Mowell and Doris (Roberson) Mowell, who preceded him in death.
On April 15, 1988, in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to Lucille (Williams)...
Jack A. Drexler
Jan 21, 2025
Jack A. Drexler, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 25, 1934, in St Louis, MO, the son of John Drexler and Blanche (Tesson) Drexler, who preceded him in death.
On February 11, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, he was united in marriage to Dolores...
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...
Erik Allyn Thurman
Feb 9, 2025
Erik Allyn Thurman, 45, of Sedalia, MO, Panorama City, CA, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home in Sedalia.
There will be no services held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.
Deana Marie Rader
Feb 9, 2025
Deana Marie Rader, 78, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. She was born on February 14, 1946, in Shawnee County, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne and Mildred (Ward) Black, who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, Deana was preceded in death by a...
Ernest Grant Hedges
Feb 7, 2025
Ernest Grant Hedges, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born on November 30, 1930, in Corwin, KS, the son of Ernest H. and Carrie Doris (Mumford) Hedges, who preceded him in death.
Ernest was united in marriage to Jo Ann Wissman, who preceded him in death...
Arneta Lucille Fisher
Feb 6, 2025
Arneta Lucille Fisher, 94, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Elsberry, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on March 24, 1929, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of William C. McKee and E. Leota (Harvey) McKee, who preceded her in death.
On December 27, 1951, she was united in marriage to...
Goldie H. Beck
Feb 2, 2025
Goldie H. Beck, 86, of Warsaw, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born on June 16, 1938, in McCalister Springs, MO, the daughter of Harvey Welch and Goldia (Gerlt) Welch, who preceded her in death.
On April 25, 1963, in Marshall, MO, she was united in marriage to Floyd R. Beck,...
Robert Dale Harlan Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Robert Dale "R.D." Harlan Jr., 64, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home in La Monte. He was born on December 21, 1960, in Marshall, MO, the son of Robert Dale "Bob" Harlan Sr., who preceded him in death, and Mary C. (Hayes) Harlan, who resides in Green Ridge, MO.
On July 22, 1989,...
Howard T. Mowell
Jan 22, 2025
Howard T. Mowell, 83, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, MO. He was born on July 27, 1941, in Warsaw, the son of Norris Mowell and Doris (Roberson) Mowell, who preceded him in death.
On April 15, 1988, in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to Lucille (Williams)...
Jack A. Drexler
Jan 21, 2025
Jack A. Drexler, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 25, 1934, in St Louis, MO, the son of John Drexler and Blanche (Tesson) Drexler, who preceded him in death.
On February 11, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, he was united in marriage to Dolores...
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...
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