Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Diane Marie Edwards
Feb 17, 2025
Diane Marie Edwards, 76 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Andy C. Klein
Feb 13, 2025
Andy C. Klein, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on May 9, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Tommy Klein Sr. and Marion Guiles, who preceded him in death.
On April 10, 1976, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Diana Hackman, who...
Jerry Dale Parker
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Dale Parker, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on June 6, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ovid Dale and Annabelle (Ream) Parker, who preceded him in death.
On February 5, 1966, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Jolene Miesner, who preceded...
Gary Lee Renshaw
Feb 12, 2025
Gary Lee Renshaw, 83, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, MO.
In 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Baggs, who resides in the home. He worked for Con-Agra for many years and Brown Shoe Factory in Brookfield, MO.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by three sons...
Paul Steven Hodge
Feb 12, 2025
Paul Steven Hodge, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on January 13, 1953, in Windsor, MO, the son of William Harold Hodge and Dolores (Dreis) Hodge, who preceded him in death.
On December 13, 1975, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay...
Robert E Kowalski
Feb 12, 2025
Robert "Bob" E. Kowalski, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1943, in Sedalia, the son of Henry Kowalski and Mary (Paxton) Kowalski, who preceded him in death.
Bob's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his country. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1961...
David Russell Lambrith
Feb 10, 2025
David Russell Lambrith, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
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...
Diane Marie Edwards
Feb 17, 2025
Diane Marie Edwards, 76 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Andy C. Klein
Feb 13, 2025
Andy C. Klein, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on May 9, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Tommy Klein Sr. and Marion Guiles, who preceded him in death.
On April 10, 1976, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Diana Hackman, who...
Jerry Dale Parker
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Dale Parker, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on June 6, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ovid Dale and Annabelle (Ream) Parker, who preceded him in death.
On February 5, 1966, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Jolene Miesner, who preceded...
Gary Lee Renshaw
Feb 12, 2025
Gary Lee Renshaw, 83, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, MO.
In 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Baggs, who resides in the home. He worked for Con-Agra for many years and Brown Shoe Factory in Brookfield, MO.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by three sons...
Paul Steven Hodge
Feb 12, 2025
Paul Steven Hodge, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on January 13, 1953, in Windsor, MO, the son of William Harold Hodge and Dolores (Dreis) Hodge, who preceded him in death.
On December 13, 1975, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay...
Robert E Kowalski
Feb 12, 2025
Robert "Bob" E. Kowalski, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1943, in Sedalia, the son of Henry Kowalski and Mary (Paxton) Kowalski, who preceded him in death.
Bob's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his country. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1961...
David Russell Lambrith
Feb 10, 2025
David Russell Lambrith, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
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...
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