Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Wanda Kay Miller

Wanda Kay Miller

Jul 9, 2019

Obituary For Wanda Kay Miller Wanda Kay Miller, 66, of Sweet Springs, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday July 9, 2019, at Sweet Springs Villa. Wanda was born on November 16, 1952, in Sweet Springs, and was the daughter of Steven and Thelma Velma (Hall) Iliff, who preceded her in death.

Wanda was an adventurous spirit, who loved fishing...

Shirley Jean Jacobson

Shirley Jean Jacobson

Jul 6, 2019

Obituary For Shirley Jean Jacobson Shirley Jean Jacobson, 83, of Sedalia passed away July 6, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on December 6, 1935 in Richmond, MO the daughter of Russell and Janie (Dolphin) Bunch, who preceded her in death.

On June 15, 1973 in Miami, OK. she was united in marriage...

Mary Lou Countryman

Mary Lou Countryman

Jul 5, 2019

Obituary For Mary Lou Countryman Mary Lou Countryman, 82, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Home, Sedalia. She was born on February 11, 1937 in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles and Anna Mae (Pummel) Dirck, who preceded her in death.

Mary met Rodney D. Coutryman, Sr at Liberty Park Roller Rink in...

Carrie Frances Vansell

Carrie Frances Vansell

Jul 5, 2019

Obituary For Carrie Frances Vansell Carrie Frances Vansell, 58, of Sedalia, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 20, 1960 in Sedalia, the daughter of Carol (Chester) Vansell, who survives of Houston, TX, and Ronald and Norma Vansell, who survive of Sedalia.

On July 5, 2011 in...

John A Cummings

John A Cummings

Jul 5, 2019

Obituary For John A Cummings John A Cummings, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Sedalia, Missouri.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel.

Caroline J Baker

Caroline J Baker

Jul 3, 2019

Obituary For Caroline J Baker Caroline J. Baker, 97 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Jerry K Cummings

Jerry K Cummings

Jul 1, 2019

Obituary For Jerry K Cummings Jerome "Jerry" Knight Cummings, 87, of Windsor, MO peacefully passed from this life on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Windsor Healthcare and Rehab. He was born on November 21, 1931 in Harrisonville, MO the son of George and Ina (Knight) Cummings, who preceded him in death.

Jerry grew up around Houstonia, MO where his parents...

Gale Culler

Gale Culler

Jul 1, 2019

Obituary For Gale Culler God called Lowry Gale Culler of Green Ridge, MO to his heavenly home on July 1, 2019 at 9:34AM with his precious family by his side. He handled his long battle of FTD Dementia with courage and dignity, always radiating a loving, Christ-like, gentle countenance. Gale was born in Sigsbee, MO on November 2, 1939 to...

Sharon Ann Ondracek

Sharon Ann Ondracek

Jun 29, 2019

Obituary For Sharon Ann Ondracek Sharon Ann Ondracek, 76, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on June 9, 1943 in Stanton County, NE the daughter of Jaroslav "Jerry" and Lucille Jane (Butterfield) Ondracek, who preceded her in death.

In 1951 she moved with her parents from Nebraska to Green Ridge,...

Wilma Maxine Schumaker

Wilma Maxine Schumaker

Jun 28, 2019

Obituary For Wilma Maxine Schumaker Wilma Maxine Schumaker, 93, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1925 in Bernie, MO the daughter of Edward William and Inez (Devere) Esterline, who preceded her in death.

On June 8, 1946 at East Sedalia Baptist Church, in...

Rickey (Rick) Lynn Smith

Rickey (Rick) Lynn Smith

Jun 28, 2019

Obituary For Rickey (Rick) Lynn Smith Rickey (Rick) Lynn Smith, 66, of Belton passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home in Belton, MO. He was born on September 5, 1952, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Harlan R. Smith and Geraldine Yvonne (Abney) Smith.

Rick held degrees from William Jewell College and UMKC. He retired from the Social...

Marlin Wissman

Marlin Wissman

Jun 27, 2019

Obituary For Marlin Wissman Marlin Wissman, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia. He was born on September 24, 1961 in Versailles, MO, the son of Cleo James and Myloh Mae (Tobaben) Wissman.

Shorty, enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and especially enjoyed spoiling his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his mother, Myloh Mae...

Sharon Jean Mcginnis

Sharon Jean Mcginnis

Jun 27, 2019

Obituary For Sharon Jean McGinnis Sharon Jean McGinnis, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on September 29, 1942 in Hamilton, MO, the daughter of John and Beatrice (Reuland) Lotz, who preceded her in death.

Sharon loved to talk and enjoyed reminiscing on the past. She liked to take...

Lowell Leslie Hesterlee

Lowell Leslie Hesterlee

Jun 19, 2019

Obituary For Lowell Leslie Hesterlee Lowell Leslie Hesterlee, 92, resident of Sedalia, MO, since 1964, passed away Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on December 6, 1926 in St. John, KS the son of Leslie and Dora (Daniel) Hesterlee, who preceded him in death.

On January 25, 1953 in Waco, KS, he...

Shirley D Lutjen

Shirley D Lutjen

Jun 17, 2019

Obituary For Shirley D Lutjen Shirley D Lutjen, 77, of Sedalia passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 14, 1942 in Lincoln, MO, the daughter of Alph and Grace Thomas, who preceded her in death.

On August 1, 1958 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Earl...

Julia Mary Dove

Julia Mary Dove

Jun 15, 2019

Obituary For Julia Mary Dove Julia Mary Dove, 74, of Green Ridge passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born on April 30, 1945 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Henry Francis Xavier and Marjorie June (Ward ) Stein, who preceded her in death.

On October 27, 2001 in...

Lillian Mary-Ruth Jacks

Lillian Mary-Ruth Jacks

Jun 13, 2019

Obituary For Lillian Mary-Ruth Jacks Lillian Mary-Ruth Jacks, age 19 ,went to be with the Lord in heaven surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday June 13, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on September 10, 1999 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of John R Jacks Jr and Valerie K. Lewis-Jacks, who reside in Sedalia.

Lillian...

James Andrew Gill

James Andrew Gill

Jun 11, 2019

Obituary For James Andrew Gill James Andrew Gill, 32, of Pilot Grove went to Heaven, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born on September 10, 1986 in Sedalia, MO the son of James E. Gill and Angela Dawn Gill, who reside in Pilot Grove.

Andy grew up Pilot Grove enjoying baseball and racing go-karts and sprint cars. His bright blue...

Almeda Ann Taylor

Almeda Ann Taylor

Jun 10, 2019

Obituary For Almeda Ann Taylor Almeda Ann Taylor, 75, of Sedalia MO, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center surrounded by family and friends.

Almeda was born on June 4th, 1944 in Sedalia, MO. She was the daughter of John Washington and Viola (Frazier) Simms, who both preceded her in death.

Almeda graduated from Lincoln...

Gregory K Johns

Gregory K Johns

Jun 10, 2019

Obituary For Gregory K Johns Gregory K Johns, 80, of Hughesville passed away June 10, 2019 at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, MO. He was born on August 11, 1938 in Phoenix, AZ the son of Milton and Aileen (Huber) Johns, who preceded him in death.

On July 16, 1974 in Las Vegas, NV. He was united in marriage to Shirley...

Wanda Kay Miller

Wanda Kay Miller

Jul 9, 2019

Obituary For Wanda Kay Miller Wanda Kay Miller, 66, of Sweet Springs, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday July 9, 2019, at Sweet Springs Villa. Wanda was born on November 16, 1952, in Sweet Springs, and was the daughter of Steven and Thelma Velma (Hall) Iliff, who preceded her in death.

Wanda was an adventurous spirit, who loved fishing...

Shirley Jean Jacobson

Shirley Jean Jacobson

Jul 6, 2019

Obituary For Shirley Jean Jacobson Shirley Jean Jacobson, 83, of Sedalia passed away July 6, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on December 6, 1935 in Richmond, MO the daughter of Russell and Janie (Dolphin) Bunch, who preceded her in death.

On June 15, 1973 in Miami, OK. she was united in marriage...

Mary Lou Countryman

Mary Lou Countryman

Jul 5, 2019

Obituary For Mary Lou Countryman Mary Lou Countryman, 82, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Home, Sedalia. She was born on February 11, 1937 in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles and Anna Mae (Pummel) Dirck, who preceded her in death.

Mary met Rodney D. Coutryman, Sr at Liberty Park Roller Rink in...

Carrie Frances Vansell

Carrie Frances Vansell

Jul 5, 2019

Obituary For Carrie Frances Vansell Carrie Frances Vansell, 58, of Sedalia, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 20, 1960 in Sedalia, the daughter of Carol (Chester) Vansell, who survives of Houston, TX, and Ronald and Norma Vansell, who survive of Sedalia.

On July 5, 2011 in...

John A Cummings

John A Cummings

Jul 5, 2019

Obituary For John A Cummings John A Cummings, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Sedalia, Missouri.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel.

Caroline J Baker

Caroline J Baker

Jul 3, 2019

Obituary For Caroline J Baker Caroline J. Baker, 97 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Jerry K Cummings

Jerry K Cummings

Jul 1, 2019

Obituary For Jerry K Cummings Jerome "Jerry" Knight Cummings, 87, of Windsor, MO peacefully passed from this life on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Windsor Healthcare and Rehab. He was born on November 21, 1931 in Harrisonville, MO the son of George and Ina (Knight) Cummings, who preceded him in death.

Jerry grew up around Houstonia, MO where his parents...

Gale Culler

Gale Culler

Jul 1, 2019

Obituary For Gale Culler God called Lowry Gale Culler of Green Ridge, MO to his heavenly home on July 1, 2019 at 9:34AM with his precious family by his side. He handled his long battle of FTD Dementia with courage and dignity, always radiating a loving, Christ-like, gentle countenance. Gale was born in Sigsbee, MO on November 2, 1939 to...

Sharon Ann Ondracek

Sharon Ann Ondracek

Jun 29, 2019

Obituary For Sharon Ann Ondracek Sharon Ann Ondracek, 76, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on June 9, 1943 in Stanton County, NE the daughter of Jaroslav "Jerry" and Lucille Jane (Butterfield) Ondracek, who preceded her in death.

In 1951 she moved with her parents from Nebraska to Green Ridge,...

Wilma Maxine Schumaker

Wilma Maxine Schumaker

Jun 28, 2019

Obituary For Wilma Maxine Schumaker Wilma Maxine Schumaker, 93, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1925 in Bernie, MO the daughter of Edward William and Inez (Devere) Esterline, who preceded her in death.

On June 8, 1946 at East Sedalia Baptist Church, in...

Rickey (Rick) Lynn Smith

Rickey (Rick) Lynn Smith

Jun 28, 2019

Obituary For Rickey (Rick) Lynn Smith Rickey (Rick) Lynn Smith, 66, of Belton passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home in Belton, MO. He was born on September 5, 1952, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Harlan R. Smith and Geraldine Yvonne (Abney) Smith.

Rick held degrees from William Jewell College and UMKC. He retired from the Social...

Marlin Wissman

Marlin Wissman

Jun 27, 2019

Obituary For Marlin Wissman Marlin Wissman, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia. He was born on September 24, 1961 in Versailles, MO, the son of Cleo James and Myloh Mae (Tobaben) Wissman.

Shorty, enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and especially enjoyed spoiling his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his mother, Myloh Mae...

Sharon Jean Mcginnis

Sharon Jean Mcginnis

Jun 27, 2019

Obituary For Sharon Jean McGinnis Sharon Jean McGinnis, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on September 29, 1942 in Hamilton, MO, the daughter of John and Beatrice (Reuland) Lotz, who preceded her in death.

Sharon loved to talk and enjoyed reminiscing on the past. She liked to take...

Lowell Leslie Hesterlee

Lowell Leslie Hesterlee

Jun 19, 2019

Obituary For Lowell Leslie Hesterlee Lowell Leslie Hesterlee, 92, resident of Sedalia, MO, since 1964, passed away Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on December 6, 1926 in St. John, KS the son of Leslie and Dora (Daniel) Hesterlee, who preceded him in death.

On January 25, 1953 in Waco, KS, he...

Shirley D Lutjen

Shirley D Lutjen

Jun 17, 2019

Obituary For Shirley D Lutjen Shirley D Lutjen, 77, of Sedalia passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 14, 1942 in Lincoln, MO, the daughter of Alph and Grace Thomas, who preceded her in death.

On August 1, 1958 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Earl...

Julia Mary Dove

Julia Mary Dove

Jun 15, 2019

Obituary For Julia Mary Dove Julia Mary Dove, 74, of Green Ridge passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born on April 30, 1945 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Henry Francis Xavier and Marjorie June (Ward ) Stein, who preceded her in death.

On October 27, 2001 in...

Lillian Mary-Ruth Jacks

Lillian Mary-Ruth Jacks

Jun 13, 2019

Obituary For Lillian Mary-Ruth Jacks Lillian Mary-Ruth Jacks, age 19 ,went to be with the Lord in heaven surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday June 13, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on September 10, 1999 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of John R Jacks Jr and Valerie K. Lewis-Jacks, who reside in Sedalia.

Lillian...

James Andrew Gill

James Andrew Gill

Jun 11, 2019

Obituary For James Andrew Gill James Andrew Gill, 32, of Pilot Grove went to Heaven, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born on September 10, 1986 in Sedalia, MO the son of James E. Gill and Angela Dawn Gill, who reside in Pilot Grove.

Andy grew up Pilot Grove enjoying baseball and racing go-karts and sprint cars. His bright blue...

Almeda Ann Taylor

Almeda Ann Taylor

Jun 10, 2019

Obituary For Almeda Ann Taylor Almeda Ann Taylor, 75, of Sedalia MO, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center surrounded by family and friends.

Almeda was born on June 4th, 1944 in Sedalia, MO. She was the daughter of John Washington and Viola (Frazier) Simms, who both preceded her in death.

Almeda graduated from Lincoln...

Gregory K Johns

Gregory K Johns

Jun 10, 2019

Obituary For Gregory K Johns Gregory K Johns, 80, of Hughesville passed away June 10, 2019 at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, MO. He was born on August 11, 1938 in Phoenix, AZ the son of Milton and Aileen (Huber) Johns, who preceded him in death.

On July 16, 1974 in Las Vegas, NV. He was united in marriage to Shirley...