Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

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...

William Madison Hill

William Madison Hill

Jun 4, 2019

Obituary For William Madison Hill William Madison Hill, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1946 in Sedalia, the son of Eugene and Mary (Marshall) Hill, who preceded him in death.

On February 13, 1976 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Betty A Hill, who resides...

Danny Ray Downs

Danny Ray Downs

Jun 4, 2019

Obituary For Danny Ray Downs Danny Ray Downs Sr., 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on April 22, 1948 in Sedalia, MO, the son of Dale T. and Virginia L. (Abney) Downs, who preceded him in death.

On June 23, 1967 in Sedalia he was united in...

Marian Yvonne Forbes

Marian Yvonne Forbes

Jun 2, 2019

Obituary For Marian Yvonne Forbes Marian Yvonne Forbes, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. She was born on February 16, 1935 in Florence, MO, the daughter of Fredrick Carl and Alma Bottcher Bretall, who preceded her in death.

Marian was baptized September 1, 1940 with...

Lee Anthon Keeting

Lee Anthon Keeting

May 30, 2019

Obituary For Lee Anthon Keeting Lee Anthon Keeting, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1934 in Shannondale, MO the son of Herman C. and Martha J. (Clubb) Keeting, who preceded him in death.

On January 13, 1974 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Cheryl J...

Patricia Ann Gardner

Patricia Ann Gardner

May 30, 2019

Obituary For Patricia Ann Gardner Patricia Ann Gardner, 59, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on July 13, 1959 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Billie Jo Wyatte Sr., and Anna (Schick) Potts. She was baptized into the family of Christ on...

John Earl Riley

John Earl Riley

May 28, 2019

Obituary For John Earl Riley John Earl Riley, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Sedalia, the son of Theodor Earl and Elsie M (Kirpatrick) Riley, who preceded him in death.

On July 27, 1962 in Miami, OK. he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen...

Martha R Colvin

Martha R Colvin

May 27, 2019

Obituary For Martha R Colvin Martha R Colvin, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on January 1, 1934 in Sedalia, the daughter of John Riley and Mabel Elizabeth (Busker) Ransdell, who preceded her in death.

On January 17, 1951 at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO she was...

Valentina Kovalenko

Valentina Kovalenko

May 26, 2019

Obituary For Valentina Kovalenko Valentina Kovalenko, 82, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, May 26, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1937 in Ukraine, USSR the daughter of Ivan and Katherine Lyubichev, who preceded her in death.

On May 10, 1964 in Ukraine, USSR she was united in marriage to Stepan Kovalenko, who preceded her in...

William Pete Chester Wischmeier

William Pete Chester Wischmeier

May 21, 2019

Obituary For William Pete Chester Wischmeier William (Pete) Chester Wischmeier, 76 of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Salt Fork Cemetery near Nelson, MO.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia,...

Khristy L Clark

Khristy L Clark

May 15, 2019

Obituary For Khristy L Clark Khristy L. Clark, 47, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Ionia, MO. She was born on December 31, 1971 in Sedalia, the daughter of Melvin P. Wade, who preceded her in death and Deloris M. (Baldwin) Wade who resides in Sedalia.

She was united in marriage to Bobby Lynn Clark, who...

Vera Louise Hayworth

Vera Louise Hayworth

May 14, 2019

Obituary For Vera Louise Hayworth Vera Louise Hayworth, 87, of Bigelow, MO, formerly of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO. She was born on January 19, 1932, in Green Ridge, the daughter of Lloyd and Sula (Potter) Brown, who preceded her in death.

On May 28, 1950, in Otterville,...

Linda May Hamilton

Linda May Hamilton

May 10, 2019

Obituary For Linda May Hamilton Linda May Hamilton, 68, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on August 17, 1950 in Sacramento, CA the daughter of Roy Ronningen, who preceded her in death and Eldean (Armstrong) Ronningen, who resides in Sedalia.

Linda enjoyed fine art black and white...

Donald J. Ethington

Donald J. Ethington

May 8, 2019

Obituary For Donald J. Ethington Donald J. Ethington, 84 of Stover, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. No services are planned. Cremation services are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Willie Ellen Swearingin

Willie Ellen Swearingin

May 7, 2019

Obituary For Willie Ellen Swearingin Willie Ellen Swearingin, 77, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born on March 10, 1942, in Meridian, MS, the daughter of William Grady and James Ellen (Smith) Curry, who preceded her in death.

On June 25, 1957, she was united in marriage...

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...

William Madison Hill

William Madison Hill

Jun 4, 2019

Obituary For William Madison Hill William Madison Hill, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1946 in Sedalia, the son of Eugene and Mary (Marshall) Hill, who preceded him in death.

On February 13, 1976 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Betty A Hill, who resides...

Danny Ray Downs

Danny Ray Downs

Jun 4, 2019

Obituary For Danny Ray Downs Danny Ray Downs Sr., 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on April 22, 1948 in Sedalia, MO, the son of Dale T. and Virginia L. (Abney) Downs, who preceded him in death.

On June 23, 1967 in Sedalia he was united in...

Marian Yvonne Forbes

Marian Yvonne Forbes

Jun 2, 2019

Obituary For Marian Yvonne Forbes Marian Yvonne Forbes, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. She was born on February 16, 1935 in Florence, MO, the daughter of Fredrick Carl and Alma Bottcher Bretall, who preceded her in death.

Marian was baptized September 1, 1940 with...

Lee Anthon Keeting

Lee Anthon Keeting

May 30, 2019

Obituary For Lee Anthon Keeting Lee Anthon Keeting, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1934 in Shannondale, MO the son of Herman C. and Martha J. (Clubb) Keeting, who preceded him in death.

On January 13, 1974 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Cheryl J...

Patricia Ann Gardner

Patricia Ann Gardner

May 30, 2019

Obituary For Patricia Ann Gardner Patricia Ann Gardner, 59, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on July 13, 1959 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Billie Jo Wyatte Sr., and Anna (Schick) Potts. She was baptized into the family of Christ on...

John Earl Riley

John Earl Riley

May 28, 2019

Obituary For John Earl Riley John Earl Riley, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Sedalia, the son of Theodor Earl and Elsie M (Kirpatrick) Riley, who preceded him in death.

On July 27, 1962 in Miami, OK. he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen...

Martha R Colvin

Martha R Colvin

May 27, 2019

Obituary For Martha R Colvin Martha R Colvin, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on January 1, 1934 in Sedalia, the daughter of John Riley and Mabel Elizabeth (Busker) Ransdell, who preceded her in death.

On January 17, 1951 at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO she was...

Valentina Kovalenko

Valentina Kovalenko

May 26, 2019

Obituary For Valentina Kovalenko Valentina Kovalenko, 82, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, May 26, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1937 in Ukraine, USSR the daughter of Ivan and Katherine Lyubichev, who preceded her in death.

On May 10, 1964 in Ukraine, USSR she was united in marriage to Stepan Kovalenko, who preceded her in...

William Pete Chester Wischmeier

William Pete Chester Wischmeier

May 21, 2019

Obituary For William Pete Chester Wischmeier William (Pete) Chester Wischmeier, 76 of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Salt Fork Cemetery near Nelson, MO.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia,...

Khristy L Clark

Khristy L Clark

May 15, 2019

Obituary For Khristy L Clark Khristy L. Clark, 47, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Ionia, MO. She was born on December 31, 1971 in Sedalia, the daughter of Melvin P. Wade, who preceded her in death and Deloris M. (Baldwin) Wade who resides in Sedalia.

She was united in marriage to Bobby Lynn Clark, who...

Vera Louise Hayworth

Vera Louise Hayworth

May 14, 2019

Obituary For Vera Louise Hayworth Vera Louise Hayworth, 87, of Bigelow, MO, formerly of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO. She was born on January 19, 1932, in Green Ridge, the daughter of Lloyd and Sula (Potter) Brown, who preceded her in death.

On May 28, 1950, in Otterville,...

Linda May Hamilton

Linda May Hamilton

May 10, 2019

Obituary For Linda May Hamilton Linda May Hamilton, 68, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on August 17, 1950 in Sacramento, CA the daughter of Roy Ronningen, who preceded her in death and Eldean (Armstrong) Ronningen, who resides in Sedalia.

Linda enjoyed fine art black and white...

Donald J. Ethington

Donald J. Ethington

May 8, 2019

Obituary For Donald J. Ethington Donald J. Ethington, 84 of Stover, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. No services are planned. Cremation services are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Willie Ellen Swearingin

Willie Ellen Swearingin

May 7, 2019

Obituary For Willie Ellen Swearingin Willie Ellen Swearingin, 77, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born on March 10, 1942, in Meridian, MS, the daughter of William Grady and James Ellen (Smith) Curry, who preceded her in death.

On June 25, 1957, she was united in marriage...