Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Gary E. Griffin
Nov 16, 2024
Gary Edward Griffin, 86, of Sedalia, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.
Gary was born on December 31, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, to Claude and Blanche (Miller) Griffin, who preceded him in death.
Gary was married to Patricia Holmes, and his son from that union, Vincent Griffin (Lori) of Camdenton, MO, survives.
On June...
Jimmy Wayne Hunter
Nov 15, 2024
Jimmy Wayne "Jim" Hunter, 55, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jim was born on June 16, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Robert Hunter and Ruth Offenburger. On April 16, 1988, he married his soulmate, Amy Hunter, who resides in the home.
Jim had a...
Mirna Vázquez - Hernández
Nov 12, 2024
Mirna Vázquez - Hernández, de 79 años de Sedalia, Missouri, falleció el pasado 12 de noviembre de 2024, en su casa de Sedalia, Missouri. Nació el 6 noviembre del 1945 en Comalcalco, Tabasco, México, hija de Moisés Vázquez and Francisca Hernández, quienes le preceden en su partida.
Se unió en matrimonio con el Ing. Enoch Cruz - Ramírez el 2 de...
Edward Joseph Bode
Nov 6, 2024
Edward "Joe" Bode, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on December 13, 1945, in Jefferson City, MO, the son of Cletus Bernard Bode and Margaret Ann (Roling) Bode, who preceded him in death.
On September 13, 1969, in Olathe, KS, he was united in...
Randall Dean Stevenson
Nov 6, 2024
Randall Dean Stevenson, 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on January 10, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of Everett E. and Mary E. (Swope) Stevenson, both of whom preceded him in death.
Randy, as he was known to friends and family, was a proud graduate of...
Larry Dean Kreisel
Nov 5, 2024
Larry Dean Kreisel, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center surrounded by family. He was born May 23, 1949, in Warsaw, MO, one of twelve children of August F. "John" and Mary Edna (Davis) Kreisel.
Larry entered the Navy after high school and served on the USS Lexington until 1969. He returned home and...
Sheryl Ann Williams
Nov 3, 2024
Sheryl Ann Williams, 66, of Sedalia, MO, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Fair View Nursing Home. Born on September 14, 1958, in Sedalia, she was the beloved daughter of Clarence Edgar Newell and Judith Ann (Huggins) Newell, who both preceded her in death.
A proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School in 1976, Sheryl spent her early years...
Mary Frances Alkire
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Frances Alkire, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Sedalia. She was born on August 24, 1960, in Leavenworth, KS, to Irvin Fredrick Thompson and Margaret A. (Welch) Thompson, who both preceded her in death.
On April 6, 2019, Mary was united in marriage to Billy Ray Alkire, who survives her at their home...
Anna V. Bizyayeva
Nov 1, 2024
Anna V. Bizyayeva, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on May 30, 1959 in Baku, Azerbadgan, Russia the daughter of Vasiley Bizyayeva and Pheadosiy (Uklaena) Bizyayeva, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Vladimir Bizyayev of Boynton Beach, Florida, and a sister, Luda Oskolsky of Sedalia.
In...
Anita Jo Busker
Oct 30, 2024
Anita Jo Busker, 88, of Wagoner, OK, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, at her daughter's home in Wagoner. Born on July 24, 1936, in Sedalia, she was the cherished daughter of Norman William and Fern Louise (Brownfield) Bottcher, both of whom preceded her in death.
On October 1, 1955, Anita married, Freddie Eugene Busker, who...
Dennis Ray Nicholson
Oct 28, 2024
Dennis Ray Nicholson, age 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. Born on April 11, 1953, in Sedalia, he was the son of Gerald and Katheryn (Jones) Nicholson, both of whom preceded him in death.
A proud graduate of La Monte High School, Class of 1971, Dennis dedicated his career...
Carol Ann Brown
Oct 26, 2024
Carol Ann Brown, 72, of Sedalia, MO, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born on September 24, 1952, in Sedalia, she was the beloved daughter of Wyatt and Imogene (Jones) Jackson, both of whom preceded her in death.
On July 25, 1981, Carol was united in marriage to Charles Brown, who continues to reside in their...
Grace Lamoine Hesterlee
Oct 26, 2024
Grace L. Hesterlee, 94, of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living in Lenexa. Born on January 21, 1930, in Mulvane, KS, she was the beloved daughter of Clarence Neal and Ruby (Braley) Eakins, both of whom preceded her in death.
On January 25, 1953, Grace was united in marriage...
Carol Ann Houston
Oct 21, 2024
Carol Ann Houston, 88, of Sedalia, MO, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. Born on December 19, 1935, in Beaman, MO, she was the cherished daughter of Roy Pollard Wood and Bertha Gertrude (Fischer) Wood, both of whom preceded her in death.
On April 2, 1954, Carol united in marriage to...
Brian Doyle Brockman
Oct 19, 2024
Brian Doyle Brockman, 55, of La Monte, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Born on November 23, 1968, in Columbia, MO, he was the beloved son of the late Larry Earl Brockman Sr. and Daisy E. (Baker) Brockman.
On November 25, 1988, Brian married his cherished wife, Deanna...
Richard Paul Eckhoff
Oct 17, 2024
Richard Paul Eckhoff, 67, of La Monte, MO, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Born on April 4, 1957, in Pontiac, IL, he was the beloved son of Arthur Clarence Eckhoff and Marilyn Jean (Brown) Eckhoff, both of whom preceded him in death.
On July 24, 2003, Richard married the love of his...
Gayline Rae Leafty
Oct 16, 2024
Gayline "Rae" Leafty, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024. Born on August 25, 1944, in Montpelier, ID, she was the beloved daughter of Leo and Leona (Robison) Weaver, who preceded her in death.
On May 12, 1966, Rae married George David Leafty in Salt Lake City, UT. Together they built a life filled with love and...
Gregory Joseph Wolfe
Oct 15, 2024
Gregory Joseph Wolfe, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Four Season Living Center, in Sedalia.
A graveside memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.
Melinda "Rusty" Joy Eckles
Oct 12, 2024
Melinda "Rusty" Eckles, 72, of Sedalia, MO, lovingly embraced by her family, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2024. Born on February 11, 1952, in Sedalia, she was the cherished daughter of Barney and Jean Taylor, who welcomed her into the heavens.
Rusty was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Carl "Shorty" Eckles, on August 18, 1973, at...
Dennis Michael Diak
Oct 11, 2024
Dennis Michael Diak, 62, of Otterville, MO, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. Born on March 27, 1962, in Fulton, NY, he was the cherished son of Edward and Rose Diak, who preceded him in death.
On October 5, 2019, Dennis married the love of his life, Patricia Bateman, in...
Gary E. Griffin
Nov 16, 2024
Gary Edward Griffin, 86, of Sedalia, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.
Gary was born on December 31, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, to Claude and Blanche (Miller) Griffin, who preceded him in death.
Gary was married to Patricia Holmes, and his son from that union, Vincent Griffin (Lori) of Camdenton, MO, survives.
On June...
Jimmy Wayne Hunter
Nov 15, 2024
Jimmy Wayne "Jim" Hunter, 55, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jim was born on June 16, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Robert Hunter and Ruth Offenburger. On April 16, 1988, he married his soulmate, Amy Hunter, who resides in the home.
Jim had a...
Mirna Vázquez - Hernández
Nov 12, 2024
Mirna Vázquez - Hernández, de 79 años de Sedalia, Missouri, falleció el pasado 12 de noviembre de 2024, en su casa de Sedalia, Missouri. Nació el 6 noviembre del 1945 en Comalcalco, Tabasco, México, hija de Moisés Vázquez and Francisca Hernández, quienes le preceden en su partida.
Se unió en matrimonio con el Ing. Enoch Cruz - Ramírez el 2 de...
Edward Joseph Bode
Nov 6, 2024
Edward "Joe" Bode, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on December 13, 1945, in Jefferson City, MO, the son of Cletus Bernard Bode and Margaret Ann (Roling) Bode, who preceded him in death.
On September 13, 1969, in Olathe, KS, he was united in...
Randall Dean Stevenson
Nov 6, 2024
Randall Dean Stevenson, 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on January 10, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of Everett E. and Mary E. (Swope) Stevenson, both of whom preceded him in death.
Randy, as he was known to friends and family, was a proud graduate of...
Larry Dean Kreisel
Nov 5, 2024
Larry Dean Kreisel, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center surrounded by family. He was born May 23, 1949, in Warsaw, MO, one of twelve children of August F. "John" and Mary Edna (Davis) Kreisel.
Larry entered the Navy after high school and served on the USS Lexington until 1969. He returned home and...
Sheryl Ann Williams
Nov 3, 2024
Sheryl Ann Williams, 66, of Sedalia, MO, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Fair View Nursing Home. Born on September 14, 1958, in Sedalia, she was the beloved daughter of Clarence Edgar Newell and Judith Ann (Huggins) Newell, who both preceded her in death.
A proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School in 1976, Sheryl spent her early years...
Mary Frances Alkire
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Frances Alkire, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Sedalia. She was born on August 24, 1960, in Leavenworth, KS, to Irvin Fredrick Thompson and Margaret A. (Welch) Thompson, who both preceded her in death.
On April 6, 2019, Mary was united in marriage to Billy Ray Alkire, who survives her at their home...
Anna V. Bizyayeva
Nov 1, 2024
Anna V. Bizyayeva, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on May 30, 1959 in Baku, Azerbadgan, Russia the daughter of Vasiley Bizyayeva and Pheadosiy (Uklaena) Bizyayeva, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Vladimir Bizyayev of Boynton Beach, Florida, and a sister, Luda Oskolsky of Sedalia.
In...
Anita Jo Busker
Oct 30, 2024
Anita Jo Busker, 88, of Wagoner, OK, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, at her daughter's home in Wagoner. Born on July 24, 1936, in Sedalia, she was the cherished daughter of Norman William and Fern Louise (Brownfield) Bottcher, both of whom preceded her in death.
On October 1, 1955, Anita married, Freddie Eugene Busker, who...
Dennis Ray Nicholson
Oct 28, 2024
Dennis Ray Nicholson, age 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. Born on April 11, 1953, in Sedalia, he was the son of Gerald and Katheryn (Jones) Nicholson, both of whom preceded him in death.
A proud graduate of La Monte High School, Class of 1971, Dennis dedicated his career...
Carol Ann Brown
Oct 26, 2024
Carol Ann Brown, 72, of Sedalia, MO, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born on September 24, 1952, in Sedalia, she was the beloved daughter of Wyatt and Imogene (Jones) Jackson, both of whom preceded her in death.
On July 25, 1981, Carol was united in marriage to Charles Brown, who continues to reside in their...
Grace Lamoine Hesterlee
Oct 26, 2024
Grace L. Hesterlee, 94, of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living in Lenexa. Born on January 21, 1930, in Mulvane, KS, she was the beloved daughter of Clarence Neal and Ruby (Braley) Eakins, both of whom preceded her in death.
On January 25, 1953, Grace was united in marriage...
Carol Ann Houston
Oct 21, 2024
Carol Ann Houston, 88, of Sedalia, MO, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. Born on December 19, 1935, in Beaman, MO, she was the cherished daughter of Roy Pollard Wood and Bertha Gertrude (Fischer) Wood, both of whom preceded her in death.
On April 2, 1954, Carol united in marriage to...
Brian Doyle Brockman
Oct 19, 2024
Brian Doyle Brockman, 55, of La Monte, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Born on November 23, 1968, in Columbia, MO, he was the beloved son of the late Larry Earl Brockman Sr. and Daisy E. (Baker) Brockman.
On November 25, 1988, Brian married his cherished wife, Deanna...
Richard Paul Eckhoff
Oct 17, 2024
Richard Paul Eckhoff, 67, of La Monte, MO, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Born on April 4, 1957, in Pontiac, IL, he was the beloved son of Arthur Clarence Eckhoff and Marilyn Jean (Brown) Eckhoff, both of whom preceded him in death.
On July 24, 2003, Richard married the love of his...
Gayline Rae Leafty
Oct 16, 2024
Gayline "Rae" Leafty, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024. Born on August 25, 1944, in Montpelier, ID, she was the beloved daughter of Leo and Leona (Robison) Weaver, who preceded her in death.
On May 12, 1966, Rae married George David Leafty in Salt Lake City, UT. Together they built a life filled with love and...
Gregory Joseph Wolfe
Oct 15, 2024
Gregory Joseph Wolfe, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Four Season Living Center, in Sedalia.
A graveside memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.
Melinda "Rusty" Joy Eckles
Oct 12, 2024
Melinda "Rusty" Eckles, 72, of Sedalia, MO, lovingly embraced by her family, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2024. Born on February 11, 1952, in Sedalia, she was the cherished daughter of Barney and Jean Taylor, who welcomed her into the heavens.
Rusty was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Carl "Shorty" Eckles, on August 18, 1973, at...
Dennis Michael Diak
Oct 11, 2024
Dennis Michael Diak, 62, of Otterville, MO, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. Born on March 27, 1962, in Fulton, NY, he was the cherished son of Edward and Rose Diak, who preceded him in death.
On October 5, 2019, Dennis married the love of his life, Patricia Bateman, in...
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