Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Dorothy Jane Thompson, 79, of Stover, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, MO.

She was born on May 6, 1942, in Bolivar, MO, a daughter of Carl and Vera Evelyn (Farmer) Stalker.  On December 1, 1960, in Venita, OK, she married James H. Thompson, who preceded her in death...

Dec 15, 2021

Mark Alan Gerke, 68, of Pilot Grove, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.

Born June 15, 1953, in Boonville, he was one of four children of Robert Mikel and Veloris Bernadette (Twenter) Gerke.

On January 28, 1978, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pilot Grove, he was united in...

Dec 9, 2021

Esther Lorraine Boeschen, 86, of Stover, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia.

She was born August 27, 1935, in Cole Camp, daughter of Calbert Bush Sr. and Pearl (Braden) Bush.

On May 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Marvin E. “Bud” Boeschen. Bud preceded...

Dec 8, 2021

Shelly Koppi, age 53, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Ozark Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage Beach.

It was the 18th day of August in 1968 when Ross Jr. and Betty (Kunkle) Longstreet welcomed their baby girl, Shelly Mae, into their home in Orlando, Florida.

In October 1996, Shelly...

Dec 8, 2021

James Louis Gerling, 71, of Lathrop, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Excelsior Springs Medical Center.

He was born February 2, 1950, in Boonville, son of John Leo and Bertha Louise (Imhoff) Gerling.

On September 28, 1973, in Pilot Grove, he married Martha M. (Reuter).

James was a 1968 graduate of...

Dec 4, 2021

Lee I. Schmitt, 88, of Tipton, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

He was born April 4, 1933, in Tipton, son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schollmeyer) Schmitt.

On October 26, 1957, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Tipton, he married Shirley Salzman, who preceded him in death on February 14, 1992....

Dec 3, 2021

Joyceylon (Becky) House, age 82, of Stover, MO passed away peacefully Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home.

Becky was born on August 11 th , 1939 the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Mills) Wiard. Becky had 3 sisters Mertyl, Charlsie, and Elta and grew up in Claycomo, MO.

Becky wed Clarence Wiggins in 1957...

Nov 23, 2021

Lynda Kaye Lyles, 65, of Tipton, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at StoneBridge Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City, MO.

She was born August 26, 1956, in Tipton, MO, a daughter of Jr. and Jackie Fairfax.  On May 26, 1984, in Tipton, MO, she married Rodney Lyles who preceded her in death on December 18,...

Nov 21, 2021

Stephen Edward Nau, 73, of Boonville, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

He was born September 25, 1948, in Dodge City, KS, son of Carl Henry and Betty Irene (Shean) Nau.

On March 2, 1968, he married Marva Lee (Herndon), who preceded him in death on December 3, 1988....

Nov 13, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Lee Fassler, 71, of Tipton, MO, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her home. She was born in Excelsior Springs, MO on September 4, 1950, the daughter of Cecil and Norma (Oldham) Jones who preceded her in death.

Debbie was a graduate of Tipton High School Class of 1968. She worked as a cosmetologist...

Nov 9, 2021

Martin Arvil Andrews, age 82, of Columbia, passed away on November 9, 2021 at Boone Hospital Center.

He was born August 16, 1939, in Fayette, Missouri, to Arvil A. and Helen (Yeager) Andrews, who preceded him in death.

Martin was married on June 22, 1968 to Letha Sweezer in Columbia. He worked for several years...

Nov 8, 2021

Donna Kay (Bader) Lorenz, 65, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed peacefully into the arms of God on November 8, 2021 in the company of her family at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, MO.

Donna was born October 31, 1956, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, MO. She was the daughter of Gene Eldon Scott and Mary Agnes (Heisler)...

Nov 6, 2021

Austin Taylor Rasa, 31, of Otterville, passed away early Saturday, November 6, 2021, near Otterville, as a result of an auto accident.

Born November 28, 1989, in Columbia, he was one of three children of Roy A. Rasa and Bobi Jo (Griblin) Gaertner.

Austin was a 2008 graduate of Morgan County High School in Stover....

Nov 5, 2021

Ronnie Weicken, age 57, of Versailles passed away Friday, November 5, 2021.

It was on the 10 th day of September in 1964 when Raymond O. and Mable A. Weicken welcomed their sweet boy, Ronald Allen, into their loving home.

Stover school has always held a special place in Ronnie’s heart because he was a...

Nov 4, 2021

Betty Jean Knipp, 90, of Tipton, MO passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at California Care Center in California, MO.

She was born January 27, 1931, in Bunceton, MO, daughter of Edward W “Paddle” and Gladys Akin Brant, who preceded her in death.

On April 5, 1951, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Betty was married to...

Nov 3, 2021

Heinz Edward Schupp of Stover passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the age of 98. He was born May 21, 1923 near Bebra, Missouri, the oldest son of the late Ernest August William and Erna Doretta Rica Lena (Willmer) Schupp.

Heinz attended the Martin School District #29, Stover through the 8th grade. He helped farm on...

Oct 28, 2021

Tim King, age 27, of Barnett passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home.

It was the 11th day of January in 1994 when Jeffery and Brenda Wehrman King welcomed their baby boy, Timothy Wayne, into their home.

Tim was an avid drum player and liked music. He kept his dad's tradition alive of...

Oct 28, 2021

William “Billy” Claudis Wilkey, 78, of Grand Pass, MO, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor, Tipton, MO.

Billy was born in Mt. Home, AR on Februrary17,1943, to Anderson “Andy” and Cassie (Harrison) Wilkey, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Joann Lea Vielbig on July 4, 1981....

Oct 27, 2021

Dorothy Lucile Dady, 87, of Windsor, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS.

She was born on January 25, 1934, in Osceola, MO, a daughter of Orrin Earle and Ada Jewel (Miller) Gee.  On August 31, 1954, in Leeton, MO, she married Donald Lee Dady, who preceded her in...

Oct 25, 2021

Vernon A. Twenter, 72, of Pilot Grove, MO, died Monday, October 25, 2021, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born July 26,1949, in Boonville, MO, to Anton Theodore Twenter and Emma Roseline Fahrendorf Twenter. On July 9, 1983, he married Sylvia Davis of Pilot Grove.

Vernon was a farmer in Clear...