Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

Joan Marie Rector, age 70, of rural Stover, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, December 27, 2019.

She was born May 11, 1949 in Washington DC a daughter of William E. and Minnie M. Darcey Byrd.

On September 15, 1968, Joan was united in marriage to the love of her life, Stephen...

Dec 24, 2019

Ray Anthony Bush, age 65, of Stover, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 16, 1954, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of Calbert C. Jr. and Ruby Metscher Bush.

Ray was a graduate of Stover...

Dec 23, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Schmitt Norman departed this life on December 23, 2019. She was 91 years, 8 months. She was born to S.A. Schmitt and Elizabeth Schollmeyer Schmitt on April 8, 1928 in Tipton, Missouri. On July 2, 1953, she was married to Gene Norman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Norman, Brothers Tony Schmitt...

Dec 21, 2019

Mayme Evelyn Cline, age 93 of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday evening, December 21, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born March 6, 1926, in Stover, Missouri, a daughter of John Dudley and Pearl V. Bishop Osborn. On August 14, 1948, in Versailles, Mayme was united in marriage to Aubrey Daniel Cline, who preceded...

Dec 18, 2019

Delmar Joseph Fassler, 70, of Tipton, Missouri passed away at his residence with his family at his side after a long illness. He was born in Tipton a son of John and Dora E. Fassler.

Delmar was a graduate of Tipton High School Class of 1969. He was a longtime employee of Weber Shoe Manufacturing...

Dec 18, 2019

James W. “Jim” Campbell, Sr. age 96, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home.

He was born January 26, 1923, in Versailles, a son of Milton Wray Sr. and Emma Lee Ratcliff Campbell.

Jim was an Army Air Force veteran, serving his country...

Dec 16, 2019

Faye Krzesinski (born Areta Fay Biggers) died at her home near Stover, Missouri, on December 16, 2019.  Faye was born on June 23, 1945 to Leonard and Alta Biggers. She attended Lawrence Kansas Public Schools until she married Jerry Schrader at 16.  They had two children, Link & Lori.

About 1982, Faye moved to the Lake of...

Dec 14, 2019

Jack L. Foreman, age 81, of Stover, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at his home with his son, granddaughters and their husbands by his side.

He was born May 14, 1938, in Cameron, a son of John Oliver and Floy Mae Dean Foreman.  On December 3, 1960, in Independence Jack was united in marriage to LouAnn...

Dec 12, 2019

John L. Heimsoth, Jr., age 95, of Stover, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, where he had been a resident for the past few months.

He was born September 23, 1924, in Stover, a son of John L. Sr., and Francis “Fannie” Kipp Heimsoth.  He was baptized October 5,...

Dec 4, 2019

A very bright light went out on December 4th, 2019 as Darel Wendelburg left this earthly life for eternal rest.

Darel was born on January 4th, 1940 in Hutchinson, Kansas, and grew up in Stafford, a close-knit farming community in central Kansas. His parents, Louis and Ena, his sister Geraldine and brother Loren preceded him...

Nov 29, 2019

Stanley LeRoy Stegner, age 95 of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Friday afternoon, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. LeRoy was born January 28, 1924 to Elmer and Alma Stegner in Pilot Grove where he has been a lifelong resident.

LeRoy, a WWII veteran, served his country in the US Navy, stationed in...

Nov 28, 2019

Jonathan Ray Oehrke, age 56, lifelong resident of Stover, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 28, 2019, at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City.

He was born September 25, 1963, in Versailles the youngest child of Glenn W. and Donice Alpers Oehrke.  Jonathan was baptized October 13, 1963 and confirmed April 12, 1981, at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Nov 21, 2019

Rusty Williams, 60, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s SSM in Jefferson City with his family at his side. He was born in Sedalia, the son of Sidney and Emma Rose Knipp Dubbert and Robert Williams.

Rusty was a graduate of Tipton High School Class of 1978. He and...

Nov 19, 2019

Ruby C. Harms, age 102, passed away November 19, 2019, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg where she had lived for many years.

She was born March 31, 1917, on the family farm at Little Buffalo south of Stover, the youngest of six children born to John and Dora Ebeling Harms.

As a young...

Nov 18, 2019

Julia Ann Kern, age 84, of the Ivy Bend community south of Stover, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, November 18, 2019, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

She was born June 21, 1935, on the family farm near Hiawatha, Kansas, a daughter of John and Mary Barnhisel Kreuzburg.  On December 18, 1965, in Oskaloosa, Kansas, Julia...

Nov 16, 2019

Johnnie Ray Lewis, 80, of Syracuse, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his residence with his family at his side. He was one of 8 children born to Austin Lee and Lena Belle Lewis near Syracuse.

After graduating from the Tipton High School, he soon married Delores Kruse on February 1, 1957, celebrating...

Nov 3, 2019

Frances Marcell Wayson, age 69, of Stover, passed away suddenly, Sunday, November 3, 2019, at her home.

She was born Jan. 21, 1950.

Frances loved camping, fishing, playing poker, pinochle, taking care of her tomato plants and Elvis.

She was of the Baptist Faith.

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Oct 25, 2019

Bettie Marie (Schlotzhauer) Wolfe, age 89, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Katy Manor, Pilot Grove.

Bettie was born February 14, 1930 in Pilot Grove, to Herbert and Edna (Bail) Schlotzhauer. She was married to A.J. Wolfe May 1, 1949.

Preceding Bettie M. Wolfe in death were her...

Oct 22, 2019

Treva Lacetta Williams, age 98, of Tipton, Missouri passed away at home Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

Treva was born March 12, 1921 to John Morris and Maggie Verlina Powell in Arlington, Colorado. She was one of seven children. Treva’s grandparents were immigrants from Wales in the early 1860’s settling in Pennsylvania. Her grandfather was a...

Oct 20, 2019

Angeline Frances Richerson, age 92 of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away very peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2019 with her large, loving family by her side.

Angeline was born July 17, 1927 in Glasgow, Missouri. She was one of ten children born to John William and Johanna Cecelia Weber.

During WWII, Angeline and...