Obituaries

Trudy L. Twenter

Trudy L. Twenter

Jul 6, 2024

Trudy Lucille Twenter, 96, of Pilot Grove, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center.

She was born May 12, 1928, in Mora, the youngest of seven children of Frank and Hermania “Minnie” (Weller) Seifner.

On April 15, 1950, in Spring Fork, she was united in marriage to Earl William Twenter, who preceded her in death on January 13, 2023....

Mervin Henry Holsten

Mervin Henry Holsten

Jun 29, 2024

 Mervin Holsten, age 89, of Stover, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Golden Age Living Center.

 It was on the 26th day of September in 1934 that Arthur and Viola (Brunjes) Holsten welcomed their son, Mervin Henry, into their home in Pyrmont. He was baptized October 7, 1934, at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Pyrmont. He was confirmed on...

Maurice Leonard Oligschlaeger

Maurice Leonard Oligschlaeger

Jun 26, 2024

Maurice L. Oligschlaeger, age 82, of Tipton, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at SSM St. Mary's in Jefferson City, MO.

He was born August 5, 1941, in St. Elizabeth, a son of Joseph and Catherine (Schanzmeyer) Oligschlaeger, who preceded him in death.

Maurice graduated from Tipton High School in 1959, and University of Missouri in 1967, with a Bachelor of...

Benny Paul Bestgen

Benny Paul Bestgen

Jun 24, 2024

Benny Paul Bestgen, age 73, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at his home after battling Parkinson’s disease for the last 12 years.

He was born on February 28, 1951, in Boonville, Missouri, to Cecil and Lucille Bestgen and was a member of the St. Andrew Catholic Church.

Benny is survived by his wife, Reta; son, Nick (Maggie) of...

Judith J. Campbell

Judith J. Campbell

Jun 7, 2024

Judith Jane Campbell, 86, of Olathe, KS, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at Anthology of Olathe.

She was born February 15, 1938, in California, MO, daughter of Leonard Dean Gainer and Mabel Gertrude (Chaney) Carr.

On March 7, 1976, in Springfield, MO, she was married to George William Campbell, who preceded her in death on August 6, 2023.

Judith was a 1955...

John MacIver III

John MacIver III

Jun 6, 2024

John (Jock) Lachlan MacIver III, 75 passed away on June 6, 2024, at his home.He was born on July 3, 1948, in Newton, MA to John Lachlan MacIver, Jr and Patrica Proctor MacIver and grew up in Wickford, RI. Wickford being a small fishing town, John grew up building ship models, building/restoring boats and sailing on Wickford Harbor and Narraganset...

Ann Theresa Connelly

Ann Theresa Connelly

May 25, 2024

   Ann “Theresa” Connelly, age 92, of Versailles died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Golden Age Living Center.   She was born October 4, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jack and Antoinette Abrams.   On June 30, 1951, she was united in marriage to James “Red” Connelly.   In 1959, they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, where she was a homemaker and...

Ruth Ann Hunt

Ruth Ann Hunt

May 18, 2024

Ruth Ann Hunt, age 79, of Tipton, MO, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her home.Ruth was born September 26, 1944, in Tipton, a daughter of Richard and Esther (Mann) Moore, who preceded her in death.Ruth enjoyed painting on canvas, reading, gardening, bird watching, and taking care of her kitties.  She is survived by one sister, Judy May Schmoll...

Diane Marie Koerkenmeier

Diane Marie Koerkenmeier

May 18, 2024

Diane Koerkenmeier, age 64, of Sedalia, MO, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her home.

Diane was born on April 11, 1960, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Norman and Betty Lee (Dick) Koerkenmeier, who preceded her in death.

She loved all '80s music, especially "Freebird." Diane enjoyed playing pitch and spending time with her friends, who affectionately...

Randy Brewer

Randy Brewer

May 11, 2024

   Randy Brewer, age 68, of Ivy Bend, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his home.   It was on the 30th day of March in 1956, that George and Ginny Brewer welcomed, their only son, Randall, into their home in Lee's Summit.   Randy was a jack of all trades. He liked to tinker around and turned that into a...

Daniel Layne Fenton

Daniel Layne Fenton

May 9, 2024

Daniel Layne Fenton, age 69, of Boonville, MO, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home.Daniel was born December 15, 1954, in Boonville, MO, a son of Emmitte and Mary Anne (Kosfeld) Fenton.He married Susan Kay Green on January 31, 1976, in Boonville.Daniel served his country honorably in the US Army. He enjoyed fishing, taking walks, and having fish...

Megan Maddy

Megan Maddy

Apr 29, 2024

   Megan Maddy, age 34, of Stover passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Lake Regional Hospital.   It was on the 6th day of April in 1990 that Timothy and Nancy (Hinton) Hartsell welcomed their daughter, Megan Mariah, into their home in Independence, Missouri.   She was married to Leland Maddy.   Megan enjoyed many things including crafting, cooking, and sewing....

Footsie Holem

Footsie Holem

Apr 24, 2024

   Footsie Holem, age 96, of Stover passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.   It was on the 13th day of November in 1927, when Joseph Obie and Mary Jewell (Moran) LaBarge welcomed their daughter, Agnes Lurleen, into their home in St. Charles, Missouri.   She attended Borromeo Catholic School.   On October 29,...

James Henry "Sonny" Sanders

James Henry "Sonny" Sanders

Apr 23, 2024

James Henry "Sonny" Sanders, 85, of Otterville, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Bothwell Regional Health Center surrounded by family after complications from a fall while planting his garden.  He was born February 23, 1939 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Florence, MO, a son of Norman Arlington and Pearl Josephine (Merk) Sanders.  On November 30, 1957 in Otterville,...

Scott J. Kammerich

Scott J. Kammerich

Apr 23, 2024

Scott Joseph Kammerich, 67, of Pilot Grove, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side.He was born July 13, 1956, in Boonville, son of Earl and Jeanette (Hartman) Kammerich.On March 3, 1979, in Pilot Grove, he was married to Nancy (Hutchison).Scott was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked at Fuqua...

Lily Isabella Petree

Lily Isabella Petree

Apr 19, 2024

"You'll always be someone who makes this world a better place to be - not just for those around you but for everyone who's lucky enough to know you" by an author unknown but no better words to describe the impact Lily had on those around. Lily Isabella Petree, born December 14, 2004, the first daughter of Jacob and Jenna...

Earl Vaughn Smith

Earl Vaughn Smith

Apr 18, 2024

   Earl Vaughn Smith, age 92, of Versailles passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Care Center.   It was on the 7th day of April in 1932, when Arva and Maude (Cowell) Smith welcomed their son, Earl Vaughn, into their home in Stover.   In 1952, Vaughn made the honorable decision to enlist in the United States Army...

Jim Boyd

Jim Boyd

Apr 13, 2024

   Jim Boyd, 78, of Stover, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.   It was on the 8th day of June in 1945 when Pete and Vera Boyd welcomed their son, Jim, into their family. He spent his childhood days on the family farm near Murdo, South Dakota, where he enjoyed his time with...

Patsy Ann Reed

Patsy Ann Reed

Apr 10, 2024

Patsy Ann Reed, 75, of Tipton, Mo., passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 15, 1948 in Willow Springs, Mo., the daughter of Velma (Carlson) Truman and Frankie Truman.Patsy spent her childhood raised on a farm just outside of Tipton, where her fondest memories were tending to the...

Rose M. Dick

Rose M. Dick

Apr 6, 2024

Rose Marie (Allison) Dick came into this world, the youngest child of C.B. and Rosie (Wear) Allison, on March 28, 1954. Throughout her life Rose was known for causing good trouble; whether that was endlessly pestering her older siblings, sneaking Christmas trees into Tipton High School through the bathroom window, acquiring spatulas from a well-known pizza establishment, or dancing on...

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