Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

Irene Steele, 102, passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters present on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Ruth Irene Steele was born in Unionville, Missouri, on November 26, 1920, the daughter of Orval and Sylvia (Fullerton) Carter.  She attended Blackbird country school. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the First Baptist Church in Unionville...

Aug 29, 2023

Barbara Jean Kahler passed away after continuing health complications at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on August 29th, 2023.

Barbara Kahler was born in Wichita, KS, on February 16th, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Murduck) Miller.  On May 2nd, 1969, she married Michael Kahler in Miami, OK, and 5 children were born to this union.  ...

Aug 29, 2023

Joyce Casady, 80, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  She had been a resident there only briefly.

Joyce Bernice (Anderson) Casady was born in rural Queen City, Missouri, on January 25, 1943, the daughter of Finis and Chloe (Mathes) Anderson.  She graduated from Queen City...

Aug 23, 2023

Margie Marie (Mollick) Tippett, age 70, passed away at the University of Missouri hospital in Columbia, Missouri on August 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with liver disease.

The daughter of Charles Gottlieb Mollick and Julia Marie (Swanson) Mollick, Margie was born March 9th, 1953, in Kirksville, Missouri. Growing up, Margie worked for her parents at Mollick...

Aug 22, 2023

James Clifford Ebert, 83 of Kirksville passed away, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

The son of Clifford and Irene (Carmon) Ebert, he was born February 2, 1940 in Brashear, Missouri. On August 22, 2009 in Atlanta, Missouri he married Martha L. Bass. He attended school in LaPlata, Missouri where he graduated High...

Aug 21, 2023

Nina Faye Rexroat, 83, of Unionville, MO, passed away under loving care at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on August 21st, 2023.

Nina Rexroat was born in Osgood, MO, on August 28th, 1939, to Lonnie and Wanda Scott. Nina graduated Milan C-2 in the class of 1957.  In 1960, Nina married Eldon Hines and 2 boys were...

Aug 21, 2023

Donald Wayne Couchman was born at Monroe Hospital in Unionville, Missouri, on August 10, 1961, to parents Jay and Gloria (Collins) Couchman.

In his youth he enjoyed 4-H, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandparents. During high school he spent many hours working with Don Veirs tanning hides and helping on the farm. Playing pool was...

Aug 20, 2023

Donna Lynn Dunsmore (Spear) Born June 21st 1944 passed away with her family at her side on August 20th, 2023 at the age of 79.

Donna was born to the late Gordon Spear and Eileen Voorheis. Her siblings were Jackie Hard, Jerry Spear, and Sandy Clifton who all proceeded her in death. She went to Court school...

Aug 19, 2023

John O. Harrison, 82 of LaPlata, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at The Pines in Kirksville.

John was born March 19, 1941 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of John and Sarah (Baskett) Harrison. On September 26, 1970 in LaPlata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Joan Mitchell.

John lived various places...

Aug 17, 2023

Roy Franklin Thompson, 82, passed away August 17, 2023 in his home with his family by his side.

He was born January 24,1941 in Chippewa Kinross Township, MI. He was the son of late Elmer and Josephine (Howes) Thompson.

Roy was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Clifton Thompson in July 1960, who preceded him...

Aug 16, 2023

Steven Allen Stutler, 71, of Kirksville, MO, passed away in his home with his wife by his side.

He was born September 30, 1951 in Ft. Rucker, AL. Steve was the son of the late Fred and Eldrith (McLean) Stutler. He was united in marriage to Veronica Marie Munn on August 11, 1984.

He was...

Aug 7, 2023

Darcy Ann Elliott, 69 of Kirksville died peacefully at home on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Darcy was born January 8, 1954 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to James and Hazel (Ostinson) Sturgess. She married Otto Francis Elliott on October 25, 1986 in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Darcy grew up in Buffalo, Minnesota...

Aug 7, 2023

Leroy Albert McGrew passed away August 7th, 2023. He was born on All Saints Day, November 1st, 1938, in Galva, Illinois. He is the son of Irene (Youngberg) and LeRoy Edwin McGrew who farmed near Oneida, in Knox County Illinois.

Leroy was educated in the ROVA schools graduating in 1956, where he received high honors and was...

Aug 1, 2023

Charles J. “Bud” Elam, 98 passed away peacefully in his home on August 1, 2023.  Charles was born May 20th, 1925 in Ethel, Missouri, to Paul and Margaret (Pound) Elam.  He was married to Maride Arnold, the love of his life, on June 25,1948 in Queen City, Missouri.  Married 69 years, Maride preceded him in death in 2017.  Bud...

Aug 1, 2023

Robert Helton, 71 of Laurie, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

The son of Hazel and Eugene Helton, he was born May 2, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. He grew up in Elmer, Missouri where he graduated from High school. On April 28, 1990 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Helton. He worked as a long...

Jul 31, 2023

Karen Jane Platz, 75 of Kirksville passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 in Paris, Missouri.

The daughter of Glen and Viola (Lutz) Dixon, she was born November 16, 1947 in rural Adair County, Missouri. Karen married Rick Kennison and three children were born to this union. On September 9, 1991 she married Terry Platz.

Karen...

Jul 26, 2023

Anna Lou Wheeler passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The daughter of Junior E. and Ruth (Bergman) Snowbarger, she was born February 9, 1937, in rural Queen City. She attended Kline Rural School for eight years and the Queen City High School for four years, graduating with the class of 1955....

Jul 26, 2023

Rachel Anne Alexander 87, of Queen City passed away Thursday (July 26, 2023) at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The daughter of Glen and Opal (Elms) Murfin, she was born August 31, 1935. Anne grew up in Queen City and attended the Queen City Public School graduating with the class of 1953. Anne spent her teen-age years...

Jul 21, 2023

Debbie Seibert-Johnson, 67, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Debbie Rae Seibert-Johnson was born in Knoxville, Iowa, on August 11, 1955, the daughter of Alvin and Francis Seibert.  She grew up in Harvey, Iowa, and graduated from high school in Knoxville. Debbie worked in a plastics...

Jul 20, 2023

Wilbur Clay, 80, of rural Putnam County, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Wilbur Leon Clay was born in Unionville, Missouri, on January 8, 1943, the son of George and Myrtle (Mahoney) Clay.  He was raised in the Sydney community of Putnam County and graduated from Unionville High...