Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Frederic Krueger was born in Columbia, Missouri to Charles I. and Gertrude Ramsey Krueger and raised in Kirksville, Missouri. After graduating from high school, he attended what is now known as Truman state University and then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He enlisted in the United States Navy and travelled the...

Jan 25, 2019

Shirley A. Richardson, 76, of Columbia, MO, (formerly of Unionville, MO), passed away at Solstice Senior Living in Columbia on Friday, January 25, 2019.

Shirley Anne Richardson was born in Kirksville, MO, on September 8, 1942, the daughter of Nova Howard and Eula Maxine (Martin) Richardson, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Putnam County,...

Jan 19, 2019

Donna J. McCartney of Kirksville passed away on January 19 just 4 days short of her 86th birthday. Donna was born in Kirksville on January 23, 1933 to Laura Scriven Horton and Alden Horton. Except for one year in California, Donna lived her entire life in Kirksville. On December 9, 1951, Donna was united in marriage with Ralph McCartney,...

Jan 18, 2019

Alva Lewis Boggs, 64, of Seymour, IA passed away suddenly in his home due to failing health on Friday, January 18, 2019.

Alva’s Funeral Service will be at the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville, MO on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11:30am with visitation beginning one hour prior to his service. Interment will follow...

Jan 15, 2019

Karreon Lee “Kate” Morton, 76 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The daughter of Cecil Leonard and Lottie (Beaman) Selby, she was born September 6, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. On March 31, 1962 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Joseph (Joe) E. Morton.

Karreon is...

Jan 14, 2019

Nadine Kirkpatrick, 92, of Kirksville, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2019 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

Nadine was born at home, October 13th, 1926, in Powersville, MO. She was the daughter of Lloyd Ned and Audra Evelyn Pauley.

Nadine attended the Livonia school through the 8th grade. She never attended high school,...

Jan 14, 2019

Kathryn Charlene Ladwig, 99 of Kirksville passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

The daughter of Albert John and Iva Grace (Montgomery) Ladwig, she was born August 2, 1919 in Schuyler County, MO. She was married to Alva Myers and to this union one daughter was born, Betty Louise.

Kathryn...

Jan 13, 2019

William Reid Matthew, age 91, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away January 13, 2019 at Mercy St. Louis Hospital. Born December 3, 1927 in Lemons, Missouri he was the son of Commodore B. and Evelyn Kimes Matthew. On May 28, 1950 in Kirksville, Mo., he married Shirley Jean Siegle of Kirksville. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 12, 2019

Henry Keith Humphrey age 89, of Kirksville, MO passed away Saturday (January 12, 2019) at his home.

The son of Clarence Carl and Clara Elizabeth (Morgan) Humphrey, Keith was born on October 2, 1929 near Willmathsville, MO. On September 1, 1946 in Ottumwa, IA he was united in marriage to Thelma Fern Ryan who preceded him in...

Jan 9, 2019

Mary Jane (Warden) Forrester, 95, of Independence, MO and formerly of Kirksville, MO passed away peacefully on Wednesday ,January 9, 2019 at Benton House in Blue Springs, MO.

Mary Jane was born in Kirksville, MO on November 21, 1923 to Ferrell and Pauline (Huff) Warden. She graduated from Kirksville High School in 1941. She worked at Southwestern...

Jan 5, 2019

Raymond Lawrence Buchanan, 82 of Kirksville passed away Saturday (January 5, 2019) at his home.

The son of Forest and Velma (Bork) Buchanan, he was born May 30, 1936 in Clarence, Missouri. On December 16, 1961 in Kirksville he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Davis.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Mary; special...

Jan 2, 2019

Howard D. Baldwin, 91, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Howard Donald Baldwin was born near Mendota, MO, on September 21, 1927, the son of George Dewey and Grace Fern (Campbell) Baldwin, who preceded him in death. He was reared in eastern Putnam County, working...

Jan 1, 2019

Ouida Mathes, 85, of Unionville, MO, passed away peacefully at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

Opal Ouida (Casady) Mathes was born near Graysville, MO, on October 2, 1933, the daughter of Elvin K. and Willadean (Hays) Casady. She was the granddaughter of Everett and Daisy Hays and Everett and Bell...

Dec 27, 2018

Betty Jean (DeLoof) Hardwick, 92, of Columbia, Missouri passed away peacefully Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

The daughter of Arthur and Bessie DeLoof, she was born April 17, 1926 in Waukegan, Il. On June 1, 1946 in Quincy, Illinois, she was united in marriage to William “Bill” C. Hardwick, who preceded...

Dec 21, 2018

Kenneth Carol Ross, 87, passed away of natural causes at his home in Unionville, MO, on Friday, December 21, 2018. Mr. Ross’ wishes were to be cremated. There will be no services. He is survived by his wife, Ruby, of the home; son, Ronald Ross of St. Clair, Mo; daughter Carol Ross of Unionville, MO; grandson Austin; and brother...

Dec 20, 2018

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George G. Ihnat, 61 of Brashear, MO passed away Thursday, (December 20, 2018) at his home.

The son of George and Helen (Seman) Ihnat, he was born March 26, 1957 in Hammond, Indiana. He attended school in Highland, Indiana, where he graduated high school in 1975. He moved to Longview, Texas where he was...

Dec 18, 2018

Nancy Briley, 58, of Unionville, MO, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, of natural causes due to heart complications.

Nancy Sue Hacker was born in Albany, MO, on July 17, 1960, the daughter of Harry and Opal (Oxford) Hacker, who preceded her in death. Nancy attended Corydon (IA) High School and later...

Dec 17, 2018

Richard Lavern Blodgett, born September 8, 1923, in Worthington, Missouri, to his parents, James Paris Blodgett and Polly Ann Haynes Blodgett, passed away on December 17, 2018, in the Northeast Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Richard married his current wife, Betty June Main Carolus, in Des Moines on December 27, 1963.

He is...

Dec 16, 2018

Mary Jane Collins, of Queen City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 16th, at the Schuyler County Nursing Home. She passed away on the 12th anniversary of the death of her late husband Charles Collins.

Jane was born to parents Homer and Nola Scurlock on May 29, 1929. She grew up and attended school in Schuyler County,...

Dec 15, 2018

Robert Elder, 76, of Queen City. Missouri, passed away Saturday night (December 15, 2018) in the Bloomfleld Care Center in Bloomfield, Iowa.

The son of Ralph Thomas and Beatrice Margaret (Tremmel) Elder he was born April 7, 1942, in Sigourney, Iowa. He grew up and attended school in the Sigourney area.

In 1961 he was...