Obituaries

Feb 27, 2017

Floyd Riggle of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017.

Floyd Eugene Riggle was born August 18, 1940 in LaPorte City, Iowa, to Richard Ralph and Irma Lenora Riggle. He graduated from Don Bosco High School in Gilbertville, Iowa and entered the US Air Force where he served as a missile maintenance technician and...

Feb 26, 2017

Phyllis Jean Galloway Whitworth, affectionately known as Jean, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the age of 89.

Jean was born in 1927 in Putnam County, Missouri. She was one of seven children; Wilma Lykes, deceased; Freal Galloway, deceased; Betty Hodges, deceased; Frank Galloway, deceased; Lois Whitworth Mallory, deceased; and Forrest “Cork” Galloway, who survives.

Feb 23, 2017

Roberta Powell, 88, of Unionville, MO, passed away at Centerville Nursing and Rehab in Centerville, IA, on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She had been in declining health for a number of years. Roberta Boone Ewing Powell was born in Bucklin, MO, on December 20, 1928, the daughter of Oscar Willard and Jewell Dorothy (Lynn) Boone. She attended rural schools...

Feb 14, 2017

Maride Arnold Elam passed away at age 90 on February 14, 2017 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.

The daughter of Bryan F. Arnold and Mabel Kelley Arnold, she was born May 22, 1926 in Greentop, MO. She was married to Charles (Bud) Elam, her husband of 69 years, on June 25, 1948 in Queen...

Feb 6, 2017

Nadine Hofstetter, 95, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Monday, February 6, 2017. She had been a resident there for about four years. Nadine DeVee Trimble was born in Appanoose County, IA, near Seymour, on July 8, 1921, the daughter of Cloyd and Ethel (Hellyer) Trimble, who preceded her in death....

Feb 6, 2017

John “Jim” Hicks, 82, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Center in Unionville on Monday, February 6, 2017. John Robert Hicks was born in Putnam County, MO, on September 13, 1934, the son of John Ed and Josie Blanche (Leach) Hicks, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two sisters, Rosalee (Hicks) Wilcox of...

Feb 5, 2017

Craig Anthony Widner, 27, of Unionville, MO, passed from this earth on February 5, 2017. He was at home at the time and passed of natural causes.

Anthony was born in Loveland, CO, on April 5, 1989, the son of Rhonda Kirkwood. He grew up in Putnam County and graduated from Putnam County R-1 High School on...

Feb 5, 2017

Annette Collins, 53 of Kirksville passed away Sunday (February 5, 2017) at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Melvin and Elsie Trindade, she was born in Oakland, California. In June of 1984 in Oakland, California, she was united in marriage to John Charles Collins.

Annette is survived by her husband, John; four children, Justin,...

Feb 2, 2017

Sara Quigley, 41 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (February 2, 2017) at her home.

The daughter of David Lewis and Norma Jean (Foxen) Crandall, she was born February 26, 1975 in Charles City, Iowa. On September 26, 1998 in Tripoli, Iowa at Faith United Church she was united in marriage to Justin Quigley.

Sara is...

Feb 2, 2017

Barbara Cole, 86 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (February 2, 2017) in Columbia, MO. The daughter of Dewitt and Isa Cole, she was born September 15, 1930 in Danville, IL.

Barbara is survived by her son, Steven Cole of Kirksville; one brother, Thomas Cole of Lafayette, IN; two sisters, Iona and Thelma of Lafayette, IN; five grandchildren...

Jan 30, 2017

Jean Dunham, 85 of Columbia, MO formerly of Kirksville, MO passed away at her daughter’s home on January 30, 2017. The daughter of Homer and Doris (Hoerrman) Morelock, she was born November 16, 1931 in Adair County, MO. In 1949 in Kirksville, MO she was united in marriage to Bob G. Dunham and he preceded her in death on...

Jan 27, 2017

Alex James Michael Vogt passed away suddenly at his home on Friday January 27, 2017. He was born on November 10, 1995 to Daniel and Judith Vogt of Kirksville, MO. At the time of his death he was surrounded by friends and his girlfriend Madi Mazurek. Alex is survived by his parents, Daniel and Judith Vogt; his sister, Jennifer...

Jan 27, 2017

David Butler, 82, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Friday, January 27, 2017. David had been a resident there for five years. Dwane David Butler was born January 12, 1935, the firstborn of Dwane and Marie (Norton) Butler in Unionville, MO. He graduated Unionville High School in 1953. David was baptized...

Jan 26, 2017

Larry E. Robbins, Sr. Larry Eugene Robbins, Sr. 74, of Kirksville, MO passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The son of Ralph and Vivian (Gilbronson) Robbins, Larry was born July 30, 1942 in Jaspser County, IN.  On September 16, 1987 in Kirksville, MO he was united in marriage to Jane Hayes...

Jan 23, 2017

Robert Probasco, 73, of Unionville, MO, passed away at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO, on Monday, January 23, 2017. Robert had been in failing health. Robert Neal Probasco was born in Unionville, MO, on August 16, 1943, the son of Edgar and Mildred (Wolfe) Probasco, who preceded him in death. Robert graduated from Unionville High School in...

Jan 23, 2017

Edith Sells, 84, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA, on Monday, January 23, 2017, following a brief illness. Edith Elaine Wilmont was born in Onieda, IL, on September 25, 1932, the daughter of Glen A. and Retah M. Voorhees, who preceded her in death. Her mother died in the childbirth of little...

Jan 21, 2017

Jolene Cody, 87 of Columbia, MO passed away Saturday (January 21, 2017) at her home. The daughter of Grover and Malissa Bell Peavler, she was born November 18, 1929 in Kirksville, MO. On July 10, 1949 in Millard, MO she was united in marriage to Claude Gail Cody and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Jan 18, 2017

Dr. Charles Fast was born on October 20, 1924 in Glendale, California to Harold and Lucille Fast. He passed away on January 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. In 1945 he was united in marriage to Arlene Einolander at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in La Crescenta, California. He is survived by his wife Arlene, sons Gregg (and wife...

Jan 18, 2017

Mildred (Millie) Mary Young, 95 of La Porte City, formerly of Cincinnati, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Rock Ridge Residential Care Center in Shellsburg,IA. She was born April 21, 1921 in Buckingham, daughter of Alexander and Louise Yanda Thompson. She married Harry Young March 17, 1944 in Des Moines. He preceded her in death May 20, 2003. Mildred graduated...

Jan 18, 2017

Beverly Jean Moore, 80 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday (January 18, 2017) at Northeast Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Cleo and Helen (Lowe) Jones, she was born February 5, 1936 in Kirksville, MO. On July 31, 1957 in LaPlata, MO she was untied in marriage to Pearl Edward Moore and he preceded her in death. She was also...