Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Charles William Birch
Dec 17, 2025
Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.
On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...
Rita Mae Arndt
Dec 14, 2025
Rita Mae Arndt, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Legendary Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Blythsville, AR, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Griffin) Barber, who preceded her in death.
Rita was known for her love of puzzles, amassing an impressive collection that she assembled and...
Charles Edward Kratzer
Dec 13, 2025
Charles Edward Kratzer, 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Tuscumbia, MO, the son of Noah Allen Kratzer and Margaret (Thompson) Kratzer, who preceded him in death.
On May 23, 2013, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...
Frances July Dean Tucker
Dec 12, 2025
Frances July Dean "Deannie" Tucker, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Stover, MO, the daughter of Willis Lee Monteer and Gertie F. (Whittle) Monteer, who preceded her in death.
Deannie devoted her working years to caring for others as a home health care aide....
Jonnie Von Benton
Dec 12, 2025
Jonnie Von Benton, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Miami, FL, the son of Jonnie David Benton and Arlene Alethia (Bostick) Benton, who preceded him in death.
On June 26, 1961, in Denver, CO, Jon was united in marriage to...
Frank John Farmer
Dec 11, 2025
Frank John Farmer, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Wallace Farmer and Hazel Irene (Ott) Farmer, who preceded him in death.
He went by John, his middle name. He grew up in Sweet Springs,...
Evelyn Marie Yonce
Dec 11, 2025
Evelyn Marie Yonce, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Miami, MO, the daughter of Noah Andrew Jordan and Vivian Marie (Harvey) Jordan, who preceded her in death.
On May 27, 1962, in Sedalia, she was united...
Charlotte Anne Charlton
Dec 11, 2025
Charlotte "Charli" Anne Charlton, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1949, in Lompoc, California, the daughter of Roy Paul Jones and Frances Lorene (Williams) Jones, who both preceded her in death.
On December 18, 1991, in Hannibal, MO, she was united in...
Kenneth C. Hampy
Dec 10, 2025
Kenneth C. Hampy, 74, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on August 27, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Melvin R. Hampy and Ruth J. (Cook) Hampy, who preceded him in death.
On June 9, 1973, in Hughesville, Ken was united...
Theresa L. Adair
Dec 5, 2025
Theresa "Terri" L. Adair, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 24, 1964, in Troy, MO, the daughter of Robert Roller and Joyce Ann (Craig) Roller, who preceded her in death.
On December 20, 1998, in La Monte, MO, Terri was united in marriage to David Adair, who resides...
Loyd H. Gudenschwager
Dec 4, 2025
Loyd Henry Gudenschwager, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on November 3, 1932, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Walter and Louise Gudenschwager, who preceded him in death.
On February 19, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, Loyd was united in marriage to Dorothy Wagner, who preceded him...
Nellie Eileen Berryman
Dec 4, 2025
N. Eileen Berryman was born on August 14, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clarence Roland and Mabel Coral (Welcher) Shellhart, the seventh of nine children. She departed this life on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
She attended country school and then public schools in Missouri and...
Marilynn Frances Guthrie
Dec 4, 2025
Marilynn Frances Guthrie, 88, of La Monte, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 26, 1937, in La Monte, the daughter of John Avery Rice and Esther Matilda (Yost) Rice, who preceded her in death.
On February 23, 1958, at the La Monte United Methodist Church, she...
Margaret Jane Krigbaum
Dec 4, 2025
Margaret "Margie" Jane Krigbaum, 92, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on December 4, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 2, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Ret. Lt. Commander Gustav Adolph Gilgren and Margaret Jane (Anderson) Gilgren, who preceded her in death.
On June 25, 1971, in Hannibal, MO, she was united in marriage to Raymond...
Vladimir Garbuzov
Dec 2, 2025
Vladimir Gerasimovich Garbuzov, 82 of Sedalia, MO, went to be with the Lord Peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 @ 9:00pm at his home. Vladimir was born June 27, 1943 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. He was the son of Gerasim Leontiovich Garbuzov & Maria Hudakova. They had a Son Nickolay, and 2 daughters Valintina & Lidiya and Vladimir...
Everett Lee Blackburn
Nov 28, 2025
Everett "Ev" Lee Blackburn, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Everett was born on February 3, 1940, to James and Nadene Blackburn in the family home on Houston Road, east of Houstonia. He grew up on the family farm alongside his siblings Jim, Judy, and Joe. At the age of six, Everett contracted...
William Thomas Chamberlin
Nov 27, 2025
William "Tom" Thomas Chamberlin, 91, of Green Ridge, MO, beloved husband and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer's and dementia. His final days were spent surrounded by love, care, and the deep devotion of his wife, Sandy, and his many friends and loved ones...
Sharon Kay Puckett
Nov 25, 2025
Sharon "Moe" "Charlie" Kay Puckett, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Warrensburg, MO. She was born on June 20, 1962, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Leo Dooley and Joan (Schneeberger) Dooley, who preceded her in death.
On June 2, 1995, in Kansas City, KS, she was united in marriage to...
Tong Chaney
Nov 24, 2025
Tong "Judy" Chaney, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 18, 1945, in Hongsong-kun, Korea, the daughter of Su Pok Kim and Tal Ye Kim, who preceded her in death.
On October 16, 1968, in Seoul, Korea, she was united in marriage to Allen...
Mary Catherine Lindley
Nov 24, 2025
Mary Catherine Lindley, 60, of Sweet Springs, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 10, 1964, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of John Platt and Margaret Anne (Kaneff) Platt, who reside in Sweet Springs.
On June 1, 1985, in Sedalia, MO, she was previously married to William Lindley, who resides in California.
Mary...
Charles William Birch
Dec 17, 2025
Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.
On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...
Rita Mae Arndt
Dec 14, 2025
Rita Mae Arndt, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Legendary Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Blythsville, AR, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Griffin) Barber, who preceded her in death.
Rita was known for her love of puzzles, amassing an impressive collection that she assembled and...
Charles Edward Kratzer
Dec 13, 2025
Charles Edward Kratzer, 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Tuscumbia, MO, the son of Noah Allen Kratzer and Margaret (Thompson) Kratzer, who preceded him in death.
On May 23, 2013, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...
Frances July Dean Tucker
Dec 12, 2025
Frances July Dean "Deannie" Tucker, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Stover, MO, the daughter of Willis Lee Monteer and Gertie F. (Whittle) Monteer, who preceded her in death.
Deannie devoted her working years to caring for others as a home health care aide....
Jonnie Von Benton
Dec 12, 2025
Jonnie Von Benton, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Miami, FL, the son of Jonnie David Benton and Arlene Alethia (Bostick) Benton, who preceded him in death.
On June 26, 1961, in Denver, CO, Jon was united in marriage to...
Frank John Farmer
Dec 11, 2025
Frank John Farmer, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Wallace Farmer and Hazel Irene (Ott) Farmer, who preceded him in death.
He went by John, his middle name. He grew up in Sweet Springs,...
Evelyn Marie Yonce
Dec 11, 2025
Evelyn Marie Yonce, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Miami, MO, the daughter of Noah Andrew Jordan and Vivian Marie (Harvey) Jordan, who preceded her in death.
On May 27, 1962, in Sedalia, she was united...
Charlotte Anne Charlton
Dec 11, 2025
Charlotte "Charli" Anne Charlton, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1949, in Lompoc, California, the daughter of Roy Paul Jones and Frances Lorene (Williams) Jones, who both preceded her in death.
On December 18, 1991, in Hannibal, MO, she was united in...
Kenneth C. Hampy
Dec 10, 2025
Kenneth C. Hampy, 74, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on August 27, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Melvin R. Hampy and Ruth J. (Cook) Hampy, who preceded him in death.
On June 9, 1973, in Hughesville, Ken was united...
Theresa L. Adair
Dec 5, 2025
Theresa "Terri" L. Adair, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 24, 1964, in Troy, MO, the daughter of Robert Roller and Joyce Ann (Craig) Roller, who preceded her in death.
On December 20, 1998, in La Monte, MO, Terri was united in marriage to David Adair, who resides...
Loyd H. Gudenschwager
Dec 4, 2025
Loyd Henry Gudenschwager, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on November 3, 1932, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Walter and Louise Gudenschwager, who preceded him in death.
On February 19, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, Loyd was united in marriage to Dorothy Wagner, who preceded him...
Nellie Eileen Berryman
Dec 4, 2025
N. Eileen Berryman was born on August 14, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clarence Roland and Mabel Coral (Welcher) Shellhart, the seventh of nine children. She departed this life on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
She attended country school and then public schools in Missouri and...
Marilynn Frances Guthrie
Dec 4, 2025
Marilynn Frances Guthrie, 88, of La Monte, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 26, 1937, in La Monte, the daughter of John Avery Rice and Esther Matilda (Yost) Rice, who preceded her in death.
On February 23, 1958, at the La Monte United Methodist Church, she...
Margaret Jane Krigbaum
Dec 4, 2025
Margaret "Margie" Jane Krigbaum, 92, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on December 4, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 2, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Ret. Lt. Commander Gustav Adolph Gilgren and Margaret Jane (Anderson) Gilgren, who preceded her in death.
On June 25, 1971, in Hannibal, MO, she was united in marriage to Raymond...
Vladimir Garbuzov
Dec 2, 2025
Vladimir Gerasimovich Garbuzov, 82 of Sedalia, MO, went to be with the Lord Peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 @ 9:00pm at his home. Vladimir was born June 27, 1943 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. He was the son of Gerasim Leontiovich Garbuzov & Maria Hudakova. They had a Son Nickolay, and 2 daughters Valintina & Lidiya and Vladimir...
Everett Lee Blackburn
Nov 28, 2025
Everett "Ev" Lee Blackburn, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Everett was born on February 3, 1940, to James and Nadene Blackburn in the family home on Houston Road, east of Houstonia. He grew up on the family farm alongside his siblings Jim, Judy, and Joe. At the age of six, Everett contracted...
William Thomas Chamberlin
Nov 27, 2025
William "Tom" Thomas Chamberlin, 91, of Green Ridge, MO, beloved husband and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer's and dementia. His final days were spent surrounded by love, care, and the deep devotion of his wife, Sandy, and his many friends and loved ones...
Sharon Kay Puckett
Nov 25, 2025
Sharon "Moe" "Charlie" Kay Puckett, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Warrensburg, MO. She was born on June 20, 1962, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Leo Dooley and Joan (Schneeberger) Dooley, who preceded her in death.
On June 2, 1995, in Kansas City, KS, she was united in marriage to...
Tong Chaney
Nov 24, 2025
Tong "Judy" Chaney, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 18, 1945, in Hongsong-kun, Korea, the daughter of Su Pok Kim and Tal Ye Kim, who preceded her in death.
On October 16, 1968, in Seoul, Korea, she was united in marriage to Allen...
Mary Catherine Lindley
Nov 24, 2025
Mary Catherine Lindley, 60, of Sweet Springs, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 10, 1964, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of John Platt and Margaret Anne (Kaneff) Platt, who reside in Sweet Springs.
On June 1, 1985, in Sedalia, MO, she was previously married to William Lindley, who resides in California.
Mary...
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