Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Gertrude Irene Hunt
May 28, 2026
Gertrude Irene Hunt, 96, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
She was born October 21, 1929, in Syracuse, MO, daughter of Andrew and Bernice Musslin, who preceded her in death.
She received her sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage at St. Andrew's Church in Tipton, MO....
Frances Marie Kindle
May 28, 2026
Frances "Frankie" Marie Kindle, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at home. She was born on March 21, 1939, in Dutch Mills, Arkansas as the daughter of Margaret Jane Whitaker, Sosby Eastep, and Pete Chambers, who all preceded her in death.
On September 24, 1959, in LaMonte, MO, she was...
Janet L Anders
May 26, 2026
Janet L Anders, 59, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent home, in Sedalia.
A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be announced at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Gregg Morris Foster
May 23, 2026
Gregg Morris Foster, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on May 22, 2026.
Gregg was born on October 20, 1950, in Joplin, Missouri, to Earl Morris Foster and Elsie "Nadine" (Duree) Foster. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1968 and remained, throughout his life, very much a child of the 1960s - a seeker, an adventurer,...
Mary Edith Durrill
May 22, 2026
Mary E. Durrill, 93, of Windsor, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Westphalia, Missouri. She was born on May 26, 1932, in Windsor, Missouri, the daughter of George Andrew Titsworth Jr and Edith A Harpham Titsworth, who preceded her in death.
On March 21, 1954, in Green Ridge, MO, she was united in marriage to James Durrill, who preceded her...
Betty Jean Ream
May 13, 2026
Betty Jean (Lindsey) Ream (BJ), 72, of Sedalia, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She was born on August 9, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of James Monroe Lindsey and Edna (Britt) Lindsey, who preceded her in death.
She was raised with her younger sister Nancy on a farm...
Jerry Lee Young
May 8, 2026
Jerry Lee Young, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 24, 1948, in Sedalia, the son of Richard James Young and Mildred Iverne England Young, who preceded him in death.
On July 10, 1980, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Annette Lane,...
Judy Grace Boatman
May 8, 2026
Judy Grace Boatman, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 4, 1957, in Tuscumbia, Missouri, the daughter of Will Frank Finlay and Doris Jeanette (Miller) Finlay, who preceded her in death.
On April 29, 1977, in Miami, OK, she was united in marriage to...
Marcia Kay BeDell
May 5, 2026
Marcia K. BeDell, 70, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia, MO, where she had been a resident for many years. She was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on January 21, 1956, alongside her twin brother, Mark K. BeDell. Marcia was the daughter of James and Glenda BeDell. She graduated from Marionville High School in...
Stephen Arnold Wagner
May 5, 2026
Stephen Arnold Wagner, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on December 29, 1951, in Georgetown, MO, the son of Forrest H. Wagner and Julia (Wallace) Wagner, who preceded him in death.
On February 20, 1982, in Sedalia, MO, Steve was united in marriage to Maura Lynn...
John Thompson Rissler
May 3, 2026
John T. Rissler, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born a cowboy on October 26, 1951, in Lynn, MO, the son of John W. Rissler and June Thompson Rissler, who preceded him in death.
On August 14, 1971 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in...
Roy Edward Keele
Apr 30, 2026
Roy Edward Keele, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 5, 1933, in Sedalia, the son of Roy Leonard Keele and Effie Strong Keele, who preceded him in death.
Roy honorably served his country in the United States Army and the Missouri Army National Guard during the Korean War...
Mary Catherine Ulmer
Apr 30, 2026
Mary Catherine Ulmer, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Spring Fork, MO, the daughter of John and Margaret (Perkins) Brosch, who preceded her in death.
On July 7, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Stanley...
Barbara Kay Robinson
Apr 30, 2026
Barbara Kay Robinson, 75, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on April 30, 2026, at her home in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on November 10, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Allan Rogers Stevens and Betty Sue Stevens, who preceded her in death.
On November 27, 1971, in St. Louis, MO, she was united in marriage to Robert "Bob"...
Joan Carol Childress
Apr 29, 2026
Joan Carol Childress, 83, of Stover, Missouri, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. She was born on June 24, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Roscoe Fetter and June Edna Jarret, who preceded her in death.
No services are being held.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Betty S. Hart
Apr 28, 2026
Betty S. Hart, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 10, 1941, in Florence, MO, the daughter of Earl Homan and Helen (Bremer) Homan, who preceded her in death.
On April 19, 1958, in Sedalia, she was united in...
Patricia Louise Weir
Apr 27, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Louise Weir, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 27, 1938, in Beaman, MO, the daughter of Ollie Edwards Richards and Iola Francis Fischer Richards, who preceded her in death.
On November 25, 1954, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...
John Joseph Bozarth Sr.
Apr 26, 2026
John Joseph Bozarth, Sr., 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on May 14, 1942, in Sedalia, the son of Willie Edward Bozarth and Ines Ann (Nowlin) Bozarth, who preceded him in death.
On May 14, 1959, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage...
Jennifer Jo Whitesell
Apr 25, 2026
Jennifer "Jenny" Jo Whitesell, 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 24, 1967, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Channing Whitney Rogers III and Leta La'Fana (McGuire) Rogers, who preceded her in death.
Jenny experienced loss early in...
Timothy M. Thomlinson
Apr 23, 2026
Timothy M. Thomlinson, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's/dementia, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on February 8, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of George E. Thomlinson and Wanda J. Bright Thomlinson, who preceded him in death.
Tim was...
Gertrude Irene Hunt
May 28, 2026
Gertrude Irene Hunt, 96, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
She was born October 21, 1929, in Syracuse, MO, daughter of Andrew and Bernice Musslin, who preceded her in death.
She received her sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage at St. Andrew's Church in Tipton, MO....
Frances Marie Kindle
May 28, 2026
Frances "Frankie" Marie Kindle, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at home. She was born on March 21, 1939, in Dutch Mills, Arkansas as the daughter of Margaret Jane Whitaker, Sosby Eastep, and Pete Chambers, who all preceded her in death.
On September 24, 1959, in LaMonte, MO, she was...
Janet L Anders
May 26, 2026
Janet L Anders, 59, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent home, in Sedalia.
A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be announced at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Gregg Morris Foster
May 23, 2026
Gregg Morris Foster, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on May 22, 2026.
Gregg was born on October 20, 1950, in Joplin, Missouri, to Earl Morris Foster and Elsie "Nadine" (Duree) Foster. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1968 and remained, throughout his life, very much a child of the 1960s - a seeker, an adventurer,...
Mary Edith Durrill
May 22, 2026
Mary E. Durrill, 93, of Windsor, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Westphalia, Missouri. She was born on May 26, 1932, in Windsor, Missouri, the daughter of George Andrew Titsworth Jr and Edith A Harpham Titsworth, who preceded her in death.
On March 21, 1954, in Green Ridge, MO, she was united in marriage to James Durrill, who preceded her...
Betty Jean Ream
May 13, 2026
Betty Jean (Lindsey) Ream (BJ), 72, of Sedalia, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She was born on August 9, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of James Monroe Lindsey and Edna (Britt) Lindsey, who preceded her in death.
She was raised with her younger sister Nancy on a farm...
Jerry Lee Young
May 8, 2026
Jerry Lee Young, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 24, 1948, in Sedalia, the son of Richard James Young and Mildred Iverne England Young, who preceded him in death.
On July 10, 1980, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Annette Lane,...
Judy Grace Boatman
May 8, 2026
Judy Grace Boatman, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 4, 1957, in Tuscumbia, Missouri, the daughter of Will Frank Finlay and Doris Jeanette (Miller) Finlay, who preceded her in death.
On April 29, 1977, in Miami, OK, she was united in marriage to...
Marcia Kay BeDell
May 5, 2026
Marcia K. BeDell, 70, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia, MO, where she had been a resident for many years. She was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on January 21, 1956, alongside her twin brother, Mark K. BeDell. Marcia was the daughter of James and Glenda BeDell. She graduated from Marionville High School in...
Stephen Arnold Wagner
May 5, 2026
Stephen Arnold Wagner, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on December 29, 1951, in Georgetown, MO, the son of Forrest H. Wagner and Julia (Wallace) Wagner, who preceded him in death.
On February 20, 1982, in Sedalia, MO, Steve was united in marriage to Maura Lynn...
John Thompson Rissler
May 3, 2026
John T. Rissler, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born a cowboy on October 26, 1951, in Lynn, MO, the son of John W. Rissler and June Thompson Rissler, who preceded him in death.
On August 14, 1971 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in...
Roy Edward Keele
Apr 30, 2026
Roy Edward Keele, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 5, 1933, in Sedalia, the son of Roy Leonard Keele and Effie Strong Keele, who preceded him in death.
Roy honorably served his country in the United States Army and the Missouri Army National Guard during the Korean War...
Mary Catherine Ulmer
Apr 30, 2026
Mary Catherine Ulmer, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Spring Fork, MO, the daughter of John and Margaret (Perkins) Brosch, who preceded her in death.
On July 7, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Stanley...
Barbara Kay Robinson
Apr 30, 2026
Barbara Kay Robinson, 75, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on April 30, 2026, at her home in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on November 10, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Allan Rogers Stevens and Betty Sue Stevens, who preceded her in death.
On November 27, 1971, in St. Louis, MO, she was united in marriage to Robert "Bob"...
Joan Carol Childress
Apr 29, 2026
Joan Carol Childress, 83, of Stover, Missouri, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. She was born on June 24, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Roscoe Fetter and June Edna Jarret, who preceded her in death.
No services are being held.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Betty S. Hart
Apr 28, 2026
Betty S. Hart, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 10, 1941, in Florence, MO, the daughter of Earl Homan and Helen (Bremer) Homan, who preceded her in death.
On April 19, 1958, in Sedalia, she was united in...
Patricia Louise Weir
Apr 27, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Louise Weir, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 27, 1938, in Beaman, MO, the daughter of Ollie Edwards Richards and Iola Francis Fischer Richards, who preceded her in death.
On November 25, 1954, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...
John Joseph Bozarth Sr.
Apr 26, 2026
John Joseph Bozarth, Sr., 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on May 14, 1942, in Sedalia, the son of Willie Edward Bozarth and Ines Ann (Nowlin) Bozarth, who preceded him in death.
On May 14, 1959, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage...
Jennifer Jo Whitesell
Apr 25, 2026
Jennifer "Jenny" Jo Whitesell, 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 24, 1967, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Channing Whitney Rogers III and Leta La'Fana (McGuire) Rogers, who preceded her in death.
Jenny experienced loss early in...
Timothy M. Thomlinson
Apr 23, 2026
Timothy M. Thomlinson, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's/dementia, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on February 8, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of George E. Thomlinson and Wanda J. Bright Thomlinson, who preceded him in death.
Tim was...
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