Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Sharon Kay Puckett

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

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

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...

David Lee Moon

David Lee Moon

Nov 23, 2025

David Lee Moon, 70, of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on May 23, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of Clarence A. Moon and Cecelia D. (Moon) Boyan, who preceded him in death.

On June 6, 1985, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Laura M. Gamber,...

Johnathon Wayne Borland

Johnathon Wayne Borland

Nov 22, 2025

Johnathon Wayne Borland, 44, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his home in Columbia. He was born on September 28, 1981, in Sedalia, the son of Matthew W. Borland (Tonya) and Annette E. (Harrison) Ferolito (Nick), who all reside in Sedalia.

On April 14, 2007, in Patton, MO, he was united in...

Roy Wayne Bryson

Roy Wayne Bryson

Nov 21, 2025

Roy "Red" Wayne Bryson, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 5, 1940, in Sedalia, the son of Roy Lee Bryson and Mary E. (Glazebrook) Bryson, who preceded him in death.

On November 7, 1958, in Green Ridge, MO, Roy was united in marriage...

Sharon Ann Colvin

Sharon Ann Colvin

Nov 20, 2025

Sharon Ann Colvin, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 30, 1946, in Sedalia, the daughter of Lloyd F. Reed and Adella Mae (Smith) Reed, who preceded her in death.

On April 13, 1968, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to William Clifford Colvin, who preceded her...

LaVerne Louise Monsees

LaVerne Louise Monsees

Nov 19, 2025

LaVerne Louise Monsees, 100, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Community, Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1925, in rural Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of Walter L. and Ella A. (Brockschmidt) Kroenke, who preceded her in death.

On August 23, 1925, LaVerne was baptized by Rev. J.T. Roschke at St. John's Lutheran...

Myra Lea George

Myra Lea George

Nov 16, 2025

Myra Lea George, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Alto Overland Park Assisted Living in Overland Park, KS. She was born on October 9, 1944, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Richard Robert Jenkins II and Edna Bell (Wheatly) Jenkins, who preceded her in death.

Myra was deeply rooted in her faith. She was...

Kenneth H. Berlin

Kenneth H. Berlin

Nov 14, 2025

Kenneth Herbert Berlin, 82, formerly of Anchorage, AK, and lately of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Columbia, MO.

Ken was born on January 29, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Herbert and Gertrude (Dorsey) Berlin. He was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1960, and went on to attend St. Louis...

Elroy E. Burton

Elroy E. Burton

Nov 14, 2025

Elroy E. Burton, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 16, 1936, in Pettis County, MO, the son of Everett Burton and Bertha (Bybee) Burton, who preceded him in death.

On November 4, 1966, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to Sandra...

Janet Ruth Thomas

Janet Ruth Thomas

Nov 13, 2025

Janet Ruth Thomas, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 8, 1940, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of William Lawrence Redmon and Ruby Pauline (Hulse) Redmon, who preceded her in death.

On October 8, 1961, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Patricia Susan Cramer

Patricia Susan Cramer

Nov 13, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Susan Cramer, 92, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Aspire Senior Care of Warsaw. She was born November 28, 1932, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Glenn Lemmon and Anna Marie (Comfort) Lemmon, who preceded her in death.

On July 13, 1952, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Omer Leo Cramer, who preceded...

Helen Marie Ewing

Helen Marie Ewing

Nov 12, 2025

Helen Marie Ewing, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 26, 1940, in Hutchinson County, SD, the daughter of Edward H. Vining and Martha M. (Wudel) Vining, who preceded her in death.

On November 30, 1958, at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD, Helen was...

Larena "Florence" Bird

Larena "Florence" Bird

Nov 11, 2025

Larena "Florence" Bird, 80, of Otterville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on February 28, 1945, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Joseph Arnold and Esther (Snapp) Arnold, who preceded her in death.

On June 10, 1962, in Pilot Grove,...

Leo Prilous

Leo Prilous

Nov 11, 2025

Leo Prilous, 5 months, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 11, 2025, at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on June 9, 2025, in Sedalia, the son of Dmytrii Prilous and Tetiana Samko.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sedalia Tabernacle - Skiniya Church, 23299 Hwy B., Sedalia, MO.

The burial...

Bonnie Sue Sandifer

Bonnie Sue Sandifer

Nov 10, 2025

Bonnie Sue Sandifer, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 25, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Mack Sandifer and Minnie Titus, who preceded her in death.

Bonnie spent the last eight years living at the Promise House, where she formed many meaningful...

Clyde Lee Lambertz

Clyde Lee Lambertz

Nov 10, 2025

Clyde Lee Lambertz, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 6, 1930, in Emerson, IA, the son of Herbert and Ethyl (Campbell) Lambertz, who preceded him in death.

On June 24, 1956, in Council Bluffs, IA, he was united in marriage to Janice Faye Guill, who...

Charles D. Thalheim

Charles D. Thalheim

Nov 10, 2025

Charles D. Thalheim, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home, in Sedalia.

A graveside memorial service and burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the La Monte Cemetery, La Monte, MO.

Service arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Russell Dale DeHaven Sr.

Russell Dale DeHaven Sr.

Nov 8, 2025

Russell Dale DeHaven, Sr., 67, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 12, 1958, in Sedalia, the son of Honce Leslie and Betty Lou (Trout) DeHaven, who reside in Smithton.

Russell worked in the construction and concrete industry as an excavator and was the proud owner and operator of DeHaven...

Sharon Kay Puckett

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

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

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...

David Lee Moon

David Lee Moon

Nov 23, 2025

David Lee Moon, 70, of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on May 23, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of Clarence A. Moon and Cecelia D. (Moon) Boyan, who preceded him in death.

On June 6, 1985, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Laura M. Gamber,...

Johnathon Wayne Borland

Johnathon Wayne Borland

Nov 22, 2025

Johnathon Wayne Borland, 44, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his home in Columbia. He was born on September 28, 1981, in Sedalia, the son of Matthew W. Borland (Tonya) and Annette E. (Harrison) Ferolito (Nick), who all reside in Sedalia.

On April 14, 2007, in Patton, MO, he was united in...

Roy Wayne Bryson

Roy Wayne Bryson

Nov 21, 2025

Roy "Red" Wayne Bryson, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 5, 1940, in Sedalia, the son of Roy Lee Bryson and Mary E. (Glazebrook) Bryson, who preceded him in death.

On November 7, 1958, in Green Ridge, MO, Roy was united in marriage...

Sharon Ann Colvin

Sharon Ann Colvin

Nov 20, 2025

Sharon Ann Colvin, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 30, 1946, in Sedalia, the daughter of Lloyd F. Reed and Adella Mae (Smith) Reed, who preceded her in death.

On April 13, 1968, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to William Clifford Colvin, who preceded her...

LaVerne Louise Monsees

LaVerne Louise Monsees

Nov 19, 2025

LaVerne Louise Monsees, 100, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Community, Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1925, in rural Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of Walter L. and Ella A. (Brockschmidt) Kroenke, who preceded her in death.

On August 23, 1925, LaVerne was baptized by Rev. J.T. Roschke at St. John's Lutheran...

Myra Lea George

Myra Lea George

Nov 16, 2025

Myra Lea George, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Alto Overland Park Assisted Living in Overland Park, KS. She was born on October 9, 1944, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Richard Robert Jenkins II and Edna Bell (Wheatly) Jenkins, who preceded her in death.

Myra was deeply rooted in her faith. She was...

Kenneth H. Berlin

Kenneth H. Berlin

Nov 14, 2025

Kenneth Herbert Berlin, 82, formerly of Anchorage, AK, and lately of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Columbia, MO.

Ken was born on January 29, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Herbert and Gertrude (Dorsey) Berlin. He was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1960, and went on to attend St. Louis...

Elroy E. Burton

Elroy E. Burton

Nov 14, 2025

Elroy E. Burton, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 16, 1936, in Pettis County, MO, the son of Everett Burton and Bertha (Bybee) Burton, who preceded him in death.

On November 4, 1966, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to Sandra...

Janet Ruth Thomas

Janet Ruth Thomas

Nov 13, 2025

Janet Ruth Thomas, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 8, 1940, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of William Lawrence Redmon and Ruby Pauline (Hulse) Redmon, who preceded her in death.

On October 8, 1961, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Patricia Susan Cramer

Patricia Susan Cramer

Nov 13, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Susan Cramer, 92, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Aspire Senior Care of Warsaw. She was born November 28, 1932, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Glenn Lemmon and Anna Marie (Comfort) Lemmon, who preceded her in death.

On July 13, 1952, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Omer Leo Cramer, who preceded...

Helen Marie Ewing

Helen Marie Ewing

Nov 12, 2025

Helen Marie Ewing, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 26, 1940, in Hutchinson County, SD, the daughter of Edward H. Vining and Martha M. (Wudel) Vining, who preceded her in death.

On November 30, 1958, at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD, Helen was...

Larena "Florence" Bird

Larena "Florence" Bird

Nov 11, 2025

Larena "Florence" Bird, 80, of Otterville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on February 28, 1945, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Joseph Arnold and Esther (Snapp) Arnold, who preceded her in death.

On June 10, 1962, in Pilot Grove,...

Leo Prilous

Leo Prilous

Nov 11, 2025

Leo Prilous, 5 months, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 11, 2025, at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on June 9, 2025, in Sedalia, the son of Dmytrii Prilous and Tetiana Samko.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sedalia Tabernacle - Skiniya Church, 23299 Hwy B., Sedalia, MO.

The burial...

Bonnie Sue Sandifer

Bonnie Sue Sandifer

Nov 10, 2025

Bonnie Sue Sandifer, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 25, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Mack Sandifer and Minnie Titus, who preceded her in death.

Bonnie spent the last eight years living at the Promise House, where she formed many meaningful...

Clyde Lee Lambertz

Clyde Lee Lambertz

Nov 10, 2025

Clyde Lee Lambertz, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 6, 1930, in Emerson, IA, the son of Herbert and Ethyl (Campbell) Lambertz, who preceded him in death.

On June 24, 1956, in Council Bluffs, IA, he was united in marriage to Janice Faye Guill, who...

Charles D. Thalheim

Charles D. Thalheim

Nov 10, 2025

Charles D. Thalheim, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home, in Sedalia.

A graveside memorial service and burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the La Monte Cemetery, La Monte, MO.

Service arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Russell Dale DeHaven Sr.

Russell Dale DeHaven Sr.

Nov 8, 2025

Russell Dale DeHaven, Sr., 67, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 12, 1958, in Sedalia, the son of Honce Leslie and Betty Lou (Trout) DeHaven, who reside in Smithton.

Russell worked in the construction and concrete industry as an excavator and was the proud owner and operator of DeHaven...