Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Karl Alan Persinger
Feb 28, 2025
Karl Alan Persinger ("Kap"), age 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, took his final lap on February 28, 2025, crossing life's checkered flag at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 25, 1954, in Marshall, Missouri, to Harvey and Norma Persinger, who preceded him in death, Kap lived life in the fast lane with a heart full of passion, a...
Vernion Dean Dotson
Feb 27, 2025
Vernion "Sonny" Dean Dotson, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.
A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held by the family at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Karen June Hellesvig
Feb 27, 2025
Karen June Hellesvig, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at University Hospital, in Columbia, MO.
There will be no services held.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Maecelle Blanche Harness
Feb 25, 2025
Maecelle "Blanche" Harness, 84, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, MO. She was born on December 15, 1940, in Oak Grove, LA, the daughter of David Frank Williams and Ruth Louella (DuPree) Harness, who preceded her in death.
On October 5, 1963, in Oak Grove, LA, she was united in...
Donna Marie Baker
Feb 24, 2025
Donna Marie Baker, 96, of Warrensburg, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center in Warrensburg. She was born on January 6, 1929, in Horton, KS, the daughter of Edward and Doris (Boyer) Wenger, who preceded her in death.
The eldest of four daughters, Donna grew up in northeast Kansas on...
Linda Sue Hockersmith
Feb 21, 2025
Linda Sue Hockersmith, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 6, 1945, in Johnson County, MO, the daughter of the late William W. Parsons and Helen I. (Iiams) Parsons, who resides in Centerview, MO.
On December 1, 1978, in Warrensburg, MO, she was united in...
Betty Louise Canida
Feb 21, 2025
Betty Louise Canida, 92, of Otterville, MO, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on June 21, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred and Pearl Beuhler, who preceded her in death.
On July 8,1950, in Kansas City, MO, Betty was united in marriage to Oscar Canida,...
Leona B. Payne
Feb 21, 2025
Leona B. Payne, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 29, 1933, in Green Ridge, MO, the daughter of William Hall and Rosa (Sickler) Hall, who preceded her in death.
On May 3, 1949, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Edward Worley,...
Lawrence H. Weathers
Feb 20, 2025
Lawrence H. Weathers, 82 of Demotte, IN, formerly of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Cedar Creek Health Campus, in Lowell, IN.
A double memorial service for Lawrence and Janet will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO.
The visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Dianna Lynn Elmlinger
Feb 20, 2025
Dianna Lynn Elmlinger, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Samuel Harrison Green and Kay Lamar (Whitfield) Green, who preceded her in death.
She was a 1980 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She married Steven J. Phillips in 1980 (divorced 1992), who...
Elizabeth Ann Friend
Feb 19, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Friend, 43, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as a result of a house fire in Sedalia.
Elizabeth was a loving, caring wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved everyone around her. She was kind even if she had known you for years or just met you. She had more love for others than...
Robert Bernard Rosenstein
Feb 18, 2025
Robert Bernard Rosenstein, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO.
Diane Marie Edwards
Feb 17, 2025
Diane Marie Edwards, 76 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Andy C. Klein
Feb 13, 2025
Andy C. Klein, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on May 9, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Tommy Klein Sr. and Marion Guiles, who preceded him in death.
On April 10, 1976, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Diana Hackman, who...
Jerry Dale Parker
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Dale Parker, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on June 6, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ovid Dale and Annabelle (Ream) Parker, who preceded him in death.
On February 5, 1966, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Jolene Miesner, who preceded...
Gary Lee Renshaw
Feb 12, 2025
Gary Lee Renshaw, 83, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, MO.
In 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Baggs, who resides in the home. He worked for Con-Agra for many years and Brown Shoe Factory in Brookfield, MO.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by three sons...
Paul Steven Hodge
Feb 12, 2025
Paul Steven Hodge, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on January 13, 1953, in Windsor, MO, the son of William Harold Hodge and Dolores (Dreis) Hodge, who preceded him in death.
On December 13, 1975, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay...
Robert E Kowalski
Feb 12, 2025
Robert "Bob" E. Kowalski, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1943, in Sedalia, the son of Henry Kowalski and Mary (Paxton) Kowalski, who preceded him in death.
Bob's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his country. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1961...
David Russell Lambrith
Feb 10, 2025
David Russell Lambrith, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Erik Allyn Thurman
Feb 9, 2025
Erik Allyn Thurman, 45, of Sedalia, MO, Panorama City, CA, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home in Sedalia.
There will be no services held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.
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