Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Ollen Joel Rush

Ollen Joel Rush

Aug 22, 2020

Obituary For Ollen Joel Rush Ollen Joel Rush, 87, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 4, 1933 in Ottawa, OH the son of Earl and Lillian (Below) Rush, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Dora Richards, who...

Robert Kenyon, Sr.

Robert Kenyon, Sr.

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary For Robert Kenyon, Sr. Robert David Kenyon Sr, 74, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 9, 1946 in Watertown, NY the grandson of Glenn H. Cole and Mae (Edgar) Cole, who preceded him in death.

On August 2, 1969 in Sackets Harbor, NY...

Donald Eugene Steen

Donald Eugene Steen

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary For Donald Eugene Steen Donald Eugene Steen, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Parsons, KS, the son of Mearl Bertrum Steen and Ann Francis Steen (formerly Mages), who preceded him in death.

On May 30, 1963, Don was united in marriage...

Blaza Gus Hejtmanek

Blaza Gus Hejtmanek

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Blaza Gus Hejtmanek Blaza "Gus" Hejtmanek, 96, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 2, 1923 in Clarkson, NE a son of Joseph and Anna (Cerny) Hejtmanek, who preceded him in death.

On May 16, 1950 in Omaha, NE he was united in marriage...

Steven Michael Fullerton

Steven Michael Fullerton

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Steven Michael Fullerton Steven Michael Fullerton, 68, of Odessa, MO formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home in Odessa. He was born on October 26, 1951 in Sarcoxie, MO the son of Thomas Fullerton and Lula Whitaker, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son Spencer Lane Fullerton (Jeralyn Allen) of Sedalia;...

Virgil Keith Venable

Virgil Keith Venable

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Virgil Keith Venable Virgil Keith Venable, 85, of Sedalia, MO was called home Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 21, 1934 in Pryor, OK the son of Jack E. and Louise (Yeager) Venable, who preceded him in death.

On March 2, 1958, at Goodwill Chapel Church, Sedalia, he...

Robert Eugene Pummill

Robert Eugene Pummill

Aug 16, 2020

Obituary For Robert Eugene Pummill Robert Eugene Pummill, 93, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on January 17, 1927 in Sedalia, the son of Albert F. and Lucille O. (Houk) Pummill, who preceded him in death.

On December 28, 1947 in Sedalia, he was united...

Jo Ann Elwell

Jo Ann Elwell

Aug 15, 2020

Obituary For Jo Ann Elwell Jo Ann Elwell, 86, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of La Monte, MO, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on October 19, 1933 in Knob Noster, MO the daughter of William Noel and Katherine (Stivers) Snow Jr., who preceded her in death.

On July 28, 1951...

Bruce Ward Scott

Bruce Ward Scott

Aug 13, 2020

Obituary For Bruce Ward Scott Of Sedalia, Bruce Ward Scott, 59, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on March 3, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, the son of William J. Scott and Genevieve Sue (Williams) Scott, who preceded him in death.

On June 3, 1983, in Sedalia,...

Vernon Harvey

Vernon Harvey

Aug 11, 2020

Obituary For Vernon Harvey Vernon "Bones" Leslie Harvey, 88, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO. He was born on March 20, 1932 in Hughesville, MO the son of John Stephen and Alpha Nadine (Bratton) Harvey Sr, who preceded him in death.

On May 18, 1958 in Sedalia, he was united...

Gerald Rohr

Gerald Rohr

Aug 7, 2020

Obituary For Gerald Rohr Gerald Lee Rohr, 75 of Mora, MO, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home, in Mora, MO.

There will be a Celebration of Life gathering with family and friends to be announced at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services.

Gerald Lee Rohr

Gerald Lee Rohr

Aug 7, 2020

Obituary For Gerald Lee Rohr Gerald Lee Rohr, 75 of Mora, MO, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home, in Mora, MO.

There will be no formal services.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Earl Christopher Hack

Earl Christopher Hack

Aug 5, 2020

Obituary For Earl Christopher Hack Earl Christopher Hack, Jr, 72, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO He was born on October 13, 1947 in Macks Creek, MO the son of Earl and Sally (Chitwood) Hack, Sr, who preceded him in death.

On September 30, 1966 in Clinton,...

Jacob Penn Howe

Jacob Penn Howe

Aug 4, 2020

Obituary For Jacob Penn Howe Jacob Penn Howe, 16, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 10, 2004, in Columbia, MO the son of Dr. David Wayne Howe and Susan Marie (Unrein) Howe, who reside of the home.

Jacob was an active teenager that enjoyed many activities. You could find him...

Marty Morton

Marty Morton

Aug 4, 2020

Obituary For Marty Morton Martha "Marty" Louise Morton, 70, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of La Monte, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on August 5, 1949 in Boonville, MO the daughter of David Francis and Clothilde "Cody" Margaret (Hurt) Rowles, who preceded her in death.

On December 26, 1970, in Sedalia,...

Carl William Arnett Jr

Carl William Arnett Jr

Aug 3, 2020

Obituary For Carl William Arnett Jr Carl William Arnett Jr., 76, of La Monte passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home in La Monte, MO. He was born on May 27, 1944 in Green Ridge, MO the son of Carl William Arnett Sr. and Margaret (Hoover) Arnett, who preceded him in death.

On November 30, 1963 in Sedalia,...

Raina L. Milks

Raina L. Milks

Aug 3, 2020

Obituary For Raina L. Milks Raina Lou Milks, 65 of Sedalia, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home, Sedalia, MO.

Mrs. Raina (Williams) Milks, daughter of the late John Williams and June (Evans) Williams was born January 28, 1955 in Yankton South Dakota.

She attended the grammar school at Anderson School House and Mark Twain...

Jerry Fudge

Jerry Fudge

Aug 1, 2020

Obituary For Jerry Fudge Jerry Fudge, a loving husband and father of two, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2020, at the age of 81, and became an organ donor.

Jerry was born May 1, 1939, in Vernon, Texas, and worked a variety of jobs in his youth, including picking cotton and working in carnivals, before joining the Navy. As...

Beulah Mae Ehlers

Beulah Mae Ehlers

Jul 30, 2020

Obituary For Beulah Mae Ehlers Beulah Mae Ehlers, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on May 11, 1934 in Cole Camp, MO the daughter of Wilbur and Amelia (Weinberg) Brockman, who preceded her in death.

On November 9, 1952 in Sedalia, MO she was...

George Hiatt

George Hiatt

Jul 30, 2020

Obituary For George Hiatt George V. Hiatt, 95, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Ollen Joel Rush

Ollen Joel Rush

Aug 22, 2020

Obituary For Ollen Joel Rush Ollen Joel Rush, 87, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 4, 1933 in Ottawa, OH the son of Earl and Lillian (Below) Rush, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Dora Richards, who...

Robert Kenyon, Sr.

Robert Kenyon, Sr.

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary For Robert Kenyon, Sr. Robert David Kenyon Sr, 74, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 9, 1946 in Watertown, NY the grandson of Glenn H. Cole and Mae (Edgar) Cole, who preceded him in death.

On August 2, 1969 in Sackets Harbor, NY...

Donald Eugene Steen

Donald Eugene Steen

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary For Donald Eugene Steen Donald Eugene Steen, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Parsons, KS, the son of Mearl Bertrum Steen and Ann Francis Steen (formerly Mages), who preceded him in death.

On May 30, 1963, Don was united in marriage...

Blaza Gus Hejtmanek

Blaza Gus Hejtmanek

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Blaza Gus Hejtmanek Blaza "Gus" Hejtmanek, 96, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 2, 1923 in Clarkson, NE a son of Joseph and Anna (Cerny) Hejtmanek, who preceded him in death.

On May 16, 1950 in Omaha, NE he was united in marriage...

Steven Michael Fullerton

Steven Michael Fullerton

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Steven Michael Fullerton Steven Michael Fullerton, 68, of Odessa, MO formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home in Odessa. He was born on October 26, 1951 in Sarcoxie, MO the son of Thomas Fullerton and Lula Whitaker, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son Spencer Lane Fullerton (Jeralyn Allen) of Sedalia;...

Virgil Keith Venable

Virgil Keith Venable

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Virgil Keith Venable Virgil Keith Venable, 85, of Sedalia, MO was called home Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 21, 1934 in Pryor, OK the son of Jack E. and Louise (Yeager) Venable, who preceded him in death.

On March 2, 1958, at Goodwill Chapel Church, Sedalia, he...

Robert Eugene Pummill

Robert Eugene Pummill

Aug 16, 2020

Obituary For Robert Eugene Pummill Robert Eugene Pummill, 93, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on January 17, 1927 in Sedalia, the son of Albert F. and Lucille O. (Houk) Pummill, who preceded him in death.

On December 28, 1947 in Sedalia, he was united...

Jo Ann Elwell

Jo Ann Elwell

Aug 15, 2020

Obituary For Jo Ann Elwell Jo Ann Elwell, 86, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of La Monte, MO, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on October 19, 1933 in Knob Noster, MO the daughter of William Noel and Katherine (Stivers) Snow Jr., who preceded her in death.

On July 28, 1951...

Bruce Ward Scott

Bruce Ward Scott

Aug 13, 2020

Obituary For Bruce Ward Scott Of Sedalia, Bruce Ward Scott, 59, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on March 3, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, the son of William J. Scott and Genevieve Sue (Williams) Scott, who preceded him in death.

On June 3, 1983, in Sedalia,...

Vernon Harvey

Vernon Harvey

Aug 11, 2020

Obituary For Vernon Harvey Vernon "Bones" Leslie Harvey, 88, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO. He was born on March 20, 1932 in Hughesville, MO the son of John Stephen and Alpha Nadine (Bratton) Harvey Sr, who preceded him in death.

On May 18, 1958 in Sedalia, he was united...

Gerald Rohr

Gerald Rohr

Aug 7, 2020

Obituary For Gerald Rohr Gerald Lee Rohr, 75 of Mora, MO, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home, in Mora, MO.

There will be a Celebration of Life gathering with family and friends to be announced at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services.

Gerald Lee Rohr

Gerald Lee Rohr

Aug 7, 2020

Obituary For Gerald Lee Rohr Gerald Lee Rohr, 75 of Mora, MO, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home, in Mora, MO.

There will be no formal services.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Earl Christopher Hack

Earl Christopher Hack

Aug 5, 2020

Obituary For Earl Christopher Hack Earl Christopher Hack, Jr, 72, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO He was born on October 13, 1947 in Macks Creek, MO the son of Earl and Sally (Chitwood) Hack, Sr, who preceded him in death.

On September 30, 1966 in Clinton,...

Jacob Penn Howe

Jacob Penn Howe

Aug 4, 2020

Obituary For Jacob Penn Howe Jacob Penn Howe, 16, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 10, 2004, in Columbia, MO the son of Dr. David Wayne Howe and Susan Marie (Unrein) Howe, who reside of the home.

Jacob was an active teenager that enjoyed many activities. You could find him...

Marty Morton

Marty Morton

Aug 4, 2020

Obituary For Marty Morton Martha "Marty" Louise Morton, 70, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of La Monte, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on August 5, 1949 in Boonville, MO the daughter of David Francis and Clothilde "Cody" Margaret (Hurt) Rowles, who preceded her in death.

On December 26, 1970, in Sedalia,...

Carl William Arnett Jr

Carl William Arnett Jr

Aug 3, 2020

Obituary For Carl William Arnett Jr Carl William Arnett Jr., 76, of La Monte passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home in La Monte, MO. He was born on May 27, 1944 in Green Ridge, MO the son of Carl William Arnett Sr. and Margaret (Hoover) Arnett, who preceded him in death.

On November 30, 1963 in Sedalia,...

Raina L. Milks

Raina L. Milks

Aug 3, 2020

Obituary For Raina L. Milks Raina Lou Milks, 65 of Sedalia, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home, Sedalia, MO.

Mrs. Raina (Williams) Milks, daughter of the late John Williams and June (Evans) Williams was born January 28, 1955 in Yankton South Dakota.

She attended the grammar school at Anderson School House and Mark Twain...

Jerry Fudge

Jerry Fudge

Aug 1, 2020

Obituary For Jerry Fudge Jerry Fudge, a loving husband and father of two, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2020, at the age of 81, and became an organ donor.

Jerry was born May 1, 1939, in Vernon, Texas, and worked a variety of jobs in his youth, including picking cotton and working in carnivals, before joining the Navy. As...

Beulah Mae Ehlers

Beulah Mae Ehlers

Jul 30, 2020

Obituary For Beulah Mae Ehlers Beulah Mae Ehlers, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on May 11, 1934 in Cole Camp, MO the daughter of Wilbur and Amelia (Weinberg) Brockman, who preceded her in death.

On November 9, 1952 in Sedalia, MO she was...

George Hiatt

George Hiatt

Jul 30, 2020

Obituary For George Hiatt George V. Hiatt, 95, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.