Obituaries
John Robert Lamar
Jul 14, 2025
John Robert Lamar, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.
He was born on May 18, 1945, in Wichita, KS a son of Richard and Katherine (Canfield) Lamar.
John graduated from Richmond High School in 1963. He pursued a life of purpose in education, beginning his teaching career at Boonville High School...
Charles N. Zimmerschied
Jul 14, 2025
Charles N. Zimmerschied, 88, of Sedalia, formerly of Sweet Springs, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.
He was born March 23, 1937, in Sedalia, the son of the late Harry Charles and Alma Catherine (Goss) Zimmerschied. In 1958, he married Pat Klein, and they were blessed with two children, Julie and Kevin. In 1990, he...
Anitta C. Stewart
Jul 10, 2025
Anitta C. Stewart, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Caring Hearts and Hands Hospice House in Columbia.
She was born July 23, 1949, in Burlington, IA, a daughter of Melvin and Juanita (Moore) Stewart.
Anitta loved working at Ewing Vocational Center. She enjoyed crocheting and visiting with her family.
She is survived by four nieces and nephews, Tammara Sue...
Albert L. Spellmeyer
Jul 7, 2025
Albert L. Spellmeyer, 76, of Smithton, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Spellmeyer.
Per Albert’s request, there will be no services.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Charles Robert "Bob" Reavis
Jun 30, 2025
Charles Robert (Bob) Reavis, 89, of rural LaMonte, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at E. W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Missouri.
He was born June 3, 1936, in rural LaMonte, a son of Lowell J. and Clara Lucille (Brown) Reavis. On July 23, 1960, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sedalia, he married Jewell Ann Schroeder who...
Merle J. Amberg
Jun 28, 2025
Merle J. Amberg, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab Center.
Born on January 8, 1945, in Chanute, Kansas, he was the son of the late Merle and Edith (McBride) Amberg.
Merle was a talented woodworker and made his career as a cabinet maker for the aircraft industry. His craftsmanship and creativity extended beyond...
Terry L.C. Hazell
Jun 24, 2025
Terry L.C. Hazell, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia.
A celebration of Terry’s life will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Heckart Funeral Home.
Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Sacred Gardens Cemetery.
The celebration will then continue at the Heckart Family Center.
Memorial contributions are...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Closser
Jun 21, 2025
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Closser, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Westchester Village in Lenexa, KS.
She was born on October 25, 1941, in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of Robert Carver and Velma (Paxton) Craig. She married Jesse E. Closser in Sedalia, MO, in 1960 and became the parents of Susan Hausam and Barb Closser.
Liz grew up in...
Donna Bartley
Jun 19, 2025
Donna Marie Bartley of Sedalia, passed away on June 18th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in St. Louis where she had been living since September 2022.
Donna was born on November 19, 1933, in Princeton, MO to George and Beulah Harkins. She was the oldest of three siblings, two sisters and one brother. Donna attended and graduated from Chillicothe...
Carol Sue Rush
Jun 18, 2025
Carol Sue Rush, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her home.
She was born on May 6, 1964, in Leavenworth, KS, a daughter of Charles Frederick and Marjorie Louise (Streit) Rush.
Carol worked for many years as a dedicated cashier at Walmart, where she greeted countless customers with a friendly fac. Her work ethic and compassion were evident...
Velma V. Morley
Jun 17, 2025
Velma V. (Southard) Morley, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.
She was born February 11, 1932, in Cabool, MO, daughter of Ollie Franklin and Ada Myrtle (McCall) Southard.
On November 11, 1947, she was united in marriage to Howard Edward “Shorty” Morley, who preceded her in death on March 14, 2008.
Velma loved...
Daron E. Miller
Jun 15, 2025
Daron Eugene Miller, 55, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
He was born May 4, 1970, in Knob Noster, the youngest of four children of the late Carl and Agnes (Link) Miller.
Daron was a 1988 graduate of Topeka West High School. He worked for Pizza Hut and drove a truck for a while. He enjoyed...
Debra M. Williams
Jun 4, 2025
Debra Williams of Green Ridge went home to be with Jesus on June 4, 2025.
She leaves behind two sons, Joshua Rowe (Michele), of Independence, and Tollie Rowe (Nicole), of Sedalia; one step-daughter, Jennifer McClanahand (Chris), of Fredericktown; five grandchildren, Alexa and Nate Grissom, Lizzie Crouch, Adam Rowe, and Ryder McClanahand; one sister, Sandra White (Joe), of Kansas City; one brother,...
Stephen Ray Gene Proffit
May 26, 2025
Stephen Ray Gene Proffit, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home.
He was born April 3, 1955, in St. Joseph, MO, a son of Emmett Proffit and Georgia Witcom.
Steve dedicated many years to the Pettis County Road District, where he played a vital role in maintaining and improving the roads of the community until his retirement...
Kenneth Eugene Albers
May 25, 2025
Kenneth Eugene “Ken” Albers, 90, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Lincoln, NE, passed away Sunday May 25, 2025 at his home.
He was born April 12, 1935, in Waco, NE, a son of the late Herman B. and Freda S. (Simon) Albers. On March 21, 1972, in Lincoln, he married Viola D. McGowen, who survives him at home.
Ken was a 1953...
J. Lynn Kidd
May 25, 2025
J. Lynn Kidd, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born on May 15, 1945, in Maryville, TN, the son of Horace Edwin and Margaret Louise (Denton) Kidd.
A 1963 graduate of Central High School in Davenport, Lynn went on to study engineering at St. Ambrose College. In 1966, he joined...
Jill R. (Monroe) Utley
May 23, 2025
Jill R. (Monroe) Utley, 54, of Sedalia, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born on November 3, 1970, in Centralia, IL, a daughter of James and Joyce (Stokes) Monroe.
Jill graduated from Clinton Community High School in 1988. She continued her academic journey at Western Illinois University, earning her degree in...
Jacqueline Burns-Ritsch
May 22, 2025
Jacqueline Burns-Ritsch, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
She was born June 8, 1935, in Topeka, KS, daughter of Dorothea and Ernie Gillespie.
On May 20, 1988, she was united in marriage to Joseph Edward Ritsch.
Jacquie worked in accounting for the Coca-Cola Corporation. She was of the Catholic faith.
She enjoyed camping and hiking,...
Bonnie G. Von Holten
May 21, 2025
Bonnie G. Von Holten, 91, formerly of Phillipsburg, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow, Missouri.
She was born on March 21, 1934, in Wayne County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late John Thomas and Fannie (Woodle) Howell. On May 21, 1958, Bonnie was united in marriage to Leon Henry Von Holten in Emporia,...
Carl Alan Gravatt
May 19, 2025
Carl Alan Gravatt, 89, of Hughesville, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.
He was born on February 26, 1936, in East North Port Long Island, NY, a son of Guy and Etta (Soule) Gravatt. On January 27, 1957, at the Tempel Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO, he married Nancy Ellen Snitker who preceded him in death...
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