Obituaries

Bonnie Schroder

Oct 10, 2024

Bonnie Kay Schroder of Jefferson City MO, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.

Bonnie was born in Sedalia, MO, the first child of four born to Glenn and Margaret (Bolten) Schroder and lived in the Clifton City/Otterville area for the first two years of her life as a "farm" girl.

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Mary E. Denny

Oct 9, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Denny, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 14, 1955, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Martin V. and Nevelle Jean (Page) Doogs. On September 14, 1979, she married Harold Park Denny who survives of the home.

Mary attended grade school at Walnut School, a...

Connie L. Bjur

Oct 1, 2024

Connie Lee Bjur, 73, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home.

She was born March 1, 1951, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late James V. and Velma J. (Pirtle) Pilkenton.

Survivors include a son Milton Dean Cunningham (Ashley), of Lee’s Summit; son-in-law, Kurt Hoeper, of Kansas City; eight grandchildren, Brittany Tuff (Jamie), Chelsea James, Dara James, Amberlyn...

Paul Mittenburg

Oct 1, 2024

James Paul Mittenburg, 53, of Pilot Grove, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 following a two year battle with cancer, at the Harry S. Truman Veteran's Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Paul was born on September 27, 1971 in Sedalia, MO, a son of William Joe and Kathleen Ann (Karigan) Mittenburg. On June 25, 1998 he married Cabrina Lynn Miller who survives...

Kletis Wills

Sep 30, 2024

Kletis Wills, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at his home.

He was born March 4, 1933, in Edwards, son of Percy and Ellen (Burns) Wills.

On November 29, 1952, in Harrison, AR, he was united in marriage to Joyce M. (Miller), who preceded him in death on September 20, 2020.

Kletis worked for LeRoy Moon Construction for many years,...

Loretta J. Proffit

Sep 29, 2024

Loretta J. Proffit, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born on January 24, 1948 in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of Frederick and Mary (Monroe) Eads. On November 19, 1994 she married Stephen Proffit who survives of the home. 

Loretta worked for many years at Lamy's Manufacturing and then Waterloo where she retired...

Mary F. McCleery

Sep 25, 2024

Mary Frances McCleery, 82, of Otterville, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

She was born July 16, 1942, in Sedalia, daughter of Eugene and Mary Anna (Brodersen) Aldrich.

On September 27, 1965, in Tipton, she was united in marriage to Teddy Joe McCleery, who preceded her in death on December 19, 2015.

Mary made a profession of...

Jay L. Bone

Sep 24, 2024

Jay Lynn Bone, 60, of Smithton, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

He was born September 14, 1964, Dodge City, KS, a son of Bryce Barton and Anita Sue (Merritt) Bone. On March 22, 1986, in Dodge City, he married Sherri (DuBose), who survives of the home.

Jay was a 1983 graduate of Dodge City High School. He worked at Broce...

Gene A. Steele

Sep 22, 2024

Gene A. Steele, 62, of Cole Camp, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.

He was born February 28, 1962, in Sedalia, son of Wray E. and Cora B. (Lewis) Steele.

Gene will be remembered as a kind-hearted and polite man who was a friend to all. He loved taking his nephews dirt bike racing...

Ann K. Fravel

Sep 21, 2024

Ann K. Fravel 78, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024.

She was born April 16, 1946, in Cresco, IA, a daughter of the late Lavern and Lavine (Rassman) Greenslade. On June 12, 1965, in Cresco, IA, she married the love of her life, John K. Fravel, who survives.

Ann was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and had served as...

James E. Goss

Sep 16, 2024

James E. Goss, 64, of Smithton, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.

He was born November 28, 1959, in Sedalia, a son of James L. and Joyce (Smasal) Goss.

Jim was a well-respected machinist and mechanic and was excited to have recently retired. He could fix, fabricate, or machine anything and was a true mechanical genius. Jim enjoyed collecting Farmall tractors, working...

Barbara R. Henderson

Sep 16, 2024

Barbara Rose Henderson, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at her home.

She was born August 29, 1955, in Jefferson City, daughter of the late Frederick “Budgie” and Norma (Albin) Inman. On July 9, 1981, in Sedalia, she married Dennis M. Henderson, who survives of the home.

Barbara loved being with her family, especially her two grandsons. She enjoyed...

Delva Enola Robinett

Sep 12, 2024

Delva Enola Robinett, affectionately known as Nola, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Buffalo, Missouri on October 15, 1942, Nola lived a life marked by her deep Christian faith, her joy in church activities, and her love for family.

Nola was an avid golfer who enjoyed the camaraderie of the game. She was...

Goldie Jones

Sep 8, 2024

Goldie Mae Jones, born on April 28, 1944, in Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the youngest child of Arthur and Maude (Thomas) Brodersen.

Goldie was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Duane and Tom Brodersen, and her sisters Becky Ann Brodersen and Linda Fry.

Goldie graduated from Otterville High...

LaWanda Joy Cline Rice

Sep 6, 2024

LaWanda J. Cline Rice, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home.

She was born June 25, 1939, in Sedalia, a daughter of Robert Bell Cline and Nina Cleo Harker. On July 24, 1970, she was united in marriage to John R. Rice.

LaWanda attended Lincoln Hubbard High School and became an assistant educator there, as well as...

Patricia Lynn Hansen

Sep 4, 2024

Patricia Lynn Hansen “P Nutt” of Sedalia, Mo formerly of Hughesville, MO, passed at home with her family September 4th, 2024. Born on July 18th ,1954 in Sedalia, MO to Bernice L. Nutt and Joan A. Lockney. Proceeded in passing by her husband, Darrin T. Hansen, her brother Michael L. Nutt and her beloved son, Robert Lee Hursman. Survived and...

Mary Rose Ross

Sep 4, 2024

Mary Rose (Sanders) Ross, 77, of Smithton, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

She was born May 26, 1947, in Sedalia, a daughter of George Ernest and Cora Jane (Shull) Sanders. She was married to Charles Wayne Ross on June 1, 1963, at Providence Baptist Church near Smithton.

Mary was a Christian and loved our Lord. She...

James R. Esselman

Sep 2, 2024

James R. Esselman, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home.

He was born July 11, 1948, in St. Mary, MO, a son of the late Elvis J. and Rosalie Gertrude (Beinlien) Esselman. In 1971, in Tuscumbia, he married Linda Wolfe, and to this union were born two sons.

James served his country honorably in the US Army....

Pattie Thorp

Sep 1, 2024

Loraine “Pattie” Thorp, age 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed from this life Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Loving Arms Memory Care.

She was born June 5, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, daughter of J. Charles and Ida (Schmidt) Altwater.

She grew up and attended school in Jefferson City, MO. She was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and a graduate of...

Tammie J. Scott

Aug 31, 2024

Tammie Jean Scott, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Life Care Center in Brookfield.

She was born March 1, 1963. She was the daughter of John and Alberta (Davis) Ellison.

On March 27, 1982, in Sedalia, she was married to Mark E. Scott, Sr.

Tammie was a graduate of Otterville High School. She enjoyed watching tv, playing games on...