Obituaries

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...

James D. Stephens, Sr.

May 18, 2025

James Douglas Stephens, Sr., 86, of Quincy, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

He was born on August 7, 1938, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of the late James O. and Eva (Moffatt) Stephens. He was united in marriage to Marlyn Keller, who preceded him in death.

James worked as a local truck driver and was a man of faith,...

Rodrigo B. Perez

May 13, 2025

Rodrigo Briones Perez, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on May 5, 1947, in San Jose, Batangas, Philippines, one of twelve children of Ponciano and Crisanta (Briones) Perez.

In 1972, Rodrigo married the love of his life, Sonia Ramos. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and went on...

Jacqueline Ann Miller

May 5, 2025

Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Miller, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.

She was born August 7, 1941, in Highland, IN, a daughter of the late Arnold and Mari-Jeanne (Shadowan) Wirth. On August 24, 1962, in Falun, WI, she married Stanley E. Miller who survives.

During her time in Luck, Wisconsin, Jackie primarily worked as...

Michael P. Hartman

May 4, 2025

Michael P. “Mike” Hartman, 67, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away at his home Sunday 4, 2025.

He was born August 13, 1957, in Clinton, IA, son of the late Gary Hartman and John Kay (Elsenwrath) Simon. On December 23, 1997, in Sedalia, he married Donna Pitts, who survives of the home.

Mike was raised in Sedalia and attended Smith...

Diane Gehrke

May 3, 2025

Diane Maxine Gehrke, 70 of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

She was born on February 7, 1955, in Thorp, WI, a daughter of Leroy Dettman and Doris Potocnik. On July 3, 1990, in Northland Michigan she married Fred Gehrke.

Diane spent much of her professional life as a teacher specializing in Education with...

Jerry E. Page

May 2, 2025

Jerry Edwin Page, 77, of Smithton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 23, 1947, in Sedalia, the son of Starr Edwin and Norma Mae (Homan) Page.

Jerry was a graduate of Otterville High School. From 1966 to 1968, he honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...

Allen D Hall

Apr 28, 2025

Allen D Hall, 74, of Stover, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

He was born August 10, 1950, in Kansas City, son of Alvin and Charlotte (Ferrin) Hall.

On June 30, 1967, in Independence, he was married to Geraldine R. Thomas, who preceded him in death on February 3, 2013.

Allen worked for Foster Farms in...

Gregory E. Tullis

Apr 23, 2025

Dr. Gregory “Greg” E. Tullis, 67, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on April 21, 1958, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to the late Melvin A. Tullis and Norma J. (Middleton) Tullis.

In 1990 he married Deb Roussell, and they remained lifelong friends.

Greg moved to Missouri as an eighth grader and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in...

Dennis P. Johnson

Apr 19, 2025

Dennis P. “Denny” Johnson, 75, of Knob Noster, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his home.

He was born on December 24, 1949, in DeKalb, IL, a son of Paul Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Wise) Johnson. On February 14, 1997, in Houstonia, he married Janice Renee Tullis, who survives of the home.

Dennis graduated from Shabbona High School in Shabbona, Illinois,...

John Kay Simon

Apr 19, 2025

John Kay Simon, 87, of Sedalia, MO, closed this chapter here on earth April 19, 2025. She battled this just like the stories of WWII and ultimately won over cancer in God’s arms. Kay’s story concluded at home with family and a few close friends just as she scripted her last days.

Kay’s story began March 12, 1938, in Ottawa, Il,...

John K. Fravel

Apr 19, 2025

John K. Fravel, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at The Living Center in Marshall.

He was born July 8, 1943, a son of the late Keith and Lucille (Bilek) Fravel. On June 12, 1965, in Cresco, IA, he married the love of his life, Ann K. Greenslade, who preceded him in death on September 21, 2024.

John was...

Carie Ann Morrison

Apr 12, 2025

Carie Ann Morrison, 56, of Warrensburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born June 4, 1968, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald and Ann (Chenoweth) Morrison.

Carie was a 1986 graduate and valedictorian of Knob Noster High School. She worked at the family store, Morrison IGA, and later found...

Serena E. Griffith

Apr 8, 2025

Serena E. Griffith, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.

She was born November 29, 1944, in California, MO, the fourth of eight children born to the late Fred W. and Katherine R. (Meyer) Brown. On June 27, 1963, in Columbia, MO, she married Richard D. Griffith who preceded her in death on...

Chester S. Spradling

Apr 7, 2025

Chester S. Spradling, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home.

He was born June 25, 1938, in Rolla, a son of Chester and Bessie Spradling. On September 10, 1988, he married Carolyn Watkins, who preceded him in death on May 15, 2020.

He was a 1956 graduate of Rolla High School. In 1957, he went to work...

Rosemary Allen

Apr 7, 2025

Rosemary Allen, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born September 22, 1936, in Centerville, IA, a daughter of the late Standley Monroe and Alma Katherine (Pohorsky) White. On March 27, 1987, in Forsyth, MT, she was married to Richard Allen, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2014.

Rosemary attended...

Janice Thomas

Mar 29, 2025

Janice Kay Thomas, 77 of Hughesville, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born on October 7, 1947, in Sedalia, a daughter of Robert and Laura (Mahin) McCurdy. On October 17, 1997, at the First Christian Church in Sedalia she married Kenneth W. Thomas.

Janice dedicated 32 years of her...

John Prentice Beaman, III

Mar 29, 2025

John Prentice Beaman, III, 45, of Sedalia, passed away, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home.

He was born on June 5, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, a son of John "Sonny" Prentice, Jr., and Diana Kay (DuRoche) Beaman. In 2004 in Sedalia, he married Deborah Lynn Franken.

John was a graduate of Otterville High School, Class of...