Obituaries
Robert E. Sonka
Dec 19, 2024
ROBERT E. SONKA
Robert E. Sonka, 65. Sturgeon, MO passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO. He was born September 13, 1959, the son of the late Edward “Gene” Sonka and Nina (Clever) Sonka.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one daughter Andrea Sonka of St. Louis, MO; several...
Mary Lou Shelnutt
Dec 18, 2024
MARY LOU SHELNUTT
Mary Lou Shelnutt, 102, Sturgeon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Lodge in Fayette, MO. She was born November 17, 1922, in Harrisburg, MO the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Evans) Porter. On July 12, 1941, she was united in marriage to Henry “Hobart” Shelnutt who preceded her in death on October 3,...
Ella May Stanton
Dec 15, 2024
ELLA MAY (EDGAR) STANTON
Ella May (Edgar) Stanton, 89, Terre Haute, IN formerly of Centralia, MO passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Cobblestone Crossing in Terre Haute, IN. She was born March 19, 1935, in Craddock, MO the daughter of the late Clarence and Alta Fay (Kinder) Edgar. On August 29, 1953, she was united in marriage to Melvin...
Richard W. Swindell
Dec 11, 2024
RICHARD W. SWINDELL
Richard W. Swindell, 70, Hallsville, MO passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at South Hampton Place in Columbia, MO. He was born July 24, 1954, the son of the late Robert Swindell and Ilene (Kramer) Swindell. On February 14, 1978, he was united in marriage to Janet (Counts) Swindell.
In addition to his wife Janet of 46 years, he...
Gordon Dale Durham
Nov 3, 2024
GORDON DALE DURHAM
Gordon Dale Durham, 74, of Clark, MO passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center surrounded by his family. He was born September 29, 1950, in Kirksville, MO the son of the late Manford and Mary (Patterson) Durham. On June 14, 1980, he was united in marriage to Janie (Drennan) Durham.
In addition to his wife Janie...
Christine H. DeJaynes
Oct 19, 2024
CHRISTINE H. DeJAYNES
Christine H. DeJaynes, 79, Centralia, MO passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born August 16, 1945, in Ottumwa, IA the daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Boettcher) Cloke.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two daughters Shelly DeJaynes of Columbia, MO and Mandy March and...
Dorothy Margaret Thompson
Oct 5, 2024
Dorothy Margaret (Kieselbach) Thompson
Dorothy Margaret (Kieselbach) Thompson, 103, passed away after a brief illness at Wellsville, Missouri on October 5, 2024, after residing for five years in the nursing home there.
She was born November 13, 1920, to Charles Ernest Kieselbach and Emma Louise (Schwartz) Kieselbach in Jefferson City, Missouri, the fourth of six children. She grew up during the Great...
Betty Marie Mozingo
Oct 3, 2024
BETTY MARIE MOZINGO
Betty Marie Mozingo, 76, Madison, MO passed away peacefully Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 19, 1948, the daughter of the late Floyd Hawkins and Kathrine (Calfas) Reynolds. On July 3, 1982, she was united in marriage to Harold Mozingo.
In addition to her husband Harold of 42 years, she...
Betty Jane Spurling
Oct 2, 2024
BETTY JANE SPURLING
Betty Jane Spurling, 83, Sturgeon, MO passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Stuart House in Centralia, MO surrounded by her family. She was born September 25, 1941, the daughter of the late Verdell Tom Kanatzar and Laura Mae (Akeman) Kanatzar. On September 25, 1959, she was united in marriage to Harold Spurling.
In addition to her husband...
Lena M. Mantle
Sep 29, 2024
LENA M. MANTLE
Lena M. Mantle, 62, Centralia, MO passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Pin Oaks Living Center in Mexico, MO. She was born January 15, 1962, in Tuscumbia, MO the daughter of the late Nile and Teresa (Demmen) Stone. On September 22, 1989, she was united in marriage to Robert Mantle.
In addition to her husband Robert of...
Pamela R. "Pam" Morris
Sep 22, 2024
PAMELA R. “PAM” MORRIS
Pamela R. “Pam” Morris, 73, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She was born May 15, 1951, in Moberly, MO the daughter of the late Charles and Joyce (Pulis) Wyatt.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one brother Allen Wyatt and his wife Cheri of...
Carolyn F. Johnston
Aug 25, 2024
CAROLYN F. JOHNSTON
Carolyn F. Johnston, 79, Madison, MO passed away Sunday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born May 4, 1945, the daughter of the late Riley “Tex” Ronimous and Anna (Easley) Ronimous. She was first united in marriage to Billy S. Johnston, Sr. and later to Danny Eugene Johnston who preceded her in death.
She will be...
Rankin F. Martin
Aug 21, 2024
RANKIN F. MARTIN
Rankin F. Martin, 71, Centralia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO. He was born October 29, 1952, in Keokuk, IA the son of the late Arthur and Melva Rae (Gingerich) Martin. On April 5, 1986, he was united in marriage to Lee Williams.
In addition to his...
David R. James
Aug 17, 2024
DAVID RUSSEL JAMES
David Russel James, 61, Moberly, MO entered into rest on Saturday, August 17, 2024, following a long battle with cancer at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 19, 1963, in Moberly, MO the son of the late Jimmy James and Betty Lou (McCloud) James. On August 5, 1983, he was united in marriage to...
Ray E. Robinson
Aug 9, 2024
RAY E. ROBINSON
Ray E. Robinson, 63, Centralia, MO passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO surrounded by his family. He was born February 7, 1961, in Mexico, MO the son of the late Joseph and Shirley (Miller) Robinson. On April 14, 1990, he was united in marriage to Kristi (Mathews) Robinson. They met in...
Jane C. Schmidt
Aug 4, 2024
JANE C. SCHMIDT
Jane C. Schmidt, 80, Centralia, MO formerly of St. Charles, County, MO passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 13, 1943, in St. Charles, MO the daughter of the late William and Helen (Williams) Schuman. On February 4, 1961, she was united in marriage to William “Bill” Schmidt.
In...
Judy Kay Ledbetter
Jul 29, 2024
JUDY KAY LEDBETTER
Judy Kay Ledbetter, 74, Sturgeon, MO passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born June 21, 1950, in Sulphur Springs, TX the daughter of the late Coleman and Lena (Dickerson) Turner. On October 9, 1987, she was united in marriage to Freddy John Ledbetter who preceded her in death on August...
Evelyn Bernice Robertson
Jul 27, 2024
EVELYN BERNICE (NOLTE) ROBERTSON
Evelyn Bernice (Nolte) Robertson, 93, Centralia, MO passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Heritage Hall Nursing Center in Centralia, MO. She was born August 29, 1930, in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late Julius and Electra (Edwards) Nolte. When Evelyn was 3 years old and her brother Marvin was 8, they moved to...
Edyth Jeannette Wood
Jul 22, 2024
Edyth Jeannette Wood passed away on Monday July 22, 2024, at her residence at The Bluffs in Columbia, Missouri. Edyth was born July 19, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Russell Parrish O’Bannon and Alta Charity Eriksen O’Bannon. She was raised in the Alta Iowa area and graduated from Fairview High School in 1948. Edyth and her family moved to Madison,...
David W. Winkler
Jul 7, 2024
DAVID WESTLY WINKLER
David Westly Winkler, 61, Centralia, MO passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home. He was born October 22, 1962, the son of David E. Winkler and Orletta (Flaherty) Carnes. On July 31, 2009, he was united in marriage to Debbie (Flick) Winkler.
In addition to his wife Debbie, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by...
