Mar 6, 2025

Larry Max Markt was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on January 3, 1945. He was one of five children of Darrell Max and Kathleen Erdean (Sommer) Markt. Larry graduated from Oregon High School in 1963 and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education from Northwest Missouri State University.

On March 4, 1967 he married the love...

Feb 23, 2025

Ronda Kathleen Phillipi, age 68, of Craig Missouri, passed away in her home on February 23rd, 2025.

She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1974 in St. Joseph, Mo. She loved to golf, bowl, and garden, and acted like her mother. She was a Jill of all trades and an all around bad ass.

She...

Feb 22, 2025

Eva Lucille Zachary Boswell passed away February 22, 2025 peacefully at Tiffany Heights nursing home in Mound City, MO. She was 96 years old.

Born January 9, 1929 on the family farm in Maitland, MO, she was the eighth of nine children of Oye and Elsie (Prussman) Bowland. She was a lifelong resident of Holt County, MO...

Feb 21, 2025

Margaret Lee (Asher) Blazer passed away February 21, 2025 at Golden Options Care, assisted living facility in Montana City, Montana.

Margaret was born July 3, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri to Byrd Irene (Peret) Asher and Lee Asher. She grew up and spent her childhood in and around Oregon Missouri.  She attended Oregon High School, graduating in...

Feb 2, 2025

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 1:34 p.m. our beloved wife, mom, grandma, and sister entered peacefully into the presence of God while surrounded by her family and dear friends.

Joyce Kay Bachman was born September 14, 1952, in Falls City, Nebraska to Keith Aaron and Irene Martha (Fischer) Johansen, a loving Christian...

Feb 2, 2025

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Norma Belle Hughes passed away to meet her Lord.

She was born on August 15, 1927, in Forest City, Missouri.  She was the daughter of Harry E. McFarland and Lucy Alice (Reynolds) McFarland.  She had a younger brother, George Edward McFarland, who passed away in 2020.

Norma married Calvin C....

Jan 29, 2025

Jack Lynn Millsap was born December 29, 1942 in Maryville, MO to Orval (Ted) L. Millsap and B. Frances (Van Gundy) Millsap. He was raised on the family farm outside of Rock Port and attended school at Rock Port RII, graduating in 1960.

Following high school Jack attended Kansas University for one year and then joined the...

Jan 27, 2025

Mildred JoAnn (Kunkel) Schaeffer was born on October 15, 1942 in Oregon, Missouri. She was one of five children of Edwin Walter “Ed” and Essie Mae (Hughes) Kunkel.

JoAnn grew up in Oregon and attended Oregon High School, graduating in 1960.

On April 2, 1960 she married Ralph “Pood” Schaeffer. They became parents of two...

Jan 27, 2025

Kelli R. Bender, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri, following a brief illness. She was 54 years old.

Born on November 1, 1970, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Kelli was the youngest of three daughters born to Carl Nelson and Georgie M. (Pendleton)...

Jan 24, 2025

Maurice Carroll Wheeler was born July 31, 1933 and grew up in Elmo, MO. He was one of five children born to Leonard and Gladys (Campbell) Wheeler. Maurice was preceded in death by his younger brother Ronald and three siblings who died in infancy.

In 1951 Maurice graduated from High School in Elmo and then attended Clarinda...

Jan 20, 2025

Dorothy Jean (Reynolds) Jumps, 83, of Mound City, Missouri passed away the morning of Monday, January 20, 2025 at Tiffany Heights Nursing Home.

She was born in Oregon, Missouri on October 20, 1941, one of two children of Owen Glen “Tot” and Roberta June (Terry) Reynolds. Dorothy grew up on a farm north of Forest City, graduating...

Jan 18, 2025

Kurdonna Pauline (Plummer) Dozier was born in Fairfax, Missouri on March 5, 1955. She was one of seven children of Charles Allen Plummer and Viola Murlene (Wright) Plummer.

Kurdonna graduated from Savannah High School in 1973 and later that year married Larry Dozier on November 16, 1973. They became parents of two children.

Kurdonna worked...

Jan 11, 2025

Christopher Lee Hughes was born on April 23, 1981 in Fairfax, Missouri. He was the son of Richard and Pamela (Greene) Hughes.

Christopher attended schools in the Forest City and St. Joseph area. He worked in construction. In his spare time he enjoyed music, fishing, working on cars, and spending time with his family.

Christopher...

Dec 21, 2024

Vona Jean Moorman, who lived in Mound City most of her adult life, died the evening of Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at the Tiffany Heights Nursing Home.

She had been an active member of the Mound City United Methodist Church and the Omega Club.  For over 20 years she had a winter home in Punta Gorda, FL,...

Dec 13, 2024

Kelly M. (Powell) Chard was born in Davenport, Iowa on May 7, 1969. She was one of two children of Gary and Gweneth (Cowan) Powell.

Kelly graduated from Rock Port High School then attended Wade College in Dallas for Marketing/Merchandising. Later she attended Metro Community College in Omaha for Artistic Welding, Iowa Western, and The University of...

Dec 8, 2024

Barbara Louise (Barth) Nauman went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 8, 2024. She had been a resident of Tiffany Heights Nursing Home for the last three months.

Barbara was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 17, 1937 to Mark and Genevieve (Smeya) Barth, and was the oldest of...

Dec 4, 2024

Dorothy Wilmina (Agnor) Kurtz was born on October 24, 1926 in Xenia, Ohio. She was one of four children of Herman and Alma (Carman) Agnor.  Dorothy graduated from Central High School, Xenia, Ohio and then attended Ozark Bible College for two years.

On August 22, 1952 she married Herbert Kurtz in Xenia. They celebrated over 54 years...

Nov 29, 2024

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Willeford was born on November 5, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was one of two children of Alton Leo and Betty Joline (Sigler) Willeford.

Becky graduated from Raytown High School and then attended Northwest Missouri State and the University of Missouri. She received her Masters in Speech Pathology from Central Missouri State University....

Nov 28, 2024

Lorna L. (Dreher) Margeta was born on January 7, 1955 in Oregon, Missouri, the daughter of Donald and Helen (Sommer) Dreher.

Lorna attended Oregon High School and graduated in 1973. She then attended the University of Toledo in Ohio. Lorna worked for Owens-Corning Manufacturing for many years in several of their locations.

She passed away...

Nov 28, 2024

Eugene “Buzzy” Dale Travis, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, was born on November 21, 1977, to Jessie A. and Roberta J. (Brock) Travis in Fairfax, Missouri. Gene grew up in Craig, Missouri, where he attended Craig R III Public Schools, earning his certified welding degree before graduating with the class of 1995. Known for his dedication and determination...