January 7, 2023
Wendell Carlyle Rolf, youngest son of Carl and Letha (Turner) Rolf, was born February 26, 1941 in the family’s home near Westboro, Missouri. He passed Saturday evening, January 7, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Wende
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January 4, 2023
Edward John Wilczek, the son of Andrew Charles and Josephine (Wisz) Wilczek, was born January 17, 1934 in Monaca, Pennsylvania. Ed attended Monaca High School, Monaca, graduating in 1951. On January 14, 1954, Ed entered the United States Army and ser
January 3, 2023
Sue Ellen Meier, the daughter of Clifford Eugene and Elaine Louise (Steele) Meier, was born August 28, 1957 in Fairfax, Missouri. She grew up on a farm outside of Westboro, Missouri. Sue attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 19
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January 3, 2023
George Clark Laur arrived in the Westboro community on September 20, 1921. He lived for most of his 101 years in the Laur family farmhouse. In his youth he experienced the transition from work horses to tractors and at age 100 he enjoyed riding in GP
January 1, 2023
Bonnie Lee Hughes, the daughter of James Cecil and Ruth Maxine (Linville) Hughes, was born February 3, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended Rock Port, Missouri schools. Bonnie was employed briefly by White Rock Motel, Rock Port. Othe
January 1, 2023
Scott “Bird” Chaney, the son of Henry Chaney, Jr and Evelyn Lucille (Roberts) Chaney, was born July 20, 1963, in Norwalk, California. He attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1982. Scott was employed at Farmhan
December 28, 2022
Mary Lou (Pursell) Dukes, the daughter of Elwyn and Pauline (Walker) Pursell was born on August 2, 1933. She passed away at her home surrounded by family on December 28, 2022. She was 89 years old. Mary Lou attended school i
December 26, 2022
Jean Dale Stevens, the daughter of Charles Z. and Euell Genevieve (Coker) Freeman, was born May 22, 1925, in Faucett, Missouri. Jean attended Tarkio, Missouri area country schools, graduating from Tarkio High School in 1943. In 1945, Jea
December 22, 2022
Perry Allen Heard, the son of Roy Otis “Buck” and Beverly Jean (Bratcher) Heard, was born August 8, 1958, in Fairfax, Missouri. Perry overcame many challenges throughout his life. He was born with half of his third and fourth lumbar vertebrae mis
December 12, 2022
Brian Scott Schebaum, the son of Dewayne Albert, Sr. and Shirley Jean (Johnson) Schebaum, was born January 24, 1969 in Liberal, Kansas. Brian attended Oakland, Iowa schools. In 1989, Brian was united in marriage to Cynthia Sue Meier and
December 12, 2022
Dorothy (Matheny) Green, the youngest daughter of Clarence and Lizzie (Erwin) Matheny was born April 13, 1929 at the Hand Hospital Shenandoah, Iowa. She was baptized at an early age at the Westboro United Methodist Church, Westboro, Missouri and beca
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December 11, 2022
Larry Paul Stepp, the son of Roy Keith and Eva Caroline (Block) Stepp, was born December 4, 1948 in Hamburg, Iowa. He lived and attended grade school in Watson and Langdon, Missouri. Larry attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduati
December 11, 2022
Deloris Marie Shaw, the daughter of Floyd and Georgia (Conover) Shiveley, was born December 25, 1937 in Shubert, Nebraska. She was one of six children born to this union. On May 4, 1957, Deloris was united in marriage to Everett Reed Sha
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December 8, 2022
Thomas Joseph Ronan, Jr., the son of Thomas Joseph and Shirley Christine (England) Ronan, was born September 9, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts. Tommy attended Mar Vista High School, Imperial Beach, California, graduating in 1975. He then entered the U
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December 8, 2022
Charles W. “Chuck” Beck, the son of Lee Charles and Helen Crystal (Greer) Beck, was born May 19, 1937 in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, graduating in 1955. On May 17, 1955, Chuck entered the United States Navy,
December 4, 2022
Junior Dale “J.D” Hines, the son of Charles Washie and Helen Louise (Batson) Hines, was born October 25, 1942 in Albany, Missouri. Junior attended Rock Port, Missouri schools. On June 12, 1965, Junior was united in marriage to Barbar
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November 5, 2022
Douglas R. Olson, 78, passed away November 5, 2022, with family by his side in Grand Island, Nebraska. He was born August 17, 1944, in Independence, Kansas to Raymond and Marie Olson. Doug graduated from Papillion High School in 1962. He
November 15, 2022
Nancy Mae (Kingery) Fischer was born May 16, 1944. She spent her early childhood years growing up in Southwest Iowa before her family moved to Watson, Missouri, where she met and married the love of her life Bob Fischer. They had four children Zel (J
November 14, 2022
Ronald Douglas Murry, the son of Donald Rolla and Mary Elaine (Perry) Murry was born on April 17, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska. In his youth, Ron attended school in Tarkio, Missouri. Ron was father to Ricky and Joe and in 1972, Ron was unite
November 13, 2022
Cynthia “Cyndy” J. Caudill, the daughter of Dallas and Betty Jo (Smith) Carlisle, was born on May 11, 1956 in Fairfax, Missouri. She passed away on November 13, 2022 in Fairfax. Cyndy was united in marriage to Christopher White and together they
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November 13, 2022
Donald Eugene Smith, 77, went to Heaven on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was surrounded by his wife and children expressing their love, singing hymns, reading scriptures, and sharing stories as he passed into Glory. Don was well-loved, and will be de
November 11, 2022
Mary Jo Vance, the daughter of Rev. Cleo and Pearl May (Hamilton) Graham, was born November 22, 1945, in Norwich, Iowa. Mary Jo attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1964. Mary Jo was employed by Eaton’s Corporat
February 5, 2022
Mary Joanne Curnutt, the daughter of Verne David and May (Stouffer) Curnutt, was born November 8, 1927 in Fairfax, Missouri. Joanne attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1945. She then attended Cornell College, Mount Vern
November 1, 2022
Mary Joan (Richards) Tiemann, 89, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022 surrounded by her family at the Tarkio Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Tarkio, Missouri. Mary was born March 1, 1933 at her family’s home outside o
October 25, 2022
Robert Martin (Bob) Fischer was born October 5, 1941. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 25, 2022. Bob was born and raised in Watson, Missouri and graduated from Watson high school in 1959. Bob married his high school swee
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October 21, 2022
Marilyn Ruth Griffith, the daughter of Henry and Eva Boulter was born October 20, 1939, in Mandan, North Dakota. She graduated from Mandan high school. On January 7, 1958, Mary entered the United States Air Force, serving her country unt
October 17, 2022
Phillip A. Beckman, the son of Lowell and Betty Ellyn (Dragoo) Beckman, was born May 10, 1952 in Fairfax, Missouri. Phil attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1971. He then attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryvill
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October 9, 2022
Robert Wayne “Beanie” Roberts, the son of Willis Theodore and Blanche Gertrude (Murry) Roberts, was born August 27, 1947. Beanie entered the United States Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. Beanie owned and operated
October 12, 2022
Orval Dean Mather, the son of Orval H. and Stella (Walker) Mather, was born on January 6, 1937, in Tarkio, Missouri. Dean attended Tarkio High School, graduating in 1955. On February 8, 1957, Dean was united in marriage to Shirley Schoonover at t
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October 11, 2022
James E. Jochim, the son of Albert Sheldon and Mabel Bernice (Haughton) Jochim, was born October 24, 1932 in Watson, Missouri. Jim attended Watson High School, Watson, graduating in 1950. On May 25, 1957, Jim was united in marriage to Je