Obituaries

Judith Douglas

Judith Douglas

Jul 27, 2024

Judith K. Douglas, 81, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 12:40 am on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Kirksville Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.

Judith was born on February 21, 1943, in Macomb, IL, to Van and Esta (Brown) Hoffman. 1 of 6 children, she and her twin brother, Kenny, grew up in Iowa and graduated from Stockport High School...

Dorothy E. Toops

Dorothy E. Toops

Jul 20, 2024

Dorothy Eileen Toops went to be with the Lord, July 20, 2024. She was born in Ashton, Mo., to Morris and Charlotte (Weaver) O’Brien on March 22, 1925, the oldest of four children: brother Richard O’Brien and sisters Esther (O’Brien) Kerr and Maureen (O’Brien) Biggs. Dorothy attended school and church in Luray, Mo. After graduation, she attended NEMO State Teachers...

Connie Hyde

Connie Hyde

Jul 16, 2024

Connie Hyde, 76, of Luray, Missouri, passed away at 5:45 am on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Clark County Nursing Home.

Connie was born on September 28, 1947, in Kirksville, Mo., the daughter of Alvin C and Helen L (Dochterman) Brotherton. Connie graduated from Kahoka High School with the class of 1965. She married Howard Hyde on June 19, 1965,...

George "Wayne" Kirchner

George "Wayne" Kirchner

Jul 13, 2024

George "Wayne" Kirchner 79, passed away suddenly at 7:48 am on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home with his family.

Wayne was born on February 27, 1945, on the family farm near Kahoka, Missouri, the son of the late Herbert and Louise (Harper) Kirchner. Wayne graduated from Kahoka High School with the class of 1963. He married Sandra J. (O’Day)...

Letha M. Howell

Letha M. Howell

Jul 8, 2024

Letha “MeeMee” (Thompson) Howell, 80, of Luray, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family after a battle with ALS.  Letha was born on March 25, 1944, in Niota, Illinois to Wendell and Faye (Cooper) Thompson. She was united in marriage to Allen Howell on April 18, 1975, in Niota, Illinois, and he...

Robert "Bob" Elton Walker

Robert "Bob" Elton Walker

Jun 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" Elton Walker, 85, formerly of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 2:18am on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home in Warrensburg, Missouri with his family by his side. 

God brought Robert into this world on June 9, 1939, to Cecil and Martha (Brewer) Walker in Peaksville, Missouri. He spent his entire childhood there, playing sports during his high school...

Delbert T McKannan

Delbert T McKannan

Jun 27, 2024

Delbert T. McKannan, 82 of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away at 11:22 am on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with his family by his side.

Delbert was born in Princeton, Indiana on December 15, 1941, to Delbert H. and Lucille V. McKannan. Delbert graduated from Princeton High School. On August 19, 1965, he was united in marriage...

Steven A. Six

Steven A. Six

Jun 17, 2024

Steven A. Six, 69, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 12:57 pm on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home in Kahoka, MO with his beloved family by his side.

Steve was born on July 7, 1954, in Moberly, Missouri, to Russell and Dortha (Green) Six. He was united in marriage to Martha (Whitehead) Six on November 29, 1997, in...

John Pennock

John Pennock

Jun 10, 2024

John Pennock, 73, of Revere, Mo., passed away at 9:50pm on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Great River Medical Clinic in Burlington, Iowa.

John was born in Wellington, Kansas, on August 25, 1950, to John T. and Bonnie B. (Shepherd) Pennock. John and his parents moved frequently over the years, causing him to attend numerous schools and eventually graduating from...

Ruby Koogle

Ruby Koogle

Jun 7, 2024

Ruby Faye Koogle, 92, of Kahoka, Missouri, formerly of Ft. Madison, Iowa, passed away at 7:35pm on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Fort Madison Community Hospital.

Ruby was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 14, 1931, to D.J. and Faye Miller, (Wilson). Ruby and her 4 siblings grew up in Fort Madison, Iowa, where Ruby graduated from Fort Madison High School....

Robert "Bob" E. Sommers

Robert "Bob" E. Sommers

Jun 2, 2024

Robert “Bob” Sommers, 83, of Luray, Missouri, passed away at his home at 11:30 am on Sunday, June 2, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Bob was born on April 28, 1941, in Rutledge, Missouri to Nicholas and Margaret (Riney) Sommers.  Robert graduated from Granger High School in 1959. After high school he joined the army on October 8,...

Delores J Cannon

Delores J Cannon

May 26, 2024

Delores J Cannon, 85, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:30am on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Clark County Nursing Home with her family by her side.

Delores was born on August 21, 1938, in Kahoka, MO., to Dwight H. and Leota M (Kerner) Dorsey. She was united in marriage to Edwin L Cannon on December 4, 1958, in Canton, MO.,...

James L Hageman

James L Hageman

May 18, 2024

James L Hageman, 83, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 7:25 am on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

 James was born on September 12, 1940, in Mt Hamill, Iowa to Foriste and Virginia (Talbott) Hageman.  He was united in marriage to Terril (Roberts) Hageman on September 19,1976, in Mendon, Illinois, and she survives. 

 James attended...

G. Hume Cale

G. Hume Cale

May 18, 2024

Gladstone Hume Cale, 71, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at his home.

 

Hume was born August 7, 1952, to Gladstone Hume Cale and Irene (Mitcham) Cale of Hamilton, Illinois. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1970 and then attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.

 

Hume worked for a number of years at the First Miss plant...

Bessie "Ann" Edlen

Bessie "Ann" Edlen

May 14, 2024

Bessie “Ann” Edlen, 87, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 8:20 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at The Pines, in Kirksville, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. 

 Ann was born on April 23, 1937, in Kahoka, Missouri, to Ward W. and Vera D. (Hufford) Gregory.  She was united in marriage to Robert Joseph Edlen on June 13, 1954, at...

Judy Gamber

Judy Gamber

May 9, 2024

Judy Ann (Ramsey) Gamber, 76, passed away at 12:30 am on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. Judy was born on June 5, 1947, in Fox, Arkansas, to Homer and Mae (McKee) Ramsey.  She was united in marriage to Harlan I. Gamber on December 6, 1972, at Perryville, Missouri and he preceded her in death...

Sandra Jean Heath

Sandra Jean Heath

Apr 30, 2024

Sandra Jean Sisson Heath, 82, of Downers Grove, IL., passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Terra Vista of Oakbrook in Oakbrook Terrace, Il. She was born in Keokuk, Iowa, March 30, 1942, the daughter of Anna Marie Riley Sisson and Carl Eugene Sisson.

Sandra grew up on the family farm in Folker Township north of Luray, Missouri. Sandra attended...

Andrew Ferguson

Andrew Ferguson

Apr 19, 2024

Andrew W. Ferguson Jr., 90, of Kahoka, MO passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Scotland County Hospital Memphis, MO.  Andy was born on August 20, 1933, in Quincy, Il., to Andrew W. and Mae (Wright) Ferguson Sr. He was united in marriage to Lila (Butler) Ferguson on November 12, 1957, in St, Louis, Missouri, and she preceded him in...

Edgar Eugene Lay

Edgar Eugene Lay

Apr 17, 2024

Edgar Eugene Lay, 78, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 12:25 am, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Eugene was born on June 22, 1945, in Maywood, Mo., to Virgil T. and Mildred L. (Felker) Lay. Eugene was a 1964 graduate from Warren High School in Monmouth, IL. He worked several jobs over the years as...

Lola Hesse

Lola Hesse

Apr 13, 2024

Lola Mae (Chesnut) Hesse, 90, passed away at 11:20 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO., with her family by her side.  Lola was born on February 19, 1934, in Salem, AK., to Troy and Jennie Lee (Floyd) Chesnut.  Lola Mae was united in marriage to Calvin Hesse on April 25, 1954, at Coweta,...

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