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Sheryl Jean (VanDyke) Darnell
(Jun 16, 1954 - Mar 22, 2025)
Sheryl Jean (VanDyke) Darnell, 70, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peaccefully after a courageous two year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in her daughter's home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Born June 16, 1954 in Elmer, Missouri, Sheryl was the daughter of the late George Hagenbart and Mary Corabelle (Corbin) VanDyke. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Junior VanDyke, and one sister, Betty Saner. On January 19, 1995 in Kirksville, Missouri, Sheryl was united in marriage to Howard Darnell who preceded her in death on December 2, 2004.
Sheryl had a unwavering love for her family, and her warm spirit touched the lives of many. She will be deeply missed by her children and several nieces and nephews, who adored her. Among them, her niece Marilyn Blickham held a special place in her heart and was devotedly by her side throughout her ...
Lawrence Areon "Butch" Newman Jr.
(Dec 19, 1941 - Mar 19, 2025)
Lawrence Areon “Butch” Newman, Jr., age 83 of rural Kirksville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home.
Butch was born December 19, 1941, the son of Lawrence Areon “Lonnie”, Sr. and Virginia (Barger) Newman in Kirksville, Missouri.
On May 13, 1972, Butch was united in marriage to Helen Louise Dyer at the First United Methodist Church in Kirksville. They enjoyed over 52 years in this union.
Surviving Butch are his wife, Louise, his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Hayley Newman and his grandson, Lucas Areon Newman. His sister, Patty and her husband, Jerry Byrn and nieces and nephew, Lisa (Robert) Athon, Lora Lea (Rob) Robinson, Justin (Megan) Coy, and Jennifer O’Brien, along with great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Richard Coy. Butch was raised northwest of Brashear, Missouri where he attended the New Zion Rural School until the eighth ...
Chris Lee Morehead
(May 07, 1960 - Mar 17, 2025)
Chris Lee Morehead, 64, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home.
Born May 7, 1960 in Kirksville, Missouri, Chris was the son of the late Bill and Geneva (Hays) Morehead. He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Raymond Rehm and Tony Groseclose, and his step-father, Phillip Klingsmith. On December 22, 1978, Chris married Pam Conner and to this union two sons were born. On July 29, 2022 in Macon, Missouri, Chris married Corena Groseclose.
Chris is survived by his wife Corena of the home; three sons, Casey (Crystal) Morehead of LaPlata, MO, Clinton (Emeritus) Morehead of Lancaster, MO, and Corey (Justine) Cannan of Lockport, IL; two daughters Camille Grens of Kirksville, MO, and Shannon (Roy) Downing of Baring, MO; one brother, Steve Morehead of Kirksville, MO; five sisters, Kathi (Chuck) Braaten, and Vicki Rehm all of Kirksville, MO, Debbie (Mallory) Jackson of ...
William Mark Ratliff
(Feb 26, 1952 - Mar 07, 2025)
William Mark Ratliff, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home.
Born February 26, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. Mark was the son of the late George William and Daisy Pearl (Crout) Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by a son, Peter Lorence. On October 5, 1978 Mark was united in marriage to Marilyn Lorence.
Mark is survived by his wife Marilyn of forty-six years; two sons, John Ratliff of Kirksville, MO, and Jeff Ratliff of Newark, MO; one sister, Isabelle Jackson of Forsyth, MO; five grandchildren, Chole and Gabriel Ratliff; Raven, Jackson Caleb, and Broderick Ratliff; as well as two nephews, Stacy and Chalon.
Mark was raised in Gifford and Yarrow communities of Southwest Adair County and Northwest Macon counties. He was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1970. For a number of years Mark farmed some , worked in construction ...
Phyllis Marie (Bachtel) Krambeck
(Apr 14, 1928 - Feb 08, 2025)
Phyllis Marie (Bachtel) Krambeck, 96, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.
Born April 14, 1928 in Brookfield, Missouri, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Logan and Eva (Wright) Bachtel. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Bachtel, and one sister, Doris Strayhall.
On August 1, 1947 in Davenport, Iowa, Phyllis was united in marriage to Henry Francis Krambeck. Phyllis is survived by her husband Henry of seventy-seven years; and one son, Gary Krambeck of Novinger, MO.
Phyllis was a graduate from Central High School in Davenport, Iowa. She worked a number of years as a secretary for various government jobs. Phyllis was on the board of Collation for Quality Care and received a state wide award, and received a volunteer award for working with the elderly called the Krambeck Award.
A family service was held 10:00 am ...
Peggy Sherlene (Dodson) Moots
(Apr 06, 1945 - Mar 05, 2024)
Peggy Sherlene (Dodson) Moots was born on April 6, 1945, to Elsie Irene (Cauldwell) Dodson and Ross Dodson at Fort Sill, OK, where her father was stationed in the U.S. Army. After moving around the midwest, her family settled in Kirksville, MO, her father’s hometown, when she was in the fourth grade. She attended Benton Elementary School, Ophelia Parrish Junior High, and Kirksville High School where she graduated with the class of 1963. Peggy was a natural athlete, but the only girls’ sport at that time at KHS was cheerleading, and that’s where she excelled for three years. As a teenager, Peggy was employed as a lifeguard at the Kirksville Municipal Pool and was active in Job’s Daughters.
After high school, Peggy enrolled at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University) as a physical education major while working multiple jobs and serving as a ...
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Charles Phillip "Chuck" Porter II
(Aug 09, 1952 - Mar 16, 2025)
Chuck Porter, 72, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (March 16, 2025) at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
The son of Charlie Porter and Dorothy (Gray) Porter, he was born August 9, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. On December 29, 1977 in Kirksville, Missouri, He was united in marriage to Thelma Della Roberts “Dee” Chuck is survived by his Wife Dee; two sisters; three sons and two daughters, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, fourteen grandchildren, five great ...
Jon Edgar Cook
(Nov 16, 1939 - Mar 07, 2025)
Jon Edgar Cook, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home.
Born in Kirksville, on November 16, 1939, he was the son of Ezra Donald and Eunice (McMickle) Cook. He was united in marriage to Marsha Kay Pulis on January 4, 1976 in Holts Summit, Missouri.
Jon is survived by his wife, Marsha; two sons, Dan (Angel) Cook and Jon William (Franchesca) Cook, both of Kirksville; two daughters, Tina Lynn ...
Mildred Louise (Thompson) Mack Fortney
(Jul 09, 1928 - Feb 26, 2025)
Mildred Louise (Thompson) Mack Fortney, 96, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.
Born July 9, 1928, Mildred was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Mamie Ola (Beverlin) Thompson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Melvin Thompson. On April 25, 1948 in LaPlata, Missouri, Mildred was united in marriage to Lee Mack who preceded her in death on September 4, 1999. On ...
Margaret Irene (McClanahan) Quint
(Apr 13, 1951 - Feb 25, 2025)
Margaret Irene (McClanahan) Quint, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Born April 13, 1951 in Kirksville, Missouri, Margaret was the daughter of the late Aaron and Lillie (Collins) McClanahan. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Rick and Randy Johnson, and her brother, Mike McClanahan. On December 18, 1991, Margaret was united in marriage to Harold Quint.
Margaret is survived by ...