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Belva Marie (Mason) Osborn
(Oct 24, 1949 - Oct 26, 2024)
Belva Marie (Mason) Osborn, 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Belva was born October 24, 1949 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of the late John Henry and Mable Marie (Rhoades) Mason. She is also preceded in death by one brother, Bruce Mason; and her grandparents, Edith Belva and Clarence Gordon Mason and Lee and Minnie Rhoades. On November 24, 1967 in Brashear, Missouri, Belva was united in marriage to Ronnie Osborn.
Belva is survived by her husband Ronnie of fifty-six years; one son, Micheal Osborn of Macon, MO; one daughter, Melissa Hines of Kirksville, MO; one sister, Kathryn Louise Hicks of Brashear, MO; and two grandchildren, Tyler Chase Houston Osborn and Trinity Ruth Marie Hines.
Belva was a graduate from Knox County High School with the Class of 1967. She worked along side of her husband Ronnie in the ...
Michael Scott Western
(Jan 07, 1946 - Oct 26, 2024)
Michael Scott Western of Greentop, MO passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
He was the son of the late Donald James Western and Ellena Blanch (Scott) Western also of Greentop, MO. Mike was also preceded in death by his younger brother, Terry ‘Joe’ Western. He is survived by his older sister, Jane Ann (Western) Maulfair of Macungie, PA, as well as his wife Dolly Western of Greentop.
In 1966 Mike married the late Brenda Mitchell, mother of their 2 children, Shane and Shawna.
Later in life, Mike married Dolly McClure of Greentop, MO. As his story continued on, his life was filled with many good times spent with his family, children, and grandchildren. Eventually, four great-grandchildren joined this crew, of whom he was extremely proud.
On those warm summer days when Mike was a little boy, he endlessly followed his grandfather around the farm and loved learning how to ...
Henry David "Dave" Wohlers
(May 29, 1952 - Oct 23, 2024)
Henry David Wohlers (known to friends as Dave), age 72, passed away on October 23, 2024 at his home in Kirksville, MO, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
David was born in Davenport, IA to Henry Wohlers and Emogene (Arp) Wohlers, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Debra K. (Funke) Wohlers of Kirksville, daughter Jessica Wohlers of Fayette, MO, and three sons: Joshua Wohlers and his wife Carrie, of Clark, MO, John Devon Wohlers of Kirksville, MO, and Nathan Wohlers and his wife Tory, of Memphis, MO. Another son, Jacob Matthew Wohlers, passed away in 1985 at the age of 3. David is also survived by his four sisters and their spouses: Virginia Veldhouse of Chillicothe, IL, and husband Lonnie; Patricia Wohlers of Tampa, FL; Pamela Dau of San Antonio, TX, and husband Michael; and Sarah Hines of Davenport, IA, and husband Steve ...
Jolyda Maxine "Jody" (Munden) Fechtling
(Apr 28, 1924 - Oct 22, 2024)
Jolyda Maxine "Jody" (Munden) Fechtling, 100, of Novinger, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri.
Jolyda was born April 28, 1924 in Kirksville, Missouri to the late Harrison and Grace (Kennedy) Munden. On November 21, 1947 she married Howard Fechtling who preceded her in death in 2009 after sixty-two years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Enazi Osborn and her husband Earl Dean.
Jody is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law Dana and LaDonna Fechtling of Albia, IA, and Dennis Fechtling of Novinger, MO; two granddaughters, Shawna Fechtling of Albia, IA, and Britney (Fechtling) Athon of Kirksville, MO; four great-grandchildren, Ellie Athon of Kirksville, MO, Chloe Ford of Albia, IA, and Andrew and Brett Ford both Albia, IA; one nephew Greg Guffey and wife Lori of Kirksville, MO; one great niece, Chloe Guffey of ...
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Wilbur Eugene "Shorty" Hubbard
(Jul 24, 1948 - Oct 17, 2024)
Wilbur Eugene "Shorty" Hubbard, 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Caring Hearts & Hands of Columbia in Columbia, MO.
Shorty was born July 24, 1948 in Lancaster, Missouri, the son of the late Wilbur Edwin and Wilma Alice (Woods) Hubbard. On January 26, 1990 Shorty was united in marriage to Mary "Pat" Irby who preceded him in death on May 7, 2023. He was also preceded in death by one ...
Raymond P. "Ray" Russell
(Apr 05, 1956 - Oct 11, 2024)
Raymond P. "Ray" Russell, 68, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 11, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
The son of the late James Leroy and Betty Ann (Finley) Russell, he was born April 5, 1956 in Quincy, Illinois. On May 28, 1977 he was married to Kristy Lillard and to this union three children were born. On May 23, 2008, Ray married Cathey Snyder.
Ray is survived by his wife Cathey ...
Carolyn (Bowles) Frick
(Dec 31, 1931 - Oct 06, 2024)
Carolyn (Bowles) Frick, 92, a long-time resident of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning, October 6, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri.
The daughter of William Thomas and Lilly Gooby Bowles III, she was born December 31, 1931, in Wewela, South Dakota. On August 28, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Vance Ragland Frick of Lexington, Missouri.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and two brothers-in-law, Harold Hennebold ...
Barbara "Denise" (Mauck) Treasure
(May 01, 1949 - Oct 04, 2024)
Barbara "Denise" (Mauck) Treasure, 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at her home.
Born May 1, 1949 in Kirksville, Missouri, Denise was the daughter of the late John Earl and Mary Belle (Helton) Mauck. On January 18, 1974 in Kirksville, Missouri, Denise was united in marriage to Tim Treasure.
Denise is survived by her husband Tim of fifty years; two sons, Andy Treasure and Jody Treasure and wife Wendy all of ...
Janet Marie (Laske) Reed
(Jul 21, 1937 - Oct 03, 2024)
Janet Marie (Laske) Reed, 87, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at The Pines in Kirksville.
Born July 21, 1937 in Novinger, Missouri, Janet was the daughter of the late Glen Dale and Christine (Skender) Laske. On September 26, 1956 in Minot, North Dakota Janet was united in marriage to Marvin Wayne Reed who preceded her in death on January 1, 1994. She was also preceded in death by two sons Terry ...
Thresa Lee (Kittle) Burrus
(Oct 11, 1946 - Sep 24, 2024)
Thresa Lee (Kittle) Burrus, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at her home under Hospice care.
Born October 11, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri, Thresa was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Lora Faye (Williams) Kittle. On June 6, 1965 Thresa was united in marriage to Robert Bowen and to this union three sons were born. On April 15, 1995 she married C.D. "Dave" Burrus who preceded her in ...