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Ronald R. Heller

(Feb 04, 1942 - Nov 19, 2024)

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Ronald R. Heller, 82, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on November 19, 2024.

Ron was born on February 4, 1942, in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Harley and Viola Heller, who preceded him in death.

Ron graduated from Watertown High School and a broadcast academy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A devoted family man, Ron was married to the love of his life, Kathleen Heller, for over 60 years. Kathleen passed away in July 2020, and Ron cherished the many decades they spent together building a loving family.

Ron dedicated his career to the world of television and radio, working in several cities, including Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kankakee, Illinois; Marquette, Michigan; Kirksville, Missouri; and Quincy, Illinois. He was a respected journalist and leader in the field, serving as News Director at KTVO in Kirksville from 1971 to 1986 and at KHQA in Quincy from 1986 to 1996. His passion for storytelling and commitment to integrity ...

Howard Olen Easley

(Mar 16, 1954 - Nov 13, 2024)

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Howard Olen Easley, 70, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Born March 16, 1954 in Kirksville, Howard was the son of Roy Olen and Lorene (Epperson) Easley. Howard was united in marriage to Lila Rose Montgomery on October 17, 1987 in Kirksville.

Howard is survived by his wife, Lila; three sons, Justin Roy Easley, Jasun Thor Easley and Joshua Olen Easley and wife Amie all of Kirksville; three daughters, Tiffany Vincent and husband Michael, Tiffany Potter, Angela Marie McCoy and husband William all of Kirksville; two sisters, Rhoda Ellen Tomich and Linda Tripp of Kirksville; twenty-four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lula Mae Easley and Janet Jean Miley; and one brother, Roy Leo Easley.

Howard graduated from Kirksville High School and earned a bachelor’s degree ...

Charles Curtis "Chuck" Childers

(Sep 27, 1964 - Nov 12, 2024)

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It is with great sadness we announce that Charles “Chuck” Curtis Childers, Age 60 passed away at his home in Novinger MO on November 12, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two Brother In-Laws, Jamie Pflum and Paul Jay Fountain as well as his best friend dog, Zookie.

He was born September 27, 1964 to Curtis (Buckshot) and Joan (Booth) Childers in Kirksville, Missouri. Chuck is survived by two sisters, Pam Pflum of Gibbs MO and Tise Frazier of Kirksville MO, one Nephew Willie Pflum of Gibbs MO, four Nieces Brandy Pflum of Gibbs MO, Heather (Tyson) Halley of Novinger MO, Jasmine (Travis) Woolston of Kansas City MO and Jaydon (Travis) Heuer of Kirksville MO as well as ten Great Nephews and three Great Nieces.

Chuck was a graduate of Novinger High School with the Class of 1982. He spent most of his employment years as a ...

Rodney Hubbard Machler

(Apr 25, 1971 - Nov 11, 2024)

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Rodney Hubbard Machler, 53 of Greentop, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 11, 2024.

Rodney was born April 25, 1971 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Douglas and Charlene (Hubbard) Machler.

At the time of Rodney's death he was employed by Home Depot. He had previously owned and operated The Golden Leprechaun Gold and Coin Shop in Quincy, Illinois for a number of years. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle

Rodney will be missed.

Rodney is survived by his daughter Tricia Estrada and her husband Daniel of Kirksville, MO; his grandchildren, Isabella Crump, Sophia Estrada, Charlotte Estrada, Daniel Estrada Jr., Riott Estrada and his faithful four-legged companion Patty, all of whom he loved very much. Rodney is also survived by one brother, Anthony Machler (Kacey Corwin); one nephew, Mitchell Gring; one niece, Lillyan Gring; his long-time friend Victor Vega; as well as several uncles ...

Karen Lee (Treasure) Prewitt

(Sep 16, 1944 - Nov 10, 2024)

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The daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Ellen McClanahan Treasure who preceded her in death was born September 16, 1944 in Kirksville, MO.

May 12,1961 Karen married Roger Prewitt, who preceded her in death October 21, 2004. To this marriage three children were born. Todd Alan Prewitt, Tony Orion Prewitt and Tessa Elizabeth Prewitt. Karen was the second of seven children.

Karen is survived by children Todd and Lisa Prewitt, Tessa Prewitt. Sister Conny Treasure Dover, brothers Larry and Cathy Treasure, Roger and Sherry Treasure, and Randy Treasure and friend Sarah Bowers.

Grandchildren Kortnie Prewitt Ames and friend Matt Morehouse, Logan and Paige Prewitt, Brayton Prewitt and fiancé Korbyn Sangster, Kara Prewitt Parker and Will, Tyler Prewitt and fiancé Gracie Koeber.

Great grandchildren, Silas Harmon, Presley Ames, Carver Nemmers, Lula Morehouse, Lennox Prewitt and Asher Prewitt. Daughter-in-law Sheryl Prewitt and Sister in law Verna Treasure.

Several nieces and nephews.

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Ronald "Ron" Lundberg

(Nov 17, 1952 - Oct 18, 2024)

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Ronald “Ron” Lundberg, 71 of Hurdland, Missouri, passed away Friday October 18th, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri with his daughter Danielle by his side.

Ron was born in Hannibal Missouri to Robert and Norma (Williams) Lundberg on November 17th, 1952. Both preceding him in death. Robert (Bob) passed away June 19, 1999, and Norma passed away December 14, 2004.

He attended school in Edina, Missouri and graduated from Knox County High School in May of 1970.
After graduating high school Ron attended Northeast Missouri State College, now Truman State University, graduating in 1975 where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. He then attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975 and 1976 and went on to earn his certification with The American Medical Technologist group in 1976.

Ron or “Ronnie” as many people knew him, was raised in the Adair and Knox County area where ...

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Gloria Lee (Mathes) Aldridge

(Jul 29, 1951 - Oct 31, 2024)

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Gloria Lee (Erwin) Aldridge, 73, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at The Pines in Kirksville.

Born July 29, 1951 in Kirksville, Missouri, Gloria was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Roma Belle (Jackson) Erwin. Gloria was married to Richard Mathes and to this union one daughter Casey was born, he preceded her in death. On January 23, 1998 Gloria married Ronnie Aldridge.

Gloria is survived by her husband Ronnie ...

Chris Eugene Jones

(Feb 19, 1953 - Oct 27, 2024)

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Chris Eugene Jones joined many of his dear family and friends in heaven on October 27, 2024 at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 19, 1953, in Kirksville, MO to Dorothy Louise (Robb) and Darrel Gene Jones, both preceding him in death, as well as his brother Dennis K. Jones.

Chris received his education in Kirksville and graduated with the Class of 1971. Chris developed a strong ...

Belva Marie (Mason) Osborn

(Oct 24, 1949 - Oct 26, 2024)

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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 ...

Michael Scott Western

(Jan 07, 1946 - Oct 26, 2024)

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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 ...