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Frances Marion Orek
(May 23, 1924 - Feb 16, 2025)
Frances Marion Orek, age 100, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away peacefully in Hospice care on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Kirksville Manor Care.
The daughter of Tony and Mary Landsborough Orek, she was born May 23, 1924 in Novinger, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother John A. Orek and one sister Mae Scott Smith. She was also preceded in death by one nephew, John E. Orek and two nieces, Charlotte Orek Voepel and Mary Northcraft whom she was very close. She is survived by five great nephews, Tony Orek of Houston, TX, Mark Orek of Lone Jack, MO, Gary Northcraft of Gulf Shores, AL, Scott Northcraft of Franklington, NC, and Bradley Voepel of Quincy, IL; one great niece, Sherri Voepel Hill of Overland Park, KS; and numerous great-great nieces and nephews.
Frances was a life-long resident of Novinger. After graduating from Novinger High School, she ...
Joan M. (Patterson) Beeson
(Apr 22, 1961 - Feb 03, 2025)
Joan Marie (Patterson) Beeson, 63, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on February 3, 2025, at her home.
She was born on April 22, 1961, in Kirksville, the daughter of Billy Patterson and Jean Ann Taylor. Joan was united in marriage to Ronald Beeson for 8 years. She is preceded in death by her father, Billy Patterson; her daughter, Shawna Marie Patterson; her sister, Joyce Sizemore; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and the father of her three children, Roger Stewart.
Joan is survived by her mother, Jean Ann Taylor; two brothers, Billy Joe Patterson and Andrew (Bud) Patterson; two sisters, Julie Veach and Debra McKim; two stepbrothers, Scott Wallis and Bob Wallis; one stepsister, Rebecca Williams; two sons, Jacob Stewart and Damien Patterson; one daughter, Christina Mullen; two stepsons, Aaron Campbell and Adam Lewis; four granddaughters, Hailey Williams, Autumn Townsend, Allison Williams, and Arianna Williams; as well as numerous nieces and ...
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Ann D. (Gabrys) Casper
(Jul 07, 1931 - Feb 08, 2025)
Ann Casper (93) left this earth on February 8, 2025 at the Pines in Kirksville, MO where she had been recovering from cancer surgery.
She was the daughter of Bert and Anna Gabrys and the youngest of 10 children, Lou Gabrys, Kay Gabrys, Frank Gabrys, John Gabrys, Alex Gabrys, Mary Zaborowski, Regina Szemraj, Stanley Gabrys, and Lottie Rogers. She will join her husband Harold who died in 2020.
Ann was the Matriarch of her large ...
Scott Edward Clark
(Dec 25, 1960 - Feb 04, 2025)
Scott Edward Clark, 64, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 under the care of Hospice Compassus and with family by his side.
The son of the late Horace Leon and Sharon Kay (Hoge) Clark he was born December 25, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Bud Clark; his granddaughter, Scotland Clark; and his great uncle, Ernie Williams. On September 13, 1980 in Kirksville, Missouri ...
Nora Kay (Roberts) Clemens
(Jul 26, 1943 - Feb 01, 2025)
Nora Kay (Roberts) Clemens, 81, of Piedmont, Missouri, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.
Nora Kay was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 26, 1943, the daughter of Marjory (Davis) and Russell Roberts. Nora married Larry G. Clemens at First Christian Church in Kirksville, MO, on December 6, 1963, who survives.
Survivors in addition to Larry include: Charles T. Clemens, Grain Valley, MO; Christopher R. Clemens ...
Terry Dale Cima
(Apr 19, 1958 - Jan 31, 2025)
Terry Dale Cima, 66, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
The son of the late Leonard Pete and Lillian Marie (Paris) Cima he was born April 19, 1958 in Kirksville, MO. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Jimmy King, Tommy Joe Cima, John Cima and Steven Cima in infancy. On February 26, 1981 in Kirksville, Missouri, Terry married Ferol Joy Inbody.
Terry is ...
Karen Sue (VanLaningham) Lawson
(Jan 24, 1945 - Jan 30, 2025)
Karen Sue (VanLaningham) Lawson, 80, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at The Pines in Kirksville.
The daughter of the late Dee Jonas and Hester Emily (Ewing) VanLaningham, she was born January 24, 1945 in Kirksville, Missouri. Sue was also preceded in death by three brothers, Murrell VanLaningham, Bob VanLaningham, and Carl VanLaningham; and three sisters, Sophie VanLaningham, Louise Johnston, and Jessie Asher. Sue was united in marriage to Duane Leon Lawson ...
Marilyn Lou (West) McVay
(Mar 31, 1951 - Jan 28, 2025)
Marilyn (West) McVay of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center surrounded by family.
Marilyn was the daughter of Glen and Alice (Chrisman) West, born on March 31, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband whom she married on January 30, 1972 has also passed. Four brothers: Daniel West, Donald West, Leon West and Christopher West; one sister: Glenda (West) Flynn; three nephews: Kevin Wood ...
Jim Lee "Jimmy" Lindquist
(Aug 27, 1938 - Jan 23, 2025)
Jim Lindquist, age 86, passed away Peacefully on January 23rd 2025 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri.
He was born on August 27, 1938 to Philip Irvin and Vergie Elizabeth (Swanson) in Greentop, Missouri.
On his 20th birthday, he was united in marriage to Glenna Gregory. To this union five children were born. His second marriage was to Sharon Wheeler for 34 years. Late in life he married Donna Dittmer.
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Lona Jeanette (Hopper) Matheney
(Nov 03, 1946 - Jan 16, 2025)
Lona Jeanette (Hopper) Matheney, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.
The daughter of the late Allen Lee and Margaret Lea (Crabtree) Hopper, Lona was born November 3, 1946 in Milan, MO. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and David Hopper. On June 6, 1965 in Kirksville, Missouri, Lona was united in marriage to Bobby Matheney.
Lona is survived by ...