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David Joe Fleak
(Dec 27, 1940 - Feb 24, 2026)
David Joe Fleak, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born December 27, 1940 in Hurdland, Missouri, David was the late son of Joseph Leroy and Willa Viola (Golden) Fleak. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Fleak, and one sister, Margaret Fetters. On August 17, 1963 in Edina, Missouri, David was united in marriage to Sharon Ann Hall.
David is survived by his wife Sharon of sixty-two years; one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Nicole Fleak of LaPlata, MO; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and Jeff Perrin of Rogers, AR, and Cathy Fleak of Lowell, AR; one brother, Alex Fleak of Kirksville, MO; four grandchildren, Zach (Taylor) Fleak, and Andrew (Addison) Fleak all of LaPlata, MO, and Austin Perrin and Evan Perrin of Rogers, AR; two great-grandchildren, James Barrett and Kopelyn Elaine Fleak all of ...
William Richard Cullers
(Sep 11, 1942 - Feb 24, 2026)
William Richard Cullers, 83, of Queen City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri.
William was born September 11, 1942 in Knox County, Missouri, the son of Robert Harry and Mable Mae (Barnes) Cullers. On November 9, 1964 in Hurdland, Missouri, William was united in marriage to Doris Jean Spray who preceded him in death on October 10, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his six children, William Christopher Cullers, Richard Eugene Cullers, William Edward Cullers, Rhonda Bernice Cullers, Randall Bruce Cullers and Richard Brian Cullers; four brothers, Paul Raymond Cullers, Larry Francis Cullers, Robert Dale Cullers, and Glen Leon Cullers.
William is survived by seven children, Bobby (Kimberly) Spray of Tioga, IL, Raychelle Love of Glenwood, MO, Radonna (Robert) Arnold of Queen City, MO, Robin Seavey of Greentop, MO, Ben Cullers of Queen City, MO, and Renee (Lee) Collis of ...
Carolyn Louise (Bruegenhemke) Higgins
(Apr 15, 1939 - Feb 23, 2026)
Carolyn Louise (Bruegenhemke) Higgins, 86, of Greentop, MO, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at The Pines in Kirksville, MO, with her family by her side.
She was born on April 15, 1939, in Edina, MO, to Leo and Verna Mae (Lingenfelter) Bruegenhemke.
Carolyn attended Fabius Grade School and graduated from Baring High School in 1957. She attended Northeast Missouri State University Teachers College (now Truman State University) and was employed as a dental assistant in Baring, MO and at Citizens Bank in Edina, MO.
On October 4, 1958, Carolyn was married to George Higgins at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baring, MO. They shared 64 wonderful years together. In 1959, they moved to the family farm where she raised five children and helped with the farm, raised cattle and hogs, and was a dog breeder for many years.
Carolyn is survived by her children, David (Geri) Higgins ...
Larry Joe Boyd
(Jun 03, 1945 - Feb 23, 2026)
Larry Joe Boyd, 80, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home.
Born June 3, 1945 in Spring Valley, Illinois, Larry was born the son of the late James Ralph and Hazel Mae (Greathouse) Boyd. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Boyd, and two brothers, Ronnie and Richard Boyd. On January 14, 1978 in Peru, Illinois, Larry was united in marriage to Debra Ann Severson.
Larry is survived by his wife, Debra of forty-seven years; one daughter, Michelle Ichikawa of Hawaii; one brother, Gary Bruno of Grandville, IL; thirteen grandchildren; as well as six great-grandchildren.
Larry was a graduate from Grandville High School in Grandville, Illinois. He served his country in the United State Marines from 1965 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was employed forty plus years for Huntsman Corporation in Puru, Illinois moved to the Green Castle area ...
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Terry Lee Riley
(Sep 09, 1947 - Feb 19, 2026)
Terry Lee Riley, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Macon Health Care Center in Macon, Missouri.
Born September 9, 1947 in Novinger, Missouri, Terry was the son of the late Ellis Lee and Lola May (Daniels) Riley. He was also preceded in death by one brother, James Riley. He married Laura Ann Lumsden and to this marriage one son Lee Riley was born. On August 23, 1984 in Miami, Oklahoma ...
Glen David "Parakeet" Clark
(Apr 28, 1950 - Feb 19, 2026)
Glen David "Parakeet" Clark, 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri, under Hospice care.
Born April 28, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri, Glen was the son of the late Robert Thadius and Geneva Ann (Truitt) Clark. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Glenna Clark; granddaughter, Arabella Clark; as well as two brothers, Bobby Dean Clark and Danny D. Clark.
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Larry Dennis "LB" Bradshaw
(Sep 04, 1958 - Feb 15, 2026)
Larry Dennis Bradshaw, 67, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 under Hospice care and surrounded by his family.
Born September 4, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri, Larry was the son of the late Perry Leland and Ora Louise (Winslow) Bradshaw. He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Loree Bradshaw, and step sister, Beth Smith as well as his brother-in-law, Joe Gander. On July 27, 1984 in Kirksville, Missouri, Larry was ...
Patrick "Pat" Thomas Kriegshauser
(Jun 09, 1960 - Feb 15, 2026)
Patrick “Pat” Thomas Kriegshauser, 65, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on February 15, 2026.
Pat was born on June 9, 1960, in Edina, Missouri, to Carl Thomas Kriegshauser and Mary Margaret (Early) Kriegshauser. He grew up with strong roots in northeast Missouri and carried those values of family, hard work, and community throughout his life.
On June 10, 1989, he married Tammy Marble. Together they raised three sons: Dylan Thomas Kriegshauser (Molly), Mitch William Kriegshauser ...
Ruth Elaine (Ayer) Brown
(Jan 05, 1936 - Feb 13, 2026)
Ruth “Elaine” (Ayer) Brown, 90, of Kirksville (formerly of Lancaster), Missouri passed away at the Northeast Regional Medical Center on February 13, 2026.
The daughter of Emmet Faye and Ruth Florence (West) Ayer, Elaine was born January 5, 1936, in Schuyler County, Missouri. Elaine was united in marriage to Burl “Dean” Brown on August 22, 1953, at the Baptist Church in Lancaster, Missouri, and to this union three sons were born, David Dean, Dennis Lane ...
John Henry "Jack" Schlepphorst
(Feb 15, 1931 - Feb 11, 2026)
John Henry "Jack" Schlepphorst, four days shy of his 95th birthday, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026.
Born in Memphis MO, February 15, 1931, raised in Edina MO & graduated from St Joseph’s Catholic High School. John lived a full and faithful life rooted in service to the Catholic Church, service to our country, hard work, family, and tradition. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy. Following ...