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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 united in marriage to Maria Gander.
Larry is survived by his wife Maria of forty-one years; one son and daughter-in-law, Drake Matthew and Audrey Bradshaw of Stockton, MO; one daughter and son-in-law, Janelle Elizabeth and Mat Stephens of Kirksville, MO; three grandchildren, Luke Bradshaw, Kate Bradshaw, and Micah Stephens; one brother and sister-in-law, Perry Dale and Patty Bradshaw of Des Moines, IA; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Teresa and Russell Hettinger of Philadelphia, MO and Mike and ...
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, and Vin Nicholas Kriegshauser. Pat was a devoted father who was actively involved in his sons’ lives, attending and supporting their many activities, including go-kart racing, football, wrestling, baseball, and golf.
He found tremendous joy in being Grandpa to his granddaughter, Mary “Mary Kate” Katherine Kriegshauser.
Pat worked 13 years at Knox County Stone Company; later at Lovegreen Ford, Hollister’s, and Standard Register; and spent 28 years at Sydenstricker Farm & Lawn as a ...
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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 ...
Randy Eugene Cowan
(Jul 31, 1955 - Feb 11, 2026)
Randy Eugene Cowan, 70, of Kirksville, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.
Randy was born on July 31, 1955, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Linda (Powell) Warrington. He spent much of his childhood on a farm with his grandparents, where he developed the steady work ethic and loyalty that would define his life. He later lived in Augusta, Kansas, but Kirksville was always his home.
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Judith Melinda "Judie" (Simpson) Ellis
(Jun 09, 1939 - Feb 05, 2026)
Judith Melinda (Simpson) Ellis, age 86 of Kirksville passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon (February 5th 2026) at The Arbors Senior Living Center.
She was born in Kirksville on June 9th 1939, the daughter of Henry Green Simpson and Geneva Juanita Wrinkle Simpson. She was united in marriage to Richard Riley Ellis on December 21st 1958, at First Baptist Church in Kirksville.
Judith is survived by her daughter Melinda and husband Tod Engle of Champaign, IL ...
Katheryn Y. (Scott) Gregory
(Jan 28, 1940 - Feb 03, 2026)
Katheryn Yvonne Gregory, age 86, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, with her daughter by her side at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, after many years of successful living with Parkinson’s Disease.
The daughter of Phillip Lawson Scott and Beulah Blanche (Buck) Scott, she was born January 28, 1940, in La Plata, Missouri. She was the youngest of eight children, namely her brother, Kenneth M. Scott ...
David Allen Kittle
(Nov 26, 1948 - Jan 30, 2026)
David Allen Kittle passed away quietly at home north of Novinger on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born November 26, 1948, in Kirksville, MO to Lee and Lora (Williams) Kittle of Novinger. David married Judy Kay Brown on November 28, 1969, they were blessed with one son, Michael Shawn Kittle (Penny Wood) of Novinger. David has four grandchildren Kayya (Tyler) Johnson of Green Castle, Dakota (Maria Boden) Kittle of Des Moines, IA, Jamie Kittle ...
Peggy Jean (Osborn) Starbuck
(Jul 15, 1927 - Jan 29, 2026)
Peggy Jean (Osborn) Starbuck, 98, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at The Pines in Kirksville.
Born July 15, 1927 in Brickman, Oklahoma, Peggy was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Summers) Osborn. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Renee Pope; and step-daughter, Sharon Starbuck. On May 17, 1989, Peggy was united in marriage to Floyd "John" Starbuck.
Peggy is survived by her husband John Starbuck ...
Gary Leon Hurley
(Nov 08, 1946 - Jan 27, 2026)
Gary Leon Hurley, 79, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away on January 27, 2026, at his residence.
Born November 8, 1946, in Adair Co Missouri, Gary was the son of Lois Hurley.
Gary is survived by two sons, Gary Lee (Annette) Hurley of Novinger, MO, Russell Hurley (Ashley) of Lincoln, NE and one daughter Tina Rea (Tom) of Ottumwa, IA.
Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Hurley and daughter Sharon Robertson of Novinger ...