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James Keith "Jim" VanSickel
(Jul 14, 1947 - Jun 20, 2025)
James Keith VanSickel, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born July 14, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri, Jim was the son of the late Harold David and Margaret Louise (Sparks) VanSickel. He was also preceded in death by two step-sons, Roger and Gary Shrouf. Jim was united in marriage to Wanda Fay Vice in Kirksville.
Jim is survived by his wife, Wanda "Fay" of Kirksville, MO; one son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Carrie VanSickel of Kirksville, MO; one daughter, Darcia VanSickel of Novinger, MO; three brothers, Steven VanSickel of Phoenix, AZ, Dennis VanSickel of Kirksville, MO and Larry VanSickel of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Sierra, Shelby, and Anslee VanSickel; four great-grandchildren; as well as one nephew, Brant VanSickel and one niece, Mindy VanSickel both of Kirksville, MO.
Jim was a life long resident and graduate from Kirksville High School. He ...
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Duane Lee Chrisman
(Dec 09, 1936 - Jun 12, 2025)
Duane Lee Chrisman, 88, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Thursday June 12, 2025 surrounded by family.
The son of Walter Lee and Mona (Stafford) Chrisman, he was born on December 9, 1936, in Putnam County, Missouri. Duane was united in marriage to Jeanetta Mae VanLaningham on May 31, 1956, in Kirksville, Missouri.
Duane is survived by his wife Jeanetta of 69 years; five daughters Nita Jeffries, Martha Chrisman, Janie (Dick) Weber, Glenda Newell, and Lyn ...
Candy Dea (McDowell) McFarland
(Aug 29, 1970 - Jun 11, 2025)
Candy Dea (McDowell) McFarland, 54, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
The daughter of the late Darrell Lee and Sharon Kay (Purdue) McDowell, she was born August 29, 1970 in Kirksville, Missouri. Candy is also preceded in death by two daughters, Michelle Gatton, and Heather McFarland, and one grandson, Charles Wyatt.
Candy is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Alex Wyatt of Kirksville, MO ...
Gerda Erika (Pawlowski) Pfeiffer
(Aug 07, 1935 - Jun 10, 2025)
Gerda Erika (Pawlowski) Pfeiffer, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
The daughter of the late Alfons and Emilie (Frei) Pawlowski, she was born August 7, 1935 in Hamburg, Germany. On December 28, 1973 in Kirksville, Missouri, Gerda was united in marriage to Harold Lloyd Pfeiffer who preceded her in death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Heinz Pawlowski, and ...
Joyce Kay (Wood) Johnson
(Feb 05, 1944 - Jun 10, 2025)
Joyce Kay (Wood) Johnson, 81, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri.
Born February 5, 1944 in Kirksville, Missouri, Joyce was the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Mary Wilma (Rhoads) Wood. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Wood. On April 25, 1971 in Green City, Missouri, Joyce was united in marriage to Walter "Sonny" Johnson who preceded ...
Ivan Lee Daniels
(Jul 09, 1933 - Jun 09, 2025)
Ivan Lee Daniels, 91, of Pure Air went to be with his Lord and Savior June 9, 2025.
The son of William Floyd and Laura Thompson Daniels, he was born July 9, 1933 in Adair County, Mo. On June 9, 1957 in Bowling Green, Mo, Ivan was united in marriage to Marilyn Francis Burns, who preceded him in death on November 17, 2016.
Ivan is survived by his sons Jeffry “Jeff” Alan Daniels and wife ...
Timothy Shannon Scott
(Nov 13, 1977 - May 31, 2025)
Timothy Shannon Scott, 47, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
The son of Stephen Reich and Denise Ann (Fercho) Scott, he was born November 13, 1977 in Paradise, California. His father and mother preceded him in death. On May 7, 2020 in Stirling City, California, Tim was united in marriage to Jennifer McCoy.
Tim is survived by his wife Jennifer of the home; one son ...
James Jay Holzmeier
(Jan 15, 1965 - May 31, 2025)
James Jay Holzmeier, 60, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on May 31, 2025 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.
The son of Alfred and Norma (Wilson) Holzmeier, he was born in Kirksville on January 15th, 1965. In 1999, he was united in marriage to Sara Parcell, and to this union two children were born.
James is survived by his two children; daughter Riley Holzmeier of Kansas City, MO, son Matt Holzmeier, of ...
Mabel Mae Ruggles "Sissy Girl"
(Aug 06, 2023 - May 29, 2025)
Mabel Mae Ruggles "Sissy Girl" of Macon, Missouri, passed away shortly after midnight on May 29, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Mabel was born August 6, 2023 in the back of an ambulance 18 weeks early.
Mabel was the daughter of MacKenzie Goodhart and Brandon Ruggles. Mabel was preceded in death by great-grandparents Kathy Kiloh, Thomas Durden Jr., George and Rosemary Goodhart, and William Bork.
Mabel is survived by brothers, Bridger Ruggles ...
Hope Winnifred (Johnson) Small
(Sep 14, 1931 - May 26, 2025)
Hope Winnifred (Johnson) Small, 93, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at The Pines.
Born September 14, 1931 in Passaic, Missouri, Hope was the daughter of James Isaac and Sylvia (Jackson) Johnson. In 1949, in Granger, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Stanley C. Small. To this union four children were born.
Hope was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Michele Mitchell; grandson, Gabriel Small; son-in-law, Jerry Carroll; seven ...