May 20, 2023

James Lyle Hefner, 84, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville.

James was born in Maitland, MO, on October 26, 1938.  His parents were Floyd L. and Gladys K. (Wiley) Hefner, and they preceded him in death.

He attended NWMSU in Maryville, and the University of...

May 18, 2023

Tyler LeRoy Kirsch, 17, Burlington Junction, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.

Tyler was born in Maryville, MO, on June 14, 2005, to parents, Brent Steven Kirsch, and Maggie Renee Conz.  He lived in the area all his life.

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May 16, 2023

Sweeney Paul Stutes, III, 75, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his home, north of Maryville.

Sweeney was born in Crowley, LA, on July 19, 1947. His parents were Sweeney Paul and Maud (Comeaux) Stutes, II. They preceded him in death....

May 14, 2023

Janila Jean Wilson, 87, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home in Maryville.

Janila was born on September 29, 1935, in Barnard, MO, to Clarence Everett and Lila Vea (Hall) Baker. Her parents preceded her in death.

She lived...

May 13, 2023

Larry Lee Rosenbohm, 84, Graham, MO passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Larry was born on December 28, 1938, on the family farm in rural Graham, MO to George & Mary Margaret (Lyle) Rosenbohm

He graduated from Graham High School in 1956 as Salutatorian. He then attended NWMSU....

May 7, 2023

Shirley Illene Hanna, 87, of Maryville, MO passed from this life on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Shirley was born in Unionville, MO, on December 17, 1935, to Bob and Mildred (Hill) Moore. She moved to Maryville in 1941 and graduated from Maryville High School in...

May 5, 2023

Wendell F. Palmer, 97, of Barnard, MO, passed from this life on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, MO.

Wendell was born on March 28, 1926, in Maryville, MO, to Theodore F. and Esther (Neidel) Palmer. They preceded him in death. He graduated from Central High School,...

May 4, 2023

Sharon May Hart, 76, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Mosiac Life Care, in St. Joseph, MO, with family at her side.

Sharon was born in Coldwater, MI, on March 28, 1947. Her parents were William Weddle “Bill” and Margaret Elmira (Goodwin) Blackford. They...

Apr 27, 2023

Margaret Louise (Davis) Giggar, 73, of Amity, MO, and formerly of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her home.

Margaret was born in Maryville on March 20, 1950, to Robert Pike and Stella May (Brant) Davis. She had resided in Maryville and for many years in...

Apr 26, 2023

Mark W. Bohlmann, 64, of Maryville, passed away at KU Medical Center on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Mark was born on Oct. 2, 1958, in Waukegan, IL to Harold and Betty (Smith) Bohlmann.

Mark graduated high school in Louisville, KY and attended community college there, studying journalism and accounting. Mark worked...

Apr 24, 2023

Ruby Naomi Stephens Turner of Hopkins, MO, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 24, 2023.

Ruby was born in Bedford, IA on May 23, 1935, to Cecil and Martha Stephens. She graduated from Bedford Community School in 1953. After graduation, Ruby was employed by Farm and Home Administration (FHA) in...

Apr 22, 2023

Bryan Edward “Ed” Brown, 80, of Pickering, MO, passed away at home on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with his family at his side after a brief illness.

Ed was born in Creston, IA, on June 29, 1942. His parents were Claire and Aleva (Snodgrass) Brown and preceded...

Apr 22, 2023

Daniel Wayne (Dan) Saxton, 69, Bolckow, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Dan was known for his work ethic, stubbornness, loyalty, generosity, wit, and opinions.

Dan was born February 23, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Homer Lee and Martha (Schank) Saxton and attended...

Apr 17, 2023

Denis William Wiles, 58, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Alabama, passed away at home on Monday, April 17, 2023, with family at his side.

Denis was born in Bell Flower, CA, on August 21, 1964.  He graduated high school there and enlisted in the US Marine Corps.  He was on active duty for 4 years, stationed...

Apr 8, 2023

Timothy J. Pillen passed from this life on April 8, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.

Tim was born to Lester and Leola (Schilz) Pillen in Columbus, NE on February 23, 1952. His parents, his sister Janine, and his brother, Jeffrey, preceded him in death.

Columbus was home to Tim through his...

Mar 29, 2023

Mary Jane Miller, 65, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2023, at her home in Maryville.

Mary Jane was born in Cameron, MO, on December 30, 1957.  She graduated from Maryville High School in 1976.  She was of the Christian faith.

She worked several years at the Maryville Daily Forum, then at...

Mar 24, 2023

David Rex Million, 78, of Maryville, MO, and formally of Clearmont, MO, passed away March 24, 2023, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville.

David was born February 5, 1945. His parents were Frank Dale Million and Nadine Kathrin (Dumler) Million. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Genevieve, and his brother Leonard.

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Mar 20, 2023

Beverly Ann Giesken, 85, of Maryville, MO, passed away at home on Monday, March 20, 2023, with family at her side.

Beverly was born on July 23, 1937, in Hopkins, MO.  Her parents were Marvin “Dennis” and Pauline (Blake) Florea.  She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1955 and was a lifelong resident...

Mar 17, 2023

Dora L. Baumli Moutray, 94, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, of Maryville.

Dora was born in Maryville, MO, on March 17, 1929, to Phillip and Rinda (Linville) O’Riley.  She lived all her life in Nodaway County.

She graduated from...

Mar 16, 2023

Dennis Russell VanGundy, 76, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Village Care Center, Maryville, MO.

Dennis was born in Maryville on November 20, 1946, to Russell and Rita Cleopha (Tobin) VanGundy.  He was a Maryville High graduate in 1965, and lifelong resident of the area.  He proudly served his...