Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Nodaway County, Missouri.

Golda Strohecker

Golda Strohecker

Mar 16, 2025

Golda Annette Strohecker was born on June 4, 1944, to Jesse and Mary Jane (Dew) Merriett at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO. She passed on March 16, 2025, in Oceanside, CA.

Annette was the eldest of five children and as a military family of the 1940-1960's traveled across the country. She graduated from Junction City, KS High School in 1962....

Russel J. Earl

Russel J. Earl

Sep 8, 2025

Russel Joseph Earl, 58, of Barnard, Missouri, passed away at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Monday, September 8, 2025, with family at his side.

Russel was born on June 13, 1967, in Springfield, Illinois, to Russel Henry and Elizabeth Louise (O’Connor) Earl.

After Russel graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, he joined the United State Marine Corps....

Glenn E. Jonagan, Jr.

Glenn E. Jonagan, Jr.

Aug 28, 2025

Glenn (“Joe”) Everett Jonagan, Jr, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Maryville and Albany, Missouri passed from this life at a hospice facility in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 28, 2025.

Glenn was born October 24, 1941 in Ford City, Missouri. He was the youngest son of Glenn Jonagan, Sr and Mary Scott Jonagan. He was preceded in death...

Betty J. Spire

Betty J. Spire

Aug 28, 2025

Betty Jean Spire, 74, of Conception Jct., MO, and formerly of Clyde, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.

Betty was born on June 7, 1951, to Ruby Graham in Osceola, IA and was raised by her grandparents, Arno and Helen (Burk) Graham, on a farm near Murray, IA. She graduated...

Bernard J. Riley

Bernard J. Riley

Aug 25, 2025

Bernard Joseph Riley, 86, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away August 25, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, surrounded by family.

He was born on August 13, 1939, to Thomas and Vivian (King) Riley on the three-generation Riley family farm in Ravenwood, Missouri; where his grandparents (John and Anna Riley) had been early settlers and his father Thomas was born....

Gerald L. Godsey

Gerald L. Godsey

Aug 24, 2025

Gerald Lee Godsey, 96, of Ravenwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully and with family at his side on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Worth County Convalescent Center, Grant City, Missouri.

Gerald was born west of Pickering, Missouri, on April 1, 1929, and grew up in that area. His parents were Dave and Helen Katherine (Thompson) Godsey. He moved South of Ravenwood...

Robert L. (Bob) Bohlken

Robert L. (Bob) Bohlken

Aug 22, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert L. (Bob) Bohlken, a beloved husband, father, educator, and community member, who departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 90. Bob resided in Maryville, Missouri, but his journey began in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and was born on Monday, January 14, 1935.

Bob was a man...

Anne M. Snow

Anne M. Snow

Aug 9, 2025

Anne M. Snow, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the Maryville community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at the age of 84. Born October 13th, 1940, in Bradford, Yorkshire, England Anne's life was a testament to love, dedication, and service.

Anne was the devoted wife of the late Derrel Snow and the daughter of the...

Phyllis W. Abbott

Phyllis W. Abbott

Aug 7, 2025

Phyllis Wanda Abbott, 82, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Mosaic Medical Center, Maryville.

She was born on July 3, 1943, in Maryville, MO and graduated from Maryville High School in the class of 1961. She married her high school sweetheart Larry Abbott on September 8, 1963, and they had two children, Wendy Marie and Andrew...

Dennis D. Guthrie

Dennis D. Guthrie

Aug 3, 2025

Dennis Dean Guthrie, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on June 27th, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, Dennis was a cherished resident of Clearmont, MO, where he spent the majority of his life.

Dennis was a graduate of West Nodaway High School and dedicated 27 years...

Craig S. McIntyre

Craig S. McIntyre

Jul 29, 2025

Craig Steven McIntyre, 57, passed away on July 29, 2025. Craig was born on January 27, 1968, living most of his life in Hopkins, Missouri. 

He lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, laughter and a love for family, friends, and the pursuits that brought him joy.  A proud graduate of Hopkins High School, class of 1986, Craig was a devoted...

Margaret A. Saville

Margaret A. Saville

Aug 1, 2025

Margaret Ann Saville, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1st, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on, January 13th, 1952, in Maryville, MO, Margaret spent her entire life in the community she cherished.

Margaret was a dedicated educator, having earned her teaching degree from Northwest Missouri State University. She devoted her...

Marvin Lee Chubick

Marvin Lee Chubick

Jul 29, 2025

Marvin Lee Chubick, 76, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 

Marvin was born in Maryville on April 16, 1949, to Alfred Mervin Chubick and Joyce Helen Graham. He was a lifelong resident of the area.  

He served his country in the US Air Force.  He worked for 36 years at Laclede Chain Manufacturing of...

Troy M. Heflin

Troy M. Heflin

Jul 14, 2025

Troy Michael Heflin, 48, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Maryville, passed away at home on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Troy was born in Maryville, on July 14, 1977, to Vince Michael and Teryl VeAnn (Brown) Heflin. He had lived in Maryville in his youth and moved to Blue Springs, Missouri, and graduated high school there.

He loved his pets, especially...

Carolyn E. Lewis

Carolyn E. Lewis

Jul 22, 2025

Carolyn Zirfas Lewis, 87, of Maryville, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Carolyn was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Maryville, to Oliver and Mary (Heitman) Roney. She spent part of her childhood growing up on a farm with her siblings, Ellouise (Tote), Bill, and Nancy. Her favorite part was raising the baby lambs.

Later, the family moved to town, where Carolyn met many...

Robert L. "Bob" Johnson

Robert L. "Bob" Johnson

Jul 21, 2025

Robert Lee "Bob" Johnson, 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at KU Medical Center. Born on September 4, 1959, in Maryville, MO, Bob was a member of the Barnard community.

Bob earned his Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Physical Education. He worked for Hy-Vee and Lowe's, his true passion was coaching and teaching, roles...

Patricia I. Archer

Patricia I. Archer

Jul 19, 2025

Patricia Irene (Merrigan) Archer, 94, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas.

Born September 25, 1930, in Conception, Missouri, to Patrick and Irene (McLaughlin) Merrigan, Patricia graduated from Jefferson High School and married Donald Edward Archer in 1948.

They farmed in the area until 1951 when Donald was called back to active duty...

Carole A. Spalding

Carole A. Spalding

Jul 17, 2025

Carole Ann (Woldruff) Spalding passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carole was born July 7, 1942, in Hopkins, MO to Clarence “Glen” and Edna Mae (Morehouse) Woldruff.  

She graduated Hopkins High School in 1960.  On September 3, 1961, she was united in marriage to William (Bill) E. Spalding in Hopkins.

She was a devoted and beloved...

Roger A. Swaney

Roger A. Swaney

Jul 17, 2025

Roger Allen Swaney, 86, of Hopkins, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at a healthcare center in Maryville, Missouri.

Roger was born west of Hopkins on May 24, 1939, to Roy Henry and Mary U. (Fuller) Swaney. He attended school in Hopkins and was a lifelong resident of the area, living in the same house for 60 years.

Roger worked...

Robert Paul "Bob" Westfall

Robert Paul "Bob" Westfall

Jul 16, 2025

Robert Paul “Bob” Westfall, Jr. 79, of Maryville, Missouri, passed from this life at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, on July 16, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri, to Robert Paul Westfall, Sr. and Roberta Frances Morris Westfall.

His father worked in the oil industry, and his mother was a dedicated schoolteacher. Bob came from...