Jan 13, 2019

Harold Gayle VanSickle, Jr. 92, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center.

Harold was born in Des Moines, IA, on November 14, 1926, to Harold Gayle and Melissa Alice (Hughes) VanSickle, Sr. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering, from Iowa State University, Ames, IA. He...

Jan 12, 2019

Gailen Eugene Hager, 77, of Maryville, MO passed away unexpectedly, January 12, 2019 at his residence in Maryville.

Gailen was born February 2, 1941 in Auburn, NE. His parents were Virgil M. Hager and Twilla (Mason) Hager. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Alysia Roberts.

He graduated...

Jan 11, 2019

Dana Lynn Austin, 51, of St. Joseph, MO, formerly of Maryville, MO, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, at her home.

Dana was born on July 28, 1967 in Maryville, to David Lee and Belva Dean (Long) Dawson.  Her dad preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her nephew, Curtis Dawson, and her niece,...

Jan 11, 2019

Dwight T. ‘Max’ Maxwell died January 11, 2019, at Oak Pointe of Maryville. He was born August 25, 1937, in Manhattan, KS to Bessie Jones Maxwell and Dwight L. Maxwell.

He graduated from Central High School in Kansas City in 1955 and the University of Missouri Kansas City in 1959 with a BS in Geology/Geography. He earned...

Jan 6, 2019

Christine Marie Dodge, 68, of Conception Junction, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Chris was born on September 13, 1950, in Frankfort, Germany.  She moved to the US in 1977, and to this area in 1985.  She was of the Catholic faith.

She...

Jan 1, 2019

Eldon Leon Clayton, 96, of Guilford, MO, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, January 1, 2019.  Eldon was born on November 1, 1922, in Guilford, to Leon and Mary (Wilson) Clayton.

He graduated from Guilford High School in 1942.  He had farmed all his life in the area.  He was a life long member of...

Dec 28, 2018

Larry Raymond Jones, 81, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed from this life on Friday, December 28, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.  He fought a courageous battle with cancer since June 2017, maintaining an uplifting attitude throughout.  He was born on the family farm, next to his current home to Ray and Martha (Adkins) Jones, on July...

Dec 22, 2018

Katharine J. Penisten, 98, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the Maryville Living Center.  A resident of the area most all her life.  She had lived the past year in Kingman, AZ and had recently moved back to Maryville

Katharine was born in Nodaway County, MO, on April 1, 1920.  Her parents...

Dec 16, 2018

C. Wade Steele, 93, of Des Moines, IA and former longtime resident of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny, IA.

Wade was born in Gentry County, MO, on February 3, 1925.  His parents were Curtis DeWit and Jewel (Jones) Steele, and they preceded him in death. ...

Dec 9, 2018

Barbara J. Marsh, 80, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at the Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.

Barbara was born on March 6, 1938, in Cincinnati, Iowa. Her parents were William Albert and Bertha May (Cross) Andrews, and they preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband, Dale...

Dec 3, 2018

Carley Lynn Growcock-Garcia, 35, of Maryville, MO, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. She passed surrounded by her loving family.

Carley was born December 4, 1982 in Maryville, MO. Her parents are Sam and Tonya Growcock of Maryville.

She was preceded in death by her uncle Robert Growcock...

Nov 27, 2018

Howard H. Miller, 90, of Bedford, IA, passed away November 27, 2018 at the Bedford Specialty Care Center in Bedford, IA.

Howard was born June 17, 1928 in Taylor County, IA. His parents were Port Isah Miller and Grace (Pfander) Miller.

He was of the Christian faith. He served his country during the Korean in...

Nov 26, 2018

Rita Catherine (Heitman) Boyd, born in southwest Iowa to Joe and Mary Heitman on December 24, 1934 passed away in Maryville, MO on Monday, November 26, 2018.

Rita grew up on a farm east of Maryville, and was a 1952 graduate of Maryville High School, most of her life was spent as a farm wife, mother and...

Nov 25, 2018

Gary Max Younger, 76, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at his home near Maryville.

Gary was born on March 12, 1942 in Maryville.  His parents were James Madison and Nellie Ruth (Williams) Younger, and they preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his siblings, Ilene Doris, Orlene Deloris Younger, and...

Nov 20, 2018

Ronald D. Lewis, 86, of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the SSM/St Francis Hospital.

Ron was born in Hopkins, MO on September 20, 1932.  His parents were Oliver “Petis” and Iva Mae (Browning) Lewis.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his first wife Hazel (Hollensbe) Lewis; son Dan Lewis...

Nov 17, 2018

Virginia Lorayne Ulmer 86, of Maryville, MO passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Maryville, MO.

Lorayne was born June 28, 1932 in Maryville, MO. Her parents were Loren Reed and Gertrude (Nicholas) Reed. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ronald R. Ulmer in 2005 and her son Roger...

Nov 11, 2018

Joyce Eileen Luke, 54, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph, MO, surrounded by family and friends at the time of passing.

Joyce was born in Maryville on August 4, 1964, to Richard “Dick” and Rose Mary (Wilmes) Luke and spent all her life in the area.

Joyce...

Nov 8, 2018

Carroll Drydale, 80, of Barnard, MO, passed away at home on November 8, 2018.

Carroll was born near Barnard on November 8, 1938.  His parents were Henry “Harry” and Hope Madora (Ware) Drydale; and preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his brother, John G. Drydale, in 2016.

He lived all his life...

Oct 30, 2018

James Woodrow “Jim” Bradshaw, Jr., 71, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at his home in Maryville.

Jim was born near Stanberry, MO, on June 3, 1947, his parents were James Woodrow “Woody” and Verda Mae (Danner) Bradshaw, Sr., they preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his wife, Ina...

Oct 29, 2018

Don E. Embrey, 70, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 29, 2018, at the SSM Health/St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.

Don was born on September 12, 1948, in St. Joseph, MO. His parents were James Garland and Rose Ann (Fattig) Embrey. They preceded him in death. He was also receded by his brother Danny Embrey....