Obituaries
Wesley Earl Whiteside
Sep 25, 2025
Wesley Earl Whiteside, who lived a life of purpose by serving others through his many gifts and talents, died on September 25, 2025 after suffering a stroke. He was 93 and living in Burnsville, Minnesota. Whether he was teaching teens about civics as a 4H extension agent, or building affordable energy-efficient houses as a building contractor, Wes wanted...
Marilyn Jean Whiteside
Jan 25, 2025
Marilyn Jean (Forby) Whiteside, age 91, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away early the morning of January 25, 2025 from the side effects of dementia and old age. Family and the amazing staff at Highview Hills were by her side. Marilyn was born in Faulkton, South Dakota on June 12, 1933 to parents Harold and Lois (Ross) Forby. As...
Terry Trent
Apr 5, 2026
Terry Trent 74, Of Chillicothe, MO passed away on Sunday April 5th, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 11, 1952, to his parents Fred Roland Trent and Nealie May Salyer Trent.
Terry married Hope Minnis on February 16th, 1980, at her mother’s house with family and friends all present to witness.
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Valentyna "Buddy" Kolisnychenko
Apr 4, 2026
Valentyna “Buddy” Kolisnychenko went to be with God on April 4th 2026. She was born on December 28th of 1957 in Odessa Ukraine to Yakov and Maria Ozaruk who preceded her in death.
She worked as a department manager in a crane company in Odessa. She enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors in nature, especially at the...
Gerald Wesley Stagg
Mar 31, 2026
Gerald Wesley Stagg,78, of Chillicothe, MO, passed away in Kansas City. Wesley was born on February 25, 1948, to his parents Arnold Stagg and Dorris Greenig Stagg in Sandy, Utah. He enjoyed repairing anything under the sun. If you needed it repaired he would always be willing to take up the challenge. Wesley loved his family above all...
Esther Rosie Baker
Mar 22, 2026
Esther Rosie Baker passed away in the embrace of her family on March 22, 2026 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, MO.
Esther will be remembered and loved by her parents, Seth Baker and Morgan Baker; her sister, Luna Dawn; and her four grandparents; Laura and Brian Grimes of Braymer, MO and Natalie and Denis Baker of...
Paula Kaye Koehly
Mar 5, 2026
Paula Kaye Koehly, 52, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away in Chillicothe on March 5, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1973, in Chillicothe, Missouri.
Though born in Chillicothe, Paula spent most of her life at Mashburn’s in Bolivar, Missouri,
where she was surrounded by caregivers and friends who came to know and love her gentle
spirit.
Paula...
Mary Ellen Allen
Mar 1, 2026
Mary Ellen Allen, age 78, a resident of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Lifecare Nursing Home in Brookfield, Missouri. Mary was born on November 12, 1947, to Cecil Gladstone Timmons and Donna Frances Neely. On May 21, 1967, she was united in marriage to Richard Dean Allen in Stewartsville, Missouri. Survivors...
Adam Wayne Hopper
Feb 22, 2026
Adam Wayne Hopper, 39, of Chillicothe, MO, passed away at his home on February 22, 2026. Adam was born on February 11, 1987, to his parents Timothy Wayne and Lori Ann (Finley) Hopper in Trenton. After attending high school, Adam went onto work with his dad in construction. Adam enjoyed hunting, fishing, and archery, but most important to...
Samantha Jo Jones
Feb 8, 2026
Samantha Jo Jones, age 33, passed away in her home in Chillicothe, MO, on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born on November 30, 1992, to parents Wayne Jones and Lydia (Lou) Winsor Keller. Samantha graduated from Chillicothe High School. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family, coloring pictures, listening to music, and playing games.
Samantha...
Gary Lue Larson
Feb 2, 2026
Gary Lue Larson, 78, of Laredo, Missouri, passed away on February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born to parents William and Mildred (Owens) Larson in Trenton on November 3, 1947. Gary married Karren Reeder on October 15, 1966, in Laredo. He worked at Donaldson’s as a welder for thirty-nine years. Gary loved family time, hunting with...
David Wyatt Bendure
Jan 15, 2026
David Wyatt Bendure 21, of Chillicothe, MO passed away on January 15, 2026 at Hedrick Medical Center. He was born on February 22, 2004 to Kristie Lee (Hurley) Tharp. David graduated from Chillicothe High School in the class of 2022.
He enjoyed playing on computers, boating, fishing, taking long walks and drives. Wyatt loved to play on...
Jackie Wayne Shackelford
Jan 13, 2026
Jackie Wayne Shackleford 77, of Chillicothe, MO. Passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Hedrick Medical Center. Jack Was born on October 26, 1948, to parents Wayne and Zelma (Munsey) Shackelford.
Jack owned his own drywall company and ran it for several years. He enjoyed anything to do with trains whether it was models,...
Karen Elaine Brown
Jan 8, 2026
Karen Elaine Brown 84, of Chillicothe, MO, passed away on January 8th, 2026 at Pioneer Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing in Marceline, MO. Karen was born on December 7th, 1941 to her parents, Raymond Arthur Stevenson and Phyllis Reger who loved her with all their hearts.
She graduated from Meadville High School in 1960 and immediately went to...
Ray Eugene Safarik
Dec 30, 2025
Ray Eugene Safarik, 84 of Chillicothe, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 at his residence in Chillicothe, MO. He was born on April 2nd, 1941 to his parents Ray Safarik and Vera Dunkin Safarik. On October 14th, 1967 Ray married his love, Dolores Donoho, in Trenton, MO, living a beautiful life together, raising a loving family.
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Michael Anthony Girres
Dec 19, 2025
Michael Anthony Girres 62, Of Chillicothe, MO passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at Legacy Living in Chillicothe, MO. He was born on July 3rd, 1963 to his parents Leo Allen Girres and Beth Hildegarde Stoltenberg. Michael worked for ten years as a painter at Barnes-Baker automotive dealership. He also served his country...
Barbara Marie Blodgett
Dec 13, 2025
Barbara Marie Patton Blodgett, 81 of Macon, MO passed away on Saturday December 13th, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO. She was born on June 6th, 1944 to Edward Patton and Frances Marie Walker Patton. On December 24, 1964 Barbara married James “David” Blodgett in Macon, Mo. They lived a wonderful life together. Barbara enjoyed...
Randall Deane Jacobs
Dec 12, 2025
Randall “Randy” Jacobs, 67, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the family farm in Chula, Missouri. He was born on May 12, 1958 to Deane and Rita (Sowder) Jacobs.
Randy attended Meadville High School, where he graduated in 1976. He went on to attend Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri, graduating in three...
Jason Wayne Hubbard
Nov 24, 2025
Jason Wayne Hubbard, 44, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away November 24, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 11, 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas to parents Phillip Hubbard and Virginia (Burkhart) Hubbard.
Jason attended school in Kansas. On November 22, 2011, he married Brandie Brown of Gallatin, Missouri. He worked for Hibner Sawmill, and enjoyed spending time with his...
Marion Munroe Harter
Nov 20, 2025
Marion Monroe Harter, 99, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away on November 20, 2025 at Livingston Manor, in Chillicothe.
Marion was born on June 8, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri to parents Austin and Dolly (Courter) Harter. On June 2, 1950, he married Sue Rose Mounce. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2020. Following his graduation from high school in...
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