Obituaries

Peter Grafelman

Peter Grafelman

Feb 4, 2019

Peter Claus Grafelman, 87, of Jacksonville, passed away at Boone Hospital February 4, 2019. Peter was born to Peter H. Grafelman and Tena Look Grafelman in Peoria, Illinois on October 20, 1931. He married Janice Doubet Grafelman at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bartonville, Il on July 27, 1963 and they were married for over fifty years before her passing...

Dorothy Summers

Dorothy Summers

Jan 30, 2019

Dorothy Marie Summers, 83, of Moberly passed away January 30, 2019 at the home of her daughter following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 14, 1935 in Quincy, IL to Henry and Mary “Butler” Summers. Dorothy had to leave school after the 6th grade in order to take care of her ailing parents. She was always taking...

Ernest Carter

Ernest Carter

Jan 29, 2019

Ernest Arthur Carter, 88, of Moberly, Mo passed away on January 29, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 12, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Arthur H. and Kathryn E. (Forman) Carter. Ernest was a resident of Moberly for the past 11 years. He worked as an electrician for General Motors for 26 years. Ernest was...

Linda A. Lorenz

Linda A. Lorenz

Jan 26, 2019

Linda Lorenz passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at her home with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 1, 1942, in Germantown, Indiana the daughter of the late Forrest and Helen Davis Jones. Linda is survived by her husband of almost 33 years John Lorenz of Moberly, Missouri;children...

Virginia Pantaleo

Virginia Pantaleo

Jan 23, 2019

Virginia Pantaleo age 87, of Huntsville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1931 in Clark, Missouri the daughter of the late Raymond and Annie Waterfield Bradley. Virginia is survived by her Children Patricia(Patti) Skaggs and husband Clyde of Moberly, Missouri; son Everett Edgar of Huntsville, Missouri; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Virginia...

Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Jan 17, 2019

Richard Dale Brown, 84, of Moberly passed away January 17, 2019 at Meadow Ridge Estates, Moberly, MO. Richard was born October 12, 1934 in Moberly, MO to Louis Brown and Mary Frances Meyers Brown. Richard returned to the Moberly area in 2017 from Kansas City to be closer to family. He spent 24 years honorably serving his country in the...

Karen Keene

Karen Keene

Jan 17, 2019

Karen Keene, 78, of Chesterfield, Missouri, formerly of Madison, Missouri, passed away on January 17, 2019 in Chesterfield, Missouri. Karen was born in Moberly, Missouri, on June 15, 1940, to Willard W. and Clara (Barcus) Keene Gritton. She is survived by sister, Willa Jean (Keene)Richards of Moberly, Missouri; brothers: Bill and Phil Keene, Greg Gritton of Las Vegas, Nevada, and...

Jill Burke

Jill Burke

Jan 17, 2019

Jill Johnston Burke, 49, of Columbia, passed away suddenly at her home on January 17, 2019. She was born August 7, 1969 to James Lee and Norma (Cochran) Johnston. Jill was a graduate of Madison C-3 High School and Truman State University. She had worked for 10 years for MSHAA in Columbia. Jill liked planning and attending family events. She...

Lawrence Stanfield

Lawrence Stanfield

Jan 16, 2019

Lawrence E. Stanfield, Sr. passed away January 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1947 in St. Joseph, MO to Ralph Stanfield and Waneta Grable Stanfield. Lawrence was a bus driver for Higbee Schools for many years. He also worked in building materials for Mid-Am and managed lumber companies. Lawrence enjoyed boating,...

Kevin Welch

Kevin Welch

Jan 14, 2019

Kevin Grant Welch, 48, of Moberly, MO passed away peacefully at his home on January 14, 2019. He was born on May 30, 1970 to Lee Roy Welch and Mary Rose (Soule) Welch and was a graduate of the Art Institute of Dallas. Kevin loved deer hunting, being outdoors and making people laugh. His laughter was very contagious! Kevin’s family...

William Brinkman

William Brinkman

Jan 13, 2019

William “Bill” Burdett Brinkman, 71 of Moberly passed away January 13, 2019 at Moberly Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1947 in Birmingham, AL to Kenneth Brinkman and Virginia Burdett Brinkman. Bill attended Hickman High School in Columbia and earned a Bachelor of Art Degree from the University of Missouri. He served his country honorably in the United...

Donald Winkler

Donald Winkler

Jan 10, 2019

Donald Kenneth Winkler, age 91, of Moberly passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Moberly Nursing and Rehab. Donnie was born December 18, 1927 in Huntsville, MO to Walter Edward Winkler and Mattie (Leathers) Winkler. He remained a lifelong resident of Randolph County. On July 11, 1948 he married the love of his life, Juanita Dameron and they spent...

Beverly Thorp

Beverly Thorp

Jan 10, 2019

Beverly Ann Thorp, 73, of Moberly, passed away January 10, 2019 at the University of Missouri Hospital. Beverly was born November 19, 1945 in Moberly, MO to Thomas Earl Hess and Mary Tilden Hess. She was united in marriage to Bobby Joe Thorp December 31, 1969 and he preceded her in death. Beverly was a graduate of the Moberly High...

Martin Malinowski

Martin Malinowski

Jan 8, 2019

Martin Raymond Malinowski, Jr, 72, of Moberly passed away January 8, 2019 at Moberly Nursing and Rehab. Martin was born November 21, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Martin and Emily Juchniewicz Malinowski. Martin relocated from Aurora, IL to Moberly in 2012. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Moberly. He married Mary Baker in Renick on May 26,...

Margaret Louise(Cook)Taylor

Margaret Louise(Cook)Taylor

Jan 6, 2019

Margaret Louise (Cook) Taylor passed away on January 6, 2019, at Loch Haven Nursing Home. She was born on August 11, 1923, in Macon, Missouri. the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Mae Meatzs Cook. Margaret grew up in Macon County and attended Macon Schools. She married Bailey E. Taylor on June 25, 1941, in Macon, Missouri. Margaret was...

John Colley

John Colley

Jan 5, 2019

John “Johnny” W. Colley, age 77, of Clark, MO went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2019. He was at home surrounded by his family. John was born on September 25, 1941 in Clark, MO, to John Earl and Annie Jewel (Chism) Colley. He attended Clark Elementary School and graduated from Renick High School in...

James Ganaway

James Ganaway

Jan 5, 2019

James Lessely Ganaway, 71, of Moberly, passed away peacefully January 5, 2019 at Brunswick Nursing and Rehab in Brunswick, MO. Jim was born April 26, 1947 in Springfield, IL to Mary Lou Williams and Edgar S. Williams. Jim was a graduate of Moberly High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Army from September 19, 1969 until...

Georgia Riley

Georgia Riley

Jan 2, 2019

Georgia Ann Riley, 81 of Moberly, passed away January 2, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born August 1, 1937 in Old Milton, MO to Wilson Barnhart McCormick and Oleta Frances (Avery) McCormick. Georgia worked for McGraw Edison for 20 years and sold Avon for 40 years. With the help of her daughter, she placed her last...

Jerry Gumm

Jerry Gumm

Dec 31, 2018

Jerry Wayne Gumm, 52, of Moberly passed away December 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, MO on May 23, 1966 to Duane Gumm and Sarah (Michaels) Gumm. Jerry was an over the road truck driver for over 37 years. He loved to travel to every state and was happy when he...

Gilbert L. Bailey

Gilbert L. Bailey

Dec 30, 2018

Gilbert (Gib) Bailey, 87, of Clark, passed away Sunday, December 30,2018 at his residence. He was born September 21, 1931 in Cairo,Missouri to A.T. and Grace Whitehead Bailey. On June 22, 1952 he married Ossie Mae Houchins. Gib is survived by three sons Kenneth and Rosie Bailey of Clark, Terry and Donna Bailey of Cairo and Bruce and Gina Bailey...