Obituaries
Mary Katzenberger
Our beloved wrangler, Mary Katzenberger, took the trail of a lifetime to the big prairie in the sky. We know she is happy and reunited with her partner, Jimmy Adams; father, Clarence; mother, Dorothy; step-mother, Irene; and sister, Kathy.Left to hold the camp are her surviving sister, Gail; and...
Maxona Jean Lawler
Maxona Jean Lawler, daughter of Max Otto and Winona V. (Womack) Groce, was born Sep. 18, 1941, in Plainview, Texas. She departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Lebanon, at the age of 83 years, f4months and 17 days. On Dec. 28, 1960, Maxona was united in marriage to Jackie “Jack...
Christina Renee "Christie" Wells
Christina Renee "Christie" Wells, daughter of Sandra and Darrell Crites, was born in Excelsior Springs, on Aug. 17, 1976, and departed this life Jan. 24, 2025, in Lebanon, at the age of 48 years. She was a beloved sister, wife, mother and grandmother, with a big heart and always willing to help...
Beverly Ann Barnhart
Beverly Ann Barnhart, daughter of the late James and Marie Humphrey, was born July 2, 1939, in Foster. She departed this life on Jan. 29, 2025, in Springfield, at the age of 85. Beverly grew up in Foster and graduated with the Rich Hill High School Class of 1957. She was saved at an early age....
Larry Wrinkles
Larry Wrinkles, son of the late Clifford and Esther Wrinkles, was born Sep. 1, 1947, in Norwood, and departed this life on Jan. 29, 2025, in Houston, following a lengthy illness. He was 77 years, 4 months and 28 days of age. Larry enjoyed many hobbies. His love of hunting and fishing began in...
Norma Cecelie Snyder
Norma Cecelie Snyder, daughter of the late Leonard and Myrtle (Strunk) Lathrom, was born Jan. 25, 1944, in Norwood. She departed this life on Jan. 26, 2025, in Houston, and she had just passed her eighty-first birthday. Norma’s love extended very deeply to her family. She was blessed to meet the...
Jerry Albert Norwood
Jerry Albert Norwood, son of the late Jerry Wayne and Connie (Cochran) Norwood, was born Aug. 22, 1963, in Garden Grove, Calif.He departed this life on Jan. 29, 2025, in Springfield, at the age of 61. Al grew up in California and later moved to Missouri. He worked for several years at Dura-Line...
Ruby Lucille Strunk
Ruby Lucille Strunk, daughter of the late Floyd and Willa (Denton) Baney, was born July 26, 1935, in Dunn. She departed this life on Jan. 21, 2025, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 89. Ruby grew up on a farm in the Mountain Grove area and walked several miles to school every day. Early in life, she...
Rita Lorene Shaver
Rita Lorene Shaver was born to Walter Lloyd and Ruby Pearl (Lemons) Robertson on March 2, 1933, in Wright County, Missouri, and departed this life on Jan. 30, 2025, at Hartville Care Center, Hartville. Rita was united in marriage to Chester Ray Shaver on May 2, 1956, and three sons were born to...
Wanda Jean Branstetter
Wanda Jean Branstetter, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 23, 2025, at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 24 days at WebCo Manor in Marshfield, where she was a resident. Wanda was born on Oct. 30, 1941, to John Foster Bollinger and Edith Ann Boggess. She grew up in Seymour. After her...