All Obituaries

Heinrich Joerg, 81, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born March 14, 1938 in Schopp, Germany the son of the late Eugen and Magdalena (Tafelmaier) Joerg.  On September 26, 1964 he was united in marriage to Wilma (Webert) Joerg who survives of the home.   Other survivors include,   Sons, Andy Joerg (Agatha) of Illinois; Steven Joerg (Cara) of New Jersey   Four Grandchildren, Wilhelm Joerg,...

Gene VanDyke, 91, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born June 18, 1928 in Brookfield, Missouri the son of the late James Earl and Helen (Tysor) VanDyke.  In September 5, 1964 in Eldon, Missouri he was united in marriage to Shirley (Schupp) VanDyke who preceded him in death on February 21, 2000. Survivors include, Children, David Earl VanDyke (Rita) of Iberia, MO; Valerie Washam (Bill) of Laclede, MO; Denise Rogers...

Donna G. Dahl McClaughry, 94 of Lake Ozark, Missouri passed away Thursday December 5, 2019 at Lakeside Meadows in Osage Beach, Missouri. A native of Nebraska, she was born January 9, 1925 in Hooper, Nebraska the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Ruwe) Dahl. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1942, attended Midland Luther College and graduated with a degree in Music from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1946. Following graduation Donna taught music in both Valley...

James “Jim” L. Phillips, 78 of Olean, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his home in Olean, Missouri.  He was born December 6, 1940 in St. Louis County the son of the late Lehman and Effie Arlena (Ray) Phillips.  On July 10, 1960 in Ellensburg, Washington he was united in marriage to Linda (Garroutte) Phillips who survives of the home.   Other survivors include,   Daughter, Cindy Hagerman (Debbie Floyd) of Ackerly, TX Son, Shannon...

Irene (Kempker) Morris, 92, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Miller County Care and Rehab in Tuscumbia, Missouri.  She was born June 10, 1927 in Mary’s Home, Missouri the daughter of the late Lawrence George “L.G.” and Katherine (Doerhoff) Kempker.  On October 12, 1946 in Mary’s Home, Missouri she was united in marriage to Gail S. Morris who preceded her in death on May 31, 2003.   Survivors include,   Sons, Larry...

The Ride of a Lifetime Mark Samuel Banner, 58 of Etterville, Missouri left his earthly home in the arms of Mary in their bed on December 4, 2019.  He was born July 17, 1961 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Sam and Pat (Thomson) Banner.  He was the first grandchild of Tom and Maggie Banner all of whom he joined in Heaven.  Mark was a truck driver Pat said from when he was old enough to drive his little truck in the kitchen backing perfectly into the cabinets ramming them and...

Helen Watt, 75, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.  She was born November 4, 1944 in St. Charles, Missouri the daughter of the late Newton Columbus and Pearl Vandella (Stogsdill) Cooper.  On December 23, 1973 in Eldon, Missouri she was united in marriage to Dave Watt who survives of the home.   Other survivors include, Daughters, Jena Cuozzo (Carl) of LaVista, NE; Tina Kliethermes (James) of Eugene, MO;...

Todd Alan Watson, 48 years 61 days, passed away on Nov 27, 2019 at University of Missouri Hospital, after battling many years with a chronic Illness.  Todd was born on September 27, 1971 in Normandy, Missouri. He was born to the union of Bill and Kaye Watson.  Todd attended School of the Osage until the 5th grade, he then attended Eldon and graduated in 1989. He took college classes for three years at Columbia College in Osage Beach, Missouri for Criminal Justice.  Since he...

John E. Stover, 86, of Climax Springs, Missouri passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at his residence in Climax Springs.  He was born July 23, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of the late John F. Murphy and Marie K. (Knoch) Murphy.  In 1951 he was united in marriage to Eleanor A. (Lawbaugh) Stover who preceded him in death on April 22, 2013.   Survivors include,   Daughter, Deborah (Stover) Jackson of the home   Son John E. Stover (Karen) of Gladstone,...

Betty Ruth Bailey, 79, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City, Missouri.  She was born April 15, 1940 in Miller County, Missouri the daughter of the late Raymond and Zella (Duncan) Bohrn.  On January 9, 1961 in Tuscumbia, Missouri she was united in marriage to Robert G. Bailey who preceded her in death on September 24, 2006.    Survivors include,   Son, Tony Bailey of Channelview, TX   Three...