All Obituaries

Robert Earl “Bob” Stutesman   Robert Earl “Bob” Stutesman left this earth to eternally rejoice in the presence of his Creator on February 1, 2021, in Grant City, Missouri. Robert was born January 10, 1939, in Blockton, Iowa, to Clyde and Grace (Merckling) Stutesman. He spent his childhood in Isadora with his parents and siblings, enjoying farm life.   As an adult, Robert was proud to serve in the United States Marine Corps, and later enjoyed his...

J.D. James Dale Gladstone was born February 27, 1953 in Bethany to Anna Laura (Gardner) and Dale Pierce Gladstone.  J.D. went to elementary school in Worth and graduated from Worth County High School in 1971.  J.D. also attended agriculture classes at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. After college J.D. returned to Worth to farm.  In 1977, J.D. was united in marriage to Connie June (Atkison) in Worth County. They were married for 10 years before they...

 Vernon Lee DeField passed peacefully from this life on June 13, 2021 surrounded by family.  Vernon was born in Worth, MO, the only child of Clifford & Estelle (Adkins) DeField, on August 21, 1936.  He spent his childhood in Worth, MO, graduating from Grant City High School in 1954.  In December 1955 he married the love of his life, Colleen (Fletchall) of Worth County.   In the fall of 1958 they moved to Kansas City, MO and he became employed by FW Woolworth....

Robert Thomas VanSteenkiste was born May 8, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to Remi Allen VanSteenkiste and Dorothy Marie (Becker) VanSteenkiste.  He graduated from Allen Park High School in Allen Park, MI.  He got his Med Tech Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI before getting his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, MO.   Robert worked throughout the Midwest for many years, working in emergency rooms and having his own...

Paul Dean Hunt   Paul Dean Hunt was born on February 4, 1949 to Jerry and Virginia (Foland) Hunt of rural Worth County and died on July 31, 2021 at his home.  He was proceeded in death by his parents and younger brother Philip Mark Hunt.  Paul is survived by his older brother, David Hunt and family of rural Worth County.   Paul was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam in 1968 at the rank of Sergeant with honors.  He returned home in November 1969 and was...

Hazel Vonceile Thomas   Hazel Vonceile Thomas was born in Worth County, Missouri on August 24, 1923 to Silas Harlan and Grace Bertha (Hardy) Thomas. She passed away on July 18, 2021 at Pine View Manor in Stanberry, Missouri at the age of 97. Hazel farmed for most of her life until health would no longer permit. She was also a minister. She loved the farm life, but more than that Hazel loved her God and her daughter Linda.  She was a member of the United Brethren Church. Hazel...

Douglas Duane Hiatt   Douglas Duane Hiatt was born July 28, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away on June 26, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 54. Douglas graduated from Platte City High School. He worked as a self-employed carpenter. Douglas was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Nelson (Jack) and Mary (Pickering) Hiatt and maternal grandparents, Albert and Ethel Duckworth, brother Bruce Hiatt and stepfather Larry Walker. He is survived by father...

Obituary – Rex Hill   Rex was born November 7, 1947, the youngest of 7 children born to J. Cecil Hill and Faye (Murray) Hill. All 7 were born at home and delivered by a dear neighbor, cousin and midwife Zola Hill. Rex enjoyed life, whatever he was doing and served the Lord in whatever capacity he was called upon to do. His love for the outdoors and nature was obvious, from feeding the birds and building houses for them to gardening. He especially loved his kids and grandkids...

William Leroy Welton   William Leroy Welton, 76, formerly of Worth, Missouri  was born on February 17, 1945 in Wakee, Iowa to William C. and Lena Edna (Schley) Welton. He passed away on June 20, 2021 at the age of 76 at the Pine View Manor in Stanberry, Missouri. William served his country in the in the Vietnam War and Germany from 1964-1971.  He worked at Houston’s, Rival, T-3 and later worked for carnivals. He loved to deer hunt and fish. William was preceded...

  Fern Sheddrick was born April 20, 1932 in Allendale, Missouri to Clifford and Mildred (Austin) Rinehart. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on June 16, 2021 at the Worth County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Grant City, Missouri at the age of 89.   Fern graduated from Grant City High School. She was united in marriage to Ralph Sheddrick on September 1, 1951 in Bethany, Missouri. Ralph preceded her in death. She was mom to Glenn, Lynn, Linda and...