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Adam P. Ostertag

Adam P. Ostertag

Nov 6, 2026

Adam Ostertag passed from this life on November 6, 2026 in Cabool, MO at the age of 55. He was born October 27, 1971 in Aurora, MO to Joseph & Carol (Granger) Ostertag. 

He attended school in Monett, MO and graduated high school from St. Gertrude Academy in Cincinnati, OH. Adam was kind-hearted, easy going, hard working and generous with his...

Quinnetta M. Howell

Quinnetta M. Howell

Nov 6, 2026

Quinnetta Mae Howell, 75 of Cabool, MO, was born on April 16, 1951 to Clay and Mary(Noland) Frisbee. She joined the Lord on Friday, November 6, 2026.

She was born and raised here in Cabool. After high school she went on to graduate from the College of the Ozarks. She started her working career at Rogers Bros. Tire in Mountain Grove,...

Kenneth “Jerry” Ritchie

Kenneth “Jerry” Ritchie

Nov 3, 2026

Kenneth “Jerry” Ritchie was born August 10, 1937, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Raymond and Eloise Ritchie. He departed this life on November 3, 2026, at his home at the age of 89.

After moving around during his early childhood, Jerry and his family eventually settled in Chalmers, Indiana, where he grew up alongside his five siblings. He enjoyed participating in 4-H...

Alicia A. Allen

Alicia A. Allen

Oct 31, 2026

Alicia Allen, 68, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, surrounded by love, with her daughter, granddaughter, and beloved cat, Savannah, by her side. Born on November 2, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, Alicia lived a life filled with laughter, love, and a little bit of spunk.

Alicia was a fun-loving, spirited woman who enjoyed the simple pleasures...

Beverly E. Hoyle

Beverly E. Hoyle

Oct 28, 2026

Beverly Elaine (Bloomer) Hoyle, 75, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away on October 28, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1950, in Impo, Missouri, to Sam and Mable (Crom) Bloomer.

Beverly graduated from Cabool High School in 1968 and later earned her associate degree from Drury University. Throughout her working years, she was employed at Cabool businesses, including Brown Shoe Company,...

Philip R. Sandoval

Philip R. Sandoval

Oct 23, 2026

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Lois Pauline Hicks

Lois Pauline Hicks

Oct 18, 2026

Lois Pauline Hicks, born on December 28, 1947, in the beautiful state of Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was a tapestry of love, devotion, and unwavering faith, woven together with threads of laughter, adventure, and resilience.

Pauline was the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Effie Walker. Her life was...

Kenneth W King

Kenneth W King

Oct 15, 2026

Kenneth Wayne King, 77 of Cabool, MO departed this life after a long illness on Oct. 15, 2026. He was born on June 29th, 1949 in Ravenna, OH, the son of the late Ralph and Virginia (Beighley) King.

Kenny was joined in marriage to Gloria Jean Falls on Oct. 17, 1970. Kenny enjoyed playing basketball and softball, but most of all enjoyed...

Howard J. Asbury

Howard J. Asbury

Oct 13, 2026

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Bertha “Joann” Hager

Bertha “Joann” Hager

Oct 8, 2026

Bertha Joann Hager, lovingly known as Joann and “Grandma Hager,” passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on January 31, 1937, in New Boston, Ohio, during the great flood of 1937. Two days before Joann was born, the family home flooded, and a local farmer rescued the family by boat. The farmer’s wife...

David B. Reece

David B. Reece

Oct 6, 2026

David Brent Reece, 76, of Cabool, Missouri was born June 2, 1950 to Norman Reece and Ruth (Wood) Caldwell. He passed away October 6, 2026 in Cabool, Missouri. In his younger days David attended Cabool High School and graduated in 1968. He later traveled throughout the country to work various jobs becoming a jack of all trades. He then went...

Sheri Lea Chronister

Sheri Lea Chronister

Oct 3, 2026

Sheri Lea (Ice) Chronister, 60, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away on October 3, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, from complications related to chronic lung autoimmune disease.

Sheri was born and raised in Cabool, where she spent most of her life surrounded by the people and community she loved. She graduated from Cabool High School in 1984, and that same year married the...

Amanda J. Sterner-Thacker

Amanda J. Sterner-Thacker

Aug 13, 2026

Amanda Jean Sterner daughter of John Sterner and Gloria (Gould) Sterner was born on August 25th 1980 in Fayette, Missouri. She went to her heavenly home on August 13th, 2026 at her home near Cabool, MO at 45 years of age.

Amanda was affectionately known by her friends and family as "Pooh". This name was given to her as a toddler...

Brian L. Patalan

Brian L. Patalan

Jul 26, 2026

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Mable M. Wehrer

Mable M. Wehrer

Jul 23, 2026

Mable Marie (Caldwell) Wehrer was born May 28, 1949 to John and Lela Caldwell in Mountain Grove, Mo. She departed this life on July 23, 2026 in her home in Norwood.

Mable grew up in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School in 1967. It was around this time that she met the love of her life, Jr. They married in...

Melissa Holt

Melissa Holt

Jul 17, 2026

Melissa Marie Holt was born on September 18, 1970, in Mendocino, California. She departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on July 16, 2026, at the age of 55.

Melissa was preceded in death by her father, L.D. Gott, and her stepfather, Junior Smith.

She is survived by her mother, Francis Smith; her granddaughter, Wynter Marie Holt; her stepsons, RC...

Joan M. Wake

Joan M. Wake

Jul 15, 2026

Joan Mary Melton Wake, born on November 5, 1943, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.

Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Nellie R. Melton and Richard Melton. She dedicated her life to caring for others through her work in the nursing profession, where her compassion, kindness, and gentle spirit touched countless lives.

On May 20, 1964, Joan married the...

Mary Ann Paul

Mary Ann Paul

Jun 29, 2026

Mary Ann Paul, 89, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a steady source of wisdom and encouragement for those around her. Her quiet strength, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family will continue to shape her family for generations to come.

Born on...

Reva McLain

Reva McLain

Jun 26, 2026

Reva Pearl (Bowen) McLain, 82, of Cabool, Missouri was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday June 26, 2026. Reva was born November 17, 1943, to Raymond Edward and Alta Marie (Means) Bowen in Willow Springs, Missouri.

She graduated from Cabool High School in 1961.

Reva was united in marriage to Orval Dean McLain on July 15,1960 at...

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