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Tonya Lynn Wood
(Oct 02, 1968 - Mar 17, 2026)
Tonya Lynn Wood, age 57, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born October 2, 1968, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Linden “Buster” and Janet (Young) Wood.
Surviving are two siblings, Tim (Shelley) Wood of La Plata, Missouri and Terri (Dustin Brown) Wood of Pittsfield, Illinois; one aunt, Lodena Biggs of Lenexa, Kansas; her best friend, Sheri Turner of Brashear, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, and special students.
Her parents and brother-in-law, Chris McLean preceded her in death.
Tonya was a lifelong resident in LaPlata, MO, but she also called Brashear MO her community as well. She loved hanging out with her friends. She enjoyed supporting both the Bulldogs and Tigers throughout her adult years, especially watching Summer, Justin, Pieper, Cameron, and Izzy, and many others she thought as "her kiddos", play sports; she was known to everyone ...
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Phyllis Jean Birkinshaw
(Oct 22, 1939 - Mar 03, 2026)
Phyllis Jean (Cribb) Birkinshaw, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home.
She was daughter of Ernest and Grace (Nihiser).
Phyllis graduated class of 1957 from La Plata High School where she played Basketball. She then moved to California, where she worked and raised her family. When retirement came around, she decided to move back to her “hometown” La Plata to enjoy her golden years with family.
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Geraldine Gash
(Nov 01, 1928 - Jan 29, 2026)
Geraldine Gash, 97, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born November 1, 1928, in Nickellton, Missouri, the daughter of Leland Stanford and Blanche (Redmon) Collins. On February 27, 1948, in Kirksville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Donald Lee Gash who preceded her in death on August 16, 2017.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; stepfather, Claud Perry; and two brothers, Ronnie ...
William "Bill" Charles Tiedeman
(Sep 24, 1944 - Dec 17, 2025)
Bill Tiedemann, age 81, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born September 24, 1944, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of George William and Delores Gertrude (Bauer) Tiedemann. On February 12, 1966, in Belmont, Wisconsin, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Penny Eustice who preceded him in death on January 27, 2021. Also preceding him in death were his ...
Carol Arlene Hays
(Apr 23, 1938 - Dec 17, 2025)
Carol Arlene Hays, age 87, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Born April 23, 1938, near Elmer, Missouri, the daughter of Donald Arthur and Venita Irene (Webber) Pyle. On June 3, 1956, in Gifford, Missouri, she was united in marriage to James Hays who preceded her in death on November 10, 1995.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and brother, Gary Pyle.
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