Obituaries Archive
Ralph A. Laird
(Jan 08, 1948 - Sep 15, 2021)
Ralph A. Laird, age 73 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home.
Born January 8, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Max and Grace (Bragg) Laird. On May 21, 1966 in Brashear, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Kathaleen “Kate” Davidson who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael (Tami) Laird of Bevier, Missouri and Travis Laird of La Plata, Missouri; and one sister, Judy Coy of ...
Winfred Ross Laird
(Sep 12, 1943 - Jul 07, 2018)
Winfred Ross Laird, age 74, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Born on September 12, 1943 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Max C. and Grace L. (Bragg) Laird. On June 2, 1972 he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Duff, who preceded him in death on April 19, 1996.
Also preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, Harry Paul ...
Carl Edwin Larson
(Jul 07, 1926 - Jul 26, 2013)
Carl Edwin Larson, age 87 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born July 7, 1926, at the family farm near Ethel, Missouri, he was the son of Carl Gustav and Jennie A. (Anderson) Larson.
Surviving are two sisters, Myrtle Crippin of Marceline, Missouri and Joan Clark of Ethel, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Esther Turner, Margaret Larson ...
Margaret Louise Larson
(Jul 31, 1923 - Mar 26, 2011)
Margaret Louise Larson, age 87 of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2011 at her home.
Born July 31, 1923 at the family farm near Ethel, Missouri, she was the daughter of Carl Gustav and Jennie (Anderson) Larson.
Survivors include one brother, Edwin Larson of La Plata, Missouri; three sisters, Myrtle Crippin of Marceline, Missouri, Ruth Larson of La Plata, Missouri, and Joan Clark of Ethel, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, and great ...
Ruth Madeline Larson
(Dec 10, 1916 - Jul 24, 2011)
Ruth Madeline Larson, age 94, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
Ruth was born December 10, 1916 at the family farm near Ethel, Missouri. She was the daughter of Carl Gustav and Jennie (Anderson) Larson.
Survivors include one brother, Edwin Larson of La Plata Nursing Home; two sisters, Myrtle Crippin of Marceline, Missouri, and Joan Clark of Ethel, Missouri; one nephew, two nieces, two
nieces-in-law ...
Helen Lucille Lawson
(Nov 16, 1917 - May 12, 2013)
Helen Lucille Lawson, age 95 of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born November 16, 1917 in North Salem, Missouri, she was the daughter of John and Stella (Peavler) Baker who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her husband, Duane Lawson, one sister, one brother, and one grandson, Dale McGee.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Rhett and Wilma Lawson ...
Ruth C. Lawson
(Apr 25, 1919 - Oct 04, 2016)
Ruth C. Lawson, age 97 formerly of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas.
Born April 25, 1919 in Wyaconda, Missouri, the daughter of William and Lola (Bane) Hartell. On May 25, 1941 in Wyaconda, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Virgil D. Lawson who preceded her in death on June 30, 1996.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; step-father, G. Edward ...
Shirley Lorraine Lee
(Jun 27, 1967 - Sep 02, 2021)
Shirley Lorraine Lee, age 54 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born June 27, 1967 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Dwight and Lorraine (Nolte) Lee.
Survivors include her fiancé, Pete Schultz of Kirksville, Missouri; two sons, Jesse and Ryan Crooks of Kirksville, Missouri; three brothers, Darrell Connell of St. Joseph, Missouri, Gary (Debbie) Lee of Kirksville, Missouri, and Mike Lee of La Plata ...
Larry Lyle Leibundguth
(Nov 18, 1948 - Oct 04, 2020)
Larry Lyle Leibundguth, age 71 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home.
Born November 18, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Fred, Jr. and Bernice (Butler) Leibundguth.
His parents preceded him in death.
Surviving are many friends.
Larry was a 1967 graduate of Knox County High School. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970 with a tour of duty in Vietnam. He worked on ...
Anita Louise (Agee) Lene
(Sep 10, 1938 - Jan 24, 2022)
Anita Louise Lene, age 83 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
Born September 10, 1938 at home in Elmer, Missouri, the daughter of Alton and Gertrude (Salyer) Agee. On March 4, 1956 in La Plata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Weldon Leon Lene who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Randy (Cyndi) Lene of La Plata and Mike Lene of Elmer; one sister ...
Hazel June Lene
(Jun 26, 1920 - Apr 20, 2019)
Hazel June Lene, age 98 of Elmer, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born June 26, 1920 in Lacrosse, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur Guy and Orpha Elizabeth (Figge) Sweikert. On August 13, 1938 in Kirksville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to William Paul Lene who preceded her in death on February 25, 2006.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, John and ...
Hulda Evelyn Lene
(Jun 25, 1922 - Dec 15, 2012)
Hulda Evelyn Lene, age 90 formerly of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Born June 25, 1922 in Adair County, Missouri, she was the daughter of Arthur Elmer and Anna (Durham) Perry. On July 2, 1939 in Kirksville, Missouri she married Rollie Lene who preceded her in death on April 1, 2002.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Sammy ...
Jean Marilyn Lewis
(Jun 17, 1927 - Mar 22, 2010)
Jean Marilyn Lewis, age 82 of LaPlata, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born June 17, 1927 in Stillwell, Kansas, she was the daughter of Harvey Huber and Mabel (Bachman) Gochnauer who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was one brother John.
Jean was united in marriage to Gene Lewis. Surviving are three sons, Rick Lewis of Santa Rosa, California, Randy Lewis ...
Marie Lewis
(Dec 05, 2019 - Feb 01, 2019)
Marie Lewis, age 79 of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon Nursing Home.
Born December 5, 1939 in La Plata, Missouri, the daughter of Leland and Mae (Young) McGandy. On March 15, 1964 in La Plata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Floyd Harrison Lewis who preceded her in death on January 31, 1979.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and one sister ...
Virgil Raymond Lindberg
(May 19, 2012 - Nov 13, 2012)
Virgil Raymond Lindberg, age 86 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born May 19, 1926 on a farm near Bucklin, Missouri, he was the son of Hjalmar A. and Inez A. (Thiele) Lindberg. On July 20, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri, he married Eula M. Duffield who preceded him in death in 1996.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; one brother ...
Neil Linder
(Mar 28, 1937 - Apr 25, 2021)
Neil Linder, age 84 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born March 28, 1937 near Novinger, Missouri, the son of Russell and Lura (Schillie) Linder. On August 30, 1973 in La Plata, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Merlene Plumlee who survives.
Also surviving are six children, Alan (Brenda) Linder of Green Castle, Missouri, Sherri (Dan Welby) Lindquist of St. Louis, Missouri, Jeanna (Steve ...
Maxine Lock
(Dec 27, 1923 - Apr 16, 2013)
Maxine Lock, age 89 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born December 27, 1923 in Atlanta, Missouri, the daughter of Harris H. and Gladys L. (Bloomberg) Baker. On January 1, 1945 in La Plata, Missouri she married Ervel E. Lock who preceded her in death on January 26, 1997.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers, Wyndell, Warren, and ...
George William "Bill" Loe
(May 16, 1936 - Oct 06, 2019)
George William “Bill” Loe, age 83 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
Born May 16, 1936 in Green Castle, Missouri, the son of George T. and Freda O. (Lewis) Loe. On August 4, 1957 in La Plata he was united in marriage to Peggy Hagar who survives.
Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Kimra Loe of Lenexa, Kansas; two granddaughters, Ashley (B ...
Gerald "Gary" Andrew Love
(Jun 19, 1965 - Dec 14, 2020)
Gary Love, age 55 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at his home.
Born June 19, 1965 in Canton, Missouri, the son of Stephen and Marjorie (Dawkins) Love. On August 22, 1992 in La Plata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Dawn Nilges who preceded him in death on August 21, 2009.
Also preceding him in death are his father and sister-in-law, Michelle Nilges.
Surviving are his mother, Marjorie Love ...
Dora Clyde Lovingier
(Jan 25, 1940 - Mar 29, 2019)
Dora Clyde Lovingier, age 79 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
Born January 25, 1940 in Moberly, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse and Madge (Mallett) Elsea. On May 24, 1958 in La Plata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Gerald Lovingier who preceded her in death on November 3, 2018.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter-in-law, Karen Lovingier; and two ...
Gerald Lovingier
(Jan 23, 1936 - Nov 03, 2018)
Gerald Lovingier, age 82 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri surrounded by loved ones.
Born January 23, 1936 in La Plata, Missouri to Emery and Florence (Wenger) Lovingier. On May 24, 1958 in La Plata he was united in marriage to Dora Elsea who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Jerry (Crystal) Lovingier of Bevier, Missouri, Larry Lovingier of La Plata, Missouri, and Billy (Cindy ...
Edward E. Lyman
(Aug 02, 1930 - Mar 27, 2010)
Edward E. Lyman, age 79 of Gifford, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri.
Born August 2, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa, he was the son of Edward A. and Mary M. (Smith) Lyman.
His parents, one brother Robert Lyman and one sister Doris Griffin preceded him in death.
Survivors include one brother, Richard E. “Red” Lyman and wife Donna of Charles City, Iowa and one sister ...
