All Obituaries

Russell Dale Cook, age 91, of Hallsville, Missouri passed from this life to the next on February 27, 2026.  Russell was born on September 25, 1934, near Red Rock Church in Boone County, Missouri to the late Charles Orla and Gertie Gay (Forbis) Cook. He was a graduate of Hallsville High School and received his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Missouri - Columbia. He served his country in the U.S. Army. An avid fan of the Missouri Tigers, Russell worked at ...

Robin Gayle Gerke, age 59, of Boonville passed away February 18, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics. Robin was born in Boonville on September 24, 1966, and was the daughter of Barry and Joyce Becker Trimble.  She married Ronnie Gerke on October 9, 1999.  Ronnie survives at their home.  Robin had been employed as Activities Director, a job she truly loved, with Katy Manor in Pilot Grove and had also worked with MSTA in Columbia.  Her other employment ...

Nancy Lee Dickey, 83, of Columbia, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026 in her home, with her loving family and dog by her side. Nancy was born in Frenchtown, New Jersey on May 11, 1942.  Her parents are the late Kenneth and Edith (Perrine) Durham. On February 23, 1963.  She married Larry Dickey in Whippany, New Jersey.  Nancy is survived by her husband, Larry; two sons, Kent Dickey (Laura) and Brian Dickey; and two grandchildren, Andrew and Katherine. In ...

William Kenneth Kistner (Ken), 84, of Millersburg, Missouri, passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Dora, Missouri, to William and Pearl Kistner. He attended the Missouri School of the Deaf, graduating in 1961, where he played football and basketball, ran track, and was part of the literary society. The majority of Ken’s career was spent working for Pepsi as well as Square D, where he later retired. Ken loved fishing and deer hunting and was ...

Larry Gene Samuel, 86, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, dedication, and deep love for his family and community. Larry built a successful career in the food distribution industry, most notably as Owner of Missouri Purveyors in Columbia. He also served in sales and marketing roles with Koncen Food Company, Swift and Company, and the Missouri Department of Agriculture. After retiring, Larry enjoyed home ...

Patrick Joseph Wayne Schaefer July 26, 1984 - February 10, 2026 Patrick “Pat” Schaefer, 41, passed away in his home in Clark, Missouri on February 10, 2026.  Pat was born on July 26, 1984 to Russell “Rusty” Schaefer and Rhonda Tipton. He is survived by his brother Joshua Schaefer.   Pat was a walking miracle, outliving all medical providers expectations with his Hemophilia B and Factor 9 Deficiency.  Known to his family as “Boo Boo” ...

Travis Derrel Burks, 65, of Columbia, formerly of St. Charles, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born in Florence, Alabama, October 30, 1960, to Charles Derl and Patricia (Frederick) Burks. Derrel grew up in St. Charles and graduated from Orchard Farm High School. After graduating he worked as a welder and then opened his own business. He operated St. Charles Off Road building and racing off road race cars before moving to Columbia to be close to family. After moving to ...

Claude Ellis “Rick” Lauer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1950, in Olaney, Illinois, to Claude Ellis O'Harrelle and Lolita Posey Lauer. Rick dedicated 30 years of service to the VA Hospital, where he built lasting friendships and made a meaningful impact on many lives before retiring. In 1996, he followed his entrepreneurial spirit and purchased the beloved A&W Restaurant in ...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Marvin Dale Shaw, 74, of New Franklin, who entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2026. Dale was born July 11 in the middle of the Great Flood of 1951 to William Wester and Helen Mae Harvey Shaw. He and his mother spent the first month of his life at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Boonville, while his father ferried back and forth by boat to visit them. Dale graduated from New Franklin High School in 1969. He married his sweetheart, ...

Marcia Eliss Lyon, 63, of Armstrong passed away caring for others, the result of a tragic fire at the Perkins Home in Fayette, on January 27, 2026. Marcia was born on February 24, 1962, in St. Louis a daughter of Novy Elbert Foland and Mary Ellen Kohl Foland.  She married Greg Lyon on August 8, 1981.  Greg survives at their home. Marcia had a generous heart.  She loved serving others for over twenty years as a caregiver at the Perkins Home and as a rural mail carrier and had ...