Area Obituaries
STEVEN LEON JORDAN
STEVEN LEON JORDAN This is the story of Steven Leon Jordan. Steve was a larger-than-life character with a BOOMING voice and truly one of a kind. He absolutely loved the Milan Wildcats, the bright color red (especially his red Ford Trucks), “picking” on people in a playful fashion, and his family above all. Steve was…
Read MoreGEORGE “LEE” RARDON
GEORGE “LEE” RARDON George “Lee” Rardon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 24, 2021 at the age of 97, or, as he would say, 98 because he was in his 98th year! He had a fulfilling and rewarding life leaving behind a legacy of hard…
Read MoreFRANCIS JUNIOR “ABE” HOLLON
FRANCIS JUNIOR “ABE” HOLLON Francis Junior “Abe” Hollon passed away Friday, March 23, 2021 with his family by his side. Abe was the oldest son of Carl “Cotton” Francis Hollon and Cleora (Stone) Hollon born February 12, 1928. On October 15, 1949 he married Phyllis (Gramling) Hollon; they have had 72 years together, to their…
Read MoreHELEN LOUISE MCALISTER
HELEN LOUISE MCALISTER Helen Louise McAlister, 81, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Tiffany Springs Rehab Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Helen was born on December 14, 1939 to Francis “Doc” and Elizabeth (Deeds) Laswell in Harris, Missouri. Helen graduated from Newtown-Harris R III in Newtown, Missouri in 1957. Helen married…
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GLENN THOMAS SANDERS Glenn Thomas Sanders, 66, of Kirksville, MO passed away Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 at his residence. Glenn was born on July 24th, 1954 to Dewey and Jessie Sanders in Kirksville, Missouri. He is survived by his sisters; Cathy, Norma, Evelyn, kids; Serena (Paul) Danger, Crystal (Paul) McDonald, Tabitha (Wayne) Sanders, and Trevor…
Read MoreWILLIAM MARION “BILL CASTEEL
WILLIAM MARION “BILL CASTEEL William Marion “Bill” Casteel, 78 years old, of Pollock, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the University of Missouri Hospitals in Columbia, Missouri. Bill was born March 1, 1943 in Milan, Missouri to William Murle and Lillian (Ione Christy White) Casteel. On October 15, 1961 he married Doris…
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OVID EARL SHARP Ovid Earl Sharp, 78 years old, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. Ovid was born June 4, 1942 in Milan to James and Mary Ruth (McCloud) Sharp. On March 15, 1961 he married Madeline Carrol (Wyant)…
Read MoreKATHLEEN RAEF
KATHLEEN RAEF Kathleen Elizabeth Raef passed away peacefully at Milan Health Care Facility on March 1,2021 at 4:01 a.m. She went to be with the lord at the age of 79 years old. She is predeceased by her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. She will be lovingly remembered by her 3 Nieces: Freda Allen…
Read MorePAM BIGGS
PAM BIGGS Pam Biggs, age 64, of Purdin, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her home with family by her side. Pamela Sue, daughter of George and Betty (Haley) Street, was born October 5, 1956 in Milan. On May 21, 1977, she married Stephen M. Biggs. Pam was an Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper at Linn County R-1…
Read MoreBRENDA JO PEAVLER
BRENDA JO PEAVLER Brenda Jo (Conkin) Peavler, 70 years old, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family Monday, March 1st, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Brenda was born August 27, 1950 in Kirksville, MO to Onnie and Betty (Flanagan) Conkin, they preceded her in death. She married Raymond W.…
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