Area Obituaries

Elna Marie Gross 1935-2026 Elna Marie Gross, 91, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Parkdale Manor. Elna was born on July 13, 1935, in Holton, Kansas to Seaman and Bertha (Morris) Peregrine. She was a 1953 graduate of Horace Mann High School. She was a homemaker and a cook at…

Adele Anna Hoepker 1924-2026 Adele Anna Hoepker passed away in Tekahma, Nebraska on October 25, 2026, at the age of 102. Born on March 28, 1924, in Syracuse, Nebraska to Ben and Sophie (Bottcher) Hoepker. Adele graduated High School from Hopkins, Missouri and was also a long time resident in Maryville, Missouri. She was baptized…

Robert M. Henry 1933-2026 Robert M Henry, 92, died October 21, 2026 at Primrose Retirement Community. Bob served Northwest Missouri State University, under a number of job titles, but primarily was in charge of University public relations from 1969 until retiring in early 1996. He was born November 22, 1933 in Minneapolis, Kansas, where he…

Ramona Joyce Harrington 1935-2026 Ramona Joyce Harrington, 91, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Village Care Health Care Center. Ramona was born on January 2, 1935, in Jackson Township to Harry and Neva (Sparks) Sumy. She was a 1953 graduate of Pickering High School. She was a homemaker and worked…

Douglas Jon Steeve 1965-2026 Douglas Jon Steeve, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on June 2, 1965, in Maryville, Missouri, Doug was a lifelong resident of the area where he cultivated a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to…

Lillian “Lynne” Elvira Hooker 1937-2026 Lillian “Lynne” Elvira Kenney Hooker, born July 14, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Aurora (Andreozzi) Kenney. Lynne grew up in West Philadelphia and graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School in 1954. Following her calling to…