KENNETH RAY FOSTER
July 6,1946 - November 27, 2022 Kenneth R. Foster, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022, in Stonebridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, Duncannon, PA. Born July 6, 1946 in Boonville, MO, Kenny was the son of the late Leroy “Chick” and Mabel (Fletcher) Foster. Kenny graduated from Boonville High School in 1964 and worked at Toast Master’s for 30+ years. He liked movies and traveling. He was the widower of Joyce Foster and is survived by sons Michael and Steven Foster and wife Jenny Foster and their children Sierra and Nevaeh. Daughters Tammy Foster and Kristina Varner and husband Calvin Varner and children Calvin Jr., Mathew and Jacob. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, John, and Jack. Our dear brother, brother-inlaw, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, April 2, at the BTC Bank, 2302 Main St., Boonville, MO. The Family will receive visitors from 1-2 pm
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ELSIE MARIE DOCKINS
1935-2023 Elsie Marie Dockins passed away on March 16, 2023, at her home in Omaha, Nebraska surrounded by family at the age of 87. Elsie was born July 21, 1935 in Jamestown, Missouri to Daniel and Viola (Brizendine) Borts.
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SANDRA KAYE LAUGHLIN
1940-2023 Sandra Kaye Laughlin, age 82, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home in Camdenton, Missouri. Sandra was born on August 6, 1940, in Quincy, Illinois.
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CURTIS LEE WELLS
1973-2022 Curtis Lee Wells, 49 of New Franklin passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease. Celebration of Life for Curtis will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday March 30 at Firm foundation Four Square Church with Pastor David Purvis officiating. Private family inurnment will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 1 in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Curtis Lee Wells was born December 1, 1973, to Dusty Wells and Margaret Hundley. He is survived by his father Dusty Wells, mother Margaret (Dennis) Ridgwell, sons William Woods and Dakota Collins, daughter April Collins, brother Adam Wells, sisters Lisa and Billie Wells, granddaughter Hope Collins and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial contributions are suggested to Howard Funeral Home in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at: www.howardfh.com.
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ANDREA L. PHILLIPS
1941-2023 Andrea L. Phillips, age 81, of Sebring, Florida, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born September 30, 1941 in Klamath Falls, OR to the late Andrew and Edna (Imhoff) Gumpenberger.
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DEBORAH ”DEBBIE” MARIE
(KEMPF) BRUCE 1954-2022 Deborah “Debbie” Marie (Kempf) Bruce, 68, of Cape Girardeau formerly of Boonville, passed away unexpectedly while visiting family Friday, November 25, 2022. Deborah Marie Bruce was born September 28, 1954 the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Lorenz)Kempf. A celebration of life to remember and honor Debbie’s Life will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (322 Seventh Street, Boonville, MO 65233) beginning at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will follow the mass in the church basem*nt.
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WESLEY (PAT) KOONSE
1964-2023 Wesley (Pat) Koonse, 58, of New Franklin passed away unexpectedly Friday morning February 10, 2023 at Boone Hospital Center. A celebration of Life will be at a later date. Wesley Patrick Koonse was born August 8, 1964, in Boonville, MO., the son of Wesley R Koonse and Martha Jane Schuster Koonse. He graduated Boonville High School in 1982. Wesley was a loyal employee at Boone Hospital Center where he worked for over 20 years. He was a devoted Cardinals fan and Missouri men’s basketball fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, pets included, and will be greatly missed by all. Wesley was preceded in death by his father, Wesley R., and brother, Scott R. Koonse. He is survived by his mother, Martha of the home, sisters, Laura (Jim) Renfrow of New Franklin, MO., and Jenny (Carmen) Chicone of Columbia, MO. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions are suggested to New Franklin Cares in care of Howard Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.howardfh. com
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GARY LEE SIECKMAN
1948-2023 Gary Lee Sieckman, 74, of Ashland passed away at University Medical Center, February 5, 2023, as a result of a fall. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimers Disease in 2020. Gary was born March 5, 1948, the son of Milton G. Sieckman and Anna Mae Fisher Sieckman. He worked at the Harry S. Truman Hospital for 40 years as a research technician. Gary married Alisa Lau July 10th 1993 and adopted her daughter, Megan, 1 year later. Gary enjoyed fishing, dancing, Caribbean music, gardening, travel and cooking. He, along with his wife, directed multiple Vacation Bible Schools. He ran a very successful AirBNB in Ashland for several years. It was rated 5 stars by his visitors. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, a brother (David Sieckman), his sister (Sherry Hagan), and one niece. He is survived by his wife, Alisa; daughter Megan Lau-Sears, son-in-law Brian Sears and his daughter, Larissa Sears; his brother Jackie Sieckman (Sheri) and several nieces. Gary loved pets and was especially close, in his later years, to Walter, a small terrier mix that was his shadow and comfort companion. Memorials are suggested to the rescue where he adopted Wally: Columbia Second Chance (columbia2ndchance.org)
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CAROL R SCHRADER
Carol R. Schrader, 74, of Boonville passed away February 5, 2023.
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THOMAS ALLEN QUINT
1939-2023 Thomas Allen Quint, 83 years old, passed peacefully in his sleep Jan. 7th, with his family by his side. Tom was born Dec. 7, 1939, to Vernon and Anna Quint in Boonville, MO. After graduating from Rock Falls High School in 1957 and went on to study at Mt. Vernon Bible Col-lege, where he met and married June Quint. They both graduated in 1961. After graduation, they spent many years pastoring severalFoursquare churches in the Midwest. They had 5 children. Tom was a force of nature, determined to provide for hisfamily and give them the life and adventures he felt they deserved. In 1979 he packed his kids and drove to Alaskato start a new adventure working in the oilfield, and settledseveral years later on the Kenai Peninsula. He took special pride in taking his grandchildren out into the woods to camp, hunt, and fish. His sense of adventure was contagious. He made many close friends living in Alaskaand working the oilfield. After retiring he moved back to Boonville MO, to be with his mother. He filled his retirement years with family, travel, his close friends and his church, The Firm Foundation Foursquare Church. Anyone who knew him, knew that Tom Quint was a loving father and a good friend to many. Mr. Quint was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Vernon and Anna Margaret Quint, brother in law Herb Dickard, and his grandson Paxton Quint. He is survived byhis children Ronald Quint and wife Tami of Los Banos CA, Bonnie Ogden and her husband Duane of Kasilof AK,Mark Quint of Houston TX, Eric Quint of Soldotna AK, and Kenneth Quint and his wife Janelle of Riverside CA.Tom also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, John Quint and his wife Doris of Boonville MO, Margaret Rose Dickard of Boonville MO, and Tim Quint and his wifeTricia of Eufala AL. At Tom’s request, his ashes are returned to Alaska. They will be spread at Nikolai Creek on Tustumena Lake, July 21,2023 Arrangements are under the direction
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