Obituaries

Randy Kollmansberger

Published by nathan@mexicole... on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:03am

Randy Kollmansberger, 66, of Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at his home.

No memorial service is planned at this time.

Arnold Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Keith Allen Batsell

Published by nathan@mexicole... on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 8:09am

Keith Allen Batsell, 62, of Mexico, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at his home.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Keith Allen Batsell, better known as “Chef” was born in Paris, Mo. on June 23, 1958, to George Allen and Addie Henrietta (Beauchamp) Batsell.
Keith attended Garfield Elementary School and graduated from Mexico High School in 1977. As a lifelong football lover, he played for the Mexico Bulldogs and college teams, all the while watching his beloved New Orleans Saints.

Debbie Jean (Barker) Usnick

Published by nathan@mexicole... on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 8:02am

Debbie Jean (Barker) Usnick, 52, of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Debbie was born on Sept. 19, 1968 in Mexico, the daughter of Howard W. and Shirley (Gibbons) Barker. On July 4, 1995 in Jefferson City, she married Thomas E. Usnick.

David Lee Coil

Published by circulation@mex... on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:09am

David Lee Coil, 81, of Benton City, passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

David was born on Feb. 26, 1939, in Mexico, the son of Carson and Lottie Coil. He married Nancy Deichman on Feb. 16, 1963.

David worked at A.P. Green for over 30 years. He enjoyed woodworking, collecting coins, trains and going on road trips. David loved spending time with his family.

Gladys Marie Farnen

Published by circulation@mex... on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 1:57pm

Funeral services for Gladys Marie Farnen, 81, of Centralia, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Salisbury. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Harrietta Sims Randolph

Published by nathan@mexicole... on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:57am

Harrietta Sims Randolph, 100, of Mexico, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at The Bluffs, in Columbia.

Private graveside services were held in Elmwood Cemetery.

There will be a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date.

Patricia K. Kroninger

Published by circulation@mex... on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:04am

Patricia K. Kroninger, 75, of Quincy, Ill., died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at 12:29 a.m. in Blessing Hospital.

Patricia was born May 2, 1945 in Mexico, a daughter of Edwin and Agnes Abele Seckler. She married Larry L. Kroninger on Oct. 20, 1962 in Tucson, Ariz. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2015.

Rosalie Graves

Published by nathan@mexicole... on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 2:19pm

Rosalie Graves, 90, of Sedalia, died at 12:35 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at the Four Seasons Living Center.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday Jan. 16, at Pickering Funeral Home in Mexico.

Visitation will be from Noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Rosalie was born on Feb. 20, 1930, in Mexico, the daughter of John and Ruby Mae (Early) Albright. She had previously been married to Alfred Endsley who died in 2004. In 1980 she married Earl Graves who preceded her in death in 1987.

Shirley Ann Haney

Published by nathan@mexicole... on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 2:17pm

Shirley Ann Haney, 75, of Centralia, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s – Audrain.

There will be no services.

Shirley was born on March 11, 1945, in Mexico, the daughter of Robert Arthur and Ruby Mae (Baysinger) Lower. She was previously married to Eddie Layman, John Barber and Fred Haney.

Shirley was an LPN, working most of her career at Pin Oaks Living Center. She enjoyed her time visiting with family and friends.

Ella Jane Tinker

Published by nathan@mexicole... on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 2:16pm

Ella Jane Tinker, 85, Centralia, passed away Sunday, Jan.10, 2021 at the Stuart House in Centralia.

She is survived by four sons Kevin Tinker and Chris of Centralia, Jeff Tinker and Donna of Centralia, Joey Willis and Christy of Clark, and Tommy Willis of Yates; two daughters, Tammy Tinker-Baker and Darin of Centralia, and Joyce Ward and Kenneth of Centralia; one sister, Jean Sapp and Wayne of Columbia; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends.

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