Obituaries

Stephen Ernest Madorin, 77, died We d n e s d a y, May 27, 2026 at his home in Wichita, Kan. He was born on Nov. 5, 1948 in Sedalia, Mo. Stephen was raised in Sedalia where he graduated from Smith Cotton High School. He later received a Bachelor’s Degree from the Berklee School of Music in Boston.

Ronald Henry “Ron” Burfeind, 89, of rural Malta Bend, died Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

Jose Alfredo Valle Medina passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 50. He was born in Mexico on Oct. 13, 1975. At 14, he moved to Washington State, where he built a new life and lasting connections. In 2002, Jose moved to Iowa, where he met his wife, Eve. Together they raised their children—Adrian, Desiree, Israel, and Elena. In 2022, the family moved to Missouri, where Jose continued building and creating through his work with Alma Warehouse.

Dennis Hubert “Denny” Grannemann, age 86 of Higginsville, passed away on June 12, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center after a battle with a long illness.

October 30, 1940 - June 7, 2026 Janice Elizabeth Hawkins, 85, of Richmond, Missouri, entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior at home, surrounded by the love of her family as they sang her favorite gospel hymns.

November 11, 1951 - June 6, 2026

June 10, 1976 - June 9, 2026

January 6, 1964 - June 7 , 2026 Timothy “Tim” Blaine Brown, 62, of Lexington, Missouri a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 7,2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Bom on January 6,1964, in Columbia, Missouri, To Alvin and Glenda (Hickey) Brown. Tim’s life was a testament to kindness, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to family.

April 15, 1937 - June 11,2026

October 22, 1954 - June 11, 2026