Funeral Announcements for August 21, 2020

A private urn committal for John Ethan Allen, formerly of Sedalia, will be at Willamette National Cemetery of Portland, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center-Celilo Chapel, Oregon.

There are no services scheduled for Joel Paul Brandt, 32, of Marshall, formerly of Sedalia. Cremation is under the direction of Campbell-Cast Funeral Home, Holden.

A memorial service for Jo Ann Elwell, 86, of Sedalia, formerly of La Monte, will be held at a later date. Burial will be at La Monte Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

A Celebration of Life for Danny Wayne "Coach" Dick, 70, of Tipton, will be Friday, Aug. 21, at the Tipton Country Club. As a precaution, there will be no indoor service. Instead, people are encouraged to stop in the clubhouse to pay respects to Rose, then visit the remainder of the family and the memorials, which will be outdoors. The family is asking that anyone who comes indoors to please wear a face covering. The family will be available from 5 p.m. to dark when a fireworks display in Danny's honor will begin. Arrangements are under the direction of Meisenheimer Funeral Home in Tipton.

Funeral services for William E. “Bill” Mertgen, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at St. John United Church of Christ in Florence. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial will take place in St. John UCC Cemetery in Florence.