Charles and Viola Stetzenbach's Obituaries

Charles and Viola Stetzenbach

Viola Katheryn (Lawson) Stetzenbach Obituary (7.24.1943 - 4.17.2021)

Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach, 77, of Sedalia, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home.

There will be a graveside celebration of life service at Miller's Chapel Cemetery to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Show-Me Christian Youth Home in care of Rea Funeral Chapel in Sedalia. Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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Published in SedaliaDemocrat.com from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2021.

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Aunt Viola's passing is truly heartbreaking as she was my favorite aunt on my mother's side. I remember her laughter and crazy sense of humor. I also remember how loyal and loving she was to family.

She had a generous spirit and was gifted with the practice of hospitality. She will be missed.

I hope to someday be reunited with her in Heaven.

May the good Lord bless and comfort her loved ones.

- Angela Somers Wittman

This is a photo of me and Aunt Viola who might have been 16 years old when it was taken. I remember she bought me a life size "walking doll" when I was 4 years old with her own hard earned money she earned as a "car hop" at Steak-n-Shake in Florissant, Missouri.

My favorite pic of Aunt Viola - she was funning around in this pose, but there's no denying she was a beauty. :)

Aunt Viola's children (left to right): Barbara, Jimmy, Janie and Roger.

Left to right top row: Viola Lawson, Reiko Lawson, Marsha Lawson.

Second row: Bertha Lawson, father Ace Lawson, Jimmy Lawson on lap,

Charlie Lawson, mother Ann Lawson, and Mary Lawson.

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Obituary for Charles William Stetzenbach

Charles William Stetzenbach, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 16, 1935, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Frances and Mary Violet Stetzenbach, who preceded him in death.

On November 9, 1963, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach, who preceded him in death on April 17, 2021.

Charlie enjoyed fishing and being outside. He was an outdoorsman. He loved to tell stories. He loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Charlie is survived by three children, Barbara Stetzenbach of Sedalia, Marsha Welsh of Olathe, KS, and Roger Stetzenbach (Racheal) of Sedalia; five grandchildren, Heather, Danielle, Christian, Savannah, and Dylan; five great-grandchildren, Abel, Bentley, Nala, Mylo, Maci, Simba, and one on the way.

Besides his parents and wife, Charlie is preceded in death by two brothers, Lavern Stetzenbach and Alan Stetzenbach; three sisters, Estelle Mae, June, and one who passed at birth; three sons, Charles Hammond, Michael Hammond, and James Stetzenbach.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Burial will be at Miller's Chapel Cemetery, Longwood, MO.

Honorary bearers will be his son, daughter, and grandkids.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Source: https://reafuneralservice.com/obituaries/charles-william-stetzenbach/

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