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1930
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2009
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Helen Verts Obituary
She was born Feb. 21, 1930, in Cooper County, a daughter of Edson and Gertrude Hoff Haller. On June 18, 1950, in Kozad, NE, she married Charles T. Verts, who died Aug. 14, 1997.
Mrs. Verts was the proprietor of Kay's Greenhouse. She was a member of Maplewood Church and the Sedalia Garden Club. She enjoyed sewing and gardening.
Surviving are two sons, David Verts, of Sedalia, and Dale Verts, and his wife, Candace, of Florence; a daughter, Djuana Osby, and her husband, Peer, of Lakewood, CO; five grandchildren, Kayla Osby, Alexa Osby, Remington Verts, Savannah Verts, and Abigail Verts; two sisters, Alice Painter and Alvera Baslee; and a brother, Milford Haller.
She was preceded in death by a son, Daryl Verts; and two brothers, Harold and Andrew Haller.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Heckart Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Todd Forman officiating.
Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Heckart Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to American Heart Association.
Condolences may be offered at www.heckartfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Verts
4 Entries
Kevin Walker
October 4, 2009
Dale and Djuana, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you both. I remember all the times we had when you lived on Broadway, my family on 7th.
I am sorry I missed the services. Please take care. Get ahold of me sometime. Would love to hear from you two.
Kevin C. Walker
October 2, 2009
Djuana and family, Just know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother (and brothers) put up with a lot with our sleep-overs! Take care, Michelle
(Rhoads) Swords.
Bill Garrison
October 2, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Garrison
Bob Asbury
October 1, 2009
Dear Family, None of you will probably remember us. We knew your parents when Djuana came into the family and you were living on Broadway. We have fond memories and are sorry to hear of your lose. You have our deepest sympathy.
Bob and Pat Asbury
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