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Heckart Funeral Home - SedaliaDeborah Agnew Obituary
Deborah Ann Agnew, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home.
She was born May 28, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, daughter of Joseph and Elsie Boucher.
On December 13, 1980, she was married to Stephen Agnew.
Deborah worked as a medical technologist for over 45 years.
Her life centered around her children and her grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
Surviving are her mother, Elsie Michels; three children, Adam (Denisse) Agnew, Heather (Jim) Benka, and Sarah Agnew (Corey Branch); grandchildren, Lukas, Benjamin, Matthew, Avery, Ryan, Jordan, Payton, Nathan, Parker and Madeline; and a sister, Sandy Oberkfell.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Boucher; husband, Stephen Agnew; and son, Joseph Agnew.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cottleville, MO.
Burial will be in Ste. Philippine Cemetery in St. Charles, MO.
Memorials are suggested to St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Sedalia Animal Shelter.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, MO.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
1355 Motherhead Rd, Cottleville, MO 63304
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