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Karen Stauffer Obituary

Karen Jean Stauffer, age 72, of Windsor, Missouri, passed away at Hospice House, in North Kansas City, Missouri on February 7, 2026.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 4pm with a memorial service to follow at 5:30pm at Heckart Funeral Home, 903 S Ohio Avenue, Sedalia, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by SedaliaDemocrat.com from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2026.

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4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Heckart Funeral Home & Cremation Services

903 S Ohio Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301

Feb

21

Memorial service

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Heckart Funeral Home & Cremation Services

903 S Ohio Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301

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