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Velma Gottschalk Obituary
Houstonia
Velma Dawn Gottschalk, 37, of Houstonia, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at I-70 Community Hospital in Sweet Springs. She was born May 17, 1976 in Sweet Springs, a daughter of Don and Reeca (Tuggle) Arnold.
Velma was a 1994 graduate of Smithton High School. She was a very artistic person and loved scrapbooking, painting and drawing. She aspired to be a published author and was in the process of working on a book.
Besides her parents, she is survived by one son, Trevor Gottschalk of the home; her maternal grandpa, Dan (Martha) Tuggle, of Sedalia; two sisters, Allison (Rick) Johnson, of Houstonia, and Hope Arnold, of Houstonia; two brothers, Jared (Shela) Arnold, of Houstonia, Eric Arnold (Lacy Hiller), of Houstonia; three nephews, Keaton, Devon and Brady; and three nieces, Taylar, Makayla and Emma.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Joe and Esther Arnold; and her maternal grandma, Allison Tuggle.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia with Chaplin Ray Haught officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the family in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences to the family at www.reafuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Velma Gottschalk
December 6, 2013
She was a very good friend to me. I will miss her so much.
George , Shawn,Christina Holt
December 6, 2013
VELMA Was a friend in are Hearts for many years! so sorry for the loss. she will be always in are Heart's.
December 6, 2013
Our condolences to the family of Velma Dawn Gottschalk. State Fair Floral
Lisa Cooper
December 6, 2013
Velma, Was a kind spirit and good friend to me and my family. I have know her since we worked together at McDonalds years ago. She always made me laugh and always had my back. We will miss her. Saying prayers for all of her family and friends.
Amanda
December 6, 2013
Vee you will be greatly missed. Mom is not taking your passing the easiest. Trevor I am sorry for your loss, and the rest of vee"s family and friends
Amanda
December 6, 2013
Vee you will be missed. My mom isn't taking this news the best.I'm sorry for your loss trevor, and the rest of vees family.
Angela Moreau
December 5, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Velma was a good friend to me and I respected her greatly. I will miss her.
December 5, 2013
Dan and Martha, so sorry for your family. You will be in my prayers. Priscilla McCabe
Liz Whitson
December 5, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, Velma was always a very sweet person. She will be missed.
December 5, 2013
Don And Reeca
So sorry to here about Velma she was a sweet girl I will keep you in my prayers
Paul Gann
tammy garcia "cramer"
December 5, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss, Velma was a great friend and i'll miss her dearly.
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