Kathi Boedeker, 71, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2025, at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville.

Kathi was born February 26, 1954, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Floyd Chesley Sharp and Alice Marie (Fannon) Emery. She was a graduate of Maryville High School and later retired from Energizer.

Kathi and Robert L. Boedeker were married on November 10, 1973, in Maryville, Missouri. He survives, and their love and life together will be remembered always.

Additional survivors include her children: Robert J. Boedeker, Joy E. Boedeker, Paul J. Boedeker, and Steven F. Boedeker; three grandchildren: Lilyahna V Harris, Darrion J. Harris, Jr., and Alayna E. Harris; and her siblings: Cheryl Myers, Cindy Laughlin, Juanita Gilbert, Roma Dawson, Bill Emery, Jerry Emery, Herbert "Tug" James Emery, Janelle Emery, and Robin Farnan.

Kathi was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Chesley Sharp and Alice Marie (Fannon) Emery, and her stepfather, Herbert Emery.

Mrs. Boedeker was cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held this Sunday, January 4th at the family home in town from 11:00am to 4:00pm.