Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial

On June 3, 2020 at 11:30 am, Sheriff Andrew Clark was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 36 and M Highway, near Osborn, while responding to assist a deputy in an emergency situation. Sheriff Clark's vehicle was southbound on State Highway M crossing over to eastbound Highway 36 near Osborn, Missouri when his vehicle was struck in the passenger side by an SUV. Sheriff Clark was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the other vehicle sustained min...or injuries. Sheriff Clark was survived by his wife and four children. Graveside Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Oak Cemetery: 8875 West Highway 6 Amity, MO 64422 with Full Police Honors. Due to Covid-19 no Visitation is scheduled and Social Distancing must be followed at the Graveside. Services under direction of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville online condolences. http://turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions: Junior Deputy Program of DeKalb County/Oak Christian Church/ Leah Mason-Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). C/O Turner Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 350 Maysville, MO 64469. Andrew Clark Obituary 1976-2020 Sheriff Andrew Deric Clark, age 43, was born September 11, 1976 the son of Robert Wayne and Sandra Sue (Pearl) Clark in St. Joseph, MO and passed away serving the citizens of DeKalb County, June 3, 2020. Andy was a Graduate of Maysville High School Class of 1994. On October 5, 2002, Andy and Jodi Taylor were united in marriage in Fairport, Missouri. Andy was a member of Oak Christian Church and was baptized at Fairport Baptist Church. He was a man of many talents, as he was an Insurance Agent for several years, Taxidermist, Carpenter, and Law Enforcement Officer. Preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents, Max and Betty Pearl; Paternal Grandparents Clarence and Fern Clark; aunt Nancy Hahn; and cousin Alex Pearl. Survivors include his wife Jodi, of the home; four children, Brianna, Brooklyn, Alexavier, and Chloe; parents; brother, Scott (Teresa) Clark; mother-in-law, Kandy Owen; father-in-law, Randy Taylor; two brother-in-laws, Scott and Randall (Laney) Taylor; sister-in-law, Jasmine (Jeff) Millenbrauch, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Oak Cemetery: 8875 West Highway 6 Amity, MO 64422 with Full Police Honors. Due to Covid-19 no Visitation is scheduled and Social Distancing must be followed at the Graveside. Services under direction of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville online condolences. In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions: Junior Deputy Program of DeKalb County/Oak Christian Church/ Leah Mason-Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). C/O Turner Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 350 Maysville, MO 64469

It is with great regret that we must inform you that the 2020 Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial Service at the Capitol in Jefferson City on May 2 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Springfield Police Officer Chris Walsh was shot and killed as he and another officer confronted an active shooter at a convenience store at 2885 E Chestnut Expressway. On March 15, 2020, at 11:24 p.m., Springfield Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Battlefield Rd. and Lone Pine Ave. regarding a shooting. While en route, multiple shooting calls were received, including one at 2100 S Ingram Mill and another at Sunshine and Hwy 65. Another call came in at 11:43 and o...Continue reading

Lakeshire Chief of Police Wayne Neidenberg suffered a fatal heart attack after assisting at the scene of a rollover crash at the intersection of Highway K and Crusher Drive in O'Fallon, Missouri. He was en route home when he came across the crash. He radioed for assistance and then provided aid to the crash victims. Once the scene was stabilized with local first responders Chief Neidenberg continued his drive home. He collapsed a short time after arriving home. Chief Neidenberg was a U.S. Army veteran and had served in law enforcement for 18 years. He had served with the St. Louis County Police Department before joining the Lakeshire Police Department. He is survived by his wife, four children, three grandchildren, and brother.

Police Officer Michael Langsdorf was shot and killed on Sunday, June 23, 2019 after responding to a call at Clay's Food Market, 6250 Page Avenue in Wellston involving a man attempting to cash a fraudulent check at 4:40 pm. Officer Langsdorf was shot during a struggle with a suspect ensuing his arrival that was captured on the store's security video. Officer Langsdorf was rushed to Barnes Jewish Hospital were he later died. Two suspects were taken into custody. Officer Langsdo...rf served with the North County Police Cooperative for only three months and had previously served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his daughter and son, fiancée, and parents. Visitation: Sunday, June 30, 2019 12pm-6pm Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary 6464 Chippewa Street St. Louis, Missouri 63109 Funeral Service Monday, July 1, 2019 10am Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 4431 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63108 Interment (Immediately following Funeral Service) Resurrection Cemetery 6901 MacKenzie Road St. Louis, Missouri 63123

Greene County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Roberts drowned after his patrol car was swept into the swollen Pomme de Terre River in the area of Cabin Creek Road and Farm Road 2 on September 7, 2018 at 8:30 pm. He had responded to a 911 hangup call in the area and was returning into service when he made an emergency radio broadcast stating his vehicle had been swept off of the road in floodwaters. After an intensive search, rescue crews located his vehicle approximately 50 yards downstream and recovered Deputy Roberts' body from inside. Deputy Roberts had served with the Greene County Sheriff's Office for one year and had previously served with the Willard Police Department for 3 1/2 years. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, his 7 year-old daughter and his parents. Interment: Greenlawn Memorial Garden North, Springfield, Missouri.

Miller County Deputy Sheriff Casey Shoemate was killed in a vehicle crash on Route Y, just north of Rabbit Hill Road, while responding to a structure fire at a fellow employee's house. He collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle during the response. Deputy Shoemate was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was flown to a local hospital in serious condition. Deputy Shoemate had served with the Miller County Sheriff's Office for one year, joining the Sheriffs departm...ent last October after previously serving with the Eldon Police Department following his graduation from the Missouri Sheriff's Association Academy in 2013. He is survived by his two children, fiancee, parents, and several siblings. An account set up at the Central Bank of the Lake of the Ozarks under the "Casey Shoemate Memorial Fund" for Deputy Shoemate's two young children Samuel, 7 and Dawn, 3. Visitation: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with Cpl Brian Jarrett officiating: Church of Osage Hills, 5237 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach. Burial: Eldon City Cemetery in Eldon.

Clinton police officer Christopher Morton was shot and fatally wounded after responding to a disturbance call in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue in Clinton. On Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 9:20 pm three officers responded to a 911 hangup call in which two women were heard screaming in the background. The officers encountered a woman at the front door and entered to check on the welfare of the second woman in the house. Once inside the house, a male suspect opened fire on the ...officers from inside the home with a semi-automatic rifle. The officers returned fire and all three officers were wounded. The three officers were taken to an area hospital where Officer Morton succumbed to his wounds. The suspect, convicted felon James Waters, barricaded himself inside a room in the home for several hours. A SWAT team entered the home at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday and found Waters dead. The women in the house at the time were not injured. It was later determined that the officers had been misdirected to the wrong residence by an error in the 911 system. Officer Morton had served as both a reserve officer and full-time officer with the Clinton Police Department for three years as well as serving as a police officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs. He had recently returned to full-time status following the line of duty death of Police Officer Gary Michael on August 6th, 2017. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and had been twice deployed, serving in both Afghanistan and Kosovo where he served as a combat engineer and a radio communications manager. He was survived by his parents and siblings.

Marshal Kevin Dziejma of the Miramiguoa Police Department suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting a traffic stop at the intersection of North Miramiguoa Street and South Miramiguoa Street at approximately 4:35 pm. He was conducting warrant checks on two subjects when he suddenly collapsed. The occupants of the car noticed Marshal Dziejma to be in distress and flagged down a passing motorist for assistance. Two deputies responding to back him up performed CPR for 10 m...inutes until EMS units arrived. He was transported to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan where he passed away a short time later. Marshal Dziejma had served in law enforcement for seven years and was the agency's only law enforcement officer. He was survived by his wife, an adult son and daughter

Clinton Police Officer Gary Michael was shot and killed during a traffic stop in the area of East Green Street and North 2nd Street on Sunday 08-06-2017 at approximately 10:45 pm. When Officer Michael stopped the vehicle for suspected registration violation, the driver exited the vehicle and opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Michael was able to return fire. It is not known if the suspect was wounded. The suspect fled the scene in the vehicle then crashed t...wo blocks away. The suspect, Ian McCarty, then fled on foot and remains at large. Henry County warrants for first-degree murder and armed criminal action were issued for suspect Ian McCarthy. Officer Michael had served with the Clinton Police Department for less than one year. He is survived by his wife and two step-children. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Chief of Police Clinton Police Department 101 East Ohio Street Clinton, MO 64735 (660) 885-2679