Laura Lesmeister, age 65 of Montrose, Missouri, passed away, Friday, April 24th, 2026 at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City, Missouri. There are no services scheduled at this time. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Laura Sue Lesmeister was born on September 3, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Marion Gene Franse and Donna (Prettyman) Franse.

Laura graduated from Cass Midway High school. She was a hard worker most of her life to give for her family. Laura loved to travel and loved books more than people. She never was one to ask for anything. Her family was very important to her. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother Marty Franse. Survivors include her husband Norman Dale Lesmeister, her three children Justin Lee Linder, Michael Gene Linder, and Christina Dawn (Linder) Anderson, her grandchildren; Ethan, Maria, Wyatt, Cassidy, Scarlett, Mason, Timothy, Jonah, and Colter, her sisters; Diana Ford and Sherry Brewster.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary submitted by family.