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Dennis R. Toops

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Dennis R. Toops, 72, of Lebanon, Missouri died Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Lebanon, Missouri.

He was born June 6, 1953, in Lebanon, Missouri to Harry and Edna (Sein) Toops.

Dennis was a construction worker.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lester and Alvin Toops.

Dennis was united in marriage to Kathy Caudle on March 25, 1977. Together they shared forty-eight years of love and laughter, side by side.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy (Caudle) Toops; four sons, Darain Brown and his wife Shelley, Todd Brown and his wife Cheryl, Denny Toops and his wife Lori, Josh Toops and his wife Crystal; nine grandchildren, Derrick and his wife Kaity, Breanna, Molly and her husband Garrett, Maddie, Carter, Addie, Alli, Alyssa, and Millie; two great-grandchildren, Nash and Nora; three sisters, Elsie Miller, Virginia Taylor and Janice Headrick; other relatives and many dear friends.

Memorial services for Dennis R. Toops will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel with family members speaking. Visitation will be held at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, Saturday, October 25, 2025, immediately following services.

Memorials have been suggested to St. Jude’s. Donations can be let at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, P.O. Box 948 or 1001 N. Lynn, Lebanon, Mo. 65536.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.