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Mark Anthony Lieneke

Mark Anthony Lieneke

Jun 11, 2025

Mark Anthony Lieneke, age 63, of Chamois, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Mark was born in Jefferson City, on July 19, 1961, to the late Marvin and Marie (Deeken) Lieneke. His mother survives in Westphalia. On November 14, 2012, he married Robin Wirz in Rolla. Robin survives at their residence.

Mark...

Sallie D. Hunt

Sallie D. Hunt

Jun 10, 2025

Sallie D. Hunt, 65, Centralia, MO passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. 

She was born July 10, 1959, in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of the late Billie and Helen (Voss) Owens. 

She was one of nine children, and from the beginning of her life was marked by strength, love and had a heart...

Bradley Dee Prater

Bradley Dee Prater

Jun 10, 2025

Bradley Dee Prater, age 60 of Freedom, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his residence.

Brad was born October 30, 1964, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Basil and Lillian (Kixmueller) Prater.

He was a 1983 graduate of Linn High School and later graduated from the Heavy Equipment Program at Linn Tech now State Technical College of Missouri.

Brad was...

Darwin "Doc" Lee Kraenow

Darwin "Doc" Lee Kraenow

Jun 7, 2025

Darwin “Doc” Lee Kraenow, age 91, of Linn, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville.

He was born August 13, 1933, in Bland, a son to the late Alvin and Tillie (Hunke) Kraenow.

Darwin was a 1951 graduate of Linn High School. He was in the Army from 1953 to 1955 as a private with the...

Marina Sue Wood

Marina Sue Wood

Jun 4, 2025

Marina S. Wood, age 78 of Fenton, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her residence.

Marina Was born October 11, 1946, in St Louis, a daughter to the late Floyd and Marie (Branson) Carwile.

Marina was a 1964 graduate of Cleveland High School in St. Louis.

On May 14, 1966, she was united in marriage to Donald Wood in St. Louis and he...

Lois DeBoeuf

Lois DeBoeuf

Jun 2, 2025

Lois DeBoeuf, age 65, of Green City, formerly of Linn, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Lois was born on April 12, 1959, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, a daughter to the late Franklin Fowler and Geraldine (Rountree) McNeil.

Lois’s father was in the Air Force. They were stationed in Taiwan, Crete...

Kenneth "Kenny" Shelley

Kenneth "Kenny" Shelley

May 29, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” Shelley, age 85, of Linn, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence.

Kenneth was born on November 22, 1939, in Chamois, a son to the late William Shelley Sr. and Marie (Vehlewald) Shelley.

Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

On October 8, 1966, he was united in marriage to Margaret “Margie” Rackers at St....

Kelly Head

Kelly Head

May 27, 2025

Kelly Head, age 58, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Kelly was born on February 26, 1967, in Washington, a son to the late Sonny and Marcie (Guthrie) Head.

On July 25, 2020, he was united in marriage to Deborah Fischer in Chamois. Deborah survives at their home.

He was self-employed...

Peggy Sue Eynard

Peggy Sue Eynard

May 23, 2025

Peggy Sue Eynard, age 77, of Jefferson City formerly of Osage County, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. Prior to Peggy’s passing, she lived at Heisinger Bluffs Riverview Assisted Living. She called the staff and residents there her second family.

Peggy was born January 22, 1948, in Cole County, a daughter...

Helen Dorothy Rudroff

Helen Dorothy Rudroff

May 23, 2025

Helen Dorothy (Grellner) Rudroff, age 97 of Rich Fountain, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born November 1, 1927, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Henry and Anna (Bauer) Grellner.

She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School.

On June 17, 1950, she was united in marriage to Albert “Bert” Henry Rudroff at...

Clarabelle Dorweiler

Clarabelle Dorweiler

May 15, 2025

Clarabelle Dorweiler, 104, of Linn, passed away peacefully on the family farm May 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Clarabelle Teresa Haslag was born on February 20, 1921, in Frankenstein, Missouri to the late August Haslag and Mary Gertrude Stiefermann. Clarabelle was their only daughter who was raised with three older brothers: Sylvester (“Syl”), Raphael (“Ray”), and Bertinus (“Bert”). She...

Kevin Horton

Kevin Horton

May 12, 2025

Kevin Horton, 63, of Center, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Westview Nursing Home, surrounded by the compassionate care of those who had become like family to him.

Born on January 7, 1962, in Missouri, Kevin was the beloved son of Frederick and Sheila (Wyatt) Horton. From the very beginning, Kevin brought light and laughter into the...

Mariland Hackmann

Mariland Hackmann

May 8, 2025

Mariland Hackmann, age 89 of Linn, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.

Mariland was born June 16, 1935, in Fredericksburg, a daughter to the late Hugh and Ida (Lange) McGuire.

She attended school in Fredericksburg.

On February 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to Clarence H. Hackmann in Morrison. He preceded her in death on...

Julie Ann Smart

Julie Ann Smart

May 5, 2025

Julie Ann (Mitchell) Smart, age 60, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Julie was born on June 5, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, a daughter to the late Eugene Mitchell, Jr. and Barbara (Parmeter) Mannon. Her mother survives in Linn.

Julie known as “Pooh” to her family and friends earned her...

Alice Elaine Rosemann

Alice Elaine Rosemann

May 3, 2025

Alice Elaine Rosemann, age 83, of Bunker, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Alice was born on September 16, 1941, in Wentzville, a daughter to the late John A. and Mariam L. (Goltermann) Strunk.

Alice graduated from Assumption High School in O’ Fallon. She later earned her teaching certificate from Harris Teacher’s...

Curtiss Stapleton

Curtiss Stapleton

Apr 30, 2025

Curtiss Stapleton, age 48, of Linn, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his residence.

Curtiss was born on November 20, 1976, in Grapevine, Texas, a son to the late Marvin and Betty (Shaw) Stapleton. His mother survives in the State of Texas.

He was a 1993 graduate of Collinsville High School in Collinsville, Texas and he later earned a...

Joyce Diane Symmonds

Joyce Diane Symmonds

Apr 6, 2025

Joyce Diane Symmonds passed away Sunday April 6, 2025. Joyce had fought a long and courageous battle against the ravages of Parkinson’s disease. She died peacefully at home accompanied by her husband of 62 yrs, James Symmonds.

Joyce was born Dec 5, 1939, in Coffeyville, KS, a daughter to the late Harry and Lois (Brandes) Hopkins. She was a 1957 graduate...

Wanda J. Bunch

Wanda J. Bunch

Apr 5, 2025

Wanda J. Bunch, age 82, of Linn, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City.

She was born on July 6, 1942, in Rocheport, a daughter to the late William and Mildred (Benson) Waggoner. She attended grade school in Bonnots Mill and was a 1960 graduate of Fatima High School.

Wanda was employed as Osage County Deputy...

Carol Jean Stieferman

Carol Jean Stieferman

Mar 26, 2025

Carol Jean Stieferman, age 85, of Loose Creek, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Oak Tree Villa in Jefferson City.

She was born on May 16, 1939, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Backes) Koenigsfeld.

Carol was a 1957 graduate of Linn High School. She had completed all credits needed by the end of her...

David H. Tripp

David H. Tripp

Mar 23, 2025

David H. Tripp, age 81, of Holts Summit, formerly of Bonnots Mill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on February 27, 1944, in Mexico, a son to the late Harold and Dorothy (Scott) Tripp.

David was a 1962 graduate of Jefferson City High School.

On...