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Wilfred Casper Luebbert
Oct 3, 2025
Wilfred Casper Luebbert, age 86, of Jefferson City, formerly of Rich Fountain, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City.
Wilfred was born on May 13, 1939, in Elsberry, a son to the late Lawrence and Clementine Brandt Luebbert.
He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rich Fountain and was a 1957 graduate of Fatima High School.
On...
Lynn Thuli
Oct 8, 2025
Lynn Thuli, age 70, of Chamois, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Lynn was born on July 18, 1955, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, a daughter to the late Charles and Lorraine (Hofstetter) Gilbert, I.
She was a 1973 graduate of Chamois High School.
On April 9, 1977, she was united in marriage to...
Ruth Ann Tynes
Oct 5, 2025
From her beautiful gardens, to her many baked treats, to her warm hugs, quick laugh, and ready “yes” to a board game—Ruth Ann Tynes sowed seeds of love that made all those around her feel welcome and special. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids. Ruth Ann died peacefully on October...
Joseph "Joey" "Joe Joe" Leo Neuner
Sep 29, 2025
Joseph Leo (Joey, Joe Joe) Neuner, 67, formerly of Rich Fountain, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at SSM Health - St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, surrounded by members of his family.
He was born November 15, 1957, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the sixth of thirteen children to Hubert and Evelyn (Luecke) Neuner. For the past eleven years, he...
Patricia Ann Baker
Sep 22, 2025
Patricia Baker, age 87, of Jefferson City, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Pat was born on February 12, 1938, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a daughter to the late Joseph and Cora (Schnee) West.
She was a graduate of Williamsport High School.
On August 24, 1961, Pat was...
Sam Kremer
Sep 10, 2025
Sam Kremer, age 73, of Bonnots Mill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Sam was born on October 17, 1951, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Henry and Legora (Backes) Kremer.
He was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Loose Creek and attended Fatima High School.
On March 3,...
Geraldine Louise Hales
Sep 8, 2025
Geraldine Louise Hales (Jerry) was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 10, 1930, where she spent her earliest years. She moved to Arizona for her elementary schooling and graduated from Glendale Union High School. She spent a year in Japan after WWII, and after high school she joined the Women’s Army Corp where she made many lifelong friends. After...
Margaret Agatha (Bescheinen) Kliethermes
Sep 6, 2025
Margaret Agatha (Bescheinen) Kliethermes, 99, of Loose Creek, passed peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the Auburn Ridge Living Center in Wardsville.
She was born on August 15, 1926, in Loose Creek, the youngest child of Francis “Frank” William and Catherine Elizabeth (Schaefer) Bescheinen.
She married Francis H. Kliethermes, on June 24, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church in Loose Creek. He preceded...
Gerald "Jerry" F. Lehmen
Sep 1, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” F. Lehmen, age 82 of Rich Fountain, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at his residence.
Jerry was born September 27, 1942, in Summerfield, a son to the late Cletus and Clara (Krieg) Lehmen.
Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Fatima High School.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict as well as...
Cheryl L. Abendschein
Aug 27, 2025
Cheryl Lynne (Owens) Abendschein, age 67, of Owensville, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Belleview Valley Nursing Home in Belleview.
Cheryl was born on November 18, 1957, in St. Louis County, a daughter to the late William Owens and Shelba (Bacon) Larimore. Her mother survives in Sullivan.
Cheryl was a 1976 graduate of Linn High School. She grew up in...
Jeanne M. Knollmeyer
Aug 26, 2025
Jeanne M. Knollmeyer, age 90, of Bonnots Mill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Westphalia Hills in Westphalia.
Jeanne was born on June 5, 1935, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Frank M. and Louise M. (Dulle) Fausell
Jeanne was a 1953 graduate of St. Peters High School in Jefferson City.
On February 13, 1960, Jeanne was united...
Frank Beller
Aug 17, 2025
Frank Beller, age 85 of Linn, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born April 7, 1940, in Linn, a son to the late James and Cora (Knoerr) Beller.
He attended Linn High School and was a 1958 graduate of DeAndreis High School in St. Louis.
Frank proudly served his country in the United...
Joanie Olivia Baclesse
Aug 17, 2025
Joanie Olivia Baclesse, age 84, of Linn, passed away on August 17, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Joanie spent her last moments with those she cherished most by her side.
She was born to the late Bernard and Zelda (Clark) Prince in St. Louis on July 9, 1941. She received her elementary, junior high and part of her high school...
Rosalia Catherine Rufi
Aug 16, 2025
Rosalia Catherine Rufi, age 93, of Rich Fountain, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Rosalia was born on June 14, 1932, in Rich Fountain, a daughter to the late Andrew and Ida (Vossen) Luecke.
She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rich Fountain.
On...
Mary Ann Blair
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Ann Blair, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully fortified by the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on August 7, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born to Anton Rustemeyer and Mary (Reinkemeyer) Rustemeyer on December 25, 1932, early Christmas morning, Mary Ann brought warmth and joy to those around her, with her eldest brother joking "but...
Arthur L. Busch, Jr.
Aug 1, 2025
Arthur L. Busch, Jr., age 78, of Russellville, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his residence.
Arthur was born on September 7, 1946, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Arthur Busch, Sr., and Arline (Herndon) Busch.
Arthur was a 1964 graduate of Linn High School, and he later attended MU in Columbia and Linn Technical College in Linn....
Donald R. Wood
Jul 22, 2025
Donald R. Wood, age 81 of Fenton, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center in Valley Park, MO.
Donald was born February 8, 1944, in St Louis, a son to the late Donald and Adele (Zahari) Wood.
In 1966 he was united in marriage to Marina Carwile in St. Louis. She preceded him in death on June...
Bernard "Ben" August Lage
Jul 18, 2025
Bernard “Ben” August Lage, age 87 of Taos, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Ben was born on October 19, 1937, in Taos, a son to the late Andrew Bernard and Theresa Bernadine (Veltrop) Lage.
On April 26, 1969, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay Tollinger at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...
Mark Douglas Plegge
Jul 12, 2025
Mark Douglas Plegge, aged 60 of O’Fallon, IL, passed away peacefully at his sister’s residence in Vienna surrounded by his family.
Mark was born June 9, 1965, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Dr. Eugene Plegge and Evelyn (Pohlmann) Plegge who survives of Linn.
Mark was a 1983 graduate of Linn High School and a 1988 graduate of the University...
Dorothy Mae Bias
Jul 11, 2025
Dorothy Mae Bias, age 95 of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.
Dorothy was born April 24, 1930, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Marcus and Hettie (Bernard) Zumwalt.
She attended school in Jefferson City and was a homemaker.
On January 3, 1947, she was united in marriage to Clellan Bias in Jefferson City....
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