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Dorothy Nolte

Dorothy Nolte

Jun 9, 2023

Dorothy Jean (Lansford) Nolte

August 29, 1928 – June 9, 2023

 

“This thou perceiv’st, which makes thy love more strong,

to love that well, which thou must leave ere long.”        Wm. Shakespeare, Sonnet 73

                                                           

Dorothy Nolte, 94, of Bryan, TX, joined her loved ones in heaven who have gone before her on June 9, 2023. Dorothy was...

Pauline M Bescheinen

Pauline M Bescheinen

Jun 3, 2023

 

Pauline M. Bescheinen, age 102, of Loose Creek, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Stonebridge in Westphalia surrounded by her loving family.

 

Pauline was born May 15, 1921, a daughter to the late John Gustave and Mary (Mertens) Kremer.

 

Pauline attended school at Immaculate Conception in Loose Creek.

 

On May 20, 1947, she was united...

Marla S. Lane

Marla S. Lane

May 18, 2023

Marla S. Lane, age 64, of Loose Creek, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her residence.

 

Marla was born on September 18, 1958, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late John and Agnes (Wieberg) Brenneke.  Her mother survives in Wardsville.

 

Marla was a 1977 graduate of Jefferson City High School.

 

On March 30, 1985, she...

John Joseph Neuner

John Joseph Neuner

May 17, 2023

 

John Joseph Neuner, age 77 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.

 

John was born September 4, 1945, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Joseph and Lorene (Branson) Neuner.

 

John was a 1963 graduate of Linn High School. 

 

On September 4, 1965, he was united in...

Dayton "Willie" William Butler

Dayton "Willie" William Butler

May 13, 2023

 

Dayton William Butler, known as “Willie” by his closest friends and family, was born September 28, 1987, and found peace with himself and his Lord on May 13, 2023.

 

Dayton was born in Kirksville, Missouri, son of Dayton Lee Butler and Sally Anne (Rowland) Butler of Milan, Missouri and brother to Rebecca Anne (Butler) Neuhalfen, now of Cameron,...

William (Bill) "Sonny Buscher

William (Bill) "Sonny Buscher

May 11, 2023

 

William (Bill) “Sonny” Buscher, age 67 of Loose Creek, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home.

 

Sonny was born August 2, 1955, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Clarence and Violet (Linhardt) Buscher.

 

Sonny attended Osage County R-2 schools in Linn.

 

He spent his whole life caring for his parents and the...

Raymond Ruettgers

Raymond Ruettgers

May 6, 2023

Raymond A. Ruettgers, 57, Loose Creek, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023.

 

He was born October 31, 1965, to Harry and Anna Marie (Werner) Ruettgers in Jefferson City.

 

Ray graduated from Fatima High School in 1985.  He was a skilled carpenter, plumber, mechanic, and all-around handy man.  Ray was a shy, quiet man with a big heart, though...

Carl Malan

Carl Malan

May 6, 2023

Carl Malan, age 83 of Linn, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his residence.

 

Carl was born January 30, 1940, in Linn, a son to the late Felix and Georgie (Baclesse) Malan.

 

He was a 1958 graduate of Linn High School. 

 

On July 8, 1980, he was united in marriage to Mildred Porting Russell in Valdosta,...

Margaret "Margie" Shelley

Margaret "Margie" Shelley

May 4, 2023

Margaret “Margie” Shelley, age 75 of Linn, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

 

Margie was born July 13, 1947, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Elmer and Agatha (Taube) Rackers. 

 

On October 8, 1966, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Shelley at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church...

Clark D. Dangler

Clark D. Dangler

Apr 21, 2023

Clark D. Dangler, age 79, of Lexington Nebraska passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Aspire of Oak Grove, Missouri.

 

Clark was born on May 6, 1943, in Grand Island, Nebraska, a son to the late Percy and Mildred (Nickel) Dangler.

 

Clark was employed with the City of Lexington for 19 years and Walmart of Lexington for...

Evelyn Sue Farnsworth

Evelyn Sue Farnsworth

Apr 20, 2023

 

Evelyn Sue Farnsworth, age 75, of Linn, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.

 

Sue was born on April 8, 1948, in Osage County, a daughter to the late Donald and Louise (Senevey) Crowe.

 

On November 23, 1964, she was united in marriage to Gerald Farnsworth in Linn.  Gerald...

Betty Jane Brune

Betty Jane Brune

Apr 14, 2023

 

Betty Jane Brune, age 84 of Loose Creek, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at her residence.

 

Betty was born November 20, 1938, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Alfred and Mildred (Haslag) Wilson.

 

She was a 1956 graduate of Fatima High School.

 

On May 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to Emil...

Jeanette Marie Samson-Balliz

Jeanette Marie Samson-Balliz

Apr 12, 2023

 

Jeanette Marie (Samson) Balliz, age 50 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

 

Jeanette was born July 1, 1972, in Jefferson City, a daughter to Ralph and Mary (Baumann) Samson. They survive of Linn.

 

Jeanette was a 1990 graduate of Linn High School.  She received her undergraduate...

Roscoe A. Roy

Roscoe A. Roy

Apr 7, 2023

Roscoe A. Roy, age 78, of Linn, Missouri, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, Missouri.

Roscoe was born on November 12, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky a son to the late Warren A. “Whitey” Roy and Margaret Sue (Borland) Roy.

Roscoe honorably served his country in the United...

Linda Sue Brandt

Linda Sue Brandt

Apr 7, 2023

Linda Sue Brandt, age 75, of Linn, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.

 

Linda was born on September 28, 1947, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Thomas and Mildred (Shouse) Cavender.

 

Linda attended Linn High School.  She was employed at Mosby for 40 years, retiring in June of 2018.

 

Linda was a member of...

Connie Brandt

Connie Brandt

Apr 3, 2023

Constance “Connie” Brandt, age 68, of Loose Creek, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 3, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.

 

Connie was born on June 30, 1954, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Herbert and Helen (Kliethermes) Kempker. 

 

Connie attended Immaculate Conception School in Loose Creek and...

Weldon "Bud" D. Frey

Weldon "Bud" D. Frey

Mar 29, 2023

Weldon “Bud” D. Frey, age 92, of Linn, MO, passed away at Stonebridge Westphalia on March 29, 2023.

  Bud was born December 25, 1930 in Morrison, MO, the youngest and only son of Oscar and Leona (Oncken) Frey. Much of his childhood was spent with his Aunt Elsie and Uncle Eddie Vogelsang. 

  Bud graduated from Chamois school in...

James "Jim" Leo Rotter

James "Jim" Leo Rotter

Mar 24, 2023

 

James “Jim” L. Rotter, age 81 of Loose Creek, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Oak Tree Villas in Jefferson City.

 

Jim was born February 20, 1942, in Bonnots Mill, a son to the late Leo and Mary Catherine (Kirsch) Rotter.

 

Jim was a 1960 graduate of Fatima High School.  He proudly served his country in...

Stephen Alex McGhghy

Stephen Alex McGhghy

Mar 24, 2023

 

 

Stephen Alex McGhghy, age 34 of Linn, passed away on Friday March 24, 2023, in Linn.

 

Stephen was born September 5, 1988, in St Louis, a son to the late Mark W. Brummitt and Callie McGhghy-Morgan who survives of Litchfield, IL.

 

Stephan attended Collinsville, IL High School and received his GED. When time permitted, he also...

Ronald Leo Franken

Ronald Leo Franken

Mar 23, 2023

 

Ronald L. Franken, age 81 of Linn, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his residence.

 

Ronald was born January 28, 1942, in Linn, a son to the late Vincent and Marie (Schaefer) Franken.

 

Ronald attended school in Linn and later received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri.

 

Ronald was a father, a farmer,...