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Joseph "Joe" F. Schollmeyer, Jr.

Joseph "Joe" F. Schollmeyer, Jr.

Nov 19, 2021

Joseph “Joe” F. Schollmeyer, Jr., age 85 of Taos, passed away, Friday, November 19, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. Joe was born September 20, 1936, in Chamois, a son to the late Joseph F. Schollmeyer, Sr., and Legora (Straub) Schollmeyer. He was a 1955 graduate of Chamois High School. On May 27, 1961, he was united...

Terrie Renee King

Terrie Renee King

Nov 17, 2021

Terrie Renee King, age 57 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Terrie was born June 1, 1964, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Gene Fanning and Lavada (Close) Sanders who survives in Eldon. Terrie was a 1983 graduate of Wheaton High School, in Wheaton, Minnesota and later received...

Alfred Raab

Alfred Raab

Nov 17, 2021

Alfred Raab, age 85 of Rich Fountain, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Alfred was born June 17, 1936, in Rich Fountain, a son to the late Anton and Catherine (Mengwasser) Raab.

He attended Reichel School near Rich Fountain. Alfred proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Alfred was a lifelong farmer raising cattle and crops on...

Penny  M. Miller

Penny M. Miller

Nov 9, 2021

Penny M. Miller, age 50, of Linn, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at River City Living Center in Jefferson City.

Penny was born on November 12, 1970, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Harold Way Rudd and Dorothy Irene (Walker) Rudd.

On June 26, 1993, she was united in marriage to Marvin L. Miller in Chamois....

Grace Virginia Hudson

Grace Virginia Hudson

Nov 8, 2021

Grace Virginia Hudson nee Nelson, age 102, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri with her granddaughter by her side.

She was born February 4, 1919, in Dent Co, Montauk, Missouri. Grace was the seventh child born to William Marion and Susan Caroline (Bain) Nelson.

Grace went to school until she was in the...

Edward  P. Walsch, Jr.

Edward P. Walsch, Jr.

Nov 7, 2021

Edward P. Walsch, Jr., age 81 of Chamois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021, after a long battle with dementia.

Edward was born on August 20, 1940, in Kewanee, Illinois, a son to the late Edward Sr., and Brookie (Cross) Walsch.

Edward served in the United States Navy from January of 1959 until January of 1965. While in...

Catherine "Tootsie" W. Kever

Catherine "Tootsie" W. Kever

Nov 4, 2021

Catherine “Tootsie” W. (Schaefer) Kever, 88, of Jefferson City, formally of Loose Creek, MO passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 4, 2021.

Catherine was the youngest daughter of Theodore “Tedder” and Amelia “Molly” (Muenks) Schaefer. She was born in Loose Creek on April 20, 1933. She attended grade school at Immaculate Conception in Loose Creek....

Shirley Ann Lock

Shirley Ann Lock

Oct 21, 2021

Shirley Ann Lock, age 77 of Linn, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born June 10, 1944, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Martin and Anna Marie (Kloeppel) Weber. Shirley was a 1962 graduate of Fatima High School. On May 21, 1966, she was united in marriage...

Denzial "Denny" Marteen Ryan

Denzial "Denny" Marteen Ryan

Oct 17, 2021

Denzial Marteen “Denny” Ryan, age 83 of Linn, passed away October 17, 2021, at the SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City after a long illness. Denny was born January 21, 1938, to John and Zula (Reed) Brackenridge, in Tiffin, Missouri. She attended high school at nearby El Dorado Springs, graduating in 1955. After graduation, she attended a business school...

Harold W.  Muenks

Harold W. Muenks

Oct 11, 2021

Harold W. Muenks, age 90 of Loose Creek, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at his residence.

Harold was born May 24, 1931, in Loose Creek a son to the late Bruno and Conradine (Kremer) Muenks. Harold was a 1949 graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Loose Creek. On May 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to...

Skylynn Hazel Comstock

Skylynn Hazel Comstock

Oct 7, 2021

Skylynn Hazel Comstock, infant daughter to Jason Comstock and Kayla McBride of Linn was born into heaven on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.

In addition to her parents, Skylynn is survived by her twin sister, Gracelynn Comstock and maternal grandparents, Eric and Jeannie Brodin of Linn. Graveside service will be held at 2:00...

Brenda Strope

Brenda Strope

Oct 3, 2021

Brenda Strope, age 58 of Morrison, ended her battle with cancer at Heisinger Bluffs on Sunday, October 3, 2021, with family by her side and the Chiefs winning on the TV.

Brenda Kaye (Parkhurst) Strope was born on October 11, 1962, to the late Bobby and Patricia (Griffith) Parkhurst in Hannibal, Missouri. She was joined in marriage with Keith Strope...

Martin "Marty" H. Brandt

Martin "Marty" H. Brandt

Oct 3, 2021

Martin “Marty” H. Brandt, age 86 of Linn, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City surrounded by his daughters.

Marty was born September 8, 1935, in Linn, a son to the late Martin “Matt” and Bernadine (Bock) Brandt. Marty attended elementary school at Boes Rural School, grades 1-3, St. George Parochial School, grades...

Henry "Hank" Herman Boeckman

Henry "Hank" Herman Boeckman

Oct 2, 2021

Henry “Hank” Herman Boeckman, age 98, of Linn, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Summit Villa Nursing Home in Holts Summit.

He was born on January 6, 1923, in St. Elizabeth, to the late Joseph and Ida (Dickneite) Boeckman.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Alpine from...

Caroline Mary Starke

Caroline Mary Starke

Sep 19, 2021

Caroline Mary (Altheuser) Starke, age 97 of Frankenstein, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 30, 1924, a daughter to the late Herman Gustave Altheuser and Mary Wilimenia (Kleffner) Altheuser in Westphalia. Growing up Caroline lived and attended school in Westphalia until her family moved to Frankenstein...

Dixie Belle Thomas

Dixie Belle Thomas

Sep 17, 2021

Dixie Belle Thomas, 82, of Linn, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at her brother’s residence in Holts Summit.

Dixie was born on April 10, 1939, in Linn, a daughter to the late Ray Alexander and Ida Mae (Mantle) Thomas. Dixie was a 1957 graduate of Linn High School. She completed two careers with Johnson Controls and McGraw-Edison. She...

Josiane Kelley

Josiane Kelley

Sep 9, 2021

Josiane Kelley, age 85 passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Josiane was born on April 28, 1936, to the late Emile and Helia Bonneville in Epinal, France. As a child, Josiane had many vivid stories and memories of growing up during WWII. She was very proud of her French heritage. Her father fought in the...

Mark "Smiley" E. Gentges

Mark "Smiley" E. Gentges

Sep 5, 2021

Mark “Smiley” E. Gentges, age 51 of Loose Creek, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Mark was born February 6, 1970, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Philip Gentges and Mary Ann (Plassmeyer) Gentges who survives of Loose Creek. Mark attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School and was a 1988...

Mary Lois Arbes

Mary Lois Arbes

Sep 5, 2021



Mary L. Arbes, age 84 of Linn, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Tipton Oaks Manor in Tipton. Mary was born December 1, 1936, in Hydro, Oklahoma, a daughter to the late Alois and Wilhelmina “Maggie” (Henzler) Arbes. She was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in Jefferson City and a graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing...

Maxine Elizabeth Bossaller

Maxine Elizabeth Bossaller

Sep 4, 2021

Maxine Elizabeth Bossaller, age 85 of Linn, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville. Maxine was born October 2, 1935, in Gasconade County, a daughter to the late Clarence and Lydia (Biere) Ahrens. She was a 1953 graduate of Owensville High School. On September 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to Arnold Bossaller at Zion...