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Henry William Nilges

Henry William Nilges

Jun 15, 2021

Henry William Nilges, age 95 of Loose Creek, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his residence.

 

Henry was born November 8, 1925, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Hubert and Sophia (Kremer) Nilges.

 

Henry attended school in Loose Creek and proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the United States...

Bruce P. Brandt

Bruce P. Brandt

Jun 2, 2021

Bruce P. Brandt, age 69, of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

Bruce was born on January 18, 1952, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Raymond B. and Estella (Hasenbeck) Brandt.

Bruce was a 1970 graduate of Linn High School.  He spent two years in the United States Army.  After...

R. Marian Ortbals

R. Marian Ortbals

May 30, 2021

R. Marian Ortbals, age 67 of Linn, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her residence.

Marian was born January 23, 1954, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Robert Ray and Mary Joan (Beller) Kellogg.

Marian was a 1972 graduate of Linn High School and a graduate of Lincoln University in Jefferson City with a degree in Criminal Justice.

On...

Laura L. Pleimann

Laura L. Pleimann

May 23, 2021

Laura L. Pleimann, age 62, of Linn, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. 

Laura was born on June 12, 1958, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Edward Alec and LaVerne Mae (Weber) Pleimann.

Laura spent most of her life in the St. Louis area, near Florissant and Arnold. 

Laura...

James "Jim" Harding

James "Jim" Harding

May 22, 2021

James “Jim” Harding, age 64, of Linn, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his residence.

He was born March 24, 1957 to Charles & Anna (Huber) Harding in Leavenworth, Kansas.

After leaving high school he joined the military, where he spent much of his career. He served in the United States Air Guard and United States Army, including serving...

Rodney L. Strope

Rodney L. Strope

May 21, 2021

Rodney L. Strope, age 57, of Chamois, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. 

Rodney was born December 19, 1963, in Jefferson City, a son to the late John L. Strope and Helen M. (Troesser) Strope.

Rodney was a 1982 graduate of Linn High School.

On March 16, 1993, he was united...

Mary Gay Deskin

Mary Gay Deskin

May 21, 2021

Mary Gay Deskin, nee Laughlin, 87, passed away May 21, 2021, in the Westminster Palms Residential Community, St. Petersburg, FL where she was a resident. On July 2, 1933, she was born to Myrtle and Cecil Laughlin in her grandmother Shockley’s farmhouse on Highway 89 just south of Linn.

She was united in marriage to Robert Deskin of Boonville on...

Russell "Russ" Bernard Kliethermes

Russell "Russ" Bernard Kliethermes

May 20, 2021

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Russell Bernard Kliethermes, a son, a loving father of three, a grandfather of two, a brother to nine, an uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a friend to so many, passed away in his home in Hesperia, California at the age of 61.  Russ was born October 9, 1959, in Jefferson City, MO to...

Robert Peter Dudenhoeffer

Robert Peter Dudenhoeffer

May 17, 2021

Robert Peter Dudenhoeffer died May 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with COPD.

Robert was born on April 13, 1941 in Frankenstein, Missouri, son of Herbert Leo Dudenhoeffer and Anna Sophia (Troesser) Dudenhoeffer. After attending elementary school at Our Lady of Help Christian Catholic Church in Frankenstein, Missouri, Robert studied for priesthood at LaSalette Seminary in Jefferson City, Missouri and...

Raymond Albert Rustemeyer

Raymond Albert Rustemeyer

May 13, 2021

Raymond Albert Rustemeyer, age 77 of Loose Creek, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.

Raymond was born August 4, 1943, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Joseph and Mary (Kremer) Rustemeyer.

Raymond attended school at Immaculate Conception School in Loose Creek and Fatima High School.

He was a member of Immaculate...

James L. Heidbrink

James L. Heidbrink

May 9, 2021

James L. Heidbrink, age 77, of Linn, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at his residence.

James was born on October 28, 1943, in Mt. Sterling, a son to the late Fred and Anna (Hollandsworth) Heidbrink.

James was a 1961 graduate of Linn High School and was a 1963 graduate of Linn State Technical College with a degree in...

William "Bill" Leo Eickhoff

William "Bill" Leo Eickhoff

May 4, 2021

William “Bill” L. Eickhoff, age 82 of Loose Creek, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City surrounded by his loving family.

 

Bill was born March 18, 1939, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Leo and Olivia (Orscheln) Eickhoff.

 

Bill attended Immaculate Conception School in Loose Creek and was...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Redden

Kenneth "Ken" J. Redden

May 1, 2021

Kenneth J. Redden, age 89, of Chamois, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.

Ken was born on June 5, 1931, in Hope, a son to the late John and Flora (Frederick) Redden.

Ken was a 1949 graduate of Linn High School. He later went on to serve his country in the United...

Irene Johanna Kliethermes

Irene Johanna Kliethermes

Apr 29, 2021

Irene Johanna Kliethermes, age 93 of Loose Creek, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Adams Street Nursing Home in Jefferson City.

 

Irene was born June 21, 1927, in Osage City, a daughter to the late Jack and Theckla (Koetting) Keefe.

 

She attended the Cadet Creek School in Osage County.

 

On July 17, 1946, she was...

Gary H. Maasen

Gary H. Maasen

Apr 28, 2021

Gary H. Maasen, age 76, of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Jefferson City Manor in Jefferson City. 

Gary was born a son to the late Fred and Wilma (Jaegers) Maasen.

Gary was a 1962 graduate of Linn High School.

On August of 1963, Gary was united in marriage to Barbara Wolfe in Linn.  Barbara survives at...

Robert "Bob" E. Miller

Robert "Bob" E. Miller

Apr 17, 2021

Robert “Bob” E. Miller, age 82, of Linn, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on August 16, 1938, in Council Bluff, Iowa a son to the late Quentin Miller and Mayme (Murray) Baumgartner. 

Bob attended school in Centertown.

On October 17, 1959, Bob was...

Calvin William Cordray

Calvin William Cordray

Apr 1, 2021

Calvin William Cordray, age 96 of Jefferson City, formerly of Osage County, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Calvin was born May 20, 1924, in St. Louis, a son to the late Fred and Mary (Joachim) Cordray.

Calvin attended school in Osage County. 

On March 2, 1949, he was united in marriage...

Harold "Tobe" D Fletcher

Harold "Tobe" D Fletcher

Mar 30, 2021

Harold “Tobe” D. Fletcher, age 90 of Holts Summit, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, peacefully at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Harold was born April 28, 1930, at home in Cedar City, one of seven siblings to Guy Walter and Lillie Maude (Meng) Fletcher.

On June 10, 1952, he was united in marriage to Ruby L. (Hardin)...

Mary Ruth "Cookie" Pointer

Mary Ruth "Cookie" Pointer

Mar 27, 2021

Mary Ruth “Cookie” Pointer, age 88, of Linn, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Cookie was born on March 14, 1933, in Linn, a daughter to the late Bernard and Agnes (Thoenen) Voss.

Cookie was a 1951 graduate of Linn High School.

On November 17, 1951, she was united in marriage...

Herbert "Herbie" Lock

Herbert "Herbie" Lock

Mar 26, 2021

 

Herbert “Herbie” Lock, age 92, of Loose Creek passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City surrounded by his loving family.

Herbie was born on November 3, 1928, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Paul and Mary (Muenks) Lock.

Herbie graduated from Immaculate Conception Grade School and Loose Creek High...