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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...

Bernice K. Kliethermes

Bernice K. Kliethermes

Mar 21, 2025

Bernice K. Kliethermes, age 90, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Bernice was born on September 29, 1934, in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Gerhard and Gertrude (Schlangenstein) Schaefer.

Bernice was a 1953 graduate of Fatima High School.

On October 8, 1955, Bernice was united in marriage to Harry...

Theresa C. (Iven) Huether

Theresa C. (Iven) Huether

Mar 19, 2025

Theresa C. (Iven) Huether, age 91, of O’Fallon formerly of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Ferne Valley Nursing Home in Owensville.

She was born on October 26, 1933, in Linn, a daughter to the late Peter and Agnes (Wegman) Iven. She was a 1952 graduate of Linn High School and a 1955 graduate of DePaul Hospital School...

David P. Roark

David P. Roark

Mar 14, 2025

David P. Roark, age 70 of Holts Summit, formerly of Linn, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at his residence.

David was born August 17, 1954, in Chamois, a son to the late Richard and Betty (Benson) Roark.

He attended school in Linn and spent his life in the construction industry.

On August 16, 2024, he was united in marriage to Vickie Carter...

Jeffrey Alan Haslag

Jeffrey Alan Haslag

Mar 9, 2025

Jeffrey Alan Haslag, age 60, of Linn, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his residence.

Jeffrey was born on June 8, 1964, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Theodore “Ted” Haslag, Jr. and Nellie (Cavender) Haslag.

Jeffrey was a 1982 graduate of Linn High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from February 15,...

Beverly Emma Myers

Beverly Emma Myers

Mar 8, 2025

Beverly Emma Myers, age 85 of Linn, peacefully went to live with her heavenly Father on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family.

Beverly was born December 4, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa, a daughter to the late John and Fern (Kelly) Burmeister.

Beverly attended Preston Iowa schools and was a 1957 graduate of Preston High School.

On December 30, 1967,...

Carl "Shaggy" Zeilman

Carl "Shaggy" Zeilman

Mar 2, 2025

Carl “Shaggy” Zeilman, age 64 of Rich Fountain, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.

Carl was born September 6, 1960, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Edwin and Mary Lou (Reinkemeyer) Zeilman. 

Carl was a 1978 graduate of Fatima High School. 

He was employed for 31 years with the State of...

Kenneth "Kenny" John Balkenbusch

Kenneth "Kenny" John Balkenbusch

Feb 26, 2025

Donation LinkKenneth “Ken” John Balkenbusch, age 76, of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. 

Ken was born on August 17, 1948, in Jefferson City to Albert and Rosalie “Rose” (Keilholz) Balkenbusch. His mother survives in Linn.

Ken was a 1966 graduate from Linn High School and then attended Linn Technical College,...

Charles Hueste

Charles Hueste

Feb 13, 2025

Charles Hueste, age 85, of Linn, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving children.

Charles was born on December 18, 1939, in Linn a son to the late Leo Hueste, Sr., and Agnes (Schaefer) Hueste.

He was a 1957 graduate of Linn High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. 

On...

Terry J. Jaegers

Terry J. Jaegers

Feb 8, 2025

Terry J. Jaegers, age 66, of Linn, went to heaven on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his residence.

Terry was born on July 11, 1958, in St. Louis, a son to the late Edward and Shirley (Wolfe) Jaegers. 

On May 8, 1993, he was united in marriage to Mathilda Holtmeyer in Jefferson City. Mathilda survives at their residence.

Terry owned and operated TJ&S...

Alvina Jaegers

Alvina Jaegers

Feb 7, 2025

Alvina Jaegers, age 97, of Bonnots Mill, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Westphalia Hill in Westphalia.

Alvina was born on January 29, 1928, in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Dudenhoeffer) Kliethermes.

Alvina attended Cadet Creek School near Loose Creek.

On August 21, 1946, she was united in marriage to Leslie Jaegers in Bonnots Mill....