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James "Jay" C. Spillman

James "Jay" C. Spillman

Jan 6, 2021

James “Jay” C. Spillman, age 96, of Loose Creek, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at General Baptist Nursing Facility in Linn.

Jay was born September 9, 1924, in Lake City, Arkansas, a son to the late James S. and Ellen (Brannon) Spillman.

Jay attended Lake City School in Arkansas and Beaumont High School in St. Louis where he...

Garry S. Blevins

Garry S. Blevins

Dec 31, 2020

Garry S. Blevins, age 65 of Leonard, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield.

Garry was born June 15, 1955, in Fort Payne, AL, a son to the late Leonard Blevins and Dorothy (Williams) Blevins Stinson.

Garry obtained his GED and received his degree from Walker Technical College in Walker County, GA. 

On February...

Virgil "Butch" Frank Mengwasser

Virgil "Butch" Frank Mengwasser

Dec 30, 2020

Virgil "Butch" Frank Mengwasser, age 69 of Loose Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his residence.

Virgil was born June 17, 1951, in Vienna, a son to the late Arthur and Agnes (Bock) Mengwasser.

He was a 1969 graduate of Fatima High School and attended Linn Technical College.

Virgil was employed at Missouri Department of Transportation as a bridge...

Karen Sue Campbell

Karen Sue Campbell

Dec 27, 2020

Karen Sue Campbell, age 73 of Linn, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Karen was born January 26, 1947, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Charles and Marjorie (Pinet) Campbell.

Karen was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Linn.

Karen enjoyed volunteering in the community, shopping...

Jerry Ray Nilges

Jerry Ray Nilges

Dec 19, 2020

Jerry Ray Nilges, age 61 of Linn, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City from a week of fighting COVID 19.

Jerry was born April 23, 1959, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Eugene G. Nilges and Rose Marie (Meyer) Huckstep of Linn. 

He attended St. George School for eight years...

Shirley Eichholz

Shirley Eichholz

Dec 16, 2020

Shirley (Backes) Eichholz, age 75, of Bonnots Mill, passed away on December 16, 2020, at her residence surround by her family.

Shirley was born on October 1, 1945, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Clarence Backes and Julia (Rotter) Backes Kremer.

On May 22, 1965, she was united in marriage to Jerry Eichholz at Our Lady Help of...

Robert B. Laughlin

Robert B. Laughlin

Dec 12, 2020

Robert B. Laughlin, age 75 of Ashland, formerly of Jefferson City and Linn, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Ashland Healthcare.

Robert was born February 9, 1945, in Osage County, a son to the late Irvin and Sylvia (Morton) Laughlin.

Robert was a graduate of Linn High School and attended University of Missouri in Columbia.

Robert enjoyed listening to...

Theodore "Ted" James Hasenbeck

Theodore "Ted" James Hasenbeck

Dec 8, 2020

Theodore James Hasenbeck, age 71 of Rich Fountain, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Ted was born October 28, 1949 in Freeburg, a son to the late Linus James and Erma Ann (Neuner) Hasenbeck.

Ted attended grade school at Holy Family School in Freeburg. He graduated from Fatima High School in 1968 and Lincoln...

Melvin R. McGuire

Melvin R. McGuire

Dec 8, 2020

Melvin R. McGuire, age 72, of Sullivan, formerly of Chamois and Linn, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

He was born on August 18, 1942, in Morrison, a son to the late Hugh and Ida (Lange) McGuire.

Melvin attended Wittenbach School near Morrison.

He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for many years.

Melvin is survived by: two...

2020 A Service Of Remembrance

2020 A Service Of Remembrance

Dec 8, 2020

 Christmas is a time to remember loved ones both here and in heaven.  Let us think of those we lost this year, treasure the memories and hold them close to our heart.

Mildred J. Riegel Falter

Mildred J. Riegel Falter

Nov 29, 2020

Mildred J. Riegel Falter, age 81, of Linn, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.

Mildred was born December 7, 1938, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Alphonse and Elizabeth (Falter) Bock.

She was a 1956 graduate of Fatima High School.

On January 12, 1957, she was united in marriage to...

Emily "Emmy" Christine Kramer

Emily "Emmy" Christine Kramer

Nov 29, 2020

 

 

Emily “Emmy” Christine Kramer, age 19 of Rich Fountain, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis cradled in the loving arms of her mother and surrounded by her brother, sisters, her father and her brother in law.

 

Emmy was born May 24, 2001, in Jefferson City, a daughter to Mary...

Carl Rhoads

Carl Rhoads

Nov 23, 2020

Carl Rhoads, age 87 of Linn, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia.

Carl was born March 31, 1933, in Osage County, a son to the late Ambrose and Hulda (Helmig) Rhoads.

Carl attended Victor School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

On September 21,...

Thomas A. Kauffman

Thomas A. Kauffman

Nov 22, 2020

Thomas A. Kauffman, age 75, of Bonnots Mill, passed away due to COVID-19 on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Thomas was born December 5, 1944, in Jefferson City, a son to the late William J. and Leona B. (Rademan) Kauffman.

Tom was a 1962 graduate of Helias High School and a 1967 graduate...

Kent "Smitty" Smith

Kent "Smitty" Smith

Nov 22, 2020

Kent “Smitty” Smith, age 59 of Linn, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia.

Smitty was born June 3, 1961, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Perry and Janice (Baclesse) Smith.

Smitty attended Linn High School.

Smitty was an over the road truck driver working for Woody Bogler Trucking Company in Gerald and...

Gladys C. Fritchley

Gladys C. Fritchley

Nov 20, 2020

Gladys C. Fritchley, age 87, of Linn, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at residence surrounded by her loving family. 

Gladys was born on June 6, 1933, in Linn, a daughter to the late Paul and Marie (Wilbers) Moeller.

Gladys attended Campground school near Vosholl.

On October 4, 1952, she was united in marriage to Harold Hoelscher in Linn. ...

Janice Ann Peters

Janice Ann Peters

Nov 11, 2020

Janice Ann Peters, age 56 of Chamois, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Janice was born March 20, 1964, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Edward and Clara (Brandt) Bauer.

Janice was a 1982 graduate of Fatima High School.

On June 2, 2001, she was united in marriage to Michael...

Danny "Dan" Dean Gelven

Danny "Dan" Dean Gelven

Oct 27, 2020

Danny (Dan) Dean Gelven, age 66 of Linn, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

 

Dan was born August 7, 1954, in Rolla, a son to the late Wilbert and Katherine (Buscher) Gelven who survives of Owensville.

 

Dan was a 1972 graduate of Belle High School.  He served his country in...

Terry Matthews

Terry Matthews

Oct 26, 2020

Terry Matthews, age 60 of Chamois, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at his residence.

Terry was born October 23, 1960, in Hobart, IN, a son to the late Merle and Mildred (Hodge) Matthews.

Terry was a 1978 graduate of Hobart High School. He also received his Auto Mechanics Degree from Linn State Technical College.

He was employed at...

Deborah "Debbie" A Scheulen

Deborah "Debbie" A Scheulen

Oct 23, 2020

 

Deborah Ann “Debbie” Scheulen, age 62 of Linn, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born February 22, 1958 in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Richard and Betty (Benson) Roark.

Debbie was a 1976 graduate of Linn High School.

On July 28, 1995, she was united in...