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Francis "Gene" Eugene Vocks

Francis "Gene" Eugene Vocks

Oct 22, 2020

Francis Eugene “Gene” Vocks, age 79 of Hope, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Gene was born August 10, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, a son to the late Frank and Louise (Tannahill) Vocks.

Gene attended school at St. Ann’s High School in St. Louis.

On February 11, 1961, he was...

George Franklin Morriss

George Franklin Morriss

Oct 20, 2020

George Franklin Morriss, age 91 of Taos, Mo, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital in Mexico.

 

George was born May 30, 1929, in Fillmore, MO, a son to the late Albert and Bonnie (Hall) Morriss.

 

George was a 1947 graduate of King City High School and proudly served his country in the...

John R. Weber

John R. Weber

Oct 18, 2020

 

John R. Weber, age 72, of Linn, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on May 6, 1948, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Alvin and Neva (Eberhart) Weber.

John was a 1966 graduate of Cole R-1 High School in Russellville.  John later in life went...

Lorraine Regina Gilbert

Lorraine Regina Gilbert

Oct 15, 2020

Lorraine Regina Gilbert, age 84 of Chamois, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Lorraine was born December 17, 1935, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late David and Lillian (Schilly) Hofstetter.

She was a 1953 graduate of Webster Groves High School.

Lorraine worked as a lunchroom attendant for Linn Elementary...

Mary Lou Kishmar

Mary Lou Kishmar

Oct 14, 2020

Mary Lou Kishmar, 79, of rural Chamois, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City with family by her side.

Mary was born March 11, 1941, in Warrensburg, the daughter of Norbert and Marie (Carter) Stieferman.  

She grew up in Chamois, attended St. Mary's Parochial School and graduated from Chamois High School in 1958. ...

Tessie Marie Gentges

Tessie Marie Gentges

Oct 6, 2020

Tessie Marie Gentges, age 90 of Linn, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family.

Tessie was born August 7, 1930, in Vienna, a daughter to the late Peter J. and Clora (Gray) Haggerty.

She attended Vienna Public School.

On April 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Henry Alex Gentges...

Lawrence "Larry" Luebbert, Jr.

Lawrence "Larry" Luebbert, Jr.

Sep 30, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Luebbert, Jr., age 68, of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at his residence. 

Larry was born on September 19, 1952, in Rich Fountain, a son to the late Lawrence C. Sr. and Clementine (Brandt) Luebbert.

Larry was a 1970 graduate of Fatima High School.

On October 11, 1986, he was united in marriage to Mildred...

Ricky Paul Crowe

Ricky Paul Crowe

Sep 29, 2020

 

Ricky Paul Crowe, age 66, of Loose Creek, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Rick was born on August 29, 1954, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Donald M. and Louise (Senevey) Crowe.

Rick was a 1973 graduate of Linn High School. 

On November 23, 1973, he was...

Lucille Kraus

Lucille Kraus

Sep 26, 2020

Lucille Kraus, age 94, of Loose Creek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.

Lucille was born on November 30, 1925, in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Theodore and Amelia (Muenks) Schaefer.

Lucille was a 1943 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Loose Creek.

On June 25, 1946, she...

Lola P. Davis

Lola P. Davis

Sep 18, 2020

 

Lola P. Davis, age 85, of Hope, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at her daughter’s residence near Hope. 

Lola was born March 28, 1935, in Maries County, a daughter to the late Arch and Edna (Lemons) Shockley.

She attended Flat Rock School. 

On June 20, 1951, she was united in marriage to Leonard Floyd Davis in Osage...

Madeline Faye Mantle

Madeline Faye Mantle

Sep 12, 2020

Madeline Faye Mantle, age 88, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

Faye was born on January 23, 1932, in Luystown, a daughter to the late Rhey and Edith (Allen) Gelven. 

Faye was a 1950 graduate of Linn High School.  She also attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City. 

On September 16, 1950, Faye...

Karen Jean Reed

Karen Jean Reed

Sep 10, 2020

Karen Jean Reed, age 70, of Fulton, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab in Jefferson City. 

Karen was born on March 8, 1950, in Fulton, a daughter to the late William and Ann Marie (Barnes) Witt.

Karen was a simple person.  She enjoyed sitting a home, listening to country music and visiting with...

Ralph Leon Goans

Ralph Leon Goans

Sep 9, 2020

 

Ralph Leon Goans, age 70, of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.

Ralph was born on November 17, 1949, in Warrensburg, a son to the late Ralph Lonzo and Maudie Mae (Hall) Goans.

On April 17, 1969, he was united in marriage to Joan Rustemeyer at Immaculate Conception...

Connie Jo Thoenen

Connie Jo Thoenen

Sep 3, 2020

Connie Jo Thoenen, age 59 of Linn, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Connie was born September 17, 1960, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Jerry Fowler and Marilyn “Mitzi” (Schmitz) Fowler who survives in Linn.

She was a 1979 graduate of Linn High School.  Connie served her country in...

Lorri Youger-Welschmeyer

Lorri Youger-Welschmeyer

Aug 27, 2020

Lorri Youger-Welschmeyer, age 60, of Linn, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

Lorri was born on July 25, 1960, in Brighton, Colorado a daughter to the late Porter and Geraldine (Lewis) Long. 

Lorri was employed as a payroll clerk for many years.

She enjoyed motorcycle riding, traveling, antiquing, shopping, yard sales, spending...

Carol Ann Straub

Carol Ann Straub

Aug 20, 2020

Carol Ann (Laudenslager) Straub, age 78, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.

Carol was born on March 29, 1942 in Monroe, Michigan a daughter to the late Alvin and Flossie (Knaggs) Laudenslager.

Carol converted to Catholicism, married, and started a family shortly after graduating from Monroe High School in...

Luke H. Fick

Luke H. Fick

Aug 20, 2020

Luke H. Fick, age 60 of Loose Creek, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence.

Luke was born July 27, 1960, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Joseph J. and Loretta “Dorothy” (Scheulen) Fick.

Luke was a 1978 graduate of Linn High School. 

Luke was employed by Ferrellgas in Loose Creek for 40 years.

He was...

Agnes "Toots" Marie Keilholz

Agnes "Toots" Marie Keilholz

Aug 11, 2020

Agnes “Toots” Marie Keilholz, age 86, of Frankenstein, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City surrounded by her loving family.

Agnes was born on November 30, 1933, in Frankenstein, a daughter to the late Louis and Dora (Lock) Maassen.

Agnes attended grade school and three years of high school at Frankenstein and...

Coty Veltrop

Coty Veltrop

Aug 7, 2020

Coty Veltrop, age 15, of Taos, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.

Coty was born on September 5, 2004, in Columbia, a son to the late Richard L. Jr. and Shannon (Pryor) Veltrop. 

Coty was entering his sophomore year at Blair Oaks High School. 

Coty was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos.  He enjoyed playing...