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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy Jane Rustemeyer
Aug 6, 2020
Dorothy Jane Rustemeyer, age 94, of Bonnots Mill, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.
Dorothy was born on February 4, 1926, in Folk, a daughter to the late August and Christine Olivia (Wilde) Stegeman.
Dorothy attended school in Folk.
On August 24, 1948, she was united in marriage to Ferdinand...
Larry Cammack Larsen
Aug 3, 2020
Larry Cammack Larsen, age 78 of Frankenstein, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton.
Larry was born March 13, 1942, in Webb City, a son to the late Forrest Cammack and Melba (Case) Larsen and his stepfather, William “Bill” Larsen.
He was a 1960 graduate of La Habra High School in La Habra,...
Karen Gail Kinner
Aug 1, 2020
Karen Gail Kinner, age 58 of Linn, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Karen was born December 27, 1961, in Florissant, a daughter to the late Alson and Charlene (Leimkuehler) Eikermann.
Karen was employed at BJ’s Restaurant in Linn as a cook for almost 20 years.
She enjoyed visiting the family...
Roger A Tellman
Jul 29, 2020
Roger A. Tellman left this earth after 80 years to be with his Lord on July 29, 2020 at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.
He was born on October 7, 1939 in his family home in Eugene, MO. A son to the late Francis “Frank” H. and Cyrilla “Billie” Margaret Tellman (nee Iven). Roger was their...
Nancy Ann Dill
Jul 29, 2020
Mrs. Nancy Ann Dill, age 76, of Linn, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020 at her home.
Nancy was born on December 16, 1943, a daughter to the late Paul and Geraldine Baker in Linn. With her parents, she was a member of Oklahoma Church of Christ.
Nancy was united in marriage to Leander E. Dill...
Cliff E. Thomeczek
Jul 26, 2020
Cliff E. Thomeczek, age 63 of Linn, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, on the family farm.
Cliff was born December 12, 1956, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Maurice “Fritz” and Marcella (Rustemeyer) Thomeczek.
Cliff was a 1975 graduate of Linn High School and a 1980 graduate of Lincoln University earning a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. He...

Larry William Gentzsch
Jul 26, 2020
Larry William Gentzsch, age 68, of Linn, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center.
Larry was born April 8, 1952, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Duward and Berna Joyce (May) Gentzsch.
Larry was a 1970 graduate of Jefferson City High School and a 1973 graduate of Linn Technical College within an associate...
Larry G Nichols
Jul 26, 2020
Larry G. Nichols, age 71 of Linn, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at his residence.
Larry was born on October 15, 1948, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Herbert and Elda “Tudie” (Baclesse) Nichols.
Larry was a 1966 graduate of Linn High School. He served his country in the United States Army.
Larry worked as a construction...
Beulah M. Laughlin
Jul 22, 2020
Beulah Mae (Helmig) Laughlin, age 78 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home.
Beulah was born January 28, 1942, daughter of the late Bernadine Elvina (Wolfe) Helmig and Robert Earl Helmig.
Beulah was a 1960 graduate of Linn High School.
On February 20, 1960, she was united in marriage to Daniel Lee Laughlin. He survives of their home.
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Norbert Henry Rudroff
Jul 21, 2020
Norbert H. Rudroff, Rich Fountain, Missouri, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 21st, 2020.
He was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather and he will live in our hearts forever, and now rests in peace with his Lord and Savior.
Norb was born on April 30, 1934, in Rich Fountain, Missouri, to the late Martin and Margaret...
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