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Alice Marie Nilges

Alice Marie Nilges

Jan 17, 2021

Alice Marie (Edwards) Nilges, age 86, of Linn, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City surrounded by her children.

Alice was born March 13, 1934, in Chamois, MO a daughter to the late Rudolph and Gertrude (Talken) Edwards.

Alice attended school at Most Pure Heart of Mary in Chamois until the 5th...

Shirley Jean Sansoucie

Shirley Jean Sansoucie

Jan 17, 2021

Shirley Jean (Hess) Diekman Sansoucie, 69 of Linn, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, from complications with Covid.  At the time of her death she was a resident of the General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.

Shirley was born June 26, 1951, in Cole Camp, to the late Mary Ella (Martin)...

Dorothy Irene Rudd

Dorothy Irene Rudd

Jan 16, 2021

Dorothy Irene Rudd, age 91, of Chamois, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Dorothy was born on April 10, 1929, in St. Charles, a daughter to the late George and Irene (Moseley) Walker.

Dorothy was 1947 graduate of St. Charles High School.

She was employed Schleutler Manufacturing in Linn.

Dorothy a...

Alverta Dishman

Alverta Dishman

Jan 14, 2021

Mary Alverta Dishman, age 78 of Marshfield, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and blessed by God’s gift of a beautiful sunrise. 

Alverta was born July 8, 1942, in Kellyville, Oklahoma, a daughter to the late William “Bill” and Jessie (Young) McNish.

Alverta attended school in Fordland, earned her GED and her...

Alfred "Alfie" Lawrence Boss

Alfred "Alfie" Lawrence Boss

Jan 11, 2021

Alfred “Alfie” Lawrence Boss, Sr. age 78, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Monday January 11, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Alfred was born on May 5, 1942, in Chamois, a son to the late Lawrence and Elsie (Lamb) Boss.

Alfred attended Osage County R-1 School in Chamois.

On September 25, 1970, he was united in...

Manilla Iva Boss

Manilla Iva Boss

Jan 11, 2021

Manilla Iva Boss, 98, passed away in Houston, TX on January 11, 2021.

She was born on October 23, 1922 in Osage County, Missouri to Ira and Josephine Waters. 

Manilla married Herbert Boss on August 6, 1947 and they were married for 50 years until his death. They had two children, Deborah and Darrell.

For many years, Manilla was a...

Paula Susan Mulvania

Paula Susan Mulvania

Jan 11, 2021

Paula Susan Mulvania, age 78 of Linn, passed away Monday, January 11th, 2021 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

She was born February 8th, 1942 in DeSoto, Missouri, a daughter to the late Dr John Paul and Cecelia (Barbee) Ingels.

After graduation from Desoto High School she attended The University of Missouri Columbia receiving her BEd in 1963 and...

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,...