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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
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