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Harlan Rhey Hassler

Harlan Rhey Hassler

Dec 21, 2019

 

Harlan R. Hassler, age 77 of Linn, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

 

Harlan was born December 1, 1942, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Carl “Short” Melton and Sadie “Lillian” (Miller) Hassler.

 

Harlan was a 1960 graduate of Linn High School.

 

On September 16, 1977,...

Roger Paul Vogel

Roger Paul Vogel

Dec 19, 2019

Roger Paul Vogel, 57, of Bonnots Mill, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. 

Roger was born on August 25, 1962, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Julius and Arbell (Schmid) Vogel.

Roger was a 1980 graduate of Helias High School in Jefferson City. 

He was united in...

Jeremy Gale Collins

Jeremy Gale Collins

Dec 17, 2019

Jeremy G. Collins, age 41 of Linn, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

 

Jeremy was born February 25, 1978, in Houston, Missouri, a son to Larry Collins and his wife Sara of Houston and the late Sherry (Thornhill) Collins.

 

Jeremy was a 1996 graduate of Houston High School. 

 

On October...

Stella Dresel

Stella Dresel

Dec 16, 2019

Stella Dresel, age 86 of Freeburg, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Westphalia Hills.

Stella was born January 30, 1933, in Freeburg, a daughter to the late Louis and Ida (Schneider) Dresel.

Stella attended school in Osage County.

She was united in marriage to Dr. Nelson W. Brewer.  He preceded her in death on December 31, 1998.

She was...

Melvin D Wolfe

Melvin D Wolfe

Dec 11, 2019

Melvin D. Wolfe, age 84 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.

Melvin was born December 25, 1934, in St. Louis, a son to the late Lewis and Bessie (Smith) Wolfe.

Melvin was a 1953 graduate of Linn High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

On January...

Sylvia Roling

Sylvia Roling

Dec 10, 2019

Sylvia Roling, age 80 of Loose Creek, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

She was born November 15, 1939, in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Herbert and Gertrude (Muenks) Porting.

Sylvia attended grade school at Immaculate Conception in Loose Creek and was a 1957 graduate of Fatima High School. 

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Charles H. Peters, Sr.

Charles H. Peters, Sr.

Dec 9, 2019

COL (Ret.) Charles H. Peters, Sr, age 84 of Loose Creek, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, at Jefferson City Manor.

Charles was born July 21, 1935, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Carter H. Peters, Sr. and Louise (Haslag) Peters.

Charles was a 1953 graduate of Fatima High School. 

On November 16, 1957, he was united in...

William Lawrence "Willie" Haslag

William Lawrence "Willie" Haslag

Dec 4, 2019

William Lawrence “Willie” Haslag, age 69 of Bonnots Mill, passed away December 4, 2019, at Westphalia Hills.

Willie was born September 14, 1950, in Bonnots Mill, a son to the late Lawrence A. and Elizabeth H. (Meyer) Haslag.

Willie was a 1969 graduate of Fatima High School. 

Willie was employed for over 40 years at Von Hoffman Press/RR Donnelley in...

Richard "Dick" Ruettgers

Richard "Dick" Ruettgers

Nov 25, 2019

 

Richard “Dick” J. Ruettgers, age 78 of Loose Creek, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City after a hard fought battle with lung cancer.

 

Dick was born 12/ 12/1940, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Henry and Eleanor (Kremer) Ruettgers.

 

Dick was a 1958 graduate of Fatima...

Allen E Cherry, Sr.

Allen E Cherry, Sr.

Nov 19, 2019

Allen E. Cherry, Sr., age 73 of Linn, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Allen was born December 14, 1945, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, a son to the late Adrian and Pauline (Bryant) Cherry.

On January 12, 1965, he was united in marriage to Donna Jean (Crismon) Cherry in Oklahoma City, OK. ...

Mary L. Nilges

Mary L. Nilges

Nov 19, 2019

Mary L. Nilges, age 86 of Loose Creek, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Westphalia Hills. 

Mary was born November 29, 1932, in Taos, a daughter to the late William and Annie (Taube) Brand.

On October 24, 1953, she was united in marriage to Henry Nilges at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos.  He survives of the home.

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Dennis James Helmig

Dennis James Helmig

Nov 19, 2019

Dennis James Helmig, age 65 of St. Charles, formerly of Morrison, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles. 

Dennis was born December 17, 1953, at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, a son to the late Alva and Mary Lou (Davis) Helmig. 

Dennis is survived by: two sisters, Virginia Shields and her...

Sylvester W. Muenks

Sylvester W. Muenks

Nov 17, 2019

Sylvester W. Muenks, 81, of Loose Creek, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Westphalia Hills.  Sylvester battled the effects of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a lengthy and debilitating illness that controlled his life for years. 

Sylvester was born January 24, 1938, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Ben and Cora (Orscheln) Muenks.

Sylvester was a 1955 graduate of...

Deanna Kempker Wilbers

Deanna Kempker Wilbers

Nov 12, 2019

Deanna Kempker Wilbers, age 46 of Taos, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia.

Deanna was born November 1, 1973, in Mexico, Missouri, a daughter to James and Linda (Bruemmer) Kempker of Centralia.

Deanna was a 1992 graduate of Centralia High School.  She was also a graduate of Nichols Career Center in Jefferson City with a...

Terry Keith Homfeldt

Terry Keith Homfeldt

Nov 10, 2019

Terry K. Homfeldt, age 78 of Linn, passed peacefully away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Terry was born October 31, 1941, in St. Louis, a son to the late Raymond and Florence (Biles) Homfeldt.

On June 30, 1962, he was united in marriage to Betty Gerschefske at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in...

Jesse M Bish

Jesse M Bish

Nov 4, 2019

Jesse Martin Bish, age 46 of Linn, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, losing a hard-fought four-year battle with cancer.

Jesse was born on February 27, 1973, a son to Richard W. and Rhonda (Backues) Bish of Linn.

Jesse attended Linn High School and State Technical College. He was a...

Ray Jahnsen

Ray Jahnsen

Nov 2, 2019

 

Ray Jahnsen, 80, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at his residence.

Ray was born on January 12, 1939, in Catawissa, Missouri a son to the late Lester P. and Marie Alma (Bolte) Jahnsen.

Ray was a 1953 graduate of St. Anthony School in High Ridge, Missouri.  He served in the United States Air Force. 

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Paul Matthew Filla

Paul Matthew Filla

Oct 30, 2019

 

Paul Matthew Filla, 89, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at his residence.  

Paul was born August 21, 1930, in Pinelawn, Missouri a son to the late Bernard and Frances (Wesolowski) Filla. 

Paul was a 1949 graduate of St. Louis Prep South Seminary High School.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  

On...

Francis William Schaefer

Francis William Schaefer

Oct 17, 2019

Francis W. Schaefer, age 86 of Loose Creek, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Westphalia Hills.

 

Francis was born on February 16, 1933, in Bonnots Mill, the oldest of three siblings born to Leo and Annie (Rotter) Schaefer.

 

Francis attended Immaculate Conception School for twelve years, graduating in 1951.  His class was the last to graduate from...

Marjorie Amelia Campbell

Marjorie Amelia Campbell

Oct 16, 2019

Marjorie Amelia Campbell, age 103 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.

Marge was born on October 4, 1916, in Linn, a daughter to the late Victor and Alta (Bacon) Pinet.

She attended Flora School near Linn until the 8th grade. Marge was a 1935 graduate of Linn High School.

On June...