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James "Jim" Donald Phillips

James "Jim" Donald Phillips

Dec 4, 2017

James “Jim” D. Phillips, age 72 of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017, at Westphalia Hills Skilled Nursing Facility.

 

Jim was born October 2, 1945, in Owensville, a son to the late Donald Oliver and Beulah Ellen (Leffler) Phillips.

 

He was a 1963 graduate of Belle High School and served in the United States Navy during...

Larry Henry Reinkemeyer

Larry Henry Reinkemeyer

Dec 4, 2017

Larry H. Reinkemeyer, age 63 of Linn, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City.

 

Larry was born June 25, 1954, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Lawrence “Bud” and Esther (Rustemeyer) Reinkemeyer.

 

Larry was a 1972 graduate of Linn High School.

 

Larry had been employed as...

Marlene Elizabeth Kliethermes

Marlene Elizabeth Kliethermes

Dec 2, 2017

 

Marlene Elizabeth (Samson) Kliethermes, age 76, of Bonnots Mill, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Westphalia Hills.

Marlene was born February 16, 1941, in Linn, a daughter to the late August and Mary “Lizzie” (Zeilmann) Samson. 

She graduated from Linn High School and attended Central Missouri University at Warrensburg for a short time before her marriage to...

Ruby Jewel Rucker

Ruby Jewel Rucker

Nov 27, 2017

Ruby J. Rucker, age 81 of Linn, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, at the Linn Living and Rehab Center.

 

Ruby was born January 15, 1936, in Mountain Park, OK, a daughter to the late George and Lydia (Seba) Krueger. Ruby’s mother died in childbirth and she was taken in by her Uncle George and Aunt Freda Rucker and...

Dr. Craig A. Starnes

Dr. Craig A. Starnes

Nov 21, 2017

Dr. Craig A. Starnes, D.D.S., age 62 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma cancer.

Craig was born January 30, 1955 in Bonne Terre, Mo. the son of Bruce M. and Dorotha G. (Barnhouse) Starnes. He was married on June 27, 1981 in...

Robert A Samson

Robert A Samson

Nov 20, 2017

Robert A. Samson, age 85, of Bonnots Mill, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, at Westphalia Hills in Westphalia.

Robert was born on July 28, 1932, in Bonnots Mill, a son to the late George and Pearl (Boillot) Samson.

He attended parochial school in Bonnots Mill and graduated from Loose Creek High School in 1951.  Following graduation, Robert served...

Hugo Martin Backes

Hugo Martin Backes

Nov 11, 2017

 

Hugo Martin Backes, age 81 of Taos, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Westphalia Hills Retirement Center.

 

Hugo was born on February 15, 1936, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Herman and Elizabeth (Rustemeyer) Backes.

 

He was a 1954 graduate of Fatima High School.

 

On June 23, 1956, he was united in marriage...

Estella "Stella" Marie Groves

Estella "Stella" Marie Groves

Nov 9, 2017

Etella “Stella” M. Groves, age 79 of Linn, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

 

Stella was born on January 6, 1938, in Linn, a daughter to the late Donald and Louise (Senevey) Crowe.

 

On June 30, 1967, Stella was united in marriage to Clarence N. Groves in Eldon.  He...

James Edwin Probst

James Edwin Probst

Nov 9, 2017

James “Jim” Edwin Probst, Sr. age 83 of Linn, MO, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his residence in Linn.

Jim was born June 30, 1934, a son to the late Elmer and Catherine (Haney) Probst in Handy, MO, located in rural Ripley County.

Following graduation from high school in Fremont, MO, Jim enlisted in the US Army...

Leon W Helling

Leon W Helling

Nov 6, 2017

 

Leon W. Helling, age 74 of Linn, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.  

 

Leon was born December 14, 1942, in Franklin County, Missouri, a son to the late Raymond and Mildred (Fahrmeier) Helling.  

 

Leon attended Union High School.  

 

On June 8, 1968, he was...

Edna Jean Starr

Edna Jean Starr

Oct 14, 2017

 

Edna Jean Starr, age 91 of Linn, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 14, 2017. A nearly lifelong resident of Linn, she was supported in her final months on earth by a devoted family and the many friends who visited, called or wrote. Edna counted each friend as a blessing in her life.

 

Edna was born...

Perry "Smitty" Edward Smith

Perry "Smitty" Edward Smith

Oct 5, 2017

Perry Edward “Smitty” Smith, age 89 of Linn, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017, at his residence.

 

Perry was born September 10, 1928, in Chamois, a son to the late Henry and Florence (Curtit) Smith.

 

He attended school in Chamois and later received his GED.

 

On February 7, 1948, he was united in marriage to Janice Baclesse...

Larry R. Schaefferkoetter

Larry R. Schaefferkoetter

Oct 5, 2017

Larry Schaefferkoetter, age 67 of Linn, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

 

Larry was born on April 25, 1950, to Louis and Maxine Schaefferkoetter. 

 

He was a 1968 graduate of Owensville High School and received his Associates Degree in Drafting from Linn Technical College. 

 

On August 24, 1974,...

Eileen A. Fick

Eileen A. Fick

Sep 30, 2017

Eileen A. Fick, age 98, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, in South Bend, IN.

 

Eileen was born February 9, 1919, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter to the late George and Viola Atkins.

 

She graduated from Catonsville High School in Catonsville, MD, and matriculated at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, from which she received her Bachelor...

Dixie Gay Puckett

Dixie Gay Puckett

Sep 21, 2017

Dixie Gay (Branson) Puckett, age 75 of Linn passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Westphalia Hills.

 

Dixie was born November 5, 1941, in Linn, a daughter to the late Robert E and Flora May (Tyree) Branson.

 

Dixie went to school in Linn and later attended East Central Community College in Union.

 

On March 21, 1959, she...

Ambrose "Amby" J. Grellner

Ambrose "Amby" J. Grellner

Sep 21, 2017

Ambrose “Amby” J. Grellner, age 77 of Rich Fountain, departed this life on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at his residence.

Ambrose was born December 6, 1939, in Rich Fountain, a son to the late Albert and Mary (Bock) Grellner.

Ambrose attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rich Fountain and graduated in 1957 from Fatima High School in Westphalia.

On June...

Jerome "Jerry" Paul Hoelscher

Jerome "Jerry" Paul Hoelscher

Sep 14, 2017

Jerome “Jerry” P. Hoelscher, age 62 of Linn, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

 

Jerry was born September 14, 1955, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Harold Hoelscher and Gladys Fritchley and her husband Tommy who survive of Linn.

 

Jerry was a 1973 graduate of Linn High...

Sandra Ann Paulus

Sandra Ann Paulus

Sep 8, 2017

 

Sandra Ann Paulus, age 62, of Linn, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017, at her residence in Linn.  

 

Sandra was born on May 25, 1955, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Rita (Friel) Farris.   

 

She was a 1971 graduated from Riverview Gardens High School in St. Louis.  

 

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Grace Linhardt

Grace Linhardt

Sep 5, 2017

 

Grace Linhardt, age 89, of Linn formerly of Freedom, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 05, 2017, at Linn Living and Rehab Center in Linn.

Grace was born on July 12, 1928, in Bland, a daughter to the late Louis and Annie (Meier) Bentlage.

Grace was united in marriage on November 2, 1951, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Ervin “Dick”...