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Donna Lee Helfrich

Donna Lee Helfrich

Sep 25, 2024

Donna Lee (Crowe) Helfrich, age 85 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on July 2, 1939, in Linn, Missouri to Donald and Louise (Senevey) Crowe. 

Donna was married to Charles “Tom” Helfrich on February 20, 1960. They were married for 61 wonderful years until he passed away on February 18, 2021. They are together...

Eugene Wayne Plegge, DVM

Eugene Wayne Plegge, DVM

Sep 13, 2024

Eugene Wayne Plegge, DVM, was born on November 20, 1934, in Saint Louis, Missouri to Milton Herman and Marie Estelle McClain Plegge. Gene, known to those in Osage County as “Doc” passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the family’s home in Linn. 

Gene attended elementary school in St. Louis. His family moved to Cooper Hill where he attended one...

Kimberly Sue Ames

Kimberly Sue Ames

Sep 7, 2024

Kimberly Sue Ames, age 64 of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Stonebridge Adams Street in Jefferson City. 

Kimberly was born May 31, 1960, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Arthur and Shirley (Scott) Riegel. 

Kimberly was a 1978 graduate of Chamois High School. 

On June 27, 1981, she was united in marriage to Terry Ames in Chamois. He...

Rose Marie Huckstep

Rose Marie Huckstep

Sep 3, 2024

Rose “Rosie” Marie (Meyer) Nilges Huckstep, 86, of Linn, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.

She was born January 27, 1938, at Bonnots Mill, the daughter of the late Eward H. Meyer and Helen (Voss) Meyer. Her mother, Helen, died in 1941 when Rosie was just four years old. Her father, Ed,...

Mary Ann Mulpas

Mary Ann Mulpas

Sep 2, 2024

Mary Ann Mulpas, age 81, of Buckner, IL., passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Mary Ann was born on October 21, 1942, in Linn, a daughter to the late Leo and Clara (Otto) Berhorst.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Charles Mulpas and his family; three brothers, Robert (Judy) Berhorst of Russellville, Richard Berhorst of Linn, and Ronald (Brenda) Berhorst...

Albert Mantle, Sr.

Albert Mantle, Sr.

Aug 31, 2024

Albert Mantle, Sr., age 74, of Frankenstein, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Albert was born on February 12, 1950, in Linn, a son to the late Clarence Virgil and Mary Lucinda (Mosley) Mantle.

Albert was a 1968 graduate of Linn High School.

On January 24, 1970, he was united in marriage to...

Sylvester A Kixmiller

Sylvester A Kixmiller

Aug 30, 2024

Sylvester A. Kixmiller, age 79, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, surrounded by his loving family.

Sylvester was born on December 25, 1944, in Langley Field, Virginia, a son to the late Marvin and Bertha (Frank) Kixmiller. 

Sylvester was a 1962 graduate of Linn High School.

On August 27, 1966, he...

Rick Wekenborg

Rick Wekenborg

Aug 18, 2024

Rick Wekenborg, age 68, of Linn, formerly of Raymondville, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his residence with his faithful companion Ivy by his side.

Rick was born on October 2, 1955, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Gerald Sylvester and Mary Lou (Krummen) Wekenborg.

Rick was a 1973 graduate of Jefferson City High School. He proudly served his...

Norbert G. Dill, Jr.

Norbert G. Dill, Jr.

Aug 15, 2024

Norbert G. Dill, Jr., age 64, of Rich Fountain, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.

Norbert was born November 18, 1959, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Norbert Dill, Sr. and Florentine (Eisterhold) Dill.

He was a 1977 graduate of Fatima High School, a 1981 graduate of Linn Tech.

On May 22,...

Mary Elizabeth Ashby

Mary Elizabeth Ashby

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Ashby, age 86, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at SSM Heath St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.

Mary was born January 26, 1938, in Kearney, Missouri, a daughter to the late Joseph Carter and Nellie Elmyra (Danner) Thompson.

On February 24, 1957, she was united in marriage to Charles W. Ashby in Liberty, Missouri. Charles preceded her...

Annabell Catherine Schmutzler

Annabell Catherine Schmutzler

Aug 4, 2024

Annabell Catherine Schmutzler, age 92, passed away Sunday August 4, 2024, at Riverview Nursing Home in Mokane. 

Annabell was born on July 5,1932, in St. Elizabeth, a daughter of Theodore G. and Catherine O. (Franken) Holtmeyer. She attended church and school at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

She married Herbert A. Berhorst and they made their home in Mary’s Home where they were...

Thomas "Tony" A. DeBoeuf

Thomas "Tony" A. DeBoeuf

Aug 3, 2024

Thomas "Tony" A. DeBoeuf, age 65, of Green City, formerly of Linn, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.

Tony was born on September 9, 1958, in Knox County, Indiana, a son to the late Thomas Felix and Elizabeth Darlene (McBride) DeBoeuf.

Tony was a 1976 graduate of Owensville High School. He later earned a...

Martha Elnora Hostetler

Martha Elnora Hostetler

Jul 30, 2024

Martha Elnora Hostetler, age 85, of Linn, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at her residence.

Martha was born February 20, 1939, in LaGrange County, Indiana, a daughter to the late Daniel and Elnora Yoder.

On October 23, 1958, she was united in marriage to Samuel H. Hostetler in Topeka, Indiana. He preceded her in death on January 16, 2014.

Martha moved to...

Marietta Schaefer

Marietta Schaefer

Jul 30, 2024

Marietta Schaefer, age 92, of Loose Creek, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Heisinger Bluffs West in Jefferson City.

Marietta was born on May 24, 1932, in Folk, a daughter to the late August and Olivia (Wilde) Stegeman.

Marietta attended school in Folk.

On August 18, 1956, she was united in marriage to Francis W. Schaefer at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic...

Marilyn "Mitzi" Fowler

Marilyn "Mitzi" Fowler

Jul 30, 2024

Marilyn “Mitzi” Fowler, age 85, of Linn, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Harbor Place in Linn.

 

Mitzi was born on August 16, 1938, in Westphalia, a daughter to the late Leonard and Connie (Risse) Schmitz.

 

Mitzi was a 1956 graduate of Fatima High School.

 

On June 8, 1957, she was united in marriage to Jerry Ray Fowler at St. Joseph Catholic...

Jason Jaegers

Jason Jaegers

Jul 29, 2024

Jason C. Jaegers, age 46, of Loose Creek passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in Bixby, Missouri.

Jason was born November 13, 1977, in Jefferson City, a son to Jerry and Diane (Eichholz) Jaegers. They survive in Loose Creek.

He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and was a 1995 graduate of Fatima High School.

On September 15, 1999, he was united in marriage...

Olivia Augustine Ruettgers

Olivia Augustine Ruettgers

Jul 29, 2024

Olivia Augustine Ruettgers, age 90, of Loose Creek, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at Stonebridge Senior Living in Westphalia.

 

Olivia was born August 26, 1933, a daughter to the late Gustave and Bertha (Orscheln) Backes of Loose Creek. Olivia was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School in Loose Creek. 

 

On February 23, 1952, she was united in marriage to John Ruettgers...

Connie Jean Gibson

Connie Jean Gibson

Jul 23, 2024

Connie Jean Gibson, age 66 of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Stone Bridge Villa Marie in Jefferson City.

Connie was born September 18, 1957, in Keene, NH, a daughter to the late David and Barbara (Bowen) Arlen, Sr.

Connie enjoyed playing bingo and tanning.

Connie is survived by one daughter, Renee Meyer and her husband Derek of Jefferson City,...

Robert "Bob" Courtland Deskin

Robert "Bob" Courtland Deskin

Jul 22, 2024

Robert Courtland Deskin was born on December 27, 1932, in Moberly, Missouri, to Paul Courtland and Edna (Ainsworth) Deskin. Bob passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Westminster Palms in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Bob grew up in St. Louis and then Boonville, Missouri. He graduated from Laura Speed Elliot High School in Boonville in 1951. After graduation, he enrolled at...

Joseph "Joe" Wieberg

Joseph "Joe" Wieberg

Jul 19, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Wieberg, 62, of Westphalia, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Joe was born on February 26, 1962, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Gilbert and Corona (Eisterhold) Wieberg.

Joe was a 1980 graduate of Fatima High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. 

Joe was employed...