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Eugene "Gene N. Lock

Eugene "Gene N. Lock

May 3, 2017

Eugene N. Lock, age 79, a current resident of the Lake of the Ozarks, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Lake Regional Hospital of complications due to a recent illness.



Gene was born February 19, 1938, a son to Edgar M. and Eleanore (Heinen) Lock in Bonnots Mill. He attended elementary school in Bonnots Mill and was a...

Michelle Lea Nilges

Michelle Lea Nilges

Apr 24, 2017

Michelle Lea Wallace Nilges, age 47 of Forsyth, MO, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. Michelle was born on May 27, 1969, in Springfield, Missouri, to Maynard and Linda Larson Wallace. Although she spent her early childhood years in Butler, Missouri, she called Forsyth, Missouri home most of her life. Throughout her childhood and high school years in Forsyth, she...

Bobbie Lee Whitney

Bobbie Lee Whitney

Apr 17, 2017

Bobbie Lee Whitney, age 83 of Linn, MO. and formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, at Linn Living and Rehab Center. Bobbie was born September 6, 1933, in Paragould, AR, a daughter to the late Mervin and Agnes (Hendrix) Dial. Bobbie attended school in Paragould and was of the Baptist faith. On October 24, 1949, she...

Edward "Ed" W Meyer

Edward "Ed" W Meyer

Apr 4, 2017

Edward “Ed” W. Meyer, age 79 of Linn, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Linn Living and Rehab. Ed was born March 2, 1938, in Chamois, a son to the late William “Fritz” and Flora Marie (Maeser) Meyer. Ed attended school in Chamois. On January 27, 1962, he was united in marriage to Wanda A. Tieman in Chamois. She...

William "Bill" C. Verslues

William "Bill" C. Verslues

Mar 17, 2017

William “Bill” C. Verslues, age 82, of Loose Creek, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017, at Oak Tree Villa in Jefferson City.

Bill was born on September 10, 1934, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Edwin and Josephine (Kramer) Verslues.

Bill attended the Taos school system and was a lifelong resident of the Loose Creek area.

On May 20, 1967,...

Harold John Meisel

Harold John Meisel

Mar 8, 2017

Harold John Meisel, age 79 of Osage City, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City. Harold was born August 19, 1937, in St. Thomas, a son to the late Emil and Martha (Gerling) Meisel. Harold was a United States Army Veteran. On May 21, 1966, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann...

William "Bill" Henry McNish, Jr

William "Bill" Henry McNish, Jr

Mar 2, 2017

William “Bill” Henry McNish, Jr., age 71 of Buffalo, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 2, 2017, at his residence.

William was born December 28, 1945, in Diggins, a son to the late William and Jessie (Young) McNish.

William attended school at Fordland.

On September 21, 1963, he was united in marriage to Sandra Hyder in Springfield. She survives of the home.

William was employed...

Laura Mae Wolfe

Laura Mae Wolfe

Feb 27, 2017

Laura Mae Wolfe, age 83 of Linn, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City. Laura Mae was born on February 25, 1934, in Linn, a daughter to the late Charlie and Janet (Voss) Fincher. Laura Mae was a 1952 graduate of Linn High School. On October 11, 1952, she was united in...

Charyl E. Saunier

Charyl E. Saunier

Feb 15, 2017

Charyl E. Saunier, age 77 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at her daughter’s residence in Nevada, MO. Charyl was born February 9, 1940, in Letcher, SD, a daughter to the late Charles and Bernadine (Dunbar) Thomas. Charyl was a 1958 graduate of Mitchell High School in Mitchell, SD, and later received her nursing education in Amarillo, TX....

Clarence Everett Redden, Sr

Clarence Everett Redden, Sr

Feb 14, 2017

Clarence Everett Redden, Sr., age 90 of Linn, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at SSM-Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.



Everett was born February 13, 1927, in Chamois, a son to the late Alfred and Alice (Baclesse) Redden.



Everett served in the United States Army during World War II.



On July 26, 1952, he was united...

Theresa Deal

Theresa Deal

Feb 4, 2017

Theresa Deal, age 60 a resident of Linn Living and Rehab Center and formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Morton Chapel in Linn. (897-2214)

Jerry Wayne Shockley

Jerry Wayne Shockley

Feb 3, 2017

Jerry W. Shockley, age 66 of Taos, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City. Jerry was born on January 8, 1951, in Hope, Missouri, a son to the late Arch and Edna (Lemmons) Shockley. Jerry attended school in Linn. On June 1, 1968, he was united in marriage to Deborah “Debbie” Schaefer...

Thomas "Tom" A. Bardwell

Thomas "Tom" A. Bardwell

Feb 2, 2017

Thomas "Tom" A. Bardwell, age 82 of Chamois, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Tom was born September 8, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jane Marie, 5 children, Tim (Deborah) Bardwell, Greg (Brenda) Bardwell, Judy Bardwell, Doug Bardwell and Debbie Bardwell, 9 grandchildren and 14...

Lillian R Gove

Lillian R Gove

Jan 30, 2017

Lillian R. Gove, age 81 of Jefferson City, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017, at Westphalia Hills. Lillian was born on February 11, 1935, in Linn, a daughter to the late Reed and Mildred (Evans) Monroe. Lillian was a graduate of Linn High School. On March 17, 1956, she was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Gove in Jefferson...

Alma Birdsong Boessen

Alma Birdsong Boessen

Jan 28, 2017

Alma Birdsong Boessen, age 86 of Loose Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City after suffering many years with Parkinson’s Disease. Alma was born on January 21, 1931, in Jamestown, a daughter to the late Edward and Lena (Dalsteim) Strein. Alma was a 1951 graduate of Jamestown High School. On April...

Maryann F Backes

Maryann F Backes

Jan 21, 2017

Maryann F. Backes, age 80, of Jefferson City, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Westphalia Hills Retirement Center. Maryann was born on May 14, 1936, in Wardsville, a daughter to the late Clarence and Grace Schepker. Maryann was a 1954 graduate of Linn High School. On June 23, 1956, she was united in marriage to Hugo Martin Backes...

Wilfred "Willie" J. Dudenhoeffer

Wilfred "Willie" J. Dudenhoeffer

Jan 18, 2017

Wilfred J. “Willie” Dudenhoeffer, age 79 of Bonnots Mill, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Willie was born on March 17, 1937, a son and only child to the late Frank and Mary (Linnenbrink) Dudenhoeffer of Bonnots Mill. He attended the Cadet Creek School and St. Louis of...

Grace G. Rackers

Grace G. Rackers

Jan 17, 2017

Grace G. Rackers, age 78 of Loose Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Linn Living and Rehab with her children at her side. Grace was born on July 24, 1938, in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Gustave and Bertha (Orscheln) Backes. Grace was a 1956 graduate of Fatima High School. On November 23, 1957, she was...

Travis Andrew Muenks

Travis Andrew Muenks

Jan 10, 2017

Travis A. Muenks, age 44 of Loose Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.



Travis was born March 28, 1972, in Jefferson City, a son to Norman and Judy (Kliethermes) Muenks. His parents survive of the home in Loose Creek.



Travis was a 1991 graduate of Fatima High School. While...

Albert Balkenbusch

Albert Balkenbusch

Jan 7, 2017

Albert Balkenbusch, age 95 of Linn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Westphalia Hills. Albert was born September 6, 1921, in Osage County, Missouri, a son to the late John and Angela (Rehagen) Balkenbusch. As a young boy, Albert attended school at St George Catholic School and Mt. Aerial School. On October 30, 1945, he was united...