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Margaret Agatha (Bescheinen) Kliethermes
Sep 6, 2025
Margaret Agatha (Bescheinen) Kliethermes, 99, of Loose Creek, passed peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the Auburn Ridge Living Center in Wardsville.
She was born on August 15, 1926, in Loose Creek, the youngest child of Francis “Frank” William and Catherine Elizabeth (Schaefer) Bescheinen.
She married Francis H. Kliethermes, on June 24, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church in Loose Creek. He preceded...
Geraldine Louise Hales
Sep 8, 2025
Geraldine Louise Hales (Jerry) was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 10, 1930, where she spent her earliest years. She moved to Arizona for her elementary schooling and graduated from Glendale Union High School. She spent a year in Japan after WWII, and after high school she joined the Women’s Army Corp where she made many lifelong friends. After...
Sam Kremer
Sep 10, 2025
Sam Kremer, age 73, of Bonnots Mill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Sam was born on October 17, 1951, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Henry and Legora (Backes) Kremer.
He was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Loose Creek and attended Fatima High School.
On March 3,...
Gerald "Jerry" F. Lehmen
Sep 1, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” F. Lehmen, age 82 of Rich Fountain, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at his residence.
Jerry was born September 27, 1942, in Summerfield, a son to the late Cletus and Clara (Krieg) Lehmen.
Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Fatima High School.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict as well as...
Cheryl L. Abendschein
Aug 27, 2025
Cheryl Lynne (Owens) Abendschein, age 67, of Owensville, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Belleview Valley Nursing Home in Belleview.
Cheryl was born on November 18, 1957, in St. Louis County, a daughter to the late William Owens and Shelba (Bacon) Larimore. Her mother survives in Sullivan.
Cheryl was a 1976 graduate of Linn High School. She grew up in...
Jeanne M. Knollmeyer
Aug 26, 2025
Jeanne M. Knollmeyer, age 90, of Bonnots Mill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Westphalia Hills in Westphalia.
Jeanne was born on June 5, 1935, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Frank M. and Louise M. (Dulle) Fausell
Jeanne was a 1953 graduate of St. Peters High School in Jefferson City.
On February 13, 1960, Jeanne was united...
Frank Beller
Aug 17, 2025
Frank Beller, age 85 of Linn, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born April 7, 1940, in Linn, a son to the late James and Cora (Knoerr) Beller.
He attended Linn High School and was a 1958 graduate of DeAndreis High School in St. Louis.
Frank proudly served his country in the United...
Joanie Olivia Baclesse
Aug 17, 2025
Joanie Olivia Baclesse, age 84, of Linn, passed away on August 17, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Joanie spent her last moments with those she cherished most by her side.
She was born to the late Bernard and Zelda (Clark) Prince in St. Louis on July 9, 1941. She received her elementary, junior high and part of her high school...
Rosalia Catherine Rufi
Aug 16, 2025
Rosalia Catherine Rufi, age 93, of Rich Fountain, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Rosalia was born on June 14, 1932, in Rich Fountain, a daughter to the late Andrew and Ida (Vossen) Luecke.
She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rich Fountain.
On...
Mary Ann Blair
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Ann Blair, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully fortified by the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on August 7, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born to Anton Rustemeyer and Mary (Reinkemeyer) Rustemeyer on December 25, 1932, early Christmas morning, Mary Ann brought warmth and joy to those around her, with her eldest brother joking "but...
Arthur L. Busch, Jr.
Aug 1, 2025
Arthur L. Busch, Jr., age 78, of Russellville, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his residence.
Arthur was born on September 7, 1946, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Arthur Busch, Sr., and Arline (Herndon) Busch.
Arthur was a 1964 graduate of Linn High School, and he later attended MU in Columbia and Linn Technical College in Linn....
Donald R. Wood
Jul 22, 2025
Donald R. Wood, age 81 of Fenton, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center in Valley Park, MO.
Donald was born February 8, 1944, in St Louis, a son to the late Donald and Adele (Zahari) Wood.
In 1966 he was united in marriage to Marina Carwile in St. Louis. She preceded him in death on June...
Bernard "Ben" August Lage
Jul 18, 2025
Bernard “Ben” August Lage, age 87 of Taos, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Ben was born on October 19, 1937, in Taos, a son to the late Andrew Bernard and Theresa Bernadine (Veltrop) Lage.
On April 26, 1969, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay Tollinger at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...
Mark Douglas Plegge
Jul 12, 2025
Mark Douglas Plegge, aged 60 of O’Fallon, IL, passed away peacefully at his sister’s residence in Vienna surrounded by his family.
Mark was born June 9, 1965, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Dr. Eugene Plegge and Evelyn (Pohlmann) Plegge who survives of Linn.
Mark was a 1983 graduate of Linn High School and a 1988 graduate of the University...
Dorothy Mae Bias
Jul 11, 2025
Dorothy Mae Bias, age 95 of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.
Dorothy was born April 24, 1930, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Marcus and Hettie (Bernard) Zumwalt.
She attended school in Jefferson City and was a homemaker.
On January 3, 1947, she was united in marriage to Clellan Bias in Jefferson City....
Leon Erwin Bracht
Jul 4, 2025
Leon Erwin Bracht, 84, Linn, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
He was born on October 30, 1940, to the late Charles and Alice Bracht of Chamois.
He graduated from Chamois High School and Lincoln University in 1965.
Leon was employed with the US Department of Agriculture for 41 years.
He was a member of Linn Community Christian Church. Leon...
John Mengwasser
Jul 2, 2025
John Jason Mengwasser, age 52, of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at SSM St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.
John was born on May 26, 1973, in Jefferson City, a son to Norbert Mengwasser and the late Carolyn Ann (Haslag) Mengwasser. His father survives in Rich Fountain.
He was a 1991 graduate of Fatima High School.
John was a...
Michael W. Filkins
Jun 30, 2025
Michael “Mike” W. Filkins, age 58, of Linn, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Born on September 7, 1966, in Kirksville, Mike was the son of Jerry “Butch” Filkins, who survives in St. James, and the late Joyce (Courtney) Filkins.
He grew up in the Hazel Creek community near Greentop, known for bluegrass gospel and farm families....
Rosemary Frances Smith
Jun 23, 2025
Rosemary Frances (Peters) Smith was born March 8, 1942, in the little town of Frankenstein and passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at her residence in Kansas City.
As a child she was very small, so her siblings took her under their wing and watched over her.
She was never called Rosemary by the family but by her nickname which was “Toots”.
After...
Marie Jean Lieneke
Jun 21, 2025
Marie Jean (Deeken) Lieneke, 90, of Linn, formerly of Chamois and Hermann, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Stonebridge, Westphalia, after months of failing health and grieving the loss of her only son.
Marie was born on January 28, 1935, on a farm near Martinsburg, Missouri, to August and Henrietta (Renneke) Deeken. Marie was the last surviving sibling of seven.
When...
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