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Lawrence "Butch" Gayle Nilges

Lawrence "Butch" Gayle Nilges

Jul 27, 2021

Lawrence “Butch” G. Nilges, age 79 of Linn, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family

 

Butch was born December 25, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, a son to the late Lawrence H. and Iona (Franken) Nilges.

 

He was a 1959 graduate of Linn High School.  Butch was a member of the...

Richard E. Bower

Richard E. Bower

Jul 24, 2021

Richard E. Bower, Jr, age 86, from Linn, began his heavenly journey on July 24, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Columbia. 

 

He was born March 27, 1935, in Courtois, Missouri, the son of Richard E. and Seline (Henslee) Bower.

           

Richard attended school in Wellston. He was called to service in the United States Army in 1958 and...

Lisa A Rickey

Lisa A Rickey

Jul 22, 2021

 

Lisa A. (Clough) Rickey, age 60, of Linn, formally of Shawnee, KS, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at her mother’s residence in Linn surrounded by her loving family and long-time best friend.

 

She was born April 7, 1961, in Brookfield, Missouri to the late George William “Bill” Clough and Evelyn D. (Thudium) Clough.

 

Lisa was a 1979...

Louise Dorothy Fick

Louise Dorothy Fick

Jul 17, 2021

Louise Dorothy Fick, age 97 of Rich Fountain, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at her son’s residence surrounded by her family.

 

Louise was born January 8, 1924, in Rich Fountain, a daughter to the late Henry and Sibylla (Reinkemeyer) Krieg.

 

Louise attended Sacred Heart School.

 

On June 7, 1945, she was united in marriage to Arthur...

John "JR" Russell West

John "JR" Russell West

Jul 10, 2021

John “JR” Russell West, age 57, of Meta, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his residence. 

JR was born on February 17, 1964, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Delbert and Mary (Rhoads) West. 

JR was a 1982 graduate of Jefferson City High School.  He attended University of Missouri College in Columbia.

On October 23, 1998,...

Roseline "Rose" Voss

Roseline "Rose" Voss

Jul 8, 2021

Roseline “Rose” Voss, age 87, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was born on February 4, 1934, in Rich Fountain, a daughter to the late Henry and Mary Jane (Radmacher) Mengwasser.

Rose graduated from Sacred Heart School in Rich Fountain. 

On April...

Steve Laffoon

Steve Laffoon

Jul 6, 2021

Steve Laffoon, age 61, of Linn, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his residence.

Steve was born on October 19, 1959, in Jefferson City, a son to the late James LeRoy Laffoon and Reta (Baumgartner) Laffoon-Dennis.  Reta survives in Linn.

Steve was a 1978 graduate of Hazelwood Center High School in Florissant.  He also graduated from Linn State...

Ronald R. Brandt

Ronald R. Brandt

Jul 5, 2021

Ronald R. Brandt, age 72, of Linn, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at his residence.

Ronald was born on November 6, 1948, in Linn, a son to the late Raymond and Estella (Hasenbeck) Brandt. 

Ronald was a 1966 graduate of Linn High School and a graduate of Linn State Technical College.  He proudly served his country in the...

Larry Monroe

Larry Monroe

Jul 4, 2021

Larry L. Monroe, age 82 of Linn, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born March 16, 1939, in Pointers Creek, a son to the late William and Josephine (Branson) Monroe.

Larry attended Pointers Creek Elementary School and was a 1957 graduate of Linn High...

Carol A. Keilholz

Carol A. Keilholz

Jul 4, 2021

Carol A. Keilholz, age 80 of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born May 26, 1941, in Linn, a daughter to the late Benjamin and Myrtle (Nichols) Buscher.

Carol attended Osage R-1 school in Chamois. 

On January 6, 1962, she was united in marriage to Raymond Keilholz at...

Shirley Sue Scheulen

Shirley Sue Scheulen

Jul 2, 2021

Shirley Sue Scheulen, age 69 of Rich Fountain, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born on September 23, 1951, in Loveland, CO., a daughter to the late Floyd and Ethel Mae (Tennyson) Matthews.

Sue attended Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, CO.  

On December 27, 1986, she was...

Generose Christine Louise Dudenhoeffer

Generose Christine Louise Dudenhoeffer

Jun 15, 2021

Generose C. Dudenhoeffer, age 92, of Linn formerly of Frankenstein, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City

 

Generose was born on September 12, 1928, in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Joseph and Rose Mary (Jaegers) Gentges. 

 

Generose was a 1947 graduate of Our Lady Help of Christians High...

Henry William Nilges

Henry William Nilges

Jun 15, 2021

Henry William Nilges, age 95 of Loose Creek, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his residence.

 

Henry was born November 8, 1925, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Hubert and Sophia (Kremer) Nilges.

 

Henry attended school in Loose Creek and proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the United States...

Bruce P. Brandt

Bruce P. Brandt

Jun 2, 2021

Bruce P. Brandt, age 69, of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

Bruce was born on January 18, 1952, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Raymond B. and Estella (Hasenbeck) Brandt.

Bruce was a 1970 graduate of Linn High School.  He spent two years in the United States Army.  After...

R. Marian Ortbals

R. Marian Ortbals

May 30, 2021

R. Marian Ortbals, age 67 of Linn, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her residence.

Marian was born January 23, 1954, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Robert Ray and Mary Joan (Beller) Kellogg.

Marian was a 1972 graduate of Linn High School and a graduate of Lincoln University in Jefferson City with a degree in Criminal Justice.

On...

Laura L. Pleimann

Laura L. Pleimann

May 23, 2021

Laura L. Pleimann, age 62, of Linn, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. 

Laura was born on June 12, 1958, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Edward Alec and LaVerne Mae (Weber) Pleimann.

Laura spent most of her life in the St. Louis area, near Florissant and Arnold. 

Laura...

James "Jim" Harding

James "Jim" Harding

May 22, 2021

James “Jim” Harding, age 64, of Linn, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his residence.

He was born March 24, 1957 to Charles & Anna (Huber) Harding in Leavenworth, Kansas.

After leaving high school he joined the military, where he spent much of his career. He served in the United States Air Guard and United States Army, including serving...

Mary Gay Deskin

Mary Gay Deskin

May 21, 2021

Mary Gay Deskin, nee Laughlin, 87, passed away May 21, 2021, in the Westminster Palms Residential Community, St. Petersburg, FL where she was a resident. On July 2, 1933, she was born to Myrtle and Cecil Laughlin in her grandmother Shockley’s farmhouse on Highway 89 just south of Linn.

She was united in marriage to Robert Deskin of Boonville on...

Rodney L. Strope

Rodney L. Strope

May 21, 2021

Rodney L. Strope, age 57, of Chamois, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. 

Rodney was born December 19, 1963, in Jefferson City, a son to the late John L. Strope and Helen M. (Troesser) Strope.

Rodney was a 1982 graduate of Linn High School.

On March 16, 1993, he was united...

Russell "Russ" Bernard Kliethermes

Russell "Russ" Bernard Kliethermes

May 20, 2021

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Russell Bernard Kliethermes, a son, a loving father of three, a grandfather of two, a brother to nine, an uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a friend to so many, passed away in his home in Hesperia, California at the age of 61.  Russ was born October 9, 1959, in Jefferson City, MO to...

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