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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...

Lena Marie Mebruer

Lena Marie Mebruer

Jan 2, 2017

Lena Marie Mebruer, age 103 of Rich Fountain passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at SSM St Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City.

Lena was born October 6, 1913, in Freeburg, a daughter to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Reichel) Talken.

Lena attended the Reichel School in Osage County as a young girl.

On September 17, 1931,...

Billy J Taylor

Billy J Taylor

Dec 31, 2016

Billie “Billy” Joe Taylor, age 75 of Linn passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016, at his residence. Billy was born July 7, 1941, in Memphis, TN. A son to the late Fred and Flossie (Taylor) Taylor. Billy was united in marriage to Patricia “Pat” Kattich on September 12, 1958, in St. Louis. She survives of the home. Billy worked as...

Gary R. Howard

Gary R. Howard

Dec 29, 2016

Gary R. Howard, age 81 of Linn, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at his residence. Gary was born December 24, 1935, in Sullivan, a son to the late Virgil Howard and Irene (Moss) Howard Hyland. Gary was a 1953 graduate of Sullivan High School. Gary served in the United States Navy from February 16, 1953 until December 13,...

Lawrence S. Rudroff

Lawrence S. Rudroff

Dec 21, 2016

Lawrence S. Rudroff, age 88 of Rich Fountain, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Westphalia Hills. Lawrence was born December 26, 1927, in Rich Fountain, a son to the late Martin and Margaret Mary (Grellner) Rudroff. Lawrence attended Sacred Heart School in Rich Fountain. Lawrence served in the United States Navy. While being stationed aboard the USS Jason in...

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