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Vincent Frank Backes

Vincent Frank Backes

Jan 30, 2013

Vincent "Vince" F. Backes, age 84 of Bonnots Mill, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Autumn Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility in Linn.Vince was born December 25, 1928, in Bonnots Mill, a son to the late Leo and Louise (Bescheinen) Backes.Vince attended school in Bonnots Mill. He also served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.On June 6, 1953,...

Raymond J. Kraus

Raymond J. Kraus

Jan 29, 2013

Raymond J. Kraus, age 91 of Loose Creek, passed away peacefully January 29, 2013, surrounded by his family at Autumn Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility in Linn.Raymond was born November 19, 1921, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Joseph and Emily (Hoelscher) Kraus.Raymond attended school and grew up in Jefferson City. He served in the Army Air Corps from...

Albert A. Fick

Albert A. Fick

Jan 26, 2013

Albert "Bert" A. Fick, age 84, of Rich Fountain, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Westphalia Hills. Bert was born June 13, 1928, in Rich Fountain, a son to the late Alphonse and Louise (Boes) Fick. He was a 1946 graduate of Linn High School. Bert worked for Grellner Sales and Service in Rich Fountain for 52 years as...

Viola T. Luebbert

Viola T. Luebbert

Jan 25, 2013

Viola Teresa (Holterman) Luebbert, age 73 of Loose Creek, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013, at her residence. Viola was born July 19, 1939, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Joseph F. Holterman, Sr. and Catherine M. (Falter) Holterman. She attended grade school at Holy Family Catholic in Freeburg and high school at Fatima in Westphalia. On November...

Leona M. DeMariano

Leona M. DeMariano

Jan 24, 2013

Leona M. DeMariano, age 81 of Chamois, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. Leona was born January 30, 1931, in Longwood, MO, a daughter of the Joseph and Leona (Werner) Hausmann. Leona attended school in Luystown and Frankenstein. On June 23, 1956, she was united in marriage to Charles A. DeMariano, Sr....

Eula M. Clark

Eula M. Clark

Jan 23, 2013

Mrs. Eula Clark (nee Dessieux), age 92, passed away on January 23, 2013, at Heisinger Bluffs Care Center in Jefferson City.Eula was born November 29, 1920, during the New Mexico homesteading days for her parents, Paul and Leora (Ferguson) Dessieux, she grew up in New Mexico, Colorado, and finally back in Linn, after her parents returned to Linn to be...

Harvey D. Riegel

Harvey D. Riegel

Jan 23, 2013

Harvey D. Riegel, age 46 of Linn, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Harvey was born May 2, 1966, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Joseph Riegel and Mildred (Bock) Riegel Falter who survives of Freeburg. On June 24, 1995, Harvey was united in marriage to Patty...

Hadley H. Joyce

Hadley H. Joyce

Jan 13, 2013

Hadley Joyce, age 77 of Linn, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis surrounded by family. During his courageous battle with health complications over the last 13 months, he was an inspiration to many. Hadley was born November 25, 1935, in Aud, Missouri, the son of Cecil and Polly (Leimkiller) Joyce. He attended Flat...

Catherine Elizabeth Balkenbush

Catherine Elizabeth Balkenbush

Jan 12, 2013

Catherine E. Balkenbush, age 90 of Holts Summit, formerly of Loose Creek, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. Catherine was born May 30, 1922, in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Kamus) Ruettgers. Catherine attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Loose Creek. On May 24, 1938, she was...

Herbert Clark Bledsue

Herbert Clark Bledsue

Jan 11, 2013

Herbert "Herb" C. Bledsue, age 92 of Mt. Sterling passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Autumn Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility in Linn.Herb was born June 1, 1920, in Linn, a son to the late Robert Lee and Margaret Ann (Schmitz) Bledsue-Groves.Herb was a 1939 graduate of Linn High School and served in the US Army during World War II...

James David Mantle

James David Mantle

Jan 5, 2013

James "Jim" D. Mantle, age 85, of Beaufort formerly of Linn, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at his home.Jim was born on January 24, 1927 in Linn, a son to the late Rhey and Mary (Gilbert) Mantle.Jim was a graduate of Linn High School. Jim was a US Army veteran, serving in the Pacific theater during the final months...

Larry L. Bruemmer

Larry L. Bruemmer

Dec 26, 2012

Larry L. Bruemmer, age 65 of Linn, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City.Larry was born January 13, 1947, in Linn, a son to the late Leo and Anna (Hertzing) Bruemmer.Larry attended school in Linn.On June 12, 1970, he was united in marriage to Audrey Cox in Belle. She survives of the home.Larry...

Marie B. Eisterhold

Marie B. Eisterhold

Dec 24, 2012

Marie B. Eisterhold, age 91 of Rich Fountain, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012, at Westphalia Hills Retirement Center.Marie was born September 11, 1921, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Stephen and Barbara (Struemph) Boes.Marie attended Sacred Heart School and received her GED.On August 14, 1946, Marie was united in marriage to Michael Eisterhold in Rich Fountain. He...

Scott D. Bax

Scott D. Bax

Nov 21, 2012

Scott D. Bax, age 42 of Loose Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at St Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City.Scott was born November 27, 1969, in Jefferson City, a son to Randy and Helen (Massman) Bax.Scott was employed at Lock's Mills and Propane and had worked for Bax Timbers for many years.Scott is survived by: his mother, Helen...

Leoba Mary Mengwasser

Leoba Mary Mengwasser

Nov 7, 2012

Leoba M. Mengwasser, age 79 of Rich Fountain, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Westphalia Hills Retirement Home.Leoba was born September 7, 1933, in Linn, a daughter to the late Leo and Clara (Otto) Berhorst.Leoba attended school at St. George in Linn. On June 12, 1954, Leoba was united in marriage to Clem Mengwasser in Linn. He survives at...

Nancy Kay Sieg

Nancy Kay Sieg

Nov 7, 2012

Nancy K. Sieg, age 50, of Chamois, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012, in her home.Nancy was born December 17, 1961, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Norman and Lucile (Vahrenberg) Whertvine.Nancy was a 1980 graduate of Chamois High School, attended Lincoln University and received her Master's Degree at William Woods University.She was employed by Linn R-2 School...

Merrill M. Townley

Merrill M. Townley

Nov 6, 2012

Dr. Merrill Moses Townley, age 78 of Chamois, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the University Hospital in Columbia.Merrill was born September 12, 1934, on the family farm near Chamois which has been in the family since 1832. He was born in the house where he later raised his family and where he lived until the house burned...

William A. Harris

William A. Harris

Nov 4, 2012

William "Bill" A. Harris, age 82 of St. James, MO and formerly of Cahokia, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.Bill was born January 27, 1930, in Bona, AR, a son to the late Parker and Helen Marie (Mack) Foster.Bill was united in marriage to Mary E. Harris. She preceded him in death...

Margaret Ellen O'Dowd

Margaret Ellen O'Dowd

Oct 30, 2012

"Aunt" Margaret E. O'Dowd, age 88 of Linn, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Autumn Skilled Nursing Facility.Margaret was born May 28, 1924, in Gasconade County, a daughter to the late Parker and Stella Mae (Branson) Patterson.Margaret attended the Vosholl School.On June 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Adriel "Pat" O'Dowd in Linn. He preceded her in...

Marie Voss

Marie Voss

Oct 27, 2012

Anna Marie Voss age 92, of Linn passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Villa Marie in Jefferson City.Marie, as she was always known to her family and friends, was born in St. Louis, MO, on May 25, 1920, a daughter to the late Albert P. and Caroline (Vrona) Richardson. Marie's mother died when she was 4 years old and...