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Tex D. Thompson

Tex D. Thompson

Mar 1, 2012

Tex D. Thompson, age 66 of Mt. Sterling, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, at his residence.Tex was born June 22, 1945, in Lovett, TX, a son to the late William Bill and Bessie (Pankey) Thompson. Tex worked most of his life as a truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed electric trains, hunting, fishing, and hanging...

Leona P. Troesser

Leona P. Troesser

Feb 27, 2012

Leona P. Troesser, age 73 of Frankenstein, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012, at Autumn Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility in Linn.Leona was born June 16, 1938, in Frankenstein, a daughter to the late Willie and Marie (Hausmann) Troesser.Leona attended grade school at St. Mary's School in Frankenstein and high school at Fatima.Leona worked most of her life as a care...

Cleo Golden Holland

Cleo Golden Holland

Feb 23, 2012

Cleo G. Holland, age 95 of Rockwall, Texas, formerly of Linn, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012.Cleo was born August 12, 1916, in Linn, a daughter to the late Edward J. and Polla E. (Regnier) Carey. After graduating high school, Cleo worked in a Linn defense factory during WWI. She was also a homemaker and caregiver for her aging parents....

Delmar E. Nichols

Delmar E. Nichols

Feb 19, 2012

Delmar E. Nichols, age 72 of Chamois, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012, at his residence.Delmar was born December 23, 1939, in Chamois, a son to the late Henry and Thelma (Wohlgemuth) Nichols.Delmar was a 1958 graduate of Chamois High School and worked at several businesses as a mechanic.On June 16, 1961, Delmar was united in marriage to Judy Kay...

Wilbert E. Heidbrink

Wilbert E. Heidbrink

Feb 19, 2012

Wilbert "Jack" E. Heidbrink, age 92 of Linn, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Autumn Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility.Wilbert was born August 22, 1919, in Mint Hill, a son to the late Emil and Emelia (Linhardt) Heidbrink.As a child, Jack attended Freedom School. On October 2, 1940, Jack was united in marriage to Frieda Hollandsworth at Mt. Sterling. She...

Clifford M. Mantle

Clifford M. Mantle

Feb 17, 2012

Clifford M. Mantle, age 92 of Linn, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at University Hospital in Columbia.Clifford was born October 9, 1919, in Voshall, a son to the late James Rhey and Mary Ada (Gilbert) Mantle.Clifford attended elementary school at Campground School and graduated from Linn High School.Clifford worked as a manager at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis,...

Ronald E. Clark

Ronald E. Clark

Feb 13, 2012

Ronald E. Clark, age 63 of Linn, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.Ronald was born April 25, 1948, in Bunceton, MO, a son to the late Elbert and Helen (Thurman) Clark.Ronald attended school in Sedalia. Ronald had worked as an installer for James Fencing in Columbia.On September 23, 1995, Ronald was united...

Josephine C. Backes

Josephine C. Backes

Feb 13, 2012

Josephine C. Backes, age 95, of Loose Creek, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Adams Street Place in Jefferson City.Josephine was born March 19, 1916, in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Theodore and Josephine (Schuelen) Kremer.Josephine attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Loose Creek. Josephine was a homemaker and also worked at the family business, Backes Poultry...

Esther Wilma Reinkemeyer

Esther Wilma Reinkemeyer

Feb 2, 2012

Esther W. Reinkemeyer, age 88 of Linn, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012, at her residence.Esther was born March 10, 1923, in Linn, a daughter to the late Anton and Mary (Rehagen) Rustemeyer.As a child, Esther attended the Lone Star School near Linn. On October 12, 1946, Esther was united in marriage to Lawrence "Bud" H. Reinkemeyer at St. George...

Leonard E. Thurman

Leonard E. Thurman

Jan 30, 2012

Leonard E. Thurman, age 73 of Linn passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, at Autumn Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility.Leonard was born November 23, 1938 in Montgomery City, a son to the late George and Ethel (Jones) Thurman.Leonard was a graduate of Hermann High School and worked as an automotive mechanic.Leonard attended Community Christian Church in Linn and was a member...

Felix L. Boehm

Felix L. Boehm

Jan 24, 2012

Felix L. Boehm, age 84 of Rich Fountain, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at his residence.Felix was born December 17, 1927, in Rich Fountain, a son to the late William and Caroline Lena (Rudroff) Boehm. Felix attended school in Rich Fountain. On October 1, 1949, Felix was united in marriage to Viola Schneider in Westphalia. She survives of the...

Willis H. Burbach

Willis H. Burbach

Jan 20, 2012

Willis H. Burbach, age 89 of Linn, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at Westphalia Hills Retirement Center. Willis was born October 29, 1922, in rural Cole County, Missouri, a son to the late Louis C. and Bertha L. (Carsten) Burbach. He attended school in Jefferson City.On August 28, 1948, Willis was united in marriage to Martha Stephan in Jefferson...

Laurine H. Boessen

Laurine H. Boessen

Jan 20, 2012

Laurine H. Boessen, age 86 of Loose Creek passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at Westphalia Hills.Laurine was born March 7, 1925 in Loose Creek, a daughter to the late Joseph E. and Annie (Lock) Boessen.Laurine was a lifelong area resident and had worked at International Shoe Factory and Westinghouse in Jefferson City.Laurine was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic...

David A. Williams

David A. Williams

Jan 18, 2012

David A. Williams, age 75 of Loose Creek, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at St Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City.David was born December 13, 1936, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Charles and Augusta (Hug) Williams.David was a 1954 graduate of Fatima High School and graduated from Linn State Technical College in 1963.On August 11, 1962,...

Rhua Bernice Smith

Rhua Bernice Smith

Jan 9, 2012

Rhua Bernice Smith, age 91, of Belle, formerly of Linn, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at Westphalia Hills.Bernice was born February 26, 1920, in Judge, a daughter to the Leo E. and Ada (Branson) White.Bernice was a graduate of Linn High School.On April 25, 1943, she was united in marriage to Delbert Smith at Solid Rock Baptist Church in...

Richard J. Muenks

Richard J. Muenks

Jan 7, 2012

Richard J. Muenks, age 65, of Loose Creek passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.Richard was born June 18, 1946 in Jefferson City, a son of the late Vincent W. and Margaret L. (Kirsch) Muenks.Richard was a 1964 graduate of Fatima High School.On July 31, 1971, Richard was united in marriage to Angie...

Eugene Nilges

Eugene Nilges

Jan 7, 2012

Eugene "Gene" G. Nilges, age 80, of Sunrise Beach and formerly of Linn, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach.Gene was born March 22, 1931, in Linn, a son to the late Fred S. and Lena (Voss) Nilges, Sr.Gene was a 1949 graduate of Linn High School and after graduation enlisted in the...

Ethan Howard Ryals

Ethan Howard Ryals

Jan 2, 2012

Ethan H. Ryals, age 52 of Chamois passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Facility.Ethan was born August 3, 1959 in Moberly. His father, Elmer Ryals, preceded him in death.Ethan was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and had most recently worked for Over the Road Permits in Jefferson City as a documents processor.Ethan...

Ida J. Massman

Ida J. Massman

Dec 29, 2011

Ida J. Massman, age 86 of Meta passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Autumn Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility in Linn.Ida was born January 25, 1925, in Meta, a daughter to the late Liborious and Margaret (Bax) Hagenhoff.On June 27, 1945, Ida was united in marriage to Leo F. Massman in Meta. He preceded her in death on March 10,...

Michael A. Hentges

Michael A. Hentges

Dec 26, 2011

Michael "Mike" A. Hentges, age 51 of Loose Creek, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011, at his residence.Mike was born January 27, 1960, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Al Hentges who preceded him in death on March 5, 2005, and his mother, Marieta (Frank) Hentges who survives of Loose Creek.Mike was a 1978 graduate of Fatima High...