Mary Jane Branson
7/25/2024
Mary Jane Branson of Owensville passed away Tuesday, July 23. Funeral services will be Friday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville. Burial will be in Countryside Memorial Gardens.
Visitation for 90 year old Mary Jane Branson will be Friday from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Survived by daughter-in-law, Jodie Branson of Owensville
Brother, Carl Story of Hallsville
Sisters-in-law, Lucy Branson of Vienna and Betty Branson of Owensville
Grandsons: 3
Great-grandchildren: 6
Step great-grandchildren: 2
Lilly Mae Randolph
7/25/2024
Lilly Mae Randolph (nee'Eckstein), 93, of Union, MO passed away on Wednesday July 24, 2024.
She is survived by her three sons: Stan Bolzenius and wife Janet of Union, MO, Marvin Bolzenius and wife Diane of Beaufort, MO and Val Bolzenius and wife Brenda of Beaufort, MO; two daughters: Jeanne Dierking and husband Donald of Leslie, MO and Donna Sturm and husband Bob of Beaufort, MO; two step-children: Wayne Randolph and wife Barb of Leslie, MO and Donna Kassman and husband Jim of Union, MO; eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at St. Joseph Neier Catholic Church in Union, MO with Rev. Kevin Schmittgens and Rev. Peter Blake officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation for 93-year-old Lilly Randolph will be Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO. A parish rosary will be held at 12:45 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Neier Cemetery Fund or Masses.
The Randolph family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Tom Kennedy
7/25/2024
Tom Kennedy, 75, of Beaufort, MO passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Debi Kennedy (nee’ Adams) of Beaufort, MO; one daughter, Nicole Hemmann and husband Dustin of Union; two grandchildren; one sister, Christine Robinson and husband Greg of Fenton; parents-in-law, Norma Jean Williams and husband Marvin of Ballwin, and Neil Adams and wife Nancy of Moro, IL; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO. Burial with full military honors will be held privately in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Visitation for 75-year-old Tom Kennedy will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Kennedy family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Lynette Williams
7/23/2024
Lynette Williams (nee' Dupre), 45, of Washington, MO passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, David Williams of Washington; her parents, Larry and Jean (nee' Wilkes) Dupre of Washington; mother-in-law, Kathleen Williams of Washington; one sister, Lori Posey and husband Brian of St. Clair; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held privately.
The Williams family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
Melissa Hill
7/23/2024
Melissa Hill (nee' Sieve), 40, of Valley Park, MO passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
She is survived by her husband Brad Hill, and two sons, Miles and Jude Hill, all of Valley Park; her parents, Gary and Virginia (nee' Bolzenius) Sieve; one sister, Rebecca Tucker and husband Matthew of Washington; one brother, Christopher Sieve and wife Kerri of Union; parents-in-law, Mark and Debbie (nee' Ruhl) Hill of Ozark; grandmother-in-law, Dorothy Ruhl of Springfield; two brothers-in-law: Derek Hill and wife Krystina of Ozark and Scott Hill and wife Jessica of Springfield; aunts and uncles: Rich Bolzenius (Judy) of Union, Rich Birke of Beaufort, Don Bolzenius of Union, Jim Bolzenius (Marcella) of Union, Debbie Clavena (Dave) of Union, Paul Bolzenius (Linda) of Union, Donna Sieve of Washington, John Sieve (Debbie) of Washington, and Mary Holtmeyer (Jeff) of Washington; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and dear friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Union, MO with Rev. Peter Blake officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation for 40-year-old Melissa Hill will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO. A parish rosary will be prayed at 2:45 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School (12 Ann Ave., Valley Park, MO 63088).
The Hill family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Doug Gerdes
7/22/2024
Doug Gerdes, 46, of New Haven, MO, passed away Friday,
July 19, 2024 at the University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.
Doug was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 19, 1978, a
son of Connie
(Meyer) and the late Ray A. Gerdes.
Doug grew up in the New Haven area and attended and
graduated from New Haven High School. He then attended East Central College and
the University of Missouri, Columbia where he
receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science.
He was the husband of Michelle (Joseph) Gerdes. They were united in marriage on March 29,
2003, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Haven, MO.
Doug was a member of Ebenezer Stone Church, Gerald,
Ebenezer Stone Church Cemetery Board, where he also served as the cemetery
sexton. He was a member of the Missouri Professional Timber Harvesters Program.
He served for several years on the Franklin County R-2 School Board. He also
ran the scoreboard at the New Haven High School baseball games.
Doug was mostly self-employed. He had his own landscaping
and tree trimming business for several years. He was currently a self- employed
logger.
Doug was a proud and devoted father to his twin children
and his wife. He loved being outdoors, whether he was logging, hunting,
fishing, or arrowhead and mushroom hunting. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals
baseball fan. He loved coaching kids, especially his children in youth
basketball, baseball, and softball. He loved taking vacations and trips with
his family and friends.
Doug is survived by his wife Michelle Gerdes, of the
home, by twin children Emma and Jacob Gerdes of the home. By his mother Connie
Gerdes, New Haven; a brother Eric Gerdes and special friend Sherry Byram, of
Gerald, Missouri; a sister, Julie Westermeyer and husband Todd, of New Haven;
by his father-in-law Brad Joseph and wife Linda, New Haven; by aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Doug was preceded in death by his father Ray A. Gerdes,
by his grandparents Chester & Bernadine (Toelke) Meyer and Adolph &
Nelda (Althage) Gerdes, his mother-in-law Terri Joseph, and his brother-in-law
Chris Joseph.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 23rd from 2:00 to
8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at
Ebenezer Stone Church, Gerald, Missouri, with Pastor Rhonda Winters
officiating.
Burial will be in Ebenezer Stone Church Cemetery. Memorials may be given
to Doug Gerdes Memorial Fund, for his children's
education. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.
John Babbs
7/19/2024
John W. Babbs, 77, of Washington, MO passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Babbs (nee’ Kreienkamp) of Washington; one son, Jeffrey Babbs of Washington; two daughters-in-law: Venissa Babbs and husband Bruce Francis of Pacific and Jennifer Matchell and husband Mike of Labadie; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl Babbs and wife Ada of Pacific; two sisters-in-law: Joan Nienhaus of Ballwin and Paula Chott of Pacific; brother-in-law, Ronald Kreienkamp and wife Jan of Camp Verde, AZ; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial visitation for 77-year-old John Babbs will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home. The family prefers that attendees dress casually and wear their favorite Elvis Presley or St. Louis Cardinals baseball attire as a tribute to John’s love for Elvis and the Cardinals.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
The Babbs family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
Jason Clevenger
7/19/2024
Jason Clevenger, 45, of Cuba passed away Thursday, July18. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Memorial Gardens in Owensville.
He is survived by his son, Chance Clevenger of Owensville; special friend, Belinda Valley of Owensville; and uncles, Danny and Brian Clevenger; and other relatives and friends.
Shirley Thompson
7/18/2024
Shirley Thompson (nee’ Meyer), 85, of Union, MO passed away Monday, July 15, 2024.
She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Lynn and husband Steve of Hewitt, NJ; one son, Joel Thompson and wife Malinda of Beaufort; step-daughter, Christy Feldmann and husband Randall of Washington; step-sons: Perry Lee Thompson of Union, Danny Thompson and wife Connie of Beaufort, and Mickey Thompson and wife Deanna of Union; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; step-sister, Dolores Masinelli of Staunton, IL; sister-in-law, Mary Kleekamp of Union; brother-in-law, Gary Thompson and wife Lorraine of Union; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Union, MO with Pastor Mat Hayter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation for 85-year-old Shirley Thompson will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO. Visitation will resume on Saturday at 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are preferred to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
The Thompson family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Janice Toben
7/17/2024
Mrs. Janice Marie Toben (nee: Ronsick), of Warrenton, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born in Washington, MO, on February 24, 1933, to Edwin and Alma Ronsick (nee: Buchholz).
In her youth, Janice was an avid athlete. She often shared stories of never learning to sew, but instead, choosing to "play ball with the boys." She played volleyball through high school and ran a backyard badminton league with friends well into her 50's. Her favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals, and she enjoyed watching nearly every game.
Janice was married to Robert (Bob) John Toben. They eloped in Harrison, AR, on August 23, 1953. They were blessed with 67 wonderful years together and two children. Janice spent her professional years working for Missouri Edison and then as the office manager/cashier for IGA (where she and Bob were part-owners). Janice was a devout Christian and an active member of Friedens UCC. She and Bob also spent as much time as they could exploring the world, traveling across the United States and Europe throughout their long marriage.
Janice was a true rock for all her family and a wonderful nurturer. She wanted to attend every game, performance, and even practice. She was the ultimate babysitter and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards and board games. Her love for children extended beyond her own family. You could always find her babbling to babies and chatting with toddlers, whether it was in the church pews or at the grocery store. Kids were drawn to her outgoing nature and bright, genuine smile.
Whenever her grandchildren and great- grandchildren think of Grandma, they remember Christmases at her home, photos around the decorated tree, her famous cookies, and Grandma and Grandpa's Christmas village. Her kids recall fond memories of another season, summer. The family spent many summers vacationing at the Lake of the Ozarks with close family friends. Janice loved boating and water skiing. She knew how to enjoy life through all its seasons.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Bob. Her family is comforted by their faith and knowing they are united in Heaven. Janice was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry; and daughter- in- law, Pat. She is remembered by her brother, Ed and his wife Darleen; sister- in- law, Trudy (widow of Larry); her children, Steve Toben and his wife, Carol; and Kim Moreau and her husband Derrick; five grandchildren, their spouses and significant others; eight great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many more family relatives and friends.
A memorial visitation for Janice Toben will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 11:00AM to 12:30PM at Friedens UCC in Warrenton. A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow at 12:30PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friedens UCC Memorial Fund, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.
Carl Jacquin
7/17/2024
Mr. Carl Charles Jacquin, of Marthasville, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on January 20, 1936, in Bonnets Mill, MO, to the late Frank and Nora (nee: Groves) Jacquin. Carl had reached the age of 88 years.
Carl proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp. He was united in marriage to Carol Marie Sander on October 24, 1959, at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Concord Hill. They spent 64 wonderful years together and to this union four children were born. Carl was a long-time member of St. Ignatius church and was part of the Men's Solidarity group at St. Ignatius. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing. He had a very special bond with his dog "Critter". They were inseparable friends. Carl was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed.
Carl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol, sadly, only one day prior to his passing; his parents, Frank and Nora; six siblings, Leonard Jacquin, Clifford Jacquin, Donald Jacquin, Durverd Jacquin, Ruth Richter and Iona Maune. He is survived by his children, Geralyn Smith and husband Jim, Gerard Jacquin and wife Susan, Veronica Hill and husband Chris, Mark Jacquin and wife Vicki; 8 grandchildren, Nicole Shockley (Robert), Jessica Klocke (Zack), Courtney Huxel (Michael), Karissa Hill (Matt Kinnunen), Isabella Hill, Colton Hill, Tyler Jacquin, Olivia Jacquin; 3 great grandchildren, Maddison, Parker and Spencer; one brother, Harvey Jacquin (Leona); other relatives and many close family friends.
Carl's family will be hosting a dual visitation for Carl and Carol on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Martin Funeral Home in Marthasville from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. There will be a Mass held for them on Friday, July 19, 2024, at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Concord Hill beginning at 10:00 AM. Following the service will be a burial at the church cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in honor of Carol and Carl Jacquin. Memorial donations can also be given at www.martinfuneral.net
Linda Eggert
7/17/2024
Linda C. Eggert, 72, of New Haven, passed away on July 12, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Linda, daughter of the late Clarence Eggert and Evelyn nee Boesch, was born on March 9, 1952, in Washington. She attended Washington High School and found a career in the commercial insurance industry at various companies, including Safeco and Vanliner Insurance. In Linda’s later working years, she was an employee at WalMart in Washington, retiring from there in January of 2020. She developed many wonderful friendships and connections with both co-workers and customers alike, she missed them all dearly.
Linda had an unbelievable strength and determination beyond imagination, along with amazingly sharp memory. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who touched countless lives with her fiery nature and eminent passion for those she cared about. Her memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, along with her grandparents, August and Bertha Eggert and Adolph and Frieda Bosch, along with many dear aunts, uncles, and friends.
Among her survivors are her daughter, Joddi Govero (Siebert) and husband Jeff of Imperial; brother, Leroy Eggert and wife Gloria of Washington; granddaughter, Maddison Govero of Imperial; two nephews, Andrew Eggert and wife Rachael of Washington and Nick Eggert and wife Ally of St.
Peters, MO; cousin and friend, Janeial Gerdes and husband Roy of New Haven; two aunts, Marilyn Sherman and Norma Eggert; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held in her honor on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from
4-7 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Washington. Interment will be held at the church cemetery.
Memorial contribution can be made to St. Peter’s UCC Cemetery.
The family would like to sincerely thank the countless medical professionals and care teams that ensured the best care and comfort possible for Linda. We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional staff of the VICU Unit at Mercy St. Louis for the incredible love and attention Linda received in her final days.
Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.
Jeff Koepke
7/17/2024
Jeff Koepke, 54, of Cuba passed away Tuesday, July 16. Visitation only will be Friday, July 19 from 4-8 p.m. at Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville.
He is survived by his wife, Connie of their home
Parents, James and Dorathea Koepke of Cuba;
parents-in-law, James and Susan Reed of Owensville;
daughters, Emily Juranas and husband Darren of Nixa and Abigail Koepke and fiancé Zach Bollman of Marceline;
Siblings, Michael Koepke and wife Becky of Cuba and Michelle Smith and husband Jim of Cuba;
granddaughter: 1
Dorothy Kloeppel
7/17/2024
Dorothy “Dottie” F. Kloeppel (nee’ Hagedorn), 91, of Krakow,
MO passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
She is survived by four daughters: Debbie Austin of
Washington, Marcia Lueckenhoff (Joe) of New Haven, Cheryl Hinnah of
Washington, and Beverly Connor (Jeffrey) of Washington; nine grandchildren,
twenty-five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; two
brothers: Earl Hagedorn of Eureka and Jarrel Hagedorn (Patricia) of St. Louis;
one sister, Mary Kloeppel (Norman) of Gerald; along with many brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday,
July 25, 2024 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Krakow, MO with Rev. James
Holbrook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation for 91-year-old Dottie Kloeppel will be held from
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in
Washington, MO. A parish rosary will be held at 3:45 PM on Wednesday at the
funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St.
Gertrude Church or School.
The Kloeppel family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in
Washington, MO.
Rose Adele Tobben
7/13/2024
Rose Adele Tobben of Washington, passed away on July 10, 2024, her 78th Wedding Anniversary at the age of 102, at the Lenoir Senior Center of Columbia, MO. Rose was born in St. Louis, MO on April 1, 1922, the daughter of Joseph and Adele (Lewis) Latz. Her father was a business manager for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the family moved several times in her early life before settling in Houston, Texas when Rose was seven. She grew to young adulthood in Houston, then a medium sized city of 300,000. Rose was a 1939 graduate of Incarnate Word Academy in Houston. She greatly appreciated the education she received from the Sisters of the Incarnate Word, both in teaching and in moral instruction.
Rose’s life was forever changed in the latter days of World War II when her brother George brought home on leave his army buddy Omar Tobben from Washington, Missouri. It was love at first sight, or at least something closely akin to it. After a brief courtship they were married on July 10, 1946, at All Saints Catholic Church in Houston. Shortly thereafter they moved to Washington, where Rose spent all but the last few months of her life.
Rose and Omar were married for almost 69 years before his death on May 15, 2015. They were devoted to each other with Rose as a homemaker and Omar employed for decades at Sporlan Valve, eventually as plant manager.
She was blessed to be able to continue living at their home until the last few months of her life.
Rose’s vocation in life was as a mother to her seven children. Her values were faith, family, and education. She modeled those values to her children every day. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish for fifty-seven years, and previously St. Francis Borgia parish for twenty-one years. Her greatest joy in her latter years was following the activities and accomplishments of her children and their families and visiting with them.
Rose is survived by her seven children and their families: Dan(Katrin) Tobben of St. Louis and their daughters Stephanie Tobben and
Bettina(Geoff) Drake; Tom(Betty) Tobben of Chesterfield and their children, Janine(Justin) Noetzel, Greg(April) Tobben, Michelle(Evan) Ogonowski; Mark(Lisa) Tobben of Washington and their daughter Kaitlyn Tobben; Ann (Carl) Schaeperkoetter of Columbia, Missouri and their children Chris Schaeperkoetter, Joe Schaeperkoetter, and Claire (Colin) Zvosec; Paul (Karen) Tobben of Charlotte, North Carolina and their sons John (Brooke) Tobben, Daniel Tobben, and Michael (Paige) Tobben; Cathy Tobben of Evanston, Illinois and her son Julian Schulte; Theresa (Joe) McGowan of Washington and their children Margaret (Austin) Volmert, Caroline McGowan, and Matthew McGowan. She also leaves behind sixteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, neighbors, and friends.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Omar, her parents Joseph and Adele Latz, her brothers, George, Bill, and John Latz and their spouses, all of the state of Texas; her brothers-in-law and spouses Lawrence
(Evelyn) Tobben and George (Evie) Tobben of Washington, her sisters-in-law and spouses Mary Jane and Bill Poepsel, and Dorothy and Fred Ruether, all of Washington, and Lucille and Morris Wessel of St.
Charles County. She is also preceded by two Latz and six Tobben nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Washington at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, with burial to follow at St. Francis Borgia Cemetery, Washington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Omar and Rose Tobben Scholarship Fund at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School or Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Washington.
The Tobben family is being served by Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.
Rachel Ruegge
7/12/2024
Rachel Ruegge, 93, of Kirkwood passed away Thursday, July 11th. A graveside service will be held Sunday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Owensville City Cemetery in Owensville.
She is survived by her daughters, Arlene Johnson and husband Charlie of Nixa and Janet Varner and husband Charlie of Ballwin
sister, Ruth Stanfield of St. Charles
grandchildren: 4
Charlene Allen
7/12/2024
Charlene Allen (nee’ Schopp), 68, of Union, MO passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, Don Allen of Union, MO; one son, Chris Allen and wife Ashley of Union, MO; one daughter, Ashley Strange and husband Ben of Union, MO; eight grandchildren; one brother, Charles Schopp and wife Jeanine of St. Charles, MO; one sister-in-law, Judee Allen of Girard, IL; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO with Rev. Eric Kunz officiating. Interment will be held privately.
Memorial visitation for 68-year-old Charlene Allen will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Allen Family (checks payable to Chris Allen).
The Allen family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Matthew Tobben
7/11/2024
Assistant Chief Matthew “Matt” Tobben of Union, MO passed away Monday July 8, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Tobben nee` Cash and their two sons, Jack and Henry all of Union, MO;
His parents, Lawrence and Sharon Tobben nee`Schaefer of Union, MO;
Two sisters, Stacey Donnelly and husband Jarrod of Rosebud, MO and Jessica Tobben and wife Diane Grabian of Union, MO;
Mother-in-law, Melinda Cash of Union, MO;
One brother-in-law, Dan Cash and wife Sherryl of Union, MO;
One nephew, Liam Donnelly and five nieces, Mercedes Donnelly, Kaitlyn, Rebecca, Allison and Lillian Cash.
Other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held Friday July 12, 2024 from 3-8 p.m. at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday July 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the East Central College Gymnasium.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to The Tobben Children Education (Checks may be made payable to Jackie Tobben), Safety Net or Tunnels to Towers.
Randall Swisher
7/10/2024
Randall “Randy” Swisher, 70, of Union, MO passed away Saturday July 6, 2024.
He is survived by one son, Daniel Swisher and wife Kimi of Alaska; one daughter, Heather Webb and husband Shannon of Union; three grandchildren; one sister, Karen Duree and husband James of Festus; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO with Pastor Roger Johnson officiating. Interment will be held privately in Brush Creek Cemetery.
Memorial visitation for 70-year-old Randy Swisher will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Scouting at Greater St. Louis Area Council.
The Swisher family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Margaret Longseth
7/10/2024
Margaret "Margie" Longseth (nee' Pearson), 81, of Washington, MO passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.
She is survived by three children: Nancy Mitchell and husband Brad of Washington, Ethan Longseth and wife Dawn of Washington, and Ellen Stillman; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one sister, Laura Sue Otten of Beaufort, MO; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to WINGS Educational Foundation or Franklin County Humane Society.
The Longseth family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
James Raymond Stahlman
7/9/2024
James Raymond Stahlman of Leslie, MO passed away
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2024 at
Antioch Christian Church, 6913 Hwy CC, Leslie, MO
Visitation for 81 year old James Stahlman will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on
Friday, July 12, 2024 2024 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
and after 9:00 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Antioch Christian Church, Leslie, MO
Burial in Anaconda Community Cemetery, St. Clair, MO
He is survived by:
Spouse: Betty Stahlman nee DeMent of Leslie, MO
Sons: #(2) Troy Stahlman (Melanie) of House Springs, MO and Todd Stahlman (Trish) of House Springs, MO
Step-son : James Bacinski of Marthasville, MO
Daughters: #(1) Tina Butler (Mike) of Eureka, MO
Grandchildren: #(6)
Memorials: May be made to Antioch Christian Church, Leslie, MO
Condolences may be sent to the family via our website:
russellcolonialfuneralhome.com
Frieda Terschluse
7/9/2024
Freida “Lorriane” Terschluse, 91, of Washington, MO passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.
She is survived by one daughter, Martha Larsen of Washington, MO; two grandchildren: Kenneth Stallmann and wife Trish of Wentzville, MO and Kurt Stallmann and wife Susan of Union, MO; five great-grandchildren: Kenny Stallmann (Alyssa), Tyler Stallmann, McKenzie Stallmann (Kane Smith), Drew Stallmann, and Jessica Stallmann; three great-great-grandchildren: Kaelynn, Elaina, and Maivry Stallmann; two sisters-in-law: Ruth Meyer of Washington, MO and Shirley Terschluse of St. Charles, MO; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Washington, MO with Rev. Jeff Maassen officiating. Burial will follow in Midlawn Memorial Gardens in Union, MO.
Visitation for the 91-year-old Lorraine Terschluse will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or Masses.
The Terschluse Family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
David Leroy Alcorn
7/8/2024
David “Leroy” Alcorn, 78, of Gray Summit, MO passed away Friday, July 5, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Alcorn (nee’ McCartney) of Gray Summit; three children: Diana Rosalas and husband Troy of Sullivan, Brandi Sherwood and husband Greg of Villa Ridge, and Jason Alcorn and wife Katie of Wood River, IL; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Sharon Hunt of Pacific, Rhonda Purcell and husband Danny of Raymondville, Brenda Triolo and husband Joe of Bourbon, and Sheila Pyle and husband Floyd of Washington; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, July 8, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Gray Summit with Pastor Darren Perkins officiating. Full military honors will immediately follow. Interment will be held privately.
Visitation for 78-year-old Leroy Alcorn will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Monday, July 8, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Gray Summit.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
The Alcorn family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
Robert Rutledge IV
7/8/2024
Robert “Bob” Rutledge IV, 61, of Union, MO passed away Friday, July 5, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Rutledge (nee’ Dieckman) of Union; one son, Robert “Rob” Rutledge V and wife Michelle of Tucson, AZ; his mother, Barbara Rutledge of Columbia, IL; 5 grandchildren; 3 sisters: Carolyn Willmann and husband Dave of Ladue, Kathleen Bretsch and husband Brian of Webster Groves, and Sarah Musch and husband John of Glen Carbon, IL; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held privately.
The Rutledge family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Ronald Frede
7/5/2024
Ronald “Ron” Frede, 85, of Fayetteville, AR (formerly of Union, MO) passed away Sunday, June, 30, 2024.
He is survived by one daughter, Holly Smardo and husband Dr. Fred “ Buzz” Smardo of Fayetteville, AR; one son, Lee Frede of O’ Fallon, MO; two grandchildren: Carissa Sherwood and husband Jared of Springdale, AR and Craig Smardo and fiancée Alexandra Richardson of Jackson, MS; one brother-in-law, Fred McCoy of Valley Park, MO; along with other relative sand friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024 St. Jordan United Church of Christ in Beaufort, MO with Rev. Charles Ackerson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation for 85-year-old Ron Frede will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 7,2024 at St. Jordan United Church of Christ in Beaufort, MO.
The Frede family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Ronald Frede
7/4/2024
Ronald “Ron” Frede, 85, of Fayetteville, AR (formerly of Union, MO) passed away Sunday, June, 30, 2024.
He is survived by one daughter, Holly Smardo and husband Dr. Fred “ Buzz” Smardo of Fayetteville, AR; one son, Lee Frede of O’ Fallon, MO; two grandchildren: Carissa Sherwood and husband Jared of Springdale, AR and Craig Smardo and fiancée Alexandra Richardson of Jackson, MS; one brother-in-law, Fred McCoy of Valley Park, MO; along with other relative sand friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024 St. Jordan United Church of Christ in Beaufort, MO with Rev. Charles Ackerson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation for 85-year-old Ron Frede will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 7,2024 at St. Jordan United Church of Christ in Beaufort, MO.
The Frede family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Christine Allison
7/4/2024
Christine Allison of Hermann passed away Saturday, June 29th. Memorial services will be Saturday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville. Her cremains will be interred at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Owensville.
Visitation for 56 year old Christine Allison will be Saturday from 10:30 am to 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel.
Survived by father, Bill Lindsay of Leslie
Children, Dustin Lindsay of Rolla, Scott Folta of Laddonia and Amanda Guetersloh of Warrenton
Grandchildren: 4
David Hoelscher
7/4/2024
David F. Hoelscher, 83, of Washington, passed away on July 2, 2024. Mr.
Hoelscher, son of the late Ferdinand Hoelscher and Marion nee Kleekamp, was born on January 7, 1941, in Krakow. He received his education from St. Gertrude’s Grade School. On May 26, 1962, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Ballmann at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Dave loved to grill and play cards, especially poker. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching the St.
Louis Blues and Cardinals.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnn Hoelscher; three siblings, Darlene Ballmann, Rosalie Feldmann, and Norma Kohne; son-in-law, Charles Byrd and three brother-in-laws, Charles Ballmann, Bob Kohne, and Robert Steffens.
Among his survivors are his children, Terry Hoelscher of Washington, Cindy Byrd of Washington, and Peggy Brinkmann and husband David of Washington; siblings, Michael Hoelscher and wife Linda of Washington, Kenneth Hoelscher and wife Joyce of Krakow, Robert Hoelscher and wife Jeanne of Washington, Joannie Bleckman and husband Chuck of Washington, Nancy Steffens and Jim Schwaller of Washington, and Linda Kriete and husband Charles of Washington; brother-in-law, Charles Feldmann; grandchildren, Nathaniel Byrd and significant other Kim Strubberg, Lucas Brinkmann, Aaron Brinkmann, and Kayla Brinkmann; great-grandchildren, Vesper Byrd and Ember Strubberg; loved ones and friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. Memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m.
on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at St. Francis Borgia Church. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Francis Borgia Church.
Joseph Lindemann
7/2/2024
Joseph “Joe” Lindemann, 87, of Union, MO passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Jerrine “Jean” Lindemann (nee’ Overschmidt) of Union; three children: Steven Lindemann and wife Susan of Union, Stuart Lindemann and wife Jennifer of Washington, and Julie Laurent and husband Ross of Union; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Dianne Overschmidt of Union; one brother-in-law, Jay Rohrer of Bourbon; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Union, MO with Rev. Peter Blake officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception School or Masses.
The Lindemann family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Bobby Jewel Hinton
7/2/2024
Bobby Jewel Hinton of Villa Ridge, MO passed away
Friday, June 28, 2024
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, July 5, 2024 at
Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Visitation for 76 year old Bobby Hinton will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on
Friday, July 5, 2024 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Villa Ridge, MO
He is survived by:
Daughters: #(2) Paula Harvey and Lisa Hinton
Sisters: #(1) Shirley “Jean” Oberkrom of Villa Ridge, MO
Grandchildren: #(4)
Great-Grandchildren: #( )
Memorials: May be made to Roots Church, St. Clair, MO
Condolences may be sent to the family via our website:
russellcolonialfuneralhome.com
Guy McRoberts
7/2/2024
Guy McRoberts, 89, of Union, MO passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette McRoberts (nee' Weeks) of Union; one son, Brian McRoberts of St. Clair, MO; one daughter, Christine Rock and husband Charles of Sullivan, MO; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held privately. Burial will be held privately in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House or the donor's choice of charity.
The McRoberts family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Prairie Marie Keeney
7/2/2024
Prairie Marie Keeney, precious daughter of Ethan and Kendra Keeney of Bland, was born into the arms of angels June 29, 2024.
Along with her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Steve and Tina Keeney of Owensville and James and Annette Kelley of Bland; great-grandparents, Clyde Zelch Sr. and Sharyn Zelch both of Rosebud; sisters, River and Sunny Keeney; brother, Forest Keeney.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 6 at 4:30 p.m. at Calvary New Life Tabernacle in Gerald.
Vera Buscher
6/28/2024
Vera Alma Buscher nee Winkelmann of Hermann, MO passed away Thursday, June 27,
2024
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 1, 2024 at
Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Visitation for 92 year old Vera Buscher will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on
Monday, July 1, 2024 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Burial in Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union, MO
She is survived by:
Sons: #(1) Charles A. Buscher (Susan) of St. Clair, MO
Daughters: #(1) Alma Halbert (George) of St. Clair, MO
Brothers: #(1)
Sisters: #(4)
Grandchildren: #(4)
Great-Grandchildren: #(8)
Memorials: May be made to the American Cancer Society
Condolences may be sent to the family via our website:
russellcolonialfuneralhome.com
Esther Pigg
6/27/2024
Esther Pigg of Union passed away Tuesday, June 25th. Funeral services will be Friday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville. Burial in St. James United Church of Christ Cemetery in Charlotte.
Visitation for 80 year old Esther Pigg will be from 9-11 a.m. at the chapel in Owensville.
Survived by daughters, Sherry Gutermuth of Chamois, Mary Terzich of St. Louis and Stacie Maxey of Union
Siblings, Lonnie Poetting of Henderson, Tenn., Rae Jean Amptmann of St. Louis and Bonnie Thompson of Owensville
Grandchildren: 8
Greats: 3
Ruth Schmidt
6/26/2024
Ruth Schmidt (nee’ Heidbrink), 91, of Union, MO passed away
Thursday, June 20, 2024.
She is survived by one son, Eric Schmidt (Paula Manning) of
TX; two daughters: Julie Price (Stan) of Union, MO and Jennifer Klenke (Don) of
Union, MO; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law:
Margie Heidbrink of Beaufort, MO and Claudine Schmidt of Beatrice, NE; two
brothers-in-law: Fred Schmidt of Hebron, NE and Marvin Schmidt (Helen) of KS,
along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July
02, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Union, MO. Burial will follow in St.
Paul Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation for the 91-year-old Ruth Schmidt will be held
from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 at St. Paul Church in Union,
MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St.
Paul Lutheran Church
The Schmidt family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in
Union, MO.
Terry Herndon
6/25/2024
Terry Herndon of Washington MO passed away
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
He is survived by:
Spouse: Pat Herndon nee Bell
Daughters: #(1 ) Jordan Lacey husband Jake
Grandchildren: #(2 ) Harley Herndon and Sloan Sieferheld
Sondra Jackson
6/22/2024
Sondra Jackson (nee' Walker), 86, of Union, MO passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024.
She is survived by one daughter, Leslie Bailey and husband Mike of Beaufort, MO; one son, Mike Jackson and wife Mary of Ozark, MO; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be he at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO. Burial will follow in Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Visitation for the 86-year-old Sondra Jackson will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sondra Jackson Memorial Scholarship (checks payable to Union RXI Foundation).
The Jackson family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Joyce Ann Smith
6/22/2024
Joyce Ann Smith nee Holt of Villa Ridge, MO passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024
Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at
Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Visitation for 59 year old Joyce will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25,
2024 atRussell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
A private committal will take place at a later date.
She is survived by:
Spouse: Fernandez Smith of Union, MO
Sons: #(1) Anthony Smith of Villa Ridge, MO
Brothers: #(4)
Sisters: #(2)
Memorials: May be Made to the American Diabetes Association
Condolences may be sent to the family via our website:
russellcolonialfuneralhome.com
Richard Lee Johnson
6/22/2024
Richard Lee Johnson of Gerald passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 24, at 11 a.m. at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel in Owensville.
He will be buried with full military honors at Boeuff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald.
Visitation for 81 year old Richard Lee Johnson will be Sunday, June 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel.
His survivors include:
his wife, Sue Johnson of the home;
his children, Amy Johnson of St. Charles, Andrew Johnson of Owensville, and Adam Johnson and wife Brooke of Owensville;
sister, Patricia Sands of Breese, Ill.;
and grandchildren, Ashley, Austin, Parker, and Ross Johnson.
Michael Gerard Kuchem
6/22/2024
Michael Gerard Kuchem, 68, Washington, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Mike, son of Isidor (Isie) Kuchem and wife Dolores (nee Eckelkamp), was born on May 13, 1956, in Washington.
Mike graduated from Washington High School in 1974. Mike was united in marriage to Karen Unnerstall August 14, 1976, at St. Francis Borgia Church.
The couple made their home in Washington. Mike did not know a stranger and enjoyed meeting people. He enjoyed playing with his granddaughters as well as nieces, nephews, and his friends’ children. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and his fishing trips with his friends. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and talking about Stan Musial. He enjoyed taking walks and reading. Many memories were made when he had a home at the Lake of the Ozarks. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. He took great joy in playing games, kickball, riding the gator, watching their sports games, and basically doing whatever they wanted to him to do. He was the grandpa kids would want to have and is best remembered as being a Dad and Papa.
He will forever be remembered and loved. He is now with his close friend Scott who he dearly missed among his other friends and family that went before him.
Mike worked at IGA grocery until he started his business of Dr. Vinyl for 36 years until retirement. He was also co-owner of Designer Threads with his wife Karen for 16 years.
Mike is survived by his wife Karen Kuchem (nee Unnerstall) Washington; mother, Dolores Kuchem of Washington; one daughter Jenny Kuchem and husband Greg Struckhoff, Washington. Two granddaughters, Maura and Alexa Struckhoff.
Siblings, Mary Brinker and husband Ray, Washington, Jolene Eckelkamp and husband Jim, New Haven, and Karen Kuchem, Washington.
Two brother-in-law’s, Glen Unnerstall and wife Beverly, Beaufort, Ron Unnerstall and wife Donna, Washington, One sister-in-law Darlene Peters and husband Jerry, St. Louis.
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Isie Kuchem; 2 brothers Kenny & Terry Kuchem, Mother and Father in-law, Lawrence and Helen Unnerstall, one sister-in-law, Linda Unnerstall.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 30th from 1:00pm-5:00pm at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 1 at 10 am at Our Lady of Lourdes, Washington. Interment will be in the St. Francis Borgia Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (Knight ADRC), St. Louis Children’s Hospital, or St.
Vincent DePaul.
Doug Julius
6/19/2024
Doug Julius, 56, of Leslie, MO passed away Monday, June 17, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Marcy Julius (nee’ Moran) of Leslie; his mother, Clara Julius (nee’ Hall); two daughters: Nicole Durham and husband Brandon of Union and Ericka Atchison and husband Ryan of Leslie; three step-children: Thomas Sieve of Union, Abigail Sieve of Union, and Nathan Sieve of Pacific; 7 grandchildren; three brothers: Brian Julius, Mike Julius, and Jonathan Julius, all of Union; parents-in-law: William Moran and wife Robin of Sedalia and Colleen McNeil and husband William of Webb City; brother-in-law, Matthew Moran and wife Annette of Carl Junction; along with other relatives and friends.
Visitation for 56-year-old Doug Julius will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO. Interment will be held privately in Union City Cemetery at a later date.
The Julius family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Katheryn Searcy
6/19/2024
Katheryn “Skippy” Searcy,80, of Washington, passed away on June 17, 2024. Katheryn, daughter of the late Marion Weiskopf and Lillian nee Coghlan, was born on July 20, 1943, in St. Louis. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On February 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to Gene Buddemeyer. Later she married Ed Searcy on March 23rd, 1991.
Katheryn loved quilting, sewing, crafts, and loved going to grandkids ballgames.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Gene Buddemeyer; second husband, Ed Searcy; sister, Mary Ann Williams; stepbrothers, Eddie, John, and Glenn Hamann and stepson Mike Searcy.
Among her survivors are two children, Tim Buddemeyer and wife Lisa of Washington and Tammy TenEyck and husband Jim of Union; step-children, Fred Searcy and wife Judy of Krakow, Michelle Phinney and husband Mike of Washington, and Eric Searcy and wife Caroline of Washington; grandchildren, Jake Buddemeyer, Morgan Buddemeyer and significant other Bobby Hennicke, Nicole Fritzemeyer and husband Chas and Dustin TenEyck; great-grandchildren, Carrie Love and husband Aaron, Matthew Straatmann, Addison Fritzemeyer, and Dale Fritzemeyer; step-grandchildren, Dean Searcy, Andrea Klein and husband Sean, Dustin Searcy and wife Rebecca, Garrett Searcy and wife Jill, Alec Searcy and wife Melissa, Kristen Reddy and husband Steve, Mike Phinney and wife Andrea, and Evan and Nathan Searcy; step-great-grandchildren, Oliver and Ada Klein, Julia, Peyton, and Emmitt Searcy, Clark, Pearl, and Hazel Searcy, and Leo Searcy.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 12-2 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. Interment with graveside service will be at the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Washington. Memorial donations can be made to the VFW or the American Legion Auxiliary.
Paul Kentch
6/18/2024
Paul Kentch, 66, of Union, MO passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024.
He is survived by one daughter, Jessica Murphy and husband Ryan of St. Peters, MO; five siblings: Ann Benetin of Eureka, MO, Steve Kentch and wife Jeanette of St. Louis, MO, Cindy Alls and husband Gordon of Troy, IL, Patti Schmelz and husband Tony of Villa Ridge, MO and Theresa Wolf and husband Bruce of Robertsville, MO; two grandchildren: Austin and Aiden; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.
The Kentch family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Donald Benne
6/18/2024
Donald F. Benne, 84, of Union, passed away on June 12, 2024. Mr. Benne, son of the late Edgar Benne and Rosena nee Heitkemper, was born on January 29, 1940 in Chamois MO. He received his education from Chamois High School. On April 18, 1964, he was united in marriage to Rosalie Lingafelter in Kansas City, MO. Don and Rosalie just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. Benne served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army, which included station orders to Korea and Washington state. The conclusion of his service in 1962 was spent processing the first ambassadors to Vietnam. As a proud veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Post 218.
After relocating to Washington in 1965, Mr. Benne worked for Modern Auto Company for 19 years as the "go-to carburetor guy" in addition to tending his own farm and livestock. Following his tenure at Modern Auto, he began his adventure as the successful business owner of Don Benne Light Excavating. Up with the sun for coffee with the guys, and down with the evening news daily, he filled his free time being a dedicated father, grandfather and friend. He never hesitated to provide for the needs and wants of others, and did so without complaint. He also enjoyed pheasant hunting, taking family drives, vacationing to the mountains out West, riding on his tractor, watching old westerns, and working in his garage and shop. Although a GM guy, through and through, he was the proud owner of a 1929 Ford Model A pickup, originally purchased new by his grandfather. This heirloom was a source of great pride after many years, and countless hours, of restoring the vehicle to its former glory.
Don never met a stranger. This world will be lesser without him, but we all are better for knowing him. He will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Everett and Howard; mother and father in-law, Floyd and Marjorie Lingafelter; and in-laws, Melvin Lingafelter, Mitzi Benne and Debbie Lingafelter.
Among his survivors are his wife, Rosalie Benne of Union; four children, Amy Walker and husband Kevin of St. Charles, Angela Smith and husband Rusty of Washington, Rhonda Wood of Washington, and Duane Benne and wife Vanessa of Washington, special honorary daughter, Julie MIller of St Clair; brother, Larry Benne and wife Regine of Galesburg, IL; fourteen grandchildren, Cory, Lea, Tonie, Ian, Parker, Ashlee, Matt, Melissa, Stephen, Preston, Adrien, Alex, Evan, and Owen; great-grandchildren, April and Andrew and two on the way; in-laws, Frances Sherrick, Janice Swick and husband Harley, Roger Lingafelter and wife Timmi, Lewis Lingafelter, and June Lingafelter; other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 3-7 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. Full Military Honors will begin at 5 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the American Stroke Association or the Alzheimer's Association
Larry Joe Hanneken
6/17/2024
Larry Joe Hanneken of St. Clair, MO passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, June 20, 2024 at
Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Memorial visitation for 72 year old Larry will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on
Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
A private committal will be held at a later date.
He is survived by:
Daughters: #(3) Monica Ellis and husband, David, of Green Cove Springs, FL, Melanie Janson and husband, Matt, of St. Clair and Michelle Deuser and husband, Brad, of St. Clair
Brothers: #(1)
Sisters: #(1)
Grandchildren: #(8)
Condolences may be sent to the family via our website:
russellcolonialfuneralhome.com
Jacqueline Murphy
6/14/2024
Jacqueline Marie Murphy (nee Kuharchik), 59, of New Haven, MO, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at her home.
Jacqueline was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania on January 18, 1965, the daughter of Walter Jr. & Marie (Charney)Kuharchik.
She was the wife of Leonard Murphy. They were united in marriage on October 23, 2004, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jacqueline was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Hudson, Missouri, St. Francis Borgia Church, Washington, Missouri, and St. Gerald Church, Gerald, Missouri. She loved God and was dedicated to her faith.
Jacqueline cleaned for several parishes in the Franklin County area. She previously worked for Fed-Ex, was a life guard in Ocean City, Maryland, and did title search work for several years in Harrisburg, PA.
In her free time Jacqueline enjoyed skiing, hiking, going on float trips, traveling, reading, and gardening. She was very health conscious and loved being a mom to Ryan.
Jacqueline is survived by her father, Walter Kuharchik Jr. of West Pittston, PA; her husband Leonard Murphy, of New Haven, MO; her son, Ryan Murphy, of New Haven, MO; two brothers, Walter Kuharchik III, of West Wyoming, PA; and Michael Kuharchik (Arlene), of West Wyoming, PA; a step brother, George Stuscavage, of North Port, Florida; a step sister Dodie Lynn Stuscavage, of West Pittston, PA; step mother, Rhoda Kuharchik, of West Pittston, PA; brother-in-law Ed Murphy (Sherry), of Oakville, MO; two sisters-in-law, Chris Futhey (Michael), of Webster Groves, MO; and Maureen Murphy & fiance Rick Comello, of St. Louis, MO, and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Marie Kuharchik, and her niece, Haley Stuscavage.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.
A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Port Hudson, with Father Jim Foster officiating.
Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.
The Murphy family is served by Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.
Please remember Jacqueline and her family in your prayers. May she rest in peace.
William Raymond Conroy Sr.
6/14/2024
William Raymond “Bill” Conroy Sr., 89, Washington, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, peacefully here in Washington. Bill was born May 10, 1935. He had an extraordinary life, always making his faith in Jesus Christ, his family, and the giving of time and treasure to service and charity top priorities. He was a devoted husband, cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and was beloved by all who knew him.
William and his wife, Joanne, were married for 69 years and would have been celebrating their 70th anniversary in November. They were extremely involved with St. Francis Borgia Food Pantry since moving to the Washington area nearly 20 years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran, college graduate from SIUE Psychology, Lions Club member, 40+ year employee of Ameren UE, Borgia HS volunteer and community service work sponsor.
He is survived by his wife Mary Joanne Conroy (Hade); their children, William “Bill” Raymond Conroy Jr. and spouse Vicky, Mary Joanne Quinn (Conroy) and spouse James Quinn, John Arthur Conroy and spouse Tammy (deceased), Patrick Anthony Conroy and spouse Susie; 12grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great- granddaughter; as well as many other relatives and friends all residing here in Washington and surrounding areas.
A celebration of life Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m Saturday, June 15, at St. Francis Borgia Church, Washington.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Francis Borgia Food Pantry at 115 Cedar St., Washington, MO 63090 or on their website: aborgiaparish.org/online-giving.com
The Conroy family is served by St. Louis Cremation Service, St. Louis.
Please remember William and his family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.
Maria Wallach
6/14/2024
Maria Wallach (nee' Pohlman), 90, of Union, MO passed away Monday, June 10, 2024.
She is survived by two sons: Michael Wallach and wife Virginia of New Haven and John Wallach of Union; two daughters: Rita Roberts of McKinney, TX and Anita Todd and husband Terry of McKinney, TX; five grandchildren: David Wallach, Patrick Roberts (Erin), Matthew Roberts, Susan Rice (Jason), and Adam Wallach (Kathryn); nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Virginia Krenning of Beaufort and Joan Hake and husband William of Labadie; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Williams of Beaufort and Joan Copeland and husband Chuck of Union; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Church in Villa Ridge, MO. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation for 90-year-old Maria Wallach will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO. A parish rosary will be prayed at 3:45 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.
Joan Buescher
6/13/2024
Joan L. Buescher,92, of Washington, passed away on June 8, 2024. Mrs.
Buescher, daughter of the late Francis Engemann and Olivia nee Hellebusch, was born on January 4, 1932, in Marthasville. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On May 11, 1956, she was united in marriage to Romuald Buescher at St. Francis Borgia Church.
Joan and Romuald were so blessed to be a part of St. Gertrude’s Parish and loved all the friends along the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Romuald Buescher; siblings, Delphine Mades and husband Leslie, Florentine “Dodie”
Wunderlich and husband Walter, Virgil Engemann and wife Helen, and Art Engemann and wife JoAnn.
Among her survivors are four children, Judi Ditch and husband Jerry of Augusta, John Buescher and wife Jennifer of Colorado Springs, CO, Thomas Buescher and significant other Mary Helfrich of Washington, and Kristin Buescher of Washington; siblings, Rose Marie Willenbrink of Augusta and Orville Engemann and wife Mayetta of Washington; two sister-in-laws, Janet Buescher of Montegut, LA and Susie Buescher of St. Louis; ten grandchildren, Jeremiah Ditch and fiance Laura Eckstein of Union, Molly Ditch and significant other Elliott Alsop of Labadie, Meghan Heeter and husband Mike of Augusta, Joshua Buescher and wife Jessica of Spokane, WA, Samuel Buescher and wife Jess of Colorado Springs, CO, David Buescher and wife Margo of Highlands Ranch, CO, Luke Buescher and wife Hannah of Gulu Uganda, Preston Cook of Springfield, MO, Taylor Kearbey of St. Peters, MO, and Makenzie Buescher and fiance Adam Bieber of St.
Louis; seventeen great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St.
Gertrudes Church in Krakow. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the St. Gertrudes Church.
Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.
James Elmer Kamper
6/12/2024
James Elmer Kamper of St. Clair, MO passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2024 at
Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Visitation for 69 year old James Kamper will be held from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on
Friday, June 14, 2024 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Burial in United Methodist Cemetery, St. Clair, MO
He is survived by:
Spouse: Ana Kamper nee Perry of St. Clair, MO
Mother: Opal Kamper of St. Clair, MO
Sons: #(1) John Fischer of Fort Collins, CO
Brothers: #(1)
Sisters: #(1)
Grandchildren: #(4)
Great-Grandchildren: #(1)
Memorials: May be made to the family
Condolences may be sent to the family via our website:
russellcolonialfuneralhome.com
Kimberly Ann Fenwick
6/12/2024
Kimberly Ann Fenwick, 41, of Union, MO passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024.
She is survived by three children: Paige, Piper and Chase; two brothers: Greg Johnson and wife Sarah of Beaufort, MO and Dave Hayes of Washington, MO, along with her nephew, niece, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held privately.
The Fenwick family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Larry Martin
6/11/2024
Larry Martin, 86, of Washington, MO passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Martin (nee’ Sullentrup) of Washington; four sons: Tom Martin of Washington, Craig Martin of Union, Todd Martin and wife Marie of Union, and Robbie Martin and wife Jeana of Washington; two daughters: Krista Huber and husband Marty of Washington and LeAnn Straatmann and husband Randy of Villa Ridge; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Doris Sullentrup of Washington; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Krakow, MO with Rev. Jim Foster officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation for 86-year-old Larry Martin will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM On Monday, June 17, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO. A parish rosary will be prayed at 3:45 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Gertrude School.
The Martin family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
Dorothy Sullentrup
6/11/2024
Dorothy P. Sullentrup, 87, of Washington, passed away on June 9, 2024.
Mrs. Sullentrup, daughter of the late Anthony Marquart and Anna nee Miesner, was born on September 12, 1936, in Krakow. She received her education from St. Gertrude Grade School. On November 24, 1960, she was united in marriage to Victor Sullentrup at the St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church.
Dorothy loved spending time with her family, especially cooking for them. She enjoyed fishing, quilting at home and with her church group.
She also liked to attend her grandchildrens sporting events and on occasion she would go dancing, which she loved.
Mrs. Sullentrup was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Victor Sullentrup; two children, Keith and Karl Sullentrup; siblings, Henrietta Ley, Bernadine Diener, Leander Marquart Sr., Lucille Marquart, Edna Hinnah, Rita Marquart, and in laws, Lawrence Ley, Joseph Peters, Leonard “Sparky” Diener, Marvin Hinnah, and Shirley Marquart.
Among her survivors are her children, Kevin Sullentrup and wife Verna of Washington, Karen Sullentrup of Washington, Kurt Sullentrup of Washington, and Kyle Sullentrup and wife Michelle of Washington; sister, Florentine Peters of Washington; grandchildren, Adam Sullentrup and wife Michelle of Washington, Samuel Sullentrup of Washington, Kylie Sullentrup of Washington, and Carly Sullentrup of Washington; loved ones and many friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. Parish rosary will be at 3:30 pm Wednesday. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at St. Gertrude’s Church in Krakow. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Gertrude’s Church, St. Gertrude’s School, or the Adam Sullentrup Recovery Fund/Checks payable to Michelle Sullentrup.
Jean Koenig
6/10/2024
Jean Koenig, 96, of Owensville passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Owensville. Ashes will be interred at Belle Liberty Cemetery in Belle.
Survived by daughter, Margaret Frahm and husband Dennis of Owensville; son, Robert Koenig and wife Molly of Tucson, Arizona
Grandchildren: 5
Greats: 3
Bernard Boedges
6/10/2024
Bernard A. Boedges, 66, of Pacific, passed away on June 5, 2024. Mr.
Boedges, son of the late James Boedges and wife Loraine nee Hanson, was born on February 2, 1958 in St. Louis. He received his education from Bishop Dubourg High School. On October 13, 1987, he was united in marriage to Sharon Sullentrup in Clayton, MO. Bernard served his country honorably as a member of the United States Air Force.
Bernard loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and camping. He also enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Kenneth and Evelyn Sullentrup nee Kriete, and in-laws, Larry Mittendorf, Terry Sullentrup, Richard Sullentrup, and Sr. Carol Sullentrup SSND.
Among his survivors are his wife, Sharon Boedges of Pacific; son, Justin Boedges of Pacific; siblings, Jim Boedges and wife Marge of Rhineland, MO, Marie Kelleman of Pacific, Janet Schottel and husband Chris of Burlington, VT, Bob Boedges and wife Nancy of Fenton, MO, David Boedges and wife Judy of Indian Mound, TN, and Richard Boedges and wife Lori of Manchester, MO; brothers and sisters-in-law, Garry Sullentrup and wife Ellen, Nancy Mittendorf, Jeanne Sullentrup, Mark Sullentrup and wife Sheri, Steve Sullentrup and significant other Gena Mayer, Dennis Sullentrup, Christopher Sullentrup and wife Sheila, Kenny Sullentrup and wife Joyce, and Lisa Holdmeier and husband Dale; other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10-11 a.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a memorial service beginning at
11 a.m. Interment will full military honors will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to VFW 2661 in Washington.
Robert Livengood
6/7/2024
Robert Livengood, 72, of Union, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
He is survived by one son, Eric Livengood and wife Allison of Oshkosh, WI; one son-in-law, Wayne Eckelman of PA; two grandchildren: Cable and & Freya Livengood; three sisters: Joan Penner of Fall River, KS, Wanda Stogsdill and husband Gary of Union, MO, and Betty Smith of Marion, KS; two brother-in-law: Bob Jones of AZ and Greg Hepner of Owasso, OK; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services and interment will be held privately.
The Livengood family is served by the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Anthony Gokenbach
6/7/2024
Anthony Gokenbach, 39, of Washington, MO passed away Tuesday, June 04, 2024.
He is survived by his father, Daniel Gokenbach and wife Angela of St. Louis, MO; his mother, Susan Lyle of Cape Girardeau, MO; grandmother, Wanda Howerton of Cape Girardeau, MO; one brother, Eric Gokenbach and partner Tara Steffens of Washington, MO; four aunts: Karen Hong of Chesterfield, MO, Gerlyn Loud and husband Randy of IN, Joan Myles and husband Jeff of OR, LeAnn Randall and husband LeeMac of Jackson, MO; great-uncle, Gerry Gokenbach and wife Lorraine of AR; along with many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Memorial visitation for 39-year-old Anthony Gokenbach will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
The Gokenbach family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
Linda Louise Haskins
6/6/2024
Linda Louise Haskins nee Suntrup of St. Clair, MO passed away
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 10, 2024 at
St. Clare Catholic Church, St. Clair, MO
Visitation for 66 year old Linda Haskins will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on
Monday, June 10, 2024 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Burial in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, MO
She is survived by:
Sons: #(1) Lucas Haskins of St. Clair, MO
Daughters: #(1) Ashley Haskins of St. Clair, MO
Brothers: #(2)
Sisters: #(2)
Memorials: May be made to St. Clare Catholic Church, St. Clair, MO
Condolences may be sent to the family via our website:
russellcolonialfuneralhome.com
Anna Marie Thiel
6/5/2024
Anna Marie Thiel, 92, of Washington, passed away on June 1, 2024. Mrs.
Thiel, daughter of the late John Huellinghoff and Rose nee Kuenzel, was born on August 6, 1931, in Villa Ridge. She received her education from St. John’s Gildehaus. On April 15, 1951, she was united in marriage to Walter “Butch” Thiel at St. John’s Gildehaus Church.
Her and her husband were the owners of the Old Dutch Tavern and Hotel where she was often found in the kitchen cooking! She enjoyed cooking homestyle meals, but her favorites were open-faced roast beef sandwiches with horseradish and fried chicken. In her later years, she worked in housekeeping at Cedarcrest Mannor.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Butch Thiel; daughter, Barbara Giesike and husband Bill; brothers, Tony, Fred, Jerry, and Eddie Huellinghoff; brother-in-laws, Clarence Brinkmann and Gerald LaBoube; brother and sister-in-laws Fred and Winifred Theel, Roscoe and Helen Mueller, and Gene and Betty Theel, and special friend Marvin Maune.
Among her survivors are two children, Joyce Johnson of Washington and Rick Thiel and wife Karen of Marthasville; siblings, Jean Brinkmann of Villa Ridge, Rita LaBoube of Washington, Bernice Noelker and husband Tom of Washington, and Mary Schumacher and husband John of Washington; sister-in-law, Davelene Huellinghoff of Union; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a Funeral Mass beginning at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment will be in the St. Francis Borgia Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Franklin County Humane Society or the Washington Area Ambulance District.
Mary Piontek
6/5/2024
Mary "Joan" Piontek (nee' Stolz), 88, of Washington, MO passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
She is survived by one son, Jeffrey Piontek and wife Jone of Jefferson City, MO; five daughters: Janise Rauch of Lancaster, PA, Jean Lamzik and husband Ken of Washington, MO, Julie High of Wildwood, MO, Joleen Kleekamp and husband Bob of Washington, MO, and Jane Humphreys and husband Joe of Washington, MO; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law: Jerry Nowak (Alice) of Clover Bottom, MO and Donald Piontek of Washington, MO; sister-in-law, Agnes Piontek of Washington, MO; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 17, 2024 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Washington, MO. Interment will be held privately in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Borgia Grade School or Meals on Wheels.
The Piontek family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
Janel Neaveill
6/4/2024
Janet "Jan" Neaveill, 64 of Union, MO passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024.
She is survived by her four children: Toni Hopkins and significant other Guy Witt of Union, MO, Randall Hopkins of Union, MO, Tasha Holaway and significant other Eric Sullivan of Union, MO and Kayla Strollo and husband Michael of Union, MO; one brother, 7 sisters, 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00PM at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Visitation for the 64 year old Jan Neaveill will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for funeral expense (checks payable to Eric Sullivan).
The Neaveill family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
John Fortner
6/3/2024
John R. Fortner, 81, of Villa Ridge, MO passed away on May 28, 2024.
He was born in Kirkwood, MO on June 1, 1942, to Harvey Lee Fortner Sr.
and Sophie Veronica Fortner (nee Roslawski). He received his education from Washington High School. John married Patricia Fortner (nee
Tetrault) on November 16, 1963, at St. Francis Borgia Church in Washington, MO. The Rev. Jochem Manfred, OFM, officiated the ceremony.
They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last fall.
John and Patricia have three children: Christine Seko (nee Fortner), Bonita Dauer (nee Fortner) and Thomas Fortner.
John worked at General Motors for over 40 years. After retirement, he spent many years volunteering for the St. Francis Borgia Food Pantry, Salvation Army and the Harvest Church. He spent his free time caring for his beautiful lawn, traveling and watching almost every new movie in the theater. He is remembered as a dedicated servant of his community, and as a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Sr. and Sophie Fortner; and siblings Mary Psaris and Harvey Fortner Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his children, Christine, Bonita
(Daniel) and Thomas (Beth Adams), and grandchildren, Gregory, Elizabeth and Daniel Seko; Tristan (fiancee Madison Varble) and Drew Dauer; Thomas, Vincent and Anthony Fortner; his siblings, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4 from 5-7 pm at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home in Washington, MO. Funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 at 10:30 am at St. John the Baptist Church in Villa Ridge, MO with Rev. Nicklaus Winker and Rev. Timothy Foy officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Borgia Food Pantry and St.
John the Baptist Church.
The Fortner family is being served by Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home.
Anna Lippert
6/1/2024
Anna M. Lippert (nee' Sager), 88, of Washington, MO passed away Monday, May 27, 2024.
She is survived by seven children: Donna Sullivan, MD of Timnath, CO, Jacob "Joe" Lippert and wife Peggy of Union, MO, Gregory Lippert and wife Donna of Wentzville, MO, Angel Kuchem and husband Jeff of Washington, MO, John Bart Lippert and wife Cheryl of Washington, MO, Rachel Hughes and husband Jason of Bowling Green, OH, and Julianna Lippert-Keck, MD and husband Jeff Keck, MD of Jackson, MO; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Teresa Schmitt of Union, MO and Joe Clare Meyer and husband Don of Jefferson City, MO; sister-in-law, Lucille Lippert of Belleville, IL; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Washington, MO. Interment will be held privately in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, MO.
Memorial visitation for 88-year-old Anna Lippert will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are preferred to CASA of Franklin County or Our Lady of Lourdes-Bernadette's Purse Tuition Assistance.
The Lippert family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
James Don Covington
6/1/2024
James Don Covington of Pacific passed away Saturday, May 18th at the age of 96.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 9th from 1-to-3 at the Pacific Eagles Hall-Large Hall-707 West Congress in Pacific. Preceded in death by his spouse Betty Jean Covington, Sisters-Maxine Kommer of Kirkwood, Missouri and Marge Ring of Muncie, Indiana. Grandchild-Jamie Worth.
Survived by three children-Steve Covington and wife Carolyn of Pacific. Donna Covington of Pacific. John Covington and wife-Amy of New Haven.
Two brothers-Jerry Covington of Muncie, Indiana and Larry Covington of Muncie, Indiana.
9 grandchildren-Shane, Hollie, Amy Jean, Jason, Jordan, Justin, Taylor, Brooklyn and Natalie.
8 great grandchildren-Tyler, Trey, Tristan, Dylan, Logan, Ashton, Isabel and Aidan.
James Covington served in the United States Navy.
The Covington family is served by Bell Funeral Home in Pacific.
Bertha Hinson
5/30/2024
Bertha
“Berti” Hinson of Owensville passed away Tuesday, May 28. A Celebration
of Life will be held Friday, May 31st at 5:30 p.m. at Grace City
Church in Owensville.
Visitation for 84 year old Bertha Hinson will be Friday, May 31 from 5-5:30
p.m. at Grace City Church.
Survived
by daughters, Tammy Michels of Wilmington, N.C. and Dana Goodman of
Owensville
Siblings,
Phillip Carey of Cuba and Greg Carey of Owensville
Grandchildren:
8
Greats:
10
Glenn Charles Rose
5/28/2024
Glenn Charles Rose of Owensville passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 30, at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Owensville.
Burial will be at Old Bohemian Catholic Cemetery in Owensville with full military honors.
Visitation for 76 year old Glenn Charles Rose will be Wednesday, May 29. from 4 to 8 p.m. at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel in Owensville.
His survivors include his wife, Lois Rose;
children, Kevin Rose and wife Angela of Killeen, Texas,
Lisa Hawkins and husband Robert of Abilene, Texas;
Rodney “Scott” Rose and wife Dianna of Gatesville, Texas,
Michael Walsh of Bland,
Tina Galloway and husband Larry of Salem, Mo.,
John Walsh of Owensville, and Joey Gaska of Keller, Texas;
sisters, Sharon McClellan and husband Bob of Goreville, Ill. and Delores Walker and husband Jim of Owensville;
and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Kathlene Diestelkamp
5/28/2024
Kathlene R. Diestelkamp of Owensville passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:00 at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel in Owensville.
Burial will be at Countryside Memorial Gardens.
Visitation for 74 year old Kathlene R. Diestelkamp will be Tuesday, May 28 at Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville 4 to 7 p.m.
She is survived by:
her husband, William Diestelkamp;
her daughters, JeNae Frank and husband Doug of Rich Fountain and Nicole Mitchem and husband Jon of Shaker Heights, Ohio;
sisters, Sharron Eichler and husband Bill of Columbia and Diane Lairmore and husband Jim of
Owensville;
brother, James Duncan and wife Paula of Zebulon, Ga.;
and grandchildren, Meaghan Frank, Garrett Frank, Alexander Frank, Olivia Mitchem, and Everett
Mitchem.
Earl Sohn
5/28/2024
Earl Sohn of St. Clair, MO passed away
Friday, May 24, 2024
Graveside Services will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at
United Methodist Cemetery, St. Clair, MO
The family of 58 year old Earl Sohn was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO
Burial in United Methodist Cemetery, St. Clair, MO
He is survived by:
Sons: #(1) Dakota Earl Sohn of Union, MO
Brothers: #(1)
Sisters: #(2) )
Memorials: may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society or American Cancer Society
Condolences may be sent to the family via our website:
russellcolonialfuneralhome.com
Mary Zekoll
5/22/2024
Mary J. Zekoll (nee’ Messex), 82, of Gerald, MO passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.
She is survived by one son, Eric Zekoll of Villa Ridge, MO; two sisters: Evelyn Vanderpool and Pearl Courtaway, both of Gerald, MO; three sisters-in-law: Judith Messex, Linda Messex, and Mary Messex; along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO. Burial will follow in Horine Cemetery in Richwoods, MO.
Visitation for 82-year-old Mary Zekoll will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Zekoll family (checks payable to Evelyn Vanderpool).
The Zekoll family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
James Covington
5/21/2024
James Don Covington of Pacific passed away Saturday, May 18th at the age of 96.
Preceded in death by his spouse Betty Jean Covington, Sisters-Maxine Kommer of Kirkwood, Missouri and Marge Ring of Muncie, Indiana. Grandchild-Jamie Worth.
Survived by three children-Steve Covington and wife Carolyn of Pacific. Donna Covington of Pacific. John Covington and wife-Amy of New Haven.
Two brothers-Jerry Covington of Muncie, Indiana and Larry Covington of Muncie, Indiana.
9 grandchildren-Shane, Hollie, Amy Jean, Jason, Jordan, Justin, Taylor, Brooklyn and Natalie.
8 greatgrandchildren-Tyler, Trey, Tristan, Dylan, Logan, Ashton, Isabel and Aidan.
James Covington served in the United States Navy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The Covington family is served by Bell Funeral Home in Pacific.