Obituaries Listing
Johnnie Mae Collins
Jan 28, 2024
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Collins was born June 7th, 1935, in Tuskegee, Alabama to Henry Pace and Goldree Carter, and was the second of three children. Johnnie resided in Tuskegee, Alabama through her early adulthood, graduating from Macon County High School in Macon County Alabama.
Johnnie welcomed her one and only child Rita (Carter) Gatheright before she relocated to Chicago, Illinois where...
Irene Jane Owens
Jan 25, 2024
Irene Jane Owens, 63, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her residence.
She was born March 12, 1960, in Aberdeen, Scotland, the daughter of Alfred Martin and Iris (Thomas) Owens.
She was married to Richard Keith Frost who preceded her in death.
Irene worked for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse and as a dental assistant.
Survivors include two...
Harry Anton Otto
Jan 24, 2024
Harry Anton Otto, 90 of Westphalia passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 surrounded by his family at Stonebridge, Westphalia.
On November 18, 1933, Harry was born to the late Fred and Mary (Buersmeyer) Otto at home on the family farm. Growing up on the farm, Harry learned the value of hard work. He joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and...
Loretta Jean Matheis
Jan 22, 2024
Loretta Jean Matheis, 87, of Russellville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at StoneBridge Villa Marie in Jefferson City.
She was born June 4, 1936, in Eldon, Missouri, the daughter of Barnie E. and Margaret N. (Stephens) Cantwell. Loretta was a graduate of Eldon High School and attended Jefferson City Business College.
She was united in marriage on July 27, 1957, in Aurora...
Mary Jo Distler
Jan 16, 2024
Mary Jo Distler, 66, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She was born April 15, 1957, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Leroy Louis and Dorothy Marie (Neutzler) Wegman.
Mary was a 1975 graduate of Jefferson City High School.
Mary was united in marriage on February...
Edward John Huhmann
Jan 16, 2024
Edward John Huhmann, 95, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital.
Edward was born on December 15, 1928, in Tuscumbia, Missouri, the son of Joseph Mathias and Mary Ann (Luebbert) Huhmann.
On May 14, 1960, he was united in marriage to Audrey Jean Weiler in Jefferson City, who preceded him in death on January...
William E. Giesing, Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
William E. Giesing Jr., 67, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
William was born December 17, 1956 to William E. and Fern E. Giesing. He grew up in Jefferson City where he attended Trinity Lutheran School and Jefferson City High School. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by both...
Katherine Ruth Robbins
Jan 11, 2024
Katherine Ruth Robbins, 61, of Freeburg, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born May 28, 1962, in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, the daughter of Jimmie R. and Christa (Hecker) Robbins. She was a graduate of Vienna High School.
Katherine worked for many years for the State of Missouri in the Department of Health and...
Larry Delmar Miller
Jan 10, 2024
Larry Delmar Miller, 80, of California, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after a long battle of numerous health issues related to his military service.
Larry was born on October 23, 1943, in Pekin, Illinois, the son of the late Delmar and Elva Miller.
On August 17, 1975, he was united in marriage to Rose Mary (Moeller) Herzing....
Mary Lea AuBuchon
Jan 8, 2024
Mary Lea AuBuchon, 83, of Holts Summit, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Summit Villa in Holts Summit.
She was born on May 14, 1940, in Redfield, South Dakota, the daughter of Steven Francis and Sarah Elizabeth (Finnerty) Noonan.
Mary was valedictorian of her 1958 graduating class at Redfield Senior High in Redfield, South Dakota. She graduated with high...
Kevin Gene Kirchner
Jan 3, 2024
Kevin Kirchner, age 61, passed away on January 3, 2024, after a battle with injuries initially sustained in a UTV accident on May 10, 2023. He was surrounded by members of his family in his last moments.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Kelly Kirchner, his mother, Billie Joyce Kirchner, daughter Kaytlin (Nick) Smith and grandchildren Nixon and Etta, son Kayne...
Celsus Henry Stegeman
Jan 3, 2024
Celsus Henry Stegeman, 87, of Folk, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born August 6, 1936, in Folk, Missouri, the son of August and Olivia (Wilde) Stegeman.
Celsus served in the United States Army following his school years.
On May 15, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain, he married Joan Sophia...
Glenna Lou Jones
Dec 31, 2023
Glenna (Huffman) Jones, 82, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born December 30, 1941, in Neosho, Missouri, the eldest child of Clarence and Kathleen (Eschrich) Huffman.
Glenna and her four brothers grew up on a farm outside of Eminence that her parents purchased soon after she was born. Graduating from...
Robert DeWayne Kendall
Dec 27, 2023
Robert DeWayne Kendall, 77, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at The Bluffs in Columbia, Missouri.
He was born September 25, 1946, in Milaca, Minnesota, the son of Merlin Willmer and Marcedes Otilla (Steinbach) Kendall.
He was united in marriage on June 26, 1992, in Jefferson City to Linda Darlene Bridges who survives at the home.
Robert...
Sarah Argentine Malone
Dec 27, 2023
Sarah Argentine Barr “Tina” Malone, 93, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Heisinger Bluffs.
She was born November 4, 1930, in Beech Grove, Arkansas, to Thomas Newton and Margie Elizabeth (Merts) Barr.
A 1949 graduate of Stanford High School in Paragould, Arkansas, she earned her LPN in 1981 from Nichols Career Center.
On December 2, 1950,...
Doris Ruth Kraus
Dec 27, 2023
Doris Kraus, 93, of Jefferson City passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Heisinger Bluffs West.
Doris celebrated her 93rd birthday on December 5th. In 1930, she was born in Jefferson City to the late Martin and Mabelle (Woratzeck) Oidtman. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church and attended St. Peter School receiving her diploma in...
Samuel Charles Berendzen
Dec 23, 2023
Samuel Charles Berendzen, 53, of St. Louis, son of Samuel F. Berendzen, and Barbara A. (Bazin) Berendzen, born on December 28, 1969, left this world on December 23, 2023, after a courageous and private battle with cancer. Sam was a devoted husband and father, guided by faith and love throughout his life.
Sam was preceded in death by his beloved...
Arlene Marie Heckman
Dec 23, 2023
Arlene Marie Heckman, 66, of Jefferson City, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born December 12, 1957, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence and Elsie (LeCure) Kliethermes.
She was a homemaker.
Arlene was an avid crossword enthusiast, loved animals and in earlier years enjoyed fishing with her family. Her...
Dale Schrimpf
Dec 13, 2023
James “Dale” Schrimpf, 88, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 20, 1935, in Jefferson City, the son of Hugo P. and Mary Francis (Finnell) Schrimpf.
Dale was a graduate of St. Peter High School, class of 1954.
He served his country in the United States...
Michael Schmitz
Dec 9, 2023
Michael Schmitz, 72, of Holts Summit, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
He was born in St. Louis on May 31, 1951 to the late Peter and Mary Ann (Dunn) Schmitz. Mike was a graduate of Russellville High School. On July 27, 1974, he married Rose Anne Kolb at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City.
While...
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