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Janine L. Schuman

Janine L. Schuman

Nov 14, 2024

Janine L. Schuman, age 54, of Belle, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. 

Janine was born December 22, 1969, in Denison, TX, a daughter to the late Buddy and Ruth (Gray) Barnes. 

 She graduated from St. Genavive High School in 1989 and had been employed at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis before retiring. 

 On August 25, 2000 she was united in marriage to Steven...

Thomas "Tom" Edward Donze

Thomas "Tom" Edward Donze

Nov 13, 2024

Thomas Edward Donze, 84, of Belle died November 13, 2024, surrounded by family members.

Tom was born in St Louis, MO on August 21, 1940, the son of the late Frank and Nora Donze (Ruedlinger), Tom graduated from Mercy High School in June 1958. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Brinker on November 22, 1958, who survives of the home. 

Tom...

Sharron Kay Schneider

Sharron Kay Schneider

Nov 13, 2024

Sharon Kay Schnieder, age 71, of Bland passed away November 13, 2024. 

Sharon was born August 25, 1953, in Pekin, Illinois, a daughter to the late Walter Jefferson and Cloie (Branson) Houston. 

On June 1, 1986, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jerry Schnieder. Jerry preceded her in death on August 11, 2012. 

Sharon attended Pekin High School...

Ida O. Runge

Ida O. Runge

Nov 12, 2024

Ida Runge, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Her final days were spent at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, formerly known as Charles E. Still Hospital where Ida coincidentally spent 31 years working as an RN.

Ida grew up in Washington, Missouri and graduated from high school in 1956. From there, she...

Alexander Wayne Branson

Alexander Wayne Branson

Nov 11, 2024

Alexander Wayne Branson age 22, of Bland, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2023 at his home. 

He was born on December 3, 2001, in Washington, MO, a son to Jason Branson and the late Kristen Birmingham. 

Alex attended the B.W. State school in Rolla and received his high school degree from Maries RII. 

Although born with Cerebral Pasley, and could not communicate...

Martin Calvin Jones

Martin Calvin Jones

Oct 25, 2024

Martin Calvin Jones, age 86, of Belle, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at the St. James Veteran Home. 

Martin was born August 16, 1938, in St. James a son to the late John and Gladys (James) Jones. 

He was a graduate of Belle High School and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Belle. Following high school, Martin attended...

Goldeen M. Blankenship

Goldeen M. Blankenship

Oct 10, 2024

Goldeen Mildred Blankenship, 88, of Bland MO, passed away on October 10, 2024 in the hospital surround by all of her loved ones. 

 She was born to Clifford and Mildred Pointer on November 13 1935. Goldeen went on to marry her best friend Edgar Blankenship on June 2nd 1956 at St. Alexander’s Catholic Church in Belle MO. They were happily married...

Stanley Louis Benton Ridenhour

Stanley Louis Benton Ridenhour

Oct 2, 2024

Stanley Louis Benton Ridenhour, age 81 of Belle, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

 Stanley was born June 27, 1943, in Owensville, a son to the late Herbert and Pearl (West) Ridenhour.

 Stanley was a 1961 graduate of Belle High School. 

 He proudly served his country as a member of the United...

Rodney J. Hilton

Rodney J. Hilton

Sep 23, 2024

Rodney J. Hilton, age 60, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. 

Rodney was born August 24, 1964, in Jefferson City, a son to the late John Robert Hilton and Sheila (Hassler) Hilton. His mother survives of her home in Jefferson City. 

He was baptized and was a member of the College Hill Baptist...

Roy Lee Jones

Roy Lee Jones

Sep 21, 2024

Roy Lee Jones passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72. Roy was born on January 1, 1952, in Washington, MO, to Eugene G. Jones and Zelma (Ficke) Jones. He grew up in humble beginnings on the family farm, one of sixteen children. He...

Billie "Bill" W. Miller

Billie "Bill" W. Miller

Sep 17, 2024

Billie “Bill” W. Miller, age 96, of Belle, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Stonebridge of Owensville. 

 Bill was born November 8, 1927, in Triumph, Mo, near College Hill, a son to the late Marcellus (Cell) M. and Sophia “Sophie” (Phelps) Miller. He was one of eleven children. 

 On June 13, 1953, he was united in marriage to Mary F. Thompson...

Raymond Alvin Lancey, Sr.

Raymond Alvin Lancey, Sr.

Sep 15, 2024

Raymond Alvin Lancey, Sr., age 76, of Belle, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the SSM St. Mary’s hospital in Jefferson City. 

Raymond was born October 17, 1947, in Keene, NH, a son to the late Charles Ernest and Francis Louis (St. John) Lancey. 

Raymond proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. 

In July of 1969,...

Donald Barry Green

Donald Barry Green

Sep 8, 2024

Donald Barry Green, age 66, of Belle passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. 

Barry was born August 13, 1958, in St. Louis, a son to the late Benjamin F. Green and Hazel (Butler) Green. He was preceded in death by his father and his mother Hazel survives of her home in Belle. 

 He worked for Shanks Construction when he younger before working...

David G. Fuller

David G. Fuller

Aug 31, 2024

David Gerard Fuller, 54, passed away on August 31, 2024 at his home after a long illness surrounded by family and friends.

 He was born in St. Louis, Mo September 29, 1969 to the late Dan and Janet (Rascher) Fuller.

David and Penny were united in marriage on October 14, 1989.

Dave was most recently employed at Kingsford Charcoal in Belle, Mo. Dave’s...

Craig S. Bentlage

Craig S. Bentlage

Aug 26, 2024

Craig Steen Bentlage, age 65, of Belle, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab. 

Craig was born May 20, 1959, in Rolla, a son to the late George and Loretta (Baumgartner) Bentlage.

He was a lifelong area resident and a 1977 graduate of Belle High School. 

Craig had been employed at Quaker windows for a time as well...

Barbara Ann Stradford

Barbara Ann Stradford

Jul 30, 2024

Barbara “Barb” Ann Stradford, age 64, of Bland, passed away on July 30, 2024 at her residence. 

 She was born on September 11, 1959, in Rolla, a daughter to the late Billy Russell “Russ” and Maxine (Price) Elrod. 

 Barb was a lifelong area resident and was a 1978 graduate of Belle High School. She received her associate’s degree in business from Linn...

Viola "Vi" Mae Green

Viola "Vi" Mae Green

Jul 29, 2024

Viola “Vi” M. Green, age 75, of Bland, passed away on July 29, 2024 at Stonebridge of Owensville. 

 Vi was born on June 26, 1949, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Everett and Clara (Mitchell) Jarvis. 

 She was a lifelong area resident and a 1967 graduate of Bland High School. Vi was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s...

Joseph Robert Bialczyk

Joseph Robert Bialczyk

Jul 8, 2024

Joseph Robert Bialczyk, age 20, of Belle passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. 

Joseph was born February 24, 2004, in Washington, a son to John Bialczyk and Theresa Turner. Both survive of their homes. 

Joseph attended the Belle school system and had been employed at Quaker Windows in Freeburg. 

Joseph loved being outdoors whether it was riding dirt bikes or four wheelers. He...

Cora Ellen Steen

Cora Ellen Steen

Jul 5, 2024

Cora Ellen (Cook) Steen, of Summerfield, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side at St. Mary’s Hospital on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Cora was the daughter of the late George Cook and Dorothy (Walker) Cook who proceeds her in death. Cora was the 3rd oldest of 10 children. 

She was united in marriage to Chester Raymond Steen on July...

Robert 'Bob" E. Wright

Robert 'Bob" E. Wright

Jun 28, 2024

Robert E. “Bob” Wright, age 71, of Owensville, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Washington. 

 Bob was born April 21, 1945, in Madison, IL, a son to the late Robert and Betty (Bock) Wright. 

Bob was an independent truck driver for over 20 years before retiring. 

Bob enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals Baseball and WWE wrestling on TV. He...

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