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Amy Kaye Kiso

Amy Kaye Kiso

Jun 19, 2024

Amy K. Kiso, age 53, of Bland, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at her residence.

 She was born on January 31, 1971, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late John Lyle Kiso and Bonnie (Walling) Kiso who survives of Jefferson City.

 Amy was a 1989 graduate of Belle High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northwest...

Vera Jean Thompson

Vera Jean Thompson

Jun 7, 2024

 

Vera Jean Thompson, age 88, of Bland, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville. 

 

She was born at home in Bland on December 15, 1935, a daughter to the late Victor and Bessie (Yoakum) Jett.  

 

Vera was a 1954 graduate of Bland High School and a member of the Bland Baptist Church.  

 

On February 9, 1957...

Richard A. Turner, Sr

Richard A. Turner, Sr

Jun 5, 2024

Richard A. Turner, Sr. age 69, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.  

 

Richard was born December 27, 1954, in Hermann, a son to the late William “Bill” and Dorothy (Zimmerman) Turner. 

 

Richard was a 1974 graduate of Owensville High School. He had been employed at Henniges Automotive Sealing in New Haven for over...

Morris C. Buenemann, Sr.

Morris C. Buenemann, Sr.

Jun 2, 2024

Morris Buenemann, Sr. passed away on June 2, 2024. Born in Augusta, MO on April, 8, 1937, he is preceded in death by parents Robert and Flora (nee Fuhr) and brother Roger. Morris was the beloved husband of Mary Jo (nee Kapfer), the loving father of Morris, Jr. (Barbara), Pamela and Christine (Lawrence), proud grandfather of Ryan, Jason, Allison, Eric,...

Curt M. Cook

Curt M. Cook

May 17, 2024

Curt M. Cook, age 55, of Belle, MO, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Mercy hospital in Springfield, MO, while surrounded by his family’s love.  Curt was born June 22, 1968 in Jefferson City, MO, son to the late Leroy Cook and Deanna Schuenemeyer.  After high school, Curt attended Missouri State University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu...

Katherine L. Gelven

Katherine L. Gelven

May 12, 2024

Katherine L. Gelven, age 94, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Stonebridge of Owensville. 

 

She was born November 27, 1929, in Freedom, MO, a daughter to the late William and Hannah (Bogle) Buscher. Katherine was one of eleven siblings.  

 

On December 2, 1950 she was united in marriage to Wilbert Gelven in Linn. Wilbert preceded her in death on November...

Frederick Anthony Bethmann, Sr.

Frederick Anthony Bethmann, Sr.

May 2, 2024

Frederick Anthony Bethmann, Sr., 97, of Belle, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. 

 

Fred was born on the family farm near St. Peters, MO, June 10, 1926, the 7th of 10 children of Theodore and Julia (Kirchner) Bethmann. 

 

As a child, Fred attended All Saints Catholic School in St....

Ann Marie Dingley

Ann Marie Dingley

Apr 27, 2024

Ann Marie Dingley, age 78, of Belle passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. 

 

Ann was born June 29, 1945, in Summerfield, a daughter to the late Charles and Rose (Conner) Struemph. 

 

She was a 1963 graduate of Belle High School, and a member of the Faith Baptist Church. 

 

On June 15, 1963 she was...

Jason "Cowboy" John Chapman

Jason "Cowboy" John Chapman

Apr 23, 2024

Jason J. “Cowboy” Chapman, age 49, of Owensville, passed away on April 23, 2024.   

 

Jason was born on November 8, 1974, in St. Louis, a son to the late Robert “Bob” and Yvonne (Molecke) Chapman.  

 

Jason was a lifelong area resident and a 1994 graduate of Owensville High School. 

 

Jason had been employed at Lost Valley Lake Resort for over 15...

Lucille Lorene Wilcox

Lucille Lorene Wilcox

Apr 9, 2024

Lucille Lorene Wilcox, age 97, of Bland, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024.   

 

Lucille was born October 13, 1926, in Japan, Mo, a daughter to the late Oscar and Addie Fortner. 

 

On April 9, 1946 she was united in marriage to Louis Wilcox. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1993. 

 

Lucille was baptized in and was a longtime member of...

Dorothy "Dot" M. Smith

Dorothy "Dot" M. Smith

Mar 23, 2024

Dororthy “Dot” M. Smith, passed away on March 23, 2024 at the Capital Regional Medical Center. 

 

She was born on June 14, 1935, in Owensville, a daughter to the late Thomas Henry and Odessa Elizabeth (Howard) Woemmel. 

 

Dorothy was a lifelong area resident and a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church for over 60 years where she was very active and served...

Donna F. Buddemeyer

Donna F. Buddemeyer

Mar 13, 2024

Donna F. Buddemeyer, age 79, of Belle passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. 

 

Donna was born April 3, 1944, in Rolla, a daughter to the late Victor J. and Delcie (Seig) Butler.

 

She was a lifelong area resident, a graduate of Belle High School and a member of the RLDS Church in Linn. 

 

Donna had been employed...

Larry E. Basham

Larry E. Basham

Mar 12, 2024

Larry Eugene Basham, age 66, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  

 

Larry was born June 18, 1957, in Rolla, a son to the late Fred James and Dororthy Virginia (Butler) Basham. 

 

Larry attended the Belle School System and had been employed as a sheet metal worker in the Troy and St. Louis area for over 25 years before retiring. 

 

He...

Loyd Ray Kinkead

Loyd Ray Kinkead

Mar 8, 2024

Loyd Ray Kinkead, age 81, of Vienna, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Phelps County Regional Hospital. 

 

Loyd was born December 9, 1942, in Belle, a son to the late Loyd and Imogene (Ridenhour) Kinkead.  

 

He was a 1960 graduate of Belle High School. Loyd was baptized at the Cooper Hill Church when he was young. 

 

On October 22, 1993,...

Stanley Eugene Shockley

Stanley Eugene Shockley

Mar 4, 2024

Stanley Eugene Shockley, age 92, of Bland, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Stonebridge of Owensville Nursing Facility. 

 

He was born on March 3, 1932, in Bland, a son to the late Fred and Oma Shockley. 

 

Stanley was a 1954 graduate of Belle High School. After graduation, Stanley proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for...

Tammy Lynn Schneider

Tammy Lynn Schneider

Feb 17, 2024

Tammy Lynn Schneider (nee Hamilton) passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 57 in Bland, Missouri.

 

She was born on July 24, 1966, in Troy, Missouri. Tammy was a loving and caring individual, known for her soft-hearted nature. She was a devoted grandmother, mother, sister, wife, and friend.

 

Tammy is survived by her husband, Mike Schneider, her daughter Torya...

Wesley Martin Mathis

Wesley Martin Mathis

Jan 21, 2024

Wesley Martin Mathis passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Adult Care Center, in Versailles, Mo. He had reached the age of 89. On March 16, 1956 he was united in marriage to Barbara Hughes. Barbara survives of Versailles. 

 

“Wes” was born at Redbird, Mo, Gasconade County, to Martin and Marie Emelia Scheel. He was baptized as a...

Donald "Tom" Thomas Wood

Donald "Tom" Thomas Wood

Jan 17, 2024

Donald “Tom” Thomas Wood, age 78, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.  

 

Tom was born August 8, 1945, in St. Louis, a son to the late Donnie and Annie (Huff) Wood. 

 

On May 27th, 1995 he was united in marriage to Mary Grubbs in St. Louis. Mary survives of their home near Belle. 

 

Tom...

William "Bill" David Miller

William "Bill" David Miller

Jan 15, 2024

William “Bill” David Miller, 93, passed away peacefully at Heisinger Bluffs West in Jefferson City on January 15, 2024, with family at his side.

 

Bill was born January 31, 1930, in St. Louis to Grover and Mabel (Sweetin) Miller. His family moved to Steelville, Missouri, while he was young. Bill graduated from Steelville High School in 1948, where he was active...

Steven Dale Williams

Steven Dale Williams

Jan 14, 2024

Steven Dale Williams, known to his loved ones as Steve, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 65 in Belle, Missouri. Born on February 22, 1958, in Marshall, Missouri, to Linnie "Eddie" Williams and Edna (Yates) Smith.  Steve was a loving father, brother, Papa, and friend. He had a unique way of expressing his feelings without many...

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