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Mary Elizabeth Cook

Mary Elizabeth Cook

Aug 31, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Cook, 84, of Owensville, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

Mary was born on March 10, 1934, in Huntington, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Andrew and Helen G. (Stuber) Shelton of Ohio. 

Mary was married to Walter Cook for many years and during this union four sons were born.

Mary...

Gary E. Nichols

Gary E. Nichols

Aug 20, 2018

 

Gary Eugene Nichols, age 64, of Belle passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at his residence.

Gary was born on July 16, 1954, in St. Louis, a son to the late Frank N. and Mildred (Klebb) Nichols.

Gary attended the Belle school system and received his G.E.D later in life.

He had been employed at Chrysler in Fenton for...

Glenis "Glen" L. Southard

Glenis "Glen" L. Southard

Aug 19, 2018

 

It is with sadness that we tell the Maries County community that an old one has passed and along with him passes pieces of local history that no longer will be shared with us. Glen L. Southard passed away Sunday, August 19 at the age of 89.

During his vigorous years, Southard was many things but notably he was...

Kathryn H. Giesler

Kathryn H. Giesler

Aug 19, 2018

 

Kathryn H. Giesler, age 81, of Belle passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the Frene Valley of Owensville nursing facility.  

Kathryn born on June 3, 1937, in Summerfield, the daughter to the late Harold and Ruby (Johnson) Strain.      

She was a 1954 graduate of Belle High School and received her Bachelor Degree in Music Education...

Gale Marcial Snitker

Gale Marcial Snitker

Aug 18, 2018

Gale Marcial Snitker, age 78, was united with his heavenly father on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his home in Belle, Missouri.

Gale was born on the farm in peaceful Postville, Iowa on April 21, 1940 to Wesley and Marie (Hangartner) Snitker.  He spent his childhood in Frankville, Iowa, the second child of 13 close-knit siblings.  Gale later moved to...

Evelyn Muriel Schaning

Evelyn Muriel Schaning

Aug 6, 2018

Evelyn Muriel (Spratley) Schaning, age 88, of Bland went to her heavenly father August 6, 2018 at Frene Valley of Owensville. Muriel, as she preferred, had been a resident of Frene Valley since April 10, 2014. Muriel was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ of Belle where she attended services until her health prevented her from getting out.

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Shirley H. Ridenhour

Shirley H. Ridenhour

Jul 21, 2018

 

Shirley H. Ridenhour, age 84, of Belle passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.  

Shirley was born on December 27, 1933, in the Belle area, a daughter to the late Herbert and Pearl (West) Ridenhour.     

She attended the Buck Elk School as a child and was a lifelong member...

Ruby E. Redden

Ruby E. Redden

Jul 18, 2018

 

Ruby Elnora (Butler) Redden, of Belle passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the age of 96 years, 9 months, and 23 days at the Gasconade Manor Nursing Facility in Owensville.

Ruby was born October 25, 1921 in Linn, a daughter to the late Frank and Bertha (Mantle) Butler.

On August 24, 1940, Ruby was united in marriage...

Danny Bray

Danny Bray

Jul 16, 2018

Danny Lynn Bray, age 57, of Belle, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home.

Danny was born on October 10, 1960, in Rolla, a son to the late Berthel A. Bray and late Ruth Naomi (Sadler) Bray. His mother preceded him in death in 1998 and his father in 2014.

Danny attended school in Vienna, graduating in 1978....

Rita Stotter

Rita Stotter

Jul 3, 2018

Rita Stotter, age 62 of Belle passed away July 3, 2018 in her home surrounded by loved ones.  

Rita was born in Greenville, Mississippi, a daughter to the late James F. Herd and Georgia M. Roberts.

Rita was united under God in Marriage to Paul Hotsenpiller.

Rita enjoyed cooking, gardening, arts and crafts and spending time with her family....

Marilyn (Gehlert) Fredendall

Marilyn (Gehlert) Fredendall

Jun 28, 2018

 

Marilyn (Gehlert) Fredendall, age 62, of Bland passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018 in her home.

Marilyn was born on May 17, 1956, in Rolla, a daughter to Alfred and Patsy (McDaniel) Gehlert. Alfred precedes Marilyn in death and Patsy survives of her home in Belle.  

Marilyn was a lifelong member of the area and attended...

Melvin A. Shanks

Melvin A. Shanks

Jun 7, 2018

Melvin Allan Shanks, age 79, of Belle passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla.

Melvin was born on February 22, 1939, in Belle, son of the late Wilson and LaVera (Terwilliger) Shanks. 

On November 19, 1960, in Owensville, Melvin was united in marriage to the late Bonnie Sue (Tyree) Shanks, who passed...

Kerin E. Redden

Kerin E. Redden

May 29, 2018

Kerin E. Redden, age 81, of Bland passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.

Kerin was born February 20, 1937, in Bland, a daughter to the late James F. and Hester (Lacy) Donnell. 

On December 24, 1954, Kerin was united in marriage to Marvin Fredrick. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1997. Kerin was...

Floreine A. Stockton

Floreine A. Stockton

May 22, 2018

 

Floreine Stockton, was born Floreine Alice Auf Der Heide , April 1st 1918 at Bland, Missouri to Henry John Auf Der Heide and Una May Tyree Auf Der Heide.  She was the first child born to Henry and Una, and she would be followed by six brothers and sisters. Sister Florence May was born June 12th 1920.  Florence married...

Wilma I. Smith

Wilma I. Smith

May 20, 2018

Wilma Smith, age 78, of Belle passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Rolla Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Facility.  

Wilma was born on June 9, 1939, in Linn, a daughter to the late Samuel and the Lillie (Redden) Owens.     

She was a 1957 graduate of Belle High School and a lifelong resident of the area.

On...

Loreta "Rita" F. Johnson

Loreta "Rita" F. Johnson

May 10, 2018

 

Loreta “Rita” Johnson, age 69, of Belle passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.  

Rita was born on October 20, 1948, in Truman, AR, a daughter to the late Delbert and Mildred (Adams) Pearson.      

She was a graduate of Astronaut High School in Titusville, FL.

In 1974, Rita was united in...

Veronica "Ronnie" J. Shaffer

Veronica "Ronnie" J. Shaffer

Apr 23, 2018

Veronica “Ronnie” Shaffer, age 65, of Belle passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her residence.

Ronnie was born on October 31, 1952, in Peoria, IL, the daughter to the late Herman and Mary (Nabor) Laird.      

Ronnie had been an area resident for over 22 years and a homemaker.

On April 30, 2001 Ronnie was united in marriage...

William "Bill" Gleize

William "Bill" Gleize

Apr 19, 2018

William “Bill” Gleize, age 73 of Bland, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Maries Manor in Vienna.

Bill was born September 11, 1944, in Bland, a son to the late Lester and Virginia (Dingley) Gleize.

Bill was a 1962 graduate of Bland High School. 

Bill was employed by Chrysler in St. Louis for many years.

He was a member...

Melody K. Gagliardo

Melody K. Gagliardo

Apr 14, 2018

 

Melody K. Gagliardo Seba, age 55, of Belle passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her residence.

 Melody was born on February 11, 1963, in Rolla, the daughter to Gary and the late Delores (Duncan) Seba.

She was a 1981 graduate of North County Technical High School in St. Louis.

 Melody had been employed at Chrysler in Fenton...

Deloris F. Heck

Deloris F. Heck

Apr 9, 2018

Deloris F. Heck, age 87, of Belle passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Deloris was born on November 28, 1930, in rural Paydown, a daughter to the late Lee M. and Cora L. (Shanks) Luecke.     

On December 25, 1947, Deloris was united in marriage to Gordon Heck in Belle. He preceded...

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