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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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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