Obituaries

Search Obituaries

Tammy M. (Casey) Heidbreder

Tammy M. (Casey) Heidbreder

Apr 30, 2023

 

Tammy Marie (Casey) Heidbreder, age 49, of Lebanon, and formerly of Belle, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital.

 

She was born November 19, 1973, in Rolla, a daughter to the late Kenneth Casey and Adatha Crider (Casey). Adatha survives of her home.

 

Tammy was a 1992 graduate of...

Earnest "Ernie" C. Hale, Jr

Earnest "Ernie" C. Hale, Jr

Apr 25, 2023

 

Earnest “Ernie” C. Hale Jr., age 67, of Belle, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

 

Ernie was born January 28, 1956, in Vienna, a son of the late Earnest Clinton Hale Sr. and Nora (Belles) Hale.  He was a lifelong area resident and a 1974 graduate of Belle High School. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...

Kathy Jean Basham

Kathy Jean Basham

Apr 22, 2023

Kathy Jean Basham, 72, of Belle, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on April 22, 2023.

 

Kathy was born on October 14, 1950 in Keokuk, Iowa, to Frances Sanders and the late Pete Mitchell.

 

Kathy married Bill Basham on August 9, 1986.

 

Kathy was an outstanding woman that made an impact...

James Harold Palmer

James Harold Palmer

Apr 21, 2023

 

James Harold Palmer, age 61, of Belle, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at his residence.

 

He was born April 27, 1961, in Independence, a son to the late Oscar Leroy and Idress Claudine (Wilson) Palmer.

 

James was a 1979 graduate of Van Horn High School in Independence and attended Fort Scott Community College. He...

Billy Dean Cook

Billy Dean Cook

Apr 19, 2023

 

Billy Dean Cook, age 77, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the University Hospital in Columbia.

 

Billy was born April 9, 1946, in Summerfield, a son to the late George and Dorothy (Walker) Cook.

 

Billy was a lifelong area resident and a 1964 graduate of Belle High School. He was a member...

Michael Matthew Buddemeyer

Michael Matthew Buddemeyer

Apr 17, 2023

 

Michael Matthew Buddemeyer passed away April 17, 2023 at the Riverview Nursing Center in Mokane, Missouri.

 

Mike was born February 3, 1958, to the late Kenneth William Franklin and Agnes Mae (Glandon) Buddemeyer.

 

Mike was a lifelong resident of Bland. He worked mowing lawns and doing odd jobs. Mike knew nearly  everyone in Bland, and...

Mildred A. Buehrlen

Mildred A. Buehrlen

Apr 17, 2023

 

Mildred Ann Margaret Buehrlen, age 74, of Belle, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

 

Mildred was born May 8, 1948, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Alfred and Henrietta (Holtmeyer) Schaffer.  

 

On February 14, 1996 she was united in marriage to Johnie Buehrlen. Johnie...

Michael E. Bialczyk

Michael E. Bialczyk

Apr 16, 2023

 

Michael E. Bialczyk, age 59, of Belle, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home.   

 

Michael was born September 11, 1963, in Columbia, a son to the late Joseph William and Lydia Irene (Schabacker) Bialczyk.

 

Michael was a lifelong area resident and had worked as a concrete worker laying foundations and other work in...

Donald Lee Gilbert

Donald Lee Gilbert

Apr 16, 2023

 

Donald Lee “Smokey” Gilbert, age 74, of Belle, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home.

 

Don was born January 16, 1949, in Lamar, a son to the late Bill and Betty (Bright) Gilbert.

 

He graduated from California High School.

 

On June 25, 1988 he was united in marriage to Janet Acker...

Ronald "Ron" D. Ridenhour

Ronald "Ron" D. Ridenhour

Apr 9, 2023

 

Ronald “Ron” D. Ridenhour, age 80, of Belle, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his residence.   

 

Ron was born March 14, 1943, a son to the late Clifford and Violet (Adelhardt) Ridenhour.

 

Ron was a lifelong area resident and a 1961 graduate of Belle High School. Following high school, Ron proudly served his country...

Dorothy G. Willen

Dorothy G. Willen

Mar 31, 2023

 

Dorothy G. Willen, age 83 of Belle, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home in Belle, MO.

 

Dorothy was born on November 9, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Stamm) Kopesky.

 

Dorothy was united in marriage on May 18, 1957, in Bridgeton, to John R. Willen,...

Faye A. Robertson

Faye A. Robertson

Mar 31, 2023

 

 

Faye A. Robertson, age 82, of Belle, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Oak Point nursing facility in Rolla.

 

Faye was born April 18, 1940 in Linn, a daughter to the late Louis Franklin and Otillie Elizabeth (Pinet) Jarvis.

 

She was a lifelong area resident and an 1957 graduate of Linn High...

Linda F. Stroupe

Linda F. Stroupe

Mar 30, 2023

 

 

Linda F. Stroupe, age 70, of Bland, passed away March 30, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.

 

Linda was born February 16, 1953 at home in Sheffield, Alabama, a daughter to the late Francis (King) Owens. She was a 1971 graduate of Union High School and received her degree in business from Linn...

Linda Sue Shearer

Linda Sue Shearer

Mar 25, 2023

 

Linda Sue Shearer, age 72, of Belle, passed away Saturday, March 25, at her home.   

 

Linda was born September 18, 1950, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Elmer and Bessie (Poppelton) Frentzel.

 

On June 23, 1972, she was united in marriage to Wayne Shearer in California. From this union, two children were born....

Mary Ann Ellis

Mary Ann Ellis

Mar 10, 2023

 

Mary Ann Ellis (Pueschel), 89, of Owensville, joined her husband in the heavenly kingdom of GOD on March 10, 2023 and into the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior.

 

Mary Ann worked as a typist for the Better Business Bureau in 1952 to 1954.

 

In 1953 she married her soul mate, Charles (Chuck) Ellis...

Lanny Ross Steinkamp

Lanny Ross Steinkamp

Mar 1, 2023

 

Lanny Ross Steinkamp, age 80, of Belle passed away March 1, 2023, at Capital Region Hospital, while surrounded by loved ones.

 

He was born on September 21, 1942, in Union, Mo., a son to the late Orvil and Margie Steinkamp.

 

On November 19, 1966, he was united in marriage to Alma Marie (Picker) at the First Baptist...

Stacy D. "Snooze" Guinn

Stacy D. "Snooze" Guinn

Feb 23, 2023

 

Stacy D.  “Snooze” Guinn, age 60, of Belle, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.  

 

Stacy was born February 9, 1963, in Rolla, a son to the late Ervin “Leroy” and Vernetta “June” (Townsend) Guinn.

 

Stacy was a lifelong area resident and a 1981 graduate of Belle High School. He...

Tommy D. Thompson

Tommy D. Thompson

Jan 26, 2023

 

Tommy D. Thompson, age 65 of Bland, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

 

Tommy was born December 19, 1957, in Washington, a son to the late Russell “Tom” Thompson and Vera (Jett) Thompson.  She survives at her home in Bland.

 

He was a lifelong area resident and a...

Chelsey Dawn Bray

Chelsey Dawn Bray

Jan 21, 2023

Chelsey Dawn Bray, age 20, of Belle, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at her home.

 

She was born July 15, 2002, at St. Mary’s in Jefferson City, a daughter to Christopher and Theresa (Sauer) Bray. Both parents survive of their home.

 

Chelsey was a 2020 graduate of Belle High School and a member of the...

Robert "Bobby" Gillion, Jr

Robert "Bobby" Gillion, Jr

Jan 13, 2023

 

Robert “Bobby” Gillion, Jr., 69, of Bland, passed away on January 13, 2023 at his home.  

 

He was born on June 18, 1953, in St. Louis, a son to the late Robert Sr. and Athena (Noble) Gillion.

 

He was a 1972 graduate of Hazelwood High School and following school, proudly served his country in the...

Share by: