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Albert N. Fleming
Apr 24, 2025
Albert N. Fleming, age 79, of Gerald, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Washington.
Albert was born July 11, 1945, on Saint Martin Island, a son to the late Emanuel and Margaretta Fleming.
Albert graduated chef school as a young man and worked in the culinary arts for 50 years. He had worked at various restaurants in Texas,...
Mary Jo Lavina Buenemann
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Jo Buenemann passed away on April 22, 2025. Born in Des Moines, IA on October 26, 1937, she is preceded in death by husband Morris Buenemann, Sr. and parents Joseph and Bertie Kapfer. Mary Jo was the beloved wife of Morris, the loving mother of Morris, Jr. (Barbara), Pamela and Christine (Lawrence), and the proud grandmother of Ryan, Jason,...
Susan Irene West
Apr 22, 2025
Susan (Sue) Irene West, 71, of Owensville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
She was born, July 3, 1953, to Sarah Hull and Albert West in Belle, Missouri.
Sue was one of the kindest, most loving person you’d ever meet. She loved dogs, Elvis, crafting, and watching cooking shows.
Sue was the oldest of five children. She is...
Terry C. Abel
Apr 1, 2025
Terry C. Abel, age 94, of Belle, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Stonebridge of Owensville Nursing Facility.
Terry was born July 14, 1930, in Belle, a son to the late Floyd C. and Mabel (Johnson) Abel.
On August 28, 1949, he was united in marriage to Doris Birdsong. Doris preceded him in death on September 5, 2021 after 72...
Peggy Sue Crowder
Mar 25, 2025
Peggy Sue Crowder, age 81, of Gerald and formerly of Belle, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.
Peggy was born May 13, 1943, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Jesse Berton and Della Louise (Carwile) Lange.
She was a 1961 graduate of Belle High School and attended the Belle Methodist Church as a child.
On October...
Dale A. Horstman
Mar 23, 2025
Dale Allen Horstman, age 70, of Bland, was born September 26, 1954 at Rolla, a son of Rosemary (Phelps) and Randall Horstman, and passed from this life on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in his home in Bland, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was united in marriage August 31, 1974, at Ellington, MO to the former Ms. Deborah Lynn...
Rodney Gene Kottwitz
Mar 14, 2025
Rodney Gene Kottwitz, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Rodney was born on April 6, 1956, in Rolla, Missouri, to the late Eugene & Wanda Kottwitz.
A dedicated student, he graduated as valedictorian from Linn Technical College—now State Technical College of Missouri— earning an Associate of Technology Degree in Electronics Technology.
Rodney...
Eddie Teston
Mar 12, 2025
Eddie Teston, age 74, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
Eddie was born November 18, 1950, in DeRidder, LA, a son to the late Thelton and Mamie (Carroll) Teston.
He was a 1970 graduate of Buras High School in Louisiana and a member of the Texas Avenue Baptist Church. Eddie’s faith in God was strong. He...
Charles Michael "Mike" Mahaney
Mar 10, 2025
Charles Michael Mahaney, age 74, went to heaven on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 12:19 a.m. surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born January 25, 1951, at their family home to the late Ivan and Mae (Wilson) Mahaney.
He was a member of the class of 1968 of Belle High School.
Mike entered the United States Army in June of 1969 and...
Inez A. Ahrens
Mar 9, 2025
Inez Annabelle Ahrens, age 87, of Bourbon, and formerly of Bland, passed away on March 9, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Washington.
She was born on April 15, 1937, in Bland, a daughter to the late Albert and Freda (Overstreet) Horstman.
Inez was a 1954 graduate and Valedictorian of Bland High School and a longtime member of the Zion Evangelical Church in...
Boyd Earl Gieck
Mar 7, 2025
Boyd Earl Gieck, age 90, of Belle passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family.
Boyd was born May 28, 1934, in Koenig, a son to the late Virgil and Stella (Johnson) Gieck.
Boyd attended the Indian Creek school as a child and the Belle school system until the 7th grade when he had quit to take care...
Michael "Mike" James Rohrer
Feb 26, 2025
Michael “Mike” James Rohrer, age 61, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his residence in Sedalia.
Mike was born October 2, 1963, in Rolla, a son to the late Donald “Butch” Roher and Linda (Shirley) Rohrer. Linda survives of her home near Belle.
He was a 1981 graduate of Belle High School and attended SMSU in Springfield until 1985. Mike was...
Linda Jean Goforth
Feb 24, 2025
Linda Jean Goforth, age 75, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Leo H. Fieser Nursing Center in Fenton.
Linda was born July 7, 1949, in Otto, MO, a daughter to the late Clarence Eugene and Jenny (Abrams) Wright.
Linda was a graduate of the Hillsboro school district. She was a hairdresser before graduating from the Jefferson College Nursing program in...
Geraldine Ann Backues
Feb 18, 2025
Geraldine Ann Flores, age 70, of Belle passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her residence.
Geraldine was born March 12, 1954, in Venna, a daughter to the late Delmar and Lillian (Ament) Backues.
Geraldine attended Belle High School and was a lifelong area resident. On May 1, 1981, she was united in marriage to Eddie Flores. He preceded her in death...
James "Jimmy" H. Jones
Feb 17, 2025
James H. “Jimmy” Jones, age 76, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City.
Jimmy was born November 21, 1948, in Sabinal, Texas, a son to the late Clarence and Margaret Lee (Pirtle) Jones.
He was a 1967 graduate of Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi Texas and a 30-year member of the Westside Church...
Karen Rose (Dye) Roberts
Feb 3, 2025
Karen Rose (Dye) Roberts passed away at her home in Rocheport, MO on February 3rd, 2025 at the age of 60.
Karen was born February 28th, 1964 in Kilmarnock, Scotland to Kenneth W. Dye and Rose Mary (Lowery) Dye. Being the last of three children, young Karen (lovingly referred to as Peewee) always found a way to keep things interesting. From...
Shirley Sue Morgan
Jan 25, 2025
Shirley Sue Morgan, age 83 of Kansas City passed away Saturday January 25, 2025 at Hospice House at North Kansas City Hospital following a short illness.
Sue was born April 1, 1941 in Maries County, the eleventh of eleven children born to the late Boley and Ella (Hutchison) Elrod.
Sue was Baptist by faith, was baptized when she was young and faithful...
Marsha Ann Aemisegger
Jan 13, 2025
Marsha Ann Aemisegger, age 81, of Bland, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.
She was born on August 3, 1943, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Elmer Weber and Doris (Beatty) Weber.
Marsha was a 1962 graduate of Central High School in St. Louis.
On January 26, 1963, she was united in marriage to...
Roscoe "Charley" Durbin
Jan 8, 2025
Roscoe "Charley" Durbin, age 76, of Belle passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.
Visitation for Charley will be on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Bland Christian Church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorial services will follow at 2:00 p.m.
A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Sheela A. Keeney
Jan 4, 2025
Sheela Ann Keeney, age 78, of Belle, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Sheela was born May 2, 1946, in Summerfield, a daughter to the late Henry and Virgina (Fuchs) Siegler.
She was a 1964 graduate of Belle High School and a longtime member of the Pilot Knob Church. Sheela was very active in...
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