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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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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