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Leonard Henry Schanzmeyer

Leonard Henry Schanzmeyer

May 17, 2017

Leonard Henry Schanzmeyer, age 97, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by the arms of his family. He was born on September 15, 1919, in Meta, son of the late August and Rosa (Huchtmeyer) Schanzmeyer. He was united in marriage on August 30, 1947 to Marie (Toots) Elizabeth Heckemeyer at St. Lawrence...

Veda Evelyn (Scott) Degraffenreid

Veda Evelyn (Scott) Degraffenreid

May 13, 2017

Veda Evelyn (Scott) DeGraffenreid, age 85, of Brumley, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born in Brumley on January 8, 1932, daughter of the late Millard and Goldie (Hutsler) Scott. On November 26, 1950 in Buckner, Veda married Lloyd DeGraffenreid, who survives at the home. Veda and her husband,...

Charles "Chuck" Wankum

Charles "Chuck" Wankum

May 4, 2017

Charles "Chuck" Wankum Jr., age 53, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born in Jefferson City on August 10, 1963, son of the late Charles John and Helen Marie (Schroeder) Wankum. On June 11, 1983, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in St. Anthony, Chuck...

Mildred E. Bielecki

Mildred E. Bielecki

Apr 27, 2017

Mildred E. Bielecki, age 86, of Meta, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Jefferson City at Adam's Street Place with her family at her side. She was born in Meta on November 15, 1930, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Linnenbrink) Koerber. On October 17, 1953, in Meta, Mildred married Andrew Bielecki, who preceded her in death on...

Wanda Sue Ash

Wanda Sue Ash

Apr 26, 2017

Wanda Sue Ash, age 83, of Brumley, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at the Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Brumley on March 14, 1934, daughter of the late Frank M. Robinett and Roma (Jeffries) Rodden. On November 5, 1953, in Harrison, Arkansas, Wanda married William "Bert" Ash, who preceded her in...

Lavada (Mckee) Lewis

Lavada (Mckee) Lewis

Apr 17, 2017

Lavada (McKee) Lewis, age 93, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Iberia on August 9, 1923, daughter of the late Hirsty and Eunice (Morrow) McKee. On October 27, 1951, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Lavada married Drexel Lewis, who preceded her in death on October 16,...

Joel Allen Holtmeyer

Joel Allen Holtmeyer

Mar 28, 2017

Joel Allen Holtmeyer, age 74, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born in Sanford, Florida on November 30, 1942, son of the late Frank Conrad and Ruby Louise (Haigwood) Holtmeyer. On October 4, 1986, in St. Elizabeth, Joel married Dianne Gertrude Luebbert, who survives at the home. Joel graduated from St. Elizabeth R-IV in...

Johnny M. Rodden

Johnny M. Rodden

Mar 28, 2017

Johnny M. Rodden, age 40, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born in Columbia on January 16, 1977, son of Henry Mack and Kathy (Davis) Rodden. On February 27, 1999, Johnny married Mindy Glee Lathrop, who survives at the home. Johnny worked in construction and poured concrete for...

Helen Marie Wankum

Helen Marie Wankum

Mar 26, 2017

Helen Marie Wankum, age 80, of Meta, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Jefferson City Manor Care Center. She was born in Jefferson City on October 25, 1936, daughter of the late Walter and Sabina (Wieberg) Schroeder. On October 22, 1955, in Jefferson City, Helen married Charles John Wankum, who preceded her in death on August 21, 2002....

Clark Dale Phillips

Clark Dale Phillips

Mar 25, 2017

Clark Dale Phillips, age 61, of Brumley, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on April 10, 1955, son of the late Clark Arzo and Nadine (Robinett) Phillips. On April 19, 1973, Clark married Linda Kay Witt, who preceded him on April 30, 2011. Clark helped establish the Brumley Fire...

Cindy (Flaugher) Alieksaites

Cindy (Flaugher) Alieksaites

Mar 22, 2017

Cindy (Flaugher) Alieksaites, age 63, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born in Tuscumbia on September 22, 1953, daughter of the late Wade and Grace (Roark) Flaugher. In December of 1976, Cindy married Joe Alieksaites, who survives at his home. Cindy has been employed for 32 years at the Miller County Collector's Office as Deputy...

Daisey Faye Duncan

Daisey Faye Duncan

Mar 18, 2017

Daisey Faye Duncan, age 84, of Brumley, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born in Miller County on July 16, 1932, daughter of the late Fred and Parthena (Luttrell) Witt. On February 15, 1954, in Tuscumbia, Daisey married Frank Duncan, who preceded her in death on April 7, 1998....

Genevieve C. Branch

Genevieve C. Branch

Mar 12, 2017

Genevieve C. Branch, age 78, of Meta, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. She was born in Meta on December 27, 1938, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Marie (Schaffer) Scheulen. On December 3, 1955, Genevieve married William Price Branch, who preceded her in death in 2013. Genevieve was a member...

Albert Henry Plassmeyer

Albert Henry Plassmeyer

Mar 12, 2017

Albert Henry Plassmeyer, age 85, of Meta, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at his home. He was born in Meta on August 30, 1931, son of the late Louis H. and Regina C. (Borgmeyer) Plassmeyer. On May 23, 1970, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eldon, Albert married Florence (Fennewald) Otto, who survives at the home. Albert served...

Maverick Christopher Libbert

Maverick Christopher Libbert

Mar 10, 2017

Maverick Christopher Libbert, was born into the arms of angels on Friday, March 10, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. He is survived by his loving parents Brad and Hannah (Oligschlaeger) Libbert and his sister, Emilia Libbert all of St. Elizabeth. He is also survived by maternal grandparents, Mark and Mary Oligschlaeger of St. Elizabeth; paternal grandparents, Terry...

Denny Cooper

Denny Cooper

Feb 26, 2017

Denny Cooper, age 73, of Brumley, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born in Brumley on March 17, 1943, son of the late Herman and Belvia (Hendricks) Cooper. On August 2, 1963, in Iberia, Denny married Karen Diane Wall, who survives at the home. Denny was employed at the MFA...

Donna Boxx-Nield

Donna Boxx-Nield

Feb 25, 2017

Donna Boxx-Nield, age 61, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at her home. She was born in St. Louis, on July 23, 1955, daughter of Donald "Donny" and Jennie (Allen) Boxx. On September 21, 1994, in Tuscumbia, Donna married Thomas Currie Nield, who survives at the home. Donna was a cosmetologist for many years in Tennessee. She...

Iva Roslind (Morgan) Hatton

Iva Roslind (Morgan) Hatton

Feb 20, 2017

Iva Roslind (Morgan) Hatton, age 90, of Belleville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017, at her daughter's home in Osage Beach. She was born in East Prairie, Missouri on December 19, 1926, daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Morgan and Alma (Powers) Morgan. Iva worked for many years at Prairie Manufacturing in East Prairie, MO. She moved to...

Beulah Jean Kessler

Beulah Jean Kessler

Feb 19, 2017

Beulah Jean Kessler, age 74, of Ulman, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Tuscumbia on March 3, 1942, daughter of the late Wassie and Eulah (Whittle) Witt. On June 25, 1960, in Tuscumbia, Beulah married William "Bill" Eugene Kessler, who preceded her in death on January...

Marjorie Lee Brown

Marjorie Lee Brown

Feb 18, 2017

Marjorie Lee Brown, age 81, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on February 8, 1936, daughter of the late Clyde and Rhua (Brashears) Brown. On August 27, 1959, in Juneau, Alaska, Marjorie married Jack William Brown, who preceded her in death on January...

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