All Obituaries

Larry D. Duke “Duke”, age 60 of St. James, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 20201, at his residence. Larry was born September 27, 1960, in St. Louis a son to the late Larry Duke and Rebecca (Counts) Sinquefield who survives. Larry was united in marriage to Teresa Stroup, she survives of the home. Larry worked as a carpet and flooring installer for over 40 years. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, drag racing, watching NASCAR races,...

Ronald Lee Wieland, age 61 of Rolla passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the home of his special caregiver and friend and her daughter in Rolla. Ron was born August 30, 1959, in Rolla a son to Lloyd G. Wieland of Rolla and Mary Delores “Dee” Wilson-Wieland of Steelville. Ron graduated from Rolla High School in 1978. He was a member of the Rolla Bulldog Football team and loved playing and giving his all. Ron enjoyed everything about the outdoors including, fishing, rivers,...

Michael Wayne “Zeek” Grange, age 38, of Houston passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021.  Michael was born on March 16, 1983, in Alliance, NE a son to James and Genene (Parolek) Grange. His parents survive of their home. Michael lived with his parents in their home for 3 months before passing away. Michael graduated from Cabool High School and worked as a D.J. at Country 99.3 the Rooster as well as construction. Michael loved being outdoors floating, BBQing, target shooting or...

Glenn Oliver Hacker, age 68 of Rolla, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence. Glenn was born February 22, 1953, in St Louis, a son to the late Jerome Hacker and his Rita (Doerhoff) Hacker who survives in St. Louis. Glenn graduated high school in St Louis and then proudly served his county in the United States Army. After his discharge from the military, Glenn worked as a mechanic in St Louis before finally moving to Rolla. Glen was of the Christian faith...

Hellene Mae (Henrichs) Tharp of Rolla Missouri passed from this world on May 26, 2021 surrounded by family. Hellene was born on February 2, 1944 in Rosco Texas to Alfred Fritz and Avo (Blair) Henrichs. She grew up on the family Farm. She went to Garden City High School In Garden City Texas, before being accepted to Texas Tech University in 1961. In June of 1962, she met the love of her life, John Ellis Tharp.  They were engaged in July, married in August, and have since been by each...

Leon “Mack” B. McLaughlin, age 72 of Newburg, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla. Mack was born February 15, 1949, in Washington DC to Emma Sanders. She preceded him in death. Mack was a career military man, serving in the United States Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam and also in Korea. Mack was a member of the Prince Hall Masons. He was an animal lover and had a German Shepard that he named Thor. He enjoyed collecting guns but his...

Lawrence “Larry” Raymond French,73, and his wife Vita Marie French, 66, of Rolla, MO passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021   Vita was born February 16, 1955 in Beloit, WI, daughter of Michael and Angela (Passalaqua) Andreola. Vita graduated from Beloit Catholic High School, Beloit, WI and later received her associate degree from UW Rock County.  Vita was a homemaker and a teachers aid at St. Patrick's School where she retired in 2018.   Larry was born...

  Leslie D. Fitzgerald, age 66, of Waynesville, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Lebanon. Leslie was born on May 12, 1954, in Portland, Oregon the daughter to the late Rudolph and Nadane (Hanson) Arnoldy.  Leslie was a 1972 graduate of Mary Crest High School in Portland. On February 18, 1974, she was united in marriage to Robert Fitzgerald in Gresham, Oregon.  Robert survives at their home. Leslie was employed at Seller-Sexton Ford dealership in...

Virgene Gayle Becker, 87, died April 16, 2021 at her home in Rolla, Missouri. She was born to Eli and Lottie (Irvine) Parry on December 6, 1933 in Primghar, Iowa. Virgene graduated from the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota in 1955. After graduating, Virgene and a fellow graduate camped their way across the country before landing in Casper, Wyoming.  On December 28th of 1961 in Casper, Virgene married Lawrence D. Becker. They lived for many years in Huron,...

Randy Blaine Hrovat, 61, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 7, 2021.  He was born November 30, 1959 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Henry and Norma Jean (Powers) Hrovat. A loving and caring husband and father, Randy was a successful businessman and an avid outdoorsman.  He genuinely loved meeting new people and catching up with old friends.  Politics was a favorite topic of discussion. As social as he was, Randy also enjoyed life on the farm and working his...