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James Dean Brooks

James Dean Brooks

Mar 10, 2024

James Dean Brooks, age 50, of Leasburg passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his home.  

 

Jams was born February 12, 1974, in Modesto, California, a son to Neva Darlene Brooks. 

 

James worked as a clerk at Allsups in Fredrick, Oklahoma for many years. 

 

James liked to go fishing at the river and loved to BBQ. His favorite times were spent with...

Danny Charles Richards

Danny Charles Richards

Mar 2, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Danny Charles Richards, age 73, who passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024 in St. James, MO, in the company of his loving family.

Danny Charles (Chuck) Richards is survived by three children, Bonnita Bullock and her husband Eric Bullock of St. James, Jason Richards and his wife Christine Richards of Branson, and...

Gordon R Hansen

Gordon R Hansen

Feb 27, 2024

Gordon R. Hansen

Passed away on February 27, 2024 after prolonged illness, at Phelps Health Center.

He was born on January 26, 1950 to Harold and Beatrice (Thomas) Hansen in Madison, WI, the second son and second of five children. He was a graduate of Edgerton High School, Edgerton, WI.

As a young man he spent time on the farm of family members...

Daniel F. Murphy

Daniel F. Murphy

Feb 19, 2024

Daniel F. Murphy, age 72, of Rolla passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.  He was born on May 10, 1951, to William J. and Rosemary Sue (Crumpler) Murphy.

 Daniel graduated from Rolla High School in 1970 and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Southwest Missouri State University.

He worked as a Probation and Parole Officer for the...

Mark Henry Iwanski

Mark Henry Iwanski

Feb 14, 2024

Mirek Bolesław (Mark Henry) Iwanski was born on February 9, 1956 in Dalnia, Poland. Mirek accompanied his older brother, Roman, to America on April 23, 1959. The boys were adopted by an aunt and uncle, Julius and Mary (Potzreba) Iwanski and spent their childhoods in Valley County, and later in Ord, Nebraska.

      Mirek graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic...

Richard (Ricky) Dunivin

Richard (Ricky) Dunivin

Feb 8, 2024

Richard (Ricky) Dunivin passed away on February 8, 2024, at his home in Newburg.  He was born on December 16, 1960, in Rolla to Eugene and Joyce (Lawrence) Dunivan.  

Ricky went to school in Newburg and was a lifelong resident of the area.  He was a Union Teamster working in asphalt. He was also a renowned fence builder, known for...

Terry F Lehnhoff

Terry F Lehnhoff

Feb 4, 2024

Terry Franklin Lehnhoff passed on to be with his Lord and was reunited with his precious Donna on Sunday, February 4 th , 2024, at 12:57 am surrounded by his loved ones. He died at his home in Vichy, Missouri at the age of 84 years. He was born July 7, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Chester and Gladys Lehnhoff.

As...

Mark E Litton

Mark E Litton

Feb 2, 2024

Mark Edward Litton, 68, of Belle, passed away on February 2, 2024, in Jefferson City at St. Mary’s hospital after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on December 14, 1955, in Owensville to Paul and Fern (Jones) Litton.   

Mark was a lifelong resident of Belle and attended school there.  On July 17, 1988, he was married to Terri...

William Altemeyer

William Altemeyer

Feb 1, 2024

William H. Altemeyer passed away on February 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born May 22, 1943, in Washington, MO to the late William and Amelia Altemeyer.  

William was raised in Belle and graduated from Belle High School.  He would later attend the Provost Marshall General School at Fort Gordon, Georgia, while he was serving his...

Gerald "Jerry" Leon Gregory

Gerald "Jerry" Leon Gregory

Jan 26, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Gregory of Edgar Springs passed away on January 26, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla.  He was born on August 27, 1937, in Oakland, California to the late Gerald Noel and Mabel Jane (Parsons) Gregory.

He grew up on the western slope of Colorado and eventually received an associates degree from UCLA.   On March 27, 1959, Gerald married...

Mario Paez Ornelas

Mario Paez Ornelas

Jan 25, 2024

Mario Paez Ornelas, born on the 17th of October, 1938 in Tampico, Mexico, and a long-time resident of Rolla, Missouri, departed this life on the 25th of January, 2024, at the age of 84. He was a man of deep Catholic faith who lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a profound appreciation for the nature around him.

Mario's...

Lazaros Samaras

Lazaros Samaras

Jan 20, 2024

Lazaros Samaras, beloved husband of Cindy Samaras, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by his devoted family.

 

Lazaros was born in Nea Apollonia, Greece where he spent his childhood helping his father with his produce business and tending to the sheep. As a young child he would often camp in the pasture to watch over...

Kenneth Ronald Duncan Sr

Kenneth Ronald Duncan Sr

Jan 17, 2024

Kenneth Ronald Duncan Sr, 82, of Rolla passed away on January 17, 2024, at his home.  He was born on August 07, 1941, in Rolla to the late Oscar Lloyd and Alice Mae (Perrot) Duncan. 

 

He was a 1959 graduate of Rolla High School.  After he graduated, he began working for and later owned Duncan Moving and Storage, Inc.  On May...

Wilhelmine Fitzgerald

Wilhelmine Fitzgerald

Jan 15, 2024

Wilhelmine Fitzgerald of Rolla passed away on January 15, 2024. She was born on January 16, 1938, in Germany.  She was raised and attended school in Germany before marrying Douglas Fitzgerald and residing first in North Carolina and later Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter Tracy.

Those left to mourn her loss are her son John...

James LeRoy Davis

James LeRoy Davis

Jan 5, 2024

 

James LeRoy Davis of Rolla passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 83 years.  He was born December 12, 1940, in Rolla to James Henry and Helen Lotta (Barnes) Davis who precede him in death.

LeRoy was raised in Rolla and attended school there until the 8th grade when he left school to begin working in...

Ryan Curtis

Ryan Curtis

Jan 4, 2024

 

Ryan Daniel Ross Curtis age 33 St. James, Missouri, formerly from Pekin, IL. died suddenly in a tragic car accident on the morning of January 4, 2024. He was born August 28, 1990, in Pekin Il.

    He was proceeded in death by many loved ones and is greeted with open arms in Heaven.

    He was a certified...

Donald Allen Doan

Donald Allen Doan

Jan 3, 2024

 

Donald Allen Doan, 82, passed away on January 03, 2024, at his home in Flat, Missouri. He was born on August 18, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harold Robert and Marie Louise (Zikan) Doan.

Donald was raised in his early years in Chicago before moving to Bristol, Wisconsin during his teen years and graduating from Central High...

Jimmy Varner

Jimmy Varner

Dec 31, 2023

Jimmy Varner, of Rolla, passed away on December 31, 2023.  He was born in Waynesville on September 20, 1941, to the late Henry and Alice Varner.

Jimmy was raised in Rolla and married Margaret Varner. They spent their life in Rolla where Jimmy worked as a truck driver.  

He enjoyed all things outdoors. He enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, and camping. Jimmy...

Tommy Cordell Pridgeon

Tommy Cordell Pridgeon

Dec 31, 2023

 

Tommy “Tom” Cordell Pridgeon, age 58 of Rolla, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his residence.

 

Tom was born on October 1, 1965, in Rolla, a son to Mary Ann (Thornhill) Pridgeon who survives of Rolla.

 

Tom was a graduate of Rolla High School.

 

He worked as a manager for Renoco Coffee Company.

 

Tom...

Henry Leo Ponzer

Henry Leo Ponzer

Dec 25, 2023

 

Henry Leo Ponzer, age 93 of Lecoma, passed away, Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.

Henry was born November 27, 1930, in Rolla, a son to the late Ben and Julia (Franz) Ponzer.

Henry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army with two years of active duty at...

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