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William "Bill" Bolerjack

William "Bill" Bolerjack

Oct 6, 2023

 

Bill Bolerjack, 83, of Rolla, MO entered eternal rest on October 06, 2023.  He was born in Danville, IL on December 24, 1939, to Arlie Robert and Mary Josephine (Henthorn) Bolerjack.  The family later moved to Bloomington, IL where Bill performed Brahm’s Waltz, Dvorak’s Humoresque and Chopin’s Minute Waltz as a five-year-old pianist.  Later they moved to Lafayette, IN,...

Jack Wesley Lawson

Jack Wesley Lawson

Oct 4, 2023

 

Jack Wesley Lawson, age 63 passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Rolla, Missouri.

 

Jack was born on October 23, 1959 in Sacramento, California, a son to the late Edna Irene Billingsly.

 

As a child, Jack grew up as a country boy in Elk Grove, California, raised on a farm by his grandmother, Allie...

James "Bill" William Love

James "Bill" William Love

Oct 2, 2023

 

James “Bill” William Love, 70 years old, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rolla, Missouri on Monday October 2, 2023. Bill was born January 29, 1953, in Waynesville, Missouri to parents Floyd and Geneva (Jenkins) Love of Rolla, Missouri.

 

Bill was raised in Rolla and attended Rolla Public Schools before joining the Navy to serve on an...

Harry H.B. Coplin

Harry H.B. Coplin

Oct 2, 2023

 

Harry H. B. Coplin, age 80 of Rolla, passed from this life on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living in Rolla.

 

Harry was born January 6, 1943, in St. Louis, a son to the late Garvin and Dorothy (Cooper) Holloway.

 

Harry grew up in Edgar Springs and the Rolla Area. Following high school, he...

Charles "Charlie, Chuck" Burton Sr

Charles "Charlie, Chuck" Burton Sr

Sep 8, 2023

 

Charles “Charlie, Chuck” Burton, Sr., age 63, of Fredericktown, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023, at Cedar Pointe in Rolla, MO. 

 

Charlie was born January 24, 1960, in St. Louis, MO to James Elbert and Lucille Marie (Kostuck) Burton. He completed his ASE Certification and went to work at Compare Automotive in Wentzville, AAMCO Transmissions and...

Marjorie M Graham

Marjorie M Graham

Sep 6, 2023

 

“My Margie”

It is with great sorrow that I am announcing the tragic loss of my partner, my better half, the love of my life, simply put “My Margie”. Even though she fought it with dignity and grace for the last three years, she was sadly taken by the unforgiving curse of ovarian cancer. I am so honored to...

Timothy "Tim" Saultz

Timothy "Tim" Saultz

Sep 2, 2023

 

Timothy “Tim” Saultz, 64 of St. James passed away at his home, surrounded by family and friends, September 2, 2023.  He was born August 29, 1959, in Kansas City, the son of Chester E. Saultz and Calla A. (Miller) Saultz.

                Tim graduated from Belton High School, Class of 1977.  Following graduation, he attended what is now Missouri University...

Larry G Himmespoch

Larry G Himmespoch

Aug 25, 2023

 

Larry G. Himmelspoch of Rolla, Missouri passed away peacefully on Friday August 25, 2023, at Missouri Veteran’s Home in St. James, Missouri at the age of 89.  Larry was born in Chaffee, Missouri on July 20, 1934, to the late Ardell B. and Rosalia “Rose” (Eichhorn) Himmelspoch - Talley.

Larry graduated from Chaffee High School in the Class of...

Christine Naomi Leonard

Christine Naomi Leonard

Aug 18, 2023

 

Christine “Chris” (Hilderbrand) Leonard, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78 on August 18, 2023, at St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. A beloved wife and mother, she is survived by her husband of 25 years, George Leonard.

also surviving are her daughter Shawna Buresh-Flanders, her daughter Karla Keegan, and her son, Robert Hildebrand, as well as her...

Penelope "Penny" Lane

Penelope "Penny" Lane

Aug 15, 2023

 

 

 

Penelope “Penny” Lane, 79, of Rolla passed away on August 15, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She was born on March 3, 1944, in Arkansas City, Kansas to Marvin Roy Moore and Phyliss (Brant) Moore-Evans.  After high school she attended business college, after which she worked for and retired from Occidental Petroleum Company. 

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Bradley Reed Duncan

Bradley Reed Duncan

Aug 12, 2023

 

Bradley Reed Duncan, 60, passed away Saturday August 12, 2023, at his parents’ home in Rolla.

 

Brad was born July 13, 1963, in Rolla to Sharon Marie (Lewis) Duncan and Kenneth R. Duncan Sr. who survive. He has a daughter Tearah Sisler who lives in Houston with her husband Matt.

 

Brad was employed with Duncan Moving and...

Roberta "Robin" Glen

Roberta "Robin" Glen

Aug 12, 2023

 

Robin Glenn, 58, died August 12, 2023, at the Phelps Health Hospital after being diagnosed with stage four liver failure. She was born on January 23, 1965, in the Zama Hospital at Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan. She was the daughter of William A. Glenn II and Helen Howland Glenn.

 

With Robin’s father in the Navy the family...

Sherman Sorrell

Sherman Sorrell

Aug 11, 2023

 

Sherman Sorrell, age 88, of Salem, MO went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2023.    He was born July 12, 1935, to Earl and Leta (Reynolds) Sorrell.

He proudly served in the Army for two years.  Sherman was a proud member of the Eagles and the American Legion in Salem.  He owned and operated D&S Autobody...

Darlene Edna Matlock

Darlene Edna Matlock

Aug 11, 2023

 

Darlene Edna Matlock, of St. James, Missouri passed away Friday August 11, 2023, in her home at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 16 days.  She was born April 26, 1949, in St Louis Missouri to Louie and Edna Stender Barnett. She married Melvin Thomas Matlock II on November 1, 1971.  She had three sons: David Elston...

Carolyn L. Murray

Carolyn L. Murray

Aug 5, 2023

 

Carloyn L. Murray, age 81, of St. James, passed away August 5, 2023 at the St. James Living Center.

 

Carolyn was born October 16, 1941 in Jackson, Michigan a daughter to the late Curtis and Deloris (Barton) Bunker.

 

She was united in marriage to Wibert Butler for 16 years and to Joseph Murray for 39...

Glenda Viann Gibson (Balman)

Glenda Viann Gibson (Balman)

Aug 5, 2023

 

Glenda Viann (Balman) Gibson died August 5, 2023. 

She is preceded in death by her mother Viola Louise Balman and father Glen Edward Balman,  brothers Clyde Balman and Richard Balman.

 

Those left to mourn her loss are her husband Ricky Gibson,  sisters Kay (Chuck) Dutton of Beatrice Nebraska, Pat (Jerry) Watts of Harrch, Oklahoma; brothers Stan Balman of...

Kristina Marie Wofford

Kristina Marie Wofford

Aug 4, 2023

 

Kristina Marie Wofford, age 35, of Rolla passed away on August 4, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital. 

Kristina was born October 28, 1987, in Rolla to Richard and Joanna (Moll) Firebaugh. She graduated from Rolla High School in 2006 and that fall on September 9, 2006, she married Scott Wofford. 

Her greatest joy was spending time with her...

Robert "Bob" Delphus Turner

Robert "Bob" Delphus Turner

Jul 18, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Delphus Turner passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the age of 75, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

 

Bob was born October 26, 1947 to Delphus and Suezanne Turner at home in Newburg, MO.  He was a 1965 graduate of Newburg High School and...

John Herbert Clark Jr

John Herbert Clark Jr

Jul 15, 2023

 

John Herbert Clark Jr age 65 of Rolla, died suddenly at Phelps Health surrounded by his family on July 15, 2023.

 

John was born on May 7, 1958, in Artesia, New Mexico to John H. Clark Sr and Daisy Ann (Alexander) Clark.  He was a member of the class of 1976 at Salem High, after high school he...

James "Jim" Bertram Sturgeon

James "Jim" Bertram Sturgeon

Jul 10, 2023

 

James “Jim” Bertram Sturgeon, of Newburg, passed away Monday, July 10th, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born in Rolla, MO, on August 9th, 1943, to the late Robert and Lillian Cleo (Dunlap) Sturgeon. Jim married Judy (Grisham) Sturgeon in October of 1965, and had one daughter, Stacy (Sturgeon) Davis. Jim was a farmer and would never...