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Ronald Sauermilch
Feb 28, 2023
Ronald Sauermilch, age 68, of Rolla passed away on February 28, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Fresno, California on April 8, 1954 to Christian and Irene (Meisner) Sauermilch.
Ronald proudly served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Gulf War. He was married to Cindy...
Z. Bernice Sharp
Feb 27, 2023
Bernice Sharp was born February 26, 1952, to the late Monnie Hubert and Ocie Elsie Camden (Nash) in Graniteville, MO.
Our amazing wife, mother, Mama, and Big Mama passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her home in Plato, MO surrounded by her family.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death...
Edward "Ed" A Rigsby
Feb 27, 2023
Edward "Ed" A. Rigsby, of Rolla, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at the age of 82. He was born in Dixon, MO on July 9, 1940, to the late Clifford Rigsby and Thelma (Cottrell) Thompson. Along with his parents Ed was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Cain.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Paula (Ted)...
Marilyn Marie Guffey
Feb 24, 2023
Marilyn Marie Guffey passed away on February 24, 2023 at University of Missouri Health Center with her family by her side. She was born January 11, 1965 in St Louis, MO to James Guffey and Freda Johnston.
She loved pointing out that she was named after Marilyn Monroe. She will be remembered by those that knew her best...
Katherine Mollie Dyer
Feb 20, 2023
Katherine “Kate” M. Dyer, 91, passed away at Rolla Health and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, February 20, 2023. Kate was born August 3, 1931, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond J. and Elenora (Burgdorf) Coomes.
Kate attended Reitz High School in Evansville, and after working in various jobs, and a first marriage and three daughters, she moved...
James Wesley Wallen, Jr
Feb 16, 2023
James Wesley Wallen, Jr., age 70 of Rolla passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 At the Silver Stone nursing facility in Rolla.
James was born on August 19, 1952, in Kanas City, a son to the late James Wesley, Sr and Frances (Hooker) Wallen.
He was a 1970 graduate of Elk Grove High School in Elk...
Russell "Red" Eugene Thomas
Feb 14, 2023
Russell “Red” Eugene Thomas, passed away on February 14. 2023 at his residence in Rolla, MO. He was born on April 22, 1975, in Columbia, MO to the Ralph Thomas and Sharon Wooster Lirette.
Red was a member of Life Changes Church. He also loved spending time outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his...
Beverly "Diane" Sidwell
Feb 13, 2023
Beverly “Diane” Sidwell of St. James, MO passed away on February 13, 2023 with her family by her side. She was 74 years old. Diane was born on November 11, 1948 in Rolla, MO to Charles Sidwell and Ada Lewis. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Kenneth Lewis and Angela Dover, grandchildren Alicia Chambers (Larry...
August "Augie" Newman
Feb 12, 2023
August Eugene Newman of St. James, MO formerly of Goldsboro Texas passed away February 12, 2023 at the age of 83.
August (Augie) is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served honorably in both the Navy and Army leaving service as a Private First Class. During his time in the Navy, he served on the well...
Mathew James Rogers
Feb 11, 2023
Mathew James Rogers passed away February 11, 2023, with his family at his bedside. He was born August 23, 1974, the son of Dan and Linda Rogers and grandson of the late Victor and Delcie Butler. He is survived by two daughters Paige Wade and husband Taylor of Fulton, Brianne Rogers, and Seth Vance of Bourbon, five grandchildren, Charlie,...
Thelma Arlene Schrank
Feb 10, 2023
Thelma Arlene Schrank was born May 12, 1948, in San Antonio, TX, the 1st of three children born to Arlon and Vera Fay Schrank. Thelma was raised in the farming community of Atascosa, TX and graduated from Southwest High School in 1966. Thelma passed from this world at Vida, MO, in the early morning of February 10, 2023, while...
Tiffany Leigh Ann Alexander
Feb 8, 2023
Tiffany Leigh Ann Alexander, age 31 of Doolittle, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at her residence.
Tiffany was born on December 6, 1991, in Rolla, a daughter to Bruce Alexander of Doolittle and Jerry Bramel, who preceded her in death.
Tiffany was a graduate of Newburg High School and enrolled at Drury University where she had made...
Lea Corrine Crocker
Feb 8, 2023
Lea Corrine Crocker, age 65, of Rolla, MO passed away Wednesay, February 8, 2023 surrounded by her husband and children. She was born December 30, 1957 in Buick, MO to Carl Andrew Crocker and Goldie Corene (Radford) Crocker. She was baptized at Ridgeview Christian Church in Rolla, MO. Lea graduated from Salem High School in 1975, she was a...
Frederick Ekstam
Jan 24, 2023
Frederick Ekstam, 73, of Rolla, died on January 24,2023 following a brief illness. He was born September 23, 1949, in Champaign, Illinois, to Roy and Margrete (Mitchell) Ekstam, who preceded him in death.
Fred lived for many years in Champaign, attending the public schools, graduating from Champaign High School in May of 1967, and earning both a Bachelor of...
Jessica Jean Allen
Jan 17, 2023
Jessica “Essa” Jean Allen passed away January 17, 2023, in Rolla at the age of 37. She was born in Rolla on April 15, 1985 to Kenneth Richard Allen and Donna Jean (Smith) Allen.
Jessica graduated from St. Clair High School and attended school to become a dental assistant.
She is predeceased by her mother,...
Remonia Lee Graves
Jan 13, 2023
Remonia Lee Graves, 84, died after extended illness on January 13, 2023, at Rolla, MO. She was born January 24, 1938, in Montreal, MO, daughter of Clell Frederick and Eunice (Shivers) Barber, raised by Claude and Eunice Barber upon their union. Predeceased by her husband Jerry Graves, and her parents. Survived by her three children, four grandchildren, and two...
Harlan Kermit Payne
Jan 11, 2023
Harlan Kermit Payne, 84, of Rolla, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Cedar Pointe Nursing Home. He was born January 02, 1939, in Minnesota to Kermit Cado and Rose E. (Siebert) Payne.
He was a member of the saddle club for many years and later in life enjoyed playing bingo. Harlan raised quarter horses for many...
John Ellis Tharp
Jan 11, 2023
Our father, John Ellis Tharp left his earthly body to rejoin our mother Hellene Mae Tharp onJanuary 11, 2023. He passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family. He died ofinjuries sustained when he ran over himself with his favorite toy, "that damn tractor". Dad wentout on his own terms after living life to the fullest extent possible.He was...
Mary Gresham
Jan 3, 2023
Mary Gresham, age 67, of Rolla passed away on Tuesday, January 03, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield.
She was born September 11, 1955, in Mt. Vernon, MO to the late Eugene and Freda (Evans) Skyles.
As a sign of her loving and caring nature she only completed the 8th grade because she...
Thomas "Tom" Edward Bryson
Dec 30, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Edward Bryson, age 82 of Rolla and formerly of Salem, MO, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Tom was born in Salem on August 3, 1940, a son to the late Louis Edward and Marjorie (Hubbs) Bryson.
He grew up in Salem with three siblings, Darlene, Ben and Martha.
He served is...
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