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Peggy Jo Chirban-Mitchell
Jul 3, 2024
Peggy Jo Chirban-Mitchell was born to Clyde and Pat Vessell on March 20, 1959, right here in her hometown of Rolla. Her early years were filled with country life, horseback riding, and athletics, like softball, track, gymnastics, dance, and the Finn Swim team.
In high school, she stayed involved in athletics, drama, and softball. She later attended UMR and Drury University to...
Lynn David Miller
Jun 25, 2024
Lynn David Miller, 70, of Rolla, passed away at his home on Tuesday June 25, 2024. He was born August 7, 1953, in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Donald Everett and Billie Mae (Shelley) Miller.
Lynn attended and in 1971 graduated from Houston High School. On February 26, 2010, he married Aida Miller.
Lynn enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the garage and most...
John "Johnny" Forrest
Jun 24, 2024
John “Johnny” Forrest, 83 of Ellington, MO went home to his Lord and Savior on June 24, 2024. He was born May 5, 1941 in Charleston, MO, the son of late John and Martha (Terrell) Forrest.
Johnny was a machine repair mechanic and foreman with McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, MO for over 30 years and retired in 1999.
He married the...
Gary Wayne Moore
Jun 15, 2024
Gary Wayne Moore, 60, of Edgar Springs passed away on June 15, 2024, at his home. Gary was born on April 14, 1964, to William “Bill” and Norma (Heavin) Klarner.
On June 30, 1984, he was united in marriage to Esther (Varney) Moore who survives at the home.
Gary worked as a laborer but spent his free time in the great outdoors,...
Herman Charles Maize
Jun 10, 2024
Herman Charles Maize, age 85 of Rolla, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla.
Herman was born August 20, 1938, in Chicago, a son to the late Charles Herman and Dorothy (Broden) Maize.
Hermann attended the Goodall School in Webster Groves, MO.
On March 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to Sharon Williams in Rolla. She preceded him...
Katheryn Joyce Crider
Jun 7, 2024
Katheryn Joyce Crider, age 66 of St. James, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at her residence.
Katheryn was born January 18, 1958, in Battle Creek, MI, a daughter to the late James H. and Laura (Everett) Shaw.
Katheryn attended Bellevue High School in Bellevue, MI.
On June 29, 1985, she was united in marriage to Leo Glenn Crider in Bellevue, MI, he...
Wayne Bledsoe
Jun 2, 2024
Wayne Bledsoe, Esteemed Scholar and Bluegrass Advocate, Dies at 83
Wayne Bledsoe, a distinguished professor at the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri S&T) and a passionate champion of bluegrass music, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 83.
Born on January 29, 1941, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to John Eaton Bledsoe and Marion Fulp Bledsoe, Wayne was a...
Abigail "Sis. Abby" Wallace
May 28, 2024
Abigail “Sis. Abby” Wallace, age 65 of Rolla, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at her residence.
Sis. Abby was born on September 21, 1958, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late W.C. and Lue Janice (Hardin) Clenney.
Sis. Abby had been employed at the Allied Health Care Company in St. Louis for several years and was also a homemaker.
Sis....
Eugene "Gene" Tebeau
May 5, 2024
Gene Tebeau, age 86, of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Aurora Health & Rehab facility in Rolla, MO. He was born on December 21, 1937, in Saint Louis, MO to Eugene and Cecilia (Metzger) Tebeau. Gene went to Saint Georges Catholic School and Hadley Technical High School in Saint Louis. In the mid to...
Melissa Lynn Barnett
Apr 20, 2024
Melissa Lynn Barnett, (65), of Rolla, passed away following a briefbattle with cancer on April 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.Melissa was born on March 5th, 1959 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missourito Harold and Betty Smith (Barnes). She spent a few years of her youthin France, but returned to Salem, MO where she would graduate highschool.She loved Summertime and spending...
Marsha Harsch
Apr 16, 2024
Marsha Harsch, age 73, of Dixon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her daughter’s residence in Gravois Mills.
Marsha was born on September 14, 1950, in Maries County, a daughter to the late Herschel and Rosemary (Hawkins) Martin.
Marsha was a 1968 graduate of Maries County R-1 in Vienna.
On November 6, 1986, she was united in marriage...
David Baker Manley
Apr 10, 2024
David Baker Manley, 84, of Rolla passed away on April 10, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 4, 1939, in Flushing, NY to Humes Baker and Sue Frances Manley.
David graduated from Grinnell College with a B.S degree in 1961, then attended the University of Kansas earning a M.S. degree in 1968 and his PhD in 1970....
Jonathan Derek Wisdom
Apr 8, 2024
Jonathan Derek Wisdom age 36 of Doolittle Mo. Suddenly left this life on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his family home in Doolittle.Born March 11, 1988 in Rolla Mo. to Denzel Ray Wisdom Sr. and Mary Barbara (Brinkman) Rawl.Known as small fry growing up on Grandpa's farm in Steelville, Mo. Where he developed a love for the outdoors. Fishing, Arrowhead...
Ginnette Marie "Ginger" Ostendorf
Mar 19, 2024
Ginnette Marie “Ginger” Ostendorf, age 63, of Steelville, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her residence.
Ginger was born April 21, 1960, in St. Louis.
Ginnette “Ginger” is survived by: three children, Timothy Ostendorf of Steelville, Vicki Ostendorf of Steelville, and Brandon Bullock of Steelville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, James Massey and his wife Cynthia of Florida as...
Patricia A. Hewitt
Mar 18, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Patricia Hewitt, age 76, beloved wife, mother, and friend.
Pat was preceded in death by her Father (Lyman Croney), Mother (Shannon Croney), Sister (Ruthie) and step-daughter (Jan Dacus).
She is survived by the love of her life, Mike Hewitt and her two sons Kevin Bowman and Scott (Wendy) Bowman and her step-daughter Kim (Pat) Kalter and her...
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...
Gary L. Graviett
Mar 3, 2024
Gary L. Graviett, age 74 of Rolla, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his residence.Gary was born February 8, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, a son to the late Leon and Patsy (Shy)Graviett.Gary was a Gunnery Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam and he latercontinued with the Marine Corps as an instructor and recruiter. After his military...
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
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
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...
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