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Cynthia Ann Andrews

Cynthia Ann Andrews

Sep 1, 2024

Cynthia Ann Andrews (Peoples), 50, of Dixon, passed away at her home on September 1, 2024. She was born to Billy Eugene Peoples and Frances Louise Hobbs (Calton) on November 5, 1973 in Kelly Township in Cooper County. 

She attended school at Waynesville High School, graduating in 1992. On June 08, 2002, she married Gregory Alan Andrews in St. Robert, who...

Betty L Sanders

Betty L Sanders

Aug 25, 2024

Betty L. Sanders passed away quietly on Sunday, August 25 in her home in St. James, Missouri at the age of 81. 

Betty was born in Rolla, Missouri and attended school there. 

She married her partner in life, Robert (Bob) Sanders in 1984. 

They both retired from the library at Missouri S&T after working there for many years. 

She had a keen eye for...

Janie Simmons

Janie Simmons

Aug 23, 2024

Janie Simmons, 69, of Rolla passed away on Friday August 23, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1955, in China Lake, CA, to Dale and Mildred Lorene (Bailey) Simmons.

She graduated in 1973 from Tulare, Western High School.

Janie is survived by two sons Mark Shannon Simmons of Rolla and Steven Lee Moore of Edmond, OK as well as two brothers,...

Robert Patrick Mihlfeld

Robert Patrick Mihlfeld

Aug 14, 2024

Robert “Pat” Mihlfeld, 67, passed away August 14, 2024, in Rolla, MO after his battle with congestive heart failure. 

Pat was born July 17, 1957 in St Louis, MO to Vernon “Tyke” Mihlfeld and Dona (Dosenbach) Mihlfeld. Early in his childhood the family moved to Fredericktown, MO where Pat was raised and where he met his high school sweet heart and...

Elva "Lugene" Crump

Elva "Lugene" Crump

Aug 7, 2024

Elva “Lugene” Crump, 71, of Rolla passed away on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

She was born March 4, 1953, in Rolla to the late Paul Eugene and Iva (Payne) Rust. 

On August 19, 1978, she was united in marriage to Jay Gordon Crump in Houston. He preceded her in death in 2010. 



Elva had worked as a nurse...

Adam "Nick" Nicholas Morgan

Adam "Nick" Nicholas Morgan

Aug 5, 2024

Adam “Nick” Morgan, age 43 of Rolla, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at St Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

Nick was born April 8, 1981, in North Kansas City, MO, a son to Dennis Morgan, who preceded him in death and Sonja (Brewster) Childers who survives of Rolla.

Nick was a 1999 graduate of Rolla High School.

He worked as an...

Marsha Ann Tremaine

Marsha Ann Tremaine

Jul 30, 2024

Marsha Ann Tremaine

Marsha was born to Dellon and Martha (nee Fox) Evans in Charleston, Missouri, on October 2, 1945, and always valued her Mississippi County roots. She moved with her family to Jefferson City in time to graduate from Jefferson City High School and remained in Jeff City throughout her life. She died in her home after a brief illness...

April Ruth Murdock (Mello)

April Ruth Murdock (Mello)

Jul 23, 2024

April Ruth Mello / Murdock, age 77, of Rolla, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Born on October 24, 1946, in Portland, Maine.  April was the daughter of Frank Herman Mello (of Belfast, Maine) and Gloria Ruth Owens (of Staten Island, New York.

April wrote her accomplishments as follows: Graduated high school, acting trophy from Brunswick high school in Brunswick, Maine...

Robert Anthony Kattich

Robert Anthony Kattich

Jul 19, 2024

Robert Anthony Kattich, 82, of Waynesville passed from this life on Friday July 19, 2024, in Rolla. He was born December 20, 1941, in St. Louis to Pete and Rosetta (Bequette) Kattich.

On October 28, 1967, he was married in Hawaii to the love of his life Janet. 

Robert served his country in both the Army and Marines of which he was...

Brian C Dean

Brian C Dean

Jul 13, 2024

Brian C. Dean, 58 years old, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. Brian was born on March 14, 1966, to Charles L. (Bud) Dean and Linda J. Dean in Rolla, Missouri. Brian married Sharon Lashley on August 16, 1986. Brian and Sharon had three children: Brady, Garrett, and Mattie. Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Linda J. Dean....

Marsha June Haberman

Marsha June Haberman

Jul 13, 2024

Marsha June (Weldon) Haberman

Marsha June, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 13, 2024 at Oak Pointe in Rolla, Missouri. She was under the compassionate care of Three Rivers Hospice following a lengthy battle with health issues and Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on September 12, 1942 in La Porte, Indiana, Marsha grew up in the Louisville area and...

John Ottaway

John Ottaway

Jul 4, 2024

John Ottaway, age 76 of Rolla, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at St Lukes Hospital in Chesterfield.

John was born August 4, 1947, in Jamestown, NY.

In 1970, John was united in marriage to Linda Sherman, she survives at their home.

John enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles at the kitchen table, listening to music, camping, fishing, sitting outside by a fire, boating,...

Randall Clark

Randall Clark

Jul 3, 2024

Randall Arthur Clark, 63, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday July 3rd, 2024, from health complications. He is survived by his daughter Paige, his brother Tony, and his nephew Joe and niece Tanya. He had a love for western shows and fishing. Randy will forever be loved and remembered by those around him.

Peggy Jo Chirban-Mitchell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...