All Obituaries 

Kenneth A. Fricke, 86, of Belle, MO, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home. Kenneth was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 25, 1937, the son of the late Erwin & Ruth (Kientzle) Fricke. He was united in marriage to Diann Smith on June 25, 1991, on their farm in Belle, Missouri.  Together they shared over 30 years of marriage, until Diann preceded him in death on June 13, 2023. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He was a member of the...

Don H. Kuester, 83, of Hermann, MO, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hermann Area District Hospital. Don was born in Morrison, Missouri on November 13, 1940, the son of the late Herman & Hilda  (Schollmeyer) Kuester. He was united in marriage to Ruby May Kuebler on September 2, 1961.  Together they had three children, Sheila, David and Donna.  Ruby preceded him in death on April 15, 1994.  He later married Linda Faerber on July 10, 1995 in Las Vegas,...

Clarence William Grotewiel III, 68, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in Memphis, TN.  Clarence, better known as “Bill, Billy, C.W., and Pawpaw” was born to the late Clarence William, Jr. and Lillis Ivoda “Peggy” (Burk) Grotewiel, in Union City, TN. Billy was one of a kind, never missing the opportunity to make someone laugh. He was the life of the family gatherings and a true comedian. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and in general being outdoors,...

Chester W. Kleindienst, 83, of Columbia, MO, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri. Chester was born in Bluffton, Missouri on February 1, 1941, the son of the late Jessie James & Margaret Lilian (Stiers) Kleindienst. He was the widower of JoAnn (Jacquin) Kleindienst. They were married on May 30, 1964, at St. George Church, Hermann, MO.  JoAnn preceded him in death on October 27, 2007. He was also preceded by his parents and his brother James...

Dorothy Jeraldine "Jerry" Schaffner, 95, of Hermann, MO, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Victorian Place, Hermann, Missouri, surrounded by her devoted family members.  Jerry was born in Moravia, Iowa on October 27, 1928, the daughter of the late John L. & Ruby E. (Foster) Hiner. She was the widow of Horace Schaffner.  They were united in marriage on June 1, 1946, in Albia, Iowa.  Together they shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. ...

Lorena “Jane” Peters was born January 10, 1934, to Clyde and Lucille (Tuncil) Kuhn in Arrow Rock, Missouri. She became the eldest of a group of seven siblings. Her father, working for the Army Corps of Engineers on the Missouri River, relocated the family to Gasconade. The family took roots, and Jane attended grade school in Gasconade and graduated from Hermann High School with the Class of 1952.   Jane met the love of her life in elementary school. They continued to be...

Clinton "Clint" Dee Odle, 61, of Hermann, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his home. Clint was born in Matthews, Missouri on March 23, 1963, the son of the late Junior Odle & Mary (Fete) Rakers. He was the husband of Darline (Meyers) Odle.  They were united in marriage on March 21, 1997, in Arnold, Missouri.  Clint worked as a carpenter for Hutkin Development in Creve Coeur, Missouri.   He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing with his dogs and...

Lyndon E. Ruediger, of rural Hermann, passed away Monday, April 15th, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Hermann (at the Workman Hospital) on December 10, 1948 and lived his entire life in the community. He was the son of the late Victor F. Ruediger and Leona (Bickmeyer/ Ruediger) Vohs of Hermann, Missouri.  Lyndon was a rather successful businessman spending the first 42 years of his career with Kellwood Company/ American Recreation Products. His position with this company was...

Patsy Jean Eberlin, 63, of Hermann, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024.   Patsy was born in High Hill, Missouri on September 28, 1960, a daughter of the late John D. Ward & Margaret (Walling) Schnarre.   She was the wife of Dale Eberlin.  They were united in marriage on May 5, 1990, in Hermann, Missouri.    Patsy was the owner & operator along with her husband Dale of Eberlin Boat's & Motor's in Hermann since 1999.    Patsy is...

Brigitte Schildknegt, 82, of Hermann, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her home.   Brigitte was born in Stralsund, Germany on December 1, 1941, the daughter of the late Georg & Pauline (Köll) Grigoleitis.   She was the widow of Nicolaas  Schildknegt.  They were united in marriage on October 4, 1962, in Toronto, Canada.  Nicolaas preceded her in death on October 20, 2014.    Brigitte is survived by a daughter, Nicole Feodorov & husband...