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Richard D Potrafka

Richard D Potrafka

Sep 8, 2022

Richard D (Dick) Potrafka, 88, died September 8, 2022, at the Rolla Presbyterian Manor in Rolla, Missouri.

He was born January 4, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of John Rudolph Potrafka and Esther Marie (Baldwin) Potrafka. 

Dick graduated from Decatur High School in 1952 and Milliken University in 1960. 

He served in the U.S. Army from...

David Schneider

David Schneider

Sep 1, 2022

David Schneider, 79, died September 1, 2022, at home in Rolla, Missouri. He was born July 31, 1943, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Virgil and Myrtle (Udelhoven) Schneider .

Dave graduated from Lancaster High School in 1961. He attended Wisconsin State College and Institute of Technology before joining the U.S Geological Survey, Mid-Continent Mapping Center, Rolla, Missouri, in 1963...

Samuel Rodney Wilson

Samuel Rodney Wilson

Aug 30, 2022

Samuel Rodney Wilson, 81, Belle passed away on August 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 25, 1940, in Bushnell, Illinois, the son of Samuel A. Wilson and Grace Marie (Baughman) Wilson. 

Rodney graduated High School in the State of Illinois in 1958.  He continued his education, attending colleges in the State...

Tracy Hargis

Tracy Hargis

Aug 30, 2022

Tracy Hargis passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022 at the age of 54. She was born

April 21, 1968, in Springfield, Missouri to Michael and Barbara Sue (Bagnall) Durnin. She

married Stephen Hargis on January 22, 1994 in Las Vegas, and they were partners in life for

28 years, having their son, John-Michael, in 1998.

Tracy founded and operated...

Vanessa Lee Bradfield

Vanessa Lee Bradfield

Aug 22, 2022

Vanessa Lee Bradfield, 40, of Beulah died on August 22, 2022, at her residence.  She was born April 18, 1982, in Dubuque, Iowa to Kenneth Bradfield and Sara Bartram (Mueller). 

She enjoyed crocheting, hiking, being outdoors, cake decorating, animals, and most of all spending time with her children.

Vanessa was preceded in death by her mother Sara Bartram and...

Anthony  Lane Miloro

Anthony Lane Miloro

Aug 22, 2022

Anthony Lane Miloro passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 in Cuba, MO at the age of 27.  He was born July 17, 1995, in Rolla, MO, the son of Jill Miloro and Joe Cowan.

He was preceded in death by great grand-parents Melvin and Nadine Laney, Joseph and Madeline Miloro, and grandparents Edna Miloro and Billy Mac Cowan.

Lane...

George Greer

George Greer

Aug 21, 2022

George Greer, age 85, passed away on August 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann, daughters Dee Anne Long (Kelly), and Denise Fensholt (Ed) and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Nancy Leek, Charles Greer (Beth), Bryce Greer (Judy), Naaman Greer, and Irvin Greer(Becky).

George enjoyed playing softball, photography, golf and singing in the...

Leonard "Len" Wayne Shaw

Leonard "Len" Wayne Shaw

Aug 20, 2022

Leonard "Len" Wayne Shaw, age 73 of Viburnum, MO, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his residence.

Len was born May 29, 1949, in St. Maries, ID, a son to the late Darrell Lee and Leaunar (Harris) Shaw.

Len was united in marriage to Myrna Wise and she survives of the home.

Len proudly served is country as a...

Victor Williams McAllister

Victor Williams McAllister

Aug 18, 2022

Victor Williams McAllister, age 87, of Rolla, Missouri went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2022. Although he was “from” Texas, Victor was born in Compton, California to Donald and Louise (Williams) McAllister on October 15, 1934.

Victor’s favorite story was how he, his sister, and mother came home from church one Sunday morning on December...

Kenneth Alan Sparks Sr

Kenneth Alan Sparks Sr

Aug 10, 2022

Kenneth Alan Sparks Sr, of Rolla MO, passed on August 10, 2022, at Phelps Health at the age of 67.

He was born December 1, 1954, in Belleview, IL, son of Kenneth Wayne and Erma Jean Sparks.

 

Ken served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the U.S. Army boxing team.

Ken enjoyed rodeos, combat sports, poker,...

Janet  Carol Abney

Janet Carol Abney

Jul 26, 2022

Janet "Jan" Carol (Morgan) Abney, age 68, of Salem, Dent, Missouri, died on 26 July 2022 at home, under hospice care. She was born 19 October 1953 in Monterey, Monterey, California to David William and Jeanne (Dana) Miller. 

  Janet attended grade school and high school in California, but obtained her GED in 1992 in Missouri, and went on to...

Ronald  E Allmeyer St

Ronald E Allmeyer St

Jul 23, 2022

Ronald E. Allmeyer, Sr

Rolla-Ronald, 79, died July 23, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by family.

He was born February 23, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Florence and Wilber Allmeyer.

Ron received his GED and then served with the US Navy.  He then pursued a career in sales working in the automotive parts and paint business.

He...

Janet Kay Foster

Janet Kay Foster

Jul 22, 2022

Janet Kay Foster born August 23, 1947, at age 74, passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with cancer. Janet is survived by her husband Dennis Foster of the home after 56 years of marriage.  

Janet and Dennis married in Rolla, Missouri in 1966 and had two children,  Angela K Watkins (Foster) and Mike Foster.

Janet most known...

Edward "Bill" William Lister

Edward "Bill" William Lister

Jun 27, 2022

Edward William “Bill” Lister, age 87 of Rolla, passed away on Monday June 27, 2022, after a long battle with lung cancer.

 

Bill was born on November 16, 1934, in Festus, MO, a son to the late Earl and Lillian (Winkelman) Lister.

 

Bill served in the United States Navy and was stationed out of Long Beach, CA.

 

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Gilbert  Lee Sealock, Jr

Gilbert Lee Sealock, Jr

Jun 26, 2022

Gilbert (Gil) Lee Sealock, Jr age 59 years passed away peacefully at his residence in St. James on June 26, 2022, after a long tough battle with multiple health conditions. 

 

Gil was born November 25, 1962, in Maryland.  To Gilbert and Nancy Sealock Sr.  He was a 1981 graduate of St. James High School. 

 

In the spring of...

Thomas G. Schott

Thomas G. Schott

Jun 26, 2022

Thomas G. Schott was Killed by Death1 on June 26, 2022 after a determined, admirable, and courageous battle with cancer, a Killer Without a Cause 2. He died at home where his entire family was with him.

Thomas was born June 14, 1964 at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco, the only child of Frank H. and Ruth (Hallermann) Schott....

Juanita  Helen Hines

Juanita Helen Hines

Jun 23, 2022

Juanita Hogan Hines was born September 14th, 1922 to Thomas and Martha Hogan in Blooming Rose, Mo.   She was our family’s “Blooming Rose”.  She was the youngest of 9 children.  She had 2 sisters and 7 brothers that all preceded her in death.  She was 99 years young, at her passing, and was very much looking forward to celebrating the...

Virginia  Elizabeth Bickel

Virginia Elizabeth Bickel

Jun 15, 2022

Virginia Elizabeth Bickel age 100 years passed away at her residence in Rolla on June 15, 2022.

 

She was born July 14, 1921 in Davis, MO to Hurley Segrass,SR and Odessa Howell Segrass.  Virginia attended high school in Troy, MO.

 

On September 20, 1941 she was married to Garrett A. Bickel, a marriage that lasted 53 years, when...

Perry  Lane Sherman

Perry Lane Sherman

Jun 9, 2022

Perry Lane Sherman, age 67, of Vichy passed away June 9, 2022, at his residence.

 

He was born December 6, 1954, in Jefferson City, a son to William W. and Mareta (Tiede) Sherman. They survive of their home in Vichy.

 

Perry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war in Germany and received the national...

Michael  Lawrence  Crowley

Michael Lawrence Crowley

Jun 8, 2022

Michael Lawrence Crowley, age 58, of Rolla passed away June 8, 2022, at Rolla Health and Rehab.

 

 

He was born April 30, 1964, in Long Beach, California a son to Francis and Ella Mari (Ross) Crowley.

 

Mike worked for SMTS as a driver, a job he enjoyed, especially interacting with his clients.  He also enjoyed playing guitar,...

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