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Michael Caswell
Feb 3, 2025
Michael Caswell, 74, passed away on February 3, 2025, from cancer, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, sister-in-law, and his two loyal basset hounds. Mike was born on November 16, 1950, in Muskegon, Michigan. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army and spent 20 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist. He earned a Bronze Star...
Matthew Ryan Maxwell
Feb 2, 2025
Matthew Ryan Maxwell, 41, passed away on February 2, 2025 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri.
Matt was born on July 26, 1983 in Rolla. He graduated from Rolla High School in 2002 and spent his life in the community that he called home. Matt had a natural curiosity, and a knack for tinkering with things, always finding ways to make...
Phyllis Ann Phillips
Feb 2, 2025
Phyllis Ann Phillips passed away in her home on February 2nd, 2025 at the age of 83. She was a native to Rolla Missouri. She was baptized in the Little Piney River in Yancy Mills. Phyllis was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Her smile was contagious and would light up any room she entered. She enjoyed...
Bertha "Bert" Ann Bahr
Jan 28, 2025
Bertha Ann ‘Bert’ Bahr passed away January 28, 2025 at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri. She was ninety-six years old.
Bertha Ann was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was the seventh of nine children born to Tony and Opal. After graduating in 1946, Bert was employed at the Southeast Missourian Newspaper in Cape. She worked in the want-ad department...
Eva Michi Sheppard
Jan 25, 2025
Eva Michi Sheppard passed away peacefully in Dixon, Missouri on January 25, 2025. She was born in Tachikawa, Tokyo at the air force base located there. She was born to James Sheppard and Emiko Nozaki while James was deployed in Japan. After being relieved from active duty, James and Emiko relocated with their beloved daughter, Eva, to Warsaw, Missouri where...
Danny Edward Hance
Jan 25, 2025
Danny Edward Hance, 64, was born August 6, 1960, in Iberia to Charley and Katherine Hance and went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025, at Maries Manor in Vienna. Danny was baptized in Jones Creek at the age of 13.
Danny married Tracy (Long) Hance on May 2, 1982, and unto this union two sons were born.
Danny enjoyed...
Robert D. Chretien
Jan 24, 2025
Robert D. Chretien, 83, of Salem passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on January 24, 2025.
He was born in Lawrence, Massachesutts on October 20, 1941, to the late Emile and Annette (Gingras) Chretien.
He served in the US Navy on an aircraft carrier from 1960 to 1964. He later became a master electrician.
In his free...
Terry Michael Smith Sr.
Jan 23, 2025
Terry Michael Smith Sr. passed away on January 23, 2025, in Rolla, Missouri. He was born on December 22, 1947, in Joliet, Illinois, to Leon and Sanria Smith (nee Hill),
Terry was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Air Force, where his commitment to duty and loyalty to his country were evident. His military service instilled in him...
Kenneth W. Overshon
Jan 18, 2025
Kenneth W. Overshon, 75, of Cuba passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025, at his home. He was born February 21, 1949, in Newburg to Joseph Overshon and Virginia Shaw. Kenneth attended school at Rolla and completed classes through Rolla Junior High before leaving school to begin working. On May 13, 2006, he married Diane Overshon, who survives at the...
Ronald Leon James
Jan 15, 2025
Ronald Leon James, 78, of St. James passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 11, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Kenneth James and Imogene (Shackelford) Burnham.
On February 21, 1998, he married Goldia Ann James in St. James, she survives at the home.
Ronald worked for many years as a truck driver...
Vicki Lynn Lewis-Fritz
Jan 12, 2025
Vicki Lynn Lewis-Fritz, 67, of Rolla, MO, passed away at Phelps Health Hospital on January 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving friends. Born on November 15, 1957, in Texas to Clifford and Beverly Fritz, Vicki lived a life defined by faith, service, and an unwavering love for others.
Vicki proudly joined the United States Army in November 1977, where she served...
Charles "Bud" L. Dean
Jan 5, 2025
Charles L. Dean, age 83 of Rolla, MO., passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla. He was born February 27, 1941 in Rolla, MO., a son to the late Charles P. and Helen M. Dean. On April 14, 1962, he married Linda J. Simily in Rolla.
Bud lived his entire life in Phelps county and...
George O. Jones
Jan 2, 2025
George Orrin Jones passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024 in Rolla, Missouri. He was born in Alton, Illinois on April 13, 1949.
George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he achieved the rank of Specialist 4th Class. He served from 1966 until 1969 when he was honorably discharged.
George went on to marry Masie L. Moore. They were...
Richard Dean Martin
Dec 30, 2024
Richard Dean Martin, age 62 of St. James/Rolla, passed away Monday December 30, 2024, at Phelps health in Rolla.
Richard was born October 9, 1962, a son to the late Bill and Slyvia (Willis) Martin.
Richard was a 1981 graduate of Rolla High School.
On August 22, 1987, he was united in marriage to Anna Watson in Rolla. She survives at the home.
Richard...
Minnie B. Heidemann
Dec 28, 2024
Minnie B. Heidemann, born January 1, 1939, in Corning, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri. She was 85 years old.
Minnie was the beloved mother of three daughters: Beatrice Drinnin (William), Barbara Puetz (Robert Banner), and Melissa Heidemann-White (Ronald). She was a proud grandmother to all her grandchildren: William Drinnin II (Crystal), Kevin Drinnin, Elizabeth Box,...
Paula Marie Volkmer
Dec 24, 2024
Paula Marie Volkmer, of Rolla, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at the age of 61. She was born on July 30, 1963 in Jefferson City, MO to P.J. and Linda Mertens (Williams). Paula Married Eric Kevin Volkmer on September 28, 1985 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rolla, MO. Paula was preceded in death by her father P.J....
Bernice Griffith-Plank
Dec 16, 2024
Bernice Griffith-Plank, 92, of Newburg passed away on December 16, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 4, 1932, in Olney, Illinois to Glen Meadows and Ethel (Boatman) Meadows.
Bernice attended and graduated from Olney High School in 1950 and went to work as a housekeeper at Sugar Tree. She was a member of First Christian Church in Newburg....
Caroline "Debbie" Hollis
Dec 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caroline “Debbie” Hollis on December 4, 2024, at the age of 72. Debbie was born on November 11, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, to Alfred and Louise (Crismon) Albertson. She was married on June 26, 1971, in Vienna, MO, to Daryl W. Hollis.
Debbie had various jobs before becoming the...
Linda Jean Walters
Nov 23, 2024
Linda Jean (Pustelnik) Walters, 70, of Illinois passed away on Saturday November 23, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Rolla. She was born December 21, 1953, in Blue Island, Illinois to Roy Pustelnik and Marcella “Marty” (Flassig) Bakker.
Linda graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in 1999 and with her Master’s degree in 2008. She worked for many...
Rusty Dean Carlile
Nov 21, 2024
Rusty Dean Carlile, age 66, of Rolla, Missouri, was welcomed to his eternal home in Heaven on November 21, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Rusty lived a life marked by adventure, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Born on February 16, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, Rusty found his life partner in Mary Ellen Morales of Aransas Pass,...
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