Melvin Albert Bossman, 90, of Hermann, MO, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Frene Valley of Hermann Stonebridge. Melvin was born in Starkenburg, Missouri on May 15, 1929, a son of the late Paul & Emma (Eikel) Bossman. He was the widower of Virginia L. "Ginny" (Fischer) Bossman.  They were united in marriage on January 9, 1954, in Hermann, Missouri.  Ginny preceded him in death on March 30, 2017. Melvin proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Elwood L. Amrein, age 84, of New Haven, Missouri, passed away passed peacefully at his home with his loved ones on Thursday, March 26, 2020.   Elwood was born on February 12, 1936, the son of the late Franklin & Mildred (Teckemeier) Amrein.   He was united in marriage to Carol Ann Smith on June 22, 1963, in Capplan, Missouri.  Carol preceded him in death on March 15, 2005.   Upon his marriage to Carol, he adopted her six children to raise as his own. Several years...

Larry Richard Voss, 80, of Morrison, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri. Larry was born September 28, 1939, in Sunnyside, Washington, son of the late Nicholas & Emma (Lindner) Voss. He was united in marriage to Catherine (Heberle) Voss on August 5, 1967, in Hermann, Missouri. Catherine preceded him in death on November 25, 2007. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1957-1960. He was owner and...

Brenda Fay Axton, nee Romaker, 68, of Catawissa, Missouri, formerly of Hermann, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, with her family by her side. Brenda was born in Hermann, Missouri on September 17, 1951, the daughter of the late Nicholas & Leona (Fowler) Romaker. Brenda was a remarkable cook and it was her true passion.  After owning several restaurants, she enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends in retirement.  She also enjoyed being in the outdoors,...

Walter Robert Willimann, 83, of Berger, MO, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at New Haven Care Center, New Haven, Missouri.  Walter was born in Berger, Missouri on May 21, 1936, a son of the late Walter S. & Dorothy (Schowe) Willimann. He was the widower of Dorris Ann (Von Behren) Willimann.  They were united in marriage on June 8, 1957, in New Haven, MO.   Dorris preceded him in death on November 16, 2019. Walter was a member former member of St. John's...

Diane Lynn Baker, 70, of Rosebud, MO, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Washington, Missouri.  Diane was born in Washington, Missouri on November 2, 1949, a daughter of the late John & Betty (Allemann) Baer. Diane was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ New Haven, Missouri. She worked at Henniges Automotive in New Haven.   In her free time she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, going to the river, and riding...

Leora Marie (Buschmann) (Ruffner) Scheer, 98, passed away peacefully March 12, 2020 at her home near Hermann surrounded by family, photo albums, books, and flowers. Leora was born on Christmas morning 1921 at her parents' family home at Bay, MO.  She was the beloved daughter of Louis T. and Alma M. (Schneider) Buschmann.  After teaching at Lost Hill School near Bay and working briefly in St. Louis, she married Wallace C. Ruffner of Bay on January 4, 1950 and had 3 children -...

Opal Lousine Dothage, 91, of Hermann, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home, Owensville, Missouri.  Opal was born in Bernheimer, Missouri on August 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Lawrence & Mildred (Mische) Begemann. She was united in marriage to Delbert A. Dothage on April 26, 1947, in Marthasville, Missouri.  Delbert preceded her in death on November 2, 2003.  Opal attended the Holstein School.  She worked at Deaconess...

  Louis "Dugan" Speckhals, 88, of Hermann, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Creve Coeur, Missouri. Louis was born in Berger, Missouri on September 10, 1931, a son of the late Louis I. & Anna (Garbs) Speckhals.  He acquired the nickname of "Dugan" as a child, which stayed with him until his death. He was the widower of Shirley L. (Schulte) Speckhals.  They were united in marriage on May 5, 1956, at St. Paul Church, Berger,...

John  L. Rucker, Jr., 67, of Hermann, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home. John was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 29, 1952, a son of the late John L. Sr. & Pauline G. (Dempsey) Rucker. John proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1975-1977.  He worked as an operation manager for Hudson Services Company.  John is survived by two sons, Tyler Rucker & wife Dawn, of Washington, Missouri; and Nicholas Rucker & Amanda McDaris,...