Melva E. Sheldon, age 83 of Hermann went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2020 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. Melva was born January 8, 1937 in the Chamois area to the late John Ishmael Kronk and Kathryn Jean (Howard) Kronk. Melva was a preacher’s kid and therefore attended schools throughout Missouri including Osage Co R-1, Chamois.   On September 23, 1995 she was united in marriage to Sam Sheldon, who survives at the home. Melva was a cosmetologist owning and...

Carolyn Mae Ewart, 89, of Hermann, MO, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Victorian Place of Hermann. Carolyn was born in Hemlock, Michigan on February 11, 1931, a daughter of the late Welby Sr. & Cassie (Crawford) Erskine. She was the widow of Chester G. Ewart.  They were united in marriage on October 21, 1989.  Chester preceded her in death on December 5, 2006. Carolyn worked as an executive assistant for the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission.  She...

Delvine Marie Zimmermann, 91, of Hermann, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Hermann Area District Hospital. Delvine was born in Berger, Missouri on July 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Louis I. & Anna Frances (Garbs) Speckhals. She was the widower of LeRoy Harry Zimmermann.  They were united in marriage on July 7, 1945, at Berger, Missouri.  Delvine worked as a nurses aid for Frene Valley Health Center and Hermann Area District Hospital.  In her free time...

Donald W. Phillips, 83, of Berger, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home.   Donald was born in Atlanta, Illinois on February 17, 1937, the son of the late Byron & Lilian (Haas) Phillips. Donald grew up in Cortez, Colorado where he graduated high school.   He was the husband of Carolyn (Hermeyer) Phillips.  They were united in marriage on June 29, 1968, in San Francisco, California.   Donald is survived by his wife Carolyn Phillips, of the home; by a...

Dorothy Marie Scheer, 83, of Hermann, MO, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home.  Dorothy was born in Washington, Missouri on March 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Dorsey A. & Helen (Kampschroeder) Wilson. She was the widow of Orville E. Scheer.  They were united in marriage on September 27, 1958, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Haven.  Orville preceded her in death on June 14, 2010. Dorothy is survived by two grandchildren, Stephen Hasty &...

Henry Gregory Chrun, 97, of Owensville, MO, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Hermann Area District Hospital, Hermann, Missouri. Henry was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 26, 1923, a son of the late Gregory & Sophie Chrun. He was united in marriage to Sophie (Hauschild) Chrun on December 31, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri.  She preceded him in death on August 28, 1984. Henry proudly served in the United States Air Force during WWII.  He worked as an assembly line...

Tom Cabot, 75, of Hermann, MO, passed away Friday, May 8, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri.   Tom was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 17, 1944, a son of the late Harry and Mae (Glor) Cabot.   He was the husband of Julaine (Fricke) Cabot.  They were married June 5, 1971, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Hermann, MO.    Tom is survived by his wife, Julaine, and three children. A son, Ryan and wife Birgit, West Lafayette, IN; a daughter, Aimee Viehmann...

Fredric Drew Redeker, 77, of Jefferson City, MO passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Stone Bridge Adams Street, Jefferson City, Missouri.  He suffered from a rapidly spreading cancer.   Drew was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 31, 1943, a son of the late Marvin E. and Beatrice R. (Engelage) Redeker of Morrison, Missouri.  He was a graduate of the Osage County R-1 High School.  His college years were interrupted by serving in the U.S. Navy including a Southeast...

Betty J. Niewald, 77, of New Haven, MO, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at her home.  Betty was born in Owensville, Missouri on April 2, 1943, a daughter of the late Warren & Mildred (Asher) Branson. Betty was the wife of Ervin W. Niewald.  They were united in marriage on March 12, 1960, at Presbyterian Church, Owensville, MO. Betty was a member of Church of Christ, Owensville, Missouri, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, New Haven, and New Haven Fire Department...

Thomas W. Derby, Jr., 79, of Hermann, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his home. Tom was born in St. Louis, MO, on January 9, 1941, a son of the late Thomas William, Sr. & Rose (Stellman) Derby.   He was the husband of Brenda (Hafley) Derby.  They were united in marriage on April 24, 1982, at St. James UCC, Stony Hill, MO, and on February 17, 1990, at St. George Catholic Church, Hermann, MO, where he was a member.   Tom was an Eagle Scout and attended Normandy...