Connie Dee "Ma" Kohlbusch, 73, of New Haven, MO, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at her home. Connie was born in Russell, Kansas on January 23, 1950, the daughter of the late Forrest & Wilma (Bliss) Roberts. She was the wife of Glen Kohlbusch.  They were united in marriage on July 17, 1976, in Osborne, Kansas.  Connie was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, New Haven, where she taught Sunday school for many years.  She loved going to church and also...

Clarence Edward "Ed" Meyer, 92, of Hermann, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Hermann Area District Hospital, Hermann, Missouri.   Clarence was born in Washington, Missouri on February 22, 1931, the son of the late Clarence C. & Hilda (Horstmann) Meyer.   He was united in marriage to  Dorothy "D.J." Bouldien on June 29, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee.  They shared over 60 years of marriage until DJ. preceded him in death on July 20,...

Wilma F. Edler, 62, of Hermann, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.  Wilma was born in Berger, Missouri on June 19, 1961, the daughter of the late Herbert & Vernie (Copeland) Edler. Wilma was a homemaker all her life.  She was also a caregiver for many of her family members.  She loved her pets, her dog Mossey and her cat Sandy. Wilma is survived by a brother, Ronnie Edler & wife Mary, of Hermann, Missouri; a...

Delores Mae Huxol, 91, of Hermann, MO, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Hermann Area District Hospital, Hermann, Missouri.  Delores was born in Hermann, Missouri on January 14, 1932, a daughter of the late Charles & Elda (Bopp) Horstmann. She was united in marriage to Earl L. Huxol on August 20, 1950, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Hermann, MO. For over 70 years, they lived in the original brick home that they built together on the hill.  Three boys...

Frank Van Kamp, age 76, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones.  Frank was born on November 13, 1947, in Hague, Netherlands, the son of the late Rink & Toos Van Kamp.  He came with his family to America when he was three. In his twenties he settled in Hermann, where he became a beloved figure in town. Loved by many and friend to all, he championed the town and worked endlessly to help it thrive. He could often be...

Joseph O. Abbott, 77, of New Florence, MO, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Montgomery City,  Missouri.  Joseph was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 1, 1946, the son of the late Willis & Ruth (Edwards) Abbott. Joseph was a heavy equipment operator in commercial construction.  He spent 15 years in Alaska building the Alcan Highway.  He was a member of the 513 Local Operators.  Joseph is survived by three sons, Joe Abbott, of New Florence, Missouri;...

Richard Irvin Ruegge, 78, of New Haven, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, Creve Coeur, Missouri.   Richard was born in Washington, Missouri on August 17, 1945, the son of the late Irvin H. & Leona M. (Hockemeyer) Ruegge.   He was the husband of Sally Ann (Harman) Ruegge.  They were united in marriage on June 9, 1973, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Haven.   Early in his career Richard was the sports writer for the New Haven...

Nellie Lou (Stiers) Walkenbach, 93, of Hermann, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Nell was born in Rhineland, Missouri on September 8, 1930, a daughter of the later Parker & Louisa (Theissen) Stiers. Nell was united in marriage to Herbert Walkenbach on August 30, 1947, at St. George Church, Hermann. Nell and her Herb owned & operated Gosen Gift Shop for 33 years. Nell is survived by 10 children, Steve (Judy) Walkenbach, of Jefferson City, Missouri; Bill (Claudia)...

Joseph Victor Slater, 68, of Thompson, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 10t, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.  Joseph was born in Pratt, Kansas on August 27, 1955, the son of the late Monroe & Evelyn (Sachs) Slater. He was the husband of Sharon (Rohlfing) Slater.  They were married on August 20, 1975, at St. Paul U.C.C., Hermann, MO.  Joseph served his country in the United States Air Force.  He worked for the University of Missouri as the...

Phyllis Ann Hannan, 79, of Hermann, MO, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at her home. Phyllis was born in Hermann, Missouri on July 9, 1944, a daughter of the late Otto M. & Dorothy P. (Koeller) Fredrick. Phyllis is survived by a son, Frank Hannan & wife Amy, of Defiance, Missouri; a granddaughter, Fiona Hannan, of Defiance, a brother, Milford Fredrick, of Florida, a brother, Maynard Fredrick & wife Martha, of Hermann, Missouri; two sisters, Judy Hoelmer, of Hermann,...