Genevieve M. Hitzeman, 89, of Ballwin, MO, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Brookdale West County Senior Living,  Ballwin, MO. Genevieve was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 5, 1931, a daughter of the late John & Helen (Silber) Reuter. She was the widow of Herbert Fred Hitzeman.  They were united in marriage on March 1, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO.  Herbert preceded her in death on January 17, 2009. Genevieve was an art teacher for the Parkway...

Maldon John Schneider, 81, of Hermann, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Boone Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.  Maldon was born in Hermann, Missouri on September 10, 1938, the son of the late Gilbert Henry & Alma Anna (Graupner) Schneider. Maldon was a self-employed general contractor.  He worked with his father and brother with Schneider Construction in both residential and commercial construction. Maldon was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Hermann,...

  Nolene E. Mertz, 95, of Berger, MO, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hermann Area District Hospital, Hermann, Missouri.  Nolene was born in Chesterfield, Missouri on August 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Elmer & Estella (Kummer) Eberwein. She was the wife of Fred Mertz.  They were united in marriage on October 16, 1948, in Chesterfield, Missouri.  Fred survives her. Nolene is also survived by two sons, Steven Mertz, of Ludington, Michigan; and Brian Mertz...

Lela M. Kolbe was born July 22, 1920 in Bollinger County MO.  She passed away August 2, 2020 at Stonebridge, Hermann, MO. Lela was one of 10 children born to John H. Bollinger and Mildred Kinder Bollinger.  On January 3, 1940 she married Walter J. Kolbe in St. Louis, Missouri.   He predeceased her February 15, 1979. She is survived by two sons, Gerald (Jacquie) Kolbe of Hermann, MO and John (JoAnn) Kolbe of Rolla, MO, daughter Nancy Scheer Slocum of Chesterfield, MO, by...

Katheryn A. Wright, 71, of Hermann, MO, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at Frene Valley of Hermann Stonebridge. Katheryn was born in Morrison, Missouri on November 23, 1948, a daughter of the late Armin "Tim" & Una Ida (Eggenberg) Haeffner. She was the widow of Gerald "Jerry" T. Wright.  They were united in marriage on September 2, 1967, in Gasconade, Missouri  Jerry preceded her in death on September 23, 2017. Kathy worked as a clerk for the J.C....

Sharon Ann Tonioli, 80, of New Florence, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital West, Lake St. Louis, Missouri.  Sharon was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Joesph L. & Thelma G. (Corrie) Meade. She was united in marriage to Jerry Tonioli, Sr. on December 29, 1958.  Jerry preceded her in death on July 15, 2012. Sharon worked as an administrative assistant for the Wentzville School District for many...

Harlan Dee James, 10, of Hermann, MO, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.  Harlan was born in Washington, Missouri on August 6, 2009, he was the son of Christina James and Travis Kuebler, of Hermann, MO. Harlan went to school in Hermann and would of been starting the 5th grade.  He loved to go hunting, fishing, play video games, motor sports and ride his bike and skateboard in town. Harlan is survived by his parents Christina James & Travis Kuebler, by his siblings, Haley,...

Melissa Jane Gilmore, 56, of New Haven, MO, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at her home. Melissa was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 23, 1963, a daughter of Frank Robert & Mary Jo (Donelson) Gojohn. Melissa worked as a IT Project Manager for several companies nationwide, providing network IT and service management. In her free time she enjoyed outdoor activities, fishing and boating and she loved animals. Melissa is survived by her mother Mary Jo Gojohn, of New Haven,...

Edith "Edie" Mure, of Hermann, MO, gained her wings July 10, 2020 at Frene Valley of Hermann Stonebridge.  She was born January 28, 1940 in Pacific, MO to Mary (Baker) Rodgers and James C. Rodgers. She was united in marriage on on December 7, 1957 to Leroy Mure who survives at the home. Edith graduated from Valley Park High School and later in life took several courses at East Central College in Union, MO.  Edith worked at Hermann Area District Hospital, first in the...

Shirley Ann Koenig, 84, of Rhineland, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at her home. Shirley was born at Jefferson City, Missouri, on September 13, 1935, to Leo and Florence (Danuser) Birk. She was the oldest of 12 children.  Shirley was united in marriage to Joseph W. (Joe) Koenig on October 16, 1954, in St. George Catholic Church, Hermann, Missouri. Joe preceded her in death on March 21, 1993. Shirley was a farm wife for much of her married life. Early in her work...