Rev. Dr. Paul L. Schrieber April 29, 1949 – March 5, 2026 Rev. Dr. Paul Louis Schrieber, 76, of Red Bud, Ill., passed away March 5, 2026, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Mo. He was born to the late Oliver and Florence (née Mueller) Schrieber April 29, 1949,...

  Karen Jo Eatherton Dec. 30, 1948 – Feb. 26, 2026 Karen was born Dec. 30, 1948, to Richard and Dorothy (Simpson) Feiner. She grew up and attended school in the St. Louis area, graduating from Lafayette High School in Ellisville in 1966. She received her associate degree from Meramec...

  Rev. David V. Dissen July 27, 1933 – Feb. 19, 2026 The Rev. David V. Dissen, 92, was called by his Savior, Jesus Christ from His Church on earth to His Church in heaven Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. David Victor Dissen...

  Rev. James W. Rhiver Sept. 14, 1939 – Feb. 13, 2026 Rev. James W. Rhiver entered Heaven Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Jim was the beloved husband of Pearl L. Rhiver (née Heihn) since July 27, 1963. He is survived by two daughters Bettyjean M. Bonn and Kyrstin L. Nelson...

  Kathryn J. Bredehoeft Nov. 13, 1948–Aug. 9, 2025 Kathy was born Nov. 13, 1948, in Goessel, Kans. to Leroy and Ruth (Meyer) Vogts. She graduated from Canton High School in 1966, where she was Homecoming Queen and Valedictorian. After spending a summer doing data entry, she became the first...

  Jesse H. Kunkel April 23, 1932 – Sept. 11, 2025 Jesse Herman Kunkel, 93, of Concordia, Mo., fell asleep in the arms of Jesus Sept. 11, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Care Community in Concordia. Born April 23, 1932, in Hamilton, Texas, he was the son of Alvin and...

  The Missouri District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is pleased to announce that Natalie Cunningham has joined the District staff as the new MOScholars education assistant. Natalie brings with her several years of valuable experience as a classroom teacher and a deep passion for Lutheran education. Originally from Lockwood,...

  Jean C. Haake July 29, 1936 – April 25, 2025 Jean Haake entered into her eternal rest Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 88; daughter of the late Harold and Lucille Unger nee Glass; devoted wife of the late Daryl Haake; beloved mother of David (DeAnn) Haake...

  Wilfred G. Meyer Feb. 23, 1941 – April 22, 2025 Wilfred (Wil) G Meyer, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away April 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. Wil was born to Walter Meyer and Viola Wischmeier Feb. 3, 1941, in Lincoln, Mo. He was baptized Feb. 23, 1941, at...

  Strahan M. Larsen May 28, 1973 – Aug. 10, 2025 Strahan M. Larsen was born May 28, 1973, at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss. He was the son of Rev. Steven and Heidi Larsen. He was confirmed by his father May 4, 1986, at St. Paul’s Lutheran...