Rev. Stuart Brassie “Dr. Stu Brassie was a tireless advocate for missions across the Missouri District.  He served in the District for twenty years and alongside of three different presidents.  His encouragement and support for church planters and other pastors involved in mission work was constant.  Our congregations were blessed...

Rev. Leonard Poppe Oct 23, 1959 – Aug 15, 2021 The Reverend Leonard Bruce Poppe of Lincoln, Missouri was born on Oct 23, 1959 in Corpus Christi, TX to Clarence and Lucile Poppe.  He was baptized on November 22, 1959 and was confirmed on May 28, 1972 at St. John...

Rev. Wilfred L. Ziekert February 7, 1929 - July 24, 2021 Rev. Wilfred L. Ziekert, age 92, of Branson, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Branson. Born on February 7, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois to Adolph and Hilda Ziekert. He is preceded in death by his...

Rev. James Alvin Lange April 5, 1929 - June 30, 2021 Rev. James Alvin Lange, born on April 5, 1929 in McClusky, ND. Died June 30, 2021 in Weldon Spring, MO. Rev. Lange was 92 years old living at LSS Breeze Park. Rev. Lange grew up in Concordia MO with...

Rev. Dr. Richard H. Warneck 1935 - 2021 Rev. Dr. Warneck entered into eternal rest June 8, 2021.  Son of the late Rev. Walter and Selma Warneck, brother of Doris (Rev. Ronald) Dommer and Dr. Walter (Janet) Warneck; dear uncle and cousin. Born in Kansas City, MO, Dr. Warneck attended...

Rev. Dr. Frazier Norton Odom July 23, 1937 - April 20, 2021 The Rev. Dr. Frazier Norton Odom was born to the late John Quincy and Mabel (Clausell) Odom on 23 July 1937 in Buena Vista, Alabama. He was baptized as a child at Macedonia Baptist Church in Birmingham (Ensley), Alabama in...

Richard "Dick" Jostes May 27, 1951 – March 26, 2021 Richard “Dick” Jostes, 69, was called to his heavenly home on March 26, 2021. Richard "Dick" Alan Jostes was born May 27, 1951 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Leonard and Doris (Preuss) Jostes.  He was baptized into the Christian faith at...

Roger L. Mailand January 2, 1941 - March 12, 2021 Roger Mailand was a tireless advocate for young people throughout his service, and especially in his work in the Missouri District. Dozens of Directors of Christian Education, pastors, and young leaders can point to Roger as a significant influence in...

Rev. David Marth April 23, 1947 - February 19, 2021 David Bruce Marth was called to glory February 19, 2021.  Rev. Marth was born on April 23, 1947, in Wausau, Wisconsin. His began honing his oratorical talents, early in life.  In his high school years he won the American Legion...

Duane E. Hingst October 9, 1931 - February 13, 2021 Duane Emil Hingst, 89, was called to his heavenly home on February 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie (Sandfort) Hingst and his 3 children and their spouses, Deborah and Terry Weinhold, Mark and Susan...