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...

Eldon Winker July 28, 1941 - February 14, 2021 Reverend Eldon K. Winker asleep in Jesus on February 14, 2021, at age 79.  Faithful servant in ministry for 36 years serving St. Salvator Lutheran Church, Venedy, IL; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Mountain Home, AR; First Lutheran Church, Blytheville, AR; Faith Lutheran...

Larry Allen Burgdorf June 9, 1930 - February 12, 2021 Rev. Lawrence "Larry" Allen Burgdorf, of Saint Charles, MO, was taken to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 90.  Originally from Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Rev. Burgdorf was elected and...

Rev. Jack Gillam August 21, 1952 – December 25, 2020 Rev. Jack Gillam was born August 21, 1952 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He attended St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas and graduated from Concordia College in Seward, Nebraska with a BS in Elementary Education. He attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri....

Norman C. Meyer December 31, 1925 - December 7, 2020 Norman Carl Meyer died peacefully on December 7, 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 94 after being diagnosed with COVID-19 just before Thanksgiving. Meyer was born December 31, 1925 in Nekoosa, Wisconsin to Rev. Walter C. Meyer...

Rev. Lawrence N. Bradt December 21, 1966 - December 22, 2020   Rev. Lawrence Nolan Bradt, 54, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born December 21, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas, son of Barry Bradt and Teresa (Crego)...