Jerome T. Schwab August 20, 1929 – September 14, 2019 Jerome T. Schwab was born to Rev. Walter H. and Hulda (Bender) Schwab on August 20, 1929 in Slater, MO. The family moved to California, MO where Jerome attended St. Paul’s Lutheran elementary school, and California High School. It was...
The Reverend Walter Charles Lemmermann, age 89, entered heaven on Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was born August 22, 1930 in the log cabin of a great uncle who homesteaded in the 1840’s near the village of Welge, Illinois. Walt grew up in Chester, Illinois, attended St. John Lutheran Grade...
Luther DeCuir November 15, 1941 – December 22, 2019 Luther was born to Arstille and Evelyn DeCuir and has one sister Phyllis DeCuir. Luther is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria. His children: Lance DeCuir, Rhonda (John) Nicholas, Darren (Marcy) DeCuir, Pete (Angie) DeCuir, Judd...
Photo by Frank Kohn ____________________________________________________________________ “To be joyfully Lutheran is … to expose the Gospel in its purity to a world that desperately needs to hear this good news of Jesus Christ.” – Rev. Prof. Kou Seying The LCMS has lost a great warrior for the church. On Nov 23,...
Rev. Orval Mueller On November 19, 2019, Rev. Orval Mueller was called to glory at the age of 81. Rev Mueller graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in 1964 and spent 24 years in the Ministry before serving as President of the Southern District until 2003. After retirement Rev....
Rev. Lloyd E. Groenke of Union, MO passed away Saturday November 2, 2019. He is survived by four children, David Groenke and his wife Sharon of Gerald, MO, Karen Young and her husband Barry of Bruner, MO, Dale Groenke and wife Cindy of Beaufort, MO and Janet Havelka and husband...
On Oct. 8, 2019, professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Rev. Dr. Norman E. Nagel was called home to glory. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University/University of Adelaide, his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in 1953, and his PhD from King’s College...
Rev. Herbert E. Muench of Saint Charles, MO was called home to glory Wed. Sept. 25, 2019 at the age of 86. Loving husband of the late Melba Carol Muench; beloved son of the late John B. and Norma Muench; devoted father of Norma Muench, Loren Muench, and Mark (Karen) Muench;...
Rev. Dr. Ellis T. Rottmann entered into his eternal home on August 21, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (nee Kell), loving father of Jon (Cindy), Steve (Jan), and Kathy (Dale) Jensen, and proud grandfather of Stephanie Rottmann, Chris Jensen, and Kayla Jensen. He was preceded in death...
Rev. Donald F. Jenkins, age 84, of Edison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home. He was born August 18, 1934 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Stanley and Emelia (Gnade) Jenkins. Donald served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He...