All Obituaries

Dorothy (Dotty) Clara Wood, nee Zimmermann, passed away on April 14th, 2026 in Washington, Missouri. Dorothy was born on June 26, 1932 the second of four children to her Lutheran Missionary Parents, Pastor Elmer Christian Zimmermann and his wife Anna Emma Zimmermann, nee Backs, in Shasi Hubei China. Dorothy enjoyed the Chinese way of life and the people’s gentle nature. The family became good friends with the Chinese, other foreign nationals and their children. Her father brought ...

Marcella M. Sieve,101, of Washington, passed away on April 3, 2026. Mrs. Sieve, daughter of the late Frank Schroeder and Elizabeth nee Buecker, was born on January 15, 1925, in Villa Ridge. She received her education from St. John’s Gildehaus School. On April 29, 1944, she was united in marriage to Anthony “A.W.” Sieve at St. John’s Gildehaus Church in Villa Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, A.W. Sieve, son LeRoy Sieve, and siblings, Lucille ...

Leona M. Wellenkamp,98, of Washington, passed away on March 27, 2026. Mrs. Wellenkamp, daughter of the late Ben Schaefer and Ida nee Tielman, was born on April 28, 1927, in Washington. She received her education from St. Vincent’s School in Dutzow. On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ed Wellenkamp at St. Vincent’s Parish in Dutzow. Leona loved needlework and found great joy in creating beautiful quilts from a variety of fabrics. Her creativity and attention to ...

Kathleen T. Buschmann (nee’ Wilnau), was born on October 25, 1941 in St. Louis Missouri to Philip and Honorine (Torchy) Wilnau (nee’ LaPee). She passed away on Friday March 27, 2026 at home surrounded by family at the age of 84. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School (’59).  On January 2, 1965, was united in marriage to Ivan Buschmann at the St. Francis Borgia Church. She was a special education paraprofessional for the Washington School ...

Loretta M. Weber,90, of Washington, passed away on March 23, 2026. Mrs Weber, daughter of the late Henry Gumpenberger and Edna nee Doriot, was born on April 6, 1935, in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On May 26, 1956, she was united in marriage to Leonard Weber at the St. Francis Borgia Church. Mrs. Weber was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Leonard Weber, for forty-nine years. Throughout their union, they cherished traveling, dancing, ...

Jerry H. Marquart,86, of Washington, passed away on March 22, 2026. Jerry, son of the late Everet Marquart and Mary nee Voss, was born on December 14, 1939, in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On February 16, 1962, he was united in marriage to Ruth Pritchett at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Jerry loved Cardinals baseball and cherished watching his grandkids and great grandkids play sports. He enjoyed woodworking and building with his hands, finding ...

Shirley J. Hawkins,90, of New Haven, passed away on March 20, 2026. Mrs. Hawkins, daughter of the late August Fischer and Pauline nee Adams, was born on January 17, 1935, in Jonesburg, MO. She received her education from Montgomery City High School. In 1960, she was united in marriage to Charles Hawkins. Shirley enjoyed reading, antique shopping, and participating in church activities. She also loved playing cards and dominoes with friends, which brought her much joy throughout her ...

Ruth C. Jacquin,91, of Washington, passed away on March 20, 2026. Mrs. Jacquin, daughter of the late Leo Glosemeyer and Rose nee Willenbrink, was born on December 3, 1934, in Dutzow. She received her education from St. Vincent’s DePaul in Dutzow and graduated from Washington High School in 1952. On September 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to Durverd V. Jacquin at St Vincent’s Church in Dutzow. Ruth was employed as a billing clerk at International Shoe Factory until the birth ...

Francis N. Filla, 72, of Washington, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Filla, son of the late Norbert Filla and Jane nee Vahlkamp, was born on November 5, 1953, in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On September 18, 1976, he was united in marriage to Mary Beth Jasper at the St. Francis Borgia Church. Francis and Mary Beth met when they both worked at Cedarcrest Nursing Home. ...

Jonathan L. Eckelkamp,27, of Washington, passed away on March 14, 2026. Jonathan, son of Thomas Eckelkamp and Susan nee Skornia, was born on May 26, 1998, in Washington. He received his education from Washington High School. Among his survivors are his parents, Thomas and Susan Eckelkamp of Washington; two siblings, Melissa Palmier of Washington and Justin Eckelkamp of Washington; other relatives and friends. Private graveside services will be held at the St. Peter’s U.C.C. Cemetery ...