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Aleen S. Westhoff July 30, 1933 - May 29, 2021 Aleen S. Westhoff, 87 , of Krakow, passed away on May 29, 2021. Mrs. Westhoff, daughter of the late Aloys Marquart and his wife Mayme nee Lause, was born on July 30, 1933 in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On June 2, 1954, she was united in marriage to Joseph Westhoff at St. Gertrude’s Church. They were blessed with three children.. ... Aleen was a homemaker most of her life. She worked a few years at JCPenney in Washington as a sales associate. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She was a devout Catholic, attending St. Gertrude’s Parish in Krakow. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph Westhoff, and a sister in infancy, Mary Marquart. She is survived by her three children: Stan Westhoff and wife Marikay, Tom Westhoff and wife Judy, and Jolene Diener and husband Scott, all of Krakow: her sister, Irene Hillerman of Krakow: ten grandchildren, Alan Westhoff and wife Vicki, Jerry Westhoff, Elizabeth Westhoff, Matt Westhoff and wife LeAnne, Jake Westhoff and wife Isabel, Crista Moore and husband Dave, Deanna Sullivan and husband Ian, Bryan Diener and wife Laura, Jamie Holtmeier and husband Jeff, and Rachel Hunt and husband Shane: fourteen great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law Victoria Tookie Westhoff and Jeanette Westhoff; and many other friends and relatives. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 9-10 A.M. at St. Gertrude’s Church, with the Funeral Mass beginning at 10 A.M. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Gertrude’s Endowment Fund or Masses. Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.

Nancy J. Croson September 24, 1937 - May 13, 2021 Nancy J. Croson, 83 , of Washington, passed away on May 13, 2021. Nancy, daughter of the late Arthur Dembeck and his wife Toni nee Rather, was born on September 24, 1937 in St. Louis. ... Nancy was born and raised in south St. Louis. She attended Kennard Elementary School and graduated from Southwest High School in 1956. Throughout her entire childhood, she attended Mount Tabor United Church of Christ with her parents and two siblings. A practice she continued while raising two children later on. She attended Elmhurst college outside of Chicago, then returned to St. Louis and attained a Masters Degree in Special Education from Washington University. While raising two children single handedly, she maintained a stellar career at Ralston-Purina in Downtown St. Louis. Later in life she followed her parents geographically and spiritually, moving out to Washington, MO. It was a match made in Heaven. She became a prominent educator in the Washington School District and spearheaded the School to Work program which transitions students from the classroom to the workforce. She officially retired in 1999, but continued to do homebound tutoring in Franklin County and beyond. Her faith remained strong as well. She was a faithful member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, just like her parents. She made some wonderful friends in the congregation and helped run the food pantry, The Emmaus Bazaars, and was on the social concerns committee. She was very fond of the City of Washington. Nancy was a member of the Washington Historical Society, Friends of the Library, founding member of ALIVE in Franklin County, and also sang in the Civic Chorus. Additionally, she sponsored African children, thru Helping Hands Childrens Home in Cameroon, Africa. Her passions were St. Louis Cardinals baseball, arts and crafts, and she was very good at it, whether it was needlepoint, knitting, and sewing. Her forte was barbie beds, which she quilted by hand. She started her own business called Nancy’s Needles, and participated in many shows in and around Franklin County, making even more friends. We knew it was mom’s time to fly, but her love, kindness, and talents will never fade or die. She is a friends of God. Mrs. Croson was preceded in death by her parents; brother, David Dembeck and grandson, Gregory Croson. Among her survivors are two children, Greg Croson and wife Lila and Amy Croson and husband Randy; grandchildren, Patrick Voisey, Gregory T. Croson, and Jane Croson; four great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Hatheway and husband Richard; five nieces, two nephews, cousin Peter Milbratz, other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on June 11, 2021 from 10 A.M.-12 P.M. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a memorial service beginning at 12 P.M. Memorial donations can be made to the Emmaus Home.

Eloise F. Young December 25, 1944 - May 26, 2021 Eloise F. Young , 76 , of Washington, passed away on May 26, 2021. Eloise, daughter of the late Waldemar Skepeneit and Mary Abrams nee Curran, was born on December 25, 1944 in St. Louis. She received her education from the Missouri School for the Deaf. On May 7, 1966, she was united in marriage to Gaylord Young at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington.... She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Richard Abrams; mother and father-in-law, Earline and Roy Young, and five brother-in-laws, Roylin, Dale, and Gerald Young, James Mann, and John Adams. Among her survivors are her husband, Gaylord Young of Washington; four siblings, Phyllis Skepeneit Mann of Eureka, Izetta Skepeneit of New Haven, Wilma Skepeneit Adams of Washington, and Joyce Abrams Mills and husband Jerry of Washington; brother-in-law, Clay Young; other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 31, 2021 from 4-7 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the funeral service beginning at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the New Haven Care Center. Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.

Dean R. Ruether March 2, 1970 - May 14, 2021 Dean R. Ruether, 51 , of San Diego, formerly of Washington, passed away on May 14, 2021. Dean, son of the late Ronald Ruether and Delores nee Leslie, was born on March 2, 1970 in Washington. He received his education from Washington High School. ... He was preceded in death by his father, Ron Ruether and brother, Christopher Moses. Among his survivors are his mother, Delores Moses of Fenton; two siblings, Angela Wieda and husband David of Union and Brian Ruether and wife Tina of Washington; nieces and nephews, Adam Gerner and wife April, Kalee Krupinski and husband Cody, McKenna Kim and husband Yohan, Coty Ruether and wife Moraya, Max Ruether, and Devin, Daniel, and Faith Moses; other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 5-7 P.M. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a memorial service beginning at 7 P.M. Memorial donations can be made to the Ruether Family to assist with funeral expenses.

Rev. Earlwood Towne March 16, 1936 - May 15, 2021 Rev. K. Earlwood Towne, 85 , of Villa Ridge, passed away on May 15, 2021. Earlwood, son of the late Harold Towne and his wife Juanita nee Goodrich, was born on March 16, 1936 in Troy, MO. He received his education from Troy High School. On October 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Alta Mae Cargal. ... Rev. Towne was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Alta Towne of Villa Ridge. Other relatives and many friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 6-8 P.M. at Nieburg-Vitt, Thiebes Funeral Home, with the Funeral Service beginning at 7:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Troy, MO City Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Franklin County Baptist Association or the Franklin County Humane Society.

Irene E. Brinker November 14, 1926 - May 16, 2021 Irene E. Brinker , 94 , of Washington, passed away on May 16, 2021. Mrs. Brinker, daughter of the late Frank Hagedorn and his wife Amanda nee Feltmann, was born on November 14, 1926 in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia Grade School. On June 14, 1947, she was united in marriage to Orville Brinker Sr. at the St. Francis Borgia Church. Irene was a homemaker, raising a family of eight children.... Mrs. Brinker was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Orville Brinker Sr., and by three siblings, Mildred Schmitt, Janet Bolzenius, and Verna Holdmeier. Among her survivors are her eight children, Wanda Bruckerhoff of Manhattan, KS, Doris Feldmann and husband Joe of Villa Ridge, Orville Brinker Jr. of Washington, JoAnn Weirich and husband Steve of Washington, Jeannie Niedbalski and husband Ray of St. Louis, Alan Brinker and wife Angie of Clover Bottom, Corinne Mallinckrodt and husband Don of Augusta, and Karen Callaway and husband Craig of Washington; twenty grandchildren, forty one great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; In-laws, Olga Kreienkamp, Leonard Brinker and wife Agnes, and Grace Brinker; other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 4-7 P.M. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial being held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 10 A.M. at the St Francis Borgia Church. Interment will be in the St. Francis Borgia Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Masses, St. Francis Borgia Church, or the MS Society.

Wayne L. Hassler August 17, 1962 - December 6, 2020 Wayne L. Hassler, 58 , of Washington, passed away on December 6, 2020. Wayne, son of the late Orville Shorty Hassler and his wife Anna Mae NEE Ham, was born August 17, 1962 in Washington. He received his education from Washington High School. Wayne proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. ... He was preceded in death by his parents, and two siblings, Sharon Barnett and Larry Hassler. Among his survivors are his daughter, Alisia Hassler; siblings, Connie Stewart and husband Larry, Theresa Wheeler and husband Terry, Carol Henrick and husband Richard, Cindy Straatmann and husband Tim, DeeDee Hassler, Jeanie Hassler, and Johnny Hassler; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington. See more

Virginia Wolking April 7, 1959 - December 6, 2020 Virginia Wolking, 61 , of Washington, passed away on December 6, 2020. Virginia, daughter of the late William Wolking Sr. and his wife Betty NEE Menzenwerth, was born April 7, 1959 in Washington. She received her education from Autumn Hill School in Union. Virginia was employed at EMPAC. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington.... She was preceded in death by her parents, and two siblings, Diana Brinker and Frances Wolking. Among her survivors are five siblings, William Wolking Jr. and wife Pat, Barbara House, Glenn Wolking, John Wolking, and Sarah Bailey and husband John, all of Washington; other relatives and many friends. Private graveside services were held at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Washington. Memorial donations can be made to EMPAC. Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington. See more

James K. Lowes February 21, 1956 - December 3, 2020 James K. Lowes , 64 , of Washington, passed away on December 3, 2020.... Mr. Lowes, son of the late Edward Lowes and his wife Mary Ellen NEE Scott, was born on February 21, 1956 in St. Louis. On May 10, 1980, he was united in marriage to Denise Mengwasser in St. Louis. James was employed as a Pipefitter, and a member of Local 562 for 37 years. He was always an active member of his parish and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Lowes was preceded in death by his parents. Among his survivors are his wife Denise Lowes; six children, Stephanie Boland and husband Nicholas, Rachael Dufek and husband Joe, Nikki Hudson and husband Chris, Christine Lowes and significant other, Tom Emmendorfer, Rebecca Lowes and fiancé Alec Sullentrup, and Matt Lowes; three siblings, Ken Lowes and wife Marla, Ed Lowes and wife Barb, and Gary Lowes and wife Peggy; six grandchildren, Cole, Callie, Lucy, Evelyn, Kallen, and Karter; other relatives and friends. Jim was the ultimate family man and found pleasure in fishing, boating, volunteering and always finding a way to help others. A private visitation will be held at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home in Washington on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, with a Mass of Christian Burial being held Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Francis Borgia Church, which will be open to the public. A Celebration of Life will be held on Jim's Birthday, February 21, 2021 at the Knights of Columbus in Washington, MO at 3:00 P.M. See more

Marcella G. Elbert July 23, 1953 - December 3, 2020 Marcella G. Elbert, 67 , of Washington, passed away on December 3, 2020. Mrs. Elbert, daughter of the late Lawrence Corbin and Peggy NEE Kean, was born July 23, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA. She received her education from Union High School. On January 22, 1972, she was united in marriage to Alan Elbert at St. Francis Borgia Church. Marcella was a babysitter in Washington for many years.... She was preceded in death by her parents, and step-parents, Bob Sims and Wanda Hackmann. Among her survivors are her husband, Alan Elbert of Washington; three sons, Gregory Elbert of Washington, Keith Elbert and wife Dusti of Union, and Ted Elbert and wife Melissa of Union; siblings, Larry Corbin and wife Cynthia, Lynne Browning, and William Corbin; four grandchildren, Alizabeth, Olivia, Parker, and Maverick Elbert; In-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 from 3-6 P.M. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a funeral service beginning at 6 P.M. Interment will be in the St. Francis Borgia Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the St. Francis Borgia Church or towards the headstone of Marcella Elbert. See more

Timothy B. Arnette II May 10, 1976 - November 25, 2020 Timothy B. Arnette II, 44 , of St. Louis, passed away on November 25, 2020. Tim, son of Timothy Arnette and Melinda NEE Huff, was born May 10, 1976 in St. Louis. He received his education from St. Clair High School and attended Webster University. Tim was employed as a dispatcher at MC Air Freight.... He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Katherine Arnette and Sandy and Betty Huff, and two uncles, Rick and Mark Arnette. Among his survivors are his father, Timothy Arnette and wife Anna of Marthasville; mother, Melinda Huff of St. Clair; two children, Caleb and Thomson Arnette of Webster Groves, and their mother Laura Hanley; four siblings, Stacy Bleckman and husband Brad of Washington, Jason Kober and wife Lindsay of Marthasville, Michael Arnette and wife Abby of St. Louis, and Andrew Jackson and wife Sarah of St. Clair; step-father Russ Jackson and wife Amy of St. Clair; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a service beginning at 1 P.M. Interment will be in the Midlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Caleb and Thomson Arnette Education Fund, with checks made payable to Laura Hanley. See more

Kenneth E. Jasper September 7, 1939 - November 25, 2020 Kenneth Edgar Louis Jasper, 81, Labadie, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.... Kenny, son of the late Louis Jasper and Helen Brinkman and husband Fred, was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia Grade School, High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State for one year. On Oct. 5, 1963, Kenny was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Jasper, nee Borgerding, at St. Vincent’s Church, Dutzow. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, Carpenters Union, and St. John’s Gildehaus Church Among Kenny’s survivors are his wife Ruth; four children, Debbie Kleekamp and husband Tim, Kenny Jasper, Jr., Jim Jasper and his wife Brenda, and Julie Jasper; twelve grandchildren, Jessica Kleekamp, Jared Kleekamp and wife Katelyn, Chelsea Kleekamp, Caleb Kleekamp, Samantha Johnson and husband Eric, Kelly Lowery and husband Taylor, Lucas Jasper, Alec Jasper, Christopher Jasper, Collin Jasper, Corey McGee, and Megan McGee; two great-grandchildren Grayson Lowery and Charlotte Kleekamp; in-laws, Carl Borgerding and wife Tootie, Diane Borgerding, Mary Patke and husband Dave; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father; siblings, Arlene Kleekamp and husband Ralph, Dolores Struckhoff and husband Elmer, and Rosemary Hellman and husband Joe; brothers-in-law Rich Borgerding and Vince Borgerding, Jr. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist-Gildehaus Church, Villa Ridge, with interment in the church cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the St. John’s Gildehaus Church. Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.