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02/13/2026

Robert Benjamin Moore of Rolla, MO, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 78.
Robert “Bob,” was born on June 1, 1947, to the late Robert Capps Moore and Phyllis Joyce (Robbins) Moore. Bob worked as a house painter in Rolla.
Bob met the late Linda Sue (Lane) Moore while they were attending Central Bible College in Springfield, MO, and fell in love. They married and had two children, Christy and Matthew. After Bob graduated from CBC, he and Linda devoted much of their life to ministry in campus outreach and children’s ministry at First Assembly of God in Rolla. They also did city outreach with their local church when they lived in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Bob was a curious, intelligent, life-long learner who was interested in science, theology, and cosmology. He took joy in building and inventing things, loved to travel, and had fun spending time with his seven grandkids. Bob enjoyed listening to and composing music as well as singing and playing the guitar and ukulele. Most importantly, Bob was a kind, gentle, thoughtful man who treated others in the way that he thought they would want to be treated. In this way, he made the world a better place just by being in it.
Bob will be deeply missed by his family: Bob’s daughter, Christy Lenzi, her husband, Alan Lenzi, and their children, Jules, Noah, and Joshua of Stockton, California; Bob’s son, Matthew Moore, his wife, Michele Moore, and their children, Morgan, Matthew, Mason, and Maelyn of Millerton, NY; Bob’s brothers, Dan Moore and his wife, Katherine Moore; Tim Moore and his wife, Ann Moore; Sam Moore and his wife, Margaret Moore; Bob’s sister, Melody “Dee” (Moore) Riley and her husband, Rex Riley; and Bob’s second wife, Merry-Ken (Piper) Moore.
A memorial gathering for Robert B. Moore will be held at Grace Bible Church, 902 Arkansas Ave., Rolla, MO, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 3-5pm. Family and friends are invited to attend to share memories, stories and fellowship in celebration of his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that in his memory you do something kind for another person, as Bob would say, “with joy!

02/13/2026

Dr. Richard Davis Hagni, 94, passed away peacefully in his home in Rolla, Missouri, on February 10, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1931, in Howell, Michigan to Walter and Merle (Whittaker) Hagni, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Rachael (Stutzman) Hagni, his daughter Sandra Ostergren, and his sisters Elizabeth Ayala and Marcia Henrikson.

Richard (Dick) dedicated his life to the study and teaching of Geology. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Michigan State University, and earned a PhD in Geology from the University of Missouri. He taught at Missouri University of Science & Technology for 44 years, and was awarded Curator’s Distinguished Professor of Geology in 1993, the highest research honor in the University of Missouri System. He retired in 2000 as Professor Emeritus after serving as Department Chair of Geology & Geophysics (1985-2000), and Gulf Oil Foundation Professor (1984-1993).

Through the years, Dick gave more than 395 presentations at geology, mining, and metallurgical technical conferences, chaired numerous scientific sessions, published 24 book chapters and books, published over 200 technical papers, and was editor of several technical meeting procedure volumes. Dick taught 17 different geology courses over the years, specializing in economic geology and ore microscopy.

Starting his career in the Zn-Pb deposits of the TriState Mining district in MO-KS-OK, he continued researching Pb-Zn deposits in the Viburnum Trend for many years, becoming an expert on the mineralogy and geology of those deposits.

Dick was one of five geologists in the US to be named an honorary life member of the International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits (IAGOD), the world’s top international professional organization on ore deposits. He taught short courses in applied mineralogy at S&T and in South Africa, Brazil, and Turkey. He gave technical lectures in Krakow, Poland, at the invitation of the Government of Poland (1984).

Perhaps Dick’s top accomplishment was that he set out early in his career to visit as many mines in the world as possible to collect ore specimens for teaching and research purposes. This ambitious project involved visits to more than 500 mines located in 30 countries, and it provided unique outstanding course and research materials.

Toward the end of his career, Dick focused research on fluorspar ore deposits in Okorusu Mine in Namibia, Africa, by conducting 10 field summer research trips. He continued researching and presenting technical papers at scholarly meetings for 20 years after retiring.

Dick was a star athlete in high school setting the single game basketball scoring school record, high jump school record, shot put school record, he participated in state finals in Michigan in high jump, shot put, high hurdles, and low hurdles. At Hope College, he played both football and basketball for two years before transferring to Michigan State. He continued to play basketball for many decades as an adult, and was an avid fan of RHS and Missouri S&T basketball.

He was married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Rachael, for 69-1/2 years. Rachael provided love and encouragement for him, and held down the fort at home so that he could pursue his career. They had 4 children together: John (Brenda) of South Carolina, Sandra (John) Ostergren of Texas, Ann of Rolla, and David (Diane) of Rolla; eight grandchildren: Heather, Bianca, Justin, Stuart, Natalie, Jonna, Victoria, Drew; and 12 great grandchildren. Summers were spent in industry across the U.S., with his children joining him for field work and Rachael making it home wherever his jobs took him.

A great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and mentor… a great man, who will be missed here on earth but is in heaven with his beloved wife Rachael and daughter Sandra.

Visitation will be at Grace Church Rolla at 10-11 am on Monday, February 16, 2026, followed by funeral at 11-12. Burial will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 10-11 am at Rolla City Cemetery.

In honor of Dick’s love of basketball, contributions may be made to Grace Church Student Recreation Center.

02/12/2026

Lila Elizabeth Furse, of Rolla, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the age of 97.
She was born on July 8, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to the late Roy Duncan Kerr and Helen Isabella (Charles) Kerr. On July 10, 1948, she married Sylvester Furse, Jr. in Newburg, MO. He preceded her in death.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Roy Duncan; two brothers, John Kerr and Warren Kerr; and one sister, Gloria Turner.
Lila was a talented homemaker and she excelled at cooking, crafting and gardening. Her greatest joy came from being with all of her grandchildren.
Lila will be greatly missed by her surviving family which includes: a son, Sylvester Furse, III and wife, Effie of Doolittle, MO; a daughter, Linda Bray and husband, Gary of Newburg, MO; one sister, Sue Baumgartner of Doolittle, MO; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren.
A funeral service for Lila E. Furse will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Interment will follow in the Pea Ridge Cemetery in Doolittle, MO. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Mount Olive Baptist Church Food Pantry.

02/08/2026

Dr. Donald James McMullin, of Rolla, MO, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 76.

He was born on February 4, 1950, to the late George Francis McMullin and Ruth Eileen (Moore) McMullin.

Dr. Donald J. McMullin, DO, was a dedicated Internal Medicine physician who faithfully served the Rolla, Missouri community. He earned his medical degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 1976 and devoted his life to caring for others with compassion and integrity. He was united in marriage to Patricia “Pat” Humberger, and together they raised three children: Steven, Katy, and Laura. Outside of medicine, Dr. McMullin found joy in attending live music concerts, spending time outdoors, and following Rolla soccer. Most of all, he treasured time spent with his family and friends, who were the true center of his life.

Dr. Mac was a lifelong learner. He was passionate about being the best physician and caregiver possible. He spent countless hours working with his patients and learning all that he could to improve his craft.

Dr. Donald J. McMullin will be deeply missed by his loving family, which includes his wife, Patricia “Pat” McMullin of Rolla, Missouri; his son, Steven McMullin and wife Christine of Columbia, Missouri; his daughters, Katy Wilkins and husband David of Sandy, Utah, and Laura Turner and husband Chad of Willard, Missouri; his sister, Linda Jesse and husband Chuck of Columbus, Ohio; his cherished grandchildren, Hudson Turner, Beckett Turner, Lexie Wilkins, and Kennedy Turner; and his faithful companion, his dog, Trooper.

A memorial gathering for Dr. Donald James McMullin will be held at the Rolla Senior Center, 12200 Dillon Outer Dr, Rolla, MO 65401, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend and share memories, stories, and fellowship in celebration of his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Rolla Animal Shelter Building Fund.

Online condolences may be offered at www.nullandsonfuneralhome.com.

02/06/2026

Carl Henry Heth, age 80, passed away on February 3, 2026 and is now resting in Jesus’ arms. Carl was born on January 19, 1946 in Oelwein, Iowa to Esra and Eula (Kraft) Heth. After early childhood in the Aurora, Iowa his family moved to a farm near Hawkeye, Iowa. Carl was baptized at home and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hawkeye, Iowa. He graduated from North High School, West Union, Iowa. When helping with the family farm he learned to farm, raise dairy cattle, and began his lifelong love of horses.

On October 17, 1970 he married Brenda (Lehs) Heth. To this union, two daughters were born—Deanna and Rita. Carl and Brenda farmed in Iowa until moving to Rolla, Missouri 47 years ago when he began a wagon and carriage building business. He loved horses! First, he had show ponies and a riding horse Flicka, then Percheron draft horses for many years. He built his own hitch wagon, cart and harness. Eventually, he raised and trained several oxen, showing them all over Missouri making new friends and training other teamsters.

For many years, Carl was an independent contractor and cabinet maker, building and remodeling homes in the Rolla area. Most of all, Carl loved his Lord and was a devoted member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where he served as Elder, Trustee, Fellowship Chairman and Evangelism Board.

Carl enjoyed spending time with his family and friends sharing knowledge to improve their lives. Carl will be greatly missed by his surviving family including his wife, Brenda; daughters, Deanna and husband, Chris Buell; Rita and partner, Josh Howdeshell; grandchildren, Emma and Layton Southards; his brother, Harold Heth, Helen and husband, David Westphal in addition to several brothers and sisters in law, and many cousins. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Esra and Eula Heth, parents-in-law Heinz and Arlene Lehs, brothers-in-law, Jerry Lehs and Tony Scheckel and sister-in-law Marilyn Heth.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 11, 6-8 p.m. at Null and Son Funeral Home, Rolla, MO. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Thursday, February 12 before the service at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rolla, MO. Interment will follow at Elk Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

02/03/2026

Carol Sanborn Kridelbaugh, 88, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 24, 1938, Carol was a woman of deep faith and a lifelong servant of her community.
Carol retired from the Social Security Administration after 30 years of dedicated government service. Many in the region will remember her as a helpful and clear voice on the radio, where she frequently appeared to explain Social Security benefits to the public.
In her retirement, Carol remained deeply active in Rolla. She was a committed member of P.E.O. as well as TEAC and a passionate volunteer for CASA, advocating for children in the community. She was also an active member of Christ Episcopal Church, where she served in various capacities with a willing heart and a steady hand.
She leaves behind her beloved husband, Leon Kridelbaugh; her son, Steven Tate; her grandson, Jason Tate and many wonderful friends. Carol’s legacy of civic duty and kindness will be cherished by all who knew her.
Carol was preceded by in death by her previous husband, M. Kent Sanborn.
A memorial service for Carol Sanborn Kridelbaugh will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Rolla.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Episcopal Church.

02/02/2026

Mary M. “Polly” Colvin-Bacon (nee Glenn), of Rolla, MO, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 88.

She was born on September 26, 1937 in Maries County, MO to the late Jesse Glenn and Ida (Riley) Glenn. She married Wayne Colvin who preceded her in death in 1993. On July 1, 2010, she married James Bacon who preceded her in death in 2021.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was also preceded in death by a son, Donald in 2021; one daughter, Linda Gaddy in 2025; four sisters, Ida Marie Dowling, Mae Morris, Louise Funke, and Norma Gargus; and five brothers, Lloyd, Leonard, Charles, Clifford and James Glenn.

Polly loved having Sunday dinner at her home with all the family. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed giving out Christmas cookies for the holidays. She enjoyed feeding hummingbirds, deer and turkey. Going to gospel sings, traveling to Branson and spending time at the cabin on the Gasconade River gave her great joy. Most of all, she loved being with her family.

Polly will be greatly missed by her surviving family which includes: three sons, Darrell Colvin of Hallsville, TX, Paul Colvin and partner, Alyce Spencer of Rolla, MO, and Gary Colvin and wife, Beth of Buffalo, MO; one daughter, Karen Turner and husband, Ray of Rolla, MO; a sister-in-law, Zanetta Glenn; thirteen grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren.

A funeral service for Mary M. “Polly” Colvin-Bacon will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Interment will follow in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered at www.nullandsonfuneralhome.com.

01/27/2026

Jefferson Shayne “Jeff” Miller, of St. Peters, MO, formerly of Rolla, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 58.
He was born on October 12, 1967 in Rolla, MO to the late Kenneth Warren Miller and Wanda Fay (Spencer) Miller.
Jeff was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He enjoyed playing poker and hanging out with his dogs. Jeff was employed as a mail carrier with the U.S Postal Service before he became ill.
Jeff will be greatly missed by his surviving family which includes: one brother, Scott Miller of Rolla, MO; a sister, Jennifer Steltenpohl and husband, Jon of O’Fallon, MO; a niece, Julia Steltenpohl; and a nephew, William Steltenpohl.
A memorial service for Jefferson S. Miller will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rolla Animal Shelter.

01/26/2026

Imogene B. Horn, of Rolla, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 88.
She was born on November 11, 1937 in Bunker, MO to the late Luther Riden and Maude (Ryce) Riden. On November 7, 1975, she married James E. Horn in Rolla, MO.
In addition to her parents, Imogene was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Horn; her son, Michael Shomshor; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Shomshor; one sister, Eilleen O’Neal; and a brother-in-law, Paul Spencer.
Imogene was an owner and operator of Jim’s Ceramic Tile and worked alongside her husband, Jim. She was also a preneed agent and greeter with Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla for many years. She took pride in being an excellent homemaker and enjoyed quilting and knitting. She was a charter member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church since it began in 1978.
Imogene will be greatly missed by her surviving family which includes: two sons, Rick Shomshor and wife, Nikki of Ursa, IL and Ronald Shomshor and wife, Janet of Rolla, MO; one stepdaughter; Debra Dudley and husband, Jim; three stepsons, Dennis James Horn, Michael Eugene Horn and James Eugene Horn, Jr.; two sisters, Lillian Hastings and husband, Sam of Branson, MO and Adra Spencer of St. James, MO; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Riden of West Plains, MO and Ailene Riden of Newburg. MO; six grandchildren, Andy Shomshor, Brandy Shomshor, Eric Shomshor, Annie Shomshor, Anthony Shomshor, and Amanda Phelps and husband, Dustin; eight great grandchildren, Alexis Becker, Bryce Shomshor, Ryker Shomshor, Treyn Shomshor, Alexis Niehouse-Vote, Emma Ball and husband, Jacob, Bryton Vote and Anson Phelps; and one great great grandson, Psalm Ball.
A memorial service for Imogene B. Horn will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rolla.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

01/25/2026

Thank you Terry for blading the parking lot.

Hope everyone has stayed warm and enjoyed the snow falling.

01/23/2026

Harold “Chuck” James Rowden, age 88, of Dixon, Missouri, was born on December 20, 1937, in Brinktown, Missouri, a son of the late James “Floyd” Rowden and Minnie Ellen (Bremer) Rowden. He passed away on January 22, 2026, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a long and faithful life.

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Rowden; his daughter, Loretta Ann (Rowden) Ginnings; his parents, James “Floyd” and Minnie Rowden; and his brothers, Richard Bland Rowden and Earl Zane Rowden.

Chuck was united in marriage to Mary Ann Humphrey on June 30, 1956. They shared nearly 57 years of marriage until her passing on June 28, 2013. To this union, three children were born: Larry, Darlane, and Loretta.

Chuck owned and operated his own concrete and excavating business for most of his life. Through hard work and dedication, he provided for his family by working in concrete and excavation of homes, land, lakes, and other projects. His strong work ethic was passed down, as his son later followed him into the concrete business.

An avid outdoorsman, Chuck loved hunting, especially elk hunting in Colorado with family and friends. Above all, however, he loved Jesus and his family. He was deeply involved in his church, serving as a Sunday School teacher and, at times, filling in to preach and teach the Word of God.

Chuck will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, which includes: his children, Larry Rowden and wife Beth, and Darlane and husband Darrell Burnett, all of Dixon, Missouri; his son-in-law, Frank Ginnings of Lebanon, Missouri; his grandchildren, Heather (Rowden) W**d and husband Jason, Lacy (Rowden) Casey and husband Dustin, and Aaron James “AJ” Burnett; his great-grandchildren, Clayton Allen, Jentry Allen, Ayden Casey, Zackary Allen, and Kylee Casey; his brother, Robert “Bob” Rowden; and many other family members and friends.

A funeral service for Harold “Chuck” J. Rowden will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Lighthouse Worship Center in Dixon. Interment will follow in the Dixon City Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.

If you wish to send flowers the local flower shop is Dixon Floral, 573-759-6660.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Dixon Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.

01/21/2026

Douglas J. Berlin passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 in Columbia, MO.

Doug Berlin was born in New York City on April 28, 1946, the only child born to Arthur C. Berlin and Ruth (Connors) Berlin.

After graduating from the Fox Lane School in Bedford, NY, Doug attended Carroll College (now Carroll University) in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the University of Cincinnati. He was employed as a city planner for the City of Columbus Ohio receiving a letter of commendation from the mayor for his authorship of the city’s flood plain development regulations. He moved to Rolla in 1971 and served as Assistant Director of the Meramec Regional Planning Commission for ten years.

On October 8, 1977, he married Dorothy Spencer at St. Patrick Church, and they shared nearly 38 years together until she passed away on June 2, 2015. In 1981 Doug & Dorothy purchased Star Sign Company and operated the sign company for 35 years until Doug retired in 2016.

For several years Doug was a member and Treasurer of the Central Missouri Regional Fair Board, now known as the Phelps County Fair Board. He was a member of the Rolla Knights of Columbus, serving two terms as Recorder. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Rolla serving as Club Photographer, President, and as District Lt Governor. He was a member of the Phelps County Genealogical Society serving as Vice President, Treasurer, and Recording Secretary.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dorothy, Dorothy’s parents Elmer and Ellen Spencer, and sister in-law Marie Quesenberry of St. Charles, MO.

He is survived by daughter Amanda Berlin, son Aaron Berlin and spouse Susie Bales and their six children; sisters-in-law Martha Bowles and husband Bill of Salem, MO; Shirley June Dargatz and husband William of Huron SD; niece Carol Bowles of Columbia MO; and goddaughter Janet Huelsmann of Vancouver, WA.

While always looking serious, Doug will probably be remembered most for his wry sense of humor. He could find something amusing in almost everything, including this obituary. New acquaintances, unaccustomed to his sense of humor, frequently missed his puns and double entendres. He frequently turned the humor on himself. When told his sense of humor had a fast response, he demurred and indicated he felt he was only half-fast.

Doug will be laid to rest in a private family service with interment at the Rolla City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held once the weather is warmer; although regrettably the pollen will be in evidence by all the teary eyes and sniffles, bring Kleenex.

Speaking of pollen, as Doug is allergic to nature’s dust, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Phelps County Genealogical Society, PO Box 571, Rolla, MO 65402.

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