St. John's Church Cemetery
AKA German Reformed Church Cemetery
Amazonia, Lincoln Township Township, Section 25
Andrew County, Missouri

Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4 | Rows

St. Johns Church Cemetery Directions: Directions: From Savannah, west on State Route T 4 miles to St. John's Church and cemetery, on west side of road.

Note: Burial place of many Swiss immigrants, this cemetery was originally connected with the German Reformed denomination, later the Church of Christ.

Translation notes: "Geb." means "born," and "Gest." means "died." Many of the women's maiden names are given after "Geb." "Hier Ruht" is the equivilent of "Here lies" or "Here rests."

These pictures were taken by Eldon Swensson, 2004, Joe & Keith Stanton, and Betty Halvorsen, 2005, Marlyn Eshelman, 2006, and Kelly Alvarado, 2014. ©THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

* Indicates African-Americans
+ Indicates obituary available

Section 2

This section has four rows, which face west.

Name Inscription Photograph(s)
Aebersold, Anna Barbara Yenni Anna Barbara Yenni Aebersold
his wife
Born Sept. 13, 1840 in Canton Bern, Schweitz.
died Feb. 17, 1914
She was a kind and affectionate wife,
A fond mother and friend to all. 		117 123
Aebersold, Freddie A. Freddie A. son
born Apr. 7, 1873 - July 4, 1884
Weep not, Father and Mother, for me,
For I am waiting in glory for they. 		118 120
Aebersold, John John Aebersold
born Dec. 25, 1835 in Ruedersville
Canton Bern, Schweitz.
died Nov. 26, 1923 		117 121
Aebersold, Johnnie A. Johnnie A. son
born Oct. 24, 1878 - died Feb. 29, 1880
Weep not, Father and Mother, for me,
For I am waiting in glory for they. 		118 119
Aebersold, Katharina Mother Katharina Aebersold
Born Nov. 17, 1811
at Boltigen Switzerland
died Mar. 1, 1900 		116
Arn, Arnold 1877-1957 041
Arn, Dina 1874-1969 041
Arn, Doris M. Colwell Arn
Married Dec. 2, 1941
Doris M. Colwell
Oct. 2, 1921
uncarved [Died June 26, 2007] 		090 091
Arn, Jacob 1832-1905 136
Arn, Jacob, Jr. 1868-1893 134
Arn, Lena 1876-1894 135
Arn, Marie 1842-1914 137
Arn, Walter A. Arn
Married Dec. 2, 1941
Walter A. "Mondy"
Nov. 26, 1910
Mar. 18, 1997 		090 091
Bachler, Ulrich Ulrich Bachler
born at Bern, Switzerland
Mar. 16, 1841
Died May 4, 1904 		185B 186B
Bechter, Johann Johann
son of Jacob and Elisabeth Bechter
Born Apr. 29, 1884
Died Dec. 27, 1890
Lasset die kindlein zu mir Kommen,
und wehrt es ihnen nicht,
denn solcher ist das reich Gotte.
[Suffer little children to come unto me,
and forbid them not,
for of such is the kingdom of God.] 		199B 200B 200Ba
Benware, Alexander J. 1894-1968 082
Bischoff, Margarithe+ Bischoff
Margarithe
Mar. 14, 1836
Feb. 13, 1915
[stone was carved 2006] 		211M 212M
Bischoff, Peter+ Peter Bischoff
Dec. 14, 1821
Feb. 21, 1908 		144 194E 211M 212M
Bishop, Anna+ Anna
June 29, 1875
Apr. 3, 1893 		195E 211M
Bishop, Annie At Rest
Annie
wife of Albert Bishop
Died June 27, 1896
aged 23 years 		145B 146B
Bishop, Celia Celia
Jan. 30, 1874
Apr. 9, 1896 		196E 211M
Bishop, Edward Edward
Mar. 2, 1878
June 3, 1893 		197E 211M
Bishop, Emil+ Emil
Sept. 2, 1866
Oct. 20, 1892 		210B
Bishop, Fridolin+ Fridolin
May 22, 1868
Oct. 29, 1892 		213
Brandt, Charles A. Charles A Brandt
Ssgt US Air Force Korea
Aug 22 1930 Sep 22 1990 		060 061
Brandt, Mark R. Mark R Brandt
2nd Lt US Air Force
Aug 5 1963 Jun 8 1988 		062 063
Brown, Lola M. Brown
Mother Lola M.
1905-1976
Married Sept. 9, 1925 		075
Brown, Melvin Leroy Melvin Leroy Brown
Missouri BMSN US Navy Korea
Sept. 7, [1931] Oct 14, 1961 		164
Brown, William H. Brown
Father William H.
1901-1978
Married Sept. 9, 1925 		075
Calvert, Olga E. 1906-1999
Together in memory 		080
Calvert, Romie C. 1906-1967
Together in memory
[two stones]
Florida Pvt. Co F 194 Infantry
World War II
July 27 1906 Mar 12 1967 		080 081B
Campbell, Eura E. 1904-1988
Sept. 19, 1925 		064
Campbell, Lawton 1903-1994
Sept. 19, 1925 		064
Clemmens, Arthur W. Clemmens
Son Arthur W.
1923-1981 		078
Clemmens, Ollie Clemmens
Mother Ollie
1888-1972 		078
Clemmens, Oscar Clemmens
Father Oscar
1879-1970 		078
Crippen, David W. Crippen
Son David W.
1961-1971 		171B
Crippen, Harry Crippen
Harry
Sept. 12, 1912
Aug. 8, 1987 		169
Crippen, Marvin S. Marvin S Crippen
Cpl US Army Korea
Feb 5 1930 Jun 4 1987 		170
Crippen, Peter Crippen
Pete
Nov. 8, 1908
Dec. 19, 1992 		169
Crippen, Stanley H. Crippen
Son Stanley H.
1955-1974 		171B
Dallenbach, Marie Marie Dallenbach
Died Jan. 24, 1886
Aged 62 ys 10 ms
Our mother
In God's own morn her orb will rise
Once more a star of paradise 		202B 202Ba 202Bb
Doersam, Elizabeth 1895-1977 149
Doersam, Jacob 1861-1948 111
Doersam, John John Doersam
Missouri Pvt 1Cl US Trench Mort…
Btry 40 Div.
September 15, 1935
1893-1935 		148
Doersam, Rose 1863-1935 111
Duff, Eugene E. Eugene E.
July 1, 1905
Dec. 12, 1989
Duff
Married Mar. 26, 1959 		177 178
Duff, Lucille I. Lucille I.
May 10, 1920
Jan. 22, 2003
Duff
Married Mar. 26, 1959 		177 178
Eckel, Nanette Strasser 1850-1918 205 206
Egger, Anna 1866-1949 094
Egger, F. William 1863-1922 094
Egger, Helen Helen
Daughter of W. & Anna Egger
1894-1910 		095B 095Ba
Egger, Rosina Klopfenstein (south side)
Rosina Egger
Geb. Klopfenstein
Geb. 5 Apr. 1837
Gestorben 5 Dec. 1904
(west front)
Gott mit uns bis wir uns wiedersehn.
[God be with us until we meet again.] 		030 031B
Egger, Samuel+ (north side)
Samuel Egger
Geb. 24 Jan. 1829
Gest. den 25 July 1915
Gott mit uns bis wir uns wiedersehn.
[God be with us until we meet again.] 		031B 032B
Egger, Wilhelm A. Hier Ruht
Wilhelm A. Egger
Geb. Den 4. ten Nov. 1895
Gest. Den 26 Apr. 1896 		096B
Ellison, Carl R. Son Carl R. Ellison
Nov. 9, 1948
Dec. 1, 1948 		158
Fickle, Guy E. 1899-1989 161 162
Fickle, Jessie M. 1905-1958 161 162
Foster, Carl G. Carl G. Foster
US Army World War II
1910 1993 		068
Foster, Lucy 1884-1956 156
Foster, Peter 1882-1955 156
Foster, Ralph 1917-1943 156
Foutz, Bessie M. 1900-1962 163
Foutz, James 1897-1961 163
Fries, Florence I. Fickle [private] 168
Fries, John A. Fries
John A.
US Army WWII
Aug. 13, 1916
Apr. 20, 1999
Dec. 24, 1943
"None can pluck me from his hand" 		168
G., F. [F. G. footstone] 100B
Gerber, A. Lydia 1889-1892 103B
Gerber, Anna 1865-1947 020 021
Gerber, Charles R. 1871-1942 044
Gerber, Conrad C. Conrad C. Gerber
Feb. 23-29, 1920 		089
Gerber, Edna F. 1901-1958 102
Gerber, Edward E. 1892-1893 103B
Gerber, Effie M. Gerber
Mother Effie M.
1902- uncarved
Married July 4, 1918 		087 088
Gerber, Elisabeth Gasser Weinend legen wir dich nieder in dies stille Schlafgemach
Niemals kehrst du zu uns wieder
Ach drum weinen wir dir nach.
Doch einst schlaegt die schoene Stunde wo wir froh uns
wiedersehn und vereint im schönsten Bunde
Vor dem Throne Gottes stehn.
[Weeping we lay you down into this silent sleeping chamber/
You never return to us/
ah! therefore we weep for you./
However, some time there will be the time
where we will see us all again gladly/
and join in the most beautiful union/
We will stand in front of God's throne.]
Elisabeth Gerber
Geb. Gasser
Geb. den 28 Juli 1832
Gest. den 18 Sept. 1889
um alter von 57 Jahre 1 Mt. 20 Tag 		016B 017B 017Ba
Gerber, Ernest E. 1900-1989 102
Gerber, Ferd C. Gerber
Father Ferd C.
1898-1962
Married July 4, 1918 		087 088
Gerber, Jacob Jacob Gerber
Geb. den 8 May 1825
In Roethenbuch Ct. Bern Schweiz.
Gest. den 23 June 1891
Nun gehet doch mit mir zum grabe. Ihr, die ihr's mit mir gut gemeint.
Denn weil ich meinen Jesum habe
So befuercht' ich nicht, dass ihr noch weint.
Ich gehe aus dem Grabe mein
Zum lieben Gott in Himmel ein.
[Join me in going to my grave, you who did good things for me/
Because I have my Jesus, I'm not afraid that you are still weeping/
I'll step out of my grave and step into heaven to beloved God.] 		018 018B 019B
Gerber, Johann Johann Gerber
Geb. den 30. Nov 1858
Gest. den 17. Jan. 1890
im alter von 31 Jahr. 1 Mt. 17 Tag.
Selig sind die Frieden lieben,
Gottes Kinder heissen sie,
und der Vater ruft sie drueben
Zu Himmelsfrieden und Harmonie.
[Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called
the children of God, and God the Father calls
them there to heaven's peace and harmony.] 		104B 105B 105Ba
Gerber, Lena R. Lena R. Gerber
Sept. 17, 1892
Feb. 5, 1972 		086
Gerber, Rosa A. Koenig Rosa A. Gerber
Geb. Koenig
Geb. den 20 June 1871
Gestorben den 6 Okt. 1901
[ German verse] 		042 043
Gerber, Rudolph 1860-1937 020 021
Goben, Delbert C. Delbert C. Goben
July 23, 1914
Jan. 20, 1989
Married Oct. 4, 1936
One minute past eternity
[two stones]
BMC US Navy
World War II Korea 		066 067
Goben, Minnie B. [private] 066
Hanke, Albert A. Albert A. Hanke
Born Apr. 27, 1897
Died Dec. 21, 1898 		027
Hanke, Caroline J. 1891-1954 098
Hanke, Charles W. Father Charles W.
Feb. 24, 1858
Aug. 16, 1926
Hanke 		028
Hanke, Johanna Julliana Hier Ruhet
Johanna Juliana
Frau von Gottlob Hanke
Geb. Juli 28, 1818
Gest. Juni 21, 1890
Ruhe in Frieden [Rest in peace] 		024 025
Hanke, Rosa M. Mother Rosa M. his wife
July 13, 1866
Jan. 18, 1928
Hanke 		028
Harrington, Annie F. Harrington
Mother Annie F.
1876-1948 		155
Harrington, John M. Harrington
Father John M.
1870-1942 		155
Harrington, John M. John M. Harrington
Pfc US Army World War II
Aug 29 1908 Nov 6 1975 		179
Higginbotham, Charles T. [private] 049 050
Higginbotham, Patricia Jo. Higginbotham
Patricia Jo "Patty"
1946-1973 		049 050
Hofmann, G./C. 1823-1886 198B
Howard, Duane N., Jr. Master Howard
Duane N. Jr.
1969-1977
Now I lay me down to sleep. 		051
Junz, Joseph Joseph Junz
Geboren June 3, 1827
Gestorben Feb. 5, 1889
Aged 61 ys 8 ms 2 ds
Rest in peace. 		132 132B
Junz, Maria Anna Maria Anna
Fraw von Joseph Junz
Geb. 15. Apr. 1822
Gest.19. May 1900
Ruhe im Frieden [Rest in peace] 		130B
Kelley, Charles H. 1882-1948 176
Kelley, Minnie E. 1888-1960 176
Kerns, Jack M. Jack M Kerns
Pvt US Army
World War II
Apr 21 1921 Apr 24 1991 		166
Kropf, Luise Treuthart Luise Kropf
Geb.Treuthart
Geb. Jan. 1831
Gest. 28 Sept. 1902
71 Jahre alt 		147B
Llewellyn, James H. 1883-1949 174
Llewellyn, Lena 1883-1977 174
Meers, Cora Pearl 1890-1944 180
Meers, H. V. Dad H. V. "Tom"
1895-1968
Meers 		083 084
Meers, Nina M. Mom Nina M.
1897-1966
Meers 		083 084
Meinzer, Margaret V. Beloved
Margaret V. Meinzer
Oct. 3, 1914
July 28, 1968 		079
Merritt, Sherry A. Daughter Sherry A. Merritt
1957-1975 		074
Miller, Andrew J. 1881-1941 152 153
Miller, Florence F. Miller
Mother Florence F.
1917- uncarved [died Nov. 14, 2008] 		076 077
Miller, Maude 1889-1958 152 154
Miller, Orville K. Miller
Father Orville K.
1907-1982 		076 077
Miller, Ralph C. Miller
Son Ralph C.
1953-1973 		076 077
Mitchell, Edwin A. Mitchell
Edwin A.
May 4, 1916
June 29, 1980
At rest 		070
Mitchell, Evelyn B. [private] 070
Mortimore, Kerry Lynn Daughter Kerry Lynn Mortimore
June 27, 1970
July 3, 1982 		069
Moser, Jacob Jacob Moser
Born Jan. 1, 1839
Died Aug. 5, 1899
Father, let thy grace be given
That we may meet in heaven. 		140B 140Ba
Moser, Mary Mary
wife of Jacob Moser
Died Feb. 6, 1902
aged 61 yrs 6 ms 23 ds
Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart
Tis hard so hard to speak the word
We must forever part. 		141B 141Ba 141Bb
Moser, Rosa Rosa
dau. of J. & M. Moser
Born Dec. 28, 1875
Died Dec. 1, 1893
Another link is broken
From our household band
But a chain is forming
In that better land. 		138B 139B
Mosser, Charlene 1911-2000 048
Mosser, Lawrence Lawrence Mosser
Missouri Pvt. Casual Det 7 HQ
World War II
Jan 30 1912 Aug 11 1956 		160
Mosser, Leonard 1908-1972 048
Mosser, Marie Earnestine [private] 165
Mosser, Marvin Lloyd 1918-1963 165
Munns, Blanche Marie In loving memory
Blanche Marie Munns
Mar. 31, Jan. 22,
1920 1990 		045
Munns, Clarence J. B. In loving memory
Clarence J. B. Munns
Dec. 10, Oct. 5,
1923 1990 		047
Nauser, Amy Belle Mother Amy Belle Nauser
July 19, 1897
Aug. 4, 1989 		065
Niedert, Herman Hier ruht in Gott
Herman Niedert
born in Chicago Apr. 9, 1863
died in Nodaway, Mo. Jan. 9, 1902
Rest father in quiet sleep.
While we in sorrow o'er thee weep. 		189B 190B 190Ba
O'Rourke, James W. Father James W. O'Rourke
Oct. 24, 1938
June 8, 1977 		101
O'Rourke, Joseph J. 1895-1962 099
Owen, Samuel 1885-1936 085
Patterson, Harold A. [private] 181
Patterson, Lloyd Carl 1918-1941 183
Phipps, Clarence H Clarence H. Phipps
Pvt Co E 4 Regt Mo Inf
Spanish American War
May 21 1879 Apr 18 1956 		173B
Pinch, Ada R. Ada R. Pinch
June 18, 1878
June 5, 1966 		172
Pohl, Charley Pohl
Charley
Apr. 13, 1906
May 25, 1979 		052
Pohl, Gladys M. [private] 052
Price, infant Infant Son of John & Gausta Price
Died Apr. 19, 1908 		188B
Rudolph, Emma 1870-1960 033
Rudolph, Max R. Rudolph
In memory Max R.
1863-1948 		033
Ruhl, Frank J. 1872-1939 115
Ruhl, J. Timothy+ 1902-1904 003
Ruhl, Mary A. 1868-1944 115
Runkles, Geneva Cousin Geneva Runkles
1918-1983 		150
Schenk, Emil 1875-1912 011
Schenk, Fred 1861-1924 010
Schenk, Gottlieb Gottlieb Schenk
born Aug. 30, 1838 in Canton Bern
Switzerland
died Dec. 31, 1917 		009
Schenk, Magdalene Magdalene
wife of Gotlieb Schenk
Feb. 8, 1835
Feb. 17, 1917 		008
Schreier, Anna 1881-1952 107
Schreier, infant Infant son Schreier
1888 		109
Schreier, Jacob Jacob Schreier
Born Apr. 15, 1857
Died Jan. 4, 1939
[two markers]
Father 		014 015
Schreier, Joseph L. 1889-1936 108
Schreier, Magdalena Magdalena Schreier
1860-1900
Mother 		013
Schreier, Magdalena Ordnung Magdalena Ordnung
wife of Jacob Schreier
born Jan. 26, 1860
died Dec. 20, 1900
aged 40 Y 10 M 24 D 		014
Schrier, Lydia M. 1895-1985 106
Schrupp, infant Infant daughter 097
Schrupp, Minnie J. 1900-1948 097
Shear, Frederic 1871-19­uncarved 151
Shear, Nora Alice 1861-1941 151
Sheridan, Albertina Mother Albertina Sheridan
1889-1927 		006
Sheridan, Joseph Father Joseph Sheridan
1877-1948 		157
Siegfried, Chris 1866-1949 037
Siegfried, Lydia 1870-1945 037
Siegfried, Magdalena Dearest Mother, thou hast left us,
And the loss we deeply feel,
But tis God that has bereft us,
All our sorrows he can heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
And in heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.
… hier
Magdalena Siegfried
Died Dec. 24, 1897
Aged 63 Y 3 M 12 D 		034 035
Sollars, J. W. 1856-1948 175B
Sowell, Edward J. In remembrance
Father Edward J. Sowell
Apr. 20, 1905
May 9, 1986 		072 073
Steinman, Norman L. Brother Norman L. Steinman
July 14, 1923
June 18, 1980 		053
Strasser, Alfred J. Alfred J. Strasser
Mar. 18, 1852 - Jan. 21, 1916 		204
Strasser, Barbara Gewittmet Unseber Theuren Mutter
Barbara
Frau von J. Strasser
Geb. den 15th Jan. 1822 in Butzberg, Ct. Bern Schweiz.
Gest.den 22d Jan. 1882
in Andrew Co., Mo., USA
Lebe wohl; bis wir einst zum Vater dort gehn Lebe wohl;
Lebe wohl, auf wiedersehn.Ruhe in Frieden
[Farewell until some future day when we go to the Father.
Farewell, farewell, good bye. Rest in peace.] 		208B 208Ba 209B 209Ba
Strasser, Ervin J. 1898-1974 125
Strasser, Hedwig M. 1891-1958 122
Strasser, Herman A. 1893-1988 127
Strasser, Karl Otto 1856-1918 205 207
Strasser, Mararetha Reichen Margaretha Reichen
his wife
Sept. 2, 1867 - Mar. 2, 1952 		204
Strasser, Margaret E. 1902-1997 124
Strasser, Minnie R. Strasser
Married Feb. 23, 1914
Minnie R.
1888-1975 		128 129
Strasser, Olga M. 1889-1976 126
Strasser, Oscar A. Strasser
Married Feb. 23, 1914
Oscar A.
1887-1977 		128 129
Stukey, Anna 1848-1925 005
Stukey, Fred 1875-1951 007
Stukey, Rudolph 1838-1911 005
Taylor, Eddie Richard Eddie Richard Taylor
SF2 US Navy World War II
Jul 18 1917 Sep 6 1972 		071
Twedell, Magdalena Siegfried+ At rest
Magdalena Siegfried
wife of L. E. Twedell
Born Feb. 13, 1877
Died June 26, 1905
Aged 28 Y 4 M 13 D 		036
Uehlin, Janet Lynn 1955
Janet Lynn Uehlin
1973 Daughter 		182
Uehlin, Ricky Carl Ricky Carl Uehlin
Sept. 30, 1957
Aug. 4, 1986 		056 057
unknown 187
unknown, Rose 1915-1984 167
unknown, Samuel [footstone] 112B
Urwyler, Albertine J. 1844-1914 142
Urwyler, Rudolph 1842-1917 143B
Vessar, Effie 1882 159B
Vessar, John T. 1878-1949 159B
Vetter, Anna M. Mother Anna M. Vetter
Jan. 22, 1874
Sept. 3, 1918 		113
Vetter, Elisa Elisa Vetter
born June 10, 1883 - died Aug. 26, 1884 		004
Vetter, Elizabeth Elizabeth his wife
born Aug. 24, 1841 - died Dec. 14, 1922 		004
Vetter, John John Vetter
born Aug. 24, 1826 - died Nov. 20, 1910 		004
Vetter, John P. Father John P. Vetter
Apr. 10, 1867
Aug. 21, 1956 		113
Vetter, Ruby Elizabeth Ruby Elizabeth Vetter
Feb. 28, 1903
July 14, 1914 		114
VonKaenel, Donald Francis Donald F. VonKaenel
Sgt US Marine Corps
World War II Korea
[two markers]
July 7, 1922
Nov. 13, 1986 		058 059
VonKaenel, Earl William VonKaenel
Married Apr. 3, 1941
Earl William
Sept. 12, 1913
May 29, 1983
[two stones]
F1 US Navy World War II 		054 055
VonKaenel, Lela Mae VonKaenel
Married Apr. 3, 1941
Lela Mae
July 13, 1918
Oct. 16, 2004 		054
VonKaenel, Mary Ellen [private] 059
Wachter, Louise C. 1895-1940 026
Wampfler, Mary F. Mary F.
dau of G. & R. Wampfler
Born Feb. 13, 1885
Died July 6, 1885 		203B
Wampler, Mary L. Mary L.
dau. of G. & R. Wampler
Born May 18, 1886
Died Sept. 6, 1886 		201B
Wenger, Anna 1835-1909 029
Wenger, Anna 1865-19uncarved 029
Wenger, Ida 1872-1891 029
Wenger, John 1829-1903 029
Wilson, Viola Sister Viola Wilson
1900-1918 		110
Woody, Christene Ann Mother Christene Ann Woody
Feb. 1, Sept. 19,
1944 1970 		046
Wright, Mathew D. 1882-1965 093
Wright, Sadie B. 1897-1969 093
Yost, Ida Ida Yost
June 13, 1881
Feb. 28, 1944 		040
Yost, John U. (west)
John U. Yost
Geb. 17 Feb. 1837
Gest. 4 Mar. 1900
(east)
We cherish his memory 		038B 039B 039Ba 092
Yost, Verena (west)
1838-1907 		038B
Yunker, Anna Elisabeth 1921-1931 184
Yunker, Niklaus 1886-1936 184
Yunker, Rosalie 1896-1994 184
Zbinden, Friedrich HierRuht im Herrn
Friedrich Zbinden
Von Ruschegg Switzerland
Geb.17. Juli 1844
Gest.18 Jun 1897
Wir haben hier keine bleibende Stätte
Sondern die zukunftige suchen wir.
Heb. 13 Cha. 14 ver.
[For here we do not have a lasting city,
but we are seeking the city which is to come.] 		191B 192B 193B

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