Alger Schuettpelz, 86, of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, with his wife, Althea, by his side. He was born in Suring, on Oct. 5, 1938, to Harold and Gertrude Schuettpelz, and grew up on the family farm. Alger (Al) was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend.

Jeanne Elizabeth Long (nee Craven) peacefully passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 15, 2025. Jeanne was the eldest daughter of Daniel and Marguerite Craven (nee Rassmussen). She was moved via foster care to the Suring area in Hickory, and lived with, and was nurtured by loving foster parents, Norman and Nomah Ankerson, from the age of 13 through graduation.

Juan M. Torres, 82, of Clintonville, passed away June 18, 2025, at his home. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the Torres family with arrangements.