Bates County Obituaries
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SCHNOEBELEN, Adrian A. (1923 - 2006)
St. Clair County Courier, 30 June 2006
Adrian A. Schnoebelen, eldest child of Roland A. and Laura C. Putthoff
Schoebelen, was born September 26, 1923, on a farm east of Montrose. He departed
this life on June 9, 2006, at 82 years of age. Adrian received his education at
St. Mary’s Catholic School and Montrose High School, graduating in 1942. In 1958
he was united in marriage with Roberta Vannoy Blaylock. They bought the farm
where he was born and made their home there until 1977 when the moved in
Montrose. Adrian enjoyed his gardening and caring for his flowers. Mr.
Schnoebelen was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife,
Roberta of the home; one brother, Roland Schnoebelen, Montrose; three sisters,
Jane Vogel and Beatrice Cole both of Kansas City and Ruther Rotert of Montrose.
Funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Monday,
June 12. Officiant was Father Ed Oen. Music selections were “Amazing Grace,” “Be
Not Afraid,” “On Eagles Wings,” “Prayer of St. Francis” and “Song of Farewell”
by the Immaculate Conception Adult Choir with Aileene Mayer accompanying as
Organist. Readers were Donna Bauerle and Phyllis Gardener. Gift bearers were
Roger Rotert and Kevin Rotert. Casketbearers were Eddie Boden, Way Boden,
Anthony Lesmeister, Loyd Snethen, Mark Seaters and Norman Jurgensmeyer.
Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montrose. Memorial may be made to St.
Mary’s School, Montrose.