Freeburg Homecenter

05/19/2026

MEMORIAL WEEKEND HOURS:
CLOSED FRIDAY 5/22 TO REOPEN ON TUESDAY 5/26.

05/18/2026

SOLD
Nice used refrigerator with ice maker. $150.00

05/12/2026

Here’s a peek of some of our in stock furniture and appliances! Come by and browse!!!! The price is right. Furniture is all priced on sale! Save some 💴!

05/12/2026

It is front porch sitting time!!!!! We can also get the driftwood color!

04/08/2026

Osage County Question 1: “Shall the county of Osage exempt eligible taxpayers from certain tax increases on their primary residence above the liability incurred during the initial credit year?”
Yes: 1,255
No: 864

Osage County Question 2: “Shall the County of Osage, Missouri, exempt senior citizens aged 62 and older from increases in the property tax liability due on such senior citizens’ primary residence? An eligible taxpayer shall show the following: valid proof of age equivalent to 62 years of age or older, is the owner of or has legal or equitable interest in a homestead; and is liable for the payment of real property taxes on such homestead. Property tax exemption shall be applied to all of the taxing authorities' tax liability due on the primary residence. An eligible taxpayer’s property tax liability shall be frozen if this exemption is approved by voters.”
Yes: 1,595
No: 555

CHAMOIS
Osage County R-I (Chamois) School District Proposition K.I.D.S. to borrow $1,750,000 to fund heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) improvements and, if funds remain, other repairs and improvements to district facilities. It also asks whether the district may issue general obligation bonds to repay that amount.
Yes: 105
No: 87

Chamois R-1 school board
(Vote for 3)
Rebecca Mehmert: 162
Steve Cramer: 161
Kelby Busch: 160

CHAMOIS MAYOR
Lacey Garrett: 36
Shawn Mitchem: 44

CHAMOIS ALDERMAN
Mercedes Durham: 61
Darrell Chrisenberry: 57

Two one-year aldermen will be elected by write-in. These results are not currently available.

LINN MAYOR
Michael Troesser: 127
Dustin Flamm: 101

LINN ALDERMAN (WARD II)
Christopher Jaegers: 94
Bill Wirtel: 49

LINN R-2
(Vote for 3)
Matthew McCoy: 333
Mitchell Branson: 518
Shawn Strong: 266
Alfred Brandt: 589
Jill Tschappler: 656

Osage County R-2 School district Question
Yes - 452
No - 456

FATIMA R-3
(Vote for 3)
Casey Helton: 266
Travis Massman: 477
Wayne Baumhoer: 222
D.J. Schroeder: 365
Joyce Weber: 249
Karen Luebbering: 448
Elizabeth Feltrop: 293
Nicole Bax: 239

Shall the Maries-Osage Ambulance District increase its existing sales tax by an additional one-half percent, bringing the total sales tax to one percent, to fund ambulance district operations? The measure also authorizes the district to impose a use tax at the same rate, which would apply to certain out-of-state purchases, with the provision that the use tax would be adjusted if the sales tax rate is later changed by voter approval.
Yes: 466
No: 330
The above results is the total from Osage and Maries Counties.

FREEBURG
The village of Freeburg is asking voters whether to authorize a property tax of 50 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to provide funding for the support of the village.
Yes: 32
No: 42

FREEBURG TRUSTEES
(Vote for 2)
Bradley Wieberg: 63
Jamie Kaesik: 61

01/24/2026

We will be closed Thursday, January 29.

LaVerne Christine Dubbert, age 94, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at The Timbers Assisted Living in Holts Summit. She was born on the family farm in St. Elizabeth on July 5, 1931, daughter of the late Joseph Conrad and Clara Catherine (Fennewald) Jurgensmeyer. On November 8, 1949, LaVerne was united in marriage to Victor Adam Wilde, who preceded her in death on April 7, 1974. To this union, 10 children were born. On June 2, 1978, LaVerne married Daniel Bernard Dubbert, who preceded her in death after 35 years of marriage on September 25, 2013.

LaVerne was a faithful lifelong member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and was also active in the St. Ann’s Sodality Society and the St. Elizabeth Quilting Club. LaVerne co-founded St. Elizabeth TV and Appliance, a longstanding business in the community.

She was an avid quilter and a competitive card player. LaVerne was a dedicated St. Louis Cardinals fan who would not miss a game on TV. She loved traveling the country with her husband, Daniel, visiting all 50 states during their 35 years of marriage. Whether visiting new places or gathering for holidays and celebrations, LaVerne cherished the moments with her family creating lasting memories with those she loved.

She is survived by eight children, Charles (Linda) Wilde, Lois (Charles) Bax, Victor (Karen) Wilde, David (Carolyn) Wilde, Michael (Becky) Wilde, Janet (Jim) Lueckenhoff, James (Lisa) Wilde, and Paul (Ann) Wilde; son-in-law, Dale Doerhoff; 24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; three siblings, Joe Jurgensmeyer, Charles Jurgensmeyer, and Emogene Jurgensmeyer; and a host of beloved family and friends.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Mary Wilde; daughter, Ruth Doerhoff; grandson, John Paul Lueckenhoff; and five siblings, Ambrose Jurgensmeyer, Virgil Jurgensmeyer, Robert Jurgensmeyer, Judith Lewis, and Arlene Kalaf.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth with Fr. Christopher Aubuchon officiating. Interment will be held in St. Lawrence Cemetery. A private family visitation will be held at the Community Center prior to Mass.

In place of a public visitation, friends and family are invited to gather for a meal at the St. Elizabeth Community Center after the graveside service to honor and celebrate LaVerne’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Lawrence Cemetery Trust, P.O. Box 1, St. Elizabeth, MO 65075 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P. O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.

Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in St. Elizabeth.

09/22/2025

One of our best sellers!!!!

09/10/2025

06/10/2025

Featuring some of our Ashley sofas today!!!!! I promise, these won’t hurt your banking!!!!!

05/23/2025

We will be closed Monday May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. May we all remember. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.