Vivian A. Vahrenberg, 97, Jefferson City, formerly of Chamois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Summit Villa in Holts Summit.
She was born March 11, 1928, a daughter to the late John and Malinda (Witthaus) Curtie in Chamois.
She graduated from Chamois High School.
Vivian was united in marriage to Emil L. Vahrenberg May 22, 1949, in St. Louis.
She was employed at Langenberg Hat Factory in Chamois.
Vivian was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Chamois, the Osage County Historical Society and was a former member of the Chamois Lions Club.
She enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and flower gardening. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time and making memories with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Vivian was preceded in death by husband of 69 years, Emil; parents, John and Malinda; infant children, Steven and Sharon; daughter, Paulette Reynolds; sisters, LaVerne Benson and husband Walter, Elaine Trachsel and husband Lester and Patsy Lunsford and husband Owen.
Vivian is survived by daughter, Denise Kuebler and husband Dennis of Jefferson City; son-in-law, Gary Reynolds of Jamestown; grandchildren, Dawn Vaughn and husband Jim, Melody Croy and husband Dwayne, Dustin Kuebler and wife Amy and Cory Reynolds and wife Misti; great-grandchildren, Danielle, Emma and Samuel Vaughn, Brett and Kacie Kuebler, Hailey and Evan Croy, and Alyssa and Gage Reynolds; along with nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was held from 9 until 11 a.m., (today) Wednesday, Nov. 19, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Chamois followed by the funeral service with Rev. Dr. Jason Abbott officiating.
Interment followed in the St. John’s United Church of Christ Cemetery in Chamois.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. John’s United Church of Christ or Hospice Compassus.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Chamois.
