Mildred Jeanne Scheef, 76, of Marshall, MO, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

A private family graveside service will be held at Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall.   In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to the Marshall Community Food Pantry. An online guestbook may be signed at www.campbell-lewis.com.

Jeanne was born on June 13, 1949, in Marshall, to the late Alberta Heinzler Dierking and William Hightower.

She is survived by her son, Michael Scheef of Marshall; one brother, Ed Hightower (Deena) of Marshall; two sisters, Beth Thomas of Grain Valley, MO and Nancy Campbell of Marshall; one granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Jeanne was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Dyer and Lana Hightower; and one brother, Mike Hightower.