Obit., mid-Missouri newspaper, 1976: "John W. Bourgeret, 79, of Linn, died Tuesday, April 23, 1976 in Jefferson City. He was born Nov. 4, 1896 at Voshall, the son of Joe and Maria Wilson Bourgeret. He was married Oct. 25, 1924, at Linn to Pearl Smith, who survives at the home. Mr. Bourgeret was a retired farmer and stockraiser. He was a lifelong member of the Reformed Church of the Latter Day Saints, Linn, and of the Linn Masonic Lodge, which he served as a past master. Other survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Mary Jane) Ladage, Florissant; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Linn, with the Rev. Charles Smith and Bill Cartmill officiating. Masonic services were held at the graveside in the RLDS cemetery."