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Letta E. Wood-Oelsen

Name: LETTA E. WOOD-OELSEN  Age:  85 Gender  FEMALE
Address:  DE SOTO, MO
Date of Birth: APRIL 24, 1915  Where Born:  DONIPHAN, MISSOURI
Parents:  JOHN AND MARTHA (nee Parish) SCOTT
Surviving: NO
Occupation:  RETIRED RETAIL FLOWER SHOP OWNER IN OVERLAND, MO  AND LESTERVILLE, MO
Date of Death:  FEBRUARY 6, 2001  Where:  JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL  CRYSTAL CITY, MO
Married to:  ALFRED OELSEN     (THE LATE LEO EARL WOOD)
Surviving:  YES, DE SOTO, MO
Children:  ONE DAUGHTER:  SHIRLEY (Sam) JAMES, COLUMBIA, MO
TWO STEP DAUGHTERS:  EARLENE WESTER, BLOOMSDALE, MO
            PAT BYE, HOUSTON, TX
(PRECEDED IN DEATH BY THREE STEP CHILDREN, DON WOOD, DODY KAMERICK AND  SALLY WOOD)
SURVIVED BY ONE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW:  RUBY (the late Don) WOOD, DE SOTO, MO
Brothers and Sisters:  ONE SISTER:  MARY (the late John) MITCHELL, ST. LOUIS, MO
(PRECEDED IN DEATH BY TWELVE BROTHERS AND SISTERS)
NO GRANDCHILDREN, BUT NUMEROUS STEP-GRANDCHILDREN,  GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
AND GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
Member of Church:  FIRST FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, DE SOTO, MO
Funeral Service:     FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2001 @ 11:00 AM       DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD CHAPEL
Officiating:      BRO. BOB THEBEAU
Place of Burial:        ARCADIA VALLEY CEMETERY, IRONTON, MO
Visitation:      THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2001  4-8 PM
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD FUNERAL HOME, 220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO  63020  636-586-3337

Golda Alta Oker

 

Name: GOLDA ALTA OKER              Age: 92         Gender: FEMALE

Address: DE SOTO, MO.

Date of Birth: OCTOBER 30, 1908                Where Born: VALLES MINES, MO   

Parents: HENRY AND BESSIE (nee HAWKINS) KOBEL

Surviving: NO

Occupation: A HOMEMAKER, SHE AND HER HUSBAND, OLIVER "SPOT" OKER, ALSO OWNED

                        AND OPERATED SPOT'S MARKET, A CORNER GROCERY STORE IN DE SOTO, FOR

                        45 YEARS, RETIRING IN 1971.

Date of Death: JULY 28, 2001  Where:  THE VILLAS DE SOTO, MO.     

Married to: OLIVER "SPOT" OKER

Surviving: NO.

Children:           THREE DAUGHTERS AND ONE SON:

                        MILDRED SLOAN, DE SOTO, MO.

                        ROBERT OKER, ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO.

                        BETTY YOUNG, SPRINGFIELD, MO

                        JANET PINSON, IMPERIAL, MO

Brothers and Sisters:  PRECEDED IN DEATH BY THREE BROTHERS:  AL, TONY AND RAYMOND KOBEL

Grandchildren: 9

Great-Grandchildren: 16

Great-Great-Grandchildren: 8         

Funeral Service:            TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2001 @ 11:00 A.M.

                                    DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD CHAPEL

Officiating:                    PASTOR GENE MOSES                                               

Burial:                          WOODLAWN CEMETERY

Visitation                      VISITATION WAS HELD AT TIME OF FUNERAL SERVICE

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD FUNERAL HOME, 220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO  63020  636-586-3337

 

Keyonna Renee O'Leary

 

Keyonna Renee O'Leary;  died 9-18-2001;  born 9-14-2001;  funeral service 9-21-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Alexis Marie O'Shea

 

Alexis Marie O'Shea; died 5-19-2001;  born 3-10-2001;  funeral service 5-22-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Mildred “Jeanette” O’Shea

 

Mildred “Jeanette” O’Shea (nee Simpson) age 77 of Herculaneum, Missouri passed

away August 28, 2001, in Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Missouri.

She was born February 13, 1924, in Herculaneum, Missouri. She was a self-employed Beautician. 

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Wallace E. “Mack” O’Shea of Herculaneum, Missouri, 

daughter- Barbara (William) Sheakley of Crystal City Missouri,

son- James (Dixie) O’Shea of St. Louis County, Missouri, 

daughter- Wilma “Willie” O’Shea of Herculaneum, 

son- Michael (Gloria) O’Shea of Festus,

one brother- Bert “Pete” Simpson. 

She is also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by her parents Albert Blum Simpson and Grace May Simpson (nee Kelley)  

three Brothers, Eddie Simpson, Howard Simpson and Roy Simpson, and 

one Sister Mabel (Simpson) Schreiner. Will be missed by many friends and family.

Mildred and Wallace O’Shea were married August 25, 1940, in St Louis, Missouri.

Memorials to the St Louis Heart Association would be much appreciated by the family.

Mildred was a member of the Assumption Church.

Funeral:       Friday August 31, 2001 at 11:00 A.M.

                   Assumption Catholic Church Herculaneum with Rev. Robert Fleiter

Visitation:    Thursday August 30, 2001 3PM to 8PM

                   Robert D. Brown Funeral Home

Interment:    National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks

 

James Robert Owens

 

James Robert Owens;  died 9-19-2001;   born 3-24-12;  funeral service 9-25-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

James W. Pannell

 

James W. Pannell;  died 7-9-2001;  born 5-14-62;  funeral service 7-13-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Harold L. Pashia

 

Harold L. Pashia;  died 7-3-2001;   born 3-4-30;  funeral mass 7-6-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Mary Corinne (nee Rulo) Pashia

 

Mary Corinne (nee Rulo) Pashia

Date of Birth: December 15, 1912

Date of Death: December 17, 2001

Funeral Services held at Mahn Funeral Home Dec. 21, 2001

Interment: Calvary Cemetery - De Soto, MO

Arrangements by Mahn Funeral Home - De Soto, MO

James W. Paul

 

James W. Paul;  died 7-23-2001;  born 4-11-15;  funeral mass 7-26-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Lester L. Payton

 

Name: LESTER L. PAYTON    Age: 59    Gender: MALE

Address: ST. LOUIS, MO

Date of Birth: APRIL 4, 1942              Where Born: WOODROW, ARKANSAS

Parents: CLARENCE AND ORPHA (nee EVERETT) PAYTON

Surviving: NO, BOTH DECEASED

Occupation: AMERICAN CAN  MANUFACTURING  COMPANY

Date of Death: JUNE 27, 2001                                    Where: ST. ALEXIUS HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS, MO

Married to: NEVER MARRIED

Brothers and Sisters:

ONE SISTER:               EVELYN (RAY) POLETTE, FESTUS, MO

FIVE BROTHERS:       CHESTER PAYTON, ST. LOUIS, MO

                                    CLINTON (WILMA) PAYTON, BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS

                                    JUNIOR PAYTON, ST. LOUIS, MO

                                    WAYNE (WANDA) PAYTON, AFFTON, MO

                                    R. B. PAYTON, ST. LOUIS, MO

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:          THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001 AT 2:00 PM

                                                WOODLAWN CEMETERY, DE SOTO, MO

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD FUNERAL HOME, 220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO  63020  636-586-3337

 

Adele Aleta Pease

 

Name:  ADELE ALETA PEASE        Age:  87       Gender: FEMALE

Address: PEVELY, MO

Date of Birth: AUGUST 18, 1914                    Where Born:    ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

Parents:    OLIVER F. AND ALETA M. (nee Walker) WEBER

Surviving:  NO     

Occupation: HOMEMAKER

Date of Death:   DECEMBER 23, 2001             Where:     JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,  CRYSTAL CITY, MO

Married To:  THE LATE CARL SHELDON AND THE LATE HARRY PEASE

Surviving:  NO

Children:  ONE DAUGHTER:  SUE (L.A. TAYLOR) MARLER, PEVELY, MO

(PRECEDED IN DEATH BY TWO DAUGHTERS, OLIVE CORRINE SHELDON AND DEMARIUS NAPPIER)

Brothers and Sisters:  NONE

Grandchildren:  ROBERT NAPPIER, TINA LEWIS, JOHN NAPPIER, GAYE REED AND ROBIN STEGALL

(PRECEDED IN DEATH BY ONE GRANDSON, RICHARD WHITTER)

Great-Grandchildren:  14

Member of Lodge/Organizations:  VOLUNTEER AT DE SOTO SENIOR CENTER

Member of Church:  FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, DE SOTO, MO

Funeral  Service:                 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2001 @ 1:00 PM

                                              DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD CHAPEL               

Officiating:                          REV. MATT CORNFORTH                            

Burial:                                   DE SOTO CITY CEMETERY, DE SOTO, MO                           

Visitation:                            WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2001  4-8 PM                                                                        

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIALS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, 4207 LINDELL, ST. LOUIS, MO 63108.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD FUNERAL HOME,

220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO 63020  636-586-3337

 

Rachel Christina Pedersen

 

Rachel Christina Pedersen:  died 11-11-2001;  born 7-16-81;  funeral service 11-15-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

Anthony P. Peterein

Anthony P. Peterein; died 4-26-2001;  born 9-22-1909;  funeral mass 4-28-2001 

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

Annie Beatrice Peterson

Mrs. Annie Beatrice Peterson Age 75 of Hillsboro, Missouri. Formerly of Lake City, Florida,
passed away Thursday, January 11, 2001, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County Missouri.
Mrs. Peterson was a member of the First Christian Church in Lake City, Florida and The Lake City Garden Club.
She is survived by her husband Arthur O. Peterson of Of Lake City, Florida, Two sons Arthur O. (Janis) Peterson II of
Lake Butler, Florida and Eric L. (Julia) Peterson of Lake City Florida, two daughters Anina P. (Dan) Morse of Hillsboro Missouri and Una C. (Eddie) Burgess of Atlanta, Georgia.
Also survived by one Brother Elbert Johnson of Lake City, Florida and one sister Angelee Odom of Branford, Florida
and 11 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her Parents Fred L and Ellie L Johnson (nee Benton).
In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to the First Christian Church of Lake City P.O. Box 967 Fourth and Duval streets,
Lake City, Fl 32056 would be appreciated. A memorial Service will be held at the First Christian Church of Lake City, Florida, Sunday January 14, 2001 2:00 PM with Bob Ritchie and Bob Shockey Officiating. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date in Hillsboro, Missouri. A service of Robert D. Brown Funeral Home 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro, Missouri

Arthur H. Pilliard

Arthur H. Pilliard; died 5-3-2001;  born 9-6-18;  funeral service 5-5-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Helen B. Pinkley

 

Helen B. Pinkley;  died 6-5-2001;  born 8-20-26;  funeral service 6-8-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

Mildred M. Pippin

Mildred M. Pippin; died 4-16-2001;  born 11-28-19;  funeral service 4-18-2001
 Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

Helen F. Pircher

 

Helen F. Pircher; died 4-2-2001;  born 4-20-13;  funeral service 4-5-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Joseph M. Poliak

 

Joseph M. Poliak;  died 12-23-2001;  born 1-4-16;  funeral mass 12-27-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Ila P. Politte

 

Ila P. Politte; died  9-17-2001;  born 1-9-12;  funeral service 9-24-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Marilyn R. Portell

 

Marilyn R. Portell;  died 9-2-2001;  born 9-7-20;  funeral mass 9-7-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

Virginia Lee Portell

 

Name: VIRGINIA LEE PORTELL       Age:  81   Gender:  FEMALE   

Address:            DE SOTO, MO

Date of Birth: FEBRUARY 19, 1920                           Where Born:  ELVINS, MO.   

Parents: RALPH AND IRENE (nee Bowen) NEWCOMER             

Surviving: NO

Occupation: HOMEMAKER

Date of Death: APRIL 28, 2001   Where:  HILLCREST NURSING CENTER      DE SOTO, MO

Married to:            CHARLES W. PORTELL       

Surviving:            YES, AND LIVING IN DE SOTO

Children:   TWO SONS:   BILL (wife Sharyn) PORTELL, MANCHESTER, MO

                                       MIKE (wife Nedra) PORTELL, FESTUS, MO

THREE DAUGHTERS:   LINDA (husband "Butch") HARNESS, HERCULANEUM, MO                                 

                                       JOYCE (husband Bob) NICHOLAS, O'FALLON, MO

                                       JANE PORTELL, CLAYTON, MO

Brothers and Sisters:

            ONE SISTER:  ALMA JEAN EASTMAN, SAN FRANCISCO, CA.

            ONE BROTHER:  FRANCIS NEWCOMER, BURBANK, CA

ALSO SURVIVED BY A SISTER-IN-LAW: BARBARA VILMER,, FESTUS

Grandchildren:  NINE

Member of Lodge/Organizations:  AMVETS POST #48, LADIES AUXILARY

Member of Church:  ST. ROSE OF LIMA

Funeral Service:  WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2001, @ 10:00 A.M.

                                    ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH                   

Officiating:                    REV. RON HOPMEIER                

Place of Burial:             CALVARY CEMETERY, DE SOTO, MO

Visitation:                      TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2001 4:00 - 8:00  P.M.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD FUNERAL HOME, 220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO  63020  636-586-3337

Loraine Mary Porter

 

Name: LORAINE MARY PORTER                      Age: 84    Gender  FEMALE

Address: FARMINGTON, MO  (FORMERLY OF DE SOTO)

Date of Birth: SEPTEMBER 13, 1916                        Where Born: OLD MINES, MO

Parents: FREDERICK J. AND FRANCES M (nee THEBEAU) JULIETTE

Surviving: NO, BOTH DECEASED

Occupation: HOMEMAKER

Date of Death: JULY 31, 2001                        Where: MINERAL AREA HOSPITAL ,  FARMINGTON, MO

Married to: THE LATE HERBERT C. PORTER

Surviving: NO

Children:

FOUR DAUGHTERS:  LILLIE M. PORTER, FARMINGTON, MO; FRANCES WILLHELM, IMPERIAL, MO; RUTH ANN (husband JIM) NIEMANN, FARMINGTON, MO;

JEANNIE (husband JOHN) ANDREW, ALAMOGARDO, NM.

TWO SONS: RICHARD C. (wife FAITH) PORTER, FESTUS, MO; CLYDE (wife DONNA) PORTER, ROCKFIELD, KY.

Brothers and Sisters:

FOUR SISTERS: MABEL WILSON, ST. LOUIS, MO; MARGARET GAMBLIN, COLUMBIA, MO;

STELLA JULIETTE, KENDRICK, MO AND AURELIA BEQUETTE, ARNOLD, MO.

ONE BROTHER:  FRANCIS JULIETTE, DE SOTO, MO

Grandchildren: 14

Great-Grandchildren: 12

Funeral Mass:    FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2001 AT 11:00 AM

                        ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH, DE SOTO, MO

Officiating:        FR. RON HOPMEIR

Burial:               NATIONAL CEMETERY, JEFFERSON BARRACKS, MO

Visitation           THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2001, 4:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD FUNERAL HOME, 220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO  63020  636-586-3337

Bill Pratt

 

Bill Pratt; died 4-13-2001;  born 10-11-25;  funeral service 4-17-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

 

E. Richard Pratt

 

E. Richard Pratt;  died 12-25-2001;  born 6-7-21;  funeral service 12-29-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO

Salvatore "Nubby" Pusateri

 

Salvatore "Nubby" Pusateri; died  9-5-2001;  born 11-11-18;  funeral service 9-10-2001

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO