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Helen Milton,
92, of DeSoto passed away July 2, 2008 in DeSoto. Mrs. Milton was a cook
for a parochial school. She was a contact person for OATS Transport
Service and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. Born
June 14, 1916, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late James and Augusta
(Ohlbrecht) Bannon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter
Milton. She is survived by one son, Lawrence (Pat) Milton of DeSoto; one
brother, William Bannon of St. Peters; one sister, Marie Leuchtenberger of St.
Peters; a daughter-in-law, Pat Hoffman of Colorado; three grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Michael Milton
and one brother, James Bannon. Funeral services were held July 7, at Mahn
Funeral Home, DeSoto, officiated by Deacon Ed Boyer. Burial was in the
Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the Adopt an Angel
at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. Arrangements were under the
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Margaret C. Haefner, (nee Graf) age 88, of
Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on July 3, 2008, in Hillsboro Missouri. Margaret
was born September 28, 1919. Margaret was a retired Postmaster for the U. S
Postal Service and a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hillsboro
Missouri. She is survived by: Son-Michael (Donna) Haefner of Colleyville Texas;
Son-John ( Delena) Haefner of Webster Groves Missouri; Son-Kevin Haefner of
Kansas City Missouri; Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. Preceded in death by, Husband- Henry Haefner; Daughter-Mary
Elizabeth Haefner; Daughter-Joann Richard; Father-John Graf. Visitation-Monday
July 7, 2008, from 4 to 8PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro
Missouri. Funeral Mass-Tuesday July 8, 2008 at 11AM at Good Shepherd Catholic
Church, Hillsboro Missouri. Interment-Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St.
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Kimberly
Hicks, 51, of DeSoto passed away July
5, 2008 in Crystal City. Mrs. Hicks was the director Alpha Omega Child
Care. She was a member of All Gods Children Worship Center. Born
April 16, 1957, in St. Louis; she was the daughter of the late Everett Hassell.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Hicks of DeSoto; two sons: Shawn (Crystal)
Hicks of Pevely and Shane (Angie) Hicks of DeSoto; two brothers: Jerry Hassell
of Farmington and David Hassell of Bismarck; four sisters: Brenda Hassell of St.
James, Judy King of Park Hills, Sandy Wampler of Desloge and Sharon McManaway of
Hawsville, Kentucky; six grandchildren: Taylor, Alyssa, Brittany, Emma, Garrett
and Tyler. She was preceded in death by one brother, Terry Hassell.
Funeral services were held on July 10 at the All Gods Children Camp and Worship
Center, High Ridge, officiated by Mark Hicks. Burial was in the Peaceful
Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto. Memorials may be made to All Gods Children Camp, 5919
Antire Road, High Ridge, Missouri 63049. Arrangements were under the
direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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MATTHEW LOUIS "Chu" BELLAMY,
49, Hillsboro passed away on July 10, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. He did
car detailing. He liked drawing, collecting hats and t-shirts. He
was born, July 8, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas; the son of the late Howard Louis and
Wilma Nadine (Boltz) Bellamy. He is survived by a son, Jaruis Bellamy, of
Chicago, Illinois and a daughter Cassidy Bellamy, Chicago, Illinois; a brother,
Dale Benjamin of Florissant; and 4 sisters: Marsha (John) Dust, Hillsboro,
Cindy Walter, Cedar Hill, Diana Hall, Walker, MO., and Sara Carman, Banning,
California; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2
brothers: Howard L. Bellamy, Jr. and John Benjamin. Funeral services are
private.
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Robert William Lawson Sr. age 84, of Festus
Missouri, passed away on July 12, 2008,In Crystal City Missouri. Robert was born
December 16, 1924, in Sedalia Missouri. Robert and his wife Mary were married
March 30, 1944, in De Soto Missouri. Robert was a retire Major and served as a
pilot in the U. S Air Force. He is survived by, Wife-Mary Lou Lawson
(nee-Hastings) of Festus Missouri. Daughter Laura Greg Yokum of Hillsboro
Missouri. Daughter Deborah Barton of Festus Missouri. Son-Robert Suzanne Lawson
Jr. of Greenville South Carolina. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 Great
grandchildren. Preceded in death by, Father-Guy Wendell Lawson. Mother-Laura
Isabelle Lawson (nee Engler) Services were by Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc.
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Jon David Kleinstuber, 45, De Soto, Missouri.
Date of Birth: January 31, 1963 Crystal City, MO. Parents: Kenneth R. and Brenda
M. (nee Greenlee) Kleinstuber. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Date of Death: July
1, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Sales for
Bluff City Beer Distributing. Date and Place of Marriage: June 22, 1996 in De
Soto, MO. Married to: Regina (nee Merseal) Kleinstuber. Surviving: Yes, De Soto,
MO. Names and address of children: Three Sons: David Kleinstuber, De Soto, MO.
Dustin (Crystal) Lucas, Denver, CO. Todd (Dorothy) Lucas, Festus, MO. Brothers &
Sisters: (preceded in death by one brother, Kevin Kleinstuber) Grandchildren: 2,
Chastity & Emily Lucas. Member of Church: First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO.
Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 10 AM. Place of Service:
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Jeremy Muniz. Place of
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 4-8
PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto.
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Susan M. Klein, 65 of Town & Country, MO.
Date of Birth: May 4, 1943 Bonne Terre, Missouri. Parents: Jones Klein D.D.S.
and Geneva (nee Martin) Klein. Surviving: No.Date of Death: July 5, 2008.
Residence in Town & Country, MO.Occupation: Homemaker. Names and address of
children: One Daughter: Teresa Klein. One Son: Douglas Klein. Brothers &
Sisters: Two Sisters: Carol (John) Payne. Ann (Russell) Silver. Grandchildren:
Zackery, Ty, & Maxx Klein. Member of Church: Cross Keys Baptist Church.
Graveside Service Date and Time: Friday, July 11, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of
Service: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Jan Mahannah. Place
of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Funeral Arrangements under the
Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Paxton Lee Slemmer , 34 of De Soto, Missouri.
Date of Birth: February 21, 1974 Farmington, MO. Parents: Father: Gary (Alicia)
Dean Jr. Mother: Cynthia "Candy" (Tony Houston) Hollander Slemmer. Surviving:
Yes. Date of Death: July 5, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO.
Occupation: Maintenance Worker at Timber Creek Resort. Dear Companion Lisa Doan
Surviving: Yes. Names and address of children: Kyle and Quentin. Brothers &
Sisters: One Sister: Lisa (Scott) Robinson. Nieces: Brooke, Krystin, and
Marissa. Grandparents: Nevada and Charles Wilson (the late Robert P. and June
Hollander and the late Gary Slemmer, Sr.) Great-Grandmother: Bertha Kennon,
Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of
Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rick Pirtle. Place of
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 4-8 PM.
Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home,
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Dorothy A. Joyce, 92 of Coral Springs,
Florida ; Formerly of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: December 1, 1915 St. Louis,
MO. Parents: Hubert & Annis (nee Watson) Nance. Surviving: No.Date of Death:
July 5, 2008 Coral Springs, Florida. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late
Kenneth Joyce. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Nancy Daniels – St.
Louis, MO. James (Mary) Joyce – St. Charles, MO. Judith Ann Welch – Deerfield
Beach, FL. (Preceded in death by one son, Robert Joyce) Brothers & Sisters:
Sister: Pauline Lilly – Ellisville, MO (Preceded in death by Mae Chapman, Doris
Joyce, Verna Fussner, William Nance, and Betty Jean Nance).Grandchildren: 8
(Preceded in death by Jamie Hedge) Great Grandchildren: 12. Member of Church:
Hope UCC, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday July 12, 2008 1
PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Keith
Karau. Place of Burial: Ebenezer-Hope UCC Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday,
July 12, 2008 from 10 AM – 1 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Joyce F. Wideman, 66, of Eldorado, IL. Date
of Birth:December 24, 1941 De Soto, MO.Parents: Woodrow J. and Lucille Olive
(nee Uhland) Livengood. Surviving: No. Date of Death: July 6, 2008 Evansville,
Indiana. Occupation: Homemaker.Married to: Harry Wideman. Surviving: Eldorado,
IL. Names and address of children: One Daughter: Lisa (John) Courtois, Dixon,
MO. Two Sons: Tom (Kim) Ward, Florence, S.C. Wesley Wideman, West Frankfort, IL.
Brothers & Sisters: Two Sisters: Dorothy Kite, De Soto, MO. Ruth (Joe) Coleman,
Holt Summit, MO. One Brother: Jack (Carolyn) Livengood, Festus, MO.
Grandchildren: 11Great Grandchildren: 8. Member of Church: First Presbyterian
Church of Eldorado.Graveside Service Date and Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @
2:00 PM . Place of Service: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Todd
Cathey. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday,
July 9, 2008 12 PM – 2 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Funeral Arrangements
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Jean Brunk, 74 of Richwoods, Missouri. Date
of Birth: April 1, 1934 Richwoods, MO. Parents: Earl and Nora (nee Hanson)
Wideman. Surviving: No. Date of Death: July 6, 2008. Residence in Richwoods, MO.
Occupation: Assembly worker for Brown Shoe Co. Divorced. Names and address of
children: (preceded in death by one son, Randy Brunk) Brothers & Sisters: One
Brother: Harold (Mary A.) Wideman, Richwoods, MO (preceded in death one brother,
Clyde Wideman and one sister, Wanda L. Wideman)Grandchildren: Jeremy (Holly
Robinson) Parker, Columbia, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, July
10, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiating: Jim Parker. Place of Burial: Horine Cemetery, Richwoods, MO.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the
Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Paul W. Tumber, 61, of De Soto, MO. Date of
Birth: November 26, 1946 Hemet, CA. Parents: Jack and Dorothy (nee White) Tumber.
Surviving: No. Date of Death: July 7, 2008. John Cochran VA Medical Center, St.
Louis, MO. Occupation: Insurance Adjuster. Divorced. Names and address of
children: Two Sons: Brandon Tumber, Florissant, MO. Paul Tumber, Palmdale, CA.
Military Info: U.S. Army, Vietnam. Memorial Service Date and Time: Friday, July
11, 2008 @ 1:30 PM. Place of Service: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO.
Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Funeral Arrangements
under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto.
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Dianne M. Whitt, 55 of Blackwell, Missouri.
Date of Birth: Nov. 21, 1952 Hillsboro, MO. Parents: Willie Timon and Myrtle
Marie (nee Quillman) Bequette. Surviving: No. Date of Death: July 10, 2008. St.
John’s Mercy Medical Center, Creve Coeur, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Date and
Place of Marriage: December 31, 1971. Married to: Daniel Whitt, Sr. Surviving:
Yes, Blackwell, MO. Names and address of children: Two Daughters: Angie (George)
Davis, Blackwell, MO. Amanda Whitt, Cadet, MO. One Son: Daniel Whitt, Jr.,
Blackwell, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Gary (Karen) Bequette, De Soto,
MO. One Sister: Betty (John) Starr, St. Peters, MO. Sister-in-Law: Rhea (Jon)
Bailey, Branson, MO.Brother-in-Law: Bill (Tina) Whitt, Hillsboro, MO.(preceded
in death by one brother, John Joseph Bequette) Grandchildren: 7. Funeral Service
Date and Time: Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Place of Burial: Good Shepherd Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO.
Visitation: Sunday, July 13, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the
Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto.
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William
Holdinghausen, 83, of Crystal City died July
13, 2008, in Crystal City. Mr. Holdinghausen was a mail carrier in crystal
city for 36 years and a Boy Scout leader of Troop 407 from 1979-1983. A
World War II and Korean War veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a member of
American Legion Post 253, VFW Post 3777 and Elks Lodge 1721. Born March
13, 1925 in Crystal City, he was the son of the late Earnest F. and Dorothy
(Hulsey) Holdinghausen. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,
Dorothy (Stackley) Holdinghausen. He is survived by three sons: David
(Betty) Holdinghausen of Villa Ridge, Terry (Lori) Holdinghausen of Festus and
John (Cindy) Holdinghausen of Herculaneum; one brother, Warren (Dorothy)
Holdinghausen of Herculaneum; two sisters: Norma (Tom) Morrow of Carthage and
Lois (Henry) Eppenstiener of Katy, Texas; 12 grandchildren: Karmen (Jeff)
Kuznitz, Thadd Holdinghausen, Megan Holdinghausen, Josh (Stephanie)
Holdinghausen, Matt (Emily) Holdinghausen, Stephanie (Tim) Glenn,Daniel
Holdinghausen, Chelsey Holdinghausen, Stevie Holdinghausen, Cole Holdinghausen,
Grace Holdinghausen and Jacob Holdinghausen; and six great-grandchildre:
Hayleigh Kuznitz, Jack Holdinghausen, Abbey Holdinghausen, Ian Holdinghausen,
Luke Holdinghausen and Cooper Glenn. He was preceded in death by one
brother, Paul Holdinghausen and one sister, Gladys Smith. Visitation is from
4-8pm July 17, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Funeral services
will be held at 10:00a.m. on Friday, July 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Crystal City, officiated by the Rev. Peter Blake. Burial is in the Sacred
Heart Cemetery. Memorials may be made to JMH Hospice, to the American
Diabetes Association, to the Boy Scouts of American or to Disabled Veterans.
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Ellen M. 'Ellie' Pennick,
63, Farmington, formerly of Festus, passed away July 13, 2008 at Des Peres
Hospital in St. Louis County. Mrs. Pennick was a machine operator with
Loose Leaf Metals in St. Louis for 20 years and a member of Calvary Church.
She enjoyed shopping, yard sales, football and Cardinals baseball. Born
September 11, 1944, in St. Louis she was the daughter of the late William and
Marie (Tesreau) McCauley. She is survived by her husband, Harold D. Pennick of
Farmington; a daughter, Donna (Jon) Long of Festus; two sons: Michael
(Susan) Pennick of St. Louis and Harold (Lisa) Pennick of St. Louis; a brother,
Charles McCauley of St. Louis; a sister, Jean (Johnny) Hall of Fredericktown;
and five grandchildren. Funeral services were private. Memorials may be
made to the Lupus Foundation or an ASPCA animal shelter. Arrangements were
under direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel of Festus. |
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Marie Carter, 79, of Hillsboro passed away on July 16, 2008 in Hillsboro. She was born December 8, 1928 the daughter of late john T. and Ethel B. (James) Bramlett. She was a coil winder for Bussman Fuse of St. Louis. She was a member of First Assembl of God of DeSoto. She is survived by three children: Larry (Terri) Carter of Kansas City, Diana (Larry) Lawrence of Kettering, Ohio and Pat (Ken) Becker of Hillsboro; and six siblings, Lloyd Bramlett, Donald Bramlett, Joihn Bramlett, Loreda Sheets of Campbell, and Leoda "Faye" Bradley and Leona Drew, both of Stover, six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchldren. She was preceded in death by her husband, jasper Carter, her parents; four siblings, Thomas Bramlett, Jr., Freddie Jones, J.B. Jones and Louise Peden. Funeral services was July 19 at First Assembly of God, DeSoto, with the Rev. Ron Duncan officiating. Interments was in Valhalla Cemetery in St. Louis. |
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Dorothy A Mahoney (nee Walsh) passed away on Monday July 14, 2008 in St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County MO. She was 79 years old, born April 14, 1929, in Nanticoke Penn. She had worked as a Secretary in the construction industry. Survived by her children, son- John G. (wife-Lisa) Mahoney of Hillsboro Mo, daughter- Carol (husband- Angelo) Zarrelli of Plainview New York, daughter-Joanne (husband-Wayne) Czajkowski of Queens New York. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband John J. Mahoney as well as her parents Stanley and Julia Walsh (nee-Sotak). Visitation will be held Thursday July 17, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri and again on Sunday July 20, 2008, from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at the O’Shea Funeral Home 603 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh New York. Funeral Monday at 10 AM in the O’Shea Funeral home Chapel. Interment will be in the Calverton National Cemetery 210 Princeton Blvd, Calverton New York. Memorials to the charity of ones choice would be appreciated. |
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Judy A. Markotay, 57, of Festus passed away July 16, 2008 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She was born January 25, 1951. She was the daughter of Clifford Bud and Lucindy (Schanz) Govro, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, L. Gene Markotay; two children, Laurie (Milton) Watrson of Crystal City and Mark (Shannon) Markotay of Festus; and six siblings, Jimmy (Robin) Govro of Festus, Louise (John) Jefferies of Horine, Betty (Ronnie) Bollinger of DeSoto, Debbie (John) Skaggs of Hillsboro, Ruth (Steve) Ash if Festysm abd Tammy (Stan) Worley of DeSoto; and three grandchildren. Funeral services was July 19 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Interment is in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. |
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MARY Vaughn BECKER, 74, of Hillsboro, passed away on July 20, 2008, at her residence. Mrs. Becker loved her family and was a big Cardinal fan. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Victory Church in Pevely. Born January 19, 1934 in St. Louis; she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Isabel (Bright) Martin. She is survived by her second husband, Delmas E. Becker, Sr. of Hillsboro. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tommy C. Vaughn. She is also survived by 3 daughters: Debbora Minzes and Marianne Butler, and Barbara (Michael) Vaeth all living in Jacksonville, Florida; 2 sisters: Norma Pease of Connecticut and Lois Gunter of Illinois; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Tommy W. Vaughn and a sister Dorothy Busalaki. Funeral visitation was held at Mahn Twin City Chapel on July 22, 2008 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00pm, with funeral service on Wednesday, July 23, at 10:00a.m. with Pastor Terry House officiating. Burial in Hillsboro City Cemetery. Arrangements were under the Mahn Twin City Funeral Home in Festus. |
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Robert Lee. Shearin, age 74, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on July 24, 2008. He was born February 11, 1934 in Weingarten Missouri. Robert was retired from N.B. West Asphalting Company and was a member of Hillsboro First Baptist Church. Robert and his wife Juanita Shearin were married April 5, 1958 in Potosi Missouri. Robert is survived by, Wife-Juanita Shearin (nee Wilkerson) of Hillsboro Missouri. Son-Robert Stephen "Steve" (Evelyn) Shearin of Hillsboro Missouri. Daughter-Lisa Ann (Tim) Shoemaker of De Soto Missouri. Daughter-Christina Beth (Sonny) Cash of Bismarck Missouri. Sister-Hilda Volner of Potosi Missouri Sister-Mary Lou Dicus of Potosi Missouri. Brother-Pete Shearin of Skull Valley Arizona. Brother-Charles Hill of Potosi Missouri. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 Great grandchildren. Preceded in death by, Father-Orville James Shearin. Mother-Norma Lee Shearin (nee Beers). Brother-Jewell Shearin. Visitation-Sunday July 27, 2008, from 4PM to 8PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, 103 4th St. Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral Service-Monday July 28, 2008 at 11AM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Hillsboro Missouri Pastor Wayne Norris Officiating. Interment-Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to- The Hillsboro First Baptist Building Fund. |
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Percy G. Todd, 94, of Festus passed away July
24, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He had been a truck driver for Tucker
Transport and C.E.S. Trucklines. Born July 12, 1914 in Leadwood, MO. Funeral
service was Sat, July 26, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial is in
Festus Methodist Cemetery.
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Lisa Michelle Byington,
39, formerly of DeSoto, passed away July 21, 2008 in Osage Beach, Missouri.
Ms. Byington was a homemaker and was an avid gardener and sports enthusiast.
Born January 7, 1969 in Festus; she was the daughter of Frank and Joyce (nee
Price) Byington of Camdenton. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two
daughters: Brittany Wallace and Kimberly Wallace both of Camdenton; one
sister, Regina Brooks of DeSoto; one brother, Thomas Byington of Maryland; one
stepdaughter, Anna Maria Wells of Texas; a stepson, Thomas Wallace of Desloge;
her friend Chris Brooks of Camdenton; and five grandchildren: Ty, Paige, AJ,
Markel and Marrion. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: one
brother, Paul Byington; and one sister, Darlene Byington. Funeral services were
held July 28 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by Deacon Ed Boyer.
Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Bonne Terre. Memorials can be made
to the family. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home,
DeSoto.
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Aaliyah M. Mayes, 6, of Festus passed away July 28, 2008 in Branson, MO. She was born Sept 9, 2001 in Fort Knox, Ky. She is survived by her parents, Brandon & Monique Mayes; sisters: Olivia & Amelia Mayes; and a brother, Brenden Madden. Funeral was Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial is in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City. |
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Herbert Isidore "Herbie" White, 71, of Crystal City passed away July 29, 2008 at St Johns Mercy Medical Center, St Louis, Born June 2, 1937 in Ste Genevieve, MO. He had worked as attendant at Decker's Service Station in Crystal City. Funeral Service was Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial is in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. |
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Ronald B. Kurtz, 53, of DeSoto passed away July 19, 2008 at Baischs Nursing Center, DeSoto. Born Feb 26, 1955 in St Louis. Private Service. Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. |
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JoAnne (Melber) Blatz, 79, of St Louis passed away July 12, 2008 at Festus Manor Nursing Center. Born April 27, 1929 in Anderson, TN. Private Service. Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. |
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John R. Dawes, 84 of De Soto, MO. Date of
Birth: January 4, 1924 De Soto, MO. Parents: Louey Triplett Dawes and Alta (nee
Williams) Dawes Simpson. Surviving: No. Date of Death: July 12, 2008 Hillcrest
Care Center, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone
in 1984 . Married to: Barbara M. "Dutty" (nee Huskey) Dawes. Surviving: No.
Names and address of children: John "Pete" (Donna) Dawes – De Soto, MO. Thomas
(Jackie Breder) Dawes - De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by a
sister, Sarah "Sadie" Govero . Survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Grandchildren: Six: Tom J. (Monica) Dawes, Lisa Dawes, Julie (Josh) Wigger,
Katie Dawes, Tosca (Ceilee) Sandhill, and Lori Beth Breder .Great Grandchildren:
One: Taivyn Sandhill – preceded in death by great-grandson, Michael Dawes.
Member of Lodge/Organizations: Volunteer for De Soto Little League 1958-1972 and
had served as their Board President, Councilman on De Soto City Council, Knights
of Columbus Council #1185, AmVets Post 48 and Telephone Pioneer. He was a
graduate of De Soto High School Class of 1941.Member of Church: St. Rose of
Lima. Military Info: Served in the US Army during World War II. Funeral Service
Date and Time: Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead
Chapel. Officiating: Rev. Father Alex Anderson . Place of Burial: Calvary
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, July 13, 2008 4:00- 8:00 p.m. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Rose of Lima or the American Heart
Association. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto. Back to Top
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Gene Steighorst, 79 of Hillsboro, Missouri.
Date of Birth: October 26, 1928 Payson, Illinois. Parents: Edwin Charles and
Lela Steighorst. Surviving: Father is deceased; Mother lives in Payson,
Illinois. Date of Death: July 14, 2008. Residence in Hillsboro, MO. Occupation:
Teacher for 37 years at Hillsboro High School; High School Basketball Coach for
36 years. Married to: Marilyn (nee Hagenbaumer) Steighorst. Surviving: Yes,
Hillsboro, MO. Names and address of children: Two Sons: Mark (Pam) Steighorst,
Barnhart, MO. Doug (Terry) Steighorst, Hillsboro, MO. One Daughter: Kay (Steve)
Dunn, Hillsboro, MO. One Brother: Larry D. (Marge) Steighorst, Payson, IL.
Grandchildren: 7, Blake (Lindsey), Brooke, Blair, Michael, and Megan Steighorst,
Kaylin Rasmussen, and Kara Dunn. Great Grandchildren: 2, Mia and Max Steighorst.
Member of Lodge/Organizations: American Legion Post #253; AmVets Post #48;
B.P.O.E. Lodge #689; 1988 Inductee in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Military
Info: U.S. Army; 101st Airborne; Korea. Funeral Service Date and
Time: Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 10 AM at the Gene Steighorst Gymnasium on Campus
of Hillsboro School. Place of Service: Gene Steighorst Gymnasium on Campus of
Hillsboro School. Officiating: Jimmie Turner. Place of Burial: Hillsboro
Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Thursday, July 17, 2008 3 PM – 8 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorial Donations to the Hillsboro Cemetery
PO Box 49, Hillsboro, MO 63050 or Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 3861 E. Stan
Musial Dr., Springfield, MO 65809. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of
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Norma Jean Lewis, 84 of De Soto, Missouri.
Date of Birth: April 3, 1924 Waverly, Tennessee. Parents: Tom and Artillia (nee
Wooverton) Crawford. Surviving: No. Date of Death: July 15, 2008.The Villa’s, De
Soto, MO. Occupation: Home Health Care Nurse. Married to: husband of 58 years
the late James Edgar Lewis. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Two
Daughters: Phyllis Arleene Wood, Cape Girardeau, MO. Audrey Faye (Ronnie)
Pierce, Franklinton, LA. Two Sons: Charles Anthony (Glenda) Lewis, Pacific, MO.
Terry Wayne (Donna) Lewis, De Soto, MO. (preceded in death by 12 brothers and
sisters, Kathleen, Clyde, Flora, Elmer, John, Elvis, and James Crawford; Mildred
Hassel, Mavis Wright, Violet Wright, Pauline Sawyer; infant Sister)
Grandchildren: 13; Rodney Wood, Rhonda Pierce, Angie McConnell, Paula Johnson,
Tonya Lewis, Julie Duncan, Amy Stubenrauch, Tracie Edmond, Michelle Chandler,
Jamie Degonia, Tiffany Wilson, Trisha Lewis and Todd Lewis. Great Grandchildren:
20. Member of Church: First Free Will Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral
Service Date and Time: Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: First
Free Will Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Bro. Bob Thebeau & Bro.
Charles Miller. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation:
Thursday, July 17, 2008 4 PM – 8:30 PM @ First Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral
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Estelle H. Sellers Rulo, 82 of De Soto, MO.
Date of Birth: November 14, 1925 Cruise, MO. Parents: John & Lucille (Catlett)
Recar. Surviving: No. Date of Death: July 21, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital,
Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Assembly Worker @ Brown Shoe Co. Married to: the
late William Sellers Sr., the late Lawrence Rulo, and Richard Daughtery of De
Soto, MO. Names and address of children: William (Gay) Sellers, Jr. - Hillsboro,
MO. (Preceded in death by: Wilhelmina Haarmann, daughter) Brothers & Sisters:
Angela Pratt – Festus, MO. (Preceded in death by: Mary Eilzabeth Recar, Sally
Coleman, and Genevieve Pelikan, sisters; and one brother James E.
Recar).Grandchildren: Rennee (Tony) Gerber, House Springs, MO; Wilhelmina
(David) Reed, St. Clair, MO; Amea Haarmann, De Soto, MO; Ronald Haarmann Jr.,
Richwoods, MO; William (Karen) Sellers III, Wildwood, MO; and Melissa (Mike
Pitzer) Sellers of Kentucky. Great Grandchildren: Kaley Haarmann, Cameron and
Adam Gerber, and Evan Pitzer. Member of Church: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church,
Richwoods, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 11 AM.
Place of Service: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Richwoods, MO. Officiating:
Father Robert Liss. Place of Burial: St. Stephen’s Cemetery. Visitation:
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from 10 AM – 11 AM St. Stephen’s Catholic Church.
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Augusta "Gussie" F. Herget, 92 of De Soto,
MO. Date of Birth: Nov. 16, 1915 St. Louis, MO. Parents: John H and Henrietta (Kellermann)
Buehn. Surviving: No .Date of Death: July 30, 2008. Hillcrest Care Center, De
Soto, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Date and Place of Marriage: Oct. 3, 1931,
Potosi, MO. Married to: the late John Andrew Herget, Sr. Surviving: No. Names
and address of children: 2 Sons: John "Andy" (Louise) Herget, Jr., Hillsboro,
MO.Henry "Hank" Herget, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: 1 brother: Ervin "Bud"
(Louise) Buehn, Sedalia, MO. 2 Sisters: Lucille Vaughn, St. Louis, MO. Loretta
(Ray) Riggs, St. Louis, MO. Grandchildren: Jerry Wayne (Beverly) Herget and
Carla (Allen) McKay. Great Grandchildren: 4. Great Great Grandchildren: 2.
Member of Lodge/Organizations: Willing Learners Extension, Hillsboro, MO. Member
of Church: Luckey Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time:
Sat. Aug. 2, 2008 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiating: Rev. Paul Eye and Mark Olds. Place of Burial: Luckey Baptist
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Fri. Aug. 1, 2008 from 5-8 PM. Funeral
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