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James M. Fears, Sr.,
66 of Crystal City, passed away April 5, 2009 at Crystal Oaks, Crystal
City, MO. Date of Birth: August 19, 1942 East St. Louis. Parents:
James Edward and Ann L. (nee Novta) Fears. Surviving: No. Occupation: Procurement Officer for U.S.
Government. Divorced. Names and address of children: Michael Fears. James Fears,
Jr. (preceded in death by one son, Lawrence Fears) Grandchildren: Several.
Member of Church: Our Lady Catholic Church, Festus, MO. Graveside Service Date
and Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: Woodlawn
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Deacon Ed Boyer. Place of Burial: Woodlawn
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 2 PM – 5 PM @
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Cyrus William "Pete" Valle, 83 of De Soto, MO, passed away April 7, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. Date of Birth: August 23, 1925 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Lawrence Sterling and Estella (nee Curtis) Valle. Surviving: No. Occupation: Owner of Valle Feed, De Soto, MO. Date & Place of Marriage: August 20, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas. Married to: Delores (nee Labbee) Valle. Surviving: De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Three Daughters: Diana (Douglas) Nord, Lake St. Louis, MO. Linda (Dave) Brandt, De Soto, MO. Denise (Mike) DeRousse, Hillsboro, MO. One Son: Lawrence Valle, De Soto, MO. (preceded in death by one son, Gary Valle) Brothers & Sisters: Three Sisters: Edna Stewart, Murietta, CA. Betty Schempp, Murietta, CA. Martha Phillips, Denver, CO. (preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Delbert, and Edward Valle) Grandchildren: 7. Great-Grandchildren: 2. Member of Lodge/Organizations: had served as Office Manager for ASCS. Member of Church: First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, April 11, 2009 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Gene Smith. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, April 10, 2009 4 PM -8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Robert E. George, 71, of DeSoto entered into
rest April 8, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. He was
a retired conductor for Burlington Northern Railroad. He was an US Army/Marine
veteran who had served his country for 13 years /w 3 Vietnam tours. He was born
April 3, 1938 in St Louis, MO. Funeral service was Tues, April 14, 2009 at Mahn
Twin City Chapel, Festus, Burial was in Shepherd Hills Cemetery, Barnhart, MO Back to Top |
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Michael S. Frazier, 37 of Festus,
Missouri, passed away April 8, 2009 at Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis,
MO. Date of Birth: April 12, 1971 Lebanon, MO. Parents: Danny and Beverly (nee Donigan) Frazier, Woodville, AL. Step-Father: Robert Terrill, St. James, MO.
Grandmother: Fannie Frazier, Scottsboro, AL. Grandmother: Lela Donigan, Lebanon,
MO. Occupation:
Welder. Date & Place of Marriage: November 6, 1999 in Desloge, MO. Married to:
Tammy (nee LaChance) Frazier. Surviving: Festus, MO. Names and address of
children:Two Sons: Dylan Frazier, Woodville, AL. Seth Frazier, Festus, MO.
(preceded in death by one son, Gary D. Frazier) Brothers & Sisters: One Sister:
Kim (Paul) Terrill Johnston, St. James, MO. Member of Lodge/Organizations:
Director of Royal Ambassadors and Sunday School Teacher, Highland. Baptist
Church, Hillsboro, MO. Member of Church: Highland Baptist Church, Hillsboro, MO.
Officiating: Keith Perren. Memorial Celebration: Saturday, April 18, 2009 @
10:00 AM, Highland Baptist Church, Hillsboro, MO. In lieu of flowers memorials
to the Highland Baptist Church, 5030 Highland Baptist Rd., Hillsboro, MO 63050.
Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home,
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Florence E. (Overberg) McBride,
88, of Festus passed away on April 9, 2009, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center
in St. Louis County. Mrs. McBride was a seamstress for E&D Style Shop in Festus
and worked for M.E. A. A. as a manager for a senior center in Park Hills. She
was a member of Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary 253, VFW 1831 Auxiliary
and First Presbyterian Church of Festus. Born January 17, 1922 in New Baden,
Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Henry Frank and Lillian (Griesbaum)
Overberg. She is survived by one son, Dale Wayne (Brenda) Newcomer of French
Village; two daughters: Carole Jean Priest of Missouri and Sandra Ann Whaley of
Desloge; one brother, Jerry (Sandy) Overberg of Crystal City; two sisters: Ruth
Buechting of Festus and Ardelle Hill of California; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A memorial gathering is
schedule for 10 a.m. and a memorial service for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18,
at Mahn Twin City Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Bill Charlton. Memorials may be
made to the American Diabeters Association. Arrangements are under the direction
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Harty M. Nickelson, 95 of De Soto, MO passed away April 10, 2009 at Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: February 16, 1914 in Richwoods, MO. Parents: The late Andrew and Florence (nee Inge) Nickelson. Occupation: Carpenter and worked on a bridge gang for the Railroad. Preceeded in death by his wife Gladys (nee Coleman) Nickelson. Children: Kenneth (wife Kathy) Nickelson – Tacoma, WA, Floyd (wife Shirley) Nickelson – Blackwell, MO, Gary (wife Christine) Nickelson – St. Louis, MO. Preceded in death by a son, Dennis Nickelson; and also by a daughter, Betty June Donnell. Brother: Survived by Robert (wife Mary) Nickelson, Potosi, MO. Preceded in death by one sister: Ione Yarbrough; and seven brothers: Joseph Nickelson, Carl Nickelson, Clyde Nickelson, Cletus Nickelson, Richard Nickelson, Lester Nickelson and James Nickelson. Grandchildren: 7 (preceded in death by grandchildren Mandy Donnell and Robert Donnell). Great-Grandchildren: 13 (preceded in death by great-grandson Timothy Agers) Great-Great-Grandchild: 1. Member of Carpenter’s Local 2214. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Greg McCord. Place of Burial: De Soto City Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, April 13, 2009 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Charli Anna Foundation PO Box 605, Potosi, MO 63664. www.charliannafoundation.org. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Wayne E. Barbeau, SR., passed away at Potosi
Manor on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 28 days.
He was born August 15, 1942 in St. Louis; and was the son of the late Charles E.
and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Barbeau. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen
(Breedlove) Barbeau of Cadet. Mr. Barbeau is also survived by four sons:
Timothy (Linda) Breedlove, Arnold, Wayne (Lisa) Barbeau, Arnold, Michael Barbeau
of Cahokia, Illinois and Dennis Barbeau of Cadet; and one daugher Ruth (Brady)
Large of Cadet; ten grandchildren: Eric, Bradley, Joshua, Justin, Jessica, Cody,
Tyler, Madeline, Charles and Misty; two sisters: Patricia Guccione of St. Louis
and Gail Counts of Brandon, Florida. Along with his parents he was
preceded in death by one grandson, Ryan. Mr. Barbeau was a retired assembly line
worker for Chrysler Corporation. He served in the United States Air Force.
He belonged to United Auto Workers Union #136, and liked watching sports.
Funeral services were held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Wednesday,
April 15, 2009 at 2:00p.m. officiated by Chaplain James Teasley.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements under Mahn's
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Sylvia S. (Brown) King, 74, of Festus
(formerly of Decatur, Alabama), entered into rest April 12, 2009 in Festus, MO.
Born March 19, 1935, in Decatur, AL, to the late Harvey and Edalene (Verner)
Brown. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ray
King. She is survived by daughters: Susan (Gary) Gould of Festus, MO and Robin
(Bob Reinhardt) King of Corpus Christi, TX; and sons: Mike Sutton of St Louis,
MO and Charles (Wendy) Sutton of Decatur, AL; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great
grandchildren. Service was Thurs, April 16, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel,
Festus, MO and burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Crystal
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Larry Frederick Rude, passed away at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City on Monday, April 13, 2009.
He was born on October 17, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois; he was the son of Mary Ann
(Kirker) Rude and the late Craig Rude. He is survived by his loving wife,
Jeaneyl J. (Herman) Hazlett of DeSoto. Mr. Rude is also survived by two sons:
Dennis (Debbie) Rude, Illinois and Jeff (Kelli) Rude of Illinois and a daughter,
Kim Rude of Illinois; four grandchildren: Craig, Carrie, Rachal and Renee;
two sisters: Karen (Gary) Myers of Illinois and Linda (Bill) Noe of
Tennessee and one great niece, Lilian Helmes. Mr. Rude worked in the clerical
department for Catapiller Tractor Company in Peoria and Joliet, Illinois.
He enjoyed working model railroading, and was a partner with his wife in the
Channahon Animal Hospital. He served in the United States Navy during the
Vietnam Era, and was a member of the Flucom United Methodist Church in DeSoto.
Funeral services were held at the Flucom United Methodist Church in DeSoto on
Friday, April 17, with Pastor Steve Richardson officiating. Burial was in
the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials can be
made to the Paralized Veterans of America or the St. Judes Hospital for
Children. Arrangements under Mahn's DeSoto Chapel. Back to Top |
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Cherlene M. Aiken, passed away at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center in Crystal City on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the age of
78 years, 4 months, and 29 days. She was born November 16, 1930 in St.
Louis; she was the daughter of the late Arthur B. and May W. (Bracktendorf)
Hoff. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald O. Aiken of DeSoto. Mrs.
Aiken is also survived by two daughters: Susan (Ernie) Hammon, DeSoto and
Colleen (Bradley) Bischoff of Mineral Point; seven grandchildren: Bill,
Terisa, Daryl, Chris, Brittney, Mike Jr., and Dominque; seven
great-grandchildren: Timothy, Austin, Randall, Jacob, Jasmin, Cyrell and
Parker. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Kathleen Aiken, a son, Mike Aiken and a sister, Delores Fuerst. She
was a switch board operator for United Van Lines, a property manager in real
estate and a member of Hope United Church of Christ, DeSoto. She was also
a member of the Eastern Star and leader for Jobe's Daughters. Funeral services
were held on Saturday, April 18, at the Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto with burial
in the Sunset Memorial Park & Mausoleum in St. Louis. Funeral services
were officiated by Pastor Sharon Maddox. Back to Top
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Robert F. Litteral, 67, of Pevely, Mo entered
into rest April 16, 2009 at his Pevely residence. Born Feb 3, 1942, in
Williamson, West Virginia, to the late Linzy and Bertha (Worley) Litteral. He is
preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Portell) Litteral. He is survived by a
son, Tim (Debbie) Litteral of Imperial, MO; daughters: Cindy (Daniel) Lawrence
of Festus and Debbie Keays of Kentucky; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great
grandchildren. Graveside service was held Sat, May 2, 2009 at Peaceful Ridge
Cemetery, DeSoto, MO. Arrangements under Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO Back to Top |
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Bruce B. Evans,
25, of Crystal City passed away April 17, 2009 at his home. Mr. Evans was a
supply clerk at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. He was a
member of New Apostolic Church in DeSoto, where he was involved with the church
youth group. He was an Eagle Scout, a black belt in tae kwan do and enjoyed
video games. Born May 3, 1983 in Crystal City, he was the son of Jesse and Elke
Evans of Crystal City. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother,
Nathan Evans of Crystal City; three grandparents, Betty Evans of Memphis,
Tennessee, and Lydia and Dieter Kohler of Germany; and a number of aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held April 21 at New
Apostolic Church in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Karl Orlofski. Burial was in
the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to New Apostolc
Church, 4041 Maple Downs Court, DeSoto, 63020 or to the American Cancer Society,
4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Arrangements are under the direction of
Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Back to Top |
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Raymond W. Brooks, 88, of Eureka, MO (formerly of De Soto, MO), passed away April 18, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis County, MO. Date of Birth: March 7, 1921 in De Soto, MO. Parents: The late Andrew Brooks and Virginia M. (nee Brucker) Brooks-Voisey. Occupation: Postal Clerk – U S Post Office. Married to: Verla (nee Mitchell) Brooks. Children: Terry (wife Ronna) Brooks – Arnold, MO. Preceded in death by a daughter, Dixie Long. Survived by son-in-law – Richard Bartz – St. Louis, MO, preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn King. Grandchildren: Lorie (Adam Reisz) Long; Mandy (Wes) Gregory; Shawn Brooks; Aimee (Will) Monrotus and Arah (Ron Jacoby) Brooks. Great-Grandchildren: Grant, Adam, Luke, Olivia, Morgan, Riley, Jakob and Eden. Charter Member of AmVets Post 48, De Soto, MO. Served in US Army during WWII Transferred to MoARNG retiring in 1980. He was a member of 1035th National Guard Maintenance Company, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Dr. G. Michael Rose. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Melvin H. Isaacson, 86, of DeSoto passed away
April 21, 2009 in DeSoto. Mr. Isaacson was an engineer with 3M Corporation and a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a veteran of
the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion in Kansas. Born April 15,
1923, in St. John's, Arizona. He was the son of the late Isaac and Linda (Lewis)
Isaacson. He is survived by two sons: Arthur (Virginia) Isaacson of Hillsboro
and James (Paula) Isaacson of Fort Scott, Kansas; one daughter, Pamela (Kirk)
Larsen of Alburquerque, New Mexico; one daughter-in-law, Glenda Isaacson of
Iola, Kansas; 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by one son, Preston Isaacson; two brothers, and four sisters. Funeral
services were held April 25 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
officiated by Bishop Ben Wright. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Ottawa,
Kansas. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Wanda L. Kearby, 68, Arcadia passed away on April 24, 2009 in Crystal City. Mrs. Kearbey was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed knitting and cooking. Born November 6, 1940 in Poplar Bluff; she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Dorothy L. (Uhl) Cochran. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Kearbey of Arcadia; one daughter, Tracey (Paul) Kearbey-Kuhnert of DeSoto; two grandchildren: Jason and Jodie; and two great-grandchildren Adrian and Hailey. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charlie A. Cochran. Funeral services were held April 28 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by Bishop Ben Wright. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Edna Ella (Howell) Dolde, 87, of DeSoto
entered into rest April 25, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal
City. Born June 20, 1921, in Deer River, MN, to the late Edward & Esther
(Peterson) Howell. She is survived by daughters: Carol (John) Williams of
Festus, Beverly Meppiel of Troy, MO and Marsha (Steve) Huffman of Sunset Hills,
MO; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. In
addition to her parents she is preceded in death by previous husbands; August
Rasch and Arthur Hartmann; daughter, Lorraine Warren; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.
Service was Wed, April 29, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was in
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Billie J. (Crocker) Cooper, 74, of DeSoto
(formerly of Hillsboro) entered into rest April 25, 2009 at her DeSoto
residence. Born Oct 28, 1934, in St Louis, MO. to the late Roy & Helen (Byrd)
Crocker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Cooper. She is
survived by son, George Rawson of Hillsboro and daughter, Travise (Frank)
Jackson of Arnold; sister, Wanda Warren of St Louis; 3 grandchildren; and 6
great grandchildren. Service was Thurs, April 30, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel,
Festus. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Back to Top |
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John Clayton Murray, 64 of Desloge, passed away April 30, 2009 Country Meadows of Park Hills, Inc.; Park Hills, MO. Date of Birth: September 3, 1944 Born: St. Louis, Missouri. Parents: Clayton Murray and Alice Marguerite (nee Ruff) Murray Boyer. Surviving: No. . Occupation: Production Worker at a Sheltered Workshop. Never Married. Survived by several cousins. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, May 2, 2009 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: John Davis. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, May 2, 2009 @ 11:00 AM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Cordell E. Johnson, 72, of DeSoto passed away April 30, 2009 in DeSoto. Ms. Johnson owned and operated Johnson's Cafe. She was a cook at the Old Orchard Inn for more than 10 years, she was cook at the Villas and owned a catering business. Born December 27, 1936 in DeSoto, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Morine (Townson) King. She is survived by two daughters: Tobi Colls of St. Louis and Tracy Johnson of Festus; one son, Kevin (Kathy) Johnson of Festus; one sister, Lois (Bernard) Bingham of DeSoto; six grandchildren: Brandi, Tiffani, Brittani, Joshua, Taylor and Austin; five great-grandchildren: Jakoby, Amaya, Jawan, Jorden and Jaidyn; and one nephew, Corey Cooper. She was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Johnson and a brother, Charles King. Funeral services were held May 7 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Ron Luellen. Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the DeSoto Food Pantry. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto chapel. |
