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Kermit S. Cook Jr.,
age 63, of Festus, MO, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born on May 5, 1948, in St Louis,
MO to the late Lillian (Williams) and Kermit S. Cook Sr. He is survived
by his spouse: Mary Brown Cook of St Louis, MO, son: John (Kelly) Cook
of St Louis, daughters: Jessica Cook of St Louis, Kathleen Cook of St
Louis and Marilyn Cook of St Louis, grandchildren: Jaren, Spencer,
Adrien, Gabriel and Solomon, sisters: Lucretia (Felix) Dukes of Lenexa,
KS, Kimberly (Paul) Bass of St Louis, MO, Joshlyn (Keith) Johnson of St
Louis, and Lola Underwood of Festus, brother: Jeffrey Bingham of St
Louis, stepmother: Priscilla (Gray) Bingham Cook of Festus, uncles and
aunts: Ernest and Evelyn Cook of Festus, MO and Latham and Rose Robinson
of St Louis, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Kermit was a retired Tech Sergeant from the United States Air
Force. He served his country during the Vietnam War and was enlisted
from July 1967 - July 1987. He was a member of the Mt Olive Missionary
Baptist Church of Crystal City where he sang in the church choir. He
loved singing, computers and telling jokes.
Visitation:
Date: Monday, February 6, 2012. Time: 10:00am-12:00pm.
Visitation Location:
Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins, Festus, Missouri.
Service:
Date: Monday, February 6, 2012. Time: 12:00 noon.
Service Location: Mahn Twin City Chapel.
Interment: Jefferson
Barracks National Cemetery.
Reverend Freeman Robinson to officiate services.
Memorials/Donations:
American Diabetes Association, 425 South Woods Mill Road, Town and
Country, MO 63017 |
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Sophie Rea Eoff,
Age: 1 day, Hillsboro, MO, passed away February 2, 2012 at Cardinal
Glennon Children’s Hospital. She was born February 1, 2012 at St. Louis,
MO St. Claire Hospital, Fenton, MO. She is survived by her Parents:
Abraham “Abe” Joseph and Crystal Marie (nee Ribble) Eoff, Hillsboro, MO;
Grandparents: Kevin & Michelle “Micki” Eoff, Dittmer, MO, Sherrlyn &
Shawn Edgar, De Soto, MO, Jeff & Karen Ribble,
Ellington, MO; Great Grandparents: Charles & Anna Eoff, Ware, MO,
Robbie Parish, St. Louis, MO, Ben & Carolyn Workman, Winchester, TN,
Lloyd Ribble, Black, MO; Great Great Grandparents: Mable Ribble, Black,
MO. Funeral Service: Saturday,
February 25, 2012 @ 2:00 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiated by: Rev. Scott Lohse. Visitation: Saturday, February 25, 2012
from 1 PM – 2 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Donald Fitzgerald,
age 78 of Hillsboro, MO, passed away Feb. 2, 2012
at Baisch Nursing Center, De Soto, MO. He was a Teacher & Middle
School Principal for the Hillsboro R-III District for 31 Years, retiring
in 1998 Born Nov. 3, 1933 in
Elvins, MO, he was the Son of
the late Marvin & Virgie (Chrisco) Fitzgerald. He is survived by his
Wife: Margaret Fitzgerald, Hillsboro, MO; Children: John (Jane)
Fitzgerald – Owensboro, KY, Jane Ellen Fitzgerald – Spring Hill, KS;
Brother-in-law: James Weber – Independence, MO; Sisters-in-law: Mary
Alice Weber & Merlin Weber of De Soto; Grandchildren: 2 Tyler & Lori
(Jonathon) Bequette; Great Grandchildren: 2
Isaiah & Alex; Nieces: Sandra (Gale) Marler of Elvins, MO and
Judy (John) Rasche of Decatur, IL; (Survived by many nieces and
nephews). He was on the Board of Trustees at Jefferson College; Served
as mayor of Hillsboro. Member of Church: Hillsboro United Methodist
Church. Funeral Service: Private. Officiated by: Rev. Dr. David Webster.
Interment: De Soto City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Janet P. Lane,
age 61, of DeSoto, entered into rest on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in
Crystal City, Missouri. Janet was born on July 7, 1950 to the late Buddy
and Mae (Rockwell) Waters in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a member of
the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and worked in the healthcare industry. She is
survived by her husband, Vernon Lane of DeSoto, son, Jeffrey (Sonya)
Schneider of Ferguson, daughter, Pamela Seeley of DeSoto, grandchildren
John and Angelica, and Great granddaughter, Layla, brother, Richard,
sisters, Gloria, Diane, Barbara, Patricia and Deborah. She was preceded
in death by her parents and brothers, Tommy, Michael, David, and Sonny.
Visitation:
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012 Time: 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Visitation Location:
Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Service:
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012. Time: 5:00 pm.
Service Location: Mahn
DeSoto Chapel. Interment:
Private Memorials/Donations: Donor’s Choice.
Brother Brian Law will officiate the service. |
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Delores L. Jackson,
age76 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away February 2, 2012 at her
residence in De Soto, MO. She was an Executive Assistant at Jefferson
College. Born May 6, in
Herculaneum, MO, she was the Daughter of the late Ralph B. and Irene V.
(nee Boyer) Eaton . She was also
preceded in death by her Husband, the late Leonard L. “Jim” Jackson. She
is survived by her Children: James L. Jackson, De Soto, MO, Michael
(Rebecca) Jackson, Hudson, FL;Brothers & Sisters: Mary (the late Tom)
Reynolds, Ogden, UT, Ralph (Gloria) Eaton, St. George, UT, Evelyn
Zampedri, Ogden, UT, Nancy (Ron) Berrett, Ogden, UT. Memorial Service:
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 7:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home. Officiated by: Greg
McCord. Place of Inurnment:
National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, February
7, 2012 from 4 PM – 7 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an
expression of sympathy memorials to the Humane Society of Missouri.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home. |
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Charles Simon “Sam” Jokerst,
age 88, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Friday, February 3, 2012
at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born October 4, 1923 in Crystal City the son of the late
Martha (nee Schwent) and Henry Jokerst. He is survived by sisters
Marcella Cunningham of Crystal City, Corella Caldwell and husband Dwight
of Crystal City, Millie McClanahan of Festus and a brother Raymond
Jokerst and wife Barbara of Galion, Ohio. In addition to his parents he
is preceded in death by a brother Herbert Jokerst, brother-in-laws Jack
Cunningham, Norville Wall, Roger McClanahan, a sister Florence Wall and
sister-in-law Nan Jokerst. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in
Crystal City where he ushered and served mass for many years.
He also helped establish the St. Vincent DePaul society and Food
Pantry at Sacred Heart. He
was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus #1230, a
member of VFW Post #3777 and umpire for the Twin City Little League.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and
landed on Normandy Beach. Visitation Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 3:00
P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.
Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 6, 2012 at Sacred Heart
Church in Crystal City officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. |
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Patricia Kay “Patty” Berry Rhodes,
age 44 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away February 3, 2012 at her
esidence in De Soto, Missouri. She was a Physicians Assistant for a
Podiatrist; alsoworked for De Soto Community Church of God. Born June
28, 1967 in Crystal City, Missouri, she was the Daughter W. Glenwood and
Carolyn C. (nee Zoph) Berry, De Soto, MO. Along with her parents she is
survived by her Mother-in-Law: Ilene Smiddy, De Soto, MO, her Husband
Carl “Dusty” Rhodes, De Soto, MO; Children: Casey Rhodes, De Soto, MO,
Cheston Rhodes, De Soto, MO, Claira Rhodes, De Soto, MO; Brothers &
Sisters: Glenn Allen Berry, De Soto, MO, Scott Berry, De Soto, MO.
Member of Church: De Soto Community Church of God, De Soto, MO.
Organizations: Patty was an accomplished artist who did many individual
paintings and portraits and who also did window painting for many local
businesses. Memorial Service: Saturday, February 11, 2012 @ 11:00 AM at
De Soto Community Church of God. Officiated by: Pastor Steve Leach.
Memorial Gathering: Friday, February 10, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy
memorials to De Soto Contact, P.O. Box 552, De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral
arrangements under the directions of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Kermit "Dale" Nall, age 78, of Festus, MO, entered into rest on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his residence. Born on January 24, 1934, in Bismarck, Missouri to the late Bryan and Delores (Kannady) Nall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Doris J (Sikes) Nall who died in January of 2011. He is survived by his daughter: Lea Ann (Jerry Williams) Nall of Festus, MO, grandchildren: Carrie Ann (Josh) Boyer of Festus, MO and Jay Dale Tyler of Festus, MO, great grandchildren: Landrey Brielle Boyer and Nolen Joshua Boyer of Festus, MO and sister: Wilma "Banny" (James) Theodoro of Crystal City, MO. He was a retired truck driver for Truck Transport. He was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of the Grace Center of Festus. He loved fishing, skating, bowling and adored his grandkids. Memorial service to be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6:00pm at the Grace Center, 1401 West Main, Festus. Interment private. Donations to the Grace Center preferred. Pastor Ryan Sutton to officiate services. |
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Mickey A. Boles, Sr., 66,
of DeSoto entered into rest on February 5, 2012 at his residence. Born
February 21, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN.; he was the son of the late Carl
and Pearl (nee McDonald) Boles. He is survived by his loving wife of 49
years, Jean (nee Ruble) Boles of DeSoto. Mr. Boles was a US Navy veteran
having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a Commercial Aviation
Fueler at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. He loved
basketball, enjoyed fishing, traveling and riding ATV's and motorcycles.
Along with his wife, he is also survived by a son, Mickey A. (Cindy)
Boles, Jr. of Rolla, MO; two daughters, Tammy (Thomas) Turner of
Elsberry, MO. and Nataye (Donnie) Recar of DeSoto; two brothers, Eddie
(Sue) Cowsert of Ironton and Tommy (Lisa) Cowsert of Virginia; two
sisters, Connie (David) Jones of Branson, MO and Patty (Mike) Nelson of
Minnesota; four grandchildren, Mickey III, Ashley Jean, Dustin and
Brandon; three great-grandchildren, Miranda, Noah and Hunter Lee. Deacon
Ed Boyer will officiate the funeral ceremony.
Visitation:
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 . Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
Visitation Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.
Service: Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Time: 11:00am.
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LaVerne M. Johnson,
age 93, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
She was born February 2, 1919 in Southeast Missouri, the daughter
of the late Blanche and Herbert Holliday.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph Francis Johnson, a brother Herbert Holliday and sister
Velma Holliday. After her
parents death she was raised by an aunt, the late Marie Daues. She is
survived by daughters Janet L. Alcott and husband James of Festus, and
Mary Francis Hazelwood and husband David G. of St. Charles, Missouri,
sons Robert W. Johnson and wife Lee Ann of Wildwood, Missouri and Ralph
H. Johnson of Wildwood, grandchildren Jimmy and Tara Alcott, Julia and
Caitlin Johnson, Ashleigh Steib and husband Charlie, Adam and Lindsay
Johnson, and Laura Williams and husband Todd, great-grandchildren Meghan
and Braden Williams. Visitation 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday,
February 8, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, then visitation
9:00 A.M. until services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 9, 2012
at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal City, Missouri officiated by
Pastor Jarold Rux.
Interment Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus. Memorials preferred
to the Alzheimers Association or Charity of the Donor’s Choice. |
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Robert Peter “Bob” Martin, Jr.,
age 91 of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at
Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was
born July 11, 1920 in Plattin, Missouri the son of the late Odelia
“Olivia” (nee DeVoto) and Robert Peter Martin, Sr.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sons
Stephen and Wayne and a brother-in-law Kenneth. He is survived by
daughters Betty and husband Robert of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, Debora
and Connie, a daughter-in-law Janet, a half-brother Clarence “Butch” of
Festus, a sister Dorothy, 6 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. He
was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, VFW Post #3777,
American Legion Post #253, a foreman in the warehouse department at
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and a United States Navy veteran.
Visitation at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, from 10:00 A.M. Friday,
February 10, 2012 until time of mass at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Fr.
Edward Nemeth. Interment
Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to the Ronald
McDonald House or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. |
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Elnora Head,
age 87 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away February 7, 2012 at Crystal
Oaks Nursing Facility in Crystal City, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born
September 28, 1924 in Boothspoint, TN, she was the Daughter of the late
John and Blanche Margaret (nee Eskridge) McBride. She was also preceded
in death by her Husband: the late James Allen Head. She is survived by
her Children: James “Larry” (Sharon) Head, De Soto, MO (preceded in
death by sons, Daniel, Kenneth, and Robert Head; daughter, Alice
Ridenour); Brothers & Sisters: Martha Steele, Marion, Arkansas, Gene
McBride, Paxton, Illinois, (preceded in death by siblings, Kenneth,
John, George, & Frank McBride; Mildred Hardy); Grandchildren: 13
(preceded in death by one grandson, Shawn Head); Great Grandchildren:
Numerous; Great Great Grandchildren: yes. Graveside Service:
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at
10:00 AM at Hillsboro Cemetery. Place of Burial:
Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Friday, February
10, 2012 from 5 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an
expression of sympathy memorial donations to Alzheimers Association of
St. Louis, MO. Funeral arrangements under the direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Robert Eugene Johnston,
age 66 of |
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Kevin T. Mabery,
37, of DeSoto passed away on February 8, 2012 at St. Alexius Hospital in
St. Louis. Mr Mabrey worked as a laborer. He was an active
member of Narcotics Anonymous and a volunteer with the DeSoto Stocking
Stuffers program. Born September 12, 1974, in St. Louis; he was
the son of Alice (Mike) York Mabery Frisse of Marine, Illinois, and the
late Melvin K. Mabery St. In addition to his mother, he is survived by
his wife, Mary Mabery of DeSoto; a daughter, Taylor Mabery of DeSoto; a
brother, Melvin Mabery, Jr. of Potosi; a sister, Sharon Mabery of
Collinsville, Illinois; his father-in-law, Russ Chapman of DeSoto; two
brothers-in-law; Russ Chapman Jr. and nathan Chapman, and a nephew,
Scott Mabery. Funeral services were held Feb 13 at the Mahn Funeral
Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Reverend David Spillman.
Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be
made to the Family. Arrangements were by Mahn Funeral Home. |
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Geneva Bernice Mattison,
age 84 of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, formerly of
Herculaneum, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 8,
2012, at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. She was born January
31, 1928 in Herculaneum, Missouri the daughter of the late Mary Edna
(nee Politte) and Ervin Curtis Cawvey. In addition to her parents she
was preceded in death by her husband Russell K, Mattison, Sr., son
Russell K. Mattison, Jr., daughter Janet L. Dalton and brother Walter
Cawvey. She is survived by sons Ricky L. Mattison and wife Barbara of
Wendell, North Carolina, Darrell G. Mattison of St. Marys, Missouri,
John G. Mattison and wife Melissa of Big Spring, Missouri, Dennis E.
Mattison of Bloomsdale, Missouri and Homer L. Mattison and wife Gidgett
of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, daughters Marie Coplin and husband Thomas
of Herculaneum, Missouri, Michelle S. Vaeth and husband Lyle of Ste.
Genevieve, Missouri and Geneva A Mattison of St. Marys, Missouri,
sisters Clara Viverito and husband Andy of Marion, Illinois, Velda
Coplin of Festus, Missouri and Janet Kautz and husband Terry of Coos
Bay, Oregon, son-in law Darrell Dalton of Festus, Missouri, 23
grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00
P.M., Friday, February 10, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in
Pevely, Missouri with funeral services 10:00 A.M, Saturday, February 11,
2012 with Mr. John G. Mattison officiating. Interment
Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus, Missouri.
Memorials preferred to the American Lung Association.
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Edward A. Courtoise,
63, of Barnhart passed away February 9, 2012, at his home. Mr.
Courtois was a shear operator for Southwest Steel and a member of
Teamsters Union Local 688. Born Oct 6, 1948, in Mineral Point, he
was the son of the late Raymond and Zelma (Dalton) Courtois. He is
survived by his wife of 43 years, Katherine "Kathy" (Edwards) Courtois;
two sons, Edward Paul (Laura) Courtois of Blackwell and Jason Scott
(Amy) Courtois of Crystal City; five grandchildren, Kyle, Ashley, Caleb,
Annabelle and Kirsten; and three sister, Nora (Bob)Lawrence of St.
Louis, Glenda Courtois of Indiana and Audrey of Chicago, Illinois.
He was precded in death by five brothers: Frank Courtois, Jesse
Courtois, Lloyd Courtois, Bucky Courtois and Dennis Courtois.
Funeral services were held February 14, 2012 at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto
Chapel, officiated by the Reverend Gene Moses. Burial was in the
Sunset Hills Cemetery in Potosi. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108.
Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto
Chapel.
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Joan Ann LaGarce,
age 70, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
She was born June 27, 1941 in Flat River, Missouri the daughter
of the late Belva Mae (nee Watson) and Alvin Leigh.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her three
spouses, Harold Lee Driemeier, Phillip Ray Nelson and Wilber John
LaGarce. She is survived by a son Harold Lee Driemeier II and wife Keely
of Fenton, Missouri, a daughter Deanna Savage and husband Todd of
Festus, grandchildren Harold Lee Driemeier |
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Howard Edward O’Brien,
age 55, of Blackwell, Missouri, passed away on February 11, 2012, in
Crystal City, Missouri. He was born August 15, 1956, in St. Louis,
Missouri. Howard and his wife Linda were married May 2, 1987, in Affton,
Missouri. He had worked a longtime for Twin City Toyota, and was a
member of Blackwell Baptist Church. He is survived by, Wife-Linda
O’Brien (nee Lowe) of Blackwell, Missouri; Daughter-Jessica (Tom)
Keightley, of Pevely, Missouri; Son-Michael (Deanna) Kearney, of Festus,
Missouri; Son-Robert O’Brien, of Blackwell, Missouri; Brother-Doug
O’Brien, of Bonne Terre, Missouri; Brother John (Judy) O’Brien, of
Arnold, Missouri; Sister-Chris (Mark) Astroth, of Hillsboro, Missouri;
Sister-Maureen (David) Bollner, of Barnhart, Missouri; Sister-Deanna
Diringer, of St. Louis, Missouri; Mother-Kay O’Brien, of Bonne Terre,
Missouri. Also survived by, Grandchildren-Trenton O’Brien, Collin
Snyder, Morgan Kearney and Luna O’Brien. Preceded in death by,
Father-Robert L. O’Brien. Memorial Gathering-Saturday February 18, 2012,
at 11 a.m. at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri.
Memorial Service-Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. in the
Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Interment of his ashes will take
place at a later time. Memorials to- Howard O’Brien Benefit Fund, C/O of
Eagle Bank and Trust Arnold, Missouri. |
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Dustin Kevin Young,
age 24, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 in
Festus. He was born March
17, 1987 in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the son of Kelly (nee Collins) and
Fred Young of Festus. Other
family members are grandparents Fred and Virginia Young of Bloomsdale,
Missouri and the late Joann Collins and Robert Collins of Festus, a son
Trenton Kevin Young of Festus, a brother Matthew Young and wife Andrea
of Crystal City, Missouri, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is a
member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely, Missouri and had worked LMC
Industries in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation after 4:00 P.M. with
funeral services at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Vinyard
Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri, officiated by Pastor Mart
Thompson of Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely.
Interment in Herculaneum City Cemetery, Herculaneum, Missouri. |
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Homer Lee “Chigger” Boyer,
age 79, of Valle Lake, DeSoto, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February
12, 2012, at his residence.
He was born August 17, 1932 in Brickeys, Missouri the son of the
late Bertha (nee Aubuchon) and Oliver Boyer.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first
wife Frances Lee (nee Becker) Boyer and a daughter Linda Bailey. He is
survived by his second wife Cecelia “Joan” (nee Vessell) Thurman Boyer,
daughters Susan Pendley and husband Randal of Blackwell, Missouri and
Cindy Hulsey and husband Chris of Desloge, Missouri, a brother Wayne
Boyer and wife Bev of Valle Lake, DeSoto, grandchildren Leighanna and
Kristi Hulsey, Tony Boyer, Randi, Alysa and Kris Pendley and a
great-grandson Keegan Ransom. He served in the United States Air Force
during the Korean War, was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal
City, Missouri, a retired supervisor from Missouri Natural Gas Co., a
member of the Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge, the Amvets, VFW #3777 and
American Legion #253 where he was a past Post and District Commander and
awarded the 2005 Distinguished Legionaire of American Legion Zone 4.
Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, February 13, 2012 at Vinyard
Funeral Home in Festus.
Funeral 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in
Crystal City. Interment in
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials preferred to the Army Emergency Relief Fund, U.S.O.,
Disabled American Veterans or the American Cancer Society.
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Lorraine Mary Papin,
age 91, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 12,
2012. She was born December
4, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Thomas and Rena
Debosek. She is survived by her husband Stanton J. Papin, son Robert T.
“Bob” Papin and wife Laverne of Festus, Missouri, daughter Judith M.
Whitley of Festus, grandchildren Clint Papin, Michael (Jennifer) Papin,
Angela Blechle and David (Jodi Thomas) Hill, great- grandchildren
Michael David Bayer, Brittany Blechle, Reagan Hill, Chase Papin and
Brenna Papin. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City
and had worked at Jefferson Memorial Hospital for 32 years as a
Registered Nurse.Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 14,
2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Sacred
Heart Church in Crystal City.
Interment in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials preferred to Sacred Heart Church. |
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William A. Zoll, age 75 of Fletcher, Missouri, passed away February 12, 2012 at his residence in Fletcher, MO. He was Owner/Operator of Pest-Ex Extermination, St. Louis, MO. Born April 30, 1936 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late William J. Zoll and the late Caroline R. (nee Allen) Zoll Heady and Step-Father: the late Herman Heady. He is survived by his Wife: Sherry L. (nee Vincent) Zoll, Fletcher, MO; Children: John Zoll. David Zoll, Sherrie Zoll; Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Vincent Zoll); Sister-in-Law: Pat Zoll, Owensville, MO; Step-Brothers: Richard (Leah) Heady, Lancaster, CA, Wayne (Linda) Heady, Salt Lake City, UT; Grandchildren: Yes; Survived by Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Service: Friday, February 17, 2012 @ 11:00 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Greg McCord. Place of Burial: Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Ware, MO. Visitation: Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Meals on Wheels, De Soto, MO or the Open Door Animal Sanctuary, House Springs, MO. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Robert P. “Rob” Powell Jr.,
age 32, of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away on February 15, 2012, in De
Soto, Missouri. He was born March 17, 1979, in St. Louis, Missouri. He
was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by, Father-Robert P. Powell Sr,
of Farmington, Missouri, Mother-Gail Lynn Britton of Hillsboro,
Missouri, Brother-Christopher Powell, of Hillsboro, Missouri,
Nephew-Anthony Allen Powell, of Festus, Missouri, Niece-Ashlynn Marie
Powell, of Festus, Missouri. Preceded in death by, Aunt-Sharon Milne
(nee Britton). Memorial Gathering-Saturday February 25, 2012, from 11am
to 1pm at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorial
Service-Saturday February 25, 2012, at 1pm in the Robert D. Brown
Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials to- Harris House Recovery Center, St.
Louis, Missouri. Would be appreciated by the family. |
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Norma Fay Butler,
age 82, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at
Woodland Manor in Festus.
She was born March 13, 1929 in Crystal City, Missouri the daughter of
the late Velma T. (nee Morrison) and Chester Butler. She is survived by
brothers William Butler and wife Sharon of Festus, Bruce Butler of
Crystal City, a sister Wanda LaFfoon of Chesterfield, Missouri and a
sister-in-law Jean Rhyan of Belleville, Illinois. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in death by a brother Gerald Butler and a
brother-in-law Wallace LaFfoon. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church
in Festus and a retired manager for Boatmen’s Bank. Visitation Thursday,
February 23, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home,
Festus and then from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M.
Friday, February 24, 2012 at Faith Baptist Church, 11835 County Road CC,
Festus, officiated by Rev. Matt Culbertson.
Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri.
Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. |
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Rita Marie Heffner,
age 76 of Fenton, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at
St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born March 1, 1935 in Worcester, Massachusetts the
daughter of the late Margaret (nee Carbonary) and Ignazio D’Ambra. She
is survived by daughters Ginny Diamond and husband Gregg of Whitehall,
Pennsylvania, Theresa Yavorski and husband Michael of Nazareth,
Pennsylvania, Becky Hill and husband Troy of Cadet, Missouri, a son
Harold Heffner, Jr. of Easton, Pennsylvania, her twin sister Rose Locke
of Fenton, sisters Josephine Ciarletto of Worcester and Francis Ceffalo,
grandchildren Melissa Bush, Hope Hill, Alyssa Hill and Hayley Hill,
great-grandchildren Julie and Aiden Yavorski. She is preceded in death
by brothers and sisters Michael D’Ambra, Dolly Perkins, Mary Studley and
Annie Duncan. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 21,
2012 with services 2:00 P.M. Wednesday February 22, 2012, at Vinyard
Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri, officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink
of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, Missouri.
Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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Scott H. Kohls,
age: 40, of De Soto, Missouri, passed February 16, 2012 at Saint Louis
University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was an Operations Manager for Mid
American Foods. Born April 9, 1971 in Creve Coeur, MO. He is survived by
his Parents: Ken Lee and Sandra Dee (nee Perkins) Kohls of Republic, MO;
his Wife: Carol (nee Gillam)
Kohls, De Soto, MO; Children: Brenden Kohls, De Soto, MO; Christian
Kohls, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Kimberle (Robert) Balsman,
Longmont, CO; Aunt & Godmother: Pam Labbee. Member of Church: Redeemer
Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO. Organizations: Volunteer for De Soto
Little League and De Soto Football Club. Funeral Service: Tuesday,
February 21, 2012 @ 10:00 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO.
Officiated by: Rev. Dr. G. Michael Rose. Place of Burial: Woodlawn
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, February 20, 2012 from 4 PM –
8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under
the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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James “Jimbo” Atkins,
age 62, of Hillsboro, Missouri. Passed away on February 17, 2012, at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born
December 2, 1949, in Keyser, West Virginia. Jim and his wife Lorrie were
married August 26, 1983, in Junction City, Kansas. Jim was a Vietnam U.S
Army veteran. Survived by: Wife-Lorrie Atkins (nee Lang) of Hillsboro
Missouri. Son- Corey (Heather) Atkins of Hillsboro Missouri. Son- Jimi
(Sterling) Atkins of Imperial Missouri. Brother- Donald (Rose) Atkins of
Delaware Ohio. Also survived by
four grandchildren- Landen , Van, Carson and Layla. Preceded in
death by: Father-
Donald Marshal Atkins.
Mother-Mildred Atkins (nee Conley). Visitation: Tuesday February 21,
2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sandy Baptist Church Hillsboro,
Missouri. Funeral: Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Sandy Baptist
Church, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment: Sandy Baptist Church Cemetery,
Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorials to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Judith Marie “Judy” Revelle,
Age: 65,of Richwoods, MO, passed
away Feb 17, 2012 at her home in Richwoods, MO. She was a retired
employee of the State of Missouri, Division of Family Services. Born
Jan. 5, 1947 in East St. Louis, IL, she was the Daughter of the late
Augustus “Gus” Thomas DeClue, Sr. and Judith Maxine (nee Farnham)
DeClue. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter. She is
survived by her Brother & Sister: Augustus T. “Gus” (Doris) DeClue Jr.
Festus, Jane Grasso, Viburnam, Janice Hanson, Festus; Sister-in-law:
Patty “Bingo” DeClue, Richwoods. (Preceded in death by one brother:
William A. “Bill” DeClue and by a brother-in-law: James Hanson);
Nephews: William A. “Billy” DeClue Jr., C. Stephen DeClue, Augustus T.
“Auggie” DeClue III; Nieces: Sandy Knotts, Vera (Charles, IV “Chuck”)
Dacus, Kayley De Clue, Olivia (Michael) Moses; Great nephews:
Alan DeClue, Justin Shelley, and Sean Moses; Great nieces:
Danielle Knotts, Kristen Knotts, Charlee Dacus, and Hannah DeClue. A
1964 graduate of St. Pius X
High School she was an accomplished poet, photographer, and floral
arranger. She was a member of Church: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church.
Funeral Service Date and Time: Wed. Feb. 22, 11:00 am. Place of Service:
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Father Robert Liss.
Interment: Horine Cemetery, Richwoods, MO. Visitation: Tuesday Feb. 21,
4:00 – 8:00pm. Funeral under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. |
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Kristine Cecilia Schell,
age 40, of Festus, Missouri passed away
Saturday, February 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with lymphoma.
She was born April 18, 1971 in St.
Louis, the daughter of Bill and Kathleen (nee Dunn) Woodard.
In addition to her parents, she is
survived by her husband Dave Schell and her son Dawson; her brother Greg
Woodard and wife Wendy; her mother and father-in-law Vernon and Sharon
Schell; her brother-in-law Dan Schell and maternal grandmother Mickey
Dunn.
She is also survived by two nephews
Cody and Derek Woodard, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was a very special “Aunt Krissy” to
Sydney, Isabelle, Anna and Otto Donaldson, Avery, Eli and Emme Frimml,
Kole Williams, Carlee Patillo and Zoe Warren.
She was preceded in death by three
grandparents, George D. Dunn, William Woodard, Sr. and Ann Woodard. Kris
attended Mineral Area College on a basketball scholarship and continued
to play basketball and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical
Therapy from Maryville University.
She was a specialist in certified hand
therapy, an ASTYM certified provider, and the Assistant Clinical
Director at Pro-Rehab’s Festus facility. Kris was an avid athlete,
competing in several marathons, duathlons and triathlons.
She believed in living life to its
fullest and was a true inspiration to all who knew her.
Her adventurous spirit led her to a
myriad of experiences, like skydiving, hiking the Grand Canyon, climbing
the Great Wall of China and studying abroad, along with countless other
adventures.
Although if asked, she would tell you
her greatest adventure was Motherhood. A Celebration of Life will be
held at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri on Wednesday, February
22, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
memorial donations be made to Pedal the Cause-Bartlett’s Bikers, in
memory of Kris Schell, 1001 Craig Road, Suite 450, St. Louis, Missouri
63141. |
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Bobby Ray Smith,
age 55 of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 18,
2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born February 26, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of
the late Ella (nee Crocker) and Harold Smith. He is survived by his wife
Judy (nee Smith) Smith, a daughter Angela Smith of Ste. Genevieve, a son
Zachary J. Smith and wife Kayla of Ste. Genevieve, a sister Sharon Smith
of Fenton, Missouri, brothers Charles Nash and wife Susan of Festus,
Missouri and Harold Wayne Smith and wife Pat of Granite City, Illinois,
4 Grandchildren, Kayla, Shelby, Hanna and Nicholas. He was a truck
driver for Waste Management Company. Private Family Services to be held.
Arrangements by Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri. |
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Obadiah "Obe" Henderson, 80,
of DeSoto, entered into rest on February 19, 2012 at Jefferson Regional
Medical Center in Crystal City. "Obe" owned Obe's Smoke House and was a
production worker for Ford Automobile Plant. He was a member of U.A.W.
Local #325 and the DeSoto Community Church. Mr. Henderson was born
November 14, 1931, in New Madrid, Missouri, to the late Climme and Lily
(Robinson) Henderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odessa
(Evans) Henderson on March 8, 2011. Survived by a son, Dennis "Butch"
Henderson of Tampa, Florida; a daughter, Loretta Henderson of DeSoto;
sister, Izeny Thomas of St. Louis; five grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded
by a daughter, Karen Kinder; two brothers: Frank Henderson and Cleophus
Henderson; five sisters: Esther Miller, Burdessa Reed, Angelan Farris,
Flavus Dukes and Ruthie Mae Henderson.
Visitation:
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Visitation Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.
Service: Date: Monday, February 27, 2012 Time: 10:00am.
Service Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto.
Interment: Peaceful Ridge Cemetery.
Rev Steve Leach and Rev Gene Moses will officiate the funeral service.
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Virginia Rose Case-Robinson, age 85, entered into rest Feb 19, 2012 at her Hillsboro residence. She was born Dec 6, 1926 in St Louis, MO. She had been employed for 25 as a medical transcriptionist for the State of Missouri. A private service was held.Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. |
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Clifford Thomas French,
age 86, of Festus, Missouri, passed away
Monday, February 20, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in
Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born September 9, 1925 in
Mineral Point, Missouri the son of the late Alyce May (nee Byington) and
Roy Quentin French. He is survived by his wife Betty Jane (nee Barrett)
French, a daughter Patricia Ann Wolfe and husband Frank of Festus, a son
Timothy Alan French and wife Rita of Jefferson City, Missouri, sisters
Betty L. French of Crystal City and Nadine Kohler of Festus, 5
Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. In addition to his parents he
is preceded in death by a brother Karl French and his late wife Trudy
and a sister Viola Whipple and her late husband Kennett. He was a
retired Postal Worker for the Festus Post Office, a member of the First
Christian Church/Disciples of Christ in Festus, the Shekinah Masonic
Lodge # 256, VFW Post #3777, the American Legion, and Past President of
the Ozark Beagle Club.
He was a World War II Veteran of the
United States Navy serving three years as a corpsman in the First Marine
Division where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Visitation from 4:00 P.M.
to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in
Festus and then from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 10:00 A.M.,
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at First Christian Church/Disciples of
Christ in Festus, Missouri officiated by Rev. Joel Aurand.
Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens,
Crystal City.
Memorials preferred to First Christian
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Rusty August Piva, 19, of DeSoto entered into rest Monday,
February 20, 2012. Rusty was a Senior at DeSoto High School; who enjoyed
fishing, bowling and hanging out with friends. He was born October 9,
1992 in Crystal City. Survived by his father, Timothy A. (Gwen Roy) Piva
of Cahokia, Il,; his mother, Gayle (Bill Smith) Johnson of Festus; two
brothers: Claude Piva of Festus and Dustin Piva of Cahokia, Il;
grandmothers: Rosemary Shaver, DeSoto, Marilyn Johnson, Festus, and
Sandra Piva, Fenton; and grandfather, Gerald Piva, Bloomsdale;
step-mother, Becky Hinch, DeSoto; and step-father, Daniel Shaver, DeSoto
and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his grandfather, Delmar Johnson and step-grandfather, Bobbie Shaver.
Visitation: Date: Thursday,
February 23, 2012, Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Visitation Location:
Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.
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Justin Carl Kaucher,
age 30, of Festus, Missouri, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2012,
in Festus, Missouri. He was born July 21, 1981, in St. Louis, Missouri.
He is survived by, Mother-Amanda Rebecca (Becky) Leija, of Bismarck,
Missouri, Father-Milton Carl Kaucher Jr, of Pilot Knob, Missouri,
Sister-Ellen Leija, of Bismarck, Missouri. Sister-Ayla Kaucher, of Park
Hills, Missouri, Brother-Ashton Kaucher, of Festus, Missouri. Dear
nephew, cousin and friend to many. Visitation- Sunday, February 26,
2012, from 2pm to 6pm at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro,
Missouri. Funeral-Monday, February 27, 2012, at 10 am at Robert D. Brown
Funeral Home Chapel, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment-Monday, February 27,
2012 at 2:00pm at Sikeston Memorial Park Cemetery, Sikeston, Missouri.
Memorial to- The family would be appreciated. |
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James Floyd Dailey, 82 years old, formerly of Hillsboro, entered into rest on February 22, 2012 in the Missouri Veterans Home, Cape Girardeau. He was an auto mechanic for Coleman-Taylor Transmissions; he liked working on old cars, and like reading about military history. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Born in Crystal Springs, Arkansas on October 22, 1929; the son of the late Olen and Minnie (Scott) Dailey. Survived by nieces and nephews: Larry (Teresa) Shepherd of Festus, Jerry (Carol) Shepherd of Hillsboro, Dale (Diane) Shepherd of Festus, Beverly Meremonte of Kansas City, MO, Darlene Shepherd of Hillsboro, Carla Dailey of Portland, OR, Sherri Thomas of Portland, OR, and Olen (Melba)Dalton of Hot Springs, AR. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thurman Shepherd and Kenneth Dailey; a sister, Florence Dalton; a niece, Phyllis Mitchell and a nephew, Billy Shepherd. Visitation: Date: Friday, February 24, 2012. Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Visitation Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Service: Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012. Time: 10:00am. Service Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Jim Owens will officiate the funeral service. Memorials/Donations: Disabled Veterans of America, Memorial Program, P O Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 |
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Joyce L. Germanceri,
Age: 77 of Fletcher, Missouri, passed away February 22, 2012 in Union,
Missouri. She was a Homemaker. Born March 30, 1934 in Granite City, IL,
she was the Daughter of the late Francis and Clara Esther (nee Merseal)
Guenther. She was also preceded in death by her husand, the late Anthony
Phillip Germanceri, Sr. She is survived by her Names Children: Janiese
“Jan” (John, Sr.) Nolan, Union, MO, Cindy (Jimmy) Klaus, St. Peters, MO
(preceded in death by one son, Anthony P. “Fuzz” Germanceri, Jr.;
Daughter-in-Law: Tina Germanceri, Fletcher, MO; Brothers & Sisters:
Charles “Chuck” (Gerry) Guenther, Jackson, MO, Howard Guenther, Wood
River, IL, Ray (Lucille) Guenther, Granite City, IL, John (Glenda)
Guenther, De Soto, MO, Delores (Fred) Cavins, Granite City, IL (preceded
in death by brothers, Francis J. Guenther, Jr., Morgan Guenther, Don
Guenther, and Larry Guenther; three sisters, Hazel Cliff, Virginia
Guenther, and Shirley Guenther); Grandchildren:
8; Jodie Anderson, Anthony P. “Bud” Germanceri, III, Joseph
Germanceri, John Nolan, Jr.; Julia Meiners, Jennifer Siegfred, Jason
Kaempfe, and Ashley Kaempfe; Great Grandchildren:8; Marissa Nolan, Anne
Nolan, Patrick Nolan, Reghan Nolan, Andrew Nolan, Anthony “Tiger”
Germanceri, IV; Aedan Meiners, and Dylan Arndt. She was a member of the
Richwoods Lions Club, Funeral Committee. Funeral Service Date and
Time: Sunday, February 26, 2012 @ 2:00 PM. Place of Service:
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Brother John Fowler.
Place of Burial: Fort Francis Cemetery, Fletcher, MO. Visitation:
Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM. Funeral arrangements under
the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Charles Eldon Brown, Sr, age 65 of Festus entered into rest Feb 23, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, St Louis. He had worked at Jefferson County Lumber Company in Festus and he was a US Army veteran who had served in Vietnam. Born September 16, 1946, in St Louis, to Delphia (Freeze) Brown of Festus and the late Montie E. Brown. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Mary (Ziegelmeyer) Brown; son, Montie Ray Brown of Bloomsdale; daughter, Kimberly Ann (Marvin) Evans of Herculaneum; brothers: Danny (Michelle) Brown of Blue Springs and David (Cindy) Brown of Festus; and 8 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father and a son, Charles E. Brown, Jr. Service was Monday, Feb 27, 2012 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was in Shepherd Hills Cemetery, Barnhart, MO |
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Nellie Norma "Sue" Gilham, age 57, of Crystal City, MO entered into rest on February 23, 2012 at her residence. Born on January 14, 1955, in St Louis, MO to the late George P. and Allegra Elizabeth (Newsom) Crisel. She is survived by her daughters: Tonya Sue Rodgers and Michelle Lynn Rodgers, brothers: Don (Cindy) Crisel of Dolan Springs, AZ and David Crisel of Hillsboro, MO, sisters: Janice (Dave) Robinson of Phoenix, AZ, Theresa Danfby of DeSoto, MO and Tammy (Kevin) Becker of Festus, MO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Michael James Rodgers, brother: Johnny Crisel and sister: Cathy Ansley. She was a former truck driver, She loved watching comedy, drama movies, crocheting, crafts, drawing. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 2:30pm at First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City. |
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Patricia Louise Leiker, age 79, of Festus, Missour, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born July 30, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of the late Ruby Leota (nee Chritton) and Wallace Pearl Anderson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Victor Leo Leiker. She is survived by sons, Kurt Leslie Leiker of Affton, Missouri, Kevin Leo Leiker and Kenneth Loren Leiker of Beaver Creek, Ohio, sisters Dorothy Ann Hamilton and Tiny Moore both of Beloit, and granddaughters Stephanie Nicole Leiker and Courtney Jo Leiker. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, Missouri. Visitation Monday, February 27, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri. Visitation Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, Kansas, with funeral mass 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 2, 2012 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, officiated by Fr. Allen Scheer. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Salina. |
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Pleasant Robert “Butch” Ramsey,
age 65 of Cadet, Missouri
formerly of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 23,
2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born June 15, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the
late Eva L. (nee Hodge) and Madison Otto Ramsey. In addition to his
parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Tom Ramsey and Jim
Claywell. He is survived by his wife Patty L. (nee Welch) Ramsey, sons
Jason Ramsey and wife Amy of Jersey City, New Jersey and Scotty D.
Ramsey and wife Kathryn of Potosi, Missouri, a daughter Heather Renee
Miller and husband Robert, II of Horine, Missouri, a brother Pat
Claywell and wife JoAnn of
St. Louis, Missouri, sisters Carol Bourbon and husband Tom of Park
Hills, Missouri and Joyce Ramsey of Ironton, Missouri and 11
grandchildren, Justin, Joshua, Jade, Jazmine, Wyatt, Brodey and Isla
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Rhonda Smith, Age: 53 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away February 23, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was a Hairstylist. Born September 13, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri, She was the Daughter of Raymond Mendoza, St. Louis, MO and Joann (nee Spalding) Jenne, Las Vegas, NV. She is also survived by her Children: Savannah Smith, De Soto, MO and Samuel Smith, De Soto, MO; Brothers: Rodney Mendoza, Parker, AZ, Phil Mendoza, Lake Elsinore, CA. No Services were held. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Thomas W. (Tom) Smreker,
age 41, of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away suddenly on February 24,
2012, in Hillsboro, Missouri. He was born November 01, 1970, in St.
Louis, Missouri. He was an owner-partner of Arnold Ready Mix. He was a
member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hillsboro Community Civic Club,
and a 4th degree knight, Knights of Columbus 6401, Hillsboro,
Missouri. He is survived by, Daughter-Shelby Smreker, of Hillsboro,
Missouri, Parents-Charles E. and Frances Emojean “Jean” Smreker (nee
Key), of Hillsboro, Missouri. Brother-Charles E. “Chuck” (Chris) Smreker
Jr., of De Soto, Missouri, Brother-Richard D. (Jill Holmes) Smreker, of
Chesterfield, Missouri, Brother-Mark S. (Chris Bruce) Smreker, of
Hillsboro, Missouri, Sister-Mary “Sue” Smreker of, Hillsboro, Missouri.
Preceded in death by, Brother-Anthony Ray (Tony) Smreker Sr. Visitation-
Monday February 27, 2012, from 4pm to 8pm at Robert D. Brown Funeral
Home Inc. Mass- Tuesday February 28, 2012, at 10 am at Good Shepherd
Catholic Church, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment-Good Shepherd Catholic
Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri |
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Polly A. Dempsey (nee Ward), age 73, of Festus, MO,
entered into rest on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Jefferson Regional
Medical Center. Born on October 19, 1938, in Braggadocia, Missouri to
the late Arvile C. and Fannie J. (Penrod) Ward. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Wallace V. Dempsey
who passed away in 1999, brothers: Lonnie Ward, Durham Ward, Russell
Ward and Charlie Ward and sister: Ellene Johnson. She is survived by her
sons: Virgil Dempsey of Destin, FL and Keith Dempsey of Desoto,
MO, daughter: Teresa Armstrong of Festus, MO, grandchildren: Lee, Bryan,
Dawn, John, Joshua, Zachary and Samuel, great grandchildren: Zoey,
Kayley and Peyton Wallyce, brothers: Junior (Doradee) Ward of Poplar
Bluff, MO, James (Ann) Ward of Festus, MO and sister: Freda (Tommie) Nix
of Dexter, MO. She was a homemaker and a member of the United
Pentecostal Church of Festus. She loved spending time with her family
and church. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 29,
2012 at 1:00pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Visitation Tuesday
from 5-8pm and Wednesday from 11am-1pm. Interment Flucom Methodist
Cemetery. |
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Ruth Ann Micke, 67, of
DeSoto entered into rest on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. Ruth had served in the US Air
Force and US Army during the Vietnam Era. She was a nurse for Des Peres
Hospital. She loved reading, writing and loved taking care of her
family. Born January 15, 1945 in DeSoto; she was the daughter of the
late Frank and Dorothy (nee Sansoucie) Micke. Survived by a daughter,
Kelly Micke of DeSoto; three brothers: Larry (Carol) Micke, Raymond
Micke and Glennon (Debbie) Micke all of DeSoto. Preceded in death by her
parents and a brother, Gary Micke.
Visitation:
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 , Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Visitation Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel.
Service: Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, Time:
10:00am.
Service Location: MASS, St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Church.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, DeSoto.
Fr. Alexander Anderson will officiate the Mass.
Memorials/Donations: Adopt an Angel, St. Rose of Lima Catholic
School, 4th & Miller Street, DeSoto, MO 63020 |
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Dorothy Mae Duro,
age 86, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at
Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
She was born January 28, 1926 in Festus, the daughter of the late
Irene Marie (nee Bauer) and Leo Rudolph Bauman.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband Thomas Vasil Duro, Sr., a sister Norma Giacoletto, a brother and
sister-in-law Russell and Dottie Bauman and brother-in-laws David
Hembree and Pando Durow and a sister-in-law Ilse Durow. She is survived
by daughters Sonja Georges and husband Anthony of Hillsboro, Missouri,
Greta Higginbotham and husband Don of Bloomsdale, Missouri, Angeline
Garber and husband Hal of Bloomsdale and Pamela Burch of Wichita Falls,
Texas, a son Thomas Duro and wife Judy of Bloomsdale, brothers Glennon
Baumann and wife Kittye of DeSoto, Missouri and David Baumann of
Georgia, sisters Rita Portell and husband Carl of Festus, Martha Hembree
of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Sue Boyer of Crystal City and
brother-in-laws Ray Giacoletto of St. Louis, Missouri and Christo Durow
of Varna, Bulgaria, and a sister-in-law Radka Durow of Varna, Bulgaria.
She is also survived by grandchildren Dorothy “Dottie”, Chris and
Stephen Georges, Phaedra Kesel, Mathew and Eric Garber, Luke Garber and
wife Mandy, Brandon and Ashley Burch, Thomas D. and Hannah Duro, Kristen
Bradley and husband Matt, Kevin Higginbotham and great-grandchildren
Sydney Burch, Ryan Bradley and Aaron Bradley. She was a member of Sacred
Heart Church in Crystal City and a Bookkeeper for American Triad Lake
Development. Visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 1,
2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M.,
Friday, March 2, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, officiated
by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.
Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City.
Memorials preferred to the St. Vincent dePaul Society. |
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Debra Ann Files,
age 57, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at her
home in Festus. She was
born February 14, 1955 in Valparasio, Florida, the daughter of the late
Dorothy (nee Dickens) Swiger and Charles Pippins. She is survived by her
husband William D. “Bill” Files, sons Andrew “Andy” Files and wife Erin
of Farmington, Missouri, Tim “Bear” Files and wife Lacey of Farmington,
Bordie Michael Files of Farmington and a daughter Katie Elizabeth Files
of Desloge, Missouri, a
brother Robert Pippins of Festus, grandchildren Austin, Melaina, Rylan,
Brenna and Presleigh Files, an aunt Katie Davis of Georgia, an aunt and
uncle Gerald and Jane Bollinger of Festus, a brother-in-law Claude Files
of Annapolis, Missouri, nephews Scott M. Pippins and fiancée Kaylee and
Bryan S. Pippins, great-nieces Shay-lynn and Hannah Pippins and numerous
other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded
in death by a brother Mark Pippins. Graveside services to be conducted
at a later date officiated by Chaplain John Davis of Vitas Hospice Care
in Festus, Missouri and Rev. Gerald Bollinger of Festus.
Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association or the
Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1867 Lackland Hill Parkway, St. Louis,
Missouri 63146 or the Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 8770
Manchester Road, St. Louis, Missouri
63144. |
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Thomas Edward Patterson,
age 68, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born January 12, 1944 in Herculaneum, Missouri the son of
the late Catherine (nee Shelley) and Artie Patterson. He is survived by
his wife Pamela (nee Wilmoth) Patterson, daughters Phoebe Jones of
Hillsboro, Michelle Jones of Hillsboro, Deanna “DeDe” Wilken and husband
Mark of Eureka, Missouri, a son Thomas E. “Butch” Patterson, Jr. and
wife Tracy of Festus, Missouri, brothers Michael Patterson and wife
Wanda of Horine, Missouri, Robert Patterson of Festus, Richard Patterson
and wife Janice of New Port Richey, Florida, a sister Patricia Govero of
Jefferson City, Missouri, grandchildren MacKenna and Dakota Patterson,
Jacob, Mya, Jett and Bodie Wilken, numerous nieces and nephews and
special friends Justin and Jordan Morris. In addition to his parents he
is preceded in death by a sister Carol Ann Mudd and a sister-in-law Pat
Patterson. He was a backhoe operator in the Commerical Construction
industry. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely,
Missouri from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 1, 2012 with
Funeral Services on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Funeral Home at 11:00
A.M., officiated by Rev. David Wells, Pastor, Sandy Baptist Church,
Hillsboro. Interment in
Sandy Cemetery, Hillsboro.
Memorials preferred to the American Heart Association. |
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Randy Lee Cole, age 52, of De Soto, Missouri,
formally of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on February 28, 2012, at his home in De
Soto, Missouri. He was born June 1, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana.
He was an employee of AT&T. Randy and his wife Rebecca were married on October
22, 1989, in New Castle Indiana. He is survived by,Wife-Rebecca A. Cole (nee Perkins) of De Soto,
Missouri; Daughter-Makayla Cole of De Soto, Missouri; Son-Brycen Cole, De Soto, Missouri; Mother-Mavis A. Cole, (Mangus) of New Castle,
Indiana; Sister-Cathy (Tindle) Barrett of Idaho; Brother-Kevin (Angie) Cole, New Castle, Indiana; Mother In-law and Father in-law- Gilbert and Bonnie
Perkins, of New Castle, Indiana. Preceded by, Father-John W. Cole. Visitation-Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 10am to
1pm at Robert D. Brown Funeral. Hillsboro, Missouri.Funeral-Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 1pm in the
Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel.Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment-Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, De Soto,
Missouri. Memorials to-The American Cancer Society, would be
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Anna Marie Lilly
(nee Peredoe) age 89, of Festus, Missouri. Passed
away on February, 28, 2012, in Crystal City, Missouri.
She was born November 4, 1922, in
Herculaneum,Missouri. Anna was a
housewife , with the exception of during WW II when she worked at PPG. She
married the late John Robert Lilly on July 2, 1940. Survived by: Son- John
Joseph (Barbara) Lilly of Ridgedale MO; Son- Gerald Dean (Debbie) Lilly of Queen
Creek AZ.; Son- Donnie Ray (Debbie) Lilly of Piedmont Mo. Also Survived by, 6
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by; Husband- John
Robert Lilly (March 7 1919 - August
20 1995); Parents- Joseph E and Anna Marie Peredoe (nee Carrow); Son- Terry
DeWayne Lilly; Grandchildren- Michael and DeWayne Lilly;Brother- Raymond
Peredoe; Sister- Mae Humphrey; Brother- Harold Peredoe; Sister- Irene Slinkard;
Brother Ernest Peredoe; Sister- Virginia Pleiman; Sister- Agnes Peredoe.
Visitation: Tuesday March 6, 2012, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Robert D.
Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral: Wednesday March 7, 2012, at
10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
will follow at Herculaneum Cemetery.
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Richard Lee
Turner, age 85, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February
28, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born March 28, 1926 in Elvins, Missouri the son of the
late Rose (nee Weiss) and Preston Turner.
He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Coffman)
Turner, a son Keith Turner of Herculaneum, Missouri and a daughter
Dianne Williams of Festus, Missouri, grandchildren Joshua and Tracey
Williams, Travis and Stephanie Turner and one great-grandson Brandley
Turner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death
by brothers Alvin Turner and Sam Luhman and a daughter-in-law Tammy
Turner. He was a carpenter with Local #2214 in Festus, a
member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Arnold and United States Army
Veteran. Visitation Friday, March 2, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to
8:00 P.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, with funeral services
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Brown of Pevely, Missouri.
Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery, Barnhart, Missouri. |
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Edith Maria Gerber,
age 84, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at her DeSoto
residence. She was born to the late Oran H. and Rena (Cupp) Gerber on
August 21, 1927 in Paragould, Arkansas. She worked on the assembly line
at Switzer Candy in St. Louis until her retirement. Survived by her
brother, Bobby (Noma) Gerber of DeSoto; sister, Mary Ellen Bruff of
DeSoto; nephews: Darren (Laurie) Gerber of DeSoto and Bob (Julie) Bruff
of DeSoto; niece, Rhonda Bailey of Park Hills; great-nephews:
Christopher (Becca) Bailey, Jr. of DeSoto, Matt Bailey of DeSoto;
great-nieces: Rachael Bailey of DeSoto, Jessica Dean of DeSoto and Abbey
Bruff of DeSoto; and a great-great-nephew, Christopher Bailey III. She
was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Dale Bruff.
Service: Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Time: 2:00pm.
Service Location: First Baptist Church of Hillsboro
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Gordon N. Sills,
80, of Hillsboro entered into rest at Hillcrest Nursing Center on
February 5, 2012. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas on June 12, 1931, the
son of the late Martin A. and Gertrude E. (nee Clutts) Sills. He is
survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary C. (nee Davis) Sills. Mr.
Sills was a mechanic for Butler Hill Texaco. He served in the US Army
during Korea. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and wrestling. He was a member
of the Crossroads Missionary Baptist in Horine. Along with his wife, Mr.
Sills is survived by a son, Brent Sills of Hillsboro and a sister,
Vivian Schouten of St. Ann, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents,
two brothers, Woodrow Sills and Martin Sills; three sisters, Oma Sills,
Katie Potter, and Ethel Adams.
Visitation:
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012 Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Visitation Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.
Service: Date: Friday, February 10, 2012 Time: 11:00am.
Service Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.
Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Pastor Arnold Guy will officiate the funeral ceremony.
Memorials/Donations:
Crossroads Missionary Baptist, 2351 Front Street, Pevely, Missouri 63070 |