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Hugo H. Perr, 78, of Barnhart, MO passed away Tues, Oct 2, 2007 at his Barnhart residence. He was a retired letter pressman at Concordia Publishing. Born May 7, 1929 in Altenburg, MO to the late Martin Theodore and Louise Perr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. (Klaus) Perr. He is survived by a son, Wayne (Ruth) Perr; two daughters: Kathryn (Arthur) Kramer and Miriam (Robert) Butler; friend, Doreen Carpenter; one brother, Elmer Perr; four sisters: Anita Poppi tz, Meta Seapaugh, Millie Vaughn and Irma Petzoldt; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 2 sisters and a grandson, Andrew Kramer.;Funeral service was Sat, Oct 6, 2007 at Zion Lutheran Church, Hillsboro, MO. Burial is in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel. |
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Charlotte A. Moss, 66, of Blackwell,
Missouri, passed away October 4, 2007 in Blackwell. She was born October
25, 1940 in Washington County, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Edward
and Marie (Coleman) Coleman. Her husband, Phil Moss preceded her in death.
She is survived by 2 sons: Kenny Moss of Potosi, and Robert Moss of
Blackwell; a daughter, Tina Fortenberry of Okawville, Illinois; 2 brothers,
Donald Coleman of Blackwell and Richard Coleman of St. Louis; a sister Carol (LeRoy)
Boyer of Blackwell; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She will be
sadly missed by her best friend, Robert Lewis of Blackwell. She was also
preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Lewis. Visitation at Mahn Funeral Home,
DeSoto Chapel on Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 5:00p.m. til 8:00p.m. with funeral
service on Monday, October 8, 2007 at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines,
Missouri. Interment will be in the St. Joachim Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials can be made in form of Masses. Mrs. Moss was a clerk at E & T
Convenience Store and a member of the St. Joachim Catholic Church. Her favorite
pass time was playing yatzee and poker. Back to Top |
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Joyce (Everard) Eisinga, 81, of Festus passed
away Oct 10, 2007 at Crystal Oaks Care Center in Crystal City. She had been a
school teacher in England, Germany, Bermuda and United States. Born May 26, 1926
in Essex, England to the late Rodney and Laura (Williams) Everard. She is
preceded in death by two husbands; Orval McDonald and Simon Eisinga. She is
survived by one son, Neil (Kari) McDonald. Her wishes were to be cremated.
Arrangements under Mahn Twin City Chapel. Back to Top |
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Julie Ann Spruell, 46, of New Hartford, MO.,
formerly of DeSoto, died Oct 11, 2007, in St. Charles. Ms. Spruell was a
member of St. Rose of Lima Church in DeSoto and participated in the Special
Olympics. Born July 30, 1961, in Farmington, she was the daughter of
Harlie and Seraphine Spruell of DeSoto. In addition to her parents, she is
survived by four brothers: Nathan (Karen) Spruell of DeSoto, Kevin Spruell of De
Soto, Jerome Spruell of DeSoto and Flavin (Carlen) Spruell of DeSoto; two
sisters: Ardis Fischer of DeSoto and Davalie Fraser of DeSoto; and two
beloved caregivers: Sonya and Kevin Gilber of New Hartford. Funeral services
were held Oct 13 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Ron
Hopmeir. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto . Memorials may be made
to Special Olympics or in the form of Masses. Arrangements were under the
direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Mildred M. Brown (nee Kohler) age 85 of
Herculaneum Missouri passed away on Wednesday October 10, 2007, at Crystal Oaks
Care Center in Crystal City Missouri.Born August 13, 1922 in Zell, Missouri. She
was a homemaker. Survived by her children- son Melvin L. (Lynn) Brown of Festus
Missouri, son-Norvill L. (Darlene) Brown of Festus Missouri, Daughters- Kay M.
(Ken) Helenschmidt of Festus Missouri, Betty A. (Ron) Boyster of De Soto
Missouri. Also 11 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by
her husband- Norvill L. Brown, whom she married on Dec, 2 1945. Also Preceded in
death by her parents- Frank and Maria Anna Kohler (nee Gerstner), a daughter-
Betty Jo Brown, brothers and sisters- Rose Londock, Philomena Kreitler, Simon
Kohler, Henry Kohler, Josephine Kohler, Altine Emma Kohler, Albert Kohler, Ben
Kohler, Joseph Kohler, Helen Carrow and Robert Kohler. Visitation will be held
Saturday October 13, 2007 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown
Funeral Home Inc. 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral will be held
Saturday October 13, 2007 in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM.
Interment services will follow at Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery in
Herculaneum Mildred requested no Flowers! Memorials to the American Cancer
Society or to Hospice would be appreciated. |
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Lester L. "Shorty" Pitts, 83 of St. Louis
died Oct 15, 2007, in St. Louis. Mr. Pitts was a welder with the St. Louis
Ship Yard and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing
and hunting. Born March 11, 1924, in Cook Station, MO., he was the son of
the late Ken and Mabel Pitts. He is survived by his wife, Hazel M. Pitts of
DeSoto; three sons: Jimmy (Mary) Pitts of St. Louis, David ( the late Charlotte)
Pitts of St. Louis and Leslie Pitts of Missouri; four daughters: Judy Hays of
St. Louis, Mary Ann (Don) Ashmore of High Ridge, Connie (Gary) Queensen o f St.
Louis and Sheila Eddington of Missouri; special friends, Betty and Kenny
Hochstatter of St. Louis; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Oct 19 at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the
Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the National Diabetes Association. Arrangements
were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Joseph L. Manasco, 47, of Festus, MO passed
away Oct 19, 2007 in Festus, MO. He was operations manager for Hawkins Building
Co in St Louis. He attended First Christian Church in Festus and was a member of
Twin City Conservation Club. He liked hunti ng and fishing. Born Sept 16, 1960
in St Louis, MO to Doris (Easley) and the late Charles E. Manasco, Jr. He is
survived by his wife, Sandra (Sutton) Manasco; one son: Joseph L. Manasco II;
two daughters: Rebec ca Manasco and Elizabeth Manasco; grandmother: Jean Vaughn;
three brothers: Charles (Polly) Manasco, Gary (Judy) Manasco, Danny (Shanda)
Manasco; five sisters: Bonnie Clemmons, Cyndi (Rodney) Peters, Kelly (Johnny)
Shadowens, Cheryl Graves, Wendy (Randy ) Link; close friend; Chris Ormsby; and
37 nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at Mahn Twin City
Chapel. Burial was Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. Back to Top |
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Norman Gentry Dale, Sr, 77, of Herculaneum, MO passed away Oct 20, 2007 at Festus Manor Nursing Center, Festus, MO. He had worked as a pipefitter for Defense Mapping in St Louis. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Born June 19, 1930 in St Louis to the late Leslie Ewell and Mary Ellen (Burns) Dale. He is survived by one son, Norman G. Dale, Jr and one sister, Rosemary Dale. In addition to his parents, he is pr eceded in death by one brother, Jerry Dale.Funeral service was Tues, Oct 23, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. |
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John Albano, 87, of Festus, MO passed away Oct 17, 2007 at Missouri Veteran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Crystal City and was a self employed plumber. He had been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1936, member of, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, served un the U.S. Air Force during WW II. Born Nov 19, 1919 in Ponza, Italy to the late Ciro and Maria Candida (Conte) Albano. He is survived by his wife, Lucy M. (Scotti) Albano. He is survived by one son:Ciro Albano and one daughter: Dr. Maria C. Albano; son-in-law: Dr. Theodore Koreckij; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Funeral Mass was Mon, Oct 22, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt Hope Mausoleum, St Louis, MO. |
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Alvena L. Hill, 81, of DeSoto died Oct 24, 2007, in Crystal City. Mrs. Hill was a quality control specialist with Emerson Electric. Born Feb 8, 1926, in Loundes, MO., she was the daughter of the late Renford and Martina (Trousdale) Mudge. She is survived by one son, Edward (Debbie) Hall of Hillsboro; one daughter, Carolyn, (John) Hill of Boerne, Texas; one brother, Mel vin (Dorothy) Mudge of Patton, MO.; two sisters, Anita (Ray) Bowers of Dittmer and Nelda Hicks of Fredricktown; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Steven Hill and one brother, Elmo Mudge.Funeral services were held Oct 27 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to Alvena's Memorial Garden c/o Edward Hill. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Kenneth Pursley, 84 of Dittmer, MO. Date of Birth: March 27, 1923 Luebbering, MO. Parents: Wilson and Bertha (Wideman) Pursley. Surviving: No. Date of Death: October 19, 2007Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Material Handler for Ford Motor Co. Married to: the late Melba Pursley. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: 2 daughters: Judy (Jesse) McKeen – Dittmer, MO. Donna (Robert) Jennemann – Dittmer, MO. Brothers & Sisters: 1 Sister: Doris (Harold) Walker – Fenton, MO. Preceded in death by four brothers: Wayne, Harold, Wilson and Pete Pursley. Grandchildren: 4. Kendra (Colin) Watson – Blackwell, MO. Matthew (Kelli) Jennemann – St. Clair, MO.Deborah (Kerry) McGuire – Woodland, TX. Scott (Megan) McKeen – Chapman, KS. Preceded in death by one grandchild: Lisa Elaine McKeen. Great-Grandchildren: Skyler Stieffermann and Nicole Watson, both of Blackwell, MO, Alese & Kylie Jennemann, St. Clair, MO, J.D. Pikel, Blackwell, MO, and Isaac McKeen, Chapman, KS. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Local 325 UAW. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday October 23, 2007 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Don Covington. Place of Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Grubville, MO. Visitation: Tuesday October 23, 2007 from 11 AM – 1 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Jefferson Memorial Hospice. Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Betty Ann Drinen, 70 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: March 29, 1937 Pevely, Missouri. Parents: Richard Stanley and Ethel May (nee Moss) Buren. Surviving: No. Date of Death: October 18, 2007Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, Missouri. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late Walter David Drinen. Names and address of children: Two Daughters: Cindy (Dennis) Kingsland – Troy, MO. Beth (Bud) Fielder - Hillsboro, MO. One Son: David Drinen – Dittmer, MO (preceded in death by one daughter, Angel Sue Drinen). Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: William (Betty) Buren, Woodson, IL. One sister-in-law: Alice Buren, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one brother Charles Buren).Grandchildren: Jenny (Kyle) Churchill, Michelle (David) Givens, Katie Fielder, Kevin Kingsland. Great-Grandchildren: Mackenzie Churchill and Reese Marie Churchill. Member of Church: Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, Ware, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday October 20, 2007 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Bro. Wayne Gibson. Place of Burial: Sandy Baptist Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Friday October 19, 2007 from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312. Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Fred D. Buchanan, 61of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: July 20, 1946 East Prairie, Missouri. Parents: Harold Dolan and Helen Agnes (nee Hardin) Buchanan. Surviving: No. Date of Death: October 3, 2007. Residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Truck Driver. Married to: Divorced. Names and address of children: Four Daughters: Chasity Fox, Bonne Terre, MO. Sharon. Brandy. Heather (preceded in death by one son, Fred Buchanan). Brothers & Sisters: Three Brothers: Bill (Sharon) Hale, Pheonix, AZ. Bob Hale, Albuquerque, NM. Jerry (Paulette) Buchanan, Arnold, MO. One Sister: Patricia Head, De Soto, MO. Grandchildren: Taye and Ashley Fox. Member of Lodge/Organizations: VFW Post 1831. Military Info: U.S. Navy. Graveside Service Date and Time: Friday, October 5, 2007 @ 1:30 PM. Place of Service: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Officiating: Lt. Kenneth Conklin. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Friday, October 5, 2007 10 AM – 12 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Alice E. Grimm, 94 of Ballwin, Missouri. Date
of Birth: February 7, 1913 Kimmswick, Missouri. Parents: Emil R. and Eva M. (nee
Boyne) Bahr. Surviving: No. Date of Death: October 10, 2007 St. Luke’s Hospital
West, Chesterfield, MO. Occupation: Supervisor for Boeing. Married to: the late
Howard Grimm. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: One Son: Les
(Sharon) Grimm, New Mexico. One Daughter: Sue Grimm, Kirkwood, MO. Brothers &
Sisters: One Brother, Alfred Bahr, St. Louis County, MO (preceded in death by
one brother, Charles Bahr).Grandchildren: Christine Robinson and Bryan (Michele)
Grimm. Great-Grandchildren: Five. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Past Worthy
Matron of Eastern Star Brentwood Chapter. Funeral Service Date and Time:
Saturday, October 13, 2007 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Beverly Van Horne. Place of Burial: City
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, October 13, 2007 11 AM to 1
PM.Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO.
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Tammy Catherine (Pratt) Yesford, 43 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: Jan. 4, 1964 Blackwell, MO. Parents: William L. Pratt Sr. and Nellie (nee Bratton) Pratt. Surviving: both deceased. Date of Death: October 13, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: worked for COMTREA. Date and Place of Marriage: March 15, 2003 in Herculaneum, MO. Married to: John Franklin Yesford. Surviving: yes, in De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Anna Rebecca (Steve) Waterhouse, De Soto, MO. Douglas Matthew Smith, De Soto. Jennifer Catherine (Richard) Coleman, De Soto. Brothers & Sisters: 6 sisters: Dorothy Bequette, Oilton, OK; Shirley Bliss, Edwards MS; Wilma Ottomeyer, Hillsboro, MO; Jane Kelly, De Soto; Patty O’Hanlon, De Soto; Linda Sternard, De Soto; 3 brothers William Pratt Jr., Newport Ark; Charles Pratt, Tyler, TX; Don Pratt, Blackwell, MO. Preceded in death by one sister Jean Turner. Grandchildren: Kayliey Koch, Brooklyn Coleman, Zoe Smith, Kaytlyn Clark and Aaliyah Clark. Member of Church: First Church of God. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 7:00PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating: Rev. Gene Moses. Visitation: Tuesday 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Nedra L. Crow, 77 of Fenton, Missouri. Date of Birth: September 19, 1930 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Ralph and Ruby (nee Acklin) Crow. Surviving: No . Date of Death: October 13, 2007 Residence in Fenton, MO. Occupation: Classification Clerk for the Department of Defense. Married to: Divorced. Names and address of children: Two Sons: David (Christy) Hageman, Imperial, MO. Dennis Hageman Sr., Imperial, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Carl (Gerri) Crow, Sikeston, MO (preceded in death by one brother, Bill Crow). Grandchildren: Dennis, Jr., Daniel H., Christopher and Sarah Hageman. Great-Grandchildren: Ellie, Mia, Isabel and Charli Hageman. Memorial Service Date and Time: Thursday, October 18, 2007. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Mike Priest. Place of Inurnment: City Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5 PM – 8 PM. Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Marilynn C. Watson Coonce, 73 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: August 4, 1934 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: O. Vernon and Hazel (nee Coleman) Johnston. Surviving: No.Date of Death: October 15, 2007 Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Cook for De Soto Jr. High School. Married to: the late Robert Watson; and dear friend, Carl Coonce . Surviving: No. Names and address of children: One Daughter: Pam Missey, Cadet, MO. Brothers & Sisters: None. 2 Grandchildren: Colleen Missey, Cadet, MO; George (Becky) Missey, Bonne Terre, MO. 2 Great-Grandchildren: Tiler Joe & Remi Missey. Member of Church: First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service: Services will be private. Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Theresa M. Sampson, 80 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: September 17, 1927 Kingston, Missouri. Parents: Father: Henry Boyer, deceased. Mother: Mary Rose (nee Coleman) Boyer Silvey, De Soto, MO. Step-Father: Kenneth Silvey, De Soto, MO. Surviving: Father is deceased, Step-Father and Mother live in De Soto, MO . Date of Death: October 22, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late John E. Sampson. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Eight Sons: Ed (Saundra) Sampson, Fenton, MO, Jim (Joan) Sampson, De Soto, MO, John (Kathy) Sampson, De Soto, MO, Joe (Betty) Sampson, De Soto, MO, Jerry (Linda) Sampson, De Soto, MO, Dennis (Cleta) Sampson, De Soto, MO, Rick (Larronce) Sampson, Park Hills, MO, Charles (Linda) Sampson, De Soto, MO. Two Daughters: Theresa (John) Gallagher, Festus, MO, Linda (Richard) Dawson, De Soto, MO. One Daughter-in-Law: Kathy Sampson, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one son, David Sampson; one daughter, Janet Huskey). Brothers & Sisters: Three Brothers: Joseph Boyer, John (Grace) Boyer and Everette (Diane) Boyer, all of De Soto, MO. Six Sisters: Lucille (the late Lilburn) Guenther, De Soto, MO, Virginia (the late Joe) Schutte, De Soto, MO, Cecelia (the late Joe) Coleman, Casper, WY, Cynthia (the late Jim) O’Neal, Bonne Terre, MO, Margaret (Art) Yarborough, De Soto, MO, Rita (Ed) Seyfarth, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Mendenhall and Elizabeth (the late Robert Bourbon). Grandchildren: Several. Great-Grandchildren: Numerous. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, October 26, 2007 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating:Father Ron Hopmeir. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, October 25, 2007 3-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Heart Association.Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Phillip R. Govero, 66 of Tiff, MO. Date of Birth: June 15, 1941Tiff, MO. Parents: Raymond and Valerie (Boyer) Govero. Surviving: No. Date of Death: October 25, 2007. Residence in Tiff, MO. Occupation: Truck Driver for Dresser Materials and Shoe Factory Worker; also served as a farm hand for many area land owners. Date and Place of Marriage: January 2, 1959 in Farmington, MO. Married to: Phillis "Jay" (Elsey) Govero. Surviving: Yes, Tiff, MO. Names and address of children: 4 Sons: Curtis (Angela) Govero – Tiff, MO. Ethan (Denise) Govero – Tiff, MO.Eric Govero – Tiff, MO.Raymond (Sonya) Govero– Potosi, MO. 2 Daughters: Lisa (Randy) Bone – Cadet, MO. Mona (Danny) Branson – Blackwell, MO.Brothers & Sisters: 5 Brothers:Curtis "Bud" (Barb) Govero – Tiff, MO. Clayton (Pat) Govero – Bonne Terre, MO.Richard (Rae) Govero – Tiff, MO. Paul (Mary) Govero – Tiff, MO. Ron Govero – Cadet, MO. 5 Sisters: Bonnie (Charles) Backof – De Soto, MO. Barbara Love – De Soto, MO. Peggy Young – De Soto, MO. Maxine (Raymond) Johnston – De Soto, MO. Mary Ann (Billy) Bourbon – Tiff, MO. Grandchildren: 14. Great-Grandchildren: 6. Phillip loved music, playing horse shoes, cutting firewood, and his family. He also enjoyed going to horse races. Phillip was also an amateur baseball player of note playing many years for the Tiff Tigers of the Ozark Baseball League. Member of Church: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiff, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday October 27, 2007 at 10 AM. Place of Service: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiff, MO. Officiating: Fr. Robert Liss. Place of Burial: St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Tiff, MO. Visitation: Friday October 26, 2007 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Elvera Pauline (Pound) Sawdy, 76, of Festus (formerly of DeSoto) passed away Oct 10, 2007, at her Festus residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic faith. Born Feb 21, 1931, in St Louis, to the late Richard and Margaret (Ems) Pound. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenz Sawdy. She is survived by two daughters; Linda (Doug) Gerber and Gail (James) Egbert; two sons: Gene (Diane) Sawdy and Thomas Sawdy; and seven grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Sawdy; four brothers: Elmer Pound, Richard Pound, Sylvester Pound and Casper Pound. Funeral services were Mon, Oct 15, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto, MO. |
