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 November 2007 Obituaries


 
 
Ronald Lloyd Copeland, 66 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth:August 19, 1941 St. Louis, Missouri. Parents: Lloyd Samuel and Jewell Evelyn (nee Manwarring) Copeland. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 2, 2007 Crystal City, Missouri. Occupation: Delivery Assistant – Coca Cola. Never married. Brothers & Sisters: Sister: Dixie (Larry) Wehner – De Soto, Missouri. Brother: Robert (Sherida) Copeland – De Soto, Missouri. Preceded in death by an infant sister. Funeral Service Date and Time: Sunday. November 4, 2007, 3:00 p.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Bill Affolter. Place of Burial: Luckey Cemetery, De Soto, Missouri. Visitation: Sunday, November 4, 2007, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society preferred. Funeral Arrangements Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO 63020.

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Arthur E. Sage, 88, of Bloomsdale (formerly of St Louis) passed away Nov 3, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He had worked for the United Postal Service, he was a U.S. Army veteran and he liked playing cards, fishing and coo king. Born Jan 7, 1919 ,in St Louis MO, to the late Arthur and Anna (Cointon) Sage. He was preceded in death by his wife, M. Florence (McCallister) Sage.He is survived by three sons; Arthur (Carol) Sage, Michael (Jeanette) Sage and Sean (Karen) Sage; two daughers; Maureen (Donald) Backe and Eileen (David) Hohe; one brother, Donald (Alvera) Sage; one sister, Viola Vogler.; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wife, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Johnson; brother, Ralph Sage; and two sisters, Dorothy Rutchman and Ethel Babcock.
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Edwin H. Fay, age 83 of Hillsboro Missouri, formerly of Walworth WI, passed away on November 4, 2007, in Crystal City Missouri. He was born July 11, 1924, in Chicago IL. Edwin was a retired painting and drywall contractor, WWII Army veteran, attendant of Christian Outreach Church, Hillsboro Missouri, and long time member of Walworth Full. Gospel Church in Walworth WI. Edwin and his wife Janet were married May 15, 1948, in Walworth WI. He is survived by, Wife-Janet Fay (nee Feltham) of Hillsboro Missouri. Son-John (Judy) Fay of Peoria Il. Daughter-Shirley (Carl) Keener of Hillsboro Missouri. Daughter-Donna (Daryl) Roth of Hillsboro Missouri. Sister-Betty (George) Bever of Delavan WI. Sister-Ione Tindle of Elkhorn WI. He is also survived by, eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by, Father-Charles Fay, Mother-Elizabeth Fay (nee Whitsell), Brother-Charles Fay II, Brother-John Fay. Visitation will be held Wednesday November 7, 2007, from 4 to 7PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. Hillsboro Missouri. Visitation will also be held on Thursday November 8, 2007, at Christian Outreach Church Hillsboro Missouri from 10AM to 11AM. Funeral Service Thursday November 8, 2007, at 11AM at Christian Outreach Church. Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to The Creation Museum PO Box 510 Hebron, KY 41048 would be appreciated.
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Dillon Scott Cook, 3 mos/28 days old, of Festus passed away Nov 7, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. Born July 10, 2007, in St Louis, MO, to Terra Boyer and Jordan Cook. He is survived by grandparents; E.A. and Cathy Boyer, Terry Boyer and Robert Brewer, Nicole Arms; great grandparents: Donna Dwiggins, Joe and Susie Boyer, Lynn and Ruth Worley, Steve and Dot Brinkman. Visitation was Sun, Nov 11, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Mass service was Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, DeSoto, MO.
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David Michael Johnson, Sr, 54, of Herculaneum passed away Nov 8, 2007 at his Herculaneum residence. He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guards after 22 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW Post 3777 and Amvets Post 42. Born June 10, 1953, in Granite City, IL, to the late Wade  and Mary (Hakenholz) Johnson. He is preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Perry and Edith Gentry. He is survived by two sons; David Michael (Tricia) Johnson II and Jeremia h Joseph "J.J." (Jenni Eberhardt) Johnson; two sisters: Billie Jenkins and Julie Gentry; one brother, the late Wade Johnson; and two grandchildren: Zachary and Sydney Johnson. Visitation was Mon, Nov 13, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Service was Tues, Nov 14, 2007 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with burial following service.
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Charles "Chuck" Leonard Rhives, 68, of Union, MO (formerly of DeSoto) passed away Mon, Nov 13, 2007 at his Union residence. He was a truck driver, member of the Mississippi River Eagles and Masonic Lodge of Union. Born Dec 18, 1938, in DeSoto, MO, to the late Walter E. and Grace (Gunnett) Rhives. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Parker) Rhives; two daughters: Dawn (Jerry) Whited and Katrina Rhives; and three grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: James Rhives, Norman Rhives and Thomas "Bus" Rhives; and one sister, Betty Haverstick. Funeral services were Fri, Nov 16, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel of Festus, MO. Burial was in Mt Olive Cemetery, D eSoto, MO
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Ollie G. McCallister age 61 of Hillsboro Missouri. Passed away on November 14, 2007at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City Missouri. Born October 29, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. A retired self employed truck driver, former owner of McCallisters Transport Inc., served two tours of duty in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Amvets and First Assembly of God Church, DeSoto Missouri. Survived by his wife- Gloria M McCallister (nee Kimes) whom he married on September 16, 1969, daughter- Betty Jo (Larry) Alvey of Wentzville Missouri, son- Steven O. (Jeanette) McCallister of Hillsboro Missouri, daughter-Glenda G (Keith) Schweitzer of Valdosta Georgia, brother- Ben (Olene) McCallister of DeSoto Missouri, sister-Shirley (Carlos) Piccinino of Brentwood Missouri, sister- Nora (Jiggs) Pease of DeSoto, Missouri, sister- Iva (Frank) Wilson of Troy Missouri, sister- Betty (Robert) Rhineberger of Festus Missouri, brother- Ed (Maureen) McCallister of St. Louis Missouri. Grandchildren- (5) Kyle and Lynsi Alvey of Wentzville Missouri, Samantha and Danny McCallister of Hillsboro Missouri and Danielle Schweitzer of Valdosta Georgia. Preceded in death by his son- Daniel D. McCallister and brothers- Bobby and Roy McCallister. Also parents- Eugene and Martha McCallister (nee Crisp). Visitation will be held Friday November 16, 2007 from 3:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc.103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. and Saturday November17, 2007 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the First Assembly of God Church, 12635 Sate Rt. 21, DeSoto Mo. Funeral service will be held at the church at 2:30 PM Saturday, with the Rev. Ronald Duncan officiating. Interment will be in the Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri, with full military honors. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the St. Louis Heart Association would be appreciated.
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Mary Alice Mock, 81, of Dittmer, formerly of DeSoto, passed away on November 16, 2007 in Dittmer.  She was born February 7, 1926 in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Eva (White) Edgerton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Mock. She is survived by 2 sons: Thomas (Cheryl) Mock, Florida, and Peter (Allyson) Mock of DeSoto ; 2 daughters:  Ruth (Larry) Akers, DeSoto, and Margaret (Robert) Smith, Dittmer; 1 brother, Donald Edgerton, Warrenton, ; 1 sister, Anna Smith, Licking; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 daughters, Marcia and Cathy Mock; 2 brothers, Leroy and Buford Edgerton; 4 sisters:  Helen Ledgerwood, Betty Allen, Eva Morgan and Dorothy Arnold. She was a hairdresser, and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Long Arm Machine Quitlers. Memorials can be sent to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, 200 South Hanley Road, Suite 1070, St. Louis, MO  63105. Services will be private.

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Mary V. Fisher, 76, DeSoto, passed away on November 17, 2007 in DeSoto.  She was born on January 31, 1931 in Winona, Missouri, the daughter of the late Mabel Berry. She is survived by her husband, Gail W. Fisher of DeSoto; 2 sons David (Kim) Fisher of Indiana and Daniel Fisher, DeSoto; 1 daughter: Barbara (Dale) Meador, Hillsboto; 2 brothers: Orville Gibson and David White, both of Paragould, Arkansas; 5 sisters: Velta McCummiskey, Florida, Violet Roe and Judy Gibson both o f Paragould, Arkansas, Bethel of Florida and Bertha Riley of Illinois; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, 1 daughter Sharon Pigg and 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of t he Morse Mill Baptist Church.  She has worked in food service at Grandview School. Visitation on Monday, November 19, 2007, 5:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto.  Funeral service on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 11:00a.m. officiated by Rev. Jim Johnson at Mahn Funeral Home with internment at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Ware, Missouri. Memorials can be made in form of donation toward funeral service.

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Marian E. (Haun) Shay, 68, of Festus passed away Sat, Nov 17, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. She was a homemaker. Born July 25, 1939, in Peoria, IL, to the late Horace and  Imo (Bright) Haun. She is survived by her husban d, Clark W. Shay. She is survived by two daughters: Nanette Ray and June (Michael) Small; two stepdaughters: Karyn Shay and Lisa Shay; and one stepson, Stephen (Judy) Shay; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren . In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Carl Haun and one sister, Nancy Adkins. A private service will be held at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City, MO.

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Bernice Butram Gillion, 93, of Festus (formerly of Alabama),  passed away Sun, Nov 18, 2007 at Festus Manor Nursing Center. She was a homemaker. Born March 2, 1914, in Prospect, Alabama, to the late W.O. and Gertrude Dolly (Tipper) Smith. She is survived by her son, Charles "C.W." (Janet) Butram; two brothers: Hurse (Alby) Smith and Harry (Ernestine) Smith; one sister, Willene (Fred) McCollum; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Graveside service was held Fri, Nov 23, 2007, at 2 p.m., at Old Prospect Cemetery, Prospect, Alabama.

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Maxine Battreal

Arranged under Mahn's DeSoto Chapel, 636-586-2288.

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Michael F. Heavey age 57, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 10, 2007, in Chesterfield Missouri. He was born April 27, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was an alumni of Affton High School class of 1968 and The Brooklyn Law School. He had practiced law in St Louis, and was working as a security officer at MetLife in St Louis Missouri. Michael was a U.S Navy veteran and member of the First Baptist Church of De Soto Missouri. Michael and his wife Clara were married on October 6, 1990 in Fenton Missouri. He is survived by, Wife-Clara Heavey (nee Wilhite) of Hillsboro Missouri. Son-Michael Heavey of Bridgeton Missouri. Son-Gary (Holly) Nunnally of Barnhart Missouri. Son-Randy (Heidi) Young of Crawfordville In. Son-Bobby Young of Crawfordville In. Daug-Mary Heavey of Hacketstown NJ. Brother Patrick Heavey of St Louis Mo. Sister-Mary (Gordon) Bloomingfield of O’Fallon Missouri. Sister-Debbie (Bob) Fanning of St Louis Missouri. Sister-Nancy Miller of St Louis Mo. Brother-James D. Heavey of Middlesburg OH. Stepfather-Bruce Quayle of Webster Groves Missouri. Preceded in death by, Father-Patrick H. Heavey Jr. Mother-Mary A. Heavey (nee La Var) Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Visitation, Tuesday, November 13, 2007, from 4 to 8PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral Service, Wednesday November 14, 2007, at 11AM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Internment, Jefferson Barracks, National Cemetery, St Louis, Missouri. Memorials to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.

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Geneva Nora Smith (nee Limbaugh) age 84, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on November 20, 2007, at her residence in Hillsboro Missouri. She was a Home Maker.Born July 11, 1923 in Marble Hill Missouri. Geneva is survived by, Son-Fred E. Smith Jr. of Hillsboro Missouri, Son-Eddie E. (Sarah) Smith of Rowett Texas, Daughter-Janice L. (Henry) Cords of Pevely Missouri, Son-Danny C. (Kay) Smith of Hillsboro Missouri, Son-Roger D. Smith of Kansas City Missouri, Daughter in law-Debbie Smith of Park Hills Missouri, Brother-Jesse (Grace) Limbaugh of Hammond Indiana, Brother-Billy J. (Wanda) Limbaugh of Advance Missouri.Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by, Husband-Fred E. Smith Sr., Son-Dallas Smith, Son-Bobby Smith, Son-Curtis Smith. Father-Palmer Limbaugh, Mother-Mamie Limbaugh (nee Revelle). Visitation will be held on Friday, November 23, 2007 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. With a brief Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Saturday November 24, 2007 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Morgan Funeral Home, 602 S. Vine St. Advance Missouri with Funeral Services at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in the Morgan Memorial Park Cemetery, Advance Missouri. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

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Edna Isabella (Sturthers) Mitchell, 80, of Herculaneum passed away Fri, Nov 23, 2007 at Scenic View Care Center, Herculaneum, MO. She had been a seamstress at Townhouse Furniture in St Louis. Born Dec 4, 1926, in Potosi, MO, to the late Harrison W. and Lottie V. (Boyster) Sturthers. She is survived by her husband, Clifford L. Mitchell; two sons: Robert W. Mitchell and Bruce L. Mitchell; two brothers: Roy Sturthers and Carl (Rachel) Sturthers; four sisters: Linda Standfill, Marie (Lorrel) Alphin, Maggie Fowler, Sussie (Paul) Warden; and four grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers; Otis and Bill Sturthers. Funeral was Tues, Nov 27, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Horine Cemetery, Richwoods, MO.

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Carroll E. Vinyard, 90, of DeSoto passed away Sun, Nov 25, 2007 at Baischs Nursing Center, DeSoto. He had been a glassworker at Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Crystal City. Born Oct 23, 1917, in Festus, MO, to the late George Edgar and Mary Elizabeth (Lewis) Vinyard. He is survived by one brother, George Edgar Lewis Vinyard; two nephews: Michael L. Vinyard and Carroll Wayne Hayes. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Murrell Vinyard. Graveside Service was held Thurs, Nov 29, 2007 at Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto, MO. Arrangements under Mahn Twin City Chapel.

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Jerry W. Montgomery, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away Wed, Nov 28, 2007 at St Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. He had worked as an electrician at Doe Run Company in Herculaneum and was a U.S. Army veteran. Born July 25, 1938, in Elvins, MO, to the late Ernest and Thelma (Bayless) Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith (Striebel) Montgomery. He is survived by three daughters; Dora (Charles "Mac") Adamson, Sue Montgomery, Jerri Lynn (Douglas) Rothweil; three sons: Charles (Tonia) Montgomery, Ernest (Terry) Montgomery, Robert (Sandra) Montgomery; two brothers: Eric Montgomery and James Jacobs; one sister, Barbara Ash; and 14 grandchildren. Memorial mass was Sat, Dec 1, 2007 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, St Louis, MO. Arrangements under Mahn’s Festus Chapel.

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Larry Whitter Sr.

Arrangements under Mahn's DeSoto Chapel, 636-586-2288.

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Rondal Jerome Call, 68, of Festus passed away Wed, Nov 28, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He had been employed at American Can Company in Pevely. Born May 26, 1939, in Portageville, MO, to Booker and Marie (Rueffel) Call. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Marie (Callahan) Call; one son, Michael Call; one daughter, Elaine Call; and one sister, Brenda Lorson; and two grandchildren. Funeral service was Mon, Dec 3, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Shepherd Hills Cemetery, Barnhart, MO.

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Andres S. Bonifacio, M.D., 71 of De Soto, Missouri.Date of Birth: February 28, 1936 Ballesteros, The Phillipines. Parents: Gregorio and Feliciana (nee Somera) Bonifacio. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 2, 2007 St. Louis County, Missouri. Occupation: Medical Doctor. Married to: Mary (nee Long) Bonifacio. Surviving: Yes. Names and address of children: Son: Andres (Kristen) Bonifacio, St. Louis, Missouri. Daughter: Maryann (Carl Evans) Bonifacio, Wrentham, Massachusetts. Preceded in death by a son, Max Bonifacio. Stepchildren: Kim Weitle, De Soto, Missouri. Lisa (Jim) Gamble, Voorhes, New Jersey. John Reed, De Soto, Missouri. Patrick (Diane) Reed, Hillsboro, Missouri. Nikki (Shawn) Copeland, Alton, Illinois. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Alfredo Bonifacio. Four Sisters: Francoisca, Pacita, Cresencia and Remedios (Preceded in death by three brothers, Eugeniano, Pedro, and Gregorio Jr. Bonifacio and three sisters, Germana, Caridad and Gertrudis). Grandchildren: Giovanna and Evangelia Bonifacio. Step Grandchildren: Lindsey Weitle, David, Jillian and Ryan, Gamble, Brendon, Rendon and Ryder Copeland.Funeral Service Date and Time: Private Services were held Monday, November 5, 2007. Officiating: Jason Conner. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO . In lieu of flowers memorials to the Missouri Fiddlers & Country Music c/o Vesta Johnson, 209 Wilson Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020.

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Carroll Eugene Hahn, 77 of De Soto, Missouri. Gender: Male. Date of Birth: September 1, 1930 Flat River, Missouri. Parents: Henry and Lillie Mae (Hinson) Hahn. Surviving: No.Date of Death: November 3, 2007Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Missouri. Occupation: Well printer for St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper. Married to:The late Electa (nee Young) Hahn. Names and address of children: Kathy (David) Maddox – De Soto, Missouri.David (Sandy) Hahn – Galena, Missouri. Brothers & Sisters: Harold Hahn – St. Ann, Missouri. Edna Mae Mallow – Rockingham, North Carolina (Preceded in death by 6 Brothers & Sisters) Grandchildren: Brian (Sarah) Maddox, Rich (Sophia) Shular, Keith (Bridget) Hahn, Brenda (James) Smith Great-Grandchildren: Alex and Nick Smith, Ciara and Andrea Shuler. Member of Lodge/Organizations: St. Louis Typographical Union No. 8. Military Info: Served in U. S. Navy. Funeral Service Date and Time: Graveside Service Monday, November 5, 2007. Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Harold Hahn. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO 63020.Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020.

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Harry E. Wideman, 91 of Steelville, Missouri (formerly of Mineral Point, MO).Date of Birth: August 10, 1916 De Soto, MO. Parents: George Wesley and Emily (nee Siebels) Wideman. Surviving: No.Date of Death: November 7, 2007 Residence in Steelville, MO. Occupation: Bus Driver for Hillsboro School District. Date and Place of Marriage: September 26, 1937 in De Soto, MO. Married to: Viola Mae (nee Aders) Wideman. Surviving: Yes, Cuba, MO. Names and address of children: Two Daughters: Thelma (Robert) Friedmann, Steelville, MO. Ethel (John) Pratt, De Soto, MO. One Son: Harry (Joyce) Wideman, ElDorado, IL (preceded in death by one son, George A. Wideman). Brothers & Sisters: Two Sisters: Opal Haverstick, Union, MO.Helen Davison, Maryville, MO. (preceded in death by one sister, Blanche Johnson) Grandchildren: 12 (preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Friedmann) Great-Grandchildren: 24 (preceded in death by one great grandson, Tony Whisenhunt and great granddaughter, Mary Dickemann) Great-Great Grandchildren: 4. Step Grandchildren: 2 and Step Great Grandchildren. Member of Lodge/Organizations: B.P.O.E. # 689. Member of Church: Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Ware, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, November 9, 2007 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Don Strauser. Place of Burial: Red Bud Memorial Park, Potosi, MO. Visitation: Thursday, November 8, 2007 4 PM – 8 PM.

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Ray D. "Red" Berry, Sr., 90 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: August 8, 1917Crawford County, MO. Parents: Arthur Simon and Etta L. (nee Sease) Berry. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 7, 2007 Baisch Nursing Center De Soto, MO. Occupation: Carpenter/Millright for Missouri Pacific Railroad; Farmer. Married to: the late Dorothy Helen (nee Houston) Berry. Names and address of children: One son: Ray D. (Carol) Berry, Jr., De Soto, MO. One son-in-law: Charles Cherry, Valle Lake. (preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Cherry, and an infant son) Grandchildren: Lynn Lamster, Festus, MO, Sharon (Steve) Govreau, Festus, MO, Laurie Lamster, De Soto, MO and Phillip (Nicole) Berry, Hassmersheim, Germany. Great-Grandchildren: Jarod Lamster, Christopher Berry, Alicia Gordon, Alexis Govreau, Lindsay Gordon, Vanessa Berry. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, November 10, 2007 @ 11 AM Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Bruce Valle. Place of Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, November 10, 2007 9 AM to 11 AM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020.

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Betty Ann Byington, 69 of Valles Mines, MO. Date of Birth: October 28, 1938 Scottdale, GA. Parents: Grady Walter & Blanche M. (Cartledge) Bruce. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 19, 2007 Residence of Valles Mines, MO.Occupation: Security Guard for Burns Security. Date and Place of Marriage: Valles Mines, March 11, 1996. Married to: Stanley N. Byington. Surviving: Yes, Valles Mines, MO. Names and address of children: Bruce Blevins Jr. – Columbus, OH. Brian Blevins – Columbus, OH. Neils Hansen – East Bend, NC. Adrianna Kimbrell – Covington, GA. Lars Hansen – King, NC. Brothers & Sisters: Helen Martin – Covington, GA. Grandchildren: 5. Member of Church: Agape Church, Valles Mines, MO. Military Info: US Army. Memorial Service: 11 AM Sunday November 25, 2007. Place of Service: Agape Faith Church, Valles Mines, MO. Officiating: Glenn & Shirley Gowan. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020.

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Glynn E. Null, 74 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: December 1, 1932 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Edward and Cecile (nee Davis) Ross. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 21, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Assemblyman for Daimler-Chrysler Corp.:Married to: the late Doris Pearl (nee Drennen) Null. Names and address of children: One Daughter: Glennis "Kay" (Alan) Sutton, Festus, MO. One Son: Mark Null, Bonne Terre, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Three Sisters: Carole (Ken) Mc Manus, Sullivan, MO. Doris Johnson, De Soto, MO. Cheryl Morrison, De Soto, MO. Two Brothers: Norman (Leola) Null, De Soto, MO. Donald (Sandra) Null, De Soto, MO. Grandchildren: Sara Sutton, Alan Sutton II, Jackie Null, Jessie Null, Ross Null. Great-Grandchildren: Desa Byrd, Hali Sutton, Kerstin Null. Member of Lodge/Organizations: 25 Year Member of De Soto Rural Fire Dept. Military Info: U.S. Army.Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, November 24, 2007 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Paul Patterson. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, November 23, 2007 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020.

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Martha C. McClure, 90 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: December 4, 1916 Pittsburgh, PA. Parents: Luster Lee and Alma Clare (nee Stewart) Corbin. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 24, 2007 The Villa’s De Soto, MO. Occupation: Key Punch Operator for Mallinkcrodt; owned Rockwood Point Resort at Lake Wappapello, MO. Married to: the late William R. McClure. Names and address of children: One Son: Larry McClure, St. Louis, MO. Two Daughters: Helen Campbell, De Soto, MO. Sandra Phinney, St. Louis, MO. Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Vega and Elizabeth Corbin; one brother, James Corbin) Grandchildren: 7. Great-Grandchildren: 14.Great-Great Grandchildren: 1. Member of Lodge/Organizations: VFW #3416 Auxillary, Wappapelo, MO. Funeral Service. Date and Time: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Bob Carpenter. Place of Burial: Little Brushy Cemetery, Wappapello, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 4-8 PM.

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Leaella Munson, 94 of Crystal City, MO. Gender: female. Date of Birth: Aug. 11, 1913 Potosi, MO. Parents: Lee and Minnie (Tillson) Townsend. Surviving: NO. Date of Death: November 28, 2007 Crystal Oaks, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: X-Ray Technician. Married to: the late Byron Munson. Names and address of children: 2 daughters: Jane (Brent) Regan – Scottsdale, AZ. Carol Ann (Joe) Cunningham – Crystal City, MO. 1 Step-son: Richard "Butch" (Donna) Munson – De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: None. Grandchildren: Steve (Angela) Munson, Stacey Munson, Michael (Lori) Regan, Katy (Matt) Jennings, Jennifer (James) Leamey, and Molly Cunningham. Great-Grandchildren: Emma & Ethan Leamey, Allyson & Grant Jennings, Maddie, Sydney and Max Regan. Member of Lodge/Organizations: PEO Chapter IX. Member of Church: Grace Presbyterian Church. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, December 1, 2007 @ Noon. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Dr. Thomas Clifton. Place of Burial: City Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday December 1, 2007 from 10 AM to Noon. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Grace Presbyterian Church 105 Bailey Rd. Crystal City, MO 63019. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020.

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Kenneth V. Silvey, 92 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: March 3, 1915 Elvins, MO. Parents: George and Della (Moyer) Silvey. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 29, 2007 The Villa’s, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Delivery Truck Driver for Allen Furniture and Worked for the City of De Soto Street Dept. Date and Place of Marriage: January 15, 1972, at St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Married to: Mary (nee Coleman) Boyer Silvey. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of step children: Rita (Ed) Seyfarth – De Soto, MO. Margaret (Art) Yarbrough – De Soto, MO. Virginia (the late Joe) Schutte – De Soto, MO. Lucille (the late Lilburn) Guenther – De Soto, MO. Cynthia (the late Jim) O’Neal – Bonne Terre, MO. Cecelia (the late Joe) Coleman – Casper, WY. Joseph (Janet) Boyer – Potosi, MO. John (Grace) Boyer – De Soto, MO. Everette (Diane) Boyer – De Soto, MO. Preceded in death by three step daughters: Louise Mendenhall, Elizabeth (Robert) Bourbon, and Theresa (John) Sampson. Brothers & Sisters: Kathryn Templeton – De Soto, MO. Doris Downard – De Soto, MO. Preceded in death by two brothers: Myron and Carlos Silvey; and three sisters: Ruth Bequette, Helen Stancil Allan, and Mynyaun Rieffer Johnson. Step Grandchildren: 65. Step Great-Grandchildren: Numerous. Step Great-Great-Grandchildren: Numerous. Step Great-Great-Great-Grandchildren: Several. Also survived by Several Nieces and Nephews. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday December 3, 2007 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church . Officiating: Fr. Ron Hopmeir. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday December 2, 2007 from 4-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020.

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Quandell F. Riney, 92, of Festus passed away Fri, Nov 30, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He was retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. He liked to dance, fish, garden and was an excellent cook. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Born Nov 20, 1915, in St Marys, MO, to the late Joseph and Odeal (Nelson) Riney. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia (Coffman) Riney; one son, Melvin Riney; and one daughter, Bufil Jean Riney; five brothers: Urita, Charles, Printon , Manzell Riney and Joseph Joiner. He is survived by six sons; Richard Riney, Donald (Mary) Riney, Lindell Riney, Ivan Riney, Winston Riney and James (LaVerne) Riney; one sister, Blondell Underwood; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral service was Sat, Dec 8, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City, MO.