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Gary J. Belt, age 57, passed away on April 3, 2007. He was born the son of the late Mearl J. Belt and Catherine (nee Bourisaw) of DeSoto. He is survived by his children: Jon Belt, Julie (Steve) Dunn and Jennifer Belt and sister Ruth (Dennis) Carlton. He is preceded in death by his brother Anthony Belt. Funeral Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 10:00am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto, MO. Funeral arrangements by Mahn Funeral Home - DeSoto Chapel.

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Ruth Pinson, 85, of Fenton died April 7, 2007, in St. Louis. Mrs. Pinson was a teacher for St. Louis Archdiocese Schools and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. Born March 14, 1922, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Sarah Ann Politte. She is survived by her husband of 6o years, Lawrence Pinson of DeSoto; two sons: Robert (Emma) Pinson of Wildwood and Dennis Pinson of Fenton; two daughters: Lisa (Butch) Feagans of St. Louis and Jeanne Sweet of Eureka; two brothers: Walter Politte of St. Louis and Daley Politte of St. Louis; one sister, Ethel Boyer of Potosi; and four grandchildren: Schott Pinson of St. Louis, Sara Feagans of St. Louis, Eric Feagans of St. Louis and Jason Sweet of Springfield, MO. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and six sisters. Visitation was on April 10, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. with the funeral services beginning at 1:00p.m., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by Father Ron Hopmeir. Burial was in Calvary Mausoleum in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to W. A. C. Industries, 8520 Mackenzie Road, St Louis, 63123. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
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John "Jack" Goodwin, 83 of DeSoto died April 9, 2007, in Crystal City. Mr. Goodwin was a truck driver for Maclay Concrete Co. and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Marines, he was a member of VFW, AmVets, Knights of Columbus and Teamsters. Born June 17, 1923, in DeSoto, he was the son of the late John L. and Blanche Goodwin. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Shirley) Goodwin of DeSoto; one son, Daniel (Donna) Goodwin of Festus; one daughter: Janet Goodwin of DeSoto; one stepson, Robert Boehn Jr. of Cape Girardeau; two stepdaughters; Shirley (Frank) Farrell of Alabama and Annette (David) Schabbing of Cpe Girardeau; three grandchildren: Daneen (C.J.) Herbert of Wildwood, Dawn (Drew) Null of Festus and Doug (Lisa) Goodwin of Festus; six step grandchildren: Jessica, Erica, Veronica and Victoria Schabbing of Cape Girardeau and Jacob and Jasmine Roberts of Cape Girardeau; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Agnes Goodwin. Visitation held on Monday April 11, 2007, from 5:00 pm – 8:00pm at Mahn Funeral Home, Desoto Chapel. Funeral services were held April 12, 2007 10:00A.M. , St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by Father Ron Hopmeir. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
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Carol A. Oliver, 64, of DeSoto died April 12, 2007, in DeSoto. Mrs. Oliver was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts and flowers. Born May 19, 1942, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of Mildred (Hager) Kent of Marble Hill and the late Milburn J. Sweazea. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Bradley Coley of Fulton, Mo.; two daughters: Traci (Roy) Wilson of Missouri and Donnette Brewer of Monticello, Il.; three brothers: Milburn Sweazea of Winfield, Michael (Gloria) Swazea of St. Louis and Steven (Vicki) Sweazea of DeSoto; five sisters: Sharon (John) Taylor of S. Louis, Cindy (Steve) Miller of Michigan, Pamela (Donnie) Wesbecher of Marble Hill, Melinda Coleman of St. Charles and Jamie Lynn Sweazea of Marble Hill; and her companion, Troy Farris of DeSoto. She was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Bertagnolli; one brother, George Corey; and one sister, Glenda Sweazea. Visitation from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel with her funeral services at 1:00P.M., April 14 , 2007, officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
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Mary Lucille "Cille" Fauth, 83 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: September 20, 1923 Little Rock, Arkansas. Parents: William and Martha (nee Russell) Stafford; Surviving: NO, Date of Death: April 2, 2007 Missouri Baptist Hospital, Des Peres, Missouri. Occupation: homemaker; with her husband owned and operated Home Sales and Service Co. and Fauth Appliance. Married to: the late Edmond Sterling Fauth Jr. , Surviving: no. Names and address of children: 2 sons: Edmond Sterling (Carol) Fauth III – Sterling Heights, MI; Stan (Jan) Fauth – De Soto, MO; 1 daughter: Mary Lou (Nick) Borushiewich – St. Louis, MO. Brothers & Sisters: preceded in death by 1 brother: William Stafford Jr.; Grandchildren: 8 Great-Grandchildren: 2. Member of Lodge/Organizations: PEO Chapter F.G., Lochie Rankin Circle; Member of Church: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday April 6, 2007 @ 10 AM Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Darlene Payne. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday April 5, 2007 from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society 4207 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108 or St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church 1004 Rock Rd., De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.
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John Edward Ketcherside, 41 of De Soto, Mo. Date of Birth: August 31, 1965 Crystal City, Mo. Parents: David and Janet (nee Johnston) Ketcherside. Surviving: Yes, live in Hillsboro, Mo. Date of Death: April 5, 2007 De Soto, Mo. Occupation: Carpenter for Latham Construction, Date and Place of Marriage: June 14, 1986 in De Soto, Mo. to Sandra (nee Edelman) Ketcherside, Surviving: Yes. Names and address of children: Bruce Ketcherside – De Soto, Mo.;Benjamin Ketcherside – De Soto, Mo.; Holly Ketcherside – De Soto, Mo. Brothers & Sisters: Charlie Ketcherside – High Ridge, Mo.; Dava (Kyle) Jones – Troy, MI; Cindy (Donald) Szychulski – Mesquite, TX; Nicholas Harper - Bonne Terre, MO; Laura (Jim) Ifland – Festus, MO. Survived by Grandmother: Ottie Mae Johnston, Hillsboro, MO. Member of Church:De Soto Christian Church, Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, April 10, 2007, @ 1:00 p.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel, Officiating: Rev. Ron Follmer. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, Mo. Visitation: Monday, April 9, 2007, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.
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Kenneth E. Smith, 77 of De Soto, MO, Date of Birth: July 19, 1929De Soto, MO, Parents: Fred Smith & Effie (Helderbrand) Smith Patterson. Surviving: No. Date of Death: April 7, 2007Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Vendor, Wrigley Field, Date and Place of Marriage: Never Married, Brothers & Sisters: 1 Brother: John (Josephine) Patterson, De Soto, MO; 1 Sister: Billy Jean Manley, Minnesota; 1 Brother-in-law: Everett Forshee, De Soto, MO (Preceded in death by 1 sister: Betty Forshee). Nieces: Anita (Kenny) Knearem, Tower Hill, IL; Trisha (Jim) Schumers, Plymouth, MN; Joan (Eric) Dunlap, Hillsboro, MO; Margie (Shane Sr.) Kuykendall, Festus, MO; Kathy (Frank) Ames, De Soto, MO; Nephew: Gary Forshee, De Soto, MO. 8 Great Nieces and Great Nephews: Tristan, Amanda, Betty, Ian, Kyle, Shane Jr., Austin & John. Member of Lodge/Organizations: SEIU Local # 277. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday April 11, 2007 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Ron Follmer Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday April 11, 2007 from 11 AM – 1 PM. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.
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Roscoe J. Senter Sr., of Garden City, MO - Formerly of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: November 30, 1913 Frumet, MO. Parents: Lilburn & Nellie (nee Wideman) Senter. Surviving: NO. Date of Death: April 11, 2007 Garden City, MO. Occupation: Concrete Finisher, Owner of R Senter Cement Works. Married to: Louise (nee Naes) Senter. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: 3 sons: Roscoe (Sandy) Senter Jr. – Imperial, MO; Kenneth Senter – Imperial, MO; Lilburn "Bud" (Gloria) Senter – Garden City, MO; 1 daughter: Joyce (Ed) Malusky – Festus, MO. Brothers & Sisters: 2 brothers: Robert Senter – Shell Knob, MO; Earl "Joe" Senter – Dallas, TX. Preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Thebeau and Mabel Brewer; and four brothers, Harold, Lloyd, Raymond, and Walter Senter. Grandchildren: 12. Great-Grandchildren: 22. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Cement Masons Local 527. Funeral Service Date and Time: Sunday April 15, 2007 @ 2 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Pastor Jeffrey Ries. Place of Burial: Wideman Cemetery, Dittmer, MO. Visitation: Saturday April 16, 2007 from 4 – 8 PM. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.

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Marguerette E. Wilburn, 86 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: June 14, 1920 Blackwell, MO. Parents: George W. & Gertrude E (nee Miller) Lucas. Surviving: No. Date of Death: April 12, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Cook at Sugar Bowl, Lotus Café, and Family Café. Married to: Richard "Dick" Wilburn. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: 1 daughter: Paula (Dennis) Hawkins – De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: 4 sisters: Sylvia Huskey – Arnold, MO; Hilda (Joel) Sebastian – De Soto, MO; Charlene (Robert "Huck") Huskey – Bonne Terre, MO; Christine Lucas – St. Charles, MO; 1 brother: Frank (Dorothy) Lucas – De Soto, MO. She is preceded in death by three brothers: Ralph Grover Lucas, Ernie Lucas and Leonard "Pete" Lucas, and by one sister: Vivian Dickinson. granddaughter: Angel Hawkins. Great-Grandchildren: 1 great-grandson: Josten Hawkins. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday April 16, 2007 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Jerry Wooten. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday April 15, 2007 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.

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Edna Lucille Hurtgen, 96 of De Soto, Missouri, Date of Birth: January 15, 1911 Blackwell, Missouri. Parents: William Arthur and Florence (nee Baker) Wall. Surviving: No.Date of Death: April 14, 1007 De Soto, Missouri. Occupation: Homemaker, Married to: Herbert Edward Hurtgen, Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Lucille Hurtgen – De Soto, Missouri; Donald (Darlene) Hurtgen - De Soto, Missouri; Harold (Barbara) Hurtgen – Festus, Missouri; Gerald "Jerry" (Linda) Hurtgen – Hillsboro, Missouri; Richard (Janet) Hurtgen – Hannibal, Missouri. Brothers & Sisters: Leo J. (Myrna) Wall – Harlingen, Texas. Preceded in death by five brothers: Russell Wall, Arthur Wall, Clarence Wall, Buford Wall and Sydney Wall And by two sisters: Mae Krodinger and Josie DeArmon. Grandchildren: 8. Great-Grandchildren: 15, Member of Church: First Baptist Church – Hillsboro, Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 @ 11:00 a.m. Place of Service: First Baptist Church – Hillsboro, Missouri. Officiating: Rev. Wayne Norris, Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 4:00 -8:00 p.m. Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Baptist Church of Hillsboro Building Fund appreciated. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.

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Gwendolyn F. Hurd, age 56 of Farmington Mo. Formerly of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away on Wednesday April 4, 2007 at her residence in Farmington Missouri. She was born October 18, 1950 in St. Louis Missouri. Gwendolyn was a gifted classical pianist. She used her early talents at her church in Hillsboro Missouri. During her college years she participated in recitals at Fontbonne University. She is survived by two cousins Richard "Dick" (Wife-Brenda) King of Hillsboro Missouri and J.R. Hausgen of Hillsboro Missouri. Preceded in death by her parents Harold W. and Marjory Hurd (nee Hausgen), her aunt Loretta H. (Husband-James Richard "Dick") King (nee Hausgen) and her uncle J.T. (Wife-Winnie) Hausgen. Visitation Friday April 6, 2007 from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral Friday April 6 at 2:00 PM in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Wayne Norris officiating. Interment Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to the charity of choice appreciated.

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Marie A. Shoop (nee Childress) age 74, of Hillsboro Missouri. Passed away on Thursday April 19, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City Missouri. Born August 6, 1932 in Ware Missouri. She was a retired waitress and attended Church of the Nazarene in DeSoto Mo.Survived by daughter- Caroline Rose of So Carolina, daughter Lori (James) Buzzetta of Texas, brother Vance (Eve) Childress of Hillsboro Missouri, sister- Viola (Rev. Wilburn) Hinch of DeSoto Missouri, sister Barbara Amsden of Crystal City Missouri, Sister Marilyn Hill of Festus Missouri, brother- Dale (Judy) Childress of Sullivan Missouri, brother- Paul (Becky) Childress of Marquand Missouri and sister Louise Brennan of Southern California. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Alice Childress (nee Pigg), son Michael Bohannon and sister Lucille Bovier. Memorial Service to be held at the Church of the Nazarene 820 North Main St. De Soto Missouri, on Wednesday April 25, 2007 at 11:00AM, the Rev. Wilburn Hinch Officiating. Memorials to the charity of ones choice appreciated. A service of Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri.

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Walter Stromberg, age 92, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on April 22, 2007, in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born August 07, 1914, in St Louis Missouri. He was a retired Switchman for Missouri Pacific Railroad, WWII Naval veteran and member of the Swedish National Society.Walter and his wife the late Octavia Stromberg (nee Schrader) were married for 69 years.He is survived by, Son-Conrad (Elaine) Stromberg of Desoto Missouri. Daughter-Betty Stromberg of Brooklyn New York. Daughter-Barbara Sandgren of Seattle Washington. Sister-Helen Garner of Englewood Florida. Sister-Virginia Neuenkirk of St Louis Missouri. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Preceded in death by Wife-Octavia Rose Stromberg (nee Schrader). Father-Otto Stromberg; Mother-.Hilda Stromberg (nee Tigerberg Son-Jerome Philip, Son-David Otto. Visitation-Tuesday April 24, 2007 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Mo. Funeral: Wednesday April 25, 2007, 10:00AM at Brown Funeral Home Hillsboro Missouri. Interment-Good Shepherd Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials- to Comtrea would be appreciated.


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Thomas Patrick "Tommy" Patterson, 64, of DeSoto passed away April 20, 2007 in DeSoto. Mr. Patterson was a driver for Brings Security Company and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also a member of American Legion Post 253 in Festus. born Feb 2, 1943, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Daphine and Fay (Braun) Patterson. He is survived by his wife, Janet I. (Barnett) Patterson of DeSoto; three daughter: Coylene (Brian) Smith of DeSoto, Sherryle (Christopher) Waitrovich of Hillsboro and Ruth (Randy) Watson of Hillsboro; one brother, Jack (Sharon) Patterson of Hillsboro; one sister, Deborah (Donald) Hoff of St. John, MO; eight grandchildren: Jennifer, David, Chelsea, Larry, Brianna, Cole, Garrett and Shelby; and several nieces and nephews. he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Patterson. Visitation held on Monday, April23, 2007 from 11:00A.M. until 1:00P.M. with funeral services beginning at 1:00P.M. at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Donald Barnett. Burial was in the Lone Pilgrim Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
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Benjamin "Ben" Gratz, 81, of DeSoto died April 20, 2007, in St. Louis.  Mr. Gratz was an engineer for Sverdrup.  He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto and a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus.  Born November 10, 1925, in Lowell, Michigan, he was the son of the late Josephine (Smolinski) and Benjamin Gratz Sr. He is survived b y his wife, Dorothy M. (Sinnwell) Gratz of DeSoto; and one brother, John Gratz of Lowell, Michigan. Funeral services were held April 25 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Ron Hopmeir.  Burial was in Sunset Memor ial park in Affton.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.

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.Karen E. Kinder, 50 of DeSoto died April 22, 2007, in DeSoto.  Mrs. Kinder was a worker in a shoe factory and a member of First Church of God.  Born April 12, 1957, in Farmington, she was the daughter of Obadiah "Obie" and Odessa (Evans) Henderson of DeSoto. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters: Kayla (Dale) Elliott of Crystal City and Bliss Kinder of DeSoto ; one brother, Dennis "Butch" (Brenda) Henderson of Texas; one sister, Loretta Henderson of DeSoto; and two grandchildren: Ava Michelle Elliott of Crystal City and Evan-Rachel Elliott of Crystal City. Funeral services were held April 27 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Steve Leach.  Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.

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Martin L. Dierks, Sr., 46, Sullivan, Missouri. Date of Birth: May 21, 1960 Crystal City, MO. Parents: Clifford and Doris (nee Christian) Dierks. Surviving: Yes, Both live in De Soto, MO. Date of Death: April 20, 2007 Residence in Sullivan, MO. Occupation: Machinist at Dow Chemical. Married to: Melissa (nee Wallace) Dierks. Surviving: Yes. Names and address of children: Four Sons: Martin L. (Jeannie) Dierks, Jr., Virginia Beach, VA; Dwayne (Rachel) Dierks, Richwoods, MO; Daniel Dierks, St. Clair, MO; Josh Dierks, Viburnum, MO; Two Step-Children: Tony Waddington, Festus, Mo; Jamie Wallace, Hillsboro, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Two Brothers: Mike (Terri) Dierks; Mark Dierks, De Soto, MO. Two Sisters: Patricia (Ron) Drake, Oklahoma Helen Hillman, Springfield, MO. Grandchildren: 7. Memorial Service Date and Time: Thursday, April 26, 2007 @ 5:30 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Dr. G. Michael Rose; Place of Inurnment: Woodlawn Mausoleum, De Soto, MO. Memorial Gathering: Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.

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Lucille Ladd, 88, of Crystal City, formerly of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: August 23, 1918 Fertile, MO. Parents: Homer T. "H.T." & Mary B. (Yates) Henry. Surviving: NO. Date of Death: April 27, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Salesperson - E & D Style Shop, Jack & Jill Children’s Store, and Woolworths. Date and Place of Marriage: November 22, 1952. Married to: Floyd "Pate" Ladd, De Soto, MO. Surviving: yes. Names and address of children: 4 Daughters: Connie (Richard) Portell - Festus, MO; Sherry (George) Vogt - Festus, MO; Cindy (Denny) Wall – Festus, MO; Linda (John) Partney – Festus, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by three brothers, Clayton, Robert "Red", and Tim Henry; and one sister, Eula Bailey. Grandchildren: 12, Great-Grandchildren: 12, Great-Grandchildren: 2. Member of Church: First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday April 30, 2007 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday April 29, 2007 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.

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Steven E. Webb, 50, of Crystal City died April 30, 2007, in DeSoto.  Mr. Webb worked in construction and enjoyed fishing.  Born Oct 17, 1956, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Lula and Charles H. Webb. He is survived by a son, Christopher Webb of St. Louis; a daughter, Lula Webb of St. Louis; two brothers: Howard Webb of Lemay, and Alex Lechner of Farmington; four sisters: Ruth Gross of Arkansas, Linda Smith of Cadet, Connie Webb of Imperial and Kimberly Lechner of Arkansas; and six grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were private.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Ho me in DeSoto.
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Connie L. Ahrens, 66, of DeSoto died April 30, 2007, in St. Louis.  Mrs. Ahrens was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling and gardening.  Born Dec 17, 1940, in Ellington, MO., she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Floy (Willis) Asberry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ahrens. She is survived by three sons: Van (Susan) Pender of California,  Scott (Sharon) Pender of Ohio and Manuel Martin: two daughters: Debra Schmidt of Fen ton and Renee (Edward) Berry of Arcadia, MO., four brothers: Elva Asberry of Antonia, Dale Asberry of Farmington; one sister, Velma Duffy of Illinois; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by two brothers: Dwai n and Gene Asberry; and one sister, June Cook. Funeral services were held May 3 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Eugene Bowerman.  Bural was in the Oakland Baptist Cemetery in DeSoto.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
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John Dwight Cauley, Jr., 39 of De Soto, Mo. Date of Birth: February 25, 1968 St. Louis, Mo. Parents: John Dwight Sr., and Carol Maxine (nee Robins) Cauley. Surviving: Yes, living in De Soto, Mo.Date of Death: April 27, 2007 St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis County, Mo. Occupation: Roofer for County Exteriors. Children: Daughter: Jacquelyn N. Cauley – St. Louis County, Mo. Preceded in death by his son, John Wesley Cauley. Brothers & Sisters: James Mosier – St. Louis, Mo.; LaDonna (Joe) Dabrowski – St. Louis, Mo.; Karen (Richard) Meador – House Springs, Mo. Also survived by three nieces, three nephews, and a great-nephew. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, April 30, 2007 @ 7 p.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Rev. Derry Bowling. Place of Burial: Graveside Service Tuesday, May 1, 11 a.m. Rayfield Cemetery, Lesterville, Mo. Visitation: Monday, April 30, 2007, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Rayfield Cemetery Fund, c/o Brenda Parker, Lesterville, MO 63654. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337.

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Tommy Michael Nations, 53, of Festus died April 1, 2007. Mr Nations was a resource manager. He wa a former alderman for the City of Herculanuem and a member of Elks Lodge 1721 in Crystal City. He enjoyed playing softball. Born June 7, 1953, in St Louis, he was the son of the late Buelah (Grethel) Nations and Tommy Ross Nations. He is survived by his wife, Karen 9Boylan) Nations; two daughters: Terra (TJ) Baumer and Tamara Ryan Nations; brother, Joey Nations; sisters, Laura Kremer and Pam Gibbons ; mother-in-law, Bernice "Bunny" Boylan; sisters-in-law, Sharon (Mike) Pierce, Linda (John) Anderson and Brenda (Leon) Sohn; brothers-in-law, Bob (Ranay) Boylan and Patrick Boylan; three grandchildren, Blake, Ross and Blair Baumer. He was preceded in de ath by his father-in-law, Bo Boylan; and one brother, Clinton Nations. Funeral services were April 3, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus, MO. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeSoto.

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Beverly A. (DeGeare) Warden, 60, of Hematite died April 4, 2007, in St Anthony's deGreeff House. Mrs Warden was a medical assistant at St Anthony's Medical Center and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Born Oct 10, 1946, in St Louis, she wa s the daughter of Vivian (Esch) DeGeare and the late Andrew H. DeGeare. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Dennis Warden; son, Jon (Julie) Warden; three brothers: Paul (Joy) DeGeare, Richard (Fran) DeGeare and David (Melody) DeGeare; four sisters; Donna Keathley, Sharon Schmidt, Phyllis Polk and Margaret (Bill) Weibking; two grandchildren; Gabriella and Melanie Warden. Memorial services were held April 9, 2007 a t Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO 

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Rose Mary (Horton) Bolin, 64, entered into rest Sun, April 8, 2007. She was a retired school bus driver and liked to watch Nascar racing. Born Oct 31, 1942, in St Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Behan) Horton. She is survived by her husband, Tony A. Bolin; son, Tony Bolin; four daughters; Annette (Charles) Hastings, Jeanette Brooks, Cheryl (Andy) Gentert and Nora Bolin; six grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Thurs, April 12, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

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Kathleen Michelle "Shelly" (Grimes) Brandon, 40, of Cadet, MO , entered into rest April 12, 2007 at deGreeff Hospice House in St Louis. She was a secretary with Washington University and enjoyed painting and drawing. Born March 11, 1967 in Centralia, IL, she was the daughter of Chester Grimes, Sr, of Piedmont, MO and Mary Kathleen (Trice) and Dale Lintner of Cadet, MO. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three daughters: Amber Grimes, Cassie Whaley and Meghan Whaley; one brother, Chester Grimes, Jr; two sisters; Beverly (Fred) Kohlmeyer and Rachel Grimes; and two grandchildren; Anthony Jr. and Kaleb Hahne. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Leslie and Randy Grimes. Funeral services were held April 16 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO. Burial  was private.

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Staff Sgt. Brandon L. Wallace, 27, of Festus died April 14, 2007, in Fallujah, Iraq, while on active duty with the U.S. Army. Sgt. Wallace was a 1998 graduate of Crystal City High School, and was an accomplished musician, chef and photographer. He has been awarded the Purple Heart. Born Feb 26, 1980, in Bridgeton, MO, he was the son of Rickey L. Wallace and Robin (Phillips) Wallace. In addition to his parents he is survived by his fiancee, SPC Dawn Urbina; two sisters; Rachel (David) Tucker and Sarah Beth Wallace; five grandparents: Robert and Patti Baremore, Eva Phillips, Charles and Cecil Clay and Phyllis Phillips. Funeral services were held Tues, April 24, 2007 at Living Faith Church in Festus. Burial with full military honors was in the National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.

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Lisa Rae (Rowlette) Miller, 54, entered into rest Thurs, April 19, 2007, at Festus, MO. She was born Jan 27, 1953 in St Louis, MO. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marcia (Silvers) Rowlette. She is survived by her husband, Donny Miller and her son, Edward Rowlette. Funeral service was private.

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Sammye Clark, 58, entered into rest April 20, 2007, in Festus. She was born Aug 22, 1948, in Crystal City, MO, the daughter of Ricky Carr and Bettye (Laiben) Goforth, who preceded her in death. She was a cashier at the Wal-Mart Store in Festus for 17 years. She is survived by her son, Corey Hill and two sisters, Donna Robinson and Muffy Pullen. Service was private. Burial was at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City, MO.

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Mildred Louise (Warneck) Linton, 87, DeSoto, entered into rest April 27, 2007 in DeSoto. She was born Sept 21, 1919 in St Louis, the daughter of James William and Louise W. (Haxel) Warneck. She was a homemaker and an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas, St Louis, and Zion Lutheran Church in Dallas. She is survived by her son, Robert Louis Linton; her daughter, Ann Louise (Jerry) Stuart; two grandchildren, Carrie Linton and Matthew Linton; and great grandchild, Savannah Linton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Linton; her parents; and her brother, Clarence Warneck. Funeral service was Wed, May 2, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Interment is in Lakewood Park Cemetery, St Louis.

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Aaron Daniel Helfirch, 32, Festus, died April 30, 2007, in St Louis. He was born Sept 17, 1974 in Redbud, IL. He was a tow truck driver for Bumper-to-Bumper Towing Company. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. he was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Festus. He is survived by his wife, Tonya (Hall) Helfrich; his parents, Daniel and Karen (Haudrich) Helfrich; his daughter, Brittany; three sons, Joshawa, Chace and Joshua; his sister, Tina Helfrich; his twin brother Eric (Heather) Helfrich. Funeral services were May 4, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Interment was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

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Katherine E. Thomas, 91, of Festus passed April 5, 2007, in Crystal City. Mrs. Thomas was a secretary. Born June 3, 1915, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Victoria Freyler. She is survived by two sons: William Thomas of St. Louis and Stephen Thomas of California; and one niece, Martha Imler of DeSoto. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Gus Freyler and Emil Freyler; and two sisters: Minnie Branfass and Antoinette Kinnikin. Fuenral services were private. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.

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