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Meta Ida Kley (nee During) age 92, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on May 10, 2007, in De Soto, Missouri. She was born on August 25, 1914, in Hillsboro Missouri. Meta was a farmer and long time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro Missouri. She is survived by, Grandson-Wayne (Cindy) Douglas of Crystal City Missouri, Also Survived by four great grandchildren-Blair Douglas of Crystal City Missouri, Eric Douglas of Hillsboro Missouri, Brandon Cernicek of Arnold Missouri, and Garrett Cernicek of St. Genevieve Missouri. Three great great grandchildren, Mya, Tyreece, and Eve. She was preceded in death by, Husband-Norvel Kley, Daughter Irene Douglas, Father Charles During, Mother, Emma During (nee Linhorst), and one Granddaughter Janet Richard. Visitation-Sunday May 13, 2007, from 4PM until 7PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. Hillsboro Missouri. Visitation also will be held on Monday May 14, 2007, from 9AM until 10AM at Zion Lutheran Church Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral Service- Monday May 14, 2007, at 10AM at Zion Lutheran Church Hillsboro Missouri. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran, Cemetery Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to Zion Lutheran Church, Hillsboro Missouri would be appreciated. |
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Lloyd R. "Boobie" Boyer, Sr., 81 of De Soto,
Missouri. Date of Birth: August 14, 1925 Tiff, Missouri. Parents: Edgar and
Maggie (nee Hopson) Boyer. Surviving: No. Date of Death: May 1, 2007 St.
Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Occupation: worked as a foreman for De
Soto Shoe Factory; Union Rep for Boot & Shoe Workers Union. Married to: the late
Edna Catherine (nee Schoellkopf) Boyer. Surviving: NO. Names and address of
children:Three Sons: Lloyd R. "Rocky" Boyer, Jr., De Soto, MO; Gary (Stacy)
Boyer, De Soto, MO; David Boyer, Ocoee, FL. One Daughter: Donna Boyer, De Soto,
MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Joy (Becky) Boyer, Cadet, MO. One Sister:
Alice Sansoucie, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by two brothers, Evert and
Lawrence Boyer; three sisters, Ann White, Ulabelle Boyer, Helen Horn).
Grandchildren: Lloyd III, Nicky, Todd, Samantha, Sarah, and Elizabeth Boyer,
Shannon McIntyre, Garrett, Cheyenne, David and Steven Boyer; Katherine Davis and
Amber Godier.Great-Grandchildren: Brittany and Autumn Coffman, Ethan, Gi Gi,
Kathy Lee, and Daniel Boyer, Tyler, Brandon and Jacob Davis. Member of
Lodge/Organizations: Past President of De Soto Little League, Little League
Volunteer for 30 years. Military Info: U.S. Navy, WWII. Funeral Service Date and
Time: Friday, May 4, 2007 @ 2:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Dr. G. Michael Rose. Place of Burial: Woodlawn
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, May 3, 2007 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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Kenneth E. Gibson, Sr., 87 of Festus, MO,
formerly of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: November 2, 1919 East St. Louis,
Missouri. Parents: William Frank and Minnie (nee Tracy) Gibson. Surviving: No.
Date of Death: May 3, 2007 Festus Nursing Center, Festus, Missouri. Occupation:
Refigeration Technician. Other Family Members: the late Ruby Gibson, Ella Kay
Gibson, De Soto, MO, and Ethel Gibson, Festus, MO. Names and address of
children: Five Sons: Ron (Kim) Gibson, De Soto, MO; Kenneth Gibson, Jr.,
Londonderry, NH; Jerry (Chris) Gibson, Humble, TX; Michael Gibson, De Soto, MO;
Robert Gibson, De Soto, MO. One Daughter: Tina (David) Gibson, Spring Hill, FL.
Two Step-Daughters: Sheilah (Andy) Hahn, De Soto, MO; Donna Smith, De Soto, MO.
Two Step-Sons: William Ray (Connie) Smith, High Ridge, MO; Bud Parkhurst, De
Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Two Brothers: Claude Gibson, Chicago, IL; William
F. Gibson, Hillsboro, MO. One Sister: Vicky (Gene) Maness, St. Louis, MO
(preceded in death by seven siblings: Dorothy Domijan, June Stansburg, Ethel
Alberts, Lois Dustin, Frances Durham, Thelma Gibson, and William F. Gibson)
Grandchildren: 1. Great-Grandchildren: 20 (preceded in death by one
great-grandson, Samuel Culley). Great-Great Grandchild: 1. Member of
Lodge/Organizations: B.P.O.E. # 689, Amvets Post #48, VFW Post #1831. Military
Info: U.S. Navy. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, May 8, 2007 @ 10:00 AM.
Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Bro. Carl
McKalip. Place of Burial: De Soto City Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation:
Monday, May 7, 2007 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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Susan K. Nuckols, 52 of Hillsboro, Missouri.
Date of Birth: April 23, 1955 Beaumont, Texas. Parents: Claude Wilson & June
(nee Chandler) Wilson, Beaumont, Texas. Surviving: Father - No Mother – Yes.
Date of Death: May 3, 2007: Hillsboro, Missouri. Occupation: Attorney –
Jefferson County Juvenile Dept. Date and Place of Marriage: February 5, 1986 San
Francisco, California. Married to: David Nuckols. Surviving: Yes. Names and
address of children:Taylor (Heather) Cunningham – St. Louis, MO; John Nuckols –
Hillsboro, MO; Christian Nuckols – Hillsboro, MO; Lauren Nuckols – Hillsboro,
MO. Brothers & Sisters: 1 Sister: Karen Wilson – Celina, TX; 1 Brother: Randy
Wilson – Beaumont, TX. Grandchildren: 1 – Ella Cunningham. Member of
Lodge/Organizations: P.E.O Chapter FG, Missouri Bar Association. Member of
Church: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Funeral Service Date and Time:
Monday May 7, 2007 @ 4 PM Place of Service: St. Andrew’s United Methodist
Church, De Soto, Missouri. Officiating: Rev. Darlene Payne. Place of Burial:
City Cemetery, De Soto, Missouri. Visitation: Monday May 7, 2007 from 2-4 PM @
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can
be made to HOINA, Post Office Box 636, Brownstown, PA 17508-0636 - phone
#717-355-9494. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
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Lester F. Deaton, 84 of De Soto, Missouri.
Date of Birth: May 30, 1922 Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Parents: Houston and
Harriett (nee Pennell) Deaton. Surviving: No. Date of Death: May 5, 2007
Residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Track Foreman for Railroad. Married to:
Bernice (nee Rice) Deaton. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of
children: Two Sons: Larry (Frances) Deaton, Blackwell, MO; Donald (Liz) Deaton,
Kirkwood, MO. Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by two brothers, Chester
and Edward Deaton; three sisters, Jewell Stucker, Marjorie Daughhetee and Martha
Deaton). Grandchildren: 6. Great-Grandchildren: 14. Member of
Lodge/Organizations: Poplar Bluff Lodge #209 AF & AM. Member of Church: First
Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Military Info: U.S. Army. Funeral Service Date and
Time: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Woodlawn
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, May 8, 2007 4-8 PM. Funeral Arranged
Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto,
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Wanita Lucille Mordecai, 71 of De Soto,
Missouri. Date of Birth: August 20, 1935 Mexico, Missouri. Parents: Walter
Jeffers and Edna Mae (nee Watts) Jeffers Hayes. Surviving: No. Date of Death:
May 6, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Missouri. Occupation:
Homemaker. Date and Place of Marriage: January 12, 1952 in Memphis, TN. Married
to: Harrison L. "H.L." Mordecai. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address
of children: One Son: Ben (Mary Ann) Mordecai, Festus, MO. One Daughter: Anna
Mae (Roy) Cox, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by one
brother, Walter (Anna) Jeffers. Grandchildren: 6. Great-Grandchildren: 9.
Funeral Service Date and Time:Wednesday, May 9, 2007 @ 1:00 PM. Place of
Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Leonard Himes. Place of
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, May 8, 2007 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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Lucy Celeste Wantland, 82 of Victoria,
Missouri. Date of Birth: November 17, 1924 Blackwell, Missouri. Parents: Eugene
and Harriette (nee Emily) Bequette. Surviving: No. Date of Death: May 7, 2007
Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Missouri. Occupation: Homemaker. Date
and Place of Marriage: May 31, 1947. Married to: the late Paul Robert Wantland.
Surviving: No. Names and address of children:Two Daughters: Carol (Jim) Stewart,
De Soto, MO; Jane (Mike) Politte, De Soto, MO. Two Sons: Kent (Sharon) Wantland,
Victoria, MO; Rusty (Alisa) Wantland, Victoria, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Two
Sisters: Barbara Dawson, Cadet, MO. Reva O’Harver, De Soto, MO (preceded in
death by three sisters, Geneveive Yates, Wuanita Watson and Mary Lou Bequette;
one brother, Ted Bequette).Two Sister-in-Laws: Marilyn (Wallace) Irwin,
Victoria, MO; Marjory (the late John) Ives, Victoria, MO. Grandchildren: 11.
Great-Grandchildren: 18. Member of Church: Victoria United Methodist Church,
Victoria, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, May 10, 2007 @ 10:00 AM.
Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Gloria Jones.
Place of Burial: Victoria Cemetery, Victoria, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, May 9,
2007 4-8 PM. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
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Irma M. White, 60 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: October 4, 1946 Hillsboro, Missouri. Parents: Lester Eisenhauer and Norma (nee Cage) Eisenhauer Wilson. Surviving: NO. Date of Death: May 11, 2007 St. Louis, Missouri. Occupation: Bus Driver at Hillsboro R-3 School; worked for J.C. Transit and Express Mart. Married to: the late Ronald Dale White. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: (preceded in death by one son, Lester White). Brothers & Sisters: Three sisters: Joan (Elvet) Love, De Soto, MO; Lois (Ken) Prockl, Crestwood, MO; Lola (Dennis) Griggs, Hillsboro, MO (preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Eisenhauer). One Sister-in-Law: Joyce Eisenhauer, Festus, MO. Member of Church: Highland Baptist Church, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Keith Perren. Place of Burial: Belews Creek Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri. Visitation: Monday, May 14, 2007 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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Dale Kaikkonen, 58 of French Village, Missouri. Date of Birth: November 4, 1948 St. Louis, Missouri. Parents: Arthur and Bertha (nee Rushing) Kaikkonen. Surviving: No . Date of Death: May 13, 2007 Ste. Genevieve, MO. Occupation: Stationary Engineer for Monsanto. Special Friend: Janet White . Names and address of children: Two Daughters: Tammara Kaikkonen, French Village, MO; Angie (Ben) Burns, Imperial, MO; One Son: Tim (Kim) Kaikkonen, Herculaneum, MO. Grandchildren: Samantha and Emily Burns; Tyler and Payton Kaikkonen. Member of Church: Agape Faith Church, Valles Mines, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, May 17, 2007 @ 7:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Glen Gowen. Visitation: Thursday, May 17, 2007 3 PM -7 PM. Memorial Donations can be made to the St. Louis Audubon Society, PO Box 220227, St. Louis, MO 63122. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337. |
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Gary W. Weber, 51 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: October 29, 1955 St. Louis, MO. Parents: Frank Weber & Rosemond (Sparks) Weber-Harness. Surviving: No, But Stepfather is surviving, Lloyd "Doc" Harness. Date of Death: May 16, 2007 De Soto, MO. Occupation: Manager in the transportation industry. Names and address of children: Cally Weber – Lawton, OK; Bradley Lucas – De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: 3 Sisters: Ramona Sebastian – De Soto, MO; Rebecca Stalnaker – Austin, TX; Mildred Weber – Springfield, MO. 3 Brothers: Frank (Mary) Weber – De Soto, MO; John Weber – De Soto, MO; Kenneth (Sandra) Weber – De Soto, MO. Preceded in death by one brother: Dennis Weber. Grandchildren: 1, Ashley. Special Friends: Jack (Debbie) Conyers. Member of Church: The Rose of Sharon Full Gospel Temple. Military Info: Veteran of the U. S. Army. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday May 21, 2007 @ 11:30 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Carl McKalip. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Sunday May 20, 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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Daniel J. "Wag" Gillam, 32 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: September 4, 1974 Potosi, MO. Parents: Danny and Paulette (nee Bequette) Gillam. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Date of Death: May 14, 2007St. John’s Mercy Hospital, Creve Coeur, MO. Occupation: Metal Finisher at C&A Metal Finishing. Date and Place of Marriage: November 3, 2001 at St. Rose of Lima, De Soto, MO. Married to: Brandi (Whittier) Gillam. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Cassondra Whittier – De Soto, MO; Tyler Gillam – Festus, MO; Colten Gillam – De Soto, MO; Austen Gillam – De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Jason (Jennifer) Gillam – Festus, MO; Melissa (Bobby) Hemmen – De Soto, MO. Paternal Grandparents: Earl and Emma (nee Gamble) Gillam. Preceded in death by: Maternal Grandparents: Edgar Thomas and Lourdes (nee Boyer) Bequette. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Stage Engineer for G.T.O.. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday May 19, 2007 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima. Officiating: Fr. Ron Hopmeir. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Friday May 18, 2007 from 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorial Donations can be made to the Daniel Gillam Family Trust Fund @ National City Bank, De Soto, MO. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337. |
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Ann Cox, 51, of DeSoto died May 18, 2007, in Crystal City. Mrs. Cox was employed in the clerical and records department of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. She was a member of Amvets Post 48 Ladies Auxiliary and of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. Born Nov 20, 1955, in Mexico, Missouri, she was the daughter of H.L. Harrison Mordecai of DeSoto and the late Wanita (Jeffries) Mordecai. In addition to her fat her, she is survived by her husband, Roy G. Cox of DeSoto; three sons: Carly Portell of St. Louis, James (Rita) Cox of Ferguson and troy Cox (Michael Johnston) of St. Louis; one daughter: Sarah (Christopher) Chapman of Fairbanks, Alaska; six grandchildren: and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held May 22 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Ron Hopmeir. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Ms. Jerri Carroll (nee Worley) age 69 of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on May 20th, 2007 at Baisch Nursing Center in DeSoto Mo. She was born in Cherryville Mo. on September16, 1937. She worked in sales as a Tupperware Lady. Survived by two daughters- Gina (husband Kris) Kumlin of Hillsboro Mo. And Tina (husband Curt) Killian of Festus Mo, also Four grandchildren- Bobby, Crystal and Racheal Killian all of Festus Mo. and Haley Kumlin of Hillsboro Missouri. And one Great Grandchild- Lillian Marie Shearin. Also survived by six sisters- Carol (Husband Dewayne) Skinner of Hillsboro Mo, Margaret (Glen) Bond of St. Louis Missouri, Erma Davis of Hillsboro Missouri, Earline (Husband- Bill) Abney of Hillsboro Missouri, Wilma (husband -the Late Lennie) Stringer of Caledonia Mo., and Sharon (husband-Tom) Skaggs of St. Clair Mo. Preceded in death by her parents the late Willis C. and the late Beulah M. Worley (nee Bridgeman). Visitation: Tuesday May 22, 2007 from 4:00 until 8:00 Pm at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri 63050.Funeral: Wednesday 10:00 AM in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. Interment will be in the Sunset Hills Cemetery, Potosi Missouri. |
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Allie G. Dormeyer (nee Orr) age 55, of Hillsboro Missouri passed away on Monday, May 21, 2007 at residence. She was born on September 07, 1951 in Valley Park Missouri, Allie was a secretary working in real estate. Allie and her husband Glen Dormeyer were married June 16, 1990 in Pevely Missouri. She is survived by Husband-Glen Dormeyer of Hillsboro Missouri. Son-Warren "Skeeter" ( Becky) Rankins, of Wichita Kansas; Step Son- Scott (Tara) Dormeyer of Hillsboro Missouri. Brother-Theodore Orr of Ballwin Missouri. Brother-David (Carol) Orr of Robertsville Missouri. Sister-Shelia Orr of Mabank Texas. Sister-Connie (Don) Radford of Union Missouri. Brother- Roger Orr of Robertsville Missouri. Sister-Margie (Roger) DuBuque of St Louis Missouri. She was the grandmother of, Zachary and Brianna Rankins, Camden and Carter Dormeyer. She is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by, Father-Elmer Orr. Mother-Lena I. Bockover (nee Radford). Brother-Jesse Orr. Brother-Stewart Orr. Visitation will be held on Saturday May 26, 2007, from 1 to 3 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc, 103 4th Hillsboro Missouri. Memorial Service will be conducted at 3PM. Memorial donations to the St Louis Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. The family has requested that those attending the visitation and service to wear colorful attire. |
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Sydney D. Bourbon, 78, formerly of Richwoods, died May 21, 2007, in Casper, Wyoming. Mr. Bourbon was the proprietor of Dawn Industries in Casper, Wyoming. He was born Nov 26, 1928, in Richwoods, Missouri, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Mae Jean Bourbon of Casper, Wyoming; two sons: Alan Bourbon of North Bend, Oregon, and Kent (Sharon) Bourbon of Sheridan, Wyoming. and four granddaughters: Jennifer, Amie, Kristi and Lisa Bourbon. Graveside services were held May 29 at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Richwoods, officiated by the Rev. Robert Liss. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 187, Memphis, Tn, 38101-0187. Arrangements were by Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Wallace Wayne Wills, 69, of DeSoto, died May 27, 2007, in DeSoto. Mr. Wills was a machine operator and a member of the Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born Jan 31, 1938, in Benton, Missouri, he was the son of the late Wallace Andrew and Theresa (Brasher) Wills. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Wills of DeSoto; two sons: David Wills of DeSoto and John (Norma Marie) Wills of Festus; one daughter, Jennifer (Christopher) Vannoy of DeSoto; one sister, Della Jo Frisby of Torrence, California; and eight grandchildren : Ryan Wills, Nick Wills, Trisha Koch, Dwayne Koch, Trevor Wills, Karlie Wills, Kimberly Vannoy and Kaitlynn Vannoy. He was preceded in death by one sister, Joy Biondo; and one brother Robert Wills.Funeral services were held May 30 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Don Bahr. Burial was in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Veronica Jean Jolly, 75, of Cadet died May 28, 2007, in Cadet. Mrs. Jolly was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tiff, MO. Born August 21, 1931 in Blackwell, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (Valle) Nash. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Jolly Sr. She is survived by four sons: Steve (Lee Ann) Jolly of Cadet, John Jolly Sr. of Joplin, Bernard (Tina) Jolly Jr. of Cadet and Walter Holly of Daytona, Flo rida; two daughters: Glenda Jolly of Columbia and Brenda (Robert) Gunnett of DeSoto; one brother, Frank Nash of Arnold: eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons: Donald and Glennon Jolly. Funeral services were held June 1 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Ted Pieper. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery in Blackwell. Memorials may be made in the form of masses at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tiff. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Nelma Jean Hertlein (nee Appleba), age 69, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on Thursday May 31, 2007 at her residence in Hillsboro Missouri. Born February 12, 1938 in Osceola Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Survived by her husband John A. Hertlein of Hillsboro Missouri whom she married on March 29, 1980 in Arnold Missouri. Also survived by son- John R. (wife-Charlene) Kelley of Imperial Missouri, son- Darrell W. (wife the late Martha) Kelley of Hillsboro Missouri, son- Steven D. Kelley of Hillsboro Missouri, daughter- Sandra J. Kelley of Vienna Missouri, daughter- Kristin R. Scott (nee Hertlein) of Imperial Missouri, brother- Donald Appleba of House Springs Missouri, and by 14 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter- Debra D. Harris (nee Kelley), sister Hattie L. "Nora" Hardige (nee Appleba), sister- Zelta Marie Kelley (nee Appleba) and a brother Jessie James Appleba. Visitation will be held Saturday June 2, 2007 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri 63050. Funeral service will be held Saturday June 2, 2007, 4:00 PM in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel Hillsboro Missouri 63050. Memorials to Open Door Animal Sanctuary, House Springs Missouri would be appreciated. |
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Melba L. Hetherington, 81 of Olympian Village. Date of Birth: Aug 19, 1925. Parents: Hilra Popejoy and Flora (nee Willis) Popejoy-Grah-Youngman. Surviving: both deceased, also preceded in death by her step father Harry Grah. Date of Death: May 27, 2007. Occupation: Sales Clerk for Montgomery Ward Catalog Stores in East St. Louis, Il and Festus, MO. Date and Place of Marriage: Aug. 23, 1944 in Steelville, IL. Married to: Donald Hetherington. Surviving: yes in Olympian Village. Names and address of children: Donald (Monica) Hetherington, Festus, MO. Darla (Bill) Hatley, Chase City ,VA. Preceded in death by one daughter, Donna June Price. Brothers & Sisters: Dorothy (Edmond) Willis, Percy, IL, Phyllis (Harold) Damron, Mt. Vernon, IL, Bob Grah, East Carondolet , IL, and Jack (Sylvia) Grah ,Tacoma, WA, Preceded in death by one sister Wanda Bense. Grandchildren: 8, preceded in death by one grandson Danny Hatley. Great-Grandchildren: 11. Member of Church: Emmauel Baptist Church. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thur, May 31, 2007, 10:00 AM Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Fuenral Home. Officiating: Gerald Bounds, Richard Grayson, Wayne Kuenzle, and Bill Hatley Place of Burial: Percy Village Cemetery, Percy, IL. Visitation: Wed., 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Memorial Donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church 13270 State Road CC, 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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Eva Mae Moss, 73 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: June 23, 1933 Patton, PA. Parents: Bernard Walters & Ada (Williams) White. Stepfather: Howard White. Surviving: No. Date of Death: May 23, 2007 De Soto, MO. Occupation: Homemaker, Owner of Foxy Ceramics. Date and Place of Marriage: September 15, 1952, Pocahontas, Ark. Married to: Donald L. Moss, Sr. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Patsy (Gary) Courtois, De Soto, MO; Kathy (David) Murray, High Ridge, MO; Donald L. (Vickie) Moss, Jr., De Soto, MO; Steven (Shannon) Moss, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Richard (Mary) White, De Soto, MO; Marylynn (Ed) Brown, Festus, MO. Preceded in death by two brothers: Otis White & Thomas Walters and two sisters: Pearl Secertan & Julia Meyers. Grandchildren: 9 – Shawn (Dawn), Mathew (Tammy), and Colt (Nikki) Murray; Joyce (Scott) Radcliffe; Gary (Julie) Courtois, Jr.; Donald III, Christopher, Jacob, and Tiffany Moss. Great-Grandchildren: 8. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday May 25, 2007 @ 1 PM . Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Bro. Bob Thebeau. Place of Burial: Charter Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday May 25, 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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Leo Alfred Gomez, Jr., 66 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: July 9, 1940 New Orleans, LA. Parents: Leo Alfred Sr., and Marielise "Molly" (nee Albro) Gomez. Surviving:No. Date of Death: May 25, 2007 De Soto, MO. Occupation: Supervisor at Saint Gobain Manufacturing. Married to: Gail Sue (nee Connor) Gomez. Surviving: Yes. Children: Magdalen (Shawn) Young – Tampa, FL; Susan (Kent) Selle – New Orleans, LA; Leo A. Gomez, III – Festus, MO; Stepson: Jason (Tracy) Connor – De Soto, MO; Stepson: Joseph Connor – De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Joyce Heil – Hattisburg, MS; Daniel (Patricia) Gomez – New Orleans, LA; Marielise "Lisa" Falcon – New Orleans, LA; Michael (Margo) Gomez – New Orleans, LA. Grandchildren: 12 Todd, Robert, Leo, Kristin, Mason, Meagan, Marissa, Kyle, Tymbre, Stephen, Aaron & Jessica. Great-Grandchildren: 3. Member of Church: Rose of Sharon Full Gospel Temple – De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Rev. Carl McKalip. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS TO AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION P O BOX 1653, TOPEKA, KS. Funeral Arranged Under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020, 636-586-337. |
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Judith E. (Brown) Williams, 64, Fenton, formerly of Festus, died May 1, 2007, at St Anthony's Medical Center in St Louis County. She was a manager for Stockham Gas Mart in Festus for 15 years. Born July 15, 1942, in Wyatt, MO, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Roberta (Kidd) Brown. She is survived by her fiancee, Harold Byerley; a son, Tim (Ida) Williams; two daughters: Tammy (Missy) Williams and Tonya (James) Fitzgerald; three brothers: Richard Brown, Len Warren and Jeff Warren ; one sister, Jackie Krzewinski; one nephew, Scott Brown; three grandchildren: Joey, James and Macie. Graveside service were held May 5, 2007 at Calvary Cemetery in Charleston, MO. |
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Ugo A. Pagano, 84, of Crystal City, died May 12, 2007, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. Mr Pagano was a retired shop clerk with F.W. Harter Plumbing in Crystal City. He was a veteran of the Italian Air Force and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City. Born Nov 5, 1922, in Ponza, Italy, he was the son of the late Biagio and Filomena (Conte) Pagano. He is survived by his wife, Dora (Puglisi); two sons: Biagio Pagano and Silverio (Debra) Pagano; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ester (Insogna) Pagano; and one brother, Antonio Pagano. Funeral Mass was held May 16, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Crystal City. |
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John G. Greenfield, 75, Crystal City, formerly of DeSoto, died May 13, 2007, in Crystal City. Mr. Greenfield was a retired custodian for the Jefferson R-7 School District and a truck driver for Twin City Packing. He was a member of Elks Lodge 1721 and Park View Baptist Church in DeSoto. Born Feb 16, 1932, in Risco, MO, he was the son of the late Bryan and Gertrude (Dodds) Greenfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine (Polen) Greenfield. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Todd; two sisters: Virginia Mallot and Conda Sue Laster; a special friend, Jackie Reece; two grandchildren: Tony Todd and Tim (Tracy) Todd; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were May 16, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Graveside service was May 17, 2007 at Malden City Cemetery before interment. |
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Betty Jean (Peterein) Schumer, 77, of Festus died May 19, 2007, at St Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood. She was the owner/operator of Crystal Burger Drive-Inn. Born April 15, 1930, in Silica, MO, she was the daughter of the late David and Rachel (Horn) Peterein. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph "Randy" Schumer. She is survived by two daughters: Bonnie (David) DeNagel and Randa (Ray) Schmidt; two brothers: Eddie (Betty) Peterein and Harold (Eileen) Peterein; one sister, Dorothy Hendrix; two grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene "Doc" Peterein. Funeral services were May 23, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. |
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Kimberly Rae (Atwood) Barton, 50, of Mineral Point died May 27, 2007, at St Louis University Hospital. She was a homemaker. Born Feb 8, 1957, in Spokane, Washington, she was the daughter of David (Jean) Atwood and Shirley (nee Stewart) (Darrell) Johnson. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Wayne R. Barton; a son, Joshua Cabe (Maxine) Martin; a daughter, Angela Rae (Mike) Davis; five sisters: Karen Andrews, Donna Piskulic, Diane (Craig) Lifritz, Vickie (Craig) Wiley and Debbie (Mike) Krypciak; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Atwood, Jr. Funeral services were May 31, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Cremation followed the services. |
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James Wheeler Burch, 80, of Crystal City died May 30, 2007, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. He was a retired glassworker with PPG Industries in Crystal City. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of VF W Post 3777. Born July 20, 1926, in Crystal City, he was the son of the late Walter and Charlotte A. (Danis) Burch. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna R. (Biehle) Burch. He is survived by his wife, May L. "Cookie" (Martin) Burch; four sons: James "Mike" (Beth) Burch, Paul W. Burch, Paul S. (Vickie) Hutto and Douglas Hutto; one daughter, Barbara Braun; 10 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers; William E. Burch, Maurice S. Burch and Roger E. Burch: and two sisters: Bridget Mills and Mary Louise Burch. Funeral services were June 2, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. |
