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Ethel F. Ramson, 83, of DeSoto died Aug 13, 2007, in Crystal City. Mrs. Ransom was a homemaker and member of Rose of Sharon Church. Born July 12, 1924, in Marble Hill, Mo., she was the daughter of the Ira and Nora Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ransom. She is survived by two sons: Richard (Linda) Webb of Cedar Hill and Michael (Honey) Ransom of Ellington, Mo.; one daughter, Wanda (John) Shockley of Arnold; two sisters: Esther (Carl) McKalip of DeSoto and Fay (Dale) Smith of DeSoto; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Denver Glen Webb; and one sister, Wilma Baugher. Funeral services were held Aug 17 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Carl McKalip. Burial was in the Plainview Cemetery in Marble Hill. Memorials may be made to Rose of Sharon Full Gospel Temple. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Elvin Ray Harris, 38 of Mineral Point died
Aug 13, 2007, in St. Louis. Mr. Harris was a self-employed carpenter and
enjoyed riding motorcycles. Born Jan 31, 1969 in Kirkwood, he was the s on
of Peter Harris of Cadet and Sharon (Steve) Dickinson of DeSoto. He was
preceded in death by his grandparents and two uncles. Funeral services were held
Aug 18 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by Deacon Ed Boyer.
Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made in the
form of Masses. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home
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Herman John "Bud" Jehle age 79 of Hillsboro
Missouri passed away in De Soto Mo.on Wednesday August 15, 2007. Born May 20,
1928 in St. Louis Mo. A 54-year member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in
Hillsboro Missouri, a W.W. II Navy Veteran andworked for A.T. & T. for 38 years
before his retirement. Survived by his wife Mary Louise Jehle (nee Becker), son-
Richard (Sandra) Jehle of Frisco TX, son- Stephen (Janis) Jehle of Hillsboro
Missouri, son Gregory Jehle of Hillsboro Missouri, son- Kurt (Pam) Jehle of
Wentzville Missouri, daughter- Susan (Steven) Cushing of St. Charles Missouri
and a brother Robert Jehle of Kirkwood Missouri. and a sister Rose Foppiano of
Brooklyn NY, also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents Herman and Loretta Jehle (nee Lunsford).
Visitation Friday August 17, 2007 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown
Funeral Home Inc. 103 fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral Saturday prayers at
the Funeral Home at 9:30 AM then to Good Shepherd Catholic Church for Mass at 10
AM. Services conclude at the Church. Masses Preferred. Back to Top |
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Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Hawkins, 63, of Piedmont
died Aug. 23, 2007, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Hawkins was a security guard, a
Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a member of AMVETS Post 48 in
DeSoto. Born Aug 7, 1944, in Barnhart, he was the son of Bessie (Merseal)
Hawkins Walker of Coffeyville, Kansas, and the late John Hawkins. He is survived
by one son, Eric (Emilie) Hawkins of Poplar Bluff; one daughter, Karen (James)
Crowley of Piedmont; one sister, Pam (Paul) Langford of Coffeyville, Kansas;
four grandchildren: Dustin Hawkins, Brittany Crowley, John Robinett and Daelynn
Bradley. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Woodrow Walker.
Funeral services were held Aug 26 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Peoples Community Bank in
Piedmont. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in
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Clyde George Robertson age 58, passed away on
Tuesday 08/28/2007 at his residence in De Soto Mo. Born January 30, 1949 in St.
Louis Missouri. Clyde owned Clyde G. Robertson and Associates, Private Probation
Services in Hillsboro Missouri, A member of the Hillsboro Lions Club, The
Greater Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. and Redeemer Lutheran Church, De Soto
Missouri, Clyde also gave freely of his time to the community having
participating in the building of several Habitat for Humanity houses and was an
avid outdoorsman. He was a nature lover and cherished his pets Buffy, Patches
and Lily. Survived by his daughter- Heather (Samuel) Ventimiglia of Barnhart Mo,
daughter- Shelia Arndt of De Soto Mo, Brother Bruce (Margi) Robertson of
Wentzville Mo, Granddaughter- Anna E Ventimiglia of Barnhart Mo, grandson Ryan M
Arndt of De Soto. Granddaughter- Katherine R. Arndt De Soto Mo, and his former
wife of 23 years Karen A. Robertson (nee Simpson) of De Soto Mo. Preceded in
death by his parents Clyde and Hortense L Robertson (nee Fischer). Visitation:
Thursday August 30, 2007 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral
Home 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. Also Friday August 31, 9:30 AM until
10:30 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church 1620 Boyd St. De Soto Mo.Funeral: Friday
August 31, 2007, 10:30 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, DeSoto Mo. Interment will
be in the Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to Open Door Animal
Sanctuary 6065 Duda Rd. House Springs Mo 63051. Back to Top |
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Carol J. Ader (nee Mays), passed away on Wednesday August 29, 2007 at her residence in DeSoto Missouri. She was a Homemaker. Born Feb, 4 1949 in St. Louis Missouri. Survived by her husband- William R "Bill" Ader Sr. of De Soto Missouri, mother- Vera June Mays (nee Biggs) of Warrenton Missouri, daughter-Lisa (Kevin) Brunswick (nee Sieve) of Tampa Florida, sister- Sandra (Walt) Collins of Warrenton Missouri, sister- Jeanette Frischman of O’Fallon Missouri, brother- Steven (Maureen) Mays of Florissant Missouri, stepdaughter Cindy (Rick) Uhlinger of Hillsboro Missouri, step-son- Don (Darlene) Ader of Delta Pennsylvania, stepson – David (Debbie) Ader of Malden Missouri and stepson-William R "Bill" Ader Jr. of House Springs Missouri.Loving grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 4. Preceded in death by her father- Duel L. Mays and former husband Clarence Sieve. Memorial Service at the home of Cindy and Rick Uhlinger on Monday September 3, 2007 at 2:00 PM, 9706 Darby Ln. Hillsboro Missouri. 63050, Family requests NO FLOWERS but Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Open Door Animal Sanctuary 6065 Duda Rd. House Springs Missouri 63051 would be appreciated. |
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Be Van Huynh, 80, St Louis, died August 8,
2007 a St Louis University Hospital. He was an electrician for the federal
government and a member of Bao Trang Vo Luong Quang Temple in St Louis. Born Dec
31, 1926, in Saigon, Vietnam, he was the son of the late Sam V. Huynh and Dieu-Lien
Tran. He is survived by his wife, Hoa T. Tran; five daughters: Tammy Fadler, Vui
(Quy) Huynh, Xuan (Leo) Huynh, Huong (Hai) Huynh and Thao Huynh; seven sons:
Hiep (Houq) Huynh, Tam Huynh, Th anh Huynh, Cong Huynh, Duc Huynh, Hanh Huynh
and Nghia Huynh; three brothers: Anh Huynh, Hong V. Huynh and Bay V. Huynh; one
sister, Bach-Hue T. Huynh; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were Aug 13, 2007 at Kutis City Chapel, followed by a memorial
procession ending at New St Marcus Crematory in St Louis. Arrangements by Mahn
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Garrett Kleine, 44, of Hillsboro, died Aug 13, 2007, in Hannibal. MO. He was a roofer. Born April 25, 1963, in St Louis, he was the son of Alfred and Marilyn Kleine. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one s on, Gary Kleine; two daughters: Lisa Kleine and Gina Kleine; two stepdaughters; Stephanie Caine and Krystle Cawvey; one brother, Darin (Yvonne) Kleine; three sisters: Debbie Kleine, Tera Kleine and Laura Kleine; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Aug 15, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Cremation followed services. |
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Eugene W. Thompson, Sr, 63, of Ste Genevieve died Aug 14, 2007, in St Louis. He was a welder for ACF Industries. Born May 22, 1944 in Kettle, AR, he was the son of the late Huston and Sara (Henry) Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Steele) Thompson; four sons: Eugene (Tammy) Thompson, Jr, Derick (Sabrina)Thompson, Tony (Kathleen) Thompson and Chalmer Steele; three daughters: Angela (James) Koch, Deonna Huffman and Katonya Reed; one brother, Paul (Ca rol) Thompson; one sister, Wanda Thompson; 24 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Houston Wayne Thompson; one daughter, Shelia Marie Wentland; five brothers; and one sister. Funeral services were Aug 17, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Burial was in the Parkview Cemetery in Farmington, MO. |
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Maxine Carr, 77, of Festus, died Aug 26, 2007, in Crystal City. She was born July 20, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Cecil and Helen (Plummer) Williams. She was a waitress at Vaughn Dairy and White Grill. She is survived by a brother, Cecil Williams, Jr.; four sisters: Jane Bollinger, June Meng, Beverly Shores and Barbara Tipton; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, former Crystal City Police Chief Ernest "Jay Bird" Carr; a son, George Thomas Hall, Jr.; her parents; and a sister, Shirley Williams. Memorial service was Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel of Festus. Interment was at Mt Olive Cemetery, St Louis. |
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Peggy J. Weseman, 69, of Crystal City,
formerly of St Louis, died Aug 16, 2007, at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in
Crystal City. She was a unit clerk at Barnes Hospital for 32 years. She was born
Aug 21, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glennon Weseman. She is
survived by six children; Loretta (Ron) Edwards, Lisa Weseman, Mark Weseman,
Rita (Brett) Haffley, Jon (Laura) Weseman and Teresa (Phil) Bolduc; eight
grandchildren; two great grandchildren. A memorial dinner was held Aug 18, 2007.
She donated her body to research at Washington University.
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Marvin F. Yeargin, 69, of Pevely died Aug 31, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He was a supervisor for Z Medical in St Louis, MO. He was born May 15, 1939 in Greer, S.C. to the late McSwain and Fannie (Fowler) Yeargin. He is survived by his wife, Tammie (West) Yeargin. Cryptside entombment funeral services were held Wed, Sept 5, 2007 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Greer, S.C. |
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James Kenneth Boyer , 63 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: May 17, 1944 Santa Rosa, California. Parents: Kenneth Martin and Lucille (nee Kincaid) Boyer. Surviving: No. Date of Death: August 3, 2007 St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis County, Missouri. Occupation: He owned Plaza Clothing Store in De Soto, and had worked as clothier for Howard’s,Gerald’s Men’s Wear Store, and Dillards. Never married. Names of children: None. Brothers & Sisters: Charles (Martha) Boyer – Westminster, South Carolina. Paul Boyer – De Soto, Missouri. Gerald (Sue) Boyer – Hillsboro, Missouri. Mark Boyer – St. Louis, Missouri. Patricia (Ramon) Castillo – Chesterfield, Missouri. Preceded in death by one sister: Mary Bay. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Volunteer with De Soto Little League. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima.Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, August 6, 2007 @ 10 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Deacon Edward J. Boyer. Place of Entombment: Calvary Mausoleum, De Soto, Missouri. Visitation: Sunday, August 5, 2007, 4:00 -8:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. 636-586-3337. |
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Mark S. Ryan, 43 of De Soto, MO. Date of
Birth: May 25, 1964 Paragould, Arkansas. Parents: the late Bobby A. and Maxine
E. (nee Clover) Ryan. Surviving: NO. Date of Death: August 29, 2007 St.
Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Occupation: Self-Employed Tire
Exporter. He also had been employed several years by Wease Distributing.Date and
Place of Marriage: May 16, 1992 in De Soto, MO. Married to: Deanna (nee Boyer)
Ryan. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: One daughter:
Marissa Ryan, De Soto, MO. One son: Brendan Ryan, De Soto, MO. Brothers &
Sisters: Two brothers: Wayne Newenham, De Soto, MO. Allen (Delores) Ryan,
Paragould, Ark.Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday September 4, 2007 @ 10 AM.
Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Deacon Ed
Boyer. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday
September 3, 2007 from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made
to the family. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. 636-586-3337. Back to Top |
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Dorothy E. Campfield, 75 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: March 14, 1932 De Soto, MO. Parents: Sherman and Goldie (Bruntt) Chappell. Surviving: No. Date of Death: August 7, 2007 De Soto, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Surviving: Names and address of children: June (Richard) Lettman, Salem, MO. Bobby Campfield, De Soto, MO. Sister: Nadine Coleman, Des Peres, MO. Grandchildren: 2. Great-Grandchildren: 3. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday August 10, 2007 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Bruce Valle. Place of Burial: De Soto City Cemetery. Visitation: Friday August 10, 2007 from 9 – 11 AM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Lee Roy Covert, Jr., 73 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: November 5, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri. Parents: Lee Roy Covert, Sr. and Buelah (nee Webb) Covert Lane. Surviving: No. Date of Death: August 8, 2007 Des Peres Hospital, Des Peres, Missouri. Occupation: Welder for St. Louis Shipyard/ Landscaper. Married to: Versa Smith. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Four Sons: Roy D. (Brenda) Covert, Marshfield, WI. Jim (JoAnn) Covert, Arnold, MO. Steve (Linda) Covert, Sr., Herculaneum, MO. Ronald (Lillian) Covert, Sr., Marshfield, WI. One Daughter: Deborah Cure, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Ann Benton and one brother, Billy Covert). Grandchildren: 12. Great-Grandchildren: 15. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, August 11, 2007 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Leonard Harrison. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, August 10, 2007 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Walter H. "Jiggs" Huskey, 86 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: July 23, 1921De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Eli Sr. and Katie C. (nee Dodson) Huskey. Surviving: No. Date of Death: August 29, 2007. Residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Retired Carmen for Union Pacific Railroad. Date and Place of Marriage: August 11, 1946. Married to: Fay Ila "Mickey" (nee Tyner) Huskey. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Three Sons: Alfred (Kay) Huskey, De Soto, MO. Eric (Helaine) Huskey, Festus, MO. Brian Johnson, De Soto, MO. Three Daughters: Darlene Huskey, De Soto, MO. Pauline (Douglas) Gorman, Fredericktown, MO. Carlen (Flavin) Spruell, De Soto, MO. One Daughter-in-Law: Mary Ann Huskey, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one son, Gary Huskey). Brothers & Sisters: (Preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, Clarence and Victor Huskey and four sisters, Susie Lamm, Elva Wigger, Violet Johnson and Ada Phares) Grandchildren: 1. Great-Grandchildren: 7. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Lodge/Organizations: VFW Post #1831. Military Info: U.S. Army; WWII, awarded 3 bronze stars and a purple heart. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, August 31, 2007 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Scott Meeks . Place of Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, August 30, 2007 4-8 PM. |
