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Hazel Celeste Evans (nee Ems), age 78 of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on Saturday September 1, 2007, at St Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County Missouri. Born September 10, 1928. in Hillsboro Missouri. Survived by daughter-JoAnn Marie (Leland) Enloe of Hillsboro Missouri, son- Gregory Allan (Sue) Evans of Hillsboro Missouri, son- Edwin Eugene "Buddy" (Sherry)Evans of Dittmer Missouri, son- Roland Roger ( Laura) Evans of Hillsboro Missouri, son- James Denny (Tamara) Evans of Hillsboro Missouri, also survived by a nephew- Warren (Pam) Ems of Hillsboro Missouri. Loving grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 1. Preceded in death by her husband Edwin Evans, parents- Lucas and Marie "Lizzie" Ems (nee Beckmann), brother- Oliver E. Ems, special cousin- Mamie Beckmann, and an infant sister. Visitation will be held at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. Hillsboro Missouri on Tuesday September 4, 2007 from 2:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral will be held at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri on Wednesday September 5, 2007 at 10:AM. Interment will be in the Glade Chapel Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to the March of Dimes would be appreciated. |
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Sandra "Lee" Kohl (nee Streitz), age 66 of
Affton Missouri, passed on Sept 7, 2007. At her home in Affton, after an
extended fight with cancer. Born July 27, 1941 in St. Louis Mo. Survived by
son-Daniel F.(wife-Donna) Kohl Jr. of De Soto MO, son-Douglas Kohl of St. Louis
Mo. stepsisters- Judy Pitchua of Lake Ozark Mo and Joy (John) Gastler of Moberly
Mo. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel F. Kohl Sr. and a son Darin Kohl as
well as brother in law- Ed Pitchua. Thanks to the "Posse" who helped throughout
her illness. A member of the Journey Church, Kingshighway at Tower Grove Park
where there will be visitation on Saturday September 22, 2007 from 9 :00 AM
until 11:00 AM with an 11:00 AM, Memorial Service. Memorials to "The Shannon
Foundation" animal retirement farm, 744 Cross Creek Valley Ln. St. Clair Mo.
63077. A service of Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Hillsboro Mo. Back to Top |
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Naomi Belle "Granny" Willard, 83, Mineral
Point, Missouri. Naomi Belle "Granny" Willard, 83, of Mineral Point, Mo, passed
away on Sep 6, 2007 at her home. She was a Postal Worker for the U.S.
Postal Service, a me mber of Chapter #321 of Eastern Star, Caledonia, Missouri
and a member of Belgrade Chapter #394. She was a member of the Apostolic Church
of Jesus Christ in Cadet, Missouri. Born on August 1, 1924 in
Papillion, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Eva L.
(Potter) Lindner. She is survived by a daughter, Terrell K. Bolyard, Cadet; a
sister: Clara L. Lindner, Mineral Point; 1 grand-daughter: Anne M. (Billy)
O'Neail; 4 greatchildren: Zachary R., Ethan S., and Rozina K. O'Neail and
Larry D. Emory. 1 great great grandchild: Dalton X. Emory. She was also preceded
in death by 3 brothers: William Lloyd, Garold Lucian and russell D. Lindner and
1 sister: Ruth Ippisch. Visitation was held on Sep 8, 2007 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at Mahn DeSoto Chapel with a funeral service on Sep 9, 2007 at
2:00p.m. officiated by Rev. James Merritt. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery ,
DeSoto, Mo In lieu of flowers memorials can be mailed to American
Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.Arrangements under the
direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto, Missouri. Back to Top |
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Ronald Lee Gassmann passed away on September
3, 2007. Beloved husband of Nancy (Fraszler) Gassmann for nearly 40 years.
He was the son of the late Elmer and Rosalie (Medley) Gassmann. Dear
Father of Marie (Brian) Livengood and dea r grandfather of Veronica and
Gabrielle Livengood. Funeral visitation will be held at Mahn DeSoto Chapel
between 4:00pm and 8:00pm on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. Funeral service
will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 with burial in
Peaceful Ridge Cemetery - DeSoto, MO. In lieu of flowers donations may be
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Garland Bemjamin Lowry, 79, of DeSoto died
Sep 7, 2007 in DeSoto. Mr. Lowry was a land surveyor and member of Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hillsboro Ward. Born July 13, 1928
in Ware, Mo., he was the son of the late John Joseph and Lola Belle (Green)
Lowry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice L. (Pounds) Lowry. He
is survived by three sons: Richard Lowry of DeSoto, Mich ael D. (Meleah Gaye)
Lowry of DeSoto and Christopher M. (Tina) Lowry of Rexburg, Idaho; one brother,
Melvin (Becky) Lowry of Hillsboro; four sisters: Lillian (Mel) Sims of
Hillsboro, Doyne Wilson of Festus, Blanche Maness of Old Mines and Bonnie
(George ) Thornton of Hillsboro; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by two daughters: Terry Lynn Lowry and Cheryl Sue Lowry. Funeral services
were held Sep 12 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hillsboro Ward,
officiated by Bishop Richard Weaver. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in
DeSoto. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Society. Arrangements were
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Larry D. Pierson, 48, of DeSoto died Sep 8,
2007 in Crystal City. Mr. Pierson was a truck driver for Ted Bradford
Construction. Born Oct 19, 1958 in St. Louis, he was the son of the late
Geraldine (Hardin) and Harry Pierson Sr. He is survived by his wife, Darlene (Gamel)
Pierson of DeSoto; a son, Dustin Shaefer of Imperial; four daughters: Angela
Pierson of St. Louis, Christina Pierson of Festus, Shannon (Ken) Beckemeyer of
Festus and Wendy Schmatt of Elsah, Ill.; three brothers: Harry (Betty) Pierson
Jr. of Potosi, Troy (Renee) Hardin of Pevely and Sonny Hardin of Pevely; three
sisters: Sandy (Ed) Hulvey of Marquand, Debbie (Greg) Hulvey of Bonne Terre and
Charlotte Burns of DeSoto; six grandchildren: Kayla, Dillon, Tyler, Billy,
Deacon and Natasha; and 11 nieces and nephews: Ricky, Ryan, Mike, Alex, Shane,
Paul, Cathleen, Amanda, Tina, Amber and Suzanne. Funeral services are scheduled
for 1p.m. Sept 1 3 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Gene
Moses. Burial is in the Gamel Cemetery in Fesuts. Memorials may be
made to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral
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Pearl A. (Valek) McKeen, 72, of Festus
passed away Thurs, Sept 6, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City.
She was a homemaker, member of VFW Auxiliary Post 3777 and member of Festus
Church of Christ. She was born April 17, 1935 in Richwoods, MO to the late
Joseph and Gladys (Pinson) Valek. She is survived by her son, James (Beverly)
McKeen; two daughters; Roxanna House and Tina Marie (Herbert) Smith; one sister,
Naomi (John) Reynolds; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great gr andchildren. In addition
to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene McKeen; son,
Larry McKeen; two brothers: Theodore Valek and Joseph Valek; and one sister,
Norma Baker. Funeral service was Mon, Sept 10, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel.
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Betty Jean (Prentice) Gaddy, 82, of Festus, MO passed away Monday, September 10, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. She was born March 2, 1925 in Steelville, Missouri, the daughter of the late Clarence and Betty Ann (Martin) Prentice. She was a homemaker. She is survived by 2 sons: H. James (Mary) Gaddy of Wheatland, Wyoming; Rick (Cecilia) Gaddy of Festus, Missouri; 2 daughters: Rhonda (Jerry) Overberg of Festus, Missouri and Jean Johnston of California; She also leaves behind 2 sisters: Opal (Harvey) Haynes of Festus, Missouri and Wanda Mallow of Waynesville, Missouri; 8 grandchildren: Michael and Mathew Kister, Christopher and Sherry Gaddy, Richard, Kevin, Brenda and C hristopher Johnston. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter LaDonna Johnston. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2007 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Mahn Twin City Chapel, with her funeral service on Friday, September 14, 2007, at 10:00a.m. officiated by Rev. Stan Jagow. Burial in the Peaceful Ridge Mausoleum, DeSoto. Memorials can be sent to American Parkinson's Disease Association, Campus Box 8111, 660 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110-1010. |
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Verna Joyce (Germain) Bennink, 53, of Barnhart passed away Sun, Sept 9, 2007 at her Barnhart residence. She was a homemaker. She was born July 10, 1954, in St Louis, to Charles O. Germain and the late Anna (Eaton) Germain. She is survived by two daughters; Tammy Germain and Dina Mercer; two brothers; Charles O. Germain, Jr and Vernon B. "Buddy" Germain; three sisters; Nina (Ken) Lionberger, Clara "Penny" (Herbert) McCollom and the late Rita Spatafora; and six grandchildren. In addition to her mother and sister she is preceded in death by her husband, Randy L. Bennink, Funeral service was Wed, Sept 12, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Entombment was in Peaceful Ridge Mausoleum, DeSoto, MO. |
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Chase Logan Underwood, 18 days, passed away Sept 11, 2007, at St Johns Medical Center in St Louis. Infant son of Charles and Carrie (Kearns) Underwood; brother of Annisha Underwood, Mikayla Brooks and the late Charles Logan Underwood; grandson of Jack and Donna Eason, Darrell and Juanita Kearns and Sharon Bland. Funeral service is Sun, Sept 16, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial is in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto, MO. |
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Kenneth Eugene Alexander age 74 of Dittmer Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City Missouri. Born December 2, 1932 in St. Louis Missouri. He was a retired Fuel Truck Driver. Survived by his wife Barbara Ann Alexander (nee Cunningham) of Dittmer Mo, son- Steve (Collisa) Alexander of De Soto Mo, Daughter- Karen (Dan) Harris of Hillsboro Mo, son- Kevin (Sherry) Turner of Hillsboro Mo, daughter Saundra Turner of Hillsboro Mo, daughter- Terry (Martin) Parker of Scottsboro Alabama, son- Kenny (Lisa) Alexander of Dittmer Mo. son- Brian (Dana) Alexander of Hillsboro Mo, daughter-Sue Turner of Hillsboro Mo and daughter- Janise (Wayne) Corbet of Little Rock Ark.Also survived by 23 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Ethel Mary Alexander (nee Wallace), Brother-Robert "Sonny" Alexander and a daughter- Linda Garner. Visitation will be held Sunday September 16, 2007 from 2:00 until 7:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral Monday September 17, 2007, 11:00 AM in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Peaceful Meadows Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to the charity of choice appreciated. |
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Glendell E. Fuwell, 74, Festus, born May 12,
1923 in Southeast Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in Crystal
City, MO. Mr. Fuwell was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruby (McEatridg e)
Fuwell. He was married to Mary L. (Faulkner) Fuwell of Festus. He is
survived by 4 sons: Keith (Theresa) Fuwell, St. Louis; Kerry (Paula) Fime,
DeSoto; Tim (Dawn) Kime, DeSoto; and Rick (Trudy) Kime, of DeSoto; 3 daughters:
Becky (Mike) Bequette of DeSoto, Debbie (Mike) Grice of St. Louis and Kathy
(Dennis) Gowen of Festus; a brother Doyle (Jewel) Fuwell of Davisville and a
brother-in-law Leon Dover of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren
and 1 gr eat-great-granschild. He was also preceded in deathy by 2
sisters: Shirley Dover and Virginia reid and 1 grandson, Shannon Fuwell. He
enjoyed fishing, hunting and the ourdoors. Visitation on Thursday, September 13,
2007 from 5:00p.m. til 8:00p.m. at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel; Funeral
services held Friday, September 14, 2007 at 1:00p.m. at Mahn Funeral Home,
DeSoto Chapel officiated by Rev. Rich Grayson. Interment was in Peaceful
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Jeanette Elizabeth DeGeare-Bailey, 88, of Festus died Sept 5, 2007, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. She was a homemaker and member of Second Baptist Church in Festus. Born Nov 19, 1918 in Crystal City, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Dollie June (Meador) DeGeare. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert "Red" Bailey. She is survived by two daughters: Carter "Carla" Bailey and Myra Bailey; and one sister, Doris Studyvin. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Andrew DeGeare and Benjamin DeGeare; one sister, Frieda Rutledge; and one son, Herbert A. Bailey. Funeral services were Sept 8, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Woodlawn Ceme tery, DeSoto, MO. |
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Jessie (Borusiewich) Hampton, 92, of Festus died Sept 8, 2007, at Crystal Oaks Skillled Care Center in Crystal City, MO. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City. Born Sept 19, 1914, in St Louis, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna (Kloczak) Borusiewich. She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Hampton. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra (Arthur Jr.) McCoy; three grandchildren; and two great grand children. She was also preceded in death by two brothers; and one sister. Funeral services were Sept 13, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. |
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Mary Magdalene (Medley) Chrisco, 86, of Crystal City passed away Sept 8, 2007, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. She was a homemaker. Born May 30, 1921, in Bunker, MO, to the late Thomas and Maude (Clark) Medley. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Chrisco. She is survived by four sons; James (Pat) Chrisco, Delmar Chrisco, Bobby Leon (Mary) Chrisco and Billy Dale Chrisco; a sister, Mona Conway; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren ; and numerous great great grandchildren. Funeral service was Sept 11, 2007 at Calvary Assembly of God Church, Festus, MO. Burial is in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem, MO. |
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Adrian D. Blevins, 29, of Festus, MO, passed away Tues, Sept 18, 2007 in St Louis, MO. He worked as a laborer in construction. He was born Aug 17, 1978 in St Louis, MO to Paul F. Hall, Sr and Diane (Lee) Blevins. In addition to his parents, he is s urvived by his step-mother, Annette J. Hall; two children: Adrian Blevins II and Shaylea White; three brothers; Dewitt (Vanita) Blevins, Ralph Bingham and Galin Hall; seven sisters; Cara "Tootie" Blevins, Paula Hall, Wanda (Dennis) Henderson, Val Shores , Vanita Franklin Hoase, Janice (Steve) Jones and Tamela Bingham. He is preceded in death by three brothers; Larry Hall, James Hall and Paul Hall, Jr. Visitation is Sun, Sept 23, 2007 4-6 p.m. at Mahn Twin City Chape l with service to follow at 6 p.m. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. |
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Jeremy Scott Dennis age 27 of Hubert North Carolina passed away on September 19, 2007 at his residence. He was born August 31, 1980 in St. Louis Mo. He was a construction worker and loved music and sports. Survived by his Parents- Barry C. and Catherine Dennis (nee Lechner) of Hillsboro Mo. grandfather- Charles Dennis of St. Louis Mo, grandmother- Jean Lechner of Blackwell Mo, aunts- Debbie (Jeff) Black of De Soto Mo, Sandy (Carl) Nilges of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo, Uncle Wayne Dennis of Palestine Ark and Denise (Larry) Cannady of St. Louis Mo. Preceded in death by grandmother- Catherine Dennis, grandfather- Bob Lechner and aunt- Linda Dennis. Graveside Service: Wednesday September 26, 2007, 11:00 AM at the Hillsboro Cemetery, Vreeland Rd. at Yeager Rd. Hillsboro Missouri 63050. Memorials to the charity of ones choice appreciated. A service of Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri 63050. |
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Mike E. Aiken, 41, of DeSoto, passed away on September 17, 2007 at his home. Mr. Aiken was a self-employed construction worker and enjoyed playing music on his guitar. Born September 25, 1965 in St. Louis, he was the son of Ronald O. and Cherlene (nee Hoff) Aiken of Ellington, Florida. He is also survived by his wife, Stacy L. (nee Lamariano) Aiken of DeSoto; 2 sisters: Sue J. (Ernie) Hammon, DeSoto; Colleen D. (Brad) Bischoff of Mineral Point; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 20, 2007 from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m.at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. Funeral service will be on Friday, September 21, 2007, 11:00a.m. officiating the service will be Pastor Sharon Maddox. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Affton, Missouri. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Burial arrangements under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Geraldine Marie Theurer (nee Altevogt) age 76 of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on September 23, 2007, in St Louis Missouri. Geraldine was born September 2, 1931 in St Louis Missouri. She was a Missionary and served the countries of Africa and India. She also founded Widow’s Home. Geraldine was a member of Twin Rivers Worship Center and the Red Hatters Club. She is survived by, Daughter-Linda Routszong of St Louis Missouri; Son- Thomas (Carla) Theurer of Hillsboro Missouri; Daughter-Diane (Paul) Winningham of Uniontown Missouri; Daughter-Christine (Michael) Schmitz of St Louis Missouri; Daughter-Judith (Bruce) McCullough of Hillsboro Missouri; Brother- Raymond Altevogt of Takoma Park Maryland. Also survived by 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by,Husband-Herman George Theurer. Father-Fred Altevogt. Mother-Emma Altevogt (nee Ludwig). Visitation will be private. Interment was private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials to Touch of the Lord Ministries 9122 State Rt. 21 Hillsboro Missouri, 63050. |
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Harry J. Danz, 82, of Festus, passed away Sept 25, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He was a postal worker for the U.S. Postal Dept. He was a Corporal in WWII Army. Born June 7, 1925, in Crystal City, to the late Elijah and Isabell Danz. He is survived by friend, Carla Mann.Funeral service was Thurs, Sept 27, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Fairview Christian Cemetery, Festus, MO. |
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Barry L. Haley, 52, of Ballwin, passed away Sept 22, 2007. He was a recovery specialist for the Firemans Fund Insurance Co. Services. He was a member of Lafayette Church of Christ in Manchester, MO and a Brother of the Eternal Order the Elks Lodge # 2058. Born March 23, 1955 in Kennett, MO to Willa Dean (Smith) Haley and the late Lee Roy Haley. He is survived by his wife, Carla (Naslund) Haley; three daughters: Jamie (Dale) Haley, Tiffany Haley and Elizabeth Barron; three grandchildren; two sisters: Dana (Johnny) Snider and Linda (Jerald) Hyde; one brother, Russell (Sandy) Haley. Memorial service was Thurs, Sept 25, 2007 at Lafayette Church of Christ, Manchester, MO. Burial was in Danby Cemetery, Festus, MO. |
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Mary Elizabeth (Brasher) Chandler, 87, of Festus, passed away Wed, Sept 26, 2007 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus. She was a retired seamstress and homemaker. Born June 29, 1920 in Blytheville, AR to the late James and Brady (Hale) Brasher. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Robert Chandler. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by five daughters; C atherine (Michael) Schmitz, Myra (George) Fisher, Charlotte (Martin) Carrera, Mavis (Barry) Shamie, Meshell Chandler; five sons: Joe (Marcia) Chandler, Billy (Coletta) Chandler, Robert (Donna) Chandler, Mark (Kelly) Chandler and Thomas (Jenifer) Chandler; 25 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren.Funeral service was Fri, Sept 28, 2007 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. |
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Shirley J. Ketchum, 71, of DeSoto died Sep
23, 2007, in DeSoto. Mrs. Ketchum was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and
playing cards. Born April 27, 1936, in Herculaneum, she was the daughter
of the late Elmer and Mary Ann Gordon. She is survived by her husband,
David A. Ketchum of DeSoto; two sons: Allen (Laura) Ketchum, Jr. of De Soto and
Sanchez of Utah; one sister, Lucia Bush of DeSoto; five grandchildren:
Cheree, Annie, Paul, Brandon and Jenna; and four great-grandchildren; Ashley,
Aaron, Elizabeth and Eric. She was preceded in death by four brothers and seven
sisters. Funeral services were held Sep 27 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto,
officiated by family friend Eric Thomas. Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge
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Peggy L. Bone, 74, of DeSoto died Sep 27,
2007, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. Mrs. Bone was
a homemaker and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was a member of
Eastern Star. Born Aug 11, 1933 in Columbia, Mo., she was the daughter of
the late Hollis and Grave (Lowery) Carlos. She is survived by her husband, James
E. Bone of DeSoto; three sons; Michael (Sharon) Bone of DeSoto, Travey
(Patricia) Bone of DeSoto and Jeffery (Brenda) Bone of Dewey, Ga., one daughter,
Michele (Alfonso) Haberberger of DeSoto; 10 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Carlos;
and one sister, Ruth Forke. Funeral services were held Oct 1 at Emmanuel Baptist
Church, officiated by the Rev. Rich Grayson. Burial was in Mount
Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church.
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Norma L. Price, 78, o f DeSoto died Sept 30,
2007, in Crystal City. Mrs. Price was a homemaker. Born Feb 26,
1929, in Ware, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Kennedy and Effie (Carrow)
Clover. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Price. She is
survived by two sons: Robert "Bob" Price and James Price, both of DeSoto; four
daughters: Helen (Irvin) Busse of St. Clair, Brenda (Dave) Grawe of Hillsboro,
Mary (Jesse) Hoyt of DeSoto and Kathy (C.J.) Bowles of Ste. Genevieve; a
brother, Price "Putt" Clover of DeSoto; a sister Betty Kite of DeSoto; 13
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in deathy
by a son, Roger Price; four sisters: Beulah "Boots" Hubbard, Maxine Ryan, Mae
Martin and Theda Clover, and three brothers: Giles Clover, Billy Clover and Don
Clover. Funeral services were to be held Oct 3 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto,
officiated by the Rev. Ron Duncan. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in
De Soto. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in
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Claude W. Gibson, 89, of Dittmer died Sep
27,. 2007, in Crystal City. mr. Gibson was a general foreman with
McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis until his retirement. Born Feb. 2, 1918, in
St . Louis, he was the son of the late Margaret Harrs) Gibson. He is survived by
a son, John "Randy" (Jeanne) Gibson of Montgomery City; three daughters: Debra
(Buddy) O'Brien of Hillsboro, Patricia Fitzsimmons of Dittmer and Terry (Bob)
Hite o f Lake Charles, La; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James Gibson; and two sons: Gary Gibson
and Claude "Jim" Gibson. Graveside services were held Oct 6 at Pilgrims Rest
Cemetery in Ware. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Thalbert B. Kite, 87 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: April 15, 1920 De Soto, MO. Parents: John & Ida (nee Able) KiteSurviving: No. Date of Death: September 5, 2007 Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Shoe Packer for Whole Shoe Company. Married to: Anna Rose (nee Weber) Kite . Surviving: Yes, Imperial, MO. Names and address of children: One Son: David Kite, Imperial, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Two Brothers: Ila Kite, De Soto, MO. Alvie Kite, Florissant, MO. Two Sisters: Dovie Kite, De Soto, MO. Lorraine Puckett, Imperial, MO (preceded in death by siblings, Darrell, Arl, Vivian, Vernon, Ura, Tharrell and Adalia "Daisy" Kite; Beulah Blazer, and Velma Hoyt) Member of Lodge/Organizations: Teamsters Local 688. Member of Church:Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Memorial Service Date and Time: Saturday, September 15, 2007 @ 3 PM. Place of Service: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, Cedar Hill, MO. Officiating: Dennis Schroeter. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Ray "Eddie" Hanna, 51 of Mapaville, Missouri. Date of Birth: April 10, 1956 Portageville, MO. Parents: Ruel "R.T." and Velty Mae (nee Vandiver) Hanna. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 6, 2007Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Never Worked, Never Married. Names and address of children: NONE. Brothers & Sisters: Two Brothers: Roy Hanna, Brunswick, GA. Tony Hanna, De Soto, MO. One Sister: Martha Muller, Portageville, MO.Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, September 8, 2007 @ 2 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Mike Hoggard. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, September 8, 2007 11 AM to 2 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Muriel DeMent, 82 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: December 19, 1924 Dallas, Texas. Parents: William and Cora (nee Lambertson) Cochran. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 8, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Retired Bookstore Manager at Jefferson College. Married to: the late Ezra "Chick" DeMent. Surviving: No One Son: Timothy (Martha) DeMent, Festus, MO. Two Daughters: Sue (Patrick) McGuire, De Soto, MO. Penny (Doug) Crumpton, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one son, Rick DeMent) Brothers & Sisters: Two Sisters: Helen Johnson, Crystal City, MO, Janice (Charles) Hill, Pevely, MO (preceded in death by one brother, Ed Cochran; one sister, Thelma Stout) Grandchildren: 16. Great-Grandchildren: 20. Great-Great Grandchildren: 1. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Volunteer for Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Member of Church: First Church of God, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, September 13, 2007 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Steve Leach. Place of Burial: De Soto City Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Audrey "Dutchie" Elsey , 84 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: August 12, 1923 Cadet, Missouri. Parents: Joseph William and Latty Lucy (nee Jolly) Eckhoff. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 9, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Missouri. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late Clarence Walton Elsey. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Two Sons: Jerry (Pat) Elsey, Crofton, Kentucky. Steve (Jacqueline) Elsey, Valles Mines, MO. Seven Daughters: Phillis (Phil) Govero, Tiff, MO, Joyce (Bernard) Portell, De Soto, MO, Peggy (Bruce) West, Imperial, MO, Ava (Michael) Pennock, De Soto, MO, Donna (Jeff) Govero, Tiff, MO, Gina (Mark) Kite, St. Clair, MO, Latty (the late Jeff) Katz, Pinckneyville, IL (preceded in death by two sons, Phillip(the late Carol) and Norman Elsey; one daughter, Della Bourbon) Brothers & Sisters: One brother: Victor (Carol) Eckhoff, Cadet, MO (preceded in death by three brothers, Oliver, Melvin and Raymond Eckhoff; two sisters, Lois Head and Iona Johnson) Grandchildren: 52. Great-Grandchildren: 113. Great Great Grandchildren: 24. Member of Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Tony Lammert. Place of Burial: Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, MO. Visitation: Monday, September 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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Justin Valle, 19 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: December 22, 1987. Parents: Norman and Vanita Gaye (nee Fowler) Valle. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Date of Death: September 9, 2007 Fayette, Missouri. Occupation: Student at Central Methodist College. Never Married. Surviving: Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Austin Valle, De Soto, MO. Grandmother: Dorothy (the late Floyd) Valle, De Soto, MO. Grandparents: Van & Loretta Fowler, De Soto, MO. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Played Football for Central Methodist College. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 @ 11:30 AM. Place of Service: First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Jeremy Muniz, Rev. Van Fowler, and Rev. Gene Simpson. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 10 AM – 11:30 AM First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Terry T. Powers, 52 of Hillsboro, MO. Date of Birth: March 9, 1955 Evansville, IN. Parents: Jerry and Irene (nee Burns) Powers. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 7, 2007 St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Occupation: Engineer for Chrysler. Married to: Divorced. Surviving: Names and address of children: two sons: Chris Powers – Hillsboro, MO. Grant Powers – O’Fallon, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One brother – Jerry "Kenny" Powers –Newburg, IN. Preceded in death by one brother – Brian Powers. Funeral Service Date and Time: Body was cremated; no service. Memorial Donations can be made to American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Nanette "Nan" Shanks of De Soto, MO. Born: St. Louis, MO. Parents: Samuel and Ann (nee Brookman) Williams. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 17, 2007. residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Date and Place of Marriage: March 15, 1962 in Belleville, IL. Married to: Robert "Bob" Shanks. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: David (Roxanne) Shanks of St. Louis, MO. Cynthia (Martin) Higgins of De Soto, MO. Michael (Suzanne) Shanks of De Soto, MO . Catherine Shanks Bequette of De Soto, MO. Jeffrey (Victoria) Shanks of De Soto, MO. Jennifer (Michael Sternard) Shanks of De Soto, MO . Meagan Shanks of De Soto, MO. Stephanie Shanks of De Soto, MO. Andrew Shanks of De Soto, MO. Madeleine Shanks of De Soto, MO. Samuel Shanks of De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: (Preceded in death by one brother, Jeffrey Williams)Nephew: Dan Georgevitch. Grandchildren:Bryant, Colby, Erika, Garrett, Ashley, Caitlyn, Abigail, Clinton, Wyatt, Charles, Adaline, Colton, Wyatt, and Sam. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday September 20, 2007 at 10 AM. Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Officiating: Fr. Ron Hopmeir. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday September 19, 2007 from 4-8 PM.Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Gary L. Vaught, 50 of Blackwell, MO. Date of Birth: December 28, 1956 St. Louis, MO. Parents: William and Zelma L. (nee Pyatt) Vaught. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 7, 2007 St. Francois County, MO. Occupation: Maintenance at Amusement Co. Married to: Annette "Sissy" (nee Kyle) Vaught . Surviving: Yes, Blackwell, MO. Names and address of children: One daughter: Prudence Vaught, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Two sisters: Shirley (Jim) Pope, De Soto, MO. Lois Brady, St. Louis, MO. One Brother: Leon (Pat) Pyatt. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday September 13, 2007 @ 7 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Father Ron Hopmeir. Visitation: Thursday September 13, 2007 from 5 – 7 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Shirley Strever, 71of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: May 11, 1936 St. Louis, MO. Parents: William and Mary (nee Sloan) Haverstick. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 1, 2007. Her residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: secretary for a finance company. Names and address of children: Sherry Richard, De Soto, MO. Pamela Huskey, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by one infant brother. Grandchildren: 5. Great-Grandchildren: 3. Preceded in death by one grandson James Richard. Member of Lodge/Organizations: AmVets Post #48 Auxiliary. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday September 5, 2007 at 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Terry Faulkner. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday September 4, 2007 from 5-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Barbara Jean Perkins , 60 of Hillsboro, MO. Date of Birth: April 21, 1947 Naylor, MO. Parents: Leroy and Lean (nee Bates) Rigdon. Surviving: No.Date of Death: September 2, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Date and Place of Marriage: Divorced. Names and address of children: Two daughters: Paula (William) Robinson – De Soto, MO. Lynn (James) Beardslee – De Soto, MO. Three sons: Lester Barton – Hillsboro, MO. Larry Barton – De Soto, MO. Frank Perkins – Hillsboro, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Two sisters: Verna Portell – Park Hills, MO. Carol Petsch – De Soto, MO. Two Sister-in-Laws: Lucille Rigdon, Wapapello, MO. Vicky Rigdon, Park Hills, MO. One Brother-in-Law: Fred Meinhardt, Piedmont, MO. Preceded in death by brothers and sister: Geraldine Meinhardt; Paul, John, Carl, and Buck Rigdon, and two infant brothers. Grandchildren: (6) Megan Robinson, Courtney & Robyn Freeman, Kathryn Beardslee, Colton Barton and Seth Perkins. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, September 7, 2007, @ 10 A.M. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Mike Hoggard. Visitation: Thursday, September 6, 2007, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Mary B. Borgmann, 84 of Herculaneum, MO. Date of Birth: July 7, 1923 St. Louis, Missouri. Parents: John and Barbara Kitzinger. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 2, 2007 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Spot Welder. Married to: the late Vincent Harry Borgmann. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: One Son: James Michael (Donna) Borgmann, Festus, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Emma Stumm, Maryland Heights, MO. One Brother: Arthur Kitzinger, St. Louis, MO (preceded in death by one sister, Helen Strantz; one brother, John Kitzinger). Grandchildren: 3 Vincent (Sara) , Jacob (Carrie), and Sarah Borgmann). Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, September 7, 2007 @ 7:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Richard Carter.Place of Inurnment: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Friday, September 7, 2007 4-7 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Robert L. Hahn, 63 of Cadet, Missouri. Date of Birth: May 20, 1944 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Carl Hahn and the late Mary B. (nee Huskey) Hahn. Surviving: Carl lives in Festus, MO (Mother is deceased). Step-Mother: the late Louise Vinyard Hahn. Date of Death: September 24, 2007 Cadet, Missouri. Occupation:Carpenter. Married to: Eva G. (nee Owens) Hahn. Surviving: Yes, Cadet, MO. Names and address of children: One Daughter: Robbin (Harold) Stegall, Cadet, MO. One Son: Robbie (Janet) Hahn, Bonne Terre, Mo. (preceded in death by one daughter, Bridgett Hahn). Brothers & Sisters: Six Brothers: Raymond (Brenda) Hahn, Tulsa, OK.Carl "Poncho" Hahn, San Pedro, CA. Walter (Donna) Hahn, De Soto, MO. William "Tom" (Barb Helms) Hahn, Festus, MO. August "Andy" (Sheilah) Hahn, De Soto, MO. Herbert (Melissa) Hahn, De Soto, MO. Two Sisters: Sheila Wintjen, Hillsboro, MO. Sharon (Roy) Staffelbach, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by sister-in-law, Tena "Speedy" Hahn). Grandchildren: Samantha Hahn, Jared Hahn, Justin & Michaela Stegall. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Carpenters Local #2215. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, September 28, 2007 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Craig Young. Evening Prayer Service: Father Ron Hopmeir. Place of Burial: Red Bud Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Potosi, MO Visitation: Thursday, September 27, 2007 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Carl Coonce, 76 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: April 30, 1931Harviell, MO. Parents: William & Lessie (York) Coonce. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 28, 2007De Soto, MO. Occupation: Hod Carrier. Survived by companion: Marilyn Coonce. Brothers & Sisters: Helen Gunnett, Crystal City, MO. Ellen (the late Cotton) Schrameyer – De Soto, MO.Betty (Claude) Pierce – Donna, TX. Lettie (Ralph "Bud") Tyner, Mission, TX. Preceded in death by brothers – Willard Spradling, William S., Hughie, Howard, Arvel, Michael, and Virgil Coonce. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Laborer’s International Union of North America Local # 71. Military Info: U.S. Army. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday October 3, 2007 at 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home . Officiating: Rev. Bruce Valle. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday October 2, 2007 from 4 - 8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Steven W. "Jack" Sparks, 71 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: January 3, 1936 St. Louis, Missouri. Parents: Arthur Sr. and Vera (nee Pickett) Sparks. Surviving: No. Date of Death: September 29, 2007Residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Excavator. Date and Place of Marriage: June 2, 1956, Waterloo, IL. Married to: Mary (nee White) Sparks.Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Three Sons: James (Candy) Sparks, Sr., De Soto, MO. Mike (Debbie) Sparks, Sr., De Soto, MO. Steven (Sandy) Sparks, Jr., De Soto, MO.One Daughter: Mary (Charlie) Coleman, Cadet, MO. Three Sisters: Ruth Meinelt, St. Louis, MO. Linda Payton, St. Louis, MO. Peggy Sparks, Imperial, MO. (preceded in death by three sisters Fay Gardner, Donna Sparks, and Virginia Roller; one brother, Arthur Sparks Jr.)Grandchildren: 13 (preceded in death by one grandson, Wade Randall Sparks). Great-Grandchildren: 13. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, October 2, 2007 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Chaplin Mindy Kiepe, JMH Hospice. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Monday, October 1, 2007 4-8 PM.Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
