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Luchison L. Mesey, 67 of De Soto, MO. Date of
Birth: Aug. 19, 1940 Richwoods, MO. Parents: Willard J. and Mary (nee Head)
Mesey. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 2, 2008. Occupation: Mechanic for
Grey Hound Bus Lines. Date and Place of Marriage: August 8, 1964 in De Soto, MO.
Married to: Shirley (nee Miller) Mesey. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and
address of children: Two Sons: Joe (Lisa) Mesey, De Soto, MO. Bobby (Brandee
O’Neail) Mesey, Blackwell, MO. One Daughter: Debbie (Bill) Schwein, De Soto, MO.
Brothers & Sisters: Six Brothers: Tom Mesey, Imperial, MO. Donald, Roscoe, Joe,
& Russell Mesey, all of De Soto, MO. Charlie Mesey, Cadet, MO. Four sisters:
Mary Jane (Bob) Miller, De Soto, MO. Judy (Darrell) Lucas, De Soto, MO. Nancy
(Kenny) Lindsey, De Soto, MO. Fannie (Paul) Laws, Cadet, MO. (preceded in death
by five brothers, Tim, Carl, Wallie, Fred and Harold Mesey) Grandchildren: Five,
Jesse, Ashley, Megan, & Hunter Mesey; Mollie Schwein. Member of
Lodge/Organizations: Machinist Local # 777. Funeral Service Date and Time:
Saturday, January 5, 2008 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich Mothershead
Chapel. Officiating: Bro. Charles Miller. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De
Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, January 4, 2008 4-8 PM . Funeral arrangements
under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto,
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Winifred Nadine "Winnie" Moore, 75 of
Potosi, MO. Date of Birth: February 2, 1932 St. Louis, MO. Parents: Thomas
Bernard and Opal Jane (nee Johnson) Howard. Surviving: No. Date of Death:
January 5, 2008. Occupation: Homemaker. Date and Place of Marriage: July 3, 1950
in St. Louis, MO. Married to: the late William Albert "Al" Moore, Jr. Surviving:
No. Names and address of children: Two Sons: William "Bill" Albert (Donna)
Moore, III, Fenton, MO. Thomas Moore, Potosi, MO. Three Daughters: Rhonda
(Anthony "Tony") Paiva, Rock Hill, MO. Alberta "Bert" (Brian) Worgo, Denver, CO.
Ellen (Dwight) Chapman, Potosi, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Leslie
(Elizabeth) Howard, De Soto, MO. Grandchildren: 9, Wendy Chapman Spilker, Sandra
Chapman Taubenheim, Michael Wayne Endsley Jr., Jessica Worgo Mikesch, Corrie and
Troy Worgo, Jason and Shawn Paiva, and Julia Ann Moore. Great Grandchildren: 8,
Eugene Charles and Autumn Kahley Spilker, Benjamin Matthew and Jackson Bradley
Taubenheim, Tyler, Devon, Myah and Alexis Endsley. Member of
Lodge/Organizations: Womens Ministries at Church; TOPS #1118. Member of Church:
1st Assembly of God Church, Potosi, MO. Funeral Service Date and
Time: Tuesday, January 8, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Officiating: Bro. Curtis Warren. Place of Burial: National
Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Monday, January 7, 2008 4-8 PM.
Funeral arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home,
220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. Back to Top |
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Ernest L. Morlen, 74 of De Soto, MO. Date of
Birth: Aug. 13, 1933 Bismarck, Missouri. Parents: Ernest A. Morlen and Elva (nee
Gibson) Morlen Hall. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 10, 2008 Jefferson
Memorial Hospital,Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Construction Laborer and
Millwright for Chrysler Corp. Divorced. Names and address of children: None.
Brothers & Sisters: Three Sisters: Alberta Clarke, Arnold, MO. Mildred (Willis)
Pinkley, De Soto, MO. Mary Seiter, De Soto, MO. Also survived by three nephews:
Clifford and Darryl Pinkley of De Soto, and Steve Pinkley of Festus; and several
great nieces and nephews. Member of Lodge/Organizations: VFW Post #1831 and
Laborers Local 110. Military Info: Served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean
War. Funeral Service Date and Time: Sunday, January 13, 2008 @ 2:00 PM. Place of
Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Rich Grayson.
Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, January
12, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020.
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Tommy Powell, 79, of Crystal City, MO passed
away Wed, Jan 2, 2008 in Desloge, MO. He had retired from Crystal City Water &
Street Dept and he was a US Army veteran who had served in the Korean War. Born
Feb 25, 1928, in New Madrid, MO, to the late Willie & Hattie (Tiggs) Powell. He
is survived by a son, Charles (Ethel) Powell; four daughters: Rogetta Powell,
Amanda James, Dana Powell and Kelly (Renaudo) Powell-Rogers; six grandchildren;
and ten great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by four brothers and five
sisters. Funeral service was Sat, Jan 5, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial
was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. Back to Top |
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Gary T. Spears, 66, of Crystal City, MO
passed away Jan 10, 2008 at DesPeres Hospital in St Louis, MO. He was a slitter
operator at a steel company and had been a test car driver. He was a US Army
veteran. Born Jan 17, 1941, in West Virginia, to the late Kenneth & Violet
(Spears) Spears. He is survived by one son, James (Tracey) Salmons and two
daughters: Mary (Clay) Cramer and Sarah (Michael) Thomas; one brother, Terry
(Francis) Spears; and ten grandchildren. Funeral service was Sat, Jan 12, 2008
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Shirley J. (Davis-Williams) Rogers, 72, of
DeSoto passed away Jan 11, 2008, in DeSoto. Mrs. Rogers was a co-owner of
Don and Shirley's Cafe in DeSoto. She was a member of C.I.A. Hall
-Community Improvement, Senior Citizens Group and was a local music entertainer.
Born FEB 28, 1935, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Raymond B. and
Maxine P. (Wilkerson) Davis. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Rogers of
DeSoto; four sons: Raymond L. (Shirley) Williams of DeSoto, David J.
Williams of DeSoto, Donald E. (Sue) Rogers of Glendale, Arkansas, and David J.
Rogers of Dallas, Texas; three daughters: Ch eryl D. (David) Ketcherside of
DeSoto, Donna S. (James) Cornman of Perryville and Kathy M. Ketcherside of
DeSoto, Donna S. )James) Cornman of Perryville and Kathy M. (Duanne) Townsend of
West Alton, MO.; one brother, Gregg (Mendy) Davis of St. Louis; 12
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one
daughter, Vicki L. Williams; one brother, Dallas L. Davis; and one sister,
Connie Lamar. Funeral services were held Jan 1 5, 2008 at Mahn Funeral Home,
DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was in Oakland
Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes
Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in
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Floyd Sammie Robinson, 80, of Festus
passed away Thurs, Jan 24, 2008 at Scenic View Nursing Center in Herculaneum. He
had been a truck driver and a member of Teamsters Union 682. He was a U.S. Army
veteran. Born Feb 21, 1927, in Danby, MO., to the late Everett F. and Della S.
(Jennings) Robinson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Grass)
Robinson. He is survived by his son, Michael (Donna) Robinson; sister: Flora
Thomas; three grandchildren; and three g reat grandchildren. In addition to his
parents and wife he is preceded in death by a sister, Adlen Holst and three
brothers: Frank, Ernest and William Robinson. Memorial Service was Tues, Jan 29,
2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Danby Cemetery, Festus,MO. Back to Top |
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Sharlene I. (Makos) Jackson, 56, of
Herculaneum, MO passed away Thurs, Jan 24, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital
in Crystal City, MO. She was a homemaker and an ordained preacher who loved
helping people. Born Jan 7, 1952, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Jim and
Mabel (Essick) Makos. She is survived by one son, Shane Borden; three sisters:
Fotina (John) Butler, Mary (Richard) Nicoll, Cynthia Mitchell; three brothers:
Jimmy Makos, George Makos and Michael (Cathy) Makos. Private service will be
held. Arrangements under Mahn’s Twin City Chapel. Back to Top |
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Joseph L. Reichert, 84, of Bloonmsdale passed
away Jan 28, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. He was a
machinist at Wagner Electric. He was a WWII Navy veteran, member of VFW Post
3777, American Legion Post 253. Born Aug 2, 1923, in Arcadia, MO, to the late
Joseph W. and Lydia (Bierkman) Reichert. He is survived by a brother, George
(Betty) Reichert; and three sisters: Elizabeth Boushie, Marcella Lay and Clara
Mae Follen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers:
William A. Reichert and Bernard Reichert; and one sister, Genevieve Yates. Mr
Riechert was cremated and buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Back to Top |
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C.A. "BUD" MARTIN
- 76, of DeSoto, passed away Jan 31, 2008, in Crystal City. Mr. Martin was
a Rug Doctor sales manager and served in the U. S. Naval Reserve. He was a
member of Spirit of St. Louis Barbershop Chorus, and the First United Methodist
Church of DeSoto. Born Feb 25, 1931, in Bridgeport, Ohio, he was the son
of the late Clarence C. and Eleanor (Adams) Martin. He is survived by his wife
of 53 years, Ruth (Ment) Martin of DeSoto; one son, Da vid (Tracy) Martin of
Oakville; three brothers: Donald (Jean) Martin of Bethlehem, W.V.; George Martin
of West Chester, Pa; and David R. (Cindy) Martin of Bridgeport, Ohio; one
sister, Ellen (Tom) Gensor of Bloomsdale, Ohio; three grandchildren: Drew Ma
rtin, Tori Martin and Kristen Martin, all of Bridgeport, Ohio; and a special
friend of the family, Dr. Sheldon Pinsky of Bridgeport, Ohio. Funeral services
were held Feb 4, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in DeSoto, officiated by
the Rev. Jan Reimers. Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research National Headquarters, 2141
Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245. Arrangements were
under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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EDWARD JAMES BAILEY,
43, of DeSoto passed away January 28, 2008, in St. Louis. Mr. Bailey was a
barber/stylist with EJ's Hairstyling Center. Born November 5, 1964, in
DeSoto, he was the son of Edward A. and MaDonna (Pashia) Bailey of DeSoto. In
addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Lauren Petsch of DeSoto;
two brothers: Jeff T. Bailey of St. Louis and Bobby Francis of St. Louis; and an
uncle: EJ (Jane) Pashia of DeSoto. Funeral services were held Feb 2 at Mahn
Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by Rev. Ray Thomas. Burial was in
the Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's
Hospital. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in
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Gene Oliver Humphrey, 79 of De Soto, MO. Date
of Birth: October 9, 1928 Bonne Terre, MO. Parents: George Oliver and Isoline
(nee Dodson) Humphrey. Surviving: No, both are deceased. Date of Death: January
11, 2008. Residence - De Soto, MO. Occupation: Carman for Missouri Pacific
Railroad and worked at Pea Ridge Mines in Sullivan. Date and Place of Marriage:
November 8, 1969, Bonne Terre, MO. Married to: Margie Elizabeth (nee Lucas)
Humphrey.Surviving: Yes, living in De Soto. Names and address of children: Four
daughters: Marlene Clark – De Soto, MO.Gail Richardson, Las Vegas, NV. Jane
(Larry) Lewis – De Soto, MO. Sharon Bowen – De Soto, MO. One Son, Gary (Ruth)
Richardson – Festus, MO . Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by two brothers:
Al and Donald Humphrey. One sister: Toledo Humphrey and Eight (8) half sisters
and brothers. Grandchildren: Nine. Great Grandchildren: Eight.Member of
Lodge/Organizations: VFW Post # 1831 – De Soto, MO. Member of Church: First
United Methodist Church. – De Soto, MO. Military Info: Veteran of USNR. Funeral
Service Date and Time: Monday, January 14, 2008 @ 10 a.m.Place of Service:
Dietrich-Motherhead Chapel. Officiating: Rev. Jan Reimers .Place of Burial:
Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, January 14, 2008, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. VFW
Service @ 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church,
200 Boyd St., De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337. Back to Top |
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Mary Ann Thebeau, 87 of De Soto, Missouri.
Date of Birth: June 12, 1920 Ebo, Missouri. Parents: Willis Lambert and Maude
Emaline (nee Jarvis) Tillson. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 11, 2008.
Residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late Raymond
Thebeau. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: One Daughter: Betty (the
late Darrell) Gillam, Mesa, AZ.One Son: Lambert (Mary Lewis) Thebeau, De Soto,
MO. Brothers & Sisters: Two Sisters: Anna Crutcher, Potosi, MO. Ella Mae (Oscar)
Decker, Marysville, OH. Preceded in death by two brothers: Lambert and Roland
Tillson; and two sisters: Mildred Simpson and Melba White. Grandchildren: Cody
(Carrie) Thebeau, Monica (Ted) Carmody, and Jamie (Samson) LaMonds. Great
Grandchildren: Clay, Lane, Tierce, Jaron, and Maxson. Member of Church:
Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, Ware, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday,
January 14, 2008 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiating: Carl Wilson. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO.
Visitation: Sunday, January 13, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO.
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Lee R. Bowman, 73of De Soto, MO. Date of
Birth: February 6, 1934 St. Louis, MO. Parents: Truman and Lola (Simpson)
Bowman. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 13, 2008 Jefferson Memorial
Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Self-employed Painter. Surviving: the
late June (Vogt) Bowman. Names and address of children: Joseph Katz – De Soto,
MO. Judith Carston – De Soto, MO. James Becker – Bonne Terre, MO. Jerry Jessup –
Herculaneum, MO. Jacqueline Elsey – Valles Mines, MO. Joel Bowman – Sullivan,
MO. Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by two brothers Edward and Jimmy
Bowman. Grandchildren: 19 (preceded in death by one grandchild). Great
Grandchildren: Several (preceded in death by one great-grandchild).Great Great
Grandchildren: 2. Member of Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, De Soto,
MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: February 2, 2008 @ 3 PM. Place of Service:
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 4423 State Rt.110, De Soto, MO 63020.
Officiating: Tony Lammert. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO 63020
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Kevin T. Johnston, 52 of Belleview, Missouri.
Date of Birth: April 23, 1955 St. Louis, MO. Parents: Homer Thomas and Erna
Marie (nee Hager) Johnston. Surviving: Yes, Belleview, MO . Date of Death:
January 13, 2008 Where: Residence in Belleview, MO. Occupation: Electrical
Lineman. Married to: Preceded in death by life long companion – Terri
Vitale.Surviving: No. Nieces & Nephews: Grace, Lori, Pam, Greg & Katie. Brothers
& Sisters: Two Sisters: Karen (Joe) Staten, Fenton, MO. Nancy (Forrest) Barr,
St. Charles, MO. (preceded in death by two brothers, Brian and Bruce Johnston)
Member of Lodge/Organizations: I.B.E.W. Local #2. Member of Church: Ste. Marie
du Lac Catholic Church, Ironton, MO. Funeral Mass Date and Time: Thursday,
January 17, 2008 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto,
MO. Officiating: Father Ron Hopmeir. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto,
MO. Visitation: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 4-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead
Chapel. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
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Donald B. Wischmeier, 85 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: April 5, 1922 Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Parents: Chester Christ and Sadie Mamie (nee Bartlett) Wischmeier. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 17, 2008 The Villa’s, De Soto, MO.Occupation: Previous Owner of Hopson Lumber Co., De Soto, MO. Married to: Ruth (nee Bean) Wischmeier (the late Eileen (nee Flynn) Wischmeier) Surviving: De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: One Son: Stokely (Rosemary) Wischmeier, De Soto, MO. Two Daughters: Ann W. Jones, Sikeston, MO. Jane (Robert) Blum, El Dorado Hills, CA. Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by one sister, Gwen Denny) Grandchildren: Seven: Stokely & Clark Wischmeier; Benjamin, Peter, and Charles Jones; David & Roger Blum. Member of Lodge/Organizations: De Soto Rotary Club; Paul Harris Fellow. Attended 4 years of College at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN. Member of Church: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Military Info: U.S. Army, WWII. Funeral Service Date and Time: Sunday, January 20, 2008 @ 2:00 PM. Place of Service: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating:Rev. Darlene Payne. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, January 19, 2008 5-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials to the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 1004 Rock Rd., De Soto, MO 63020.Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337. | |
Janice Heidbreder age 50, of De Soto Missouri passed away on Tuesday January 29, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 31, 1957 in Hillsboro Missouri. Survived by her parents- Arthur H. and Frances L. Heidbreder (nee Schneedle), Twin sister- Jeanie Heidbreder and her companion Glenn Parker all of Hillsboro, Missouri. She was a Customer Service Rep. for Wal Mart. Visitation will be held: Friday February 1, 2008 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri 63050. Funeral Saturday February 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Peaceful Meadows Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary, 6065 Duda Rd. House Springs Mo. 63051. Or charity of choice appreciated. | |
Archie Richardson, 80 of De Soto, MO. Date of
Birth: Dec. 21, 1927 De Soto, MO. Parents: Serilda (Johnson) Mahan. Surviving:
No. Date of Death: Jan. 28, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO.
Occupation: Retired from Doe Run Company. Married to: Dolores (Lewis)
Richardson. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Marjorie
(Clifford) Warncke – De Soto, MO. Archie Richardson – St. Louis, MO. Larry
Richardson – Blackwell, MO. Lester (Celeste) Richardson – Blackwell, MO. Step
children: David (Donna) Oster – De Soto, MO. Ba Linda Beckette – Festus, MO
(Preceded in death by one stepson Paul Oster). Brothers & Sisters: None.
Grandchildren: 15. Great Grandchildren: 21. Great Great Grandchildren: 1.
Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday January 31, 2008 at 10 AM. Place of
Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Ron Sutton. Place of
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday January 30, 2008
from 5-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337.
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David D. Compton, 59 of French Village, MO.
Date of Birth: September 9, 1948 Bonne Terre, MO. Parents: Darwin A. and Leva
Elizabeth (nee Burgin) Compton. Surviving: Father lives in St. Louis, MO; Mother
is deceased. Date of Death: January 20, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital,
Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Electrician for Union Pacific Railroad. Married to:
Donna (nee Arndt) Hendricks Compton. Surviving: French Village, MO. Names and
address of children: Two Sons: James (Renee) Compton, Potosi, MO. Ernie
Hendricks, Festus, MO. One Daughter: Krystal (Rick Reeves) Hendricks, Bonne
Terre, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Darla Compton, St. Louis, MO.
Grandchildren: Abbigail, Chloe, and Logan Compton, Zachary Hendricks, Kenny
Hopkins, Kristian Mangan and Hannah Reeves. Member of Lodge/Organizations:
B.P.O.E. #689; Festus Eagles; AmVets Post #48; VFW Post #1831; IBEW. Military
Info: U.S. Navy, Vietnam. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, January 25,
2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Place of
Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Thursday, January
24, 2008 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Diabetes Assoc. or
the American Heart Assoc. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337. |
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Alice Lee Wilson, 57 of Hillsboro, Missouri. Date of Birth: October 17, 1950 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Fred and Virginia (nee Nash) Wilson. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 20, 2008 Fountainbleau Nursing Center, Festus, MO. Never Married. Brothers & Sisters: Three Sisters: Virginia Corman, Barnhart, MO.Ruth Brinkley, Festus, MO. Linda Evans, Festus, MO. One Brother: Fred Wilson, Fenton, MO.Several Nieces and Nephews. Military Info: U.S. Navy. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, January 24, 2008 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Thursday, January 24, 2008 10 AM – 1 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of DIETRICH-MOTHERSHEAD FUNERAL HOME, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337. | |
Bobby W. Bice, 74 of Cedar Hill, MO. Date of Birth: April 28, 1933 Danville, Arkansas. Parents: William B. and Virginia M. (nee Pence) Bice. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 22, 2008 St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.Occupation: Electrical Maintenance for Siegel-Robert Inc. Date and Place of Marriage: April 30, 1951 in Osceola, Arkansas. Married to: Maxine (nee Doyle) Bice. Surviving: Yes, Cedar Hill, MO. Names and address of children: One Daughter: Sharon Gall, Cedar Hill, MO (preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Marshall; two sons, Danny and John Bice). Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Wilma Thacker, Maplewood, MO (Preceded in death by four brothers, Barney "Ed", Jesse, Ralph, and William Bice and three sisters, Pearl Fairbanks, Noma Bice and Ruby Pate). Grandchildren: Jerry, Tommy, Crystal, Lisa and Rocky. Great Grandchildren: 14 (preceded in death by one, Erika Rose Bice). Member of Lodge/Organizations: Volunteer for Peace Food Pantry, Cedar Hill, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, January 25, 2008 @ 2:00 PM. Place of Service:Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Bill Pate .Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Thursday, January 24, 2008 5 PM – 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Peace Pantry, 6670 Veterans Dr., Cedar Hill, MO 63016. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337. | |
Mary N. Newton, 93 of Hillsboro, Missouri.
Date of Birth: November 10, 1914 Prescott, Arkansas. Parents: Grady and Alma
(nee Dickerson) Mitchell. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 25, 2008.
Occupation: Hairdresser – Tean’s Beauty Shop – St. Clair, MO. Married to: the
late Floyd E. Newton. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Ernestine
(the late Donald) Drennen, Hillsboro, MO. Bobbi Jean (Ron) McFarland, St.
Petersburg, FL. William Earl (Debbie) Newton, St. Clair, MO. Willie (Norma)
Mitchell, Gurdon, AR. Brothers & Sisters: None. Grandchildren: Nine (9): Howard
(Beverly) Drennen, Lloyd (Shannon) Drennen, Lydia (Robert) Gresham, Michelle
(Josh) Hogan, Tina (Tom) Nichols, Tommy (Debbie) Rogers, Sherry (Marty) Willis,
Becky Rhyner and William Ray (Angie) Newton. Great Grandchildren: Sixteen (16).
Great Great Grandchildren: One (1). Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday,
January 28, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel.
Officiating:Rev. Bob Siebels. Place of Burial: Pilgrim’s Rest Memorial Gardens,
Hillsboro (Ware) Missouri. Visitation:Sunday, January 27, 2008 4:00 -8:00 p.m.
Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home,
220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337. |
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Michael Gabriel Dawes, Infant. Date of Birth: January 7, 2008, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Creve Coeur, MO. Parents: Tom J. and Monica (nee Belew) Dawes. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Date of Death: January 7, 2008 St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. Maternal Grandparents: Greg & Debbie (nee Wickerham) Belew, De Soto, MO. Paternal Grandparents: Tom P. (Jackie Breder) Dawes, De Soto, MO. Dody (nee Gowen) Dawes, De Soto, MO. Paternal Great Grandparents: John Dawes, De Soto, MO. Willard & Janet Gowen, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, February 2, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.Officiating: Rev. Danny Loesch. Place of Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337. | |
Sandra Dee Dietrich, 62 of Hillsboro, MO.
Date of Birth: March 3, 1945 Lawrence, Kansas. Parents: Noel and Donna Lee (nee
Larson) Freeman. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 26, 2008 Where:
Residence. Occupation: Elementary School Teacher – Hillsboro R-3 School
District. Married to: The late William Robert "Bob" Dietrich. Surviving:
No.Names and address of children: Lisa (Tim) Adams – Hillsboro, MO. Julie (Ron)
Reiter – Hillsboro, MO. Bill (Jill) Dietrich – Kansas City, MO. Michael (Annette
McClellan) Dietrich – Hillsboro, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Jo Ellen (Bob) Stringer
– Hillsboro, MO. Tony (Donna) Freeman – De Soto, MO. Preceded in death by a
brother, Wayne Freeman. Also survived by sisters-in-law Birdie Freeman and Peggy
Freeman. Grandchildren: Six: Joe and Abigail Adams, Jake and Madeline Reiter;
Sydney and Lily Dietrich. Member of Lodge/Organizations: MSTA; Volunteer for
Habitat for Humanity and S.A.V.E. Member of Church: First United Methodist
Church – Hillsboro, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, January 30,
2008 @ 11:00 a.m. Place of Service: First United Methodist Church – Hillsboro,
MO. Officiating: Rev. David Webster. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery.
Visitation: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church 4810 State Road B, Hillsboro, MO. In lieu of flowers memorials
to S.A.V.E. c/o Jefferson County Sheriff’s Dept., P O Box 100, Hillsboro, MO
63050; or Habitat for Humanity. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. 636-586-3337. |
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Vivian M. Ladyman, 83 of Hillsboro, Missouri.
Date of Birth: June 12, 1924 Ironton, Missouri. Parents: John A. and Jesse (nee
Anderson) Henson. Surviving: No.Date of Death: January 28, 2008. Where:
Residence in Hillsboro, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late T.J.
McKinley Ladyman. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Three Daughters:
Dee (Rich) Brouk, De Soto, MO. Tony (Alvie) Smith, Hillsboro, MO. Carol (Ron
Sr.) Belfield, De Soto, MO. Three Sons: Harold (Linda) Ladyman, Gerald, MO.
Allen (Vesta) Ladyman, De Soto, MO.Ronnie (Debbie) Ladyman, De Soto, MO.
Brothers & Sisters: Two Brothers: Gene (Elsie) Henson, Pocahontas, IL. Dale
(Mary) Henson, Granite City, IL. (preceded in death by three brothers, Leo, Joe
and Lawrence Henson; one sisters, Eula Melone) Grandchildren: 14.Great
Grandchildren: 25. Great Great Grandchildren: 2. Member of Church: Rose of
Sharon Gospel Temple, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday,
January 30, 2008 @ 2:00 PM . Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home. Officiating: Jim Wade. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO.
Visitation: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO.
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Donald Haeuser - Arrangement under the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home P.O. Box 854, Hillsboro MO 63050. |
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Brenda Sparkman -
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Bruce L. Sipp, Sr, 63, of Valles Mines died
Jan 17, 2008. He was a material handler with Boeing Aircraft in St Louis. He was
a member and deacon of Silver Springs Baptist Church in Bonne Terre and enjoyed
horses and gun collecting. Born Dec 8, 1944, in East Prairie, he was the son the
late Jake and Eddie (Hayden) Sipp. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue (Clark)
Sipp; five sons: Bruce "Tookey" Sipp, Jr, Ronnie Dean Sipp, Charles Shawn
Sipp, Robbie Sipp and Charlie Van-Noy; two daughters: Teri Sipp and Margo Briley;
mother-in-law, Jewell Clark; three brothers: Bobby Sipp, Eddie Sipp, Ricky Sipp;
two sisters: Margie and Jackie Wamble; 15 grandchildren; and 7 great
grandchildren. Funeral service was Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel.
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Betty J. Isaacson, 90, DeSoto, passed
away Jan 16, 2008, in DeSoto. Mrs. Isaacson was a teacher. Born Feb 22,
1917, in Colony, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Pauline
(Davis) Catuska.She is survived by her husband, Melvin H. Isaacson of DeSoto;
two sons: Arthur (Virginia) Isaacson of Hillsboro and James (Paula)
Isaacson of Ft. Scott, Kansas; one daughter, Pamela (Kirk) Larsen of
Albuquerque, N.M.; two sis ters: June Smith and Elaine Smith. both of
Baldwin City, Kansas.; a daughter-in-law, Glenda Isaacson of Iola, Kansas;
18 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
one son, Preston Isaacson; one sister, Phylis Wa llace; and three brothers:
Donald Catuska, Jimmy Catuska and and Wyeth "Buzz" Catuska.Funeral services
were held Jan 19 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in
Hillsboro, officiated by First Counselor John Warmbrodt. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Kansas. Arrangements were under the direction
of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.
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Opal M. Moon, 79 of DeSoto, passed away January 19, 2008 in DeSoto, Missouri. Mrs. Moon was a homemaker and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in DeSoto. Born March 11, 1928, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Henry Truman and Naomi (Markum) Pertee. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Moon. She is survived by one son, Joseph (Sandra) Moon of Pevely; two d aughters: Fran (Ken) Boyer of DeSoto and Fay (Ron) Halbrook of DeSoto; two sisters: Ethel Trent of West Virginia and Myrtle Kirk of West Virginia; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Moon; three brothers; three sisters; two grandchildren; Kenny Boyer and David Brooks; and one great-grandchild, David Brooks, Jr. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today (Jan 24) at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by Rev. Richard Grayson. Burial was in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church in Desoto. Arrrangements were by Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. | |
Catherine L. (Dixon) Johnson, 75, of Festus passed away Sun, Jan 27, 2008 at her Festus residence. She was a homemaker and member of Charter Baptist Church in Festus. Born Nov 13, 1932, in Stoney Point, MO, to the late Leroy and Myrtle (Allen) Dixon. She is preceded in death by her husband, James B. Johnson; a son: James Johnson, Jr; a brother: Roy Lee Dixon; and two sisters: Margie Lou Kenworthy and Elizabeth Byington. She is survived by three daughters: Cynthia (Jim) Smetzer, Laura Jean (Bill) Sexton and Ginger Johnson; two sisters: Marianna Byington and Loretta Mae Webber; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; and her little dog, Sophie. Funeral service was Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Shepherd Hills Cemetery, Barnhart, MO. | |
Jacqueline B. (Poucher) Wisdom, 69, of DeSoto, MO passed away Jan 31, 2008 at St Johns Mercy Medical Center in St Louis. She worked in purchasing for Ralston Purina Company. She belonged to a chapter of the Red Hat Society, liked to quilt, help in her Church and loved her flower garden. Born Nov 23, 1938, in St Louis, MO, to the late Thomas and Hazel (Baker) Pouch. She is survived by her husband, Karrol Wisdom; one son, Jeffrey Wisdom and two daughters: Peggy (Mike Crook) Felton and Pam (Dan) Gillyon; two sisters: Dorothy Eberhart and Geraldine (Rick) Stengele; and five grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Poucher. Funeral service was Tues, Feb 5, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. | |
Dixie L. Stubblefield, 77,
of DeSoto, passed away Jan 28, 2008 in St. Louis. Mrs. Stubblefield was a
homemaker and enjoyed gardening, reading and cooking. She was a member of
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Born July 8, 1930, in Cape Girardeau,
she was the daughter of the late Richard Ravenstein. She is survived by her
husband of 56 years, Francis D. "Frank" Stubblefield of DeSoto; eight
sons: Mark (Cary) Stubblefield of Moscow Mills, Gary (Bonnie) Stubblefield of
Rolla, Thomas Stubblefield of DeSoto, Anthony (Carey) Stubblefield of
Springfield, Keith (Pam) Stubblefield of Springfield, Brett Stubblef ield of St.
Louis, Craig Stubblefield of Fulton and Brian (Melissa) Stubblefield of Sorento,
Illinois; three daughters: Christine (Jerry) Chalcraft of Cuba, Mo., Lisa (Don)
Rohlfing of Lake St. Louis and Traci Stubblefield of DeSoto; one brother, Rick
Ravenstein of Lakeland, Florida; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Terry Stubblefield, and one sister, Carol
Ravenstein. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 16,
2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic church, officiated by the Rev. Ron Hopmeir.
Burial was private. Arrangements under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home,
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Billy J. Byers, 65, of DeSoto, passed away on Jan 28, 2008, in DeSoto. Mr. Byers was a truck driver and member of VFW Post 1831 Men's Auxiliary in DeSoto and Eagles Aerie 341 in Crystal City. Born Nov 18, 1942, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Archie Byers and Zelda (Griffin) Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Mae (Boyer) Byers of De Soto; two sons: Larry Dale Byers of St. Louis and John Cain of Cadet; seven daughters: Rhonda (Steve) Simon of Bourne, Texas; Debbie (Terry) Bax of St. Peters; Karen (Dave) Mohme of Waynesville, Ohio; Billy JoAnn Grass of High Ridge; Kimberly (Matt) Conway of Bonne Terre; Beverly Cain of Bonne Terre; and Angela (Sam) Steward) Kean of Cadet; three brothers: David (Anita) Byers of Festus, Gary (Rita) Byers of Montgomery City, Mo., and Darrell (Bonnie) Byers of Holts Summit, Mo.; one sister, Diane (Mike) DeRousse of Potosi; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Dale Byers. Funeral services were held Feb 1, at Mahn Funera l Home, In DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Jim Owens. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery in Mineral Point. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. | |
Marvin E. Kite, 82 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: April 2, 1925 Hillsboro, MO. Parents: Phineas and Pearl (nee Livengood) Kite. Surviving: No. Date of Death: January 31, 2008 Baisch Nursing Center, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Carman for Union Pacific Railroad. Date and Place of Marriage: October 11, 1947 in De Soto, MO. Married to: Dorothy Joan (nee Isbel) Kite. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: One Son: Gerald "Jerry" (Mary) Kite, Hillsboro, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Thelma (the late Glen) Britt, De Soto, MO. One Sister-in-Law: Betty Jean Kite, De Soto, MO. (Preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Kite) Survived by Nieces and Nephews. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Masonic Lodge #119 AF & AM; O.E.S. #15. Member of Church: First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO.Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, February 4, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, February 3, 2008 2-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimers Association. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO 63020. |