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Betty Marie Boyer, 75, of DeSoto died
November 10, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. Mrs.
Boyer was a cook for Hardee's in House Springs. She was a member of St.
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto, the Daughters of Isabella and the
Columbia Anns. Born October 22, 1933 in Tiff, she was the daughter of the
late Edward V. and Genevieve (Pashia) Craig. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Sylvester L. "Buck" Boyer. She is survived by three sons: Edward (Bevely)
Boyer of DeSoto, Jeffery (Peggy) Boyer of Union and Glennon (Debbie) Boyer of
DeSoto; three daughters: Mary (David) Boley of Fletcher, Janet (Jim) Juliette of
DeSoto and Sarah (Douglas) Little of Festus; two sisters Barbara Boyer and
Bertha Hickman, both of Illinois; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Arthur Craig and Martin Craig; two
brothers-in-law: Donald Boyer and James Hickman; and a son-in-law, Bob Worden. A
memorial gathering is scheduled from 10a.m. until funeral Mass at 11:30a.m. at
St. Rose of Lima Church in DeSoto, officiated by Father Alexander Anderson.
Burial is in the Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Arrangements were under the
directions of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Back to Top |
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Rose Ann (Henson) Hamby, 77, of
Herculaneum (formerly of DeSoto) passed away Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at her Herculaneum
residence. Born Jan 4, 1931, in Bonne Terre, MO, to the late Charles Henson and
Merraine (Wright) Henson-Jackson. She had worked as an office manager for Arnold
Health Dept and was a member of First Baptist Church of DeSoto. She is survived
by three sons; Harold (Tami) Hamby, Jr of Wildwood, Gary (Vickie) Hamby of
Festus and Greg (Gera) Hamby of Herculaneum; four brothers; four sisters; 9
grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. In addition
to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Hamby, Sr and
a brother. Funeral service was Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at First Baptist Church of
DeSoto. Burial was in Sandy Baptist Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Arrangements under
the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, Festus Chapel. Back to Top |
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Thelma H. Beakley Soucy, 84, of DeSoto
passed away November 14, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City.
Mrs. Soucy was a homemaker. She also was a published poet and enjoyed
singing. Born September 1, 1924 in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the
late Wesley H. and Kathryn R. (Bass) Cox. She was preceded in death by her
first husband Andrew M. Beakley and her second husband Charles Soucy. She is
survived by 10 children; 25 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren and 6 great
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 children and 2
brothers. Visitiation scheduled for 10a.m. until funeral service at 1p.m.
Thursday, November 20 at Mahn funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Ron
Duncan. Burial is in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family. Arrangements
are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Elvin Joseph, "E.J." Bone, , 86 passed away
November 18, 2008, at Fountainbleau Nursing Center. Born on July 18, 1922
in DeSoto, he was the son of the late Earl and Maude (Beard) Bone. His
wife Ethel Myrtle Glore-Bone preceded him in death in September 2008. He is
survived by numerous cousins. Mr. Bone was a member of the Elks Lodge 689
and Amvets Post 48 of DeSoto, he also belonged to St. Rose of Lima Church.
He had worked as a carpenter & supervisor for the Millstone Brothers Company.
He served in World War II in the US Navy. Visitation scheduled for 10a.m until
funeral service at 1p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto
with Father Alexander Anderson officiating. Burial in the Calvary
Cemetery, DeSoto. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral
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Brian D. Tucker,, 53, of Festus passed away
November 19, 2008 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1955 in St. Louis,
he was the son of Joan (Nengal) Bieser of Festus and Durel G. Tucker of
California. He is survived by his loving wife, Kim (Collins) Tucker.
Also surviving are 2 sons: Brian D. (Stephanie) Tucker of Hillsboro, David
G. (Kristy) Tucker of DeSoto; a daughter Shannon (John) Ramey of Crystal City
and 1 grandson Brendan Ramey; 3 brothers: Rick (Anita) Bieser of Herculaneum,
Randy (Bonnie) Bieser of Festus, and Mike (Julie) Bieser of Springfield,
Illinois; 1 sister Cheryl Tucker of St. Louis; his step-father Bill Bieser of
Festus and step-mother Carol Tucker of California. Mr. Tucker was preceded in
death by a brother Keith Tucker. Funeral services scheduled for 1:45p.m.,
November 24, 2008 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, officiated
by Ron Williams. Mr. Tucker was a Vietnam veteran of the US Army, he was a
member of the VFW Post 3777 and American Legion Post 253 in Festus. Back to Top |
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Rebecca M. Davis-Kemper, , 54, of Cadet,
passed away on November 16, 2008 in Potosi. Mrs. Davis-Kemper was a cook
at the Villas and enjoyed fishing. Born February 25, 1954, in Palestine,
Texas, she was the daughter of Emma Jane (Sammons) Davis of Crystal City and the
late Herman G. Davis. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband,
Harold L. Kemper, Jr.; one daughter, Ronika (Bruce) Huskey of Park Hills; one
brother, Jerry (Sharon) Davis of DeSoto; one sister, Kay (Randy) Compton of
Festus; one sister-in-law, Kathy Davis of Atlanta, Georgia; three grandchildren:
Shiley Boren, Emma Boren and Daelen Mobley; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Peck Davis. Visitation is from 10a.m.
until the funeral service at 1p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Mahn
Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev/. Greg McCord. Burial is
private. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements were
under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Doris L. Fallin, 92, of Hillsboro passed away November 23, 2008 in Hillsboro. Ms Fallin was a housekeeper for St. John's Mercy Medical Center and a member of Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed sewing and parties. Born November 4, 1916 in Corning, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Clara (Johnson) Fallin. She is survived by one brother, Clarence Fallin of Texas; one sister, Winifred Bell of Robertsville, MO and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Charles Fallin and George Fallin; and one sister, Anna White. Funeral services were held on November 26, 2008 at Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, officiated by the Rev. Tim Thelssen. Burial was in the Corning Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Goldie A. (Richmond) Wagner, 79, of Hillsboro
(formerly Festus) passed away Nov 15, 2008 at her Hillsboro residence. Born Feb
13, 1926, in Grandin, MO, to the late Albert & Lillian Faye (Huling) Richmond.
She is survived by 2 sons: Dennis (Linda) Wagner and Mike (Judy) Wagner; three
daughters: Wanda (Jerry) Eggemeyer, Debbie (Tom) Edwards and Karen (Joe) Brown;
4 brothers; one sister; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. In
addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Wagner and
a brother. Mass was Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in
Hillsboro. Burial was at Mt Olive Cemetery, St Louis. Arrangements were under
the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in Festus. Back to Top |
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Charles H. "Bud" Blum, 76, of DeSoto passed
away November 24, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Blum was an electrician for
Vulcan Corporation and a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a
member of the Georgia Sheriff's Association and enjoyed golf, woodworking and
crossword puzzles. Born February 8, 1932, in DeSoto, he was the son of the
late Charles E and Lottie M. (Politte) Blum. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Rundel)
Blum of DeSoto; three sons: Dwayne J. (Carol) Blum, Cary D. (Teresa) Blum
and Russell J. Blum of DeSoto; one daughter Margaret (Doug) Wulf of Dalton,
Georgia; three brothers: Bill (Frances) Blum of DeSoto, Gene (Linda) Blum of St.
Peters and Dale (Nancy) Blum of Crystal City; two sisters: Lila Medley of DeSoto
and Mary Blum; five grandchildren: Chris, Sean, Cyndi, John and Shannon; and
three great-grandchildren: Ava Jane, C.J. and Guiedon. He was preceded in
death by two sons: Charles W. BLum and David A. Blum; and one brother-in-law,
Dale Medley. Funeral services were held December 1, 2008 at Mahn Funeral Home in
DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Jim Owens. Burial was private.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society or Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Hospice. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in
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Paul E. Whitehead, 76, of Cadet passed away
November 26, 2008 in Cadet. Mr. Whitehead was a sheet metal worker for St.
Louis Flour Mill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member
of the DeSoto VFW Post 1831. He enjoyed working with cars and trucks.
Born May 19, 1932 in DeSoto, he was the son of the late Louis and Hester (Vance)
Whitehead. He is survived by two sons: Rick (Cheryl) Whitehead of DeSoto and
Kevin (Sophie) Whitehead of Cadet; two daughters: Elaina (James) Hicks of Cadet
and Tina (Tim) Kiefer of DeSoto; three sisters: Bernice Reynolds of Festus,
Dorothy Whitehead of DeSoto; and Betty Whitehead of DeSoto; 22 grandchildren, 21
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in
death by two sons: Tony Whitehead and Paul Whitehead Jr.; two daughters: Regina
Sikes and Cheryl Ann Whitehead; and two brothers; Charles Whitehead and Louis
Whitehead.Funeral services were held December 2 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in DeSoto. Arrangements were under the
direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Thomas B. Hanna, Sr., 79 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: December 6, 1928 Ancon, Panama Canal Zone. Parents: Thomas Benton and Mildred (nee Ullery) Hanna. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 15, 2008 St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis County, MO. Occupation: Manufacturing Engineer for Emerson Electric; also worked for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing. Date & Place of Marriage: February 14, 1952 in Pocahontas, AR. Married to: Janet (nee Pauge) Hanna, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Sharon (Bill) Romans, Durham, MO. Tom B. (Frances) Hanna, Jr., Festus, MO. Barbara (Charles) Lamb, Festus, MO. Linda (Ralph) Schwanz, Gerald, MO. Pamela (Steve Doney) Fuller, Festus, MO. Brothers & Sisters: None. Grandchildren: 17. Great-Grandchildren: 16. Member of Lodge/Organizations: American Legion Post 253; B.P.O.E. #1721. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Bill Romans. Visitation: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4 PM – 7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Prostate Cancer Research; 1154 Fifteenth St. NW, Washington D.C., 20005. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Dorathy M. House, 76 of Arnold, Missouri. Date of Birth: December 29, 1931Bonne Terre, MO. Parents: Otis H. and Pearl (nee Cash) Easter. Surviving: No. Date of Death: October 16, 2008 Woodland Manor, Arnold, MO. Occupation: Seamstress. Married to: the late Fredrick James House. Names and address of children: Two Daughters: Susanna Nappier, Cairo, MO. Lorraine Helen Baugher, Arnold, MO. Two Sons: Rick House, Piedmont, MO. Pete House, De Soto, MO. (preceded in death by four sons, Melvin, John, Joe, and Michael House) Brothers & Sisters: Two Brothers: John Easter, Oakville, MO. Herb Easter, St. Louis, MO. One Sister: Darline Roedner, St. Louis, MO. (preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Jerry Easter). Grandchildren: 11. Great-Grandchildren: 16. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 2:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Larry Young. Place of Burial: Adams Cemetery, Bonne Terre, MO. Visitation: Friday, October 17, 2008 4-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Carol Ann Wood, 70 of De Soto. Date of Birth: Nov. 8, 1937 St. Louis, MO. Parents: Edward & Gladys (nee Wolrab) Volz. Surviving: No. Date of Death: Nov. 1, 2008 St. John’s Mercy Hospital, St. Louis County. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: Donald "Don" Wood, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: 4 Sons: Robert (Debbie) Korhammer – Bridgeton, MO. Mark (Heather) Korhammer – Imperial, MO. Steve (Cindy) Korhammer – Hillsboro, MO. Eric (Katie) Wood – De Soto, MO. 2 Step Sons: Greg (Julie) Wood – Dittmer, MO. Jeff (Chris) Wood – Imperial, MO. 1 Step Daughter: Cindy Kerns – Leadwood, MO. Brothers & Sisters: 2 Sisters: Sandy (Jon Means) Guelker – Arnold, MO. Pat (Larry) Schuble – Fenton, MO. Grandchildren: 16. Great-Grandchildren: 1. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Ken Vogel. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, November 3, 2008 from 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Cora May Hamman,
77 of Festus, MO. Date of Birth: May 21, 1931 Hillsboro, Missouri. Parents: Earl
Edgar and Lucy A. (nee Minker) Kite. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 3,
2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Clerk at Stix,
Baer & Fuller. Married to: the late David Hamman. Names and address of children:
NONE. Brothers & Sisters: Three sisters: Charolotte (Bill) Laratta, Imperial,
MO. Ethel (Bill) Wilson, De Soto, MO. Georgetta Thompson, Hillsboro, MO.
(preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar & Luther Kite; one brother-in-law,
Chad "Thorney" Thompson). Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, November 5,
2008 @ 12:30 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiating: Rev. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson
Barracks, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 4 PM – 8 PM. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N.
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Rena Follmer, 91 of De Soto, Missouri. Date
of Birth: September 1, 1917 Star City, Saskatchewan, Canada. Parents: Fred and
Maude (nee Savage) Harris. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 4, 2008
Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Retail Clerk. Married
to: the late Anton J. Follmer. Names and address of children: Two Sons: Ron
(Linda) Follmer, De Soto, MO. Wayne (Janice) Follmer, Highlands Ranch, CO.
Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by siblings, Margie Kreighbaum, Edna
Calvert, Francis Harris, Clarence Harris, and Thelma Boetsma). Grandchildren: 6.
Great-Grandchildren: 12. Member of Church: De Soto Christian Church. Funeral
Service Date and Time: Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 7 PM. Place of Service:
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Ron Follmer. Place of Burial:
Poplar Grove Cemetery, Culver, IN. Visitation: Friday, November 7, 2008 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorials to the De Soto Christian Church Building Fund.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home,
220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. Back to Top |
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Gregory "Greg" Belew, 56 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: April 17, 1952 De Soto, MO. Parents: Virgil J. & Maida Z. (Nee Courtois) Belew. Surviving: NO. Date of Death: November 6, 2008 De Soto, MO. Occupation: Custodian for Jefferson College. Married to: Debra "Debbie" (nee Wickerham) Belew, De Soto, MO. When: October 16, 1976 at St. Rose of Lima, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Greg S. Belew – De Soto. Jennifer (Carl White) Belew – De Soto. Monica (Tom) Dawes – De Soto. Brothers & Sisters: Jane (Ron) Schutte – Dittmer.Ken (Sharon) Belew – De Soto. Preceded in death by one brother, Clement "Kim" Belew. Grandchildren: Samantha Myers. Preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Dawes. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. Military Info: No. Funeral Service Date and Time: Funeral Mass Saturday Nov. 8, 2008 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto. Officiating: Fr. Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 from 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Bobby "Bob" G. Wideman, 77 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: Sept. 10, 1931 Frumet, MO. Parents: Patrick & Beulah (nee Kimbrel) Wideman. Surviving: No. Date of Death: Nov. 7, 2008 Residence, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Owned and operated Wideman Auto Body; worked at Valle Feed, and manufactured and sold wood products. Married to: the late Virginia Lee Wideman. Names and address of children: Barbara Widedman – De Soto. Bobby (Ruth) Wideman – De Soto. Preceded in death by one child: Sherry Lynn Wideman. Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by two siblings: Bill Wideman & Opal Wideman. Survived by friends: John Hollinsworth – De Soto, MO. Terri & Jesus Miramontes – Albuquerque, NM. Grandchildren: 3: Shane (Hope) Wideman; Chasity (Carl) Mowery; and Ted Hoyt. Great-Grandchildren: 2: Colby Wideman; and Daisy Mowery. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Missouri Archeological Association; Arrowhead Archery. Member of Church: Luckey Baptist Church, De Soto. Military Info: No.Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Luckey Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Mark Olds. Place of Burial: Wideman Cemetery, Grubville, MO. Visitation: Sunday, November 8, 2008 from 4 -8 PM @ Luckey Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Luckey Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Pauline F. Markham, 91 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: January 9, 1917 South Bend, Indiana. Parents: Paul and Frieda (nee Beyer) Hubler. Surviving: No. Date of Death: November 11, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Secretary for De Soto Public School; also operated her own bookkeeping service in De Soto. Married to: the late Chester Markham. Names and address of children: None. Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Evelyne Hubler-Crouse, Nashville, TN. Nieces: Marilyn Teichman, Shirley Hoch, and Susan Witherington and their families. Special Friends: Don and Lorry Warren; the late Judy Riddle, and the late Jan Thebeau. Member of Lodge/Organizations: De Soto Chapter B. & P.W. Memorial Service Date and Time: Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Eugene Moses. Place of Inurnment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Centralia, IL. Memorial Gathering: Saturday, November 22, 2008 11 AM – 1 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
