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Shirley Jene (Berry) Johnson , 70, of
Hillsboro (formerly of Victoria) passed away Fri, Feb 1, 2008 at Jefferson
Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. She was a Dept Manager for Wal-Mart
Stores in Festus and DeSoto area. Born June 3, 1937, in Steele, MO, to the late
James Rufus and Hazel Dale (Lechenet) Berry. She is survived by a daughter,
Gwendolyn Johnson and a son, Michael Todd Johnson; one brother: Charles Berry;
four grandchildren: Jennifer, Jeremy, Jason and Rachel; and six great
grandchildren: Gage, Lily, Caitlyn, Kayla, Colbie and Parker. Ms Johnson was
cremated and a private service was held. Arrangement were by Mahn Twin City
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Leo G. Kidd, age 89, of Hillsboro, Missouri
passed away on Sunday February 3, 2008,at his home in Hillsboro. Born February
15, 1918, in Cedar Hill, Missouri. He worked on his parent’s farm and part-time
at the agricultural office in Hillsboro under the direction of Ms. Leona Gasche.
He was drafted in the Army on October 16, 1942. After boot camp, he was assigned
to the base in Fort Knox Kentucky for tank training. He was deployed in the
European Theatre during World War II and was part of the Seven-Thirty-Seven Tank
Battalion serving under General Patton. He was injured in the line of duty and
was a Purple Heart Recipient. After many notorious battles and the War was
declared over; he arrived home on October 23, 1945. Leo came home to visit with
Ms. Gasche in the agricultural office and met Annette Hopson, who was employed
in that office. Leo and Annette were married October 15, 1947. President Harry
S. Truman appointed him Postmaster of Hillsboro in November of 1951. He served
in that capacity until his retirement in 1979. Leo served as an Alderman for the
City of Hillsboro for twenty-nine years, he also served as the Treasurer for the
City of Hillsboro, he was a past President of the Hillsboro Civic Club, served
as Chairman of the Hillsboro Horse Show and Fair, he was a past President and
long-time member of the Hillsboro Rotary Club, past President of the Tri-County
Postmasters Association, a member of Amvets Post #48, DeSoto, Missouri, he was a
past board member and President of Meramec Mutual Insurance and served as
Director Emeritus, he was also a member of the 1st Baptist Church of
Hillsboro, where he served on various committees. Leo was also a farmer and a
third-generation owner of the family farm. Leo is survived by his wife, Annette
H. Kidd (nee Hopson) of Hillsboro, Missouri, his daughter Janet Grannemann of
Hillsboro, Missouri, his granddaughter, Lisa (Daniel) Hunning (nee Grannemann)
of Wentzville, Missouri, his nephew, Bruce (Linda) Hopson, of St. Louis,
Missouri and his great nephew, Andrew Charles Hopson, also of St. Louis,
Missouri. Leo was a friend to all who knew him. Leo was preceded in death by his
parents, William Grover and Anna E. Kidd (nee Bohle), a brother, Hubert Kidd,
brother-in-law, Charles Hopson, and a sister-in-law, Barbara Hopson. Visitation:
will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2008, from 2:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D.
Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro, Missouri 63050. Funeral will
be Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of
Hillsboro, with Visitation at the Church from 9:00 AM until the 10:00 AM
service. Entombment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Cedar Hill,
Missouri. Memorials to The First Baptist Church of Hillsboro Building Fund or
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Lucille Fern Choate (nee Brookman-Minney),
age 93 passed away on February 2, 2008 at the Villas in DeSoto Missouri. She was
a self-employed Seamstress and an avid bowler. Survived by her son James Owen
Choate Sr. of Texas, she was also a grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.
Preceded in death by her husband-Owen C Choate Sr., sons- Ralph E. Choate and
Owen Clifford Choate Sr. Interment will be private in the Shepherd Hills
Cemetery, Imperial Missouri.Memorials to the American Cancer Society can be made
through Robert D, Brown Funeral Home P.O. Box 854, Hillsboro MO 63050 and we
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CECELIA E. OTT,
94, of DeSoto passed away February 6, 2008 in Crystal City. Mrs. Ott was a
homemaker and enjoyed cooking, playing cards, fishing and farming. She was
a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. Born March 21,
1913, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Matilda (Greubel)
Vonderhaar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. Ott. She
is survived by six sons: Howard (Linda) Ott of DeSoto, Chester (Nancy) Ott
of Farmington, Norvel (Donna) Ott of DeSoto, Lloyd (Gail) Ott of DeSoto, Russell
(Brenda) Ott of DeSoto and Wayne (Julie) Ott of DeSoto; three daughters: Arene
Hoeffner of Imperial, Mary Ann (Doyle) Poncet of DeSoto and Sandy (Mike) Murphy
of Crystal City; one sister, Vi Cerutti of Texas; 31 grandchildren; and 38
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Agnes
Theiss and Lucille Haberstroh; six brothers: Fritz Vondehaar, Leo Vondehaar,
Hans Vonderhaar, George Vondehaar, Harry Vonderhaar and Gene Vondehaar; two
sons-in-law: Leonard Hoeffner and John Bayer; and two grandsons: Nick and Mark
Ott. Funeral services were held February 9, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Church, officiated by the Rev. R on Hopmeir. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in
DeSoto. Memorials may be made to Adopt an Angel. Arrangements were
under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Back to Top |
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CARRIE B. MUELLER LANCASTER,
79, of DeSoto, passed away February 7, 2008 in DeSoto. Mrs. Lancaster was
a nurse's aid at Festus Manor Nursing Center. She was a member of Rose of
Sharon Full Gospel Temple. Born May 15, 1928, in St. Louis, she was the
daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Tucker) Hale. She was preceded in
death by two husbands: Forrest Mueller and John Lancaster. She is survived by
two sons: Roy B. (Tina) Mueller of DeSoto and Frank (Kathy) Mueller of
Bloomsdale; one sister, Geraldine Skagg of Potosi; three grandchildren: Joshua
Mueller, Betsy Mueller and Kelly Mueller; and two great-grandchildren: Alex
Mueller and Madelyn Mueller. She was preceded in death by one so n,
Delbert Mueller; two sisters: Fern LaBelle and Ruth Beard; and two siblings:
June Hale and Joe Hale. Funeral services were held February 12, 2008 at Mahn
Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Carl McKalip. Burial was in
the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were under the direction of
Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Peter L. "Pete" Gray, 54, of Barnhart passed
away Feb 8, 2008 at his residence. He worked as a machinist at INDEECO Co in
Brentwood, MO. He was a member of Teamster Local 688 and collected Anheuser
Busch beer steins. Born Aug 17, 1953, in Mississippi, to the late John D. and
Hattie (Kimble) Gray. He is survived by two daughters: Anita (Tim) Reed and
Kristie (Mike) Serino; and six grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was
precede in death by a brother, Paul Gray. Funeral service was Wed, Feb 13, 2008
at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Burial was in Local Cedar Hill Cemetery,
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Lilli Ann Joedicke, 2 1/2 months old,
DeSoto, passed away February 10, 2008 in DeSoto. She was born November 29,
2007 in Crystal City, Missouri; the second child of Stephen and Stephanie (Settlemoir) Joedicke,
Jr. Lilli Ann is survived by her parents, a sister, Abigail all of DeSoto;
Grandparents: Steve and Linda Joedicke, Sr., Steve and Melba Settlemoir, all of
DeSoto; Debbie and Mike Cain, of Cadet; Great Grandparents: Roseann and
Kenny Harvey, Hillsboro, Josephine Whitter, St. Louis, Venetta Joedicke, DeSoto
and Oscar and Reva O'Harver of DeSoto. Visitation on Wednesday, February 13,
2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a funeral service at 2:00p.m., Mahn
Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. The Rev. Jeremy Muniz officiating the
service. Burial in the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery. Back to Top |
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Thomas M. DeRousse, 68, of Festus passed away
Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at Scenic View Nursing Center, Herculaneum, MO. He was a
pipefitter and a member of plumbers and pipefitters Local 562, U S Navy veteran
and a member of Eagles Aerie 4341. Born July 2, 1939, in Red Bud, IL, to the
late Eldred and Frieda (Chaudet) DeRousse. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Lalla)
DeRousse; two sons: Daniel Williams and David (Kelli Jennings) Williams; two
daughters: Michel DeRousse and Lisa Allen; and four grandchildren: Hunter, Javon,
Lauren and Jackson. Memorial service was Thurs, Feb 14, 2008 at Mahn Twin City
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Raymond W. McDonald, 76, of O'Fallon, MO
passed away Feb 12, 2008 at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield, MO. He had been a
truck driver for Yellow Transit for over 30 years. He was a member of Teamsters
Local 600. Born Aug 19, 1931, in Rushtower, MO, t o the late Woodrow and Lucille
(Hays) McDonald. He is survived by three sons: Michael Ray McDonald, Terry
Joseph McDonald, David Allen McDonald; one daughter, LeAnn Joyce McDonald; two
brothers: Woody McDonald and Robert Dennis (Kim) McDonald; five sisters:
Geraldine (Ronald) Chapman. Sadie (Jim) Linderer, Joyce ( Charles) Walton,
Alberta ( Chester) Kramer and Sandra DeClue; 4 grandchildren; and three great
grandchildren. Memorial service was Sun, Feb 17, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Back to Top |
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Drew Kiefer Weiland age 24 of Hillsboro
Missouri. Passed away on February 13, 2008 in St.Louis Missouri. Born July 19,
1983 in St. Louis Missouri. He worked as a Meat Cutter for Queens in Hillsboro
Missouri and Country Mart in De Soto Missouri. 2002 Graduate of Hillsboro High
School. Survived by his parents- Ray K. and Gail M. Weiland (nee Pope) of
Hillsboro Missouri;brother- Michael (Jessica) Weiland and a nephew Hunter
Weiland all of San Antonio, Texas also a grandmother- Ginny Weiland of Bella
Vista Arkansas. Preceded in death by grandparents Ken Weiland and Edward C. and
Venita M. Pope (nee Gibson). Visitation: Sunday February 17, 2008 from 1:00
until 6:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro
Missouri. Funeral: Monday February 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Robert D. Brown
Funeral Home Chapel 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri. Interment: Peaceful
Meadows Cemetery, Jarvis Rd Hillsboro Missouri. Family asks for no flowers but
would appreciate Memorials to: Attn: Robert Barczewski, Leukemia Research AML
Specific, 660 Euclid Ave. St. Louis Missouri 63110 "In Memory of Drew Weiland"
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VERNA M. 'BUNNY' PONCET,
83, of Hillsboro, passed away on February 14, 2008, in Hillsboro. Mrs.
Poncet was a homemaker and a member of DeSoto Amvets Post 48 Ladies Auxiliary.
She enjoyed reading, puzzles, crocheting and roller skating. Born January
21, 1925, in Granite City, Illinois, she was the daughter of the later Albert H.
and Rachel M. (Lucas) Westphal. She was preceded in death by her husband
Aime Thomas Poncet. She is survived by five sons: Dennis (Fay) Poncet of
DeSoto, Russell (Barbara) Poncet of Hillsboro, Doyle (Mary Ann) Poncet of DeSoto,
Thomas (Debbie) Poncet of DeSoto and Kenneth (Sheila) Poncet of DeSoto;
one daughter< Beverly Ann Bryant of Farmington; 19 grand children and 21
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Geraldine McCord
and Virginia Marmion and one son-in-law, Eric Bryant. Funeral services were held
February 18, 2008 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Rev.
Gene Moses. Burial was in Good Shepherd Cemetery in Hillsboro.
Memorials may be made to Amvets Post 48 Ladies Auxiliary in DeSoto.
Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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ULESS BILL GILBREATH,
69, of Bismarck, formerly of DeSoto, passed away February 15, 2008 in Crystal
City. Mr. Gilbreath was a farm laborer and volunteered with food pantries
in the St. Louis area. Born September 29, 1938 in Shook, Missouri; he was
the son of the late James Thomas and Liza Jane (Osborne) Gilbreath. He is
survived by his wife, Geraldine (Watson) Gilbreath of Bismarck; three s ons:
Andy Gilbreath of Mt. Vernon, Paul Gilbreath of Mt. Vernon and Billy Gilbreath
of Londell; one daughter, Donna Hillis of Poplar Bluff; one brothers, Clarence
Gilbreath of Londell; three sisters: Beulah Nunn of St. Louis, Doris
(Bob) Morey of Williamsville and Sue (Harold) Kelsoe of Williamsville; a
stepson, Johnny Franklin of Poplar Bluff and several grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by two brothers: David Gilbreath and Phillip Gilbreath, one
half-brother Harold Gilbreath and one sister Ruth Gilbreath. Funeral services
were held February 19, 2008 at Freewill Baptist Church, officiated by Brother
Richard White. Burial was in Crestlawn Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were
under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Laura C. Wells, 73, of Festus passed away Feb
14, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. He had worked as clerk
at the Festus Police Dept for over 30 years. She was a member of Harrison-Cook
American War Mothers and a member of Ward Chapel A.M.E.Church. Born March 27,
1934, in St Louis, to the late Orban Wells and Loretta (Bingham) Barnes. She is
survived by two sons; Thomas Wells and Marvin Wells; two daughters: Marilyn
Slaughter and Tonya Bland; one sister, Marie (Donald) Johnson; 8 grandchildren;
12 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a
step-brother, Sherman Barnes; a sister, Delores Parks; and step-father, Josh
Barnes. Funeral service was Tues, Feb 19, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial
was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. Back to Top |
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Todd E. Kearbey, age 50, of Dittmer Missouri,
passed away on Thursday February 14, 2008, in St Louis Missouri. He was born
April 27, 1957, in Granite City IL. Todd was a Maintenance Technician for St
John’s Hospital and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Todd and his wife Sharon were
married September 13, 1980 in House Springs Missouri. He is survived by,
Wife-Sharon Kearbey (nee Mills) of Dittmer Missouri. Son- Jamie Kearbey of
O’Fallon Missouri. Son- Matthew Kearbey of Dittmer Missouri. Daughter- Amber
Kearbey of Dittmer Missouri. Father- Jim Kearbey of High Hill Missouri.
Step-Mother- Joan Kearbey of High Hill Missouri. Brother-Toby Kearbey of Texas.
Proceeded in death, Mother-Billie Kearbey (nee Green) Memorial Visitation will
be held Saturday, February 23, 2008, from 1PM to 2PM. Memorial Service 2PM. at
the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorial donations may be
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PATRICIA L. SCHUSTER,
56, of DeSoto passed away February 17, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in
Crystal City. Mrs. Schuster worked at Don Schunk Chrysler-PLymouth.
She enjoyed dancing, fishing and going to the casino. Born September 16,
1951, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of James H. (Dolores J.) Vaughn of
DeSoto and the late Ima Jean (Scudder) Vaughn. In addition to her father and
stepmother, she is survived by her husband, Roger Schuster Sr. of DeSoto; two
sons: Roger Schuster Jr. of DeSoto and James Schuster of DeSoto; one daughter
Angela (Michael) Baer of Greenville, Illinois; one brother, James (Julie) D.
Vaughn of St. Charles and four grandchildren: Summer, Alissa, Emalee and Hannah.
Funeral services were to be held February 21 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto,
officiated by Brother Mark Panagos. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Mausoleum
in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
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HELEN C. DOUGLAS, 89, of DeSoto, passed away February 17, 2008, in DeSoto. Mrs. Douglas worked at a small arms plant during World War II; later she was employed with PPG Industries. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto and she enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and sewing. Born Feb 13, 1919, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late August and Mary M. (Hoezle) Bange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest V. Douglas. She is survived by four sons: Thomas (Linda) Douglas of Edwardsville, Illinois; Robert (Carol) Douglas of Columbus, Ohio; James (Janet) Douglas of St. Louis and Michael (Julie) Douglas of St. Louis; one daughter, Elizabeth (Norm) Douglas of Chicago; one brother, John (Dorothy) Bange of California; one sister, Sr. Rita Cascia Bange SSND of St. Louis; five grandchildren: Timothy, Matthew, Cassie, Michaela and Kristen and three great-grandchildren: Ashley, Sabrina and Kevin. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Herman Bange, George Bange and Frank Bange; and three sisters: Sr. Rosalie Bange SSND, Mary Bange and Ann Tribout. Funeral services were held February 22, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by Father Ron Hopmeir. Burial was in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Koman Foundation, 200 Hanley, Suite 1070, St. Louis, MO. 63105. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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LEE DORA DELANEY,
85, of DeSoto passed away February 19, 2008, in DeSoto. Mrs. Delaney was a
homemaker and a member of South Side Assembly of God Church in St. Louis County,
where she led a Bible study group. She also was a member of Children's
Home Society and the Red Hat Society. Born April 2, 1922, in Fort Smith,
Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Ethyl (Lloyd) Farrow. She
is survived by her husband of 63 years, John H. Delaney of DeSoto; three
daughters: Julie (Tom) Flanagan of DeSoto and Laura Delaney and Mary (Kim)
Andersson, both of Redding, California; six grandchildren: Richard
(Kirsten) Dreese, Garrett Dreese, Kirstin (Paul) David, Ryan Andersson, Grant
Andersson and Delaney Andersson; and four great-grandchildren: Kyle Dreese,
Alisha Dreese, Christian David and Ethan David. Memorial services were held in
Redding, California. Burial was in the Jefferson Barracks National
Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in
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William F. "Bill" Denbow, age 78 of Pevely Missouri, passed away on, February 18, 2008, in St Louis Missouri. Bill was born on November 2, 1929, in Portageville, Missouri. Bill was the founder of Jeffco Fire Extinguisher Service, and member of Webster Groves Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by, Daughter-Phyllis (Ben) Dillender of Pevely Missouri. Daughter- Sharon Sullivan of Herculaneum Missouri. Daughter- Becky (Frank) Dunn of Festus Missouri. Daughter- Marsha (Jim) Larson of Colorado Springs Colorado.Son- Michael (Jada) Denbow of Nixa Missouri. Son- Adrian (Cindy) Denbow of Pevely Missouri. Also survived by, 13 grandchildren and 4Great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by, Wife-Virginia L. Denbow (nee Hall). Father-Benjamin William Franklin Denbow. Mother-Bertha Denbow (nee Landrum). One grandson And one great grand daughter. Visitation-Wednesday, February 20, 2008, from 4 to 8 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc. Hillsboro Missouri. Visitation-Thursday, February 21, 2008, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at Webster GrovesChurch of Nazarene. 145 East Old Watson Rd. Webster Groves Missouri, 63119. Funeral Service-Thursday February 21, 2008, at 10:30AM at Webster Groves Church of Nazarene. 145 East Old Watson Rd. Webster Groves Missouri, 63119. Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery, Barnhart Missouri. Memorials to the De Greeff Hospice House or the Missionary Memorial at Webster Groves Church of the Nazarene would be appreciated. |
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Thelma R. (Katzman) Jadrich, 87, of DeSoto passed away Feb 17, 2008 at Baischs Nursing Center, DeSoto. She was a homemaker and had worked as a bookkeeper at for a wholesale jewelry company. Born May 22, 1920, in St Louis, to the late Hyman and Anna (Buchman) Katzman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Matthew Jadrich; a daughter, Cheryl A. Jadrich; two brothers: Dan and Maury Katzman; and two sisters: Francis Roseblack and Jean Schultz. She is survived by one brother, Sam (Bluma) Katzman; and one sister, Belle Zimmerman. Funeral service was Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. |
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NEIL J. HELLE,
47, of DeSoto, passed away February 19, 2008, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in
St. Louis County. Mr. Helle was an electrician with M.R. Bathe Electric.
Born March 21, 1960, in St. Louis, he was the son of Frank (Barb) Helle of St.
Louis and the late Mary (Combs) Helle. In addition to his father, he is
survived by his wife, Suzanne (Dell) Helle of DeSoto; two sons: Lucas Helle of
St. Louis and Jacob Holderle of DeSoto; two daughters: Jennifer Marschel
of DeSoto and Jamie Holderle of DeSoto; six brothers: Frank (Elanie) Helle
of Lake Oswego, Oregon; Jim (Debbie) Helle of Fenton; Tom (Shirley) Helle of
Englewood, Colorado; Church (Lori) Helle of Fenton; Jim (Carolyn_ Tancock of
Cantonville, Maryland; and Jon Tancock of St. Louis and seven sisters:
Gail (Rick) Reed of Scottsdale, Arizona; Peggy (Bob) Beyreis of Bourbon,
Missouri; Jacky Schad of Arlington, Texas; Barb (Jerry) Oates of St. Louis;
Julie (Bruce) King of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one
sister, Val Lapin. Memorial services were held February 22, 2008 at First
Baptist Church, of DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Jeremy Muniz. Burial was
private. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home of
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Vicki Jo (Higgerson) Morris, 52, of Festus passed away Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St Louis. She had worked as an AT&T operator for 28 years and a courier for Lab Corp. Born April 29, 1955. in Sikeston, MO, to the late Walter and Wilma (Williams) Higgerson. She is survived by her husband, Glen E. Morris; a son, James Hawks; two daughters: Shelli Deckard and Robyn Morris; and six grandchildren: Timmy, Justin, Bud, Melissa, Preston and Zachary. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Morris; a brother, Gary Higgerson. Funeral service was Tues, Feb 26, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, New Madrid, MO. |
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Phillip Bone,
51, of DeSoto, passed away February 21, 2008 in St. Louis. Mr. Bone was a
carman for the Missouri Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the
National Rifle Association, Carmen's Union and St. Rose o f Lima Catholic
Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Born September 24, 1956, in
Bonne Terre, he was the son of Betty (Portell) Bone of DeSoto and the late
Orville "Duddy" Bone. He is survived by four brothers: Kent Bone of Cadet,
Robert (Shelia) Bone of Festus, Mike Bone of DeSoto and Charlie (De Ronda) Bone
of Festus; three sisters: Beverly Bone of St. Louis County, Barbara (Shawn)
Reece of Festus and Bunnie Courtois of DeSoto; and six nieces and nephews:
Corey, Colby, Jaclyn, Wesley, Cole and Clay. Funeral services were held February
26, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by Father Ron Hopmeir.
Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the
American Heart Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn
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THOMAS W. 'SONNY' MADDOX, JR., 67, of
Fletcher passed away February 23, 2008, in St. Louis. Mr. Maddox was a
union painter and a fisherman. Born September 23, 1940, in Arkansas, he
was the son of Mattie Marie (Alsup) Maddox of Fletcher and the late Thomas
Wesley Maddox, Sr. In additional to his mother, he also is survived by three
daughters: Kathy and Kimberly Maddox both of Illinois and Tonya Maddox of
St. Louis; three brothers: Bill (Kathy) Maddox and Jack Maddox, all of St.
Louis, and Larry (Karen) Maddox of Fletcher; three sisters: Mattie McMinn
of Fletcher, Gracie Chambers of St. Louis and Patricia (Larry) Craden of Cedar
Hill; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother,
James Maddox; and a brother-in-law, Randy McMinn. Funeral services will be held
at 10a.m. February 28, 2008 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Rev.
Bruce Valle officiated services. Burial was in the Oakland Baptist
Cemetery in Fletcher. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral
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Wilma
E. "Billie"(Gallagher) Brunkhorst, 91, of Festus passed away February 26, 2008 at
Fountainbleau Nursing Center, Festus. She had worked as a homemaker and worked
in sales at LaClede Pkg Meat Sales. Born March 19, 1916, in St Louis, to the
late William E. and Mary (Hohenshell) Gallagher. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Carl C. Brunkhorst. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Carleen
Alexander of Northville, MI; 1 grandaughter, Amanda Lynn (Phil) Schneider of
Indiana. Funeral service was Sat, May 1, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial
was in Woodlawn Cemetery, DeSoto, MO.
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Thomas A. Scharfenberger, 74 of De Soto, MO (formerly of Mehlville, MO). Date of Birth: February 23, 1933 St. Louis, MO. Parents: Ambrose and Leona (Leriche) Scharfenberger. Surviving: No.Date of Death: February 5, 2008 Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, MO. Occupation: owner and sales manager for Thomas Industrial Supply. Married to: the late Delores Scharfenberger. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: 2 children: Terry (Mike) Neckermann of Hillsboro, MO. Thomas (Kris) Scharfenberger of Oakville, MO And their mother, Mary Lou Whittemore of St. Louis, MO. 3 step children: Dan (Kathy) Neiger of Imperial, MO. Laurie (Tommy) McKinnon of Fenton, MO. Douglas (Stephanie) Neiger of Overland Park, KS. Brothers & Sisters: Virginia (Vernon) Telthorst of St. Louis, MO. Leona Hessler of Prescott, AZ. [Preceded in death by one sister, Margaret (Bob) Douglas] Grandchildren: Leah Parkin, Tara Schellert, and Emily Neckermann. Step Grandchildren: Nick Rice, Emily Rice, Kelsey Neiger, and Kaitlin Neiger. Great Grandchildren: Clay and Cole Parkin. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Spirit of St. Louis Barbershop Quartet. Member of Church: Zion Methodist Church in St. Louis, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday February 8, 2008 at 10 AM. Place of Service: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Darlene Payne. Place of Burial: Entombment at Sunset Memorial Park, Affton, MO. Visitation: Thursday February 7, 2008 from 5-9 PM @ St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Parkinson’s Disease Assn. Campus Box 8111 600 South Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110-1010. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Thomas A. Johnston, 71of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: June 16, 1936 Belvedere, CA. Parents: Roselyn (nee Wilson) Johnston. Surviving: No. Date of Death: February 4, 2008 Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, Missouri. Occupation: Employee of the Metropolitan Sewer District. Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by one brother, Gerald A. "Tex" Johnston). Graveside Service Date and Time: Friday, February 15, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Father Ron Hopmeir. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Mary Schlett, Age: Infant. Date of Birth: February 11, 2008. Parents: Mother: Glenda Kay Schlett. Date of Death: February 11, 2008. Brothers & Sisters:(preceded in death by four siblings, Victoria, Amy, Justin & Matthew Tessmer) Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Deborah Ann "Debbie" Cochran, 49 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: February 21, 1958 St. Louis, Missouri. Parents: James and Patsy (nee Farmer) Parker. Surviving: No. Date of Death: February 12, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Accountant at D & S Manufacturing. Date and Place of Marriage: April 7, 1979 in Marble Creek, Missouri. Married to: Norman Cochran. Surviving: De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: One Son: James Cochran, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Paula Lester, De Soto, MO. Member of Lodge/Organizations: O.E.S. Chapter #15, AmVets Post #48 Auxiliary. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, February 15, 2008 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Derry Bowling. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to Life Christian Church, P.O. Box 147, De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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William T. "Willie" Wharton, 55 of Richwoods, Missouri. Date of Birth: August 7, 1952 Bainbridge, Maryland. Parents: James Bryan and Edith (nee Goff) Wharton. Surviving: No. Date of Death: February 14, 2008 St. Louis, Missouri. Occupation: Counselor for Comtrea. Date and Place of Marriage: January 4, 1995, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Married to: Carolyn (nee Alberts) Wharton. Surviving: Yes, lives in Richwoods, Missouri. Names and address of children: Two Sons: William Wharton, Richwoods, MO. Justice Wharton, Metropolis, IL. Two Daughters: Kira (Fred Gallagher) Wharton, Daytona Beach, FL. Kindle Wharton, Daytona Beach, FL. Two Step Sons: Mark Mead, Richwoods, MO. Bruce Mead, Richwoods, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Also survived by a brother and a sister. Grandchildren: 4. Member of Lodge/Organizations: AmVets Post #48. Military Info: U.S. Marine Corps. Graveside Service Date and Time: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 @ 11:30 AM. Place of Service: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Visitation: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9 AM – 10:30 AM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Norma Lee Wiley, 80 of De Soto, MO.Date of Birth: November 4, 1927 St. Louis County, Missouri. Parents: Francis M. and Lillie Etta (nee Carver) Wideman. Surviving: No.Date of Death: February 15, 2008The Villas, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: The late Winthie J. Wiley. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Francis (Ranae) Wiley – De Soto, MO. David (Debra) Wiley – Hillsboro, MO. Paul (Sheran) Wiley – Hillsboro, MO. Steve (Tambra) Wiley – Morse Mill, MO. Sisters: Lorraine Frankenburg – Pacific, MO. Patsy Bustran – Hillsboro, MO. Fran Montieth – Villa Ridge, MO. Preceded in death by two sisters, Mae Davison and an infant sister and three brothers: Clyde, James and Roland Wideman. Grandchildren: 8 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren. Great Grandchildren: 7, Preceded in death by a great grandchild. Member of Church: Morse Mill Baptist Church. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @ 10 a.m.Place of Service: Morse Mill Baptist Church. Officiating: Rev. Jim Johnston.Place of Burial: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Cedar Hill, MO. Visitation: Monday, February 18, 2008, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Tia Sidebottom, 26 of Festus, MO. Date of Birth: April 16, 1981Crystal City, MO. Parents: Troy Lovell and Penny (nee Spangler) Penning. Surviving:Yes. Troy Lovell lives in Eagle Rock, VA. Penny (husband Steve) Penning lives in Newton, IA. Date of Death: February 15, 2008 Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Occupation: Medical Tech for nursing home. Date and Place of Marriage: Divorced. Names and address of children: Alyssa Belle Sidebottom – Ste. Genevieve, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Stephanie Hazlett – Festus, MO. Coy Penning – Eagan, MN.Randy Storbeck, Jr. – Ottumwa, IA. Brett Lovell – Eagle Rock, VA. Courtney Lovell – Virginia Beach, VA. Preceded in death by brother, Brad Lovell. Survived by grandmother, Wilma Kraus.Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, February 18, 2008 @ 10 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Bro. Bob Thebeau. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, February 17, 2008 – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Lula Belle "Lou" Politte, 103 of Ironton, MO, formerly of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth:March 26, 1904 Melzo, MO. Parents: Neal and Effie (nee Smith) Cole. Surviving: No.Date of Death: February 13, 2008. Married to: The late Clay Politte. Surviving: No. Names of children: None. Brothers & Sisters: Herb Cole – Lady Lake, FL. Preceded in death by six brothers: Raymond, John, Truman, Numan, Ernest, and Tom Cole and three sisters: Myrtle Larkin, Ida Montgomery and Mary Wallen. Survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Member of Church: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel.Officiating: Rev. Ken Goodwin. Place of Burial:Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, February 19, 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Benjamin D. McCallister, 75 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: Oct. 13, 1932 Wayne County, MO. Parents: Eugene V. & Martha (Crisp) McCallister. Surviving: No. Date of Death: Feb. 17, 2008 De Soto, MO. Occupation: Railroad Carman. Married to: Olene (Cossey) McCallister. Surviving: Yes, St. Louis, MO. Names and address of children:Three Sons: David (Diane) McCallister, McVeytown, PA. Andrew McCallister, Fairton, N.J. Mark McCallister, Festus, MO. Three Daughters: Earline (Lanny) Dwinell, Festus, MO. Barbara (Windel) Hutchinson, Boonsboro, MD. Sheila (Michael) Mugler, Hampton, VA. Brothers & Sisters: Four sisters: Nora (Jiggs) Pease, De Soto, MO. Iva (Frank) Wilson, Warrenton, MO. Shirley (Carlo) Piccinino, Brentwood, MO. Betty (Robert) Rhineberger, Festus, MO. One brother: Ed (Maurene) McCallister, Affton, MO. Three Sister-in-Laws: Gloria, Pam, and Jenice McCallister (Preceded in death by three brothers, Ollie, Roy, and Bob) Grandchildren: 9. Member of Church: First Assembly of God Church, De Soto, MO. Military Info: U.S. Army. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, February 21, 2008 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Rev. Ron Duncan. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Billy Joe "Bill" Simmons, 74 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: August 9, 1933 Festus, Missouri. Parents: Clarence and Pearl (nee Coleman) Simmons. Surviving:No. Date of Death: February 18, 2008Crystal City, Missouri. Occupation: Warehouseman for SLIGO Steel Co. Date and Place of Marriage: February 18, 1963. Married to: Patsy (nee Dyle) Simmons. Surviving: Yes, De Soto. Names and address of children: Linda (Dennis) Hope, Villa Ridge, MO. Mark Simmons, Union, MO. Brian Simmons, Union, MO. Jeff Simmons, Union, MO.Dean (Staci) Simmons, Washington, MO.Patty (Tracy) Lovell, Villa Ridge, MO. Lisa (Terry) Pope, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Robert Simmons, Festus, MO. Barbara Voyles, De Soto, MO. Mary Watson, Avon Lake, OH. Preceded in death by three brothers: Eddie, Leroy and Charles Simmons. Grandchildren: 16. Great Grandchildren: 8 Great-grandchildren. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Teamsters Local 688, VFW Post 1831, AmVets Post 48 and BPOE 689. Member of Church: First Baptist Church – De Soto. Military Info: Served in US Army during Korean War. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Rev. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: With Military Honors at Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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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Jacob Allen Luster, 12 of Lake St. Louis, MO. Date of Birth: September 5, 1995 Kirkwood, Missouri. Parents: Terry L. and Jennifer (nee Lutton) Luster. Surviving: Yes, Lake St. Louis, MO. Date of Death: February 20, 2008 Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Student at Wentzville Middle School. Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Katherine Luster, Lake St. Louis, MO. Paternal Grandmother: Betty (the late Harold) Luster, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by maternal grandparents: Robert and Anna (nee Johnson) Lutton). Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, February 25, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Pastor Gene Smith and Pastor Todd Cathey. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, February 24, 2008 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to go to the Jacob Luster Turtle/Reptile Fund, c/o Sandi Brown, 22 Champagne Dr., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367; St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942; or the St. Louis Zoo for the turtles in memory of Jacob Luster, #1 Government Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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David Christian, 58 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: September 12, 1949 De Soto, MO. Parents: James Washington and Thelma Marie (nee Baker) Christian. Surviving: No. Date of Death: February 25, 2008. Occupation: Welder for Winter Bros. Married to: Jeri Lynne (nee Roach) Christian. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Five Daughters: Jennifer Christian, De Soto, MO. Stephanie Christian, Potosi, MO. Terri Christian, De Soto, MO. Tammy (Andy) Gorse, Potosi, MO. Kimberly (William) Miller, De Soto, MO. One Son: Robert Dismang, Washington, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Three Sisters: Dolores (John) Schneedle, De Soto, MO. Doris (Clifford) Dierks, De Soto, MO. Charlotte (Bud) Gordon, Hillsboro, MO. (preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Rogers and Virginia Nappier; one brother George Christian) Grandchildren:15. Member of Lodge/Organizations: B.P.O.E. #689, Operating Engineers Local #513.Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, February 28, 2008 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Deacon Ed Boyer. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
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Charles "Les" Wilson, 74 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: September 2, 1933 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Charles R. and Corinne (nee Drennen) Wilson. Surviving: No. Date of Death: February 26, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO.Occupation: Truck Driver. Married to: Mildred Laverne (nee Brinley) Wilson. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: One Daughter: Sheila Wilson, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Walter (Joan) Wilson, Bloomsdale, MO. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Teamsters Local #682. Member of Church: Emmanuel Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Military Info: U.S. Army. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, February 29, 2008 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Wilburn Hinch. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, Missouri.Visitation: Thursday, February 28, 2008 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church 13720 State Rd. CC, De Soto MO 63020. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, Mo 63020. |
