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Rebecca D. Sanders (nee Smreker) age 33 of
Hillsboro Missouri passed away on March 2, 2008 at her residence in Hillsboro
Missouri. Born July 8, 1974 in Crystal City Mo. Survived by husband- Jeff
Sanders of Imperial Mo, parents -Chuck and Mary "Chris" Smreker (nee- Robinson)
of DeSoto Mo, son- Tyler Smreker of DeSoto Mo, son- Kaden Sanders of Imperial
Mo, daughter- Carlie Sanders of Imperial Mo, brother- Jim (Elissa) Bradford of
St. Louis Mo, sister- Christy (Jeff) Sweeney of Hillsboro Mo, sister- Charla
(Tyson) Duvall of Hillsboro Mo, grandparents- Charlie and Jean Smreker (nee Key)
of Hillsboro Mo. nieces and nephews- Zachary Sloan, Ryan, Jacob, Emma and Chloe
Wells, Hunter Duvall, Brianna Bradford, Tristen and Kaleb Sweeney. Also survived
by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents- Paul and
Ruby Robinson (nee Cupp) and an uncle- Tony Smreker. Visitation will be held:
Wednesday March 5, 2008 from 3:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral
Home Inc. 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Mo. Funeral: Thursday March 6, 2008 at 11:00
AM in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel, 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Mo.
Interment will follow in the Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Hillsboro
Missouri. Memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Gateway Area
Chapter 1867, Lackland, St.Louis Mo. 63146 in her memory would be appreciated. Back to Top |
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LLOYD S. ''BILL' WILKINSON,
84, of Festus, passed away March 1, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in
Crystal City. Mr. Wilkinson was a maintenance worker with the Fox School
District for 14 years. He had formerly worked at a grocery store in
Fredericktown for 25 years. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in
Festus and enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Born July 5, 1923, in
Fredericktown, he was the son of the late Abraham and Loucada (Childers)
Wilkinson. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Loretta (Mills) Wilkinson of
Festus; five sons: Billy Ray (Charleen) Wilkinson of Ianthe, Mo., Henry
(Wanda) Wilkinson of Arnold, Ted (Jane) Wilkinson of Clarksville, Mo., Charlie
(Janet) Wilkinson of Festus and Tom (Rhonda) Wilkinson of Manhattan, Kansas;
three daughters: Betty Ciolek of Affton, Ruth Grieshaber of St. Joseph and Nancy
(Terry) White of Ottowa, Kansas; a brother, Abraham Wilkinson Jr., of Peoria,
Illinois; two sisters: Rosemary Vaughn of Ste. Genevieve and Stella Parson of
Granite City, Illinois; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. He was pre ceded in death by three brothers:
Kenneth, Woodrow and Glenwood Wilkinson and two sisters: Laura Bernam and
Bernice Marsh. Funeral services were to be held March 5 at Mahn Twin City Chapel
in Festus, officiated by the Rev. Leonard Himes and the Rev. David McCutcheon.
Burial was in the Marcus Memorial Cemetery in Fredericktown. Memorials may
be made to the Gideon Society, P.O. Box 601, DeSoto 63020. Arrangements
were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Back to Top |
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Chris Harper,
48, of Hillsboro passed away March 3, 2008, in Hillsboro. Mr. Harper was a
vinyl extruder for Borden Corp. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling on
TV, working on autos and watching big truck competitions. Born May 29,
1959, in St. Louis; he was the son of Evelyn (Schneider) Haithcoast of Festus
and the late Raymond Harper. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his
wife, Rebecca (GoForth) Harper of Hillsboro; one brother, James Haithcoat of
Festus; one sister, Brenda Kay Harper of Festus; one stepsister Robin Marie
Thorne of Florida; two nephews: Joshua Wendt and Zachary Wendt, and four
sisters-in-laws: Carol, Judy, Donna and Brenda. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents: Eva Frances Colyer, Louis Dale Schneider and Mae and Owen Harper.
Funeral services were held March 7 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by
the Rev. Bruce Valle. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Hospice, 1000 Des Peres Road, Suite 200, St.
Louis, 63131. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home,
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Velmer Holland,
79, of DeSoto passed away March 3, 2008 in DeSoto. Mr. Holland was an
assembler for General Motors. He was a veteran of the U.S. military and a
member of the Masons. Born September 27, 1928 in Arkansas; he was the son
of the late Narner and Darzie (Watson) Holland. He is survived by one daughter,
Donna (Terry) Grant of Mt. Zion, Illinois; two sons: Dickie L. (Cathy)
Holland of Hillsboro and Kenneth (Jonell) Holland of San Antonio, Texas; two
sisters: Debbie Holland of California and Verline Spears of California;
three brothers: Jim (Joan) Holland of St. Peters, Larry (Joyce) Holland of
Hillsboro and Vance (Janice) of Farmington; seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Virginia,
Vonda and Vela. Funeral arrangements were held March 8 at Mahn Funeral Home in
DeSoto, officiated by Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was in the Hillsboro City
Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in
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Omer "John" Lloyd Lingo, 74, of Festus passed
away Thurs, March 6, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City. He was
retired owner of Lingo Welding. Born Nov 15, 1933, in Nason, IL, to the late
Elmo and Lucille (Patoma) Lingo. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Schilly)
Lingo; three sons: John (Kathy) Lingo, Ernest ( Rhonda) Lingo, Roger (Heather)
Lingo; two daughters: Diane (Donald "Skip") Pope and Donna (Billy Wood) Lingo;
one sister, Shirley Timmons; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and
Theodore Lingo. Funeral service was Mon, March 10, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel
in Festus. Burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. Back to Top |
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Lealie Pickett, 91of Imperial, MO. Date of
Birth: July 8, 1916 Hematite, MO. Parents: Walter George and Dora (nee Ogle)
Baker. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 5, 2008 Residence in Imperial, MO.
Occupation: Homemaker. Date and Place of Marriage: December 23, 1937 in Festus,
MO. Married to: the late Leslie Thomas Pickett. Surviving: No. Names and address
of children: Three Daughters: Geraldine Doris Greer, Imperial, MO. Connie L.
(Gilbert) Pritchett, East Prairie, MO. Kathy L. Scanlon, House Springs, MO
(preceded in death by one son, Orville Blaine Pickett, one daughter, Shirley
Deloris Pickett) Brothers & Sisters: Two Sisters: June Baker, St. Louis, MO.
Jeanette Baker, St. Louis, MO. (preceded in death by two sisters: Marie Vogt and
Lena Sinak; and three brothers: Marvin "Bucky" Baker, Paul Baker and Met
Baker)Grandchildren: 10 (preceded in death by 3 grandchildren). Great
Grandchildren: 10. Great-Great Grandchildren: 3. Member of Church: Rockport
Baptist Church. Funeral Service Date and Time: Sunday, March 9, 2008 @ 2:00 PM.
Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Scott
Lee. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Saturday,
March 8, 2008, 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home, 220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO 63020. Back to Top |
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Patricia N. "Pat" Regan, 77 of St.
Louis, Missouri. Date of Birth: January 14, 1931De Soto, Missouri. Parents: John
and Maude (nee Harrison) Stewart. Surviving: No.Date of Death: March 4, 2008 St.
Alexius Hospital, St. Louis, MO.Occupation: Cutter at De Soto Shoe Factory.
Married to: the late Ralph Regan. Surviving: No.Names and address of children:
Two Sons: Mark (Carolyn) Richardson, St. Louis, MO. Chris (Patty) Richardson,
Kansas City, MO.Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Lynne McLeod, Willow Grove,
PA.(preceded in death by one brother, Jack Stewart) Grandchildren: Josh (Ashley)
Richardson, Sarah Richardson, Mark (Kim) Richardson. Great Grandchildren: Marlee
Snyder-Richardson, Maxwell & Kylie Richardson. Member of Church: St. Andrew’s
United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO.Memorial Service Date and Time: Saturday,
March 8, 2008 @ 3:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiating: Rev. Darlene Payne. Place of Encryptment: Woodlawn Mausoleum, De
Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, March 8, 2008 1-3 PM. Funeral Arrangements under
the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. MAIN, DE SOTO, MO
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Nancy Bowden
Nancy K. (Schroeder) Bowden, 63, of Herculaneum
(formerly of DeSoto) passed away Thurs, March 6, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial
Hospital in Crystal City. She was a homemaker. Born May 3, 1944, to the late
Harold and Irene (Redd) Schroeder. She was prec eded in death by her
husband, Clarence "Ed" Bowden. Funeral service was Wed, March 12, 2008 at
Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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Joyce Bequette,
78, of DeSoto passed away March 10, 2008, in De Soto. Mrs. Bequette was an
assembly worker for Prince Gardner. Born March 8, 1930 in Rivermines,
Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Molly (Whitaker) Cash.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin D. Bequette of DeSoto; one son, Michael
(Karen) Bequette of St. Louis; one daughter, LaDonna Bequette of DeSoto; four
sisters: Della Wallace of St. Louis, Stella Boswell of St. Louis, Peggy (James)
Karsch of Oakville and Marilyn Cochran of Park Hills; eight grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 13 at Mahn Funeral
Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was in the
Peaceful Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn
Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Back to Top |
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Adeline E. "Addie" Scott, 99, of
DeSoto passed away March 10, 2008 in DeSoto. Mrs. Scott was a custodian
with American Charter Bank. She was a member of Redeemer Luther Church,
where she was involved in the church's quilting group. Born Oct 21, 1908,
in Caledonia, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Willian H. and Ethel
(Martin) Yeargain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester
Scott. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews; and one
great-niece, Edith Anderson of Herculaneum. Funeral services were held March 15
at Redeemer Luther Church in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Mike Rose.
Burial was in the DeSoto City Cemetery. Arrangements were under the
direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Back to Top |
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Fay Mauzy (nee Entrekin), passed away on
Wednesday March 12, 2008 at her residence in Hillsboro Missouri. She was 83
years of age. Born May 21, 1924 in Villa Rica GA. She was a retired hairdresser
and a member of Morse Mill Baptist Church. Survived by; daughter- Brenda (Ken)
Crews of Hillsboro MO, daughter- Sue ( J.R.) Hubbs of Salem MO, son- Dennis
(Cheryl) Mauzy of Hattisburg MS, grandson Marty ( Stacy) Crews of St Louis
Missouri. And great-grandchildren Mitchell and Samantha Crews. Also Survived by
7 grandchildren. And 11 other great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by;
husband- Lloyd Mauzy, sisters- Ruth Golden, Edna Gattis and Ruby Reynolds.
Visitation will be held ; Friday March 14, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the
Robert D. Brown Funeral Home 103 Fourth St. Hillsboro Missouri 63050. Funeral ;
Saturday March 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will
be in the Mt. Herman Cemetery, Salem Missouri. Memorials to; Gideon Bibles would
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DORIS LEA ALDEN-DECLUE,
67, formerly of DeSoto passed away on March 11, 2008, in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Alden-DeClue was a teacher at Vineland Elementary School and a member of
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. Born October 26, 1940 in Fort
Smith, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Henry Homer and Wilma (Blackard)
Ward. She was preceded in death by her first husband Wallace Joseph Alden.
She is survived by her husband Joseph N. DeClue of Claremore, Oklahoma; one son,
J ohn Stephen (Laura) Alden of DeSoto; three daughters: Lea Ellen (Todd)
Whitehead of Lamar, Missouri, Courtney (Christopher Cook) Alden of DeSoto and
Kay-Lynn Alden of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two brothers Homer B. Ward of Ft. Worth,
Texas and Richard (Evelyn) W. Ward of Claremore, Oklahoma; two stepsons: James
Allen DeClue of DeSoto and Troy Joseph DeClue of O'Fallon, Missouri; one
stepdaughter, Ann Marie Devine of DeSoto; 21 grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 18 at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Ron Hopmeir. Memorials may be made
to Vineland Elementary School Library. Arrangements were under the
direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Rose Mary Burgan, 63, of Festus passed away
Sat, March 15, 2008 at her Festus residence. She was a child care provider. She
was a member of First Baptist Church of Herculaneum-Pevely. She enjoyed
crocheting, quilting, watching movies and drawing.. Born Oct 16, 1944, in St
Louis, MO, to the late Elvin and Della Mae (Day) Burgan. She is survived by her
sister, Janet Burgan; aunts: Shirley Burgan, Esther Oliver, Dorothy Mae Burgan
and Gladys Burgan; and many cousins. Service was Tues, March 18, 2008 at Mahn
Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Crystal City.
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Lauran Alicen Herrington, infant daughter of
Joshua and Karla (White) Herrington, passed away Thurs, March 13, 2008 at St
Johns Mercy Hospital in St Louis. She is survived by grandparents; Dennis &
Peggy Herringt on of Richwoods, Jeff & Karen Mendenhall of Potosi and Kenneth
White of Farmington. Service was Fri, March 21, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel.
Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto. Back to Top |
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DAVID PAUL COURTAWAY,
71, of Licking, Missouri, formerly of DeSoto, passed away March 17, 2008 in
Houston, Missouri. Mr. Courtaway was a truck driver for Majestic Metals
Company. He was a member of the DeSoto VFW Post 1831 and enjoyed hunting.
Born October 24, 1936 in Tiff, Missouri; he was the son of the late Joseph
Courtaway and Anna Valle (Ray) Perry. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Joyce (Brock) Courtaway and one son, Jason Courtaway. He is survived by
four daughters: Tanya (Dannie) Pogue of Licking, Tina Usiak of O'Fallon,
Debbie Houghton of Chaffee and Anna (Steve) Wills of Jackson, Missouri; one
brother Bill Perry of Piedmont; two sisters: Blanche Anderson of Arnold
and JoAnn (Tony) DeClue of Arizona; 10 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Mar 20 at Mahn Funeral Home,
DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Rev. James Owens. Burial was private.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Back to Top |
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Lucille Imfeld, 87, of Crystal City, formerly of St. Louis County, passed away March 20, 2008, in Crystal City. Mrs. Imfeld was a caregiver in the medical field. She enjoyed dancing. Born January 14, 1921 in St. Louis; she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Nora Halley. She was preceded in death by her husband Brunell Imfeld. She is survived by two sons: Donald Imfeld of Ste. Genevieve and Gary (Yvonne) Imfeld of Lonedell; one daughter Rose laemmel of DeSoto, two sisters: Lorran Wilhelm of St. Clair and Eleen (Walter) Smith of Leadwood; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Halley. Funeral services were held March 26 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Bruce Valle. Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Fund. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Leon E. "Dude" Latham, 29, of Festus
passed away March 23, 2008 in Festus. He was a laborer with G-Sell Concrete.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Born Jan 24, 1979, in St Louis, to Dorothy
(Coleman) Richardson and the late Constance Leon Latham.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah (Bequette)
Latham of Festus; son, Jordan Latham; daughter: Kiley Latham; aunt and
uncle: Barb and Jerry Coleman of Hematite; three brothers: Jerry
Coleman, Jr of Festus, Robert Coleman of Fe stus and Curtis Craig, Jr of
Fenton; four sisters: Tracey Latham of St Louis, Jamie Coleman of
Hematite, Kelly Tucker of Affton and Lisa Kopf of O'Fallon, MO.Funeral
service was Wed, March 26, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chape l. After
service he was cremated and was buried in Hematite Methodist Cemetery.
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Leland L. Bronaugh, 75, of Hillsboro passed away March 24, 2008 at his Hillsboro residence. He was a retired supervisor for Merck Co. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, working in the yard and spending time with his family. Born Sep 3, 1932, in Childress, AR, to the late John and Ethel ( Collins) Bornaugh. He is survived by his wife Margaret ( Hill) Bronaugh, two sons: Terry Bronaugh of DeSoto and Kevin Bronaugh of Hillsboro; three daughters: Beverly "Sue" (Michael) Moo re of Westfield, IN, Debra Bronaugh of Festus and Sally (Randy) Buckner of Fair Grove, MO; a sister, Elva Stewart of Monette, AR; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah (Merrimen) Bronaugh; three brothers: G.T., John and Bill Bronaugh; and three sisters: Leona Ware, Mary Mangrum and Creola Bronaugh. Visitation was Fri, March 28, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus and service was Sat, March 29, 2008 at Sandy Baptist Church, Hillsboro. Interment was in Sandy Baptist Cemetery, Hillsboro. |
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Evelyn Krysl,
89, of Hillsboro passed away March 24, 2008 in Festus. Mrs. Krysl was a
custodian and member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in DeSoto. Born October 25,
1918 in Greenville, Ohio; she was the daughter of the late Peter Thomas and
Jennie May (Williams) Mayer. She is survived by two sons: Dale Krysl of
Hillsboro and Danny (Donna) Krysl of Pevely; and four grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by two brothers: Bill Mayer and Jack Mayer. Funeral services
were held March 29, 2008 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Mike
Rose. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto; Memorials may be
made to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Arrangements were under the direction of
Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel.
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Jacob Darby Arrangements under Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 103 Fourth St., Hillsboro Mo. |
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Matthew Darby Arrangements under Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 103 Fourth St., Hillsboro Mo.
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Robert Francis Harris, 62, of Bismarck, MO (formerly of Crystal City) passed away March 28, 2008 at Parkland Hospital, Farmington, MO. He was a US Army veteran who served in Viet Nam. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Gold Star medal. Born Nov 4, 1945, in St Louis, to the late Clayton and Irene (Rickman) Harris. He is survived by two brothers: Norman Wayne ( Eileen) Harris of Holden, MO, James Paul ( Daryl) Harris of Crystal City; two sisters: N. "Marie" Harris of Houston, TX and C.B. "Clare" Harris of Camdenton, MO. Funeral service was Fri, April 4, 2006 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. |
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Dorothy "Dot" Mae (Stackley) Holdinghausen, 80, of Crystal City passed away March 31, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. She was a homemaker, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, life member of American Legion Auxiliary and belonged to Boy Scouts Mothers Club. Born Nov 6, 1927, in Crystal City, to the late Raymond and Josephine ( Winkler) Stackley. She is survived by her husband, William Holdinghausen; three sons: David (Betty) Holdinghausen, Terry ( Lori) Holdinghausen and John ( Cindy) Holdinghausen; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Delores Aubuchon. Instate: Fri, April 4, 2008 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO. Mass: Sat, April 5, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Crystal City, MO. Interment: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. |
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August W. "Gus" Ducheck, 34 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: Jan. 21, 1974 St. Louis, MO .Parents: the late Alan Ducheck and Linda (Bowman) Fairfield of Yelm, Washington. Surviving: Mother yes - Father no. Date of Death: March 5, 2008 De Soto, MO. Occupation: Truck Driver for DLH Trucking. Date and Place of Marriage: Feb. 22, 2003 De Soto, MO. Married to: Crystal (Sampson) Ducheck. Surviving: De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Two sons: Austin and Andon Ducheck of De Soto. One daughter: Sadye Ducheck of Hillsboro. Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Chrstine (Bob) Czaja of Spanowing, Washington. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Teamsters Local # 682. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday March 11, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Chaplin Mindy Krepe. Inurnment: Woodlawn Mausoleum, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday March 11, 2008 10 – 11 AM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Wilma G. McCutcheon, 78 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: December 20, 1929 St. Louis, Missouri. Parents: Arthur P. and Myrtle A. (nee Ellis) McClanahan. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 6, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Beautician. Married to: the late William Ivan McCutcheon. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Two Sons: Kennth (Nancy) McCutcheon, De Soto, MO. David (Sheila) McCutcheon, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Four Sisters: Norma (Fred) Sellers, Barnhart, MO. Ruth Ann (the late Ken) Ferrell, De Soto, MO. Paula (Denny) Huff, Leadwood, MO. Doris (Sherwood) Conway, Leadwood, MO. (preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and Joseph McClanahan) Grandchildren: Sherida Grimes, Brian (Dana) McCutcheon, Amanda (Shane) Pruitt, Zachary McCutcheon. Great Grandchildren: Kaleigh & Nicholas Grimes, Colin McCutcheon, Benjamin Pruitt. Member of Lodge/Organizations: De Soto Chapter #15 O.E.S.; Red Hat Society, De Soto, MO. Member of Church: First United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, March 10, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Jan Reimers & Rev. Mark Ferrell. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, March 9, 2008 2-8 PM O.E.S. Service 7 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Tony A. Hanna, 60 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: September 2, 1947 Portageville, MO. Parents: Ruel "R.T." and Velty Mae (nee Vandiver) Hanna. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 6, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO.Occupation: Truck Driver. Date and Place of Marriage: April 22, 1977 in De Soto, MO. Married to: Barbara (nee Smith) Hanna. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Roy Hanna, Brunswick, GA. One Sister: Martha Muller, Portageville, MO(preceded in death by one brother, Eddie Hanna) Grandchildren: Julia Kent, Ste. Genevieve, MO. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Kruiser’s Car Club. Member of Church: Church of the Nazarene, De Soto, Mo. Memorial Service Date and Time: Sunday, March 9, 2008 @ 10:45 AM. Place of Service: Church of the Nazarene, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Wilburn Hinch. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Kidney Foundation. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Harlan G. Spicer, 57 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: August 22, 1950 Stanford, Texas. Parents: Carl and Cleavie (nee Constevens) Spicer. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 7, 2008. Residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Lineman for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Date and Place of Marriage: April 11, 2001 in Las Vegas, NV. Married to: Constance "Connie" (nee Pirkey) Spicer. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Two Sons: Matthew Spicer, Fenton, MO. Cris (Angela) Spicer, Certorton, AR. One Daughter: Christina (Robert) Spradling, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Ronald (the late Shelly) Spicer, Burns Mill, MO. Grandchildren: 7, Christian Spicer, Corey Dunnman, Joey & Zachary Nelson, Kayla & Haley Spicer, Macy Spicer. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Communications Workers of American. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, March 10, 2008 @ 2 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Bob Carpenter. Place of Burial: Charter Baptist Church Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, March 10, 2008 12 PM – 2 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Mary Rose Boyer Silvey, 103 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: September 11, 1904 Bliss, Missouri. Parents: Louis N. and Mary Agnes (nee DeGonia) Coleman. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 8, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late Henry Boyer and the late Kenneth Silvey. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Six Daughters: Rita (Ed) Seyfarth, De Soto, MO. Margaret (Art) Yarbrough, De Soto, MO. Virginia Schutte, De Soto, MO. Lucille Guenther, De Soto, MO. Cynthia O’Neal, Bonne Terre, MO. Cecelia Coleman, Casper, WY. Three Sons: Joseph (Janet) Boyer, Potosi, MO. John (Grace) Boyer, De Soto, MO. Everette (Diane) Boyer, De Soto, MO.(preceded in death by three daughters, Louise Mendenhall, Elizabeth Bourbon, & Theresa Sampson)(preceded in death by sons-in-law: Joe Schutte, Everett Merseal, Lilburn Guenther, Willie Higginbotham, Jim O’Neal, Joe Coleman, Robert Bourbon and John Sampson) Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters) Grandchildren: 65. Great Grandchildren: Numerous. Great-Great Grandchildren: Numerous. Great- Great -Great Grandchildren: Several. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 @ 10 AM Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Father Ron Hopmeir. Place of Burial: St. Joachim Cemetery, Old Mines, MO . Visitation: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Ruby Thomas, 92 of Festus, Missouri. Date of Birth: August 25, 2008 Mt. Holly, Ohio.Parents: Charles Horton and Margaret (nee Pariset) Horton Burks. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 9, 2008 Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, Missouri. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late James Harvey Thomas. Surviving: No.Names and address of children: One Daughter: Judy (Ted "Buck") Bradford, Festus, MO. Two Sons: Kenneth (Janet) Thomas, Hillsboro, MO. John (Debbie) Thomas, Festus, MO. Daughter-in-law: Martha Thomas, Hillsboro, MO. (preceded in death by one son, Jim Thomas) Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Kenneth Horton, Chesterfield, MO. Leola Thomas, Brentwood, MO (preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and George Horton) Grandchildren: 11 (preceded in death by one grandson, David Bradford) Great Grandchildren: 16 (preceded in death by one great grandson, Brian Lindwedel) Great-Great Grandchildren: 17. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, March 14, 2008 @ 12:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Place of Burial: St. Paul’s Churchyard, Affton, MO. Visitation: Friday, March 14, 2008 10 AM – 12 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Viola "Pat" Dodson, 79 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: March 14, 1928 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: J.E. "Jack" and Dorothy (nee Richardson) Loomis. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 13, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Nurses Aide at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Married to: the late Dale George Dodson. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Two Sons: Tracy (Sandy) Dodson, Hillsboro, MO. Brad Dodson, De Soto, MO. One Daughter: Lynda (Bruce) Ferguson, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Dan (Lois) Loomis, Kamiah, Idaho (preceded in death by one half sister, Muriel Harris and one half brother, Jack Loomis). Grandchildren: 5, Patrick (Diane) Dodson, Jeremy Dodson, Audra Ferguson, Tisha (James) Whitney, Robbie Ferguson. Great Grandchildren: Jordyn Whitney. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Royal Neighbors. Member of Church: 1st United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, March 15, 2008 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Jane Reimers. Place of Burial: Oakland Baptist Cemetery, Mammoth, MO. Visitation: Friday, March 14, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Elmer E. "Mac" Meckfessel, 91 of Athens, AL (formerly of Webster Groves, MO). Date of Birth: November 20, 1916 St. Louis, MO. Parents: Frederick and Louise (nee Boenig) Meckfessel. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 9, 2008 Athens Convalescent Center, Athens, AL. Occupation: Salesman of Dental/Medical Supplies. Married to: Virginia R. Meckfessel. Surviving: Yes, Athens, AL. Names and address of children: Daughter: Mary Ann (Bob) Droege, Athens, AL. Grandchildren: Madeline Hardacre, Melony Tenore, Abigail Baker, and Ted Eversoll. Great Grandchildren: Ethan, Miles and Anna Hardacre, Griffin and Pilar Tenore and Audrey Baker. Military Info: U.S. Army , WWII. Graveside Service Date and Time: Monday, March 17, 2008 at 11 AM. Place of Service: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: March 11, 2008 at Rogersville Funeral Home, Rogersville, AL. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Norvel W. Harris, 73 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: October 17, 1934 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Ephriam and Inez (nee Thurman) Harris. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 14, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Electrician at Chrysler Corp. also formerly owned Harris Furniture in De Soto. Date and Place of Marriage: Dec. 19, 1992. Festus, MO. Married to: Marcella (nee Easter) Harris. Surviving: Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Linda (Tony) Gosling, Festus, MO; Jon (Stacey) Harris, Marietta, GA, Sandy (Pete) Trapani, Wildwood, MO, Lindsay Harris, Laiden, Netherlands, Andrea (David) Johnson, Dripping Springs, TX, Danny Rutledge, Festus, MO, Stephanie (Mike) Fischer, House Springs, MO, Sherri (Chris) Boyer, Chesterfield, MO, Patrick (Diana) Ryan, Jacksonville, FL, John (Beth) Ryan, Springfield, MO, Rebecca (Jeff) Seaman, Brownstown, MI. Brothers & Sisters: Two Sisters: Wilma (the late Clifford) Hill, De Soto, MO. Dorothy (the late Herbert) Akins, De Soto, MO. Grandchildren: 21. Great Grandchildren: 3. Member of Church: Primrose Baptist Church, Bonne Terre, MO. Military Info: U.S. Army. Funeral Service Date and Time: Sunday, March 16, 2008 @ 4:00 PM. Place of Service: Primrose Baptist Church, Bonne Terre, MO. Officiating:Randy Murphy. Place of Burial: Primrose Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonne Terre, MO. Visitation: Sunday, March 16, 2008 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Lena P. Rousan, 86 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: September 17, 1921 Richwoods, Missouri. Parents: John C. and Blanche (nee Cordia) Bourbon. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 17, 2008. Residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Owner of Merseal Grocery Store. Date and Place of Marriage: June 1, 1996 to Bern Rousan. Married to: (the late Joseph W. Merseal) Bern Rousan. Surviving: Bern lives in De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: One Son: Dick (Jean) Merseal, Richwoods, MO. One Daughter: Barbara (George) Epple, Hermann, MO (Preceded in death by one Step-son, Bernard "Buck" Rousan) Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Rosemary (Raymond) Stroup, Eureka, MO. (preceded in death by two brothers, John and Louis Bourbon; two sisters, Louise Metcalf and Marie Hulsey).Grandchildren: 5 and 5 step-grandchildren (preceded in death by one grandson, Jeff Cardwell) Great Grandchildren: 12 and 3 step-great grandchildren. Great-Great Granchildren: 3. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Richwoods Lions Auxiliary. Member of Church: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Richwoods, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Richwoods, MO. Officiating: Fr. Robert Liss. Place of Burial: St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Richwoods, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Eunia Faye Scheffler, 76 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: May 16, 1931Center Ridge, AR. Parents: Olin Ralph and Myrtle Marie (nee Anderson) Harris. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 17, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Date and Place of Marriage: November 18, 1950. Married to: Paul Scheffler. Surviving:Yes, De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: One Daughter: Debra (Brent) Laidlaw, De Soto, MO. Two Sons: Kenneth Scheffler, De Soto, MO. Michael (Sandy) Scheffler, De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Three Brothers: Quintin Harris, Lake St. Louis, MO. Dean Harris, De Soto, MO. William Harris, Sikeston, MO (preceded in death by two sisters, Eulene Crow and Margaret Henson),(preceded in death by one niece, Melba Jean Burnett). Grandchildren: Tabitha (Jeff) Horton, Herculaneum, MO. Jessica Laidlaw, Arnold, MO. Jennifer Laidlaw, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, March 21, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: James English. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Thursday, March 20, 2008 4-8 PM . Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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John O. Bradley, 65 of Valles Mines, MO.Date of Birth: October 6, 1942 De Soto, Missouri. Parents: Grover Bradley and Frieda (nee Turner) Bradley Arnold. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 18, 2008. Residence in Valles Mines, MO.Occupation: Mechanic. Married to: Karen (nee Pinkston) Bradley. Surviving: Yes, Valles Mines, MO. Names and address of children: Three Sons: Rodney (Linda) DeClue, Park Hills, MO. Fred (Rebecca) Bradley, Ste. Genevieve, MO. Jason (Ramona) Bradley, Aurora, MO. Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: George (Betty) Bradley, De Soto, MO.(preceded in death by one brother, Sherman Bradley and one sister, Della Bradley Long) Survived by a special friend, Dale Loveless. Survived by Nieces and Nephews. Grandchildren: 7, Vanessa, Rodney Jr. and Tiffany DeClue, Riley, Gabriel, Trinity and McKenna Bradley. Member of Church: Agape Faith Church, Valles Mines, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, March 22, 2008 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Glen & Shirley Gowan. Place of Burial: Three Rivers Cemetery, St. Francois Co., MO. Visitation: Friday, March 21, 2008 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Virginia Louise Miller, 80 of De Soto, Missouri. Date of Birth: March 16, 1928 Irondale, Missouri. Parents: Otis and Anna (nee Boyer) Gillam. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 21, 2008.Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: Mathue Miller. Surviving: Yes living in De Soto, Missouri. Names and address of children: Dennis (Paula) Miller – De Soto, MO. Kevin (Melinda) Miller – Charleston, MO. Cindy Miller – De Soto, MO. Beth (Barry) Yancey – De Soto, MO. Brothers & Sisters: Eugene "Pooge" (Zella) Gillam – Farmington, MO. Preceded in death by one sister, Gertrude "Sis" Boyer; and four brothers: Wendall "Bud" Gillam, Merdith "Bill" Gillam, James "Jim" Gillam, and Alfred "Al" Gillam. Grandchildren: Annie (Patrick) McManus, Jesse (Kerri) Miller, Jennifer Miller, Tiffany Johner, Kyle Yancey, and Alyssa Yancey. Great Grandchildren: Brendan, Samuel, and Jackson McManus. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating:Rev. Rick White. Place of Entombment: Woodlawn Mausoleum, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, March 24, 2008, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer’s Association, 9374 Olive Blvd. Ste. 101, St. Louis, MO 63132. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Joseph W. Copeland, 91of Festus, MO. Date of Birth: December 22, 1916 DeSoto, MO. Parents: Joseph N. and Pearl Jane (nee Drennen) Copeland. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 21, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Blacksmith for American Refrigerator Car. Married to: Marcella Mae (nee Howdeshell) Copeland. Surviving: Yes, lives in Festus, MO. Names and address of children: Two daughters: Josephine (John) Patterson, De Soto, MO. Pearl (Gene) Frost, De Soto, MO. Step-daughter- Sandy (Rick) Lomax, Greenville, MO. Preceded in death by two sons: Jerome Copeland and James Copeland; a daughter, Barb Harris, and Three step-sons: Dan Huff, Fred Huff and James Brakefield. Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by brothers: Frank, Henry, Wilfred, Milfred and Vernon Copeland. And sisters: Vula Whitsel and Eveline Copeland. Grandchildren: 14 grandchildren and 7 step-grandchildren. Great Grandchildren: 25 great-grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Joachim Lodge #164 AF & AM, Hillsboro, MO; American Legion Post #299. Member of Church: First Baptist Church, Hillsboro, MO. Military Info: Served in US Army during WWII. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 @ 11:00 A.M. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Rev. Robert Winter and Rev. Darrell Gwaltney. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation:Monday, March 24, 4:00-8:00 P.M.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or the Arthritis Foundation. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Lillian B. Hoyt, 83 of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: April 20, 1924 Waterbury, CT. Parents: Joseph D. and Mary (nee Diorio) Briglia. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 23, 2008 Residence in De Soto, MO. Occupation: Homemaker and retired bookkeeper. Married to: Harold C. Hoyt, Jr. Surviving: De Soto, MO. Names and address of children: Kim (Kurt) Mahoney – De Soto, MO. Ruth Hoyt – Linn, TX. Brothers & Sisters: Bernadine Mordino, Southbury, CT. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and one brother. Grandchildren: Sean Mahoney and Charlotte Skaggs. Great Grandchildren: Dylan Skaggs. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Missouri Basket Weavers Guild. Member of Church: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO.Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday March 29, 2008 @ 2:00 PM.Place of Service: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Darlene Payne. Place of Burial: Her body was gifted to Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 4207 Lindell St. Louis, MO or American Heart Association Memorial & Tribute Processing Center PO Box 1653 Topeka, KS 66601-1653. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Sherry M. Finn, 71 of Overland Park, KS (formerly of Hillsboro, MO) Date of Birth: August 2, 1936 St. Louis, MO. Parents: Oval William and Mabel Sophia (nee Engelage) Karrenbrock. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 25, 2008 St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.Occupation: Office Manager for Almond, Williams, Brady Law Firm. Married to: the late Thomas Hebert Finn. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Two Sons: John Scott (Mary Clare Baquet) Campbell, Bethesda, MD. Glenn Stewart Campbell, St. Louis, MO. One Daughter: Lori Anne (Jim) Mazurek, Overland Park, KS. Step-Son: Michael Thomas (Jane Hata) Finn, Raleigh Durham, NC. (preceded in death by step-daughter, Kathleen Jean Finn) Grandchildren: James Cole Mazurek, Paige Elizabeth Mazurek, Jack Riley Campbell. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, March 29, 2008 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Terry Crank. Place of Burial: Good Shepherd Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Friday, March 28, 2008 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the School Sisters of Notre Dame Motherhouse, 320 E. Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125 or the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Donald Truelove, Sr., 71of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: August 2, 1936 Lebanon, MO. Parents: Ira and Ethel (nee Lawson) Truelove. Surviving: No. Date of Death: March 29, 2008 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Occupation: Maintenance Worker for Chrysler Corporation. Date and Place of Marriage: October 23, 1965. Married to: Marguerite E. (nee Law) Truelove. Surviving: Yes. Names and address of children: James Truelove, De Soto, MO. Tim (Kris) Truelove, Bowling Green, MO. Donna (Don) Chronister, De Soto, MO. Lori Jo (Charlie) Fenton, De Soto, MO. Donald (Kery) Truelove II, Paola, KS. Preceded in death by a son, David Truelove and a daughter, Dawn Renee Truelove. Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by nine siblings: Florence Rogers, Josephine Stroud, Paul Truelove, Earl Truelove, J. C. Wheeler, Carl Wheeler, Inez Proctor, and two infant siblings. Grandchildren: 15.Great Grandchildren: 2. Member of Lodge/Organizations: UAW Local #136. Member of Church: Church of the Nazarene, De Soto, MO. Military Info: Served in the US Army during Korean War. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, April 3, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich – Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Wilburn Hinch. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, April 2, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
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Gladys M. Bechler, 81of De Soto, MO. Date of Birth: April 27, 1926 Lexington, KY. Parents: Stewart & Sally (England) Wilson. Surviving: NO. Date of Death: March 30, 2008. Residence, De Soto, MO. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late Delmar "Bud" Bechler. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Donna (Danny) Whitby – De Soto, MO. Ed (Marsha) Bechler – De Soto, MO. Carolyn (Bill) Boyer Cremer - Pacific, MO.Brothers & Sisters: Two Sister-in-Laws:Wanda Wilson – De Soto, MO. Marge Wilson – St. Louis, MO. (Preceded in death by sister, Pricie Baremore; and four brothers, Desmond, Osbern "Billy", Lans, and Jack "Cleophus" Wilson) Grandchildren: 4 – Tim Bechler, Pam Bechler, Sally Newton, and Chistopher Whitby. Great Grandchildren: 2 – Madisen Bechler and Lili Schneider. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Dillon Chapter 16 O.E.S. Member of Church: First Assembly of God, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: April 5, 2008 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: First Assembly of God Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Ron Duncan. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, April 4, 2008 from 4-8 PM. Easter Star Service Friday @ 7:30 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funereal Home, 220 N. Main, DeSoto, MO. |
