December Obituaries

Mary Ann Chapman, 55, of DeSoto passed away on December 1, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City.  Mrs. Chapman was a secretary-sergeant of communications for the DeSoto Police Department.  She was a member of DeSoto Church of Christ, a volunteer with DeSoto Stocking Stuffers for over 31 years and a wedding cake decorator.  Born January 25, 1954 in Farmington, she was the daughter of the late Ronald P and Eugenia Rose (Dehart) Wilfong. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Russell L. Chapman, Sr. of DeSoto; three children: Russell L. Chapman Jr. of Park Hills, Nathan M. (Lisa) Chapman of DeSoto and Mary C. (Kevin) Mabery of DeSoto; three siblings: Charles (Sue) Hornbeck of DeSoto, Charlene Tettaton of DeSoto and Barbara (Robert) Cheshire of Texas; and three grandchildren: Taylor, Matthew and Maddox. Funeral services were held December 4 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Dennis Heck.  Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto.  Memorials may be made to the DeSoto Stocking Stuffers organization.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.

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Charles Eugene Edward Smith, infant son of James B. (Danielle Byrd) Smith of Bismarck, was born and passed on December 3, 2009 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, James J. Smith of Bismarck; five grandparents: Larry (Pam) Coleman, of Bismarck, Chris (Sandy) Byrd of Festus and Kim Price of DeSoto; and three great-grandparents: Tony (Beverly) Schiebel of Hillsboro and Edith Byrd of Festus. Graveside services was held on December 8, 2009 at 10:00a.m. at Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Arnold Mangus.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
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Harry Lowell Ragsdale, 76, of Greenville, Missouri passed away at his home on December 4, 2009.  He was the son of the late Lowell (Virgie (Montgomery) Ragsdale; born August 27, 1933 in Irondale, Missouri.  He was a member of the Wayne County Eagles #4187.  He loved fishing and reading.  Harry served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He is survived by Patricia (Downs) Ragsdale of Wentzville.  He was the dear father of Dana (Russell) Demien, Wentzville and Annette (Tim) Dubberke, Cadet; dear brother of Mary LOu BUrgis of Texas, Anita Kieth of Lebanon, MO and Dorothy Barbee of Poplar BLuff; dear grandfather of eight grandchildren:  Josh, Kelly, Iuli, Robby, Aisha, Natashia, Kenny and Jesse; dear great-grandfather of nine great-grandchildren: Josh Jr., Michael, Katie, Trenton, Jadia, Wyatt, Lily Sage, Brody and Hope. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Robert Ragsdale. Memorial gathering will be held at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto on Monday, December 14, 2009 from 10:00a.m. until 11:30a.m. with a memorial service at 11:30a.m. followed with burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 1:00p.m.

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Bobby L. Skaggs, 76, formerly of Festus, MO entered into rest Dec 9, 2009 in St Louis, MO. He was a retired Lieutenant for Jefferson County Police Dept and a driver for Uregas. He was a US Marine who had served in the Korean War. Born Jan 26, 1933,in Potosi, MO, to the late William & Rose (Lamar) Skaggs. He is survived by sons: Gordon (Barb) Douglas of St Louis, Michael Murphy of Hillsboro and Bobby (Melinda) Skaggs of High Ridge, MO; daughters: Lynn (Bill) Lowry of St Louis,MO, Gloria Douglas-Boley of St Louis and Deb (Tod) Bennett of Carpintria,CA; 12 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial gathering was Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial of remains in Hillsboro City Cemetery.

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Frances "Jean" DeBeaux, 62, of Festus entered into rest Dec 10,2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Ctr. Born April 19, 1947, in St Louis, MO, to the late Rudolph & Frances (Armistead) Simanek. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. DeBeaux; son, Scott (Tammy) DeBeaux of Arnold, MO; daughters: Tina (Rob) Robbins of Festus, MO and Anita (James) Bradford of Colorado; sister, Helen Luppens of VA ; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral service was Tues, Dec 15, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in J B National Cemetery.

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Norma F. (Black) Kirchner, 90, (formerly of Festus & De Soto) entered into rest Dec 11, 2009 at St Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was a retired packer at Monsanto. She was born Aug 28, 1919 in East St Louis, IL. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur E. Kirchner and daughters; Joyce (Kenneth) Haus of Festus, MO and Carolyn (Fred) Hemme of Bonne Terre, MO; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral service was Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was in Mt Hope Mausoleum. St Louis, MO.

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Amy Ruble-Harris, 33, of St Louis (formerly of Festus) entered into rest Dec 18, 2009 in St Louis, MO. She had been a banking manager. Born Dec 12, 1976, in Festus, MO, to Rev Pete & Kathy (Schmidt) Ruble. Survived by children: Samuel Harris, Olivia Harris and Emma Worley; siblings: Scott (Jennifer) Ruble, Kim (John) Piet and Beth Ruble. Service was Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was in Ruble Cemetery, Piedmont, MO

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Raymond Earl Lucas, 83, of Crystal City, MO entered into rest Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at his residence. He had been employed as a forklift operator at Pittsburgh Plate Glass and he was a WW II Navy veteran. Born June 4, 1926, in Granite City, IL, to the late Benjamin and Gertrude (Missey) Lucas. Survived by children: Lloyd (Mary Alice) Lucas, Rae Lynn (Micheal) Hearst, Gloria (Cortland) Lowe and the late Gregory A. Lucas; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.  Service was Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO and burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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