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James Dennis Moseley, 63, of Ste Genevieve, MO entered into rest May 1, 2009 at St Anthonys Medical Ctr, St Louis. He was born May 29, 1945 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vonnie (Dennis) Moseley. He is survived by one son, Jonathan "Derek" (Shannon) Moseley of Festus and a grandchild, Brooklyn Renee Moseley. Funeral service was Wed, May 6, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial is in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. |
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Violet E. Chasten, 85 of De Soto, MO,
passed away May 2, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Crystal
City, MO. Date of
Birth: Nov. 10, 1923 Knobel, Arkansas. Parents: Charles and Jesse Ann (nee
Freer) Wininger. Surviving: No. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: Paul H.
Chasten. Surviving: No. Names and address of children: Paul (Alberta) Chasten –
Mesa, Arizona. Donna (John) Counts – De Soto, MO.(Preceded in death by one
daughter: Linda Chasten) Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by two brothers:
John and Edwin Wininger. Two sisters: Nora Pounds and Bernice Melton Jacobs.
Grandchildren: 5 – David Chasten, Michael Chasten, Tonya (Peter) Schmidt, Sean
(Jennifer) Counts, and Kathleen (Mitch) Falk. Great-Grandchildren: 6. Funeral
Service Date and Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Officiating: Glenn Wininger. Place of Burial: Shepherd Hills
Cemetery, Barnhart, MO. Visitation: Monday, May 4, 2009 from 4 -8 PM. Funeral
Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto.
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Lynn R. "Windy" Levall, 80, of DeSoto passed
away May 2, 2009 in DeSoto. Mr. Levall was a glass worker with Pittsburg Plate
Glass Company, Crystal City. He enjoyed playing the guitar. Born June 16, 1928
in DeSoto, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Della (Smith) Levall. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Marcella (O'Shea) Levall. He is survived by two
sons: Stephen (Peggy) Levall of DeSoto and Mark (Hillary) Levall of DeSoto; one
daughter, Sandra "Sandy" (Lee) O'Harver of DeSoto; one sister, Leona Maxwell of
DeSoto; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by one sister, Myrtle Levall and five brothers, twin Glynn Levall, Edgar
Levall, Earl Levall, Ronald Levall and Clifford Levall. Funeral services were
held May 4, at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel officiated by the Rev. Jeremy
Muniz. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeSoto. Arrangements were under the
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Edwin D. Bequette, 83, of DeSoto, formerly of Festus, passed away May 4, 2009 in Crystal City. Mr. Bequette was a warehouse manager for Ameron Company and a police officer for the city of Bismarck. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Born September 1, 1925 in Flat River; he was the son of the late Fred J. and Grace A. (Bloom) Bequette. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce (Cash) Bequette. He is survived by one daughter, LaDonna Bequette of DeSoto; two brothers Bobby (Mary Lou) Bequette of North Carolina and Gene (Cathlene) Bequette of Festus; one sister Evelyn (Carlton) Comte of Nebraska; one daughter-in-law Karen Bequette of St. Louis; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Bequette. Funeral services were held May 7 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Audrey L. Leonard, 73 of DeSoto,
Missouri, passed away May 4, 2009 at Barnes Jewish Hospital; St. Louis,
MO. Date of Birth: July 3, 1935 Nashville, Illinois. Parents: William Franklin and
Emma (nee Muellecker) McClain.Surviving: No. Occupation: Worked in Cutting Room at De Soto
Shoe Factory. Married to: the late Raymond Leonard. Names and address of
children: Two Daughters: Sandi (Kenneth) Bohnert, Dittmer, MO. Denise (Dariel)
Woods, De Soto, MO. One Son: Raymond "Dennis" (Susan) Leonard, Fremont, MO.
Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Phyllis (Richard) Needy, St. Louis, MO. One
Brother: William "Bill" (Ann) McClain, Imperial, MO. (preceded in death by two
sisters, Peggy Warren and Erma Tucker) Grandchildren: 8. Great-Grandchildren: 7.
Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, May 8, 2009 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service:
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Dr. Jeremy Muniz. Place of
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, May 7, 2009 4-8
PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Animal Rescue Foundation. Funeral
Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto.
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Phillip E. Richards,
87 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away May 4, 2009 at residence in De
Soto, MO. Date of Birth: September 10, 1921Villa Grove, Illinois. Parents:
William Samuel and Mary Alice (nee Froman) Richards. Surviving: No. .Occupation: Electric Motor
Repairman and Watchmaker. Date & Place of Marriage: April 17, 1955 in Centralia,
IL. Married to: Vera (nee Landon) Richards. Surviving: De Soto, MO. Names and
address of children: Three Sons: Bill (Sue) Richards, Catawissa, MO. Mark
Richards, De Soto, MO. Steve (Pam) Richards, De Soto, MO. One Daughter: Debbie
(Bob) Stonecipher, Troy, IL. Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Evelyn Black, Terre
Haute, IN. One Brother: James Richards, San Antonio, TX. (preceded in death by
one sister, Edna "Punky" Slather and one brother, John Richards) Grandchildren:
Billy Richards, Matthew (Sarah R.) Stonecipher; the late Jonathan (Sarah A.)
Stonecipher. Great-Grandchildren: Tyler, Carson, Stella, and Andrew Stonecipher.
Member of Lodge/Organizations: Missouri Baptist Convention Disaster Relief; SBC
International Mission; Gideons International. Military Information: U.S. Marine
Corps; WWII. Member of Church: First Baptist Church, Hillsboro, MO. Funeral
Service Date and Time: Friday, May 8, 2009 @ 10:30 AM. Place of Service: First
Baptist Church, Hillsboro, MO. Officiating: Rev. Wayne Norris. Place of Burial:
National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Thursday, May 7, 2009 4
PM – 8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements under the
Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. Back to Top
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Joseph E. "Punkin" Cernicek, 76 of De
Soto, Missouri, passed away May
5, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Crystal City, MO. Date of Birth: November 23, 1932 De Soto, Missouri. Parents:
Joseph Charles and Venus (nee Reece) Cernicek. Surviving: No. . Occupation:
Shipping and Handling Clerk for Railroad Express. Divorced. Names and address of
children: Two Daughters: Mary (Anthony) DeClue, De Soto, MO. Linda Rhives, De
Soto, MO. (preceded in death by one son, Tim Cernicek) Brothers & Sisters: Two
Sisters: Lovevenna (Jerry) Pennock, De Soto, MO. Mona (Kevin) Gum, Pontoon
Beach, IL. One Brother: John (Mayra) Cernicek, Grapevine, TX. (preceded in death
by one brother, Charles Cernicek) Grandchildren: 5. Great-Grandchildren: 4
(preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Madison DeClue). Military
Information: U.S. Air Force, Korean War. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday,
May 8, 2009 @ 7:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiating: Wayne Kean. Visitation: Friday, May 8, 2009 3-7 PM. In lieu of
flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis,
MO 63108 or to St. Rose of Lima Adopt-An-Angel, 504 South 3rd St., De
Soto, MO 63020. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
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Jeffrey Glenn "Rex" Waggoner, 37, of Festus
entered into rest May 6, 2009 at his Festus residence. He was a foreman/custom
tile setter for Ford Marble & Tile in New Athens, IL. He was a US Marine veteran
who had served in the Gulf War and was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in
Festus. Born Dec 7, 1971, in Dexter, MO, to Glenn Thomas and Martha Jane
(Southerland-Burke) Waggoner of Festus. He is survived by his wife, Dawn (Smock)
Waggoner; 3 children: Cierra Dawnn, Thomas Jeffrey and Benjamin Andrew Waggoner
of the home; one brother, Richard Waggoner; and 4 sisters: Sherre Waggoner,
Pamela (Jeffrey) Wass, Lori Ann (Steve) Shaffer and Vicki (Quintin) Day. Funeral
service was Tues, May 12, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was in
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Anthony "Tony" Herget, 48, of Dittmer passed
away May 6, 2009 in Jefferson County. Mr. Herget was an iron worker and member
of Local 396. He was a member of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church and enjoyed
working on and riding motorcycles. Born January 13, 1961 in St. Louis, he was
the son of Larry E. and Carol A. (Laird) Herget in DeSoto. In addition to his
parents, he is survived by two sons, Brandon Herget of Hillsboro and Caleb
Herget of Festus; one daughter, Nikki (Jeff) Overbey of Jackson, Missouri; one
brother Edward Herget of Dittmer; one sister, Janet (Steve) Feutral of
Washington, Missouri and two grandchildren, Paige and Landon. Funeral services
were held May 11 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel officiated by the Rev.
Randy Gray. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to Central Institute for
the Deaf in St. Louis. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral
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DEBORAH A. ALLEN, 54, of DeSoto passed away
May 7, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Allen was an activity director at Fountainbleau
Nursing Home in Festus. She enjoyed crafts and going to craft fairs. Born
October 11, 1954 in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late William N. and
Delores (Eckenfelt) Steiner. She is survived by her husband, Gene W. Allen of
DeSoto; one son Billy J. (Christina) Allen of Cape Girardeau; two daughters:
Melissa (Robert) Zorich of St. Charles and Sara (Jason) Smith of Belleville,
Illinois; one brother, Danny (Barbara) Stodgell of Hillsboro; and eight
grandchildren: Wesley, Robert, Michael, Candice, Joshua, Danielle, Savannah and
Zackary. She was preceded in death by two brothers, August Steiner and William
Steiner. Funeral services were to be held May 13 at Mahn Funeral Home,
officiated by the Rev. David Pringle. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in
DeSoto. Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church in Cape
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Mary Ann Dunigan, 87, of DeSoto passed away
May 7, 2009. Mrs. Dunigan was a homemaker and member of Peace Tabernacle United
Pentecostal Church. Born October 8, 1921 in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of
the late James E and Mary Todd (Little) Keenan. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Clinton Dunigan. She is survived by four daughters: Edith Sampson of
Fenton, Carol (Donald) Boynton of Mountain View, Janet (Ray) Lewis of DeSoto,
and Gloria Wells of Kansas and four sons: Frank (Andrea) Dunigan of Hillsboro,
Eric (Christy) Dunigan of Kansas, Clayton (Carla) Dunigan of Kansas and James
Dunigan of Texas. She was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Dunigan and John
Richards; two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held May 9 at
Mahn Funeral Home officiated by Brother Rudy Theissen. Burial was in Calvary
Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Donna Kay (Anderson) Kennon, 69, of Meridian, Mississippi, formerly of DeSoto passed away May 8, 2009 at R. P. White Nursing Facility in Meridian. Mrs. Kennon was a homemaker and enjoyed making jewerly and working puzzles. Born December 8, 1939, in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of the late Lilburn and Elizabeth Mae (Sullivan) Ladd. She was preceded in death by two husbands: Calvin Kennon and John Wesley Anderson. She is survived by two sons: John (Linda) Anderson of St. Louis and Phillip (Mona) Anderson of Fulton; one sister, Virginia Moore of Gautier, Mississippi; and two grandchildren Emily and Ashley. She was preceded in death by two brother, Edward Ladd and one sister, Jenna Ladd. Funeral services were held May 14 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the DeSoto Food Pantry. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Tiffany J. "TJ" Boyer-Earp, 28, Fenton passed
away May 8, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Boyer-Earp was an administrative assistant
with the St. Louis County Council and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Church. Born October 12, 1980, she was the daughter of Edward A. (Cathy) Boyer
of DeSoto and Deborah Louise (Frank Jones) Boyer of Sherman, Texas. In addition
to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Steve Wyatt Earp of Fenton; two
sons: Jacob Heinrich Allen of Fenton and Dempsey Wyatt Earp of Fenton; two
daughters: Morgan Paige Allen of Fenton and Sophia Regan Earp of Fenton; four
sisters: Dana (David) Logan of DeSoto, Ellena Blaire Stotler of Springfield,
Terra Lynn Boyer of Mehlville and Cheyenne Jones of Sherman, Texas; four
brothers: Andrew (Samantha) Stotler of DeSoto, Joseph Adam Boyer of Columbia,
Justin Keith Stotler of DeSoto and Dakota Alan Jones of Sherman, Texas; and four
grandparents: Joseph and Susan Boyer of DeSoto, Robet M Perry of Wappapello and
Shirley Perry of Herculaneum. Funeral services were to be held May 12 at St.
Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Alex Anderson. Burial was
in the Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to a college fund that
has been established at Bank of Hillsboro for Mrs. Boyer-Earp's children.
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Herman Eugene "Gene" White, 79, of Festus entered into rest May 13, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. He was a retired foreman/machinist for American Envelope Co in O'Fallon, MO. He was a US Army Veteran. Born May 13, 1930, in Corinth, MS, to the late William & Fannie (Samples) White. He is survived by his wife, Lawanda (Tomlin) White; a son, Daniel E. White of Festus; a daughter, Rhonda Stark of DeSoto; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral service was Mon, May 18, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. |
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Thomas S. Roberts, 53, of Festus entered into rest May 13, 2009 at his Festus residence. Born Aug 29, 1955, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Stephen Roberts and Thelma (Brooks). He was a US Army veteran who had served in Viet Nam. He is survived by his wife, Ilene "Maggie" (Law) Roberts. Private Service. Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. |
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Lucy M. (Scotti) Albano, 85, formerly of
Crystal City, entered into rest Fri, May 22, 2009 in Festus, MO. She was born
May 4, 1924 in Bronx, NY. She was a language teacher who taught french and
spanish at Crystal City School from 1962-1977 and she had been a member of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1946. She is preceded in death by her
husband, John Albano. She is survived by a daughter, Maria "Candy" Albano, MD
and a son, Ciro Albano; 2 sisters: Ida Scotti and Louise Sardo and 5
grandchildren. Services was Tues, May 26, 2009 at Sacred Heart Church. Burial
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Kenny Mehl, 43, of St. Louis entered into rest on May 22, 2009 in St. Louis County. Mr. Mehl was born November 21, 1965 in Kirkwood; he was the son of Sarah (Denet) Mehl of St. Louis and the late Charles P. Mehl, Jr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Robin Mehl of DeSoto; one dear daughter, Kelsie Mehl of DeSoto and one dear sister, Caroyn Mehl of St. Louis. A memorial service was scheduled for Saturday, May 30 at 11:30a.m. at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, officiated by Brother Ron Frost. Burial is private. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Ruth M Stewart, of Bonne Terre, MO (formerly of De Soto, MO) passed away May 24, 2009 in St. Joe Manor, Bonne Terre, Missouri. Date of Birth: August 11, 1916 in Caledonia, MO. Parents: the late Noah and Phoebe Clara (nee Miller) Eggers. Occupation: Homemaker. Married to: the late James Stewart. Three Daughters: Bonnie (Phil) Preston, High Ridge, MO, Mary Yount, Bonne Terre, MO, Sharon (Denver) Hawkins Page, Barnhart, MO. Two Sons: J. Wayne (Wanda) Stewart, Bucyrus, OH, Noel (Norma) Stewart, Gordonville, TX (preceded in death by one daughter, Doris Joan Stewart; one son-in-law: Gail Hawkins). Brothers & Sisters: One Twin Sister: Ruby Midgett, Bismarck, MO (preceded in death by two sisters: Marion Shelton and Naomi Pettus; and four brothers, Henry, Clarence, Kenneth, and Everett Eggers). Grandchildren: 20, Great-Grandchildren: 35, Great Great-Grandchildren: 4, Member of Church: First Baptist Church - Fenton. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Dr. John Greever. Place of Burial: Primrose Cemetery, Bonne Terre, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 4-8 PM. Funeral Arrangements under the Direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
