October Obituaries
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Kenny Hulvey, 76, of Festus passed away October 1, 2009 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center. Mr. Hulvey was an excavator with Hulvey Excavating and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Kruisers Carl Club, Classie Chassis Car Club and Plattin Rock Boat Club. Born June 17, 1933 in Crystal City, he was the son of the late David W. and Myrtle H. (Day) Hulvey. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Minnie Inez (Gardner) Hulvey of Festus; one son, Charlie Hulvey of Festus; one sister, Colleen Yarbrough of DeSoto; one great-nephew, Nick Largent of Festus; two great-nieces; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Art Hulvey, Donald Hulvey and William Hulvey; and two sisters: Lil Hulvey and Mammie Tidd. Funeral services were held October 6 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Rich Grayson. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 63108. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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James David "Jimmy" Ward, 41, of Festus entered into rest Oct 2, 2009 in Arnold, MO. He was a self employed computer repairman. Born Sept 15, 1968, in Puyllap, Washington, to James L. and Thelma Ann (Whitmire) Johnston of Festus. He is survived by sons: James David (Jennifer) Ward II of Granite City, IL, Dale (Chaz) Largent of Park Hills, MO, Eric (Michelle) Largent of DeSoto, MO, Mario Largent of DeSoto, MO and Nick Largent of DeSoto, MO; daughters: Crystal (Kery) Ward of Festus, MO and Ashley (Braden) Ward of St Louis, MO; grandaughter, Kayleigh Bullard; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. Funeral service was Wed Oct 7, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. |
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Betty Ann (Gardner) Johnston, 72, of Festus entered into rest Oct 4, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Ctr, Crystal City. She was a homemaker and member of Arnold Pentecostal Church. Born Sept 28, 1937, in St Louis, MO, to the late Carl & Marie Gardner. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Johnston. Funeral service was Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Interment in Sandy Baptist Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO |
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Floyd E. Montgomery, 82, of DeSoto passed away October 5, 2009, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. Mr. Montgomery was a real estate salesman. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of DeSoto Elks Lodge 689. Born June 2, 1927, in Belleview, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Laura (Lahay) Montgomery. He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Mason) Montgomery of DeSoto; one daughter, Linda Cook of Lonedell; two sons; Danny (Sharon) Mongtomery of Leslie, and Kenneth (Sandy) Montgomery of St. Clair; two brothers: Eddie (Linda) Montgomery of St. Charles and Lynn Montgomery of Byrnes Mill; three sisters: Norma Walker of Bridgeton, Frieda (Vernon) Shackleford of House Springs and Joyce Reiner of Cape Girardeau; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Reva Jones. Funeral services were held October 9, 2009 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Roger Koster. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital for Children. Arrangements were by Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Laura F. Sterling, 97, formerly of Lonedell, passed away October 5, 2009 at the Baptist Home in Ironton. Mrs. Sterling was a homemaker. She was a member of the Women's Progressive Club in Londell and Oak Grove Baptist Church. Born October 17, 1911 in Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Nora E. (Weaver) Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Sterling. She is survived by three daughters: Lanora (Marvin) Briggs of Sullivan, Norma (Jack) Hagler of Park Hills and Laura "Ellen" James of St. Clair; one son, Gilbert "Edgar" Sterling of Steedman; and numberous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services and burial were private. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Earnest Leibel, 96, of DeSoto passed away October 10, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. Mr. Leible was foreman for Central States Paper and Bag Company and worked in security for Mercantile Bank. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. Born July 27, 1913 in Charleston, he was the son of the late Henry and Florence (Elder) Leible. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Aloise (Nussbaumer) Leible of DeSoto; one daughter, Carol A. (John P) Cotner of DeSoto; three grandchildren: Ruth Ann, John Matt and Diana; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one grand-daughter, Becki J.; six brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held October 13 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Chuirch, officiated by Father Alex Anderson. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Lena Adele (Kuehn) Becquette, 50, of Festus entered into rest Oct 11, 2009 at Festus Manor Nursing Ctr. In prior years she had been a CMT at Festus Manor before becoming disabled. Born Feb 14, 1959, in St Louis, MO, to Martha (Sparks) Kuehn of Crystal City, MO and Robert Kuehn of St Louis, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis Becquette. In addition to her parents she is survived by a brother, John Kuehn and sister, Kathleen Kuehn. Memorial service was Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. |
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Deborah Ann Street, Fenton, passed away on October 17, 2009 at the age of 47 years, 5 months and 21 days. Born in Missouri on April 26, 1962; she was the daughter of the late Gary and Loretta (Feagin) Gamlin. Deborah was disabled. She enjoyed bowling and loved the outdoors. Ms. Street is survived by two sons: Drey Thompson, Fenton and Cory Anthony Street; and a daughter, Jennifer Street, St. Louis; and one sister, Terri Knight, Hillsboro; three grandchildren: Sierra Shields, Domenic Street and Isiah Jefferson. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Dexter Ray Dodson, 59,of Festus entered into rest Oct 18, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis. Born Sept 13, 1950, in Rolla, MO, to the late Raye (Campbell) Dodson. He was owner of Fantasy Pools in Festus, a self-employed cement mason, a US Army Vietnam veteran and a member of VFW Post 3777 and Lions Club. He is survived by a son, Kenneth "KC" (Melissa) Carter; and daughters: Danielle (Jeremy) Johnson and Allison Dodson; and 2 grandchildren: Ben & Lucy.Service was Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus with burial at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery.
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Jayden Keith Wayne Barnes, infant son of Trinity & Samantha (Gilliland) Barnes entered into rest Oct 27, 2009 at St Anthonys Medical Center, St Louis. Survivors include a brother, Blake Barnes; grandparents: Mike & Michelle Gilliland of Marion, IA, Kathy & Mike Ambrose of DesMoines, IA and Linda & Wayne Barnes of Hillsboro, MO; great grandparents: Janice Lamm of Altoona, IA and Albert Nelson of Omaha, NE. Memorial service was Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus.
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Margaret L. (Logan) Todd, 83, of Festus passed away October 31, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. Mrs. Todd worked as a nurse at Jefferson Memorial Hosptial and Rose Hill Nursing Home. Born January 16, 1926 in Blytheville, Arkansas; she was the daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth (Henson) Logan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy G. Todd. She is survived by two sons: Charles E. (Debra) Todd of Festus and Percy John Todd of Festus; one stepson, David Todd of Arnold; former daughter-in-law, Mary Todd of Crystal City; one brother, Clay Logan of Leasburg; one sister, Sally Shepard of Crystal City; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one stepson, Frank Todd; two brothers: Bud Logan and Dee Logan; four sisters: Margie Logan, Victoria Mask, Bernice Allred and Stella Hutchinson; and one granddaughter, Sabrina Todd. Funeral services were to be held November 4 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus, officiated by Ron Casey. Burial was in Festus Methodist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to JMH Hospice, Box 350, Crystal City, 63019. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. |
