April 2010 Obituaries

Mary Ann Cage, age 68 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away April 1, 2010 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. She was a homemaker. Born March 27, 1942 in Glennonville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret (nee Miller) Schumer. She is survived by her children: John M. (Michelle) Cage, Festus, MO, George (Karen) Cage, Hillsboro, MO, Melissa Cage, Festus, MO, Matthew (Laura) Cage, Festus, MO, Scott (Stephanie) Cage, Festus, MO; Brothers & Sisters: William (the late Catherine) Schumer, Crystal City, MO, Nora (the late Arthur) Peterein, Festus, MO, Agnes V. (Ramon) Talken, Festus, MO, Betty (the late Welton) Basler, Festus, MO (preceded in death by siblings, Anthony (Clara) Schumer, Helen Schumer, Esther (Leroy) Henry, Agnes M. Schumer); Grandchildren: 11; Great-Grandchildren: 1. She was a member of Church:    St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Mass Date and Time:  Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service:  St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating:  Msgr. Jerome Buchheit. Place of Burial:  Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. Visitation:  Monday, April 5, 2010  4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
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Ethel B. Miller, age 88 passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born April 17, 1921 in Festus, Missouri the daughter of the late Edith (nee Wagner) and Lilburn Vineyard. She is survived by a daughter, Diana (Terry) Young of Arnold, Missouri and son Gary Miller of Arnold, brothers Dale (Mary Lou) Vineyard of Festus and Bob Vineyard of St. Louis, Missouri, grandchildren Lori (Robert) Harry, Lisa (Joe) Treat, Julie ( Clarence) Schoen and 8 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers, Clifford (the late Norma) Vineyard, Wyman (Betty survives) Vineyard, sisters Wanda (the late Amos) Geiler, and Thelma (the late Eugene) McCreary. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of Arnold. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Monday, April 5, 2010 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with funeral service Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Carl Cureton.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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Richard P. Brouk, age 51 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away April 3, 2010 at his residence in De Soto, Missouri. He was a striper for Missouri Department of Transportation. Born September 7, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Irvin Walter and Helen Amelia (nee Jennemann) Brouk. He is survived by his Wife Delia “Dee” (nee Ladyman) Holmes Brouk of De Soto, MO; Children: Ed (Kerri) Holmes, Imperial, MO, Jackie (Steven) Persiani, Hillsboro, MO  ; Brothers & Sisters: Tom Brouk, Arnold, MO, Sharon (Ken) Hayes, Pevely, MO Carol (Marty) Thomas, Imperial, MO; Grandchildren: 8; Great-Grandchildren:  2. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating:  Bro. James Wade. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation (PKD) 121 S. Meramec Suite 1013, Clayton, MO  63105. Funeral arrangement under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Helen M. (Theil) Mueller, 89, of DeSoto passed away on April 4, 2010 in Crystal City. Born April 26, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Emil and Elizabeth (nee Woppel) Theil. Her husband, Roscoe P. Mueller preceded her in death. Mrs. Mueller was co-owner of Mueller Motors for 33 years. She was a member of The Eastern Star and lifetime member of Hope United Church of Christ; she loved traveling, playing pinochle and bowling. Dear mother of David (Joyce) Mueller of DeSoto and Glenn (Shirley) Mueller of Owensville, MO; dear sister of Walter Theil and Fred Theil; beloved grandmother of Gary, Tracy, William, John and Carla; dear great-grandmother of Alison, Madeline, Sylvia, Issac, Lillyan, Cody, Destiny and Cheyenne. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Mueller and a sister, Rosemary Neesen. Pastor Sharon Maddox will be officiating the funeral service. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.

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Day Alexander, 39, entered into rest April 5, 2010 in Bonne Terre, MO. Born June 27, 1970 in Oakland, CA. He had worked as a drug technician at Comtrea Rehab Facility. He is survived by special friend, Joy Williams; stepsons: Tyler & Kyle AuBuchon; granddaughter, Kya AuBuchon; brother-in-law, Matt (Crystal) Crocker; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Service was Sat, April 10, 2010 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial in Peaceful Ridge Mausoleum, DeSoto, MO

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Virginia M. Guenther, 87, of Fletcher, Missouri passed away April 6, 2010 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. She was a Microfilm Operator at Granite City Steel. Born March 26, 1923 in Granite City, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Clara Esther (nee Merseal) Guenther. She is survived by her Brothers & Sisters: Howard Guenther, Wood River, IllinoisCharles (Gerry) Guenther, Jackson, MO, Raymond (Lucille) Guenther, Granite City, IL, Delores (Fred) Cavins, Pontoon Beach, IL, Joyce Germanceri, Fletcher, MO, John (Glenda) Guenther, De Soto, MO, (preceded in death by siblings, Francis Jr., Donald, Larry, Shirley, and Morgan Guenther; Hazel Cliff). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Captains Heath and Anita Sells. Place of Burial: Sunset Hill Memorial Estates, Edwardsville, IL. Visitation:  Friday, April 9, 2010 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Karen J. Yesberg, 71, of St Louis (formerly of Festus), passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Kindred Hospital in St Louis. She was a retired communication dispatcher for the St Louis County Police Department. She loved reading, the outdoors, music, cooking and most of all loved her family. She was born January 27, 1939, in Festus, Missouri to the late William C. and Marie L. (Escoffier) Yesberg. She is survived by her sons: William D. Barnett of St Louis, MO and John A. (Kathleen) Barnett of Macon, GA, daughter: Mary L. Kimes of Hematite, MO, brother: William J. (Priscilla) Yesberg of Gaffney, SC, sister: Jane Yesberg of Festus,  grandchildren: Sarah, James, Erin, Forrest, Julie, Crystal, Dana, Joshua and the late Kelli,  great grandchildren: Mariah, James, Trenton, Devin, Faith, Chloe and Zoey and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Monday, April 12, 2010 from 10:00am-1:00pm with service at 1;00pm. Interment in Shepherd Hills Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Multiple Sclerosis Society or Vitas Hospice.

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Mae Marie Hurtgen, 82, of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away April 8, 2010 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center Crystal City, Missouri. She was a Homemaker. Born December 3, 1927 in Cedar Hill, Missouri, she was the daughter of the Edward and Verona (nee Radeackar) Crawford. She is survived by her husband Theodore “Ted” Hurtgen, Jr. Hillsboro, Missouri, one daughter: Carolyn (Jeff) King, Tulsa, Oklahoma and one son: Bill (Sabrina) Hurtgen, Hillsboro, Missouri; Grandchildren:  Christopher (Katie) King, Jennifer (Curtis) Wiederholt, and Ryan, Carissa, and Kyle Hurtgen ; Great-Grandchildren: Ethan, Owen, Hailey, and Andrew King; Jackson, Benjamin, and Luke Wiederholt. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Hillsboro Garden Club, Modern Seekers Club, and for many years taught Sunday School classes at the Hillsboro Presbyterian Church. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: Hillsboro United Methodist Church, Hillsboro, MO. Officiating: Rev. Dr. David Webster. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home., MO. Visitation: Sunday, April 11, 2010 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements.

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Nina R. Wilson, age 74 of Gardner, KS (formerly of De Soto, MO), passed away April 8, 2010 in Kansas City Hospice House,  Kansas City, MO. She was a  Homemaker. Born July 28, 1935 in Marble Hill, MO, she was the daughter of the the late Luther L. and Hester I. (nee Fox) Killian. She is survived by her husband Otis Wilson of Gardner, KS; Daughter:  Sandy (Don)  Francis, Gardner, KS; Brothers & Sisters:  Edna (Richard) Grebe, Nixa, MO, (preceded in death by one sister, Belva Dennis), Grandchildren:  Dylan, Danielle, and Dalton Francis. Member of Church:    Park View Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, @ 11:00 a.m. Place of Service:  Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating:  Bro. James Plymale. Place of Burial:  Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery, Mammoth, MO. Visitation:  Monday, April 12, 2010, 4-8 PM. I lieu of flowers memorials to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64133. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Norma Ruth Burley, age 74, of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born February 16, 1936 in Valles Mines, Missouri the daughter of the late Myron (nee Modesitt) and Frank Waters. She is survived by sons Karl Burley of Bloomsdale, Missouri, Barry (Tammy) Burley of DeSoto, Missouri, Timothy (Tracy) Burley of Bonne Terre, Missouri, daughter, Brenda (the late Steve) Moszczenski of Lincolnton, Georgia, sisters, Lola (the late Ted) Wright, St. Charles, Missouri, Alma (the late Hank) Maddan, Falmouth, MA, Mary Waters, Whittier, CA, Loraine (the late Joe) Bridwell, St. Charles, Patricia Waters, St. Charles, 4 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter Roxanna (Andy survives) Dennis, sisters Frankie Waters, Helen Morris, brother Richard (June survives) Waters. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 13, 2010 officiated by Rev. Pete Ruble.  Interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, DeSoto, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association.

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James Harold McPeters, age 67, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at NHC Healthcare Center in Desloge, Missouri.  He was born January 16, 1943 in Bragg City, Missouri the son of the late James N. McPeters and Louise (nee Goodrich) McPeters of St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Patricia (nee Politte) McPeters of Bonne Terre, son James (Tracy) McPeters of Herculaneum, Missouri, step-son Scott Sloan of Barnhart, Missouri, step-daughters, Lisa (Chad) Remley of O’Fallon, Missouri, Tammy Sloan of Farmington, Missouri, sister Barbara (David) Miller of St. Louis, brother Danny (Ellen) McPeters, Savannah, Georgia, eleven Grandchildren, Maison and Jamison Oberle, Remington and Maclayne McPeters, Jamie, Lee and Jason Driemeier, Ella Remley, Taylor and Jarod Sloan and Jason Burnett. He was a supervisor for Beck and Corbett Steel and former Owner/Operator of Local Pub in Festus, Missouri, a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, Life Member of the VFW Post #3777, the Eagles Club in Festus, Motorcycle Club C and the Masonic Lodge.  Memorial Gathering at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 10:00 A.M. until time of Memorial Service at 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, April 14, 2010 officiated by Mr. Steve Atwill of Kennett, Missouri and Mr. Larry Gosnell of Festus.  Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Christopher Mathew Nugent, age 16, of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 in Festus.  He was born May 7, 1993 in Festus the son of Tina (nee Litton) and Louis Jene Nugent, Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Curtis Anthony Nugent of Festus, grandfather, Thomas (the late Linda) Litton, aunts, Terrie (Gary Sides) White, Christi (Robert) Obando, uncles Thomas Litton, Brian (Tina) Nugent, Mike White, cousins Courtney White, Nick White, Nathaniel Nugent and many friends.  He is preceded in death by grandfather Louis (Sharon survives) Nugent. He was a student at Festus High School where he was a member of the Outdoors Club, Winter Guard and Drama Club and a member of First United Methodist Church in Festus. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 13, 2010 followed by visitation from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 14, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, Festus. Memorials preferred to Christopher Nugent Fund c/o Eagle Bank, Festus, Missouri.

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Howard F. Beller, age 92, of House Springs Missouri, passed away of April 10, 2010, in House Springs Missouri. He was born March 24, 1918 in Mitchell South Dakota. He was an Army veteran and served in India during WW II. Howard was a life time member of the VFW,  was a member of the Amvets and Moose Lodge. He is survived by, Son-Bob (wife Nancy) Beller , of House Springs Missouri, Son-Donald (wife Cindy) Beller of Sterling Heights Michigan. Also survived by, Six, grandchildren and three, great grandchildren. Preceded in death by, Father-Andrew Beller, Mother-Anna Beller (nee Blotz), Wife-Helen Beller (nee Vansickle), Wife-Opal Beller (nee Ferrell). Son-Edwin Beller. There will be no service locally. Memorials in memory of may be made to a Hospice group of choice or the Alzheimer’s Association. A service of Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri.

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Loraine Shipp, age 91, of Ironton, Missouri formerly of Bloomsdale, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri.  She was born September 15, 1918 in Elsinore, Missouri the daughter of the late Ida Mae (nee Windes) and James Longbottom. She is survived by sons, Michael (Donna) Shipp of Arnold, Missouri, Joseph Shipp of Kansas City, Missouri, daughters Sharon (Albert D.) Meese of Bloomsdale, Mary (Seth) McKee of Ironton, sister Louise (Ray) Horst of Frederick, Maryland, brother Charles (Betty) Longbottom of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 7 Grandchildren, Patti (David) Johnson, Jeffrey (Tiffany) McKee, Bret (Pam) Meese, Chelly (Tony) Caleca, Jay, Chris and Tara Shipp, 11 Great-Grandchildren, Seth and Tyler Johnson, Jarrod and Amanda McKee, Luke (Erin) Meese, Stacy (Brian) Cowan, Lindsay Bourisaw, Anna and Anthony Caleca, Christopher and Kendall Shipp, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren, Tia Pratt, Bryce Cowan and Nolen Bourisaw. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Shipp, brothers, Clifton, Burton and Walter Longbottom and sisters Erma Boyer, Una Berry and Alta Boyer. She was a Supervisor in the Housekeeping Department at Lutheran Hospital and a member of the Arcadia Valley Methodist Church, Ironton, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 14, 2010 with funeral service 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Ed Rhodes, Pastor of Arcadia Valley Methodist Church. Interment Danby Cemetery, Danby, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

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Elmer Earl Smith, age 90, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born March 2, 1920 in North Salem, Missouri the son of the late Myrtle Minnie (nee Coffman) and Rollo H. Smith. He is survived by a son Gary L. Smith of Acworth, Georgia, a daughter Karen R. (Ken) Holmes of Frisco, Texas, two sisters Helen Burns of Brookfield, Missouri, Elaine Hupp of Independence, Missouri, grandchildren Nathaniel Smith, Teresa Smith, Samuel Smith and special friend Carol Klein. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mable Merle (nee Sample) Smith. He began his teaching career in Jameson, Missouri in 1940, served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946 and taught High School Science in the Crystal City School System for 50 years.  He was a member of MSTA, NEA and the American Legion. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 14, 2010 with funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev. Randy Gray officiating.  Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Crystal City High School Science Department.

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Lottie Stella Stausebach (nee Tindall), age 86, of Barnhart Missouri, passed way on April 11, 2010, in Potosi Missouri. She was born on March 4, 1924, in Rush Tower Missouri. She is survived by, Son-James (Beverly) Brock, of Park Hills, Missouri, Daughter-Diana (Richard) Williams, of Park Hills, Missouri, Son-Norbert Stausebach, of Arnold, Missouri, Daughter-Dellene (Jim) Spegal, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Daughter-Marsha (Jerry) Bennett, of Steelville, Missouri, Son-Larry Stausebach, of Barnhart, Missouri, Brother-Victor Tindall, of Horine, Missouri. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 31, great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by, Husband-Norbert E. Stausebach, Father-Theodore Andrew Tindall, Mother-Hattie Tindall (nee Mason). Visitation-Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 10AM to 12:00PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral-Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 12:00PM, in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel, Hillsboro, Missouri. Internment-Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis Missouri. Memorial to charity of choice would be appreciated.

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Andrew Christian Carstens, age 76, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at Festus Manor Nursing Center, Festus.  He was born September 16, 1933 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Iris (nee Wentzel) and Frank Carstens. He is survived by his wife Jeanette (nee Warner) Carstens of Festus, sister Alice (the late Charles) Martin of Festus, numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Bob Bleche. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a half-brother Harold Keller. He served in the United States Army, was a plumber in the commercial construction industry, a member of American Legion Post #253, Plattin Rock Boat Club, Jefferson R-7 Fire Department and a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church of DeSoto, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, April 18, 2010 with funeral service at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 19, 2010 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Dennis Heck, Chaplain of Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Loretta Mulford, 77, of Festus, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at Festus Manor Nursing Center. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse who spent most of her career at St Johns Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was a member of the Nondenominational Christian Fellowship and was an avid reader and loved fishing, the outdoors, music and working with people. She was born May 23, 1932 in Valentine, Nebraska to the late William E. and Lula K. (Davis) Berry. She is survived by her sons: Anthony S. (Karen) Mulford of Virginia Beach, VA and Berry L. (Jessie) Mulford of Del Rio, TX, daughter: Sharon A. Mulford of Valentine, NE, 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Memorial service to be held Saturday, April 24 at 10:00am at Festus Manor Nursing Center. Interment private. Memorials may be made to Festus Manor Nursing Center.

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Frank A. Ritrovato, III, 40, of Arnold, (formerly of DeSoto), passed away in St. Louis County on April 13, 2010. He was born August 31, 1969 in St. Louis; he was the son of Connie (McMinn)Politte of DeSoto and Francis Ritrovato,Sr. of Festus. He is survived by his fiancee, Barb Thomas of Arnold and Step-Mother, Tina Ritrovato of Festus.  Frank was a bail bondsman; a co-owner of F & N Bail Bonds of Festus. He loved his family and his job. He was a people person and a good friend.
In addition to his parents and fiancee, he is survived by sons: Andrew Ritrovato of Festus, Anthony Ritrovato of Arnold, Tyler (Kaitlin) Thomas of House Springs, and Cameron (Sam) Thomas of Fenton; and daughters: Amber Ritrovato of Arnold and Cassie Thomas of House Springs; two brothers: Joe (Chaz) Ritrovato of Imperial, Jeff (Asja) Ritrovato of Festus; two sisters: Dawn Hanes of DeSoto and Heather Hanes of DeSoto; two grandchildren: Brendon and Kailee; two step-fathers: Gerrial Stone of DeSoto and Pat Hanes of Nevada. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Politte and a Step-father, Richard Politte.  Deacon Ed Boyer  officiated the funeral service on Saturday, April 17, 2010 under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel.  Donations may be made to his children.

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Oscar Ed Weaver, Jr., age 84 of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away April 13, 2010 in Hillsboro, MO. He was a Fleet Supervisor for St. Louis Police Dept. He was also an avid fisherman and card player. Born May 15, 1925 in Maplewood, MO, the was the son of the late Oscar Edward Sr. and Mollie (nee West) Weaver. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane (Hlava) Weaver of Hillsboro, MO; One Son:  Steven (Phyllis) Weaver, Arnold, MO; One Daughter:  Diane (Doug) Pluth, Roach, MO; One Brother:  Roger (Theresa) Weaver, De Soto, MO; Brother-in-Law:  Robert “Bob” Lauxman, Terre Du Lac, MO (preceded in death by one sister, Marion June Lauxman; sister-in-law, Mary Weaver); Grandchildren: 2; Stephanie Weaver and Phillip Weaver. He was in the U.S. Navy, WWII, and a member of the Hillsboro United Methodist Church, Hillsboro, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service:  Hillsboro United Methodist Church. Officiating: Rev. David Webster. Place of Burial:  Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Ware, MO. Visitation:  Thursday, April 15, 2010 4-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 4810 State Rd B, Hillsboro, MO 63050. Funer arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Virginia Lynn Pogue, age 55, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at her residence.  She was born September 28, 1954 in Shelbyville, Indiana the daughter of the late Barbara (nee Penndleton) and Maurice Edwin Webber. She is survived by sons Gregory (Tabetha) Kelley of Lonedell, Missouri, William Cummings of Louisiana, daughter Angie (Claude Wyatt) Caldwell of Hillsboro, Missouri, sisters Marsha (Michael) Berry of Virginia, Beverly (Tony) Stanley of Michigan, grandchildren Michael Caldwell, Gregory Kelley, II, Cortney Leffert, C.J. Caldwell, Joseph Mertell, Brendan Cummings, Peyton Kelley and Lauren Cummings. She was a certified medical technician at Cedar Hill Manor Nursing Center. Private Family Services were held at First Baptist Church of DeSoto on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Spencer officiating.  Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association.

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Hilary Gerard “Bud” Boyer, age 92 of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Baisch Nursing Center, DeSoto, Missouri.  He was born August 22, 1917 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri the son of the late Alma Genevieve (nee Ehler) and Hilary Joseph Boyer. He is survived by sons Kenneth (Kathryn) Boyer and Lanny J. Boyer both of Festus, grandchildren Adrian Douglas Boyer, Lanny G. Boyer, Peter A. (Jessica) Boyer and Noah Boyer. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Norburn E. (nee Boyer) Boyer, brother Lyle J. “Jody” (the late Nedda) Boyer, sisters Marzette (the late Roy) Roth and Nellie (the late Bud) Horton. He was with the 17^th Airborne Division United States Army during WWII, a glassworker at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and member of Church of Our Lady, Festus, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 12:00 Noon to time of service at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 19, 2010 at the funeral home with Fr. Joseph Wormek officiating. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association.

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Jeanette Guenther, age 67 of Fletcher, MO, passed away April 14, 2010 at Festus Manor, Festus, MO. She was an Assembler at White Rodgers. Born October 27, 1942 in Cadet, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Mary E. (nee Coleman) Davis. She is survived by her husband Glen Guenther of Fletcher, MO; Children: Mark (Lori) Guenther, Fletcher, MO, Roger (Leann) Guenther, Potosi, MO, Duane (Terri) Guenther, De Soto, MO. Lori (Buford) Watson, Blackwell, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Pat (Mary Lee) Davis, De Soto, MO, Jim (Sylvia Blake) Davis, De Soto, MO. Joan (Danny) Brown, Bonne Terre, MO, Cheryl (Ed) Belt, Old Mines, MO, Becky Pruitt, Blackwell, MO (preceded in death by siblings, Leroy, Sam, and Dennis Davis; Beverly Kitchell); Grandchildren: 7; Great-Grandchildren: 6. She was a member of Lodge/Organizations: VFW Post #1831 Auxiliary, and St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Richwoods, MO. Funeral Mass Date and Time: Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 10 AM. Place of Service:  St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Richwoods, MO. Officiating:  Father Robert Liss. Entombment:  Calvary Mausoleum, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, April 16, 2010 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.                               

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Francis "Wayne" Colter, 66, of DeSoto passed away at his home on April 14, 2010. Wayne was born on January 21, 1944 in Clayton, Missouri; he was the son of the late, Gordon and Virginia (nee Hayes) Colter. He was preceded in death by his wives: Linda (nee Bates) Colter and Thelma DeGuire Colter.  Mr. Colter is survived by sons: Chris Colter of Festus, David DeGuire of DeSoto and Matthew Short of DeSoto; daughters: Julie Colter, Diana (Larry) Bridges, Evelyn DeGuire-Roth, and Anita DeGuire all of DeSoto and Charlotte (Raymond) Short of Annapolis, Missouri; eight grandchildren: Ashley DeGuire, Crystal and Robert Greenlee, Ashley Scheck, Allen, Larry, Jason, and Sherry Bridges; eleven great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Colter of St. Louis.  Bro. Wayne Leftridge officiated the funeral service on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel.  Donations may be made to DeSoto Food Pantry, 12405 State Rt. 21, DeSoto, MO 63020.

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Eve LuAnn Rhodes-Bieber, age 50, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at her residence.  She was born February 3, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Harold “Bud” Rhodes and Jacqueline (nee Wallace) Rhodes of Pevely, Missouri. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband Greg Bieber of Heculaneum, sons Dustin Gregory (Christina) Rhodes of Festus, Missouri, Dylan Jacob Bieber of Herculaneum, sisters Debi Dougherty of St. Louis, Missouri, Susan Rhodes of Dupo, Illinois, brother Greg Rhodes of Tamms, Illinois, grandchildren Haiden and Claudia Rhodes and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a brother, Bud Rhodes, Jr. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 19, 2010 with funeral service at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Gene Henrichsen.  Interment at Herculaneum Cemetery, Herculaneum, Missouri.

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Richard L. Michalsen,81 of DeSoto, passed away in DeSoto on April 19, 2010. Born March 29, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois;, he was the son of the late Caroline Schwartz. His wife, Nina M. Michalsen preceded him in death. Richard served in the US Army during the Korean Era. He was a foreman for Southwest Steel company in St. Louis. He loved to fish and sit on his porch getting a tan.  Mr. Michalsen is survived by three daughters: Vicki (Johnny) Ivory of Ohio, Patricia (Rob) Michalsen of DeSoto and Jacquline Beling of St. Louis, MO; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Vivian Varga of Wisconsin. Along with his mother and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Bill, Bob, and Howard Michalsen and two sisters.  A graveside service was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Monday, April 26, 2010 with full military honors under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel.

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Robert Lee Howard, age 73 of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his residence.  He was born in Crystal City, Missouri August 23, 1936 the son of the late Hester and Eathel (nee Bova) Howard.  He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (nee Roth) Howard of Festus, a son, Brad (Michelle) Howard,  daughter, Beverly Howard both of Festus,  brother Donnie (Susie) Howard of Festus, sister Patsy (the late Larry) White of Imperial, 3 grandchildren, Britne Howard, Heather and Nathan Pippin,  Special Cousin Bill (Glenda) Pilliard and Dear Friend Susan Baker of Festus. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Arnold (Pauline, survives) Bova. He was retired from the Crystal City Water Treatment Plant and a member of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Festus. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, April 22, 2010 with services at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 23, 2010 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church officiated by  Rev. Tony Townley, Pastor.  Interment at Danby Cemetery, Danby, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church or Open Door Animal Sanctuary.

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Ernest Eugene Manning, age 61, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Bismarck, Missouri.  He was born April 13, 1949 in Herculaneum, Missouri the son of the late Alfred Leroy and Alice (nee Derickson) Manning.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 4 brothers, Jack, James, William “Bill” and Othal Manning, and a sister Evelyn (Al) Schneider. He is survived by a daughter Rhonda, brothers Ronald (Beverly) Manning of Hillsboro, Missouri, David (Doris) Manning of Bismarck, Sheridan (Carol) Manning of Kentucky and a sister Pat Morris of Kansas. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and retired manager of the Automotive Department at Wal-Mart. Memorial service at 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 23, 2010 at Windsor Baptist Church, Barnhart, Missouri with Rev. Tony Manning officiating.  Graveside Services 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

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Bonnie L. Armstrong, 86 of Herculaneum, Missouri, formerly of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born February 26, 1924 in Dyersburg, Tennessee the daughter of the late Lonnie and Fannie Mae (nee Rush) Hall.  She also was preceded in death by her husband Dave G. Armstrong (deceased April 27, 1996), brothers Emerson (Doris survives, of Dyersburg) Hall and Jerry Brown, and a sister Edith Marie Snyder.  She is survived by a daughter Janice (Leo) Gerler of Crystal City, sisters Dorothy Green of Dyersburg, Ernestine Anderson of Newbern, Tennessee and Sue Easterwood of Dyersburg, grandchildren Tammy (Dennis) Milfelt of Festus, Gary Gerler of Crystal City and Mark Gerler of St. Louis, Missouri, great-granddaughters Heather Pettit and Riley Gerler, great-grandson Cole Gerler and great-great-granddaughter Savannah Hayes. She had worked at Beamis Bag Co. in St. Louis and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Herculaneum-Pevely, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 26, 2010 with funeral services at the funeral home at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 27, 2001 with Reverend Jeff Purvis, pastor of First Baptist Church of Herculaneum-Pevely, Missouri officiating.  Interment Herculaneum City Cemetery.

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Mary E. Boyer, 80, of Festus, entered into rest on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was was a homemaker, a member of Our Lady Catholic Church and enjoyed travel, reading and playing cards. Born October 22, 1929, in Tiff, Missouri to the late Stephen and Mary Carrie Boyer. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, John D. Boyer of Festus, MO, son: Gary (Mary) Boyer of Barnhart, MO, daughters: Paula (Charles) Gallamore of Festus, MO, Margaret (Jim) Dittman of Festus, MO and Carla (Gary) Halsey of Festus, MO, brother: Frank Boyer of St Louis, MO, and sister: Barbara Boyer of Tiff, MO, grandchildren: Erin (Kevin) Dittman, Megan Dittman, Samantha Dittman, Caitlin (Ryan) Buckley, Leigh Halsey, Dannielle Boyer, Ryan Boyer, Holly Boyer and Nichole (Jonathon) Cordray, and great grandchild: JJ Cordray. Funeral service Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 10:30am at Our Lady Catholic Church. Visitation Monday from 5-8 PM. Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Lancer Endowment at St Pius X or JRMC Hospice.

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Robert A. "Pat" Thurmond, 55, of DeSoto passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010 at St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis County. Born July 16, 1954, St. Louis, Missouri; he was the son of Loretta (nee McAdams) Thurmond of DeSoto and the late Oliver Thurmond. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Katherine (nee Stoffregen) Thurmond of DeSoto.  Robert was a truck driver for Cardinal Window Company. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hunting. Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Sean (Heather) Thurmond of DeSoto; daughters, Kimberly (John) Boyer of DeSoto and Crystal (Robert) Thurmond of DeSoto; brothers, Keith (Polly) Thurmond, Don (Linda) Thurmond and Richard Thurmond, all of St. Louis, Kenny (Wanda) Thurmond of Blackwell, and David (Cathy) Thurmond of St. Louis; sisters, Tina (Rob) Neumann and Tamara Thurmond all of DeSoto; five grandchildren, Samantha, Tyler, Dalton, Taylor, Cayden.  Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 11:00am at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel.  Rev. Michael Rose  officiated the funeral service.  Interment was at Peaceful Ridge Cemetery.

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Carolyn Sue Fite, 68, of Herculaneum, entered into rest on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at her residence. She was a retired factory worker for Westinghouse and worked for Comtrea. She was a member of Festus United Methodist Church and T.O.P.S. and loved poodles and yard sales. Born December 14, 1941, in Rolla, MO to the late Gladys (Jones) and Harold Roderick Sr. She is survived by her husband: James "David" Fite of Herculaneum, MO, a son: Carl (Marcee) Hose Jr of Acworth, GA, daughters: Denise (Mark) Ladderhose of Edwardsville, IL, Kelley (Kim) Hagen of Southern CA and Dannielle (Adam) Schafianski of Ft Wayne, IN, brother: Harold Roderick Jr of Ft Smith, AR, sisters: Madelyn (Freddie) Roderick of Ft Smith, AR and Carol (Donny) Kelly of Ft Smith, AR, and 5 grandchildren.

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Maybell E. Backy, 87, of Crystal City, entered into rest on Monday, April 26, 2010 at her daughters residence in Crystal City.She was a cook and owner/operator of Petit Paree for over 50 years. She had been the cook up until her recent illness. She started piano lessons at the age of 60, liked to read, walk, go to movies, and broadway musical theater but cooking was her passion. Born March 8, 1923, in Crystal City to the late John and Elizabeth (Schweigert) Godier. She is survived by her sons: Marty (Christy) Backy of Conway, AR, Michael (Christine) Backy of Crystal City, MO and Anthony Backy of Park Hills, MO, daughters: Carla McGraw of Crystal City, MO, Cathy (Dean) Vogelaar of Steamboat Springs, CO, Beverly (John) Wagner of St Louis, MO and Mary Hogan of Arkansas, brother: Robert (Nancy) Godier of Festus, MO, sister in law: Bernice Godier of Festus, MO, 20 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren, In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Andrew J. Backy Sr, sons: William Backy, Andrew Backy Jr and Thomas Backy , daughter: Candy Carrow, brothers: Irvan (the late Vera) Godier, Raymond Godier, and John (the late May) Godier, and sisters: Evelyn Godier and Irene Godier. Funeral mass Friday, April 30, 2010, 10:00am Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation Thursday, April 29, at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Interment: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. memorials preferred to JRMC Hospice, PO Box 350, Crystal City, MO 63019

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Mildred Juanita “Millie” Rider, age  87, of De Soto, MO, passed away April 24, 2010 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. She was a Homemaker and also worked at the “Dog-N-Suds” drive-in restaurant and the Dairi-ette Restaurant in DeSoto, MO. Born September 11, 1922 in Flat River, MO, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Nora (nee Jarvis) Baldwin. She is survived by her husband Thedford D. “Danny” Rider, children: Gary Rider – Chicago, IL, Dr. Barbara (Gary) Schwenk, PhD – Vallejo, CA, Dan (Barbara) Rider – Chaska, MN, William (Carolyn) Rider – De Soto, MO, Michael Rider – De Soto, MO, Allen Rider – San Diego, CA, Phillip Rider – Potosi, MO; Sister: Wanda Davis – Belgrade, MO (Preceded in death by one brother, Glenwood Baldwin and one sister, Rosa Bell Nipper Baugh); Grandchildren: 9; Great-Grandchildren: 4. She was a charter member of the First Freewill Baptist Church; served as a teacher and clerk for more than 20 years and also was a member of the Joy Makers and the Helping Hands ministries. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 10:30 a.m. Place of Service: First Freewill Baptist Church. Officiating: Bro. Bob Thebeau. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, April 26, 2010 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the First Freewill Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1401 S 5^th, De Soto, MO. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Jane Leffert, age 95, De Soto, MO, passed away April 24, 2010 at her residence in De Soto, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born Nov. 18, 1914 in Jefferson County, MO, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius D. & Alice Virginia (nee Pounds) Keefe. She is survived by her children: Virgea (the late Doug Sr.) Birch - Hillsboro, Gary (Laura)  Leffert - Hillsboro, Bill Leffert - Cadet (Preceded in death by children: Marvin, Kenneth, Norman, Virginia, and Margie Leffert); Brothers & Sisters:      James Keefe – Valle Lake (Preceded in death by 7 brothers, 3 sisters); Grandchildren: Theresa (Wade) Parker, Doug (Mary) Birch, Ricky Leffert, Jesse Leffert, Matt Leffert, Phillip Leffert, Kimberly Anderson, Lee Leffert; Great Grandchildren:  Cole (Katie) Parker, Kayla Parker, Amanda Birch, Miranda Birch, Paige Blaylock, Alex Anderson, Gabrielle Anderson, Courtney Leffert, Madison Leffert, Jesus Leffert, and Tyler Leffert; Great Great Grandchildren:  Levi Parker and Wyatt Moore. Funeral Service Date and Time: April 28, 2010 at 11:00am. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Ron Follmer. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Tues., April 27 2010  4:00 – 8:00pm. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.                                

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Norma "Pauline" Gould, 76, of Crystal City, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker who enjoyed bingo, wrestling and cooking breakfast every weekend for her family. Born July 22, 1933, in St Louis, MO to the late Paul and Irene (Yawberry) Cornstubble. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Harold D. Gould of Crystal City, MO, sons: Gary (Susan) Gould of Festus, MO, Richard Gould of Crystal City, MO and Barry (Mickie) Gould of Toledo, OH, 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son: Samuel Gould, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. Memorial gathering: Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 11am-12pm at Mahn Twin CIty Chapel, Festus followed by a 12pm memorial service. Private interment. Memorials to family preferred.

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Terry Wayne Stark, 58 of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at his residence.  He was born June 13, 1951 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late Elmer Stark. He is survived by his mother, Barbara (nee Woodard) Courtaway of Ironton, Missouri, his former spouse Rhonda (nee White) Stark of DeSoto, Missouri, a daughter Jennifer (Chad) Smith of Farmington, Missouri, son Terry Jason Stark of Festus, granddaughter. Madison Smith and a brother Dale Stark of Pevely, Missouri. He was a member of the Victoria Baptist Church of Victoria, Missouri. Memorial Gathering 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus followed by Memorial Service at 8:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Joe Smith, Pastor of Victoria Baptist Church.

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Jonathan Andrew Yount, 43, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at his residence.  He was born July 26, 1966 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late Louis L. and Rosemarie (nee Dixon) Yount. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Georgia K. Yount. He is survived by his wife Nancy (nee Scott) Yount, daughters Jessica Yount of Imperial, Missouri, Elizabeth Yount of Pevely, sons Andrew (Louise) Schneider of Pevely, Roger (Amy) Shockley of Imperial, a brother Louis Yount, Jr. of Barnhart, sisters, Phyllis L. Yount of Arnold, Nancy Jane (Chris) Engle of St. Louis, Missouri and Abbe Boyer (Mike) Auten of DeSoto.  He is also survived by six grandchildren, Jailyn and Gabriel Schneider, Joey and Jack Spradley, Christopher and Samantha Degenhardt.Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, April 29, 2010 with funeral services at the funeral home at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 30, 2010 with Rev. Mike Holland, Radiant Life Pentecostal Church of God, Festus, Missouri officiating.  Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Imperial, Missouri.

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Robert Douglas Pease, 65, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010 at his residence.  He was born June 26, 1944 in Wilson, New York the son of the late Howard and Betty (nee Brown) Pease.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Howard Pease.  He is survived by his wife Dorry (nee Bickford) Pease, sons Brian (Heather) Christopher of Auburn, New York, Andrew Douglas (fiancee’ Stephanie Shaw) Pease of Jefferson City, Missouri, daughters Elizabeth (Edmund) Rogers of Kirkwood, Missouri, Catherine Ellen (Bruce) Blust of Cincinnati, Ohio, a brother Christopher Pease of the Dominican Republic, two sisters Cindy Goehle of Lockport, New York, Elizabeth Bluski of Indiana and a sister-in-law Gayle Pease.  He is also survived by six grandchildren, John Robert, Hannah Catherine and Maddie Miriam Christopher, Grace Ellen and William Marcel Rogers and Bruce Robert Blust. He was employed by Defense Mapping Agency as a Cartographer, a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran,  a member of numerous organizations, the Smithsonian Institute, Florida White Rabbit Breeders, World Wide Life Fund, Dutch Rabbit Breeders, Wounded Warriors, VFW, American Legion, American Veteran’s Foundation, St. Joseph’s Indian School, History Book Club, United States Olympic Committee, Vietnam Veterans Association, the American Cancer Society, Running Strong for American Indian Youth, AARP and the Missouri Archeological Society. Memorial Gathering at 12:00 Noon, Monday, May 3, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri followed by Memorial Service at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Billy Adams of DeSoto, Missouri officiating.  Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

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Esther Lucille Moss, age 92 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at Scenic Nursing and Rehab Center in Herculaneum, Missouri.  She was born March 27, 1918 in Elsinore, Missouri the daughter of the late Dennis and Beulah (nee Julian) Jarrett.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, William Loyd Moss, 10/20/97, two brothers, Ottis Lee Jarrett and Clifford Willard Jarrett, brothers-in-law, Hollis “Doc” Ward and Elmer Brown. She is survived by sons, Carmon E. (Ruth E.) Moss and Elvis Moss both of Pevely, three grandchildren, Reba Sullentrop, St. Louis, Missouri, Jeffrey Lee (Debbie) Moss of Florida, Dennis Moss and a great-granddaughter LeAnn Moss, sisters, Phyllis Ward of Mill Springs, Missouri and Dorothy Brown of St. Ann, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 3, 2010 with services at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Randy Gray, Pastor of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church of God, Festus, Missouri.  Graveside services 12:00 Noon, Tuesday May 4, 2010 at Mill Springs Cemetery, Mill Springs, Missouri.

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Bobby L. Robinson, age 70 of Bonne Terre, MO, passed April 30, 2010 in Bonne Terre, MO (due to Cancer). He was a Truck driver. Born October 20, 1939 in Paragould, Arkansas, he was the son of the late William David Robinson and Arite (nee Adams) Robinson. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (nee Labee) Hastings Robinson; Children: William (Paula) Robinson, De Soto, MO, Michael (Edyie) Robinson, Fletcher, MO, Scott (Lisa) Robinson, De Soto, MO; Step-children: Jim (Cindy) Hastings, De Soto, MO, Tina (Allen) Hammond, Bonne Terre, MO; (preceded in death by siblings: Sammy Robinson, James Robinson and Wilma Booth); Grandchildren: 6 grandchildren:  Brooke Young, Krystin, Marissa, Logan, Hailee and Megan Robinson; 4 step-grandchildren:  Christopher Hastings, Jennifer Hastings- Brakeville, Valerie Lyons and Allen Hammond, II; Step Great-Grandchildren: Dalton and Kenady Lyons, Alexis Hastings, Aylss and William Brakeville. Algabil-Freedom Lodge 636 AF&AM, Mehlville, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 11 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Jimmy Rhives. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, May 2, 2010 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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