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Russell Wiley
died on
February 1, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City,
MO at the age of 78. He was born on August 8, 1931 in Belgrade, MO. He
was the son of Robert LeRoy & Mae Frances (nee Moser) Wiley. He is
survived by his wife Wanda L. (nee Hatridge) WIley of De Soto, MO; three
daughters, Mona (TIm) May of Panama City Beach, FL; Anita R. Wiley of
Sunrise Beach MO; and Toni (Kevin) Cooke of De Soto, MO; and one son
Robert "Bob" Wiley of St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren, Tim May II,
Russell LaFloure, Shawna Via, Tara Coooke, & Kelly Cooke. He was
preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings, Timothy Wiley,
Maxine Ritter, Irene Anderson, Lillian Basto, Elenora Mackley, Georgia
Dickey, John WIley, Jim Wiley, & Verneal Burt. Mr. Wiley served in the
United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired from Chrysler
Corp. where he worked as a Maintenance Superintendent.
Visitation: Wed. Feb.
3, 2010 4 - 8 PM. Visitation Location: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home. Service: Thurs. Feb. 4, 2010, 11 AM. Service Location:
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Sheryl Christopher,
51, of DeSoto, entered into rest on February 2, 2010 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. Born March 27, 1958 in St. Louis;
she was the loving daughter of Larry and Barbara (Green) Smith of Terre
du Lac, Bonne Terre, MO. She is survived by her loving husband, Wade A
Christopher of DeSoto. Sheryl was a legal assistant for Bray &
Singletary Law Firm in Florida (worked out of home office in Orlando
Florida). She enjoyed modeling, fishing and traveling. She loved family
gatherings. Mrs. Christopher is also survived by a son Carter S.
Christopher III of DeSoto; Father-in-law, Wade Christopher Jr.,
Hastings, Florida; four brothers: Mark (Mary Beth) Smith of DeSoto,
Randall (Judy) Smith of Hillsboro, Brian (Keith) Smith of Hillsboro and
Scott (Michelle) Smith of DeSoto; a brother-in-law: William Christopher
of Columbia, South Caroline, and sister-in-law, Beverly Jinkens of
Oklahoma. Funeral service were officiated by Pastor Cletus Reed under
the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Services were held
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge
Cemetery, DeSoto. The family would like donations to go to the National
Mutliple Sclerosis Society, Gateway Area Chapter, Tribute & Memorials
Gifts, P.O. Box 60763, St. Louis, MO 63160-0763. |
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Alissa Deana Goedecke-Blanton, 23, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 8, 2010 in Orlando Florida. She worked for the AT & T Wireless Call Center in Orlando, was a graduate of Jefferson College, and was a member of the Journey Christian Church. Born September 9, 1986 in Festus, MO to Connie (Danny) Hassell of Festus, MO and Mark Goedecke. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Brent Blanton of Cocoa, FL, sister, Ashley Hassell and brother, Luke Hassell. Memorial Service: Thursday, February 18, 2010. Time: 11:00am. Service Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 221 Brierton Lane, Crystal City, MO. Interment: Private |
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Francine Kley, 46, of Hillsboro passed away February 9, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Kley was a homemaker. Born August 3, 1963, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of Arthur Schlef of Chesterfield and the late Elnora (Redfern) Schlef. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Marvin "Perry" Kley Jr. of Hillsboro; one son, Andrew Paul Kley of Hillsboro; two daughters: Beth Brown of Hillsboro and Sarah Ann Kley of Hillsboro; one grandson, Joseph Brown; one brother, Clarence (Linda) Schlef of DeSoto and 12 sisters: Patricia Schlef of Hillsboro, Ellen (Juan) Najera of Barnhart, Thelma Matthews of Kansas City, Wanda Luber of St. Charles, Cheryl (Chris) Queen of Bonne Terre, Edna (Mike) Stevens of Bonne Terre, Debbie (John) Thomas of Festus, Betty (Alvin) Richards of DeSoto, Mary (Jim) Wells of Chesterfield, Donna (Joe) Cordes of O"Fallon, Doris (Steve) Kuhlenbeck of Arizona and Bonnie (Mike) Byciuk of Arizona. Funeral services were held February 13, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Derry Bowling. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10820 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 220, St. Louis 63128, Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Elmer E. “Buck” Massa, age 84, of Cadet, Missouri, formerly of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1926 in Delta, Missouri the son of the late Alma Emaline (nee Goodwin) and Elmer Joseph Massa. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Joyce Lee (nee Warner) Massa, daughters Janet Lee (Bill Pollard) Massa of Pevely, Elizabeth “Becky” (Michael) Green of Blackwell, Missouri and Lorri Ann Williams of Blackwell, sons Elmer “Joe” (Caren) Massa of St. Charles, Missouri, Tony (Lisa) Massa of Blackwell, Mark Alan Massa of Pevely and Angelo (Sheryl) Massa of DeSoto, Missouri. Also surviving are brothers Samuel (the late Jane) Massa of Advance, Missouri and Rev. Clinton (the late Marie) Massa of Marble Hill, Missouri, a sister Evelyn (the late Robert) Ricardi of Washington, Missouri and “62 plus” grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter Caren Denise Davis, a brother Lemuel (the late Betty) Massa, a sister Mildred Froman, grandchildren Bradley Clark, Jacob Laiben, Amanda Davis and Rev. Rick Avila, Sr., and great-grandson Ricky Joe Avila, Jr. He was a retired serviceman for Home Service Gas in Barnhart, Missouri, a member of MaGee Chapel Church in Marble Hill, a member of American Legion #253 in Festus and a Navy veteran of WW II. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 12, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri with funeral services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 13, 2010 officiated by Rev. Clinton Massa. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to the American Heart Association. |
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Sophia Ottie Pierce died on February 10, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO at the age of 82. She was born on June 18, 1927 in Belle, MO . She was the daughter of Mose and Clara (Rogers) Withouse. She is survived by her children, Melba (Clyde) Gabbert of Lonedell, MO; Judy (Earl) Zumwalt of Barnhart, MO; Mary Bockskopf of Imperial, MO; Ronald (Brenda Chastain) Pierce of House Springs, MO; Glen "Rick" (Angela) Pierce of Park Hills, MO; Kenneth (Evelyn Brakefield) Pierce of Festus, MO; Daughter-in-law, Jill Pierce of Festus, MO; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Vaughn of De Soto, MO; and Marie Howell of De Soto, MO. She was preceded in death by one son Dale Pierce; and two siblings, Sarah Deaton and Ray Withouse; one son-in-law, Ken Bockskopf. Visitation: Fri., Feb 12, 2010, 4 - 8 PM. Visitation Location: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Service: Sat., Feb. 13, 2010, 11 AM. Service Location; Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home Int. Woodlawn Cemetery. |
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Beth Ann
Teague, age 44, of Festus, Missouri passed
away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Ironton, Missouri August 23, 1965 the daughter of Betty
Rose (nee Anderson) Moorehouse of DeSoto, Missouri and Marvin H. Young
of Sullivan, Missouri. In addition to her parents she is survived by
her step-father Allen Moorehouse, daughters Amanda (Erick) Hallenberger
of Festus, Missouri and Diana Brakefield of Arnold, Missouri, a
granddaughter Nephena Hallenberger, brothers David H. (Cindy) Young of
Festus and Marvin W. Young of Pevely, sisters Emily (David) Prosser of
DeSoto and Tammy (Bill) Mitchell of Imperial, Missouri, step-brother
Daniel Moorehouse of Texas and step-sister Tammy (Brian) Self of
Hillsboro, Missouri. She was a
member of the Radiant Life Pentecostal Church of Festus. Visitation at
Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely from 10:00 A.M. Saturday,
February 20, 2010 until time of service at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Randy
Gray of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church officiating. |
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Grace A. Sherbutte,
56, Desoto passed away Febrary 10, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Sherbutte was
a homemaker and a member of Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church.
Born November 21, 1953, in Port H, Michigan. She was the daughter of
the late William and Sarah (Meyers) Kilbourn. She is survived by her
husband, Fred Sherbutte of DeSoto; two sons: Dale Sherbutte of Michigan
and Jeff Sherbutte of Michigan; three daughters: Tammy Sherbutte of
Michigan,Tina Frost of DeSoto and Sherry Sherbutte of DeSoto; one
brother, Chuch Kilbourn of Michigan; one sister, Mary Fosterof Michigan;
and two grandchildren: Jeffrey II and Tyeshia. She was preceded in
death by one daughter, Debbie Motta; and three brothers: Danny Kilbourn,
Billy Kilbourn and Leo Kilbourn. Funeral services were held February 15,
2010 at Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church officated by the Rev.
Rudy and Tim Theissan. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to Peace Tabernavcle United Pentecostal Church.
Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Homer L. Couch, 93, of DeSoto passed away February 11, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Couch worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad. Born April 13, 1916 in Ware, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Mary A. (Coleman) Couch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae G. (Miller) Couch. He is survived by seven sons: Winthie Couch of Fredericktown, James Couch of Caledonia, Kenneth Couch of Steelville, Gary Couch of Steelville, Homer E. Couch of Elsberry, Walter Couch of DeSoto and Royce Couch of Las Vegas, Nevada; four daughters: Marilyn Chandler of Barnhart, Margaret Ann Howell of Elbserry, Nancy McCutchen of DeSoto and Robin Ramsey of DeSoto; 31 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Lester Couch, Ralph Couch, William Couch and Raymond Couch; and two sisters: Rosa Moss and Sylvia Couch. Funeral services were held February 15, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Bruce Tegg. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery in Dittmer. Memorials may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation or the Railroad Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Roxanna Lynn
Dennis, 51, of Park Hills, Missouri passed
away Feburary 11, 2010 at Parkland Health Center at Parkland Health
Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born in Festus, Missouri
November 20, 1958 the daughter of Norma Ruth (nee Waters) Burley of
Festus and the late Carl Leroy Burley. In addition to her mother she is
survived by her husband Andy Dennis of Park Hills, daughter Jamie Dennis
of Bismarck, Missouri and son Anthony Dennis of Bismarck, a
granddaughter Allison Dennis, sister Brenda (the late Steven)
Moszczenski of Festus, three brothers Karl W. Burley of Festus, Barry
(Tammy) Burley of DeSoto, Timothy (Tracy) Burley of Bonne Terre,
Missouri, mother-in-law Betty Dennis and father-in-law Charles Dennis of
Festus. Memorial Services
pending. Interment Festus Methodist Cemetery. |
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Baby Justin Hartwell, cherished infant son of Jason and Mina (Worthy) Hartwell of DeSoto, was born and passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2010. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters: Olivia and Isabella Hartwell, grandparents: Gail and Ralph Lauder of Huntsville, AL, Jackie (Mike Hartwig) Hartwell of Arnold, MO and James Hartwell of DeSoto, MO, great grandmother: Constance Moelm of St Louis, MO, uncle and aunt: Trey (Cherie) Worthy of Meridianville, AL, aunt and uncle: Margaret (Dan) Handwerker of Memphis, TN, and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Reverend Dr. Michael Rose officiated the service on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. The family would like donations to go to March of Dimes, Missouri Chapter, 11829 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. |
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Rosa Marie
Moss, age 91, of DeSoto, Missouri passed away
Thursday, February 11, 2010 at The Villas Nursing Center in DeSoto. She
was born in Ware, Missouri August 26, 1918 the daughter of the late Mary
Annie (nee Coleman) and Walter Jeff Couch. Also preceding her in death
was husband Orin Moss, two brothers Lester Lee (the late Mickey) Couch,
William Walter (the late Betty) Couch and a sister-in-law Mae Couch.
She is survived by a brother
Homer Leo Couch of DeSoto, two nieces Marilyn Chandler of Barnhart and
Robin (fiance’ Bob Johnson) Ramsey of DeSoto. She was a member of
Fairview Christian Church, Festus, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard
Funeral Home, Festus from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, February 13,
2010. Funeral services Sunday February 14, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with
Brother Bob Thebeau, Pastor of First Freewill Baptist Church of DeSoto
officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City,
Missouri. |
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Joyce D. Baker,
78, of DeSoto, passed away at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on
Saturday, February 13, 2010. She was a retired machine operator at
Tension Envelope. She enjoyed watching TV, spending time with her family
and loved her 2 pug dogs. Born December 30, 1931, in Dubuque, Iowa to
the late Harold and Letha (Lyons) Duggan. She is survived by her loving
husband: Ivan Baker, son: Richard Nelson of DeSoto, MO, daughter: Kathy
Kemp of Pittsburg, CA, brothers: Carl Duggan of Cedar Rapids, IA and
Richard Duggan of Hanover, IL, sister: Pat Winger of Dubuque, IA, 5
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Deacon Ed Boyer officiated the
service on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 1:00pm at Mahn Funeral Home
DeSoto Chapel. The family would like donations to go to St. Rose Of
Lima Adopt An Angel Program. |
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Tina Short-Tuttle was born on September 27, 1956 in Bonne Terre, MO. She was the daughter
of Elvis W. "Buck" Richards and Mary Louise (nee Smith) Edwards. She
died on February 13, 2010 in De Soto at the age of 53. She is survived
by her son James (Trisha) Short of Hillsboro, MO; four grandchildren: Haylee Melissa Short, Nicholas Ray Short, Reagan August-Christine Short,
and James Elwood Short; one sister Mary Rose (Dan) Nieman of Bella
Vista, Arkansas; a niece Nanette Prather-Fletcher; a nephew Brandon
Courtois; great nieces: Shayla Courtois, Savana Prather-Fletcher, Ashley
Prather-Fletcher, and Heather Prather-Fletcher; great nephews: Tyler
Courtois and Logan Courtois; her step mother, Roseanne Richards of De
Soto, MO; step siblings: Ricky Coleman, Mary Jane Price, Ed (Stephanie)
Coleman, Carmen (John) Litton, and Kathy (Bill) Thompson; and
step nieces and nephews and step great nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents and one son, David Richards Short.
Visitation:
Mon., Feb. 15, 2010,
9 AM- Noon.
Visitation Location: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Service:
Mon. Feb. 15, 2010,
Noon.
Service Location: Dietrich-Mothershead
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Lois Gertrude Kiss, age 85, of
Pevely, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010 at her
residence. She was born in Herculaneum August 9, 1924 the daughter of
the late Mary (nee Cunningham) and Frank Litton. She is survived by her
daughter Shirley DeGeare and husband Tom of Arnold, Missouri and son
Bruce Dickey of Pevely, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband Frank Kiss, a son Gary Dickey,
sisters Leona “Sis” Kelpe, Ann (the late Clifford) Rittenberry,
Geraldine (the late Frank) Simpson, Marge Mills and Thelma “Dane”
Farrell, brothers Willie “Red” (the late Ruby) Litton, Edward (the late
Irene) Litton and Roy (the late Florence) Litton. She was a retired
maintenance worker at Carter Carburetor in St. Louis, Missouri, member
of United Auto Workers and a member of the Herculaneum-Pevely Baptist
Church. Private family services conducted at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral
Home in Pevely with interment in Herculaneum Cemetery, Herculaneum,
Missouri. Memorials preferred to Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital in
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Hilda
Johnson-Tharp, age 70, of Arnold, Missouri
passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010 at St. Anthony’s de Greeff Hospice
House in South St. Louis County, Missouri. She was born in Festus,
Missouri December 13, 1939 the daughter of the late Trula A. (nee Wray)
and Wilber Lee Ferguson. She is survived by her husband Michael K.
Tharp of Arnold, Missouri, daughter Tileta (Rev., Dr. Howell) Burkhead
of Houston, Missouri, son Lee E. Johnson of Forrest City, Arkansas,
brother Rev. Wilbur E. “Menk” (Valene) Ferguson of Festus, sisters Ovela
“Sissy” Ferguson of Festus Charlotte (Donald) Sutton of Victoria, Texas,
grandchildren Russ (Anna) Johnson, Sarah (Matt) Cox, Amy (Brandon) Abeln,
Jim Burkhead, Emily (Jeremiah) Nichols and Ashley Johnson, and 6
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceding in
death by her first husband Rev. Roy E. Johnson, brothers LaVerne Lee
Ferguson, Irvin Ferguson and Louis R. “Bob” Ferguson.
She retired from Southwestern Bell as a
Senior Reports Clerk and was a member of First Baptist Church of Fenton,
Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to
8:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 with Funeral Service at 2:00 P.M.
Thursday, February 18, 2010. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens,
Crystal City with Dr. John Greever, Pastor of First Baptist Church of
Fenton officiating. Memorials preferred to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box
3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607-3000. |
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Stephen Jesse Schaffer, age 56, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at his residence. He was born in St. Louis June 20, 1953 the son of the late Dorothy Mae (nee Moyers) and Steve James Schaffer. He is survived by his wife Carol (nee Hill) Schaffer, daughters Jamie (Tom) Harlow of Indianapolis, Indiana, Kelly (Vance) Bailey of St. Louis and Stephanie (Tim) Seago of St. Louis, grandsons Jonathon and Luke Harlow and Stephen Seago, brothers Mike Schaffer of Imperial, Missouri, Mark (Julie) Schaffer of Phoenix, Arizona, Paul (Kay) Schaffer of Festus, Missouri, sister Janet Northcutt of St. Louis and mother-in-law Geraldine Hill of Festus. He was a sales/electrical engineer at Fuses Unlimited (Delaware Electronics), a member of IEEE, YMCA of South County and Sigma Tau Gamma of Rolla, Missouri. Memorial Mass 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Mary Mother of the Church, 5901 Kerth Road, St. Louis, Missouri officiated by Deacon Richard Coffman. Memorials preferred to BJC Hospice or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. |
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Alvin C. Cook
died on February 16, 2010 at his residence in Festus, MO at the age of
60. He was born on December 29, 1949 in St. Louis County, MO. He was
the son of the late James Richard Cook and Virginia K. (nee Bower) Cook
of De Soto, MO. He is survived by his mother Virginia Cook of De Soto,
MO; three sisters, Sandra Medlock of Festus, MO; Virginia Tanner of
Fredericktown, MO; Victoria Greenwell of Festus, MO; two
brothers, Darrel Cook of Aurora, CO; and Freddie Cook of St. Robert, MO.
Mr. Cook was a member of the Radiant Life Church of Festus. He was also
a member of VFW Post 1831. The funeral service will be at 7 PM at the
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto, MO on Thursday Feb. 18,
2010. Burial will be located at the National Cemetery at Jefferson
Barracks on Friday Feb. 19, 2010 @ 10:30 AM (cemetery time) - Family and
Friends are encouraged to be at the Dietrich Funeral Home Friday @ 9 AM
to follow the funeral procession to the National Cemetery at Jefferson
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Theodore L.
"Ted" Sobba died on February 16, 2010 at his residence in De Soto,
MO. He was born on December 27, 1964 in Festus, MO. He was the
son of Eugene "Gene" & Rosemary (nee Smith) Sobba. Ted is survived by
two brothers, Pete Sobba of Blackwell & Mitch (Laura) Sobba of
Blackwell; and on sister, Meleah (Ray) Paddock of De Soto, MO. He was
preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tim Sobba.
Visitation Fri. Feb. 19, 2010,
5 - 8 PM.
Visitation Location:
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Service:
Sat. Feb. 20, 2010,
11 AM. Service Location:
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Bryan Paro,
52, DeSoto passed away on February 17, 2010 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital,St.
Louis. Born September 2, 1957. He was the son of the late Harold and
Marie (nee Hoetker) Paro. He was preceded in death by a son, Phillip
Cory Paro. Bryan is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie (nee Hardin)
Paro of DeSoto; his three daughters: Angelina Cane of Festus, Stephanie
Paro of DeSoto and Emily Paro of Cedar Hill; four grandchildren: Morgan,
Clayton, Logan and Carson; Special parents: Ewell and Rose Littell of
Hazelwood; a sister, Tamara (Keith) Krewson, Winchester, Missouri. He
leaves behind several nieces, nephews, brothers & sister-in-laws. Mr
Paro was a Crew Chief Technician for Servpro of North Jefferson County
in Imperial. He was a member of the St. Louis Auto Racing Club; he loved
the outdoors. He loved his daughters and grandchildren. Rev. Jeremy
Muniz officiated the funeral service. Funeral arrangements were under
the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. The family would like
donations to go to the DeSoto Food Pantry, 12405 State Road 21, DeSoto,
Missouri 63020 or Contact DeSoto, 705 E. Stone Street, DeSoto, MO 63020. |
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Irvine Marie Marsala, age 57, of Dittmer, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents the late Mary (nee Maher) and Irving Crosby. She is survived by her husband Gregory Marsala, sister Dawn (Michael W.) Doss of Arnold, Missouri and brother Daniel I. (Ann M.) Crosby of Hallsville, Missouri. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Louis J. Crosby who was killed in the Vietnam War. She was a private duty home health care assistant and 17 year volunteer for the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Memorial gathering 12:30 P.M. with memorial service 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Christian Fellowship Assembly, 3483 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, Missouri with Pastor Joseph C. Prance officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Affton, Missouri. Memorials preferred to St. Anthony’s Charity Fund or the Gateway Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America. |
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Robert Eugene Koester, age 83, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born March 19, 1926 in Festus the son of the late Eulah (nee Harris) and Rosco Koester. He is survived by a daughter Carol Ann (Bill) Parker of Texas and son Robert E. Koester, Jr. of Germany, grandchildren Bradley and Ryan Parker, sisters Virginia (Clem) Gilliam of Festus and Mary E. (the late Jacob “Dan”) Richardson of St. Louis, brother David (the late Genevieve Staley) Koester of Festus and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Alfred (the late Gloria) Koester and Raymond (Verna survives) Koester and an infant sister Rita Fay Koester. He was a retired glassworker from PPG Industries in Crystal City, Missouri and served in the Navy during WW II. He was a member of Fairview Christian Church of Festus and held life memberships in the VFW #3777 and AmVets #42 veterans organizations. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 23, 2010 with funeral services 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri with Rev. Norm Bell, pastor of Fairview Christian Church of Festus and Rev. Gary Pruitt, pastor of Community Christian Church of Farmington, Missouri officiating. Memorials preferred to the Disabled American Veterans. |
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Michael William Schleeper, age 60, of Arnold, Missouri passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was born February 25, 1949 in Alton, Illinois the son of the late Betty (nee Hutchinson) and Joseph Schleeper. He is survived by his wife Elaine Joyce (nee Williams) Schleeper, sister Doris Lahay and husband Jim of Wildwood, Missouri, brother Joe Schleeper and wife Connie of Rock Hill, Missouri, step-daughter Pamela Leutzinger and husband Mike of Bonne Terre, Missouri, 3 grandchildren Leslie Brooke Bishop, Alex Dane Leutzinger and Shelby Rae Leutzinger. Also surviving are nieces, Stephani, Jennifer and Jessica Schleeper and nephews Joseph Schleeper, Keith and Rob Lahay. Michael was employed as an Internal Auditor with Ralston Purina in St. Louis, Missouri. A Memorial Mass to be celebrated at Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Brentwood, Missouri. Memorials preferred to the National Kidney Foundation. |
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John Eugene Statzel, 73, of St. Louis, passed away on February 19, 2010 at his home. He was born March 4, 1936 in St. Louis; the son of the late Andrew John and Anna (Heaton) Statzel. John was retired member of Graphic Communications International Union; a printer for Buxton-Skinner. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing golf. Mr. Statzel was the father of Paul Statzel, St. Louis and David Statzel, Denver, Colorado; grandfather of Maren; brother of RosemaryBaumstark of St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Andy, David, and Robert Statzel and three sisters: Ruby Canepa, Mable and Betty. The services were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. |
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William E. Koehler, age 76, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born September 20, 1933 in Vandalia, Illinois the son of the late Clarence Edward Koehler Sr. and Cleda (nee Strobel) Skaggs. He is survived by his wife Shirley (nee Aubuchon) Koehler, daughter Cathy (Mark) Linhorst of Festus, sisters Norma (the late George) Fenwick of Festus and Mary Lou (Oscar) Roth of Festus, step-sisters Trula M. Skaggs of Dallas, Texas and Loretta Faye (John “Buddy”) Oldham of Pevely, Missouri, step-brothers Lionel (Barbara) Skaggs of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Wayne T. (the late Eva) Skaggs of Festus and John (Janet) Skaggs of Herculaneum, grandchildren Shane (Maggie) Dixon of Overland Park, Kansas, Tara (Nathan) Swafford of Festus, Erica (Will) Folk of Desloge, Missouri and Kelsey Koehler of De Soto, Missouri. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father Wendell R. Skaggs, son Gary Koehler, brothers Clarence E. Koehler, Jr. and Bobby Dean Koehler and a grandson Jered Koehler. He was a retired maintenance superintendent at River Cement Corp. and had served in the Missouri National Guard. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P. M. Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Funeral services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the funeral home with Fr. John Kerber, pastor of Church of Our Lady, Festus officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. |
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Linda Sue Girardier died on February 22, 2010 at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO at the age of 61 years.. She was born December 15, 1948 in Independence, MO. She was the daughter of Lonnie and Mabel (nee Wright) Marshall. She is survived by her children: Elizabeth (Chris) Costopoulos, Florala, Al, Helen (Richard) Knickmeyer, Imperial, MO, Jennifer Wagner, Belleville, IL, Sheila (Rick) Julius, Sullivan, MO and Tracie (Jeff) Greibel, Ft. Wayne, IN; Siblings: Barbara Faulkner, Kansa City, MO and Larry Marshall, Kansas City, MO; 10 Grandchildren, Krista & Victoria Costopoulos, Nathaniel Wagner, Jo Ann Faulkner, Dean, Charlie, Robert, and Edward (Ammie) Julius, Courtney Rushing, and Eric Greibel; Five Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Karl E. Girardier, Siblings, Sandy Marshall, Thomas Marshall, Virginia Westone, James Marshall, Ralph Marshall, and Doris Wilson. |
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Harold A. McCord,
Jr., 64, of DeSoto passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. Born February 12, 1946
in Chicago Heights, Illinois; he was the son of the late Harold A. and
Helen (Powers) McCord,Sr. Harold is survived by his loving wife, Ruby M.
(Dunn) McCord of DeSoto. Mr. McCord was lead man-fitter at Ben Hur
Steel Worx making steel beams. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Most of
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Cora Jewell Pruitt-Welch, age 79, of Venus, Texas passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas. She was born in Campbell, Missouri December 20, 1930 the daughter of the late Bertha (nee DePew) and George Hampton Washington. Also preceding her in death were husbands John Pruitt and John Welch, and a sister Ruby (the late Bill) Drupe. She is survived by sons John C. Pruitt of Provo, Utah, Glenn Patrick Pruitt of Crystal City, Missouri, daughters Patricia (Eric) Glover of Crystal City, Colleen (Ron) Smith, Washington state, Mary Ann (Ed) Ryland of Houston, Texas, brother James (Anette) Hampton of Arlington, Texas, sister Edna (the late Dosey) Haynes, Campbell, Missouri, 22 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren. Mrs. Pruitt-Welch was employed in the healthcare industry as a certified Nurses Aide. Graveside services at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 1, 2010 at Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus, Missouri with Bro. James Hampton of Arlington, Texas officiating. |
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Tommy Gene Thompson
died on February 25, 2010 at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St.
Louis, MO at the age of 58 years, 3 months and 5 days. He was born
November 20, 1951 in Valles Mines, MO. He is survived by his Wife, Terri
Dement-Thompson, Arnold, MO; two Daughters, Renee (James) Compton,
Potosi, MO and Terri Lee (Matthew) Williams, Festus, MO; Siblings: Ellen
(Lloyd) Elfrank, Brownsville, TX, Carol (Dennis) Bourgeois, De Soto, MO,
Fred "Joe" (Dee) Thompson, Festus, MO, Roger Thompson, St. Charles, MO,
James R. (Marlis) Thompson, Sullivan, MO; Grandchildren, Abbigail,
Chloe, Logan Compton, Madieson Smith, Makayla Murdock, Rayna Murdock,
Clay "Pete" Murdock. He is preceded in death by his parents; two
Brothers, Jerry and Michael Thompson; one Sister, Sharon Moore.
Visitation:
March 1, 2010, 9 AM - 11 AM. Visitation Location: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Service: March 1, 2010, 11 AM.
Service Location:
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Wilbur Guy Hummell, age 81, of Festus, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010 at his son’s residence in Festus. He was born August 15, 1928 in Hillsboro, Iowa the son of the late Jeneva (nee Lyon) and Guy Hummell. He is survived by his wife Zella “Sandy” (nee Story) Hummell, sons Larry (Debra) Hummell of DeSoto, Missouri, Jerry (Melissa) Hummell of Festus, Ron (Roxanne) Hummell of Festus, daughters Connie (Paul) Hartman of Imperial, Missouri, Charlene (Jim) Bradford of Festus, Carla (Larry Kennedy) of Barnhart, Missouri, a brother Arlo (Marilyn) Hummell of Grant’s Pass, Oregon, a sister Donna Jean Parks of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 23 Grandchildren and 27 Great-Grandchildren. He retired as a Maintenance Engineer from Union Electric. Memorial Services Pending. Donations preferred to Hematite United Methodist Church, c/o Larry LaRose, 2077 Sunnyside Road, Festus, Missouri. |
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Wendell P. Humphres, 69, of Valles Mines, passed away on February 27, 2010 at his home. Born October 9, 1940 in Vina, Alabama; the son of the late Cleve and Nettie (Hamn) Humphres. He is survived by his loving wife, Jetta (Harris) Humphres. Wendell was a mold maker for Saint-Go-Bin Containers. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union, and President of the Flint Workers Union. He loved working on cars. Mr. Humphres was the dear father of Phillip (Linda) Humphres, Hillsboro, Robert (Melissa) Humphres, DeSoto and Anthony (Brenna) Humphres of Valles Mines; dear grandfather of eleven grandchildren: Wendell, Crystal, Melissa, Robert, Erich, Ryan, Travis, Austin, Evan, Andy and Alex; dear great-grandfather of nine grandchildren: Dalton, Jacob, Makayla, Brody, Caliegh, Tyler, Layla, Samantha and Miraha; a brother Chester Humphres of Vina, AL and two sisters, Imogene Mc Clain of Birmingham, AL and Esterene Blackburn of Vina, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Arlin Humphres, Roy Humphres, R.C. Humphres and Orville Humphres and a sister, Gladys Powell. Rev. Gene Moses officiated the service on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:00am under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. The family would like donations to be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 10851 Business 21, Hillsboro, Mo 63050. |
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Alice
Zimmerly, 67, of Festus, passed away on
February 27, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was a former
para professional for special education and a member of Victoria
Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Amvets and was involved
in Pony Bird and the Jefferson County Home for Exceptional Ones Co-Op.
Born August 11, 1942, in Kimmswick to the late Clyde and Ehrline (Evans)
Oglesby.She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Leroy
Zimmerly Sr., son: Leroy Zimmerly Jr of Bonne Terre, MO, daughters: Kim
Zimmerly of St Louis, MO and Linda Zimmerly of Festus, MO, special
nephew: Scott Bartlett of Hillsboro, brother: Mark (Mary) Oglesby of
Fenton, MO, sisters: Mary Ann(Allen) Ader of Desoto, MO and Janet (the
late Homer) Ketcherside of DeSoto, MO, and grandchildren: Amanda
Zimmerly of Pevely, MO and Josh and Ellie Bartlett of Hillsboro, MO. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter:
Sandra Zimmerly, brother: Clyde Oglesby and sisters: Rosella Wood and
Irma Bartlett. Nancy Hollingsworth officiated services on Wednesday,
March 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home
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Mildred “Micki” Hagler Lane, age 100 of De Soto, Missouri; formerly of Yucaipa, CA, passed away February 28, 2010 at The Villas in De Soto, Missouri. Born November 13, 1909 in Monett, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Elisha and Blanche (nee Combs) Hagler. She worked with the Surveying Dept. at Amerada Oil Co. She was married to the late C. Jack Lane. She is survived by her two daughters: Sue Robinson, Hacienda Heights, CA and Jo Ann Givens, Corpus Christi, TX, one sister: Edwinna L. White, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one sister, Mary Margaret Higgins), two nieces: Sharron Moore, De Soto, MO and Mary Hagler White, Cambridge, MA, one nephew: John A. White, De Soto, MO, (preceded in death by one nephew, Frederick Michael “Mike” Higgins), Grandchildren: Nancy Leviton, Robert Robinson, William Lane Givens (preceded in death by one grandchild, Charles Lee Givens) and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Memorial service is Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto, Missouri. Rev. Darlene Payne, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials to the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church-Music Dept., 1004 Rock Rd., De Soto, MO 63020. |
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Joseph L. “Joey” Miller, Jr., age 21, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. He was born February 26, 1989 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Carol (nee Desmond) and Joseph Lynn Miller, Sr. of Festus, Missouri. He is survived by grandparents, Janet and Steve Johnson of Festus, Lynn Miller of Doniphan, Missouri, Alkilenia Desmond of Owensboro, Kentucky, brothers Jonathan and Jesse Miller of Festus, sister Allie (fiance’ Ben French) Miller of Festus and nephew Carter James French. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Harold Desmond of Owensboro, Kentucky, great-grandparents Gordon “Bud” and Mary “Dude” Miller, James and Ann Downs. He was employed as a sign maker for Stephen Sign Company in Imperial, Missouri. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely officiated by Rev. Gene Moses of De Soto, Missouri. Interment Herculaneum Cemetery, Herculaneum, Missouri. |
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Fred D. Whitehead, age 73 of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away February 28 at Hillcrest Care Center, DeSoto, Missouri. He was born July 6, 1936 in De Soto, Missouri, he was the son of the late Fred Daniel and Zelma Emma (nee Zufall) Whitehead. He was the Owner of Vess Soda Distributorship for the area; later worked for Dee Gee’s/Queen’s Market, Hillsboro, Missouri. He is survived by his wife Faye (nee Williams) Whitehead of Hillsboro, Missouri, one daughter: Tamara “Tammy” (Richard) Graham, Hillsboro, MO, two sons: Blaine (Kelly) Whitehead, Hillsboro, Missouri, Colby (Kristine) Whitehead, Hillsboro, Missouri, two sisters: Margaret (Don Sr.) Armbruster, De Soto, Missouri, Virginia (the late Bob) Silsby, Pamplin, Virginia, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a purchasing agent for Hillsboro Little League; Hillsboro R-3 School Board; 2nd District Commissioner for Jefferson County; belonged to the Poplar Rotocraft Assoc.; UF & CW #655; National Guard 1035th Maintenance Unit and a member of the First Baptist Church, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral service is Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto, Missouri. Rev. Dr. G. Michael Rose Officiating. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri. Visitation is Wednesday, March 3, 2010 4-8 PM Back to Top |
