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Grace "Marie" McClain-Gerber, age 90, of Pevely, Missouri passed
away at her residence Friday, January 1, 2010. She was born August 26,
1919 in Washington County, Missouri the daughter of the late Frances
(nee Anderson) and Montie White. She was preceded in death by husbands
Herbert J. McClain and Eugene Gerber. She is survived by a son Dunklin
Fire Chief Gary (Dianne) McClain of Pevely, Missouri, a sister Clara
Lynn Gamble of Park Hills, Missouri, grandchildren Gary (Jauneen)
McClain, Brian (Beth) McClain, Tim (Julie) McClain, Michele (Brian)
Darden and Michael (Meghan) McClain and 11 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by 17 brothers and sisters. She was retired from the
Prince Gardner Purse Manufacturing facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., Festus, Missouri
10:00 A.M. Sunday, January 3, 2010 with services at 1:00 P.M. officiated
by Deacon Jerry Stoverink of Festus, Missouri. Interment in Shepherd
Hills Cemetery, Barnhart, Missouri. Memorials preferred to the
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Betty Lou Pickell, age 72, of Crystal City, Missouri, formerly of
Olathe, Kansas passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at Crystal Oaks
Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born July 31, 1937 in
Nettleton, Arkansas the daughter of the late Bertha (nee Prince) and
George Williamson. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Wesly
Pickell who passed away April 1, 1998. She is survived by daughters
Jackie (Delven) Kling of Imperial, Missouri and Linda (the late Bill)
Laughlin of Justin, Texas, a son Mike (Pam) Pickell of Kansas City,
Missouri and 6 Grandchildren, Grant and Parker Kling, Jake and Ashley
Laughlin, Sara and Haylee Pickell. Brothers: Bill (the late Doretha)
Williamson of Topeka, Kansas, Clyde (the late Irene) Williamson of
Michigan, the late Leo (the late Dorothy) Williamson and the late Loyd
(the late Ruth) Williamson. Sisters: Maxine Boyd of Edgerton, Kansas,
Velda (Norman) McCracken of Edgerton, Kansas, the late Judy (the late
Ike) Wright and the late Pearl (the late Bob) Stanley. Betty was a
retired aircraft instrument manufacturing factory worker for Honeywell
Corporation in Olathe, Kansas and member of Cross Timbers Community
Church in Argyle, Texas. Visistation 12:00 Noon, Monday, January 4, 2010
at the Lawrence Funeral Chapel in Lawrence, Kansas with services at 1:00
P.M. with Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas. Memorials
preferred to the American Cancer Society. |
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Rose W. Beardslee, age 90 of Hillsboro, MO, passed away January 2, 2010 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Born Dec. 10, 1919 in Illmo, MO, she was the daughter of the late William Henry & Rose Missouri (Palmer) Shaw. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher at Hillsboro R-3 District. She was married to the late John R. Beardslee. She is survived by her children: Ruth Beardslee – St. Charles, MO, John C. (Darlene) Beardslee – Altenburg, MO, Robert D. (Sherie) Beardslee – Hillsboro, MO, Elizabeth (Michael) McKim – Dittmer, MO and Patricia Lou (John) Fischer – Manchester, MO, her brothers: William Henry Shaw, Jr. – Columbia, MO and Dr. Robert C. Shaw – Columbia, MO and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings: Gussie Schaffer, Helen Endrizzi, Mildred Russel, Emma Lea Fremont, & Hazel Adams. She was a volunteer and board Member of the Hillsboro Food Pantry, a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, NEA, and a member of theHillsboro United Methodist Church. Funeral Service is Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 11 AM at the Hillsboro United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. David Webster, Officiating. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery. Visitation: Friday January 8, 2010 from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hillsboro United Methodist Building Fund, Hillsboro Food Pantry, or the Hillsboro R-3 Public Schools Foundation. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. | |
Josephine E. "Jo" Cartee, age 80,
of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. She was born March
12, 1929 in Imperial, Missouri, the daughter of the late Mary (nee
Stockwell) and Thomas Stockwell. She was also preceded in death by her
husband John James "Jim" Cartee who passed away March 4, 2001. She is
survived by sons Jerry (Pam) Cartee of High Hill, Missouri and Ronald
(Peggy R.) Cartee of Crystal City. Daughter Nancy J. Cartee of Crystal
City. Grandchildren Tammy (Mike) Pritchett, Greg Cartee, Kevin Cartee
and Amanda (Josh) Barks. Great-Grandchildren April, Austin, Keanan and
Chase. Mrs. Cartee was a homemaker, member of Rock Presbyterian Church
in Imperial, the CIA Hall of DeSoto and the Red Hat Society. Visitation
at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday,
January 4, 2010. Funeral service 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at
the funeral home with Rev. Robert Hicks, pastor of St. Luke’s United
Church of Christ in Imperial officiating. Interment in Sacred Heart
Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri.
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George L. Huber, age 74, of De Soto, MO, passed away January 2, 2010 at his residence in De Soto, MO. He was a retired Final Inspector for General Motors Corporation. Born October 28, 1935 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Charles R. & Edna E. (nee Wamsganz) Huber. He is survived by his wife Shirley (nee Nauman) Huber and children: Chuck (Vickie) Huber – Arnold, MO, Joe (Matthew Dohm) Huber – Dallas, TX. Patricia (J. R.) Johnson – Dallas, TX. Grandchildren: Shawn Johnson & Sarah Huber. Great-Grandchildren: Colt Johnson. Member of: Mizpah Mount Moriah #40 AF & AM, and UAW #2250. Member of Church: Hope United Church of Christ, De Soto, MO. Memorial Service Date and Time: Tuesday January 5, 2010 @ 2 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Sharon Maddox. Place of Burial: Visitation: Tuesday January 5, 2010 from 1 – 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hope UCC Memorial Fund, PO Box 695, De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Back to Top |
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Nina
Leora Moore, age 95, of Festus,
Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Saturday, January
2, 2010 at Baisch Nursing Center, DeSoto, Missouri. She was born October
19, 1914 in Wayne Co., Missouri the daughter of the late Grace (Tidwell)
and Alfred Moore. She was married to Cecil Clifford Moore who preceded
her in death. She is survived by daughters Cecilia (Clemens) Werner and
Patsy L. Johnston, both of Festus, 7 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She has one
surviving sister Francis Cash of St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded
in death by sisters Elsie Nichols and Ruby Radford, and brothers Lloyd
Moore Lewis Moore and Leonard Moore. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home,
Festus after 12:30 P.M. with service at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 5,
2010 with Bro. John Weaver, Associate Pastor of Faith Baptist Church,
Festus officiating. Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal
City, Missouri.
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Robert L. Norris,
81 of DeSoto passed away January 4, 2010 in DeSoto. Mr. Norris was a
forklift driver for General Motors Corp. He was a Korean War veteran of
the U.S. Army and a member of VFW Post 3777 in Crystal City. Born
September 13, 1928, in St. Charles, Arkansas, he was the son of the late
William and Emma (Chadwick) Norris. He is survived by his wife, Joan
(Hanley) Norris of DeSoto; seven childen: Eddie (Debbie) Norris of
Hillsboro, Robert Norris Jr, of Florida, Mike Norris of DeSoto, Phyllis
(Carl) Flottmann of DeSoto, Helen (Norton) McMahan of Florida, Carrie
Justine of St Louis and Jesse (Judy) Campbell of Mississippi; 12
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
January 7, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated br Bro. Ron Follmer.
Burial was in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may
be made to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements were under
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Joseph Adam Boyer, 84 of DeSoto passed away at his residence on January 6, 2010. He was born July 27, 1925 at Old Mines; the son of the late Adam J. and Julia Boyer. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Susan (Johnson) Boyer of DeSoto. Mr. Boyer was self-employed as a contractor/carpenter; 50th year Carpenter's Local 2214, In 1943, Joe joined the Knights of Columbus; he was 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, Past Grand Knight, Past Pro-Life Chairman, Past District Deputy, member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto, and was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Joseph was the dear father of Janet (Randy) Basler of Washington, Sharon (Terry) Cunningham of Columbia, Pamela (Tom) Dietrich of Fenton, Robert Boyer of DeSoto and Edward (Cathy) Boyer of DeSoto; dear father-in-law of Anita Boyer of DeSoto. Mr. Boyer was the dear grandfather of Bran, Stacie, Adam, Dana, Nicole, Ben, Andrew, Joshua, Nathan, Ellena, Joseph, Justin, Terra and Kayla; dear great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Shelby, Weston, Ava, Alaynah, Ericka, Zachary, Olivia, Kaitlyn, Kassidy, Tyler, Shelby, Alayna, Morgan, Jacob, Sophia, and Dempsy; dear great-great-grandfather of Kylie. Mr. Boyer was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Francis "Frankie" Boyer, a grandson, Jacob Metz, a granddaughter, Tiffany Boyer-Earp and a great-grandchild, Dillon. Mass was Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM . The Mass was held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church officiated by Father Alexander Anderson. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. The funeral was held under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Richard "Rick"
E. Henry, 56, of Tulsa, OK (formerly of
Festus) passed away on January 6, 2010 at his residence. He was a
warehouse foreman for 19 years at Tyco Plastics before becoming a
forklift operator for United Warehouse. He was a United States Army
Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working in the yard and building
things. Born October 31, 1953, in Festus to Esther (Schumer) Henry and
the late Leroy Henry.He is survived by his loving wife Pamela (Russell)
Henry of Tulsa, OK; daughter: Tracy Henry of Festus; son: Travis Henry
of Festus; stepson, Cody Coleman of Olatha, KS; 1 grandchild, 3
stepgrandchildren; brothers: Gerald (Kathleen) Henry of Catoosa, OK,
Jeff (Kathy) Henry of Tulsa,OK, Donald (Beth) Henry of Bloomsdale, MO
and sisters: Debbie (the late Bill) Shepherd of Olympian Village, MO and
Sandra Henry of Festus. In addition to his father, he was preceded in
death by his brothers: Michael, Roger and Robert Henry. Funeral Service
will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:00pm at Mahn Twin City
Chapel, Festus. Visitation Tuesday from 11AM-1PM. Interment: Sacred
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Alberta Marie
Burgan, age 78, of Pevely, Missouri passed
away Thursday, January 7, 2010 at her residence. She was born in
Festus, Missouri June 20, 1931. Her parents who preceded her in death
were Irene (nee Enloe) and John Dyle. In addition she was preceded in
death by her step mother Violet House Dyle, her husband Joseph F. “Red”
Burgan, a son Leroy Doza, a grandson Joseph Frederick Doza, a
great-grandson James David Peoples, brothers Carl (wife Sandy survives)
Dyle and Leroy Dyle, and a daughter-in-law Joyce Burgan. She is
survived by daughters Barb (Bill) Peoples of Tipton, Missouri, Cindy
Doza of Goodman, Colorado, Charlotte (Robert) Lee of Clay Center,
Kansas, Cheryl Schmitt of Wright City, Missouri and Linda (Rick) Boyer
of Imperial, Missouri, sons Joseph (Angel) Burgan, Jr. of Pevely,
Missouri, John (Debra) Burgan of DeSoto, Missouri and Neal Burgan of
Imperial, Missouri, 16 Grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, brothers
Norman Dyle of Arizona, Peter Dyle of DeSoto, Missouri, sisters Loretta
Hart of Arcola, Illinois, Ruby McCain of Yuma, Arizona and a
sister-in-law Charlotte Hunt. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral
Home, Pevely, Missouri 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 10, 2010
with services 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 11, 2010 at the funeral home
with Pastor Mart Thompson of Zion Lutheran Church, Pevely, Missouri
officiating. Interment Wright City Cemetery in Wright City, Missouri.
Memorials preferred to the National Kidney Foundation or the American
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Mary Nell
Davis, age 90, of Festus, Missouri passed away
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing in Crystal
City, Missouri. She was born April 19, 1919 in St. Louis, Missouri the
daughter of the late Pauline M. (nee Thompson) and James Henry Bloomer.
Also preceded in death by her husband William J. Davis. She is survived
by a sister Collen (the late Norman) Curtis of Decatur, Illinois, two
sons John R. (Sheryl L.) Davis of Liberty, Missouri and William J.
“Bill” (Sandra) Davis of Festus. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren
Sally (Mike) Tull, Paula (Keith) Kersey, Jennifer (Chad) Harrison, Tammy
(Paul) Ganey, Billy Davis and John (Bethany) Davis, Jr., 9
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a retired
dental assistant for Dr. Robert L. Cayse, DDS and a member of First
Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City, Missouri. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to
8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus
with services from the funeral home 10:30 A.M. Thursday, January 14,
2010 with Rev. Robert Vittoe of Festus officiating. Interment in Rose
Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to the Baptist
Home of Ironton, Missouri or First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal
City, Missouri. |
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Virgie Barnhart Walters, age 90 or DeSoto, Missouri passed away January 7, 2010 at The Villas in DeSoto, Missouri. Born July 6, 1919 in DeSoto, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Walter W. and Fannie (nee Tolton) Muzzey. She was an Associate Magazine Editor for Missouri Pacific Railroad . She was married to: The late Morris Calvert Barnhart and the late Montell Vance “Monty” Walters. She is survived by her sons: David Barnhart, Sarasota, FL, and Dr. Warren Barnhart, Sr. San Diego, CA, and her brother James Muzzey, Clearwater, FL (Preceded in death by a brother, Warren Muzzey; a sister, Norma Reynolds) she is also survived by a Dear Friend, Louise Muzzey, De Soto, MO, Grandchildren: Denise Sperruzza, Warren Barnhart, Jr., Elizabeth Barnhart, Philip Barnhart, Anne Barnhart and 5 Great-Grandchildren. She was a member of the De Soto Chapter # 15 OES and the First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service is Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Rev. Jeremy Muniz Officiating. Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 11 a.m. until time of service at First Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto |
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Madeline Sheltman,
age 89, of Kimmswick, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 at
St. Luke’s West Medical Center in Chesterfield, Missouri. She was born
September 8, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by
her parents the late Etta (nee Olfe) and Otto W. Geyer, Sr., her husband
John Edward Sheltman and a brother Otto W. Geyer, Jr. Surviving are her
4 daughters: Linda (Jean) Magre of Webster Groves, MO, Virginia (Roger)
Neemann of Kansas City, MO, Carol (Dale) Griffin of Tucson, AZ and
Barbara (Roger K.) Schmidt of Festus, MO. 6 Grandchildren: Nathanael
(Ann Marie) Magre of Fayetteville, AR, Joel (Lindsay) Magre of Mesa, AZ,
Jeff (Jennifer) Neemann of Lenexa, KS, Brad (Jenny) Neemann of Raymore,
MO, Amanda Schmidt of Denver, CO and Nicholas Schmidt of Fredericktown,
MO. 6 Great-grandchildren: Matthew and Lauren Magre, Emma, Ben, Peyton
and Alexis Neeman. And a niece Meg Geyer, of Largo, FL. She and her
husband John owned and operated Southway Cleaners on S. Broadway and
Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis. She also was a clerk with the Jefferson
Co. Magistrate Court. She retired as a caseworker from Jefferson County
Community Action. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in
Crystal City, Missouri, the Kimmswick Historical Society, the “Scotties”
which was her school girls group of life long friends and she was an
avid bridge player. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, MO from
3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday January 10, 2010. Funeral Services at
Grace Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, Missouri 12:30 P.M. Monday,
January 11, 2010 with the Rev. Dewey Johnson officiating. Interment at
National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Memorials preferred to Grace
Presbyterian Church or the Shriners Hospital for Children. |
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Ronald David Abrams,
age 64, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010
at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. He was born July
14, 1945 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late Virginia Rose (nee
Reheisse) and Jerry Lee Abrams. He is survived by daughters Chera
(John) Voss of Crystal City and Jenee (Brent) Chamberlain of Louisville,
Kentucky. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren Jarod and Gabrielle Voss,
Chase and Kyler Chamberlain, 3 brothers Mike (Susan) Abrams, Brent
(Kris) Abrams and Dennis Abrams all of Festus, 3 sisters Sharon (the
late Jerry) Howe of Festus, JoAnn (Danny) Kenny of Affton, Missouri and
Carleen Abrams of St. Louis, Missouri. He was a retired auto assembly
inspector from the Chrysler Fenton Plant, a member of Sacred Heart
Church and served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969. Visitation at
Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, January
11, 2010. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 with Fr. Joseph Wormek officiating. Interment
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Evelyn Irene Kreitler, age 89, of Bloomsdale, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2010 at Baisch Nursing Center in DeSoto, Missouri. She was born January 18, 1921 in Festus, Missouri the daughter of the late John Henry and Florence (nee Becker) Boyer. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Joseph Kreitler, three sisters, Marie Oberle, Jeannette Martin and Millie (the late Fritz) Mueller, two brothers, James W. Boyer and Norville Boyer.She is survived by daughters, Neasha Hercher of DeSoto and Barbara Blake of Wentzville, Missouri, a son James “Jim” (Glinda) Kreitler of Fenton, Missouri, 5 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. She was a member of St. Agnes Church in Bloomsdale, Missouri. Private Family services with interment at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. |
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Dessie Eugenia Rankin,
age 96 of Festus, Missouri, formerly of Potosi, Missouri passed away
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in
Crystal City, Missouri. She was born in Wren, Mississippi, the daughter
of the late Hattie (nee English) and Jason R. Gallop. She also was
preceded in death by 4 sisters, 2 brothers and her husband Macon
Rankin. She is survived by her daughter Lillian (the late Jackie O.)
St. John of Festus, 2 granddaughters Debra L. (Rev. Mark) Hardin and
Denise L. (Fred D.) Moreland, 2 great-grandchildren Christopher A.
Hardin and Amy Elizabeth Hardin.
She was a homemaker and member of Ozark
Heights Baptist Church of Potosi. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home,
Festus 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 with services officiated
by Elder Leonard Compton of Potosi at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Hope
Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Ozark Heights Baptist
Church. Back to Top
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Mary V. Wall - Mary V. Wall, 57, of DeSoto, MO passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 in St Louis. Mary V. Wall was born the daughter of Elma (nee Vivrett) Miller and the late John Miller, Sr. She was the beloved wife of James Wall of DeSoto, MO; dear mother of Jennifer (John) Arnett of DeSoto, MO and Krista (Matt) Ott of Festus, MO; dear sister of John (Sheree) Miller, Jr. of DeSoto, MO, Linda (John) Warden of DeSoto, MO, Joan (Michael) Hammontree of Hillsboro, MO, and Debbie (Wade) Sherrow of DeSoto, MO; dear grandmother of four grandchildren. Mary was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, DeSoto, MO and a member of Eastern Star. Mary was a teacher at Sunrise School District. Service: Date: January 13, 2010 Time: 10:00am Service Location: Parkview Baptist Church - DeSoto, MO. Rev. Brian Law officiated the service. The family would like donations to go to the American Cancer Society. The services were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. |
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Carol Ann Ames, age 41, of DeSoto, MO, passed away January 10, 2010 at Jefferson regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. She was a student at Jefferson College. Born July 11, 1968 in Blytheville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Alvin Sr. & Paulette (nee Whitener) Northcutt – De Soto, MO, and the late Donald Ames. She is survived by: Sisters: Linda Ames – De Soto, MO, Gail (Dave) Gooden – Ballwin, MO, Brother: Michael (Donna) Ames – Forney, TX, Step Brothers: Alvin “Corky” (Joyce) Northcutt Jr. – De Soto, MO, Kenny Northcutt – De Soto, MO. (Preceded in death by Step-Sister: Brenda Howell). Nieces & Nephews: Brandon & Dominick Ames, Tim (Diana), Natasha, Katlyn, Kyle, & Adam Northcutt, Felicia Kmetz, Jessica Harris, and Jade & Jacob Pinson, Great Nieces & Nephews: Jordan, Lexy, & Landon Northcutt. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, She also served as a Lector and and Eucharistic Minister. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima. Officiating: Fr. Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from 4 – 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108; T.E.C. c/o Ron Reiter, Sr. 537 West Wood Place Festus, MO 63028; Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King 15540 Cannon Mines Rd. Cadet, MO 63630; and/or Masses to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Back to Top
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Bradyn Joseph Browning, of DeSoto passed away on January 10, 2010 at Children's Hospital, St. Louis. He was born January 9, 2010; the son of Douglas Gerard and Heather (Briggs) Browning of DeSoto. Bradyn is survived by a brother, Deagyn Browning of DeSoto; Grandparents: Randy & Cindy Briggs of DeSoto, Douglas & Connie Browning of Hillsboro, Pamela Browning of Festus; Great Grandparents: Wade & Fran Hill of Lesterville and Great-Great Grandparents, Loren Hill also of Lesterville. Bradyn was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Browning, II. Private services were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. |
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Irmalee (King)
Coleman, 81, of Crystal City, entered into
rest on Sunday, January 10, 2010 in Crystal City. She had been employed
as a secretary at Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Crystal City. Born August
30, 1928, in Hillsboro, MO to the late William and Mary Jane (Cage)
King. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Wendell J. Coleman;
daughter, Donna (Daniel) Goodwin of Festus; son, Darren (Cindy) Coleman;
five grandchildren: Brendan Coleman, Chase Coleman, Daneen (Christopher)
Herbert, Dawn (Drew) Null and Douglas (Lisa) Goodwin; eight great
grandchildren: Haley, Mackenzie, and Easton Null, Gunnar and Annika
Herbert, Maverick, Claire, and Kingston Goodwin. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Byrl and Glenn King
and sisters: Naomi King and Opal Bins.
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Fred Edmond
Jackson, age 66, of rural Festus, Missouri
passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at St. Clare Health Care Center in
Fenton, Missouri. He was born August 22, 1943 in Plattin, Missouri the
son of the late Rose Marie (nee Allgire) and Peter Berney Jackson. He
is survived by is wife Barbara (nee Resinger) Jackson, son Daniel Edmond
Jackson of San Deigo, California, daughter Elizabeth Ann (Patrick)
Lackey of Festus and a granddaughter Jennifer Rose Lackey. Also
surviving are a sister Margie (the late Bob) Hill of Crystal City,
Missouri and a brother Berney Dale (Mary) Jackson of Festus. He was a
parts inspector for McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Corp., the St. Louis
Machinist Union and a firefighter with the Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection
District for 52 years. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus 4:00
P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Funeral services 1:00
P.M. Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev. Tony
Townley, Pastor of Wesley Memorial and Plattin United Methodist Churches
officiating. Interment in Danby Cemetery, Danby (rural Festus)
Missouri. Memorials preferred to the Ozark Food Pantry. |
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Margaret M.
(McRae) Powell, 86,
of Crystal City, MO entered into rest on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at
Crystal Oaks Nursing Center. She was a homemaker so she could
raise her children, served as President for the Dallas Area Parkinsonsim
Society, a member of Herculaneum United Methodist Church and a "pink
lady" at Crystal Oaks Assisted Living Facility. Born June 27, 1923, in
Athens, Georgia to the late Murdock and Iris (Cheatwood) McRae. She was
the dear wife of the late Thomas "Kinney" Powell who preceded her in
death in 1989. She is survived by her daughter: Peggy (Jerry) Martin of
Herculaneum, grandchildren: Matthew Howell of Fenton and Michael (Dana)
Howell of Arnold and great grandchild: Madison Howell. In addition to
her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Joann
Burnes and Euna Holland.
Graveside services to be held Friday, January 15, 2010 at 10:00am at
Restland Cemetery, Dallas,, TX. Arrangements by Mahn Funeral
Home/Festus.
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John Joseph
“Jack” Lalumondier, age 82, of Crystal City,
Missouri passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at his residence. He was
born in Crystal City July 18, 1927 the son of the late Blanche Mary (nee
LaRose) and August Louis Lalumondier. Also preceding him in death were
sisters: Ada (the late Stanley) Marler, Hilda B. (the late Raymond)
Fults, Thelma P. Lalumondier and a brother Adam (the late Corinne)
Lalumondier. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline “Jackie” (nee
Chappue) Lalumondier, a brother Robert I. (the late Naomi) Lalumondier
of Crystal City, daughters Deborah (Mike) Pashia of Festus, Missouri,
Janice (John) Robinson of Festus and Angie (John) Mather of St. Louis,
Missouri and a son Michael (Angel) Lalumondier of Ocoee, Florida. Also
surviving are 7 grandchildren Aaron Pashia, Monica (Robert) Dobyns,
Sarah Robinson, Madeleine Mather, Ashley Mather, Corey Robinson, Michael
(Felicia) Robinson, 6 great-grandchildren Jade Dobyns, Olivia Dobyns,
Corey Allen Robinson, Thurston Robinson, Jon Robinson and Avry Robinson.
He was a a Navy veteran of
WW-II , a retired Chemist from USS Agri-Chem and LaRoche Industries of
Festus and member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City. He was a
member of American Legion Post #253 where he sang with the “Patriots”, a
member of VFW #3777 and a member of the Society for the Preservation and
Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA).
Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 with Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church,
Crystal City, 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 with Fr. Joseph
Wormek officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City.
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Margaret J. Mooney - Margaret J. Mooney, 57, of Potosi, MO passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010. Margaret was born the daughter of the late John C. and Norma E. (nee Mabry) Corder. She was the dear mother of John Greer, Michael Mooney, Tonya Greer, and Samantha Greer all of Potosi, MO and Stephanie Greer of St. Louis, MO; dear sister of Johnny Corder of St. Louis, Barbara (Kenneth) Stricklin of Imperial, MO, Carol (Jeff) Birch of St. Louis, MO, Wanda Smith and Debbie Kopf of DeSoto, MO. Grandmother of 12 grandchildren and great grandmother of 1 great grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: David Corder. Service: Friday, January 15, 2010 Time: 12:00pm Service Location: Mahn Funeral Home - DeSoto Chapel. |
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Rose M. Meyer,
age 81, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010
at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was
born December 6, 1928 in Jefferson County, Missouri, the daughter of the
late Bernice (nee Nelson) and Floyd Roderique, Sr. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edgar J. “Eddie” Meyer,
4 sisters Norma Skaggs, Pat Derryberry, Dorothy Boyer and Madonna
Roderique, 4 brothers Eugene, Kenneth, David and Tom Roderique. She is
survived by a daughter Cheryl (Terry) DeClue of Festus, Missouri, sons
Timothy (Janice) Meyer of St. Louis and James (Cheryl) Meyer of Festus,
sister Connie (Olas) Walls of Festus and brother Floyd H. Roderique, Jr.
of Hillsboro, Missouri. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren Patrick
(Amy) DeClue, Gregory (Samantha) DeClue, Amanda Meyer, Ryan Meyer,
Jessica (Daniel) Amsden and Zachary Meyer and 4 great-grandchildren
Tabitha, Nathaniel, Makayla and Lucas DeClue. She was a member of Church
of the Assumption in Herculaneum and was a greeter at the Festus/Crystal
City Wal-Mart. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus 4:00 P.M. to
8:00 P.M. Thursday, January 14, 2010. Funeral Mass at Church of the
Assumption in Herculaneum 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 15, 2010 with Fr.
Robert V. Fleiter officiating. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery,
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Olga Mae Brunkhorst, 89, of Festus, Missouri, passed away January 13, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Nursing Facility, Festus, Missouri. She had been a Clerk at Fountain City Lumber. Born May 18, 1920 in De Soto, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand Alexander Sr. and Lillian M. (nee McAnally) Schmitz. She was married to the late Paul Otto Brunkhorst. She is survived by her Brothers & Sisters: One Brother: Dennis (Karola) Schmitz, Festus, MO, One Sister: Wanda Lee (the late Glen “Chuck”) Willm, Festus, MO, Sister-in-Law: Theresa Schmitz, Milton, FL, (preceded in death by one brother, Ferdinand Schmitz, Jr.). Survived by Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, Great-Great Nieces and Nephews and Dear Friend: Ollie Ebert, De Soto, MO. She was a member of Church: First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO, Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 12:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel . Officiating: Rev. Dr. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: City Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, January 15, 2010 3-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Thomas E. “Sam” Stroup, age 76, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away January 13, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. He was retired from the US Air Force (1971). Born October 31, 1933 in De Soto, Missouri, he was the son of the late Aaron Dover and Marie O. (nee DeClue) Stroup. He was also preceded in death by his wife Karen S. (nee Sharpe) Stroup. He is survived by his children: Pamela (Barry) Syracuse, Greenville, SC, Deborah (Mohamed) Fahmy, Windermere, FL, Thomas (Dawn) Stroup, Windermere, FL, Jeffery Stroup, Windermere, FL, Step-Son: Robert Dickinson, Orlando, FL, Brothers & Sisters: One Sister: Mary “Khaki” Stroup Scott Hammond, Hillsboro, MO (preceded in death by siblings, James Stroup, Aaron “Joe” Stroup, Frances Pashia, Norma Stroup, Joan Ditch, Half-sister, Wilma Pope, Half Brothers, Walter & Vernie Page), Grandchildren: 7, Great-Grandchildren: 9. He served in the U.S. Air Force (Retired in 1971.) Member of the Victoria United Methodist Church, Victoria, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 2:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Nancy Hollingsworth. Place of Burial: Victoria Cemetery, Victoria, MO. Visitation: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 11 AM – 2 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Susan Jo
McCrorey, age 67, of Festus, Missouri passed
away Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing in
Crystal City, Missouri. She was born December 16, 1942 in Elvins,
Missouri the daughter of the late Opal S. (nee Watkins) and John Lee
McCrorey. Also preceding her in death was a sister Sally L. (the late
Charles) Dees. She is survived by nieces Jan (Darin) Fugit of Columbia,
Missouri and Julie (Mike) Hunn of Festus, a nephew John Dees of Crystal
City and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews. She
was a member of Second Baptist Church in Festus. Visitation 12:00 noon
to 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus
with graveside services at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City,
officiated by Rev. Randy Casey of Festus. Memorials preferred to
Crystal Oaks Nursing Center, Crystal City. |
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Wilda Lee Morehead, age 79 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away January 14, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born July 4, 1930 in Moorman, Kentucky, she was daughter of the Pete and Annabelle (nee Markwell) Greathouse. She is survived by her husband Cleatis Morehead of De Soto, MO, Children: Lane (Jane) Morehead, De Soto, MO, Phyllis Dennius, De Soto, MO; Sisters: Violet Brandon, Kentucky, Margaret Hansen, Nevada, Janice Morris, Kentucky; Grandchildren: 5 and Great-Grandchildren: 7. Memorial Service was held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Carol Lee Peebles, age 61, De Soto, MO, passed away January 14, 2010 at her residence in De Soto, MO. She was a Waitress, Hostess, Bartender. Born March 25, 1948 in Patterson, MO, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bernice (nee Starks) Skaggs, and Step-Mother: Irmgard Minna (nee Henning) Skaggs. She is survived by her children: Tammy Sue Davison, Hillsboro, MO and James W. Peebles, Jr., Arlington, TX; Brothers & Sisters: Gene Starks, Illinois, Richard (Melba) Starks, Troy, MO, Patricia “Patty” Whaley, De Soto, MO, Bob (Dorothy) Miller, De Soto, MO, James Pervil, Hawaii, Frances Guess, Camdenton, MO, (preceded in death by siblings, Glen Miller, Westley Starks, Harold Starks, Virginia Starks, and Judy Tynes). Survived by Sister-in-Law, Linda Miller, De Soto, MO and step mother, Alma Skaggs, De Soto, MO, Grandchildren: Daniel (Nicole) Farley, Jr., Joshua Davison, James Peeble, III, Michelle Davison, Great-Grandchildren: Ryder Farley. She was a member of Church: First United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: First United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Nancy Smith. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Frank Stubblefield
- Francis D. "Frank" Stubblefield, 76, of DeSoto passed away on January
14, 2010 at his home. Born September 17, 1933 in Cuba, Missouri; he was
the son of the late James & Amelia (Smith) Stubblefield. He was preceded
in death by his loving wife, Dixie L. Stubblefield. Frank is survived
by his sons: Mark (Carey) Stubblefield of Moscow Mills, MO, Gary
(Bonnie) Stubblefield of Rolla, Thomas Stubblefield of DeSoto, Anthony
(Carey) Stubblefield of Springfield, Keith (Pam) Stubblefield of
Republic, Brett Stubblefield of Hazelwood, Craig (Barb) Stubblefield of
Fulton, and Brian Stubblefield of Sorento, Illinois; his daughters:
Christine (Jerry) Chalcraft of Cuba, MO, Lisa (Don) Rohlfing of Lake St.
Louis, and Traci Stubblefield of DeSoto; he was the dear grandfather of
23 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; and one sister Genevieve
McClinton of Hillsboro. He was preceded in death by his wife, his
parents, a son, Terry Stubblefield and six sisters: Catherine Verplank,
Irene Caldwell, Marjorie Purl, Cecilia Stubblefield, Ruth Blackford and
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Gerald Lee “Jerry”
Downs, age 55, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Herculaneum,
Missouri passed away Friday January 15, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Medical
Center in St. Louis County, Missouri. He was born August 25, 1954 in
St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Ann (nee Vaughn) and James Reed
Downs, Sr. He is survived by 2 daughters Keasha Marie Linenweber of
Pacific, Missouri and Diana Lee Downs of Park Hills, Missouri and a son
Jerry Michael (Kristie) Cavins of Park Hills, Missouri, 2 sisters Peggy
(Ronald) Cartee of Crystal City and Janet (Steve) Johnson of Festus,
Missouri, a brother James Reed “J.R.” (Connie) Downs, Jr. of Hematite,
Missouri and 7 grandchildren: Jordan, Emma, Keylee, Mason, Jarrett,
Taylin and Halle. He was a U.S. Army veteran, an autoworker for the
Chrysler Fenton Plant, member of Herculaneum Baptist Church and the
Herculaneum Amvets post. Graveside funeral services with full military
honors 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at National Cemetery,
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. |
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Virginia Weir - Virginia M. "Ginney" Weir, 86 years, of DeSoto entered into rest on January 15, 2010 at her home. Born March 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Ervin Schmittzehe. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Weir. Ginney is survived by four daughters: Mary Ann Huskey of DeSoto, Charlotte (David) Nagel of Columbia, Beverly Boyer of DeSoto, and Carol (Dwayne) Blum of DeSoto; fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Erwin (Dalora) of Dexter, and a sister Meryl Weir. Ginney was a waitress; loved reading and dancing. There was a Memorial Service, Friday, January 22, 2010 at 1:00pm. Arrangements wereunder the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Lynne Marie
Polette, 24, of Festus entered into rest Sun, Jan 17, 2010 in Shelby
County, IL. due to an auto accident. She had worked as cashier at EM
Express Mart in Festus. Born Oct 15, 1985, in Des Peres, MO, to Anthony
Polette of Festus and Katrina (Kemper) Ashinhurst of Assumtion, IL. She
is survived by son, Dezsyl Fringer and daughter, Furie Fringer, both of
the home; grandparents: Evelyn & Ray Polette of Festus and Paul &
Shirley Kemper of Assumption, IL; sister, Kimberly Dumbauld of
Assumption, IL. Service was
Thurs, Jan 21, 2010 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial in Shepherd Hills
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Karl E. Girardier, age 63 of Sullivan, MO, formerly of De Soto, MO, passed away January 18, 2010 in Sullivan, MO. He did maintenance for the Heat Transfer Co. Born February 19, 1946 in Grubille, MO, he was the son of George and Florence (nee Dixon) Girardier. He is survived by his wife Linda Sue (nee Marshall) Girardier of Sullivan, MO, and his children: Elizabeth (Chris) Costopoulos, Florala, AL, Helen (Richard) Knickmeyer, Imperial, MO, Jennifer Wagner, Florala, AL, Sheila (Rick) Julius, Sullivan, MO, Tracie (Jeff) Greibel, Ft. Wayne, IN; Grandchildren: 10, Krista Costopoulos, Victoria Costopoulos, Nathaniel Wagner, JoAnn Faulkner, Dean Julius, Charlie Julius, Robert Julius, Edward (Ammie) Julius, Courtney Rushing, Eric Greibel. Great-Grandchildren: 5. He was in the U.S. Air Force, Vietnam War. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 11:30 AM Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Kirk Parnell. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3-8 PM. |
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Ronald Joseph Strupp,
74, of Festus entered into rest Jan 18, 2010 at Des Peres Health Care
Ctr, Des Peres, MO. He was retired from McDonnell-Douglas Corp and was a
US Air Force veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Strupp
and parents; Joseph & Elsie (Blum) Strupp. Survived by sons: Michael
(Kimberly) Strupp; stepson, Ralph Wetzel ; daughters: Regina (Lester)
Brinkley, Elizabeth (Donald) Atkisson, Cinthia (Thomas) Cella, Rebecca
Wetzel, Cynthia (Mark) Robic and Ronay (Sam) Rodgers; sister, Sandra
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Flora Brinkman - Flora was born in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late James and Stella (nee Sroaf) Wilkinson. She was the dear wife of the late Donald Brinkman; dear mother of Christopher Brinkman, Mark (Connie) Brinkman, Robert Brinkman, Pamela Rife, and Diane (Ike) Harris all of DeSoto, MO, Donna (Everett) Erwin of Boston, MA, Catherine (Scott) Jones of Festus, MO, Cynthia (Jeff) Thompson of Valles Mines, MO, Stella (Frank) Hawkins of Bonne Terre, MO and Phyllis (Carl) Anderson of Katy, TX. Dear sister of James Wilkinson and Robert Wilkinson of St. Louis, MO, and Gloria (Frank) DuVall of Smith Station, AL. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Flora was preceded in death by her husband and parents, a son Steven Brinkman, and two brothers Al and John Prichard. Flora loved her family, enjoyed watching old movies, reading and knitting. Flora was born in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late James and Stella (nee Sroaf) Wilkinson. She was the dear wife of the late Donald Brinkman; dear mother of Christopher Brinkman, Mark (Connie) Brinkman, Robert Brinkman, Pamela Rife, and Diane (Ike) Harris all of DeSoto, MO, Donna (Everett) Erwin of Boston, MA, Catherine (Scott) Jones of Festus, MO, Cynthia (Jeff) Thompson of Valles Mines, MO, Stella (Frank) Hawkins of Bonne Terre, MO and Phyllis (Carl) Anderson of Katy, TX. Dear sister of James Wilkinson and Robert Wilkinson of St. Louis, MO, and Gloria (Frank) DuVall of Smith Station, AL. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Flora was preceded in death by her husband and parents, a son Steven Brinkman, and two brothers Al and John Prichard. Flora loved her family, enjoyed watching old movies, reading and knitting. Services were Wednesday, January 20, 2010, Time: 11:00 am. Funeral service was officiated by Dr. Wayne Scarborough under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. | |
Rita M. “Dee
Dee” Voelker, age 91, of Crystal City,
Missouri passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Jefferson Regional
Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born September 10,
1918 in St. Mary, Missouri, the daughter of the late Ruth (nee Tlapek)
and Frank Henry Voelker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by 2 sisters Hortense C. Williams and Natalie Hunt, 2 brothers
Frank T. and Oscar J. Voelker and two nephews Tommy Lee Williams and
Frank Doza. She is survived by one sister Irene (the late Marshall)
Doza of Festus, Missouri. Also surviving are nephews Wayne (Vivian)
Williams, Jack (Peggy) Voelker, Richard (Kitty) Doza, Gregg Doza,
nieces Sandra (Les) Mouser, Mary (Rowdy) Swink, Donna (Larry) Walters
and Denise (Terry) Hampton. Numerous Great Nieces and Great Nephews
including Lonnie Williams, Jeffrey (Joan) Williams, Cheryl (Roy) Waymire,
Kenna Williams Waymire, Elijah Waymire, Gavin Waymire, Michael Voelker
and Terry (Bill) Bates. In addition she is survived by numerous
Great-Great Nieces and Great-Great Nephews.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in
Crystal City and was retired from the Co-Ed Garment Factory in Festus,
Missouri. Ms. Voelker also previously worked at the Pittsburg Plate
Glass Company in Crystal City, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral
Home in Festus 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City 10:00 A.M. Friday,
January 22, 2010 with Fr. Joseph Wormek officiating. Interment in
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Charles H. Gilbert, Jr.,
72, of DeSoto passed away on January 19, 2010 at Jefferson Regional
Medical Center in Crystal City. Mr. Gilbert was a machinist for
McDonnell-Douglas and a member of the Aerospace Machinist Union. He was
a past president of the DeSoto Little Leaque and Assistant District 3
Administrator for the Little Leaque. Born July 19, 1937 in Bellevue,
Ohio, he was the son of Dorothy E. (Gillette) and Charles H. Gilbert
Sr., of Green Springs, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is survived
by a daughter, Dotti Gilbert of DeSoto. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Lori Gilbert; two brothers: Donald and Robert Gilbert: and one
sister, Caroline Lougenbobler. Funeral services were held January 23,
2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by Bro. Ron Follmer. Memorials
may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were under
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Eugenia R. Derque, age 92 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away January 21, 2010 at her residence in De Soto, Missouri. She was a Punch Press Operator for Haake Manufacturing. Born October 21, 1917 in De Soto, Missouri, She was the daughter of the Eugene Martin and Rose Frances (nee Reed) Reiser. She was married to the late Norville A. Derque. She was a volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul; attended grade school at St. Rose of Lima School, De Soto, MO and graduated from De Soto High School. Graveside Service Date and Time: Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Rose Lawn Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. Officiating: Fr. Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial: Rose Lawn Cemetery, Crystal City, MO. Visitation: Monday, January 25, 2010 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Rose Marie Mangan-Mitcham, age 89, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born November 24, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Kathryn (nee Canepa) and Henry F. Kratzer. She was preceded in death by two husbands, David L. Mangan who died in 1952 and Hubert Mitcham who died in 1991. She is survived by 4 sons, David Michael (Judith) Mangan, Terrence L. (JoAnn) Mangan, Christopher H. (Helen) Mangan and Paul “Kim” (Carla) Mangan, all of Festus. Also surviving are 10 Grandchildren Michael Mangan, Lynn Trask, Lance Mangan, Amy Janik, Kelly Masek, Casey Young, Leisa Freeze, David Mangan, Meaghan Portell and Andrew Mangan, 10 Great-Grandchildren; 5 Step-Children and 22 Step-Grandchildren. She was a retired elementary school teacher having taught for the Dunklin R-5 and Fox C-6 School Districts and later in Gonzalez, LA. In addition she owned and operated her own Beauty Salon in Festus. She was a member of the NEA and AARP. Private Graveside Services at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. |
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Harlie Spruell,
87, of DeSoto passed away January 22, 2010
at his home. Mr. Spruell was a tire re-capper for Cole Tire in Crystal
City and had worked for the DeSoto Street Department. He was a
volunteer firefighter for the city of DeSoto for 25 years, and was a
member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the
VFW. He also was a food pantry volunteer. Born August 13, 1922, in
Picher, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Floyd and Goldie M.
(McDowell) Spruell. He is survived by his wife, Seraphine (Bequette)
Spruell of DeSoto; four sons: Nathan (Karen) Spruell of DeSoto, Kevin
Spruell of DeSoto, Jerome Spruell of DeSoto and Flavin (Carlen) Spruell
of DeSoto; two daughters: Davalie Frazer of DeSoto and Ardis Fischer of
DeSoto; one brother, Carl Spruell of DeSoto; 11 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in
death by one daughter, Julie Spruell; five brothers: Emery Spruell, Earl
Spruell, Johnnie Spruell, Vernon Spruell and Richard Spruell and one
sister, Ruby Spruell. Funeral services were held January 25, 2010 at
Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Alex Anderson. Burial was in
Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the Special
Olympics. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in
DeSoto.
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Robin Henry, 44, of DeSoto passed away January 22, 2010 in DeSoto. Ms Henry was a produce manager with Wal-Mart stores in Festus and Farmington. Born October 28, 1965, in Crystal City, she was the daughter of Iva L. (Hill) Leas of DeSoto and the late Arthur Harvey Leas. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Greg Henry of DeSoto; a daughter, Meghan Henry of DeSoto; and two sisters: Gala Sue (Willie) Watkins of Pevely and Deborah Ann (Howard Jr.,) Boyer of DeSoto. Funeral services were held January 25, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Randy Murphy. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. | |
Lester Martin Siebert, age 88, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. He was born in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, May 13, 1921, the son of the late Rose Regina (nee Huber) and Charles Lawrence Siebert. Also preceding him in death were 3 brothers Wilford Joe Siebert, Glennon Siebert, Valentine Siebert and a sister Ardella Rose Bange. He is survived by his wife Betty (nee Heob) Siebert, a brother Peter “Ray” (the late Fran) Siebert of San Francisco, CA, a sister Louella E. (Edward) Herbst of Ste. Genevieve, a daughter Vicki (Don) McGraw of Festus, and sons Kim (Diana) Siebert of Festus and Mark (Terri) Siebert of Festus. Also surviving are 9 Grandchildren Shannon (Chad) Helms, Jessica McGraw, Dane (Natalie) McGraw, Nathan (Elsa) Siebert, Michael Siebert, Daniel Siebert, Amber Siebert, Kristin Siebert, Kyle Siebert and one great-granddaughter Breanna Williams. He was a Navy veteran of WW II, a retired Leadworker at St. Joe Lead Company and a member of First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri. He was a member of American Legion Post #253 and VFW Post #3777. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, January 25, 2010, and at First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 with Pastor Tim Baker officiating. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Memorials preferred to First Baptist Church Building Fund. |
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Leonard I. Warden, age 88 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away January 24, 2010 at Hillcrest Care Center of De Soto, Missouri. He was a Carman/Welder for Missouri Pacific Railroad. The son of Joseph L. and Cora Dell (nee Hopkins) Warden, he was born December 6, 1921 in Blackwell, Missouri, He was married to the late Mary Evelyn Warden. He is survived by his children: Mary A. (Edward) Thost, De Soto, MO, Ruth “Ruthie” Warden, De Soto, MO, John (Linda) Warden, De Soto, MO, Joseph L. “Joe” (Agnes) Warden, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: One Brother, Walter (Mary) Warden, De Soto, MO, (preceded in death by siblings, Evelyn Sumrow, Ray C.S. Warden, Newman B. Warden, Cloyd Warden, Annie M. Cotner), Grandchildren: 7 Great-Grandchildren: 7. Military Information: Army Air Corp, WWII, Member of First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO . Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Dr. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Mabel Margaret Kelso, age 95, formerly of Richwoods, MO, passed away Jan. 25, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. She was Homemaker. Born Oct. 11, 1914 in Bliss, MO, she was the daughter of the late Frances & Edith Mary (Courtaway) Valle, and the wife of the late Paul Kelso. She is survived by her children: Rita Mae (Fred) Hermann – Barnhart, MO, Dale (Shawn) Kelso – Rosebud, MO (Preceded in death by one son: Bobby Eugene Kelso), Brothers & Sisters: Norvel (Alta) Valle – Richwoods, MO,Helen Boyster – Richwoods, MO (Preceded in death by siblings: Frieda Helton, Virginia Findley, & Ralph Valle), Grandchildren: 6, Great Grandchildren: 11. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Interment: Horine Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 from 4-8 PM. Memorials may be made to the Horine Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, De Soto, MO |
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Raymond J. “Banjo”
Patton, age 83, of Blackwell, Missouri, passed away January 25, 2010
at his residence. He was born April 15, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri, the
son of the late William and Tillie (nee Zartz) Patton. He was a retired
Auto Mechanic at Bommarito Oldsmobile. He is survived by his wife
Patricia (nee Corey) Patton, daughters: Cynthia (Paul) Thebeau, Old
Mines, MO, Susan (Austin) Harrison, Sturgeon, MO Lisa (David) Leas, De
Soto, MO, daughter-in-heart: Sondra Patton; sons: Steven (Judy) Patton,
Bland, MO, Tim (Paula) Patton, Overland, MO, Daniel (Amy) Patton, De
Soto, MO. Also survived by 3 brothers: Thomas Patton, De Soto, MO,
Michael Patton, Oklahoma, Eugene Patton, Oklahoma, and 1 sister: Patsy
Redmond; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was also
preceded in death by 1 infant son, Robert John Patton 3, infant Sarah
Robart, Brian Bradbury, and Steven Patton, Jr., and 4 siblings: Isabell
Costly, James Patton, Mary Ruth Chaffin, and William Patton Jr. Member
of Lodge/Organizations: Charter Member of Knights of Columbus Council
#5936, Old Mines, MO; 4th degree member of the Cardinal
Glennon Assembly; International Association of Machinist & Aerospace
Workers District #9. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, WWII; U.S.
Army, Korean War. Funeral Service was Thursday, January 28, 2010 at
11:30 am at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Father Ted
Pieper. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation:
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 4 PM – 8 PM
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Juanita Fahey - Juanita M. Fahey, 91, of DeSoto passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. She worked previously as a bookkeeper and loved crocheting, playing cards and bingo. She was born April 12, 1918 to the late Pearl Dixon. She is survived by a special friend: Elizabeth Moffett of DeSoto. Services were private and under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Elaine (Thomure) Filla, age 70, of DeSoto, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born January 16, 1940 in Leachville, Arkansas the daughter of the late Fern (nee Barrett) Sloan and Raymond Neel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Filla a daughter, Denise Pippins and sister-in-law Rosemary Neel. She is survived by a brother R.L. Neel of Festus, two daughters Ramona “Mona” (Gary) Graves of Festus, Cheryl “Cheri” (Kerry )Hindman of Crystal City a son Robert “Rob” (Patti) Thomure of Festus, 3 Step-Children, Angie Nelson of St. Louis, Vince (Cindy) Filla of St. Louis and Jeannie (Gary) Hernandez of Texas, 13 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with services from the funeral home 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 28, 2010 with Rev. Terry Crank officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. |
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Rose Marion Large, age 96 of formerly of Crystal City passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Scenic Nursing and Rehab Center in Herculaneum, Missouri. She was born August 7, 1913 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Gertrude E. “Mimi” (nee Harter) and Harry J. Schulte. She also was preceded in death by her husband Charles Large, two brothers, Harry Schulte and Pete Schulte and a brother-in-law Aaron Cole. She is survived by sisters Mary Lee (Ray) Rogers of DeSoto and Antoinette Cole of Crystal City, two sons Charles R. (Yvonne) Large of St. Charles, Tim (Susan) Large of Palm Coast, Florida and a daughter Patricia (Keith) Weber of South Carolina. Also surviving are 5 Grandchildren and Numerous Great-Grandchildren. Private family services with interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri |
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Robert E. “Bob” Davis,
age 69 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away January 27, 2010 at his
residence. He was a Mail Carrier. Born September 21, 1940 in
Murphysboro, TN, he was the son of the late William Florin and Mary
Lucille (nee Nanney) Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria
Jean Davis. He is survived by 3 daughters: Diane (Marty) Stets,
Mansfield, OH, Pam (John Shanks) Yeager, De Soto, MO, Kimberly (Bill)
Plues, Ashland, OH. He is also survived by 3 brothers: Charlie Davis,
St. Robert, MO, Johnny (Wanda) Davis, Lemay, MO, Jim (Dutch) Davis, De
Soto, MO; 2 sisters: Carolyn (Gordon) Sills, Hillsboro, MO, Bonnie (Ray)
Holt, St. Robert, MO, and 5 grandchildren. He was also preceded in death
by one sister, Frankie Lovins; one brother, Tony Davis. He was a member
of AmVets Post #48, and served in the U.S. Army. Funeral Service Date
and Time: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 1:00 PM. Place of Service:
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Gene Moses. Place
of Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Normandy, MO. Visitation: Friday,
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Vernon L. "Shorty" Alexander, 80, entered into rest Thurs, Jan 28, 2010 at his Crystal City residence. Survived by wife, Thelma (McNece) Alexander; sons: Michael (Jessica) Alexander of DeSoto, Tony (Lori) Alexander of Lemay and John (Angela) Alexander of Crystal City; daughter, Karla Barton of Herman, MO; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Private service.
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Van Dorn Fowler,
age 75 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away January 28, 2010 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. He was a De Soto High School
Teacher and Baptist Minister for 57 years MO. Born January 1, 1935 in
Manila, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Harvey and Louise (nee
Northington) Fowler. Along with his wife Loretta L. (nee Gourley) Fowler
of De Soto, MO, he is survived by 2 daughters: Vanita Gaye (Norman)
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Sheila M. Lane,
71, of DeSoto passed away January 28, 2010, in Crystal City. Mrs. Lane
was the co-owner of Lane Consolidated Services Inc. She was a member of
Calvary Baptist Church and a member of the DeSoto Amvets Auxiliary.
Born November 12, 1938 in Granite City, Illinois, she was the daughter
of the late Ross Ritchie and Eula (Henry) Bailey. She is survived by her
husband, Clifton "Cliff" Lane of DeSoto; two children: Rick (Gayle) Lane
of DeSoto and Tammy (Rick) Owens of DeSoto; three siblings: Jerry
(Marcella) Ritchie of DeSoto, James (Linda) Bailey of Sullivan, Illinois
and Eveline (Ron) Shackleford of Shelbyville, Illinois; five
grandchildren: David, Ricky, Kimberly, Tiffany and Julie; eight
great-grandchildren: Dawson, Samantha, Sydney, Charli, Mia, Penelope,
Maci and Augustine; and friend, Alice Suiter of DeSoto. Funeral services
were held February 2, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev
Roger Driggs. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Pony Bird, PO Box 190, Mapaville, MO 63065. Arrangements were
under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Vicky Kay Mc Elyea, age 54 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away January 30, 2010 in De Soto, Missouri. She was a waitress at Steak-N-Shake at Gravois Bluffs. Born November 27, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of Harold Sr. and Frances (nee Lewis) Thompson of Licking, MO. Along with her parents she is survived by a husband, Donald Mc Elyea, 3 sons: Donald (Irish) Mc Elyea, II, De Soto, MO, Patrick (Jan) Mc Elyea, De Soto, MO, Matthew (Melinda) Mc Elyea, De Soto, MO and 1 daughter: Rebecca Mc Elyea, De Soto, MO. She is also survived by her brothers & sisters: Harold “Andy” (Sue) Thompson, Jr., Licking, MO, Robin (Thomas) Glenn, Licking, MO, Johonna (Duane) Kiser, Richview, IL, Sean (Rene) Thompson, Licking, MO and grandchildren: Austin & Morgan Mc Elyea. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Visitation is Monday, February 2, 2010 4-8 PM. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 10 AM at First Free Will Baptist Church, De Soto, MO, Bro. Bob Thebeau officiating. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society. |
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Nancy A. Smith, 69, of DeSoto passed away January 30, 2010, at Hillcrest Nursing Center. Mrs. Smith was a certified nurse's aide. Born April 29, 1940, in Patterson, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ann (Laster) Booker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Smith Sr. She is survived by four children: Paul E. (Gladys) Smith Jr., of Fredericktown, Robert (Judy) Smith of DeSoto, Danny (Debbie) Smith of DeSoto and David (Debra) Smith of DeSoto; one brother, Floyd Booker of Piedmont; two sisters: Josephine Vogler of Fredericktown and Nelly Perry of Indiana; one daughter-in-law, Theresa Booher; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James Boher; a granddaughter, Makalya Booher and five brothers. Funeral services were to be held Feb 3, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Brian Law. Burial was in Charter Memorial Garden Cemetery in Festus. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Francis Luther - Francis R. "Junior" Luther, age 71, DeSoto, entered into rest on January 30, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born June 23, 1938 in Old Mines; he was the son of the late Robert E. and Lillian M (Coleman) Luther. Mr. Luther was a machinist at Flat River Glass Company. He enjoyed playing music on his guitar, and he loved his family dearly. Mr Luther was the father of Gary Luther, DeSoto, Chris Luther of Valle Lake, Kip Luther of Imperial, Victoria Tomlinson, DeSoto, Lori Gabelmann, Pevely, and Darla McKinney of DeSoto; a brother to Paul (Faye) Luther, Robert (Catherine) Luther, Danny Luther all of Cadet and a brother to Doug (Nancy) Luther of Potosi, Erma Roberson of Tennessee, Mary Politte, Karen (Glen) Kincaid, and Barbara (Curtis) Politte all of Cadet; dear grandfather of sixteen grandchildren and dear great-grandfather of nineteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Billy Luther and a sister, Catherine Juliette. There was a Memorial Service, Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 1:00pm . Rev. Bruce Valle officiated. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |