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Warren Stanley Hayes, age 57, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Mildred M. (nee Clubb) and Elmer Joe Hayes. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant brother and a sister-in-law, Jackie Witwicky He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen (nee Pigg) Hayes; a sister Judith Lynn (Dr. George) Hand of Birmingham, Alabama, his father and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Leah Pigg of DeSoto, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Donna (the late Sam) Frazier of Big Sandy, Tennessee, Jane (Steve) Martino of Phoenix, Arizona; brothers-in-law, Bob (Brenda) Pigg of DeSoto, Richard (Cindy) Pigg of Hillsboro, Missouri, Edward (Tammy) Pigg of Kokomo, Indiana; nieces Emily Hand, Leslie Gooch, Carla Ruble, Samantha (Ron) Frazier, Heather (Scott) Meador, Tricia Stubbs, Kelly (Eric) Bartch, Amanda Pigg, Amy (Dave) Hunt; nephews, Gregory (Tobie) Hand, Shane Witwicky, Dillon Martino, Austin Martino and Eddie Pigg. He was the Sports Editor of the Jefferson County Leader and Arnold Leader. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus Monday, July 5, 2010 from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Church of Our Lady, Festus with Fr. John Kerber, Pastor officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to St. Anthony’s Hospice, 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63128.
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Ruth "Bugs" Neimann, 74, of Festus entered into rest Aug 1, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Ctr, Crystal City. Born Jan 28, 1936, in Tiff, MO, to the late Chester and Verna (Coleman) Boyer. Survived by husband, Lloyd K. Neimann, Sr; daughter, Sherry Roth of DeSoto; 3 brothers; 4 sisters; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son, Lloyd "Butch" Neimann. Funeral service was Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at Mahn Twin City Chapel.
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Lajeania Mae “Jean” Pruneau, age 66, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born January 12, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Evelyn (nee Strong) Summers and Cecil Tullock. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son, Brian Christopher Pruneau 9/23/07. She is survived by her husband Larry Pruneau of Crystal City, three sons Larry A. “Tony” (Rachel L.) Pruneau, Jr. of Bonne Terre, Missouri, Patrick L. Pruneau of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Brent Pruneau of Crystal City, five grandchildren, Brett, Lauren, Ryan, Sean and Emily Pruneau and two brothers, Patrick Tullock of Bonne Terre and Robin L. Summers of Pevely, Missouri. She was a longtime beautician in the Twin City area and a member of Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri, Friday, July 2, 2010 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with funeral Mass on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City with Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Ozark Food Pantry or St. Vincent DePaul Society. Back to Top |
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James Dana “Jim” Zoellner, age 55, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 21, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Sylvia “Tibby” (nee Schembre) Zoellner of Herculaneum, Missouri and the late James G. Zoellner. He is survived by 3 daughters, Jamie Zoellner of Chicago, Illinois, Lindsey and Melyssa Zoellner of Festus, two sisters Mary J. (Mike) Linderer of Shawnee, Kansas and Julie L. (Craig) Smale of Festus and his former wife Lynn (nee Hook) Zoellner of Festus. He was employed as the Head Groundskeeper at Delmar Gardens West in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, Missouri, the Knights of Columbus #1230, Elks Lodge #1721 and the Festus/Crystal City Conservation Club. Private family services were held on Monday, July 5, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Neumann Family Services, Chicago, Illinois or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.
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Amalie Ivanko, age: 89, of Festus, MO (formerly of St. Louis, MO), passed away August 2, 2010 Festus Manor Nursing Facility, Festus, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born January 19, 1921 in Jefferson County, MO, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clay & Pearla (nee Wideman) McBroom. She was married to Joseph Ivanko. She is survived by a Brother: James “Frank” McBroom – De Soto, MO (Preceded in death by siblings Woodrow McBroom, Mae Wilson, Edna Hoff, and Leona Masters), and survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday August 5, 2010 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Ron Follmer. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday August 4, 2010 from 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
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Paul “Rick” Behr, age 52, of St. Louis, MO, passed away July 3, 2010 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was a Truck Driver for Breckenridge Material. Born November 9, 1957 in Farmington, MO , he was the son of the late James T. Betty L. (nee Decker) Behr. He is survived by his daughter: Samantha Lynn Behr and her mother Robin (nee Tidwell) Behr both of St. Louis, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Survived by one sister Nancy (Leonard) Ackman of Hematite, MO & one brother, James Behr of Kansas City, MO. (Preceded in death by one brother Dennis Behr). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Member of Lodge/Organizations: Teamsters Local 682; VFW Auxiliary St. Louis. Celebration of Rick’s Life: Date and Time: Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 1 PM. Place of Service: American Legion Post 103 3212 Sutton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63143. Officiating: Deacon Larry Clark. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Nancy Ackman c/o Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St., De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
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Lilly Emma Fluegel, age 89 of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center, Crystal City. She was born September 22, 1920 in Perry County, Missouri the daughter of the late Dorothea (nee Thomas) and Arthur Fred Fluegel. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Parker Fluegel, two nephews, Stephen Fluegel who died in infancy and Gary Fluegel. She is survived by a brother Roy (Jean) Fluegel of Hernando, Florida, a sister-in-law Alberta Crader of Crystal City, numerous nieces and nephew including Sharon (Franke) Elliott of Crystal City, Terry (Lori) Fluegel of Festus, Missouri, Keith (June) Fluegel of Inverneff, Florida. She is also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews including Franke P. Elliott, Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee, Jennifer Elliott of Kirkwood, Missouri, Gidget (Bob) Mudd of Festus, Casey Jo Fluegel of St. Louis and numerous great-great nieces and nephews. She was a retired office supervisor for PPG and Beiderman’s Trucking Company. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 3:00 P.M. until time of service at 7:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Dennis Heck, Chaplain of Jefferson Regional Medical Center and Mr. Franke P. Elliott. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. |
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Bonnie Gertrude Darden, age 90 of Pevely, Missouri passed away July 3, 2010 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center, Festus, Missouri. She was born March 17, 1920 in Patterson, Missouri the daughter of the late Margaret Elizabeth (nee Shearrer) and Roy Leslie Atnip. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Winford Elbert Darden and two grandchildren Kelly Ann Darden and Kevin Matthew Darden. She is survived by daughters, Wilma Marie (the late Hal) Miller of Lovilia, Iowa, Donna (John) Montgomery of Maryland Heights, Missouri; sons, Roger E. (Debbie) Darden of Festus, Luther Charles (Jean) Darden of Newark, Delaware, Marvin Lee (the late Ruthie) Darden of Piedmont, Missouri; two brothers, Thomas Joe Atnip of Patterson, Missouri, William Henry (Margaret) Atnip of Wappappello, Missouri, 15 Grandchildren, 33 Great-Grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. She was member of Alpine Baptist Church where she was the Organist and Pianist. Visitation Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev. John Polk and Rev. Roy D. Kaylor officiating. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Pony Bird Home, P.O. Box 190, Mapaville, Missouri 63065. |
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Elizabeth
Louise ”Tudi” Donnell, age 93, of Festus,
Missouri passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Lenoir Woods Center in
Columbia, Missouri. She was born June 17, 1917 in Festus, Missouri the
daughter of the late Elizabeth Louise (nee Stoll) and Herman W. Posch.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,
William Howe “Jack” Donnell.
She is survived by two daughters, Julie (Dennis) Boyd of Festus and
Susan Elizabeth (Gary) Scott of Columbia; a brother Herman (Kay) Posch
of California; a brother-in-law Robert “Ely” Donnell of Crystal City,
Missouri; 4 grandchildren Ross Donnell (Katie) Boyd, Jodi (Nathan)
Turley, Katie (Robbie Pauley) Scott and Erin Scott; numerous nieces and
nephews. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, retired
after 20 years with Citizens Bank of Festus and 14 years at Festus
Elementary School. She was a former member of the Jefferson County
Secretaries Association, a charter member of the Twin City Sonateers and
a volunteer at Central Missouri Food Bank in Columbia, Missouri.
Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 8, 2010
Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, Missouri with Fr. Joseph Wormek,
Pastor officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal
City. Memorials preferred to Ozark Food Pantry or Central Missouri Food
Bank in Columbia, Missouri. |
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Barney M. Jackson,
85, of Festus entered into rest July 4, 2010 at Jefferson Regional
Medical Center, Crystal City. Born July 3, 1925 in West Alton, MO. He
was retired transportation supervisor for Dunklin R-5 School District,
US Air Force veteran who had served in WWII and Vietnam. Survived by his
wife, Virginia (Barrigar) Jackson of Festus.
Funeral service was
Thurs, July 8, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, Festus. Burial in Sacred Heart
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Marilyn "Gaye"
(Willingham) DeGonia, 76, entered into rest July 10, 2010 at her
Festus residence. She was born May 7, 1934 in St Louis, MO. She is
survived by her husband, Ira DeGonia; children: David (Kathy) DeGonia,
Wayne DeGonia, Judy (Ken) Huffman, Jana (John) Lause, Sharon (Ron) Smith
& Jane Bottini; 13 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Wed,
July 14, 2010 at Mahn Twin City Chapel of Festus. Interment was in Good
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Bonnie “Margaret” Luetzinger, age 32, of Bloomsdale, Missouri, formerly of Desloge, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 9, 1978 in Farmington, Missouri the daughter of the late Melissa (nee Wann) and George Gray. She is survived by her spouse, Michael Luetzinger, two daughters Melissa and Megan Luetzinger of Bloomsdale, sisters Rosemary (John) Campbell of Bellview, Missouri and Miranda (David) Propst of Leadwood, Missouri, mother and father in-law, Sheila and Bob Luetzinger of Festus, Missouri. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 until time of service at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Norman Bell, Pastor of Fairview Christian Church officiating. Interment Bonne Terre Cemetery, Bonne Terre, Missouri. Memorials preferred to the Leutzinger Family. |
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Ronald Steven Collins, Sr., age: 62, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away July 11, 2010 in De Soto, Missouri. He was a Transportation Director for Federated Department Stores. Born September 12, 1947 in Beloit, Kansas, he was the son of the late Roy and Mary (nee Courtaway) Collins. He is survived by his Children: Ronald Steven Collins, Jr., Albuquerque, MN, Bryan Collins, Las Vegas, NV; Brothers & Sisters: Jeannie (Ron) Keith, Hill City, KS, Paul “Boots” Benton, De Soto, MO, Carol (Denny) Andrasko, Festus, MO, Thomas “Mike” (Annette) Collins, Enid, OK, Charles Collins, Festus, MO, Gerald (Roberta) Collins, Wichita, Falls, TX, Debra (Paul) Boren, De Soto, MO; Host of Nieces and Nephews. Military: Served in the Air Force during Vietnam. Organizations: AmVets Post #48; 3rd Degree member of Knights of Columbus, St. Francois Council #1088. Funeral Service Date and Time: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Chaplin John Davis. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Soldiers Angels, 1792 East Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104 (please denote “Hike for Heroes” on check) or the First United Methodist Church, Festus Youth Group. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Margaret Ruth McNulty, Age: 93, of House Springs, MO, passed away July 11, 2010 in House Springs, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born April 11, 1917 in Cornell, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Matilda (nee Bell) Demars. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Dewey A. McNulty, Sr. She is survived by her children: Mary (Dickey) Conway, House Springs, MO, William (Betty) McNulty, Cedar Hill, MO, Thomas McNulty, House Springs, MO, Charlene Miller, House Springs, MO, Terry (Barbara) McNulty, Newburg, MO; (preceded in death by children, Dewey Alfred McNulty, Jr., Charles and Jerry McNulty); Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by several siblings); Grandchildren: Several; Great-Grandchildren: Several; One Great- Great Grandchild. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Ed Shirrell. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11 AM – 1 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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JoAnn (Sachwitz) Chronister, 63, entered into rest July 7,2010 at her Barnhart residence. Born July 12, 1946 to the late Ralph and Elsa (Bodenhagen) Sackwitz. Survived by husband, Dan Chronister; sons: Paul Wade and Thomas Wade; 3 grandchildren. Private service will be held. |
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Lorene Mary Kist, age 85 of Crystal City, Missouri formerly of Festus, Missouri and Lawrenceton, Missouri passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center, Crystal City. She was born February 16, 1925 the daughter of the late Anton and Josephine (nee Grither) Werner. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Francis A. Kist, sisters Anna Eisenbeis and Florence Carron and brothers Leonard, Ernest and Leo Werner. She is survived by daughters, Josalyn Moran of Chicago, Illinois; Kathy (Michael) Boltin of Omaha, Nebraska; Nancy (Ken) Weis of St. Louis, Missouri; Linda (Chris) Null of Crystal City; Denise (Steve Auberry) Kist of Festus, a son Larry Kist of St. Louis, 10 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. She was a member of St. Lawrence Church, Lawrenceton and a 60 year member of the Daughters of Isabella. Visitation 9:00 A.M., Thursday, July 15, 2010 at St. Lawrence Church until time of Mass at 11:00 A.M., officiated by Fr. Clark Maes, Fr. Joseph Wormek and Deacon Jerry Stoverink. Interment St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Pius X High School, Crystal City or St. Lawrence Parish, Lawrenceton. |
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Carly Elizabeth Ross, age 18, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Wednesday July 14, 2010 as a result of injuries received in an auto accident in Jefferson County, Missouri. She was born July 31, 1991 the daughter of Michael and Mary (nee Henson) Ross. She is preceded in death by a grandmother, Mary Katherine (nee Lucas) Henson and a grandfather, Bud Ross. In addition to her parents she is survived by a sister, Samantha Ross and a brother, Joseph Ross both of Crystal City, grandparents Robert and Peggy Henson of Festus, Missouri, Patricia Ross of Columbia Falls, Montana, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was a 2010 graduate of Crystal City High School enrolled to attend Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, July 17, 2010. Funeral services 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Eric Eggers, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to The American Red Cross. |
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Vickie (LeVall) Neal, 55, of DeSoto passed away July 11, 2010 in Crystal City. Mrs. Neal was a coordinator for the W.I.C. program in Hillsboro. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Born August 5, 1954 in DeSoto, she was the daughter of Dorothy M. (Boyster) LeVall of DeSoto and the late Edgar "Speed" LeVall. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 28 years, Brett Neal of DeSoto; one son, Eric J. (Erin) Neal of Arnold; one daughter, Holly R. Neal of DeSoto; three brothers Gary (Dee Dee) LeVall of Imperial, Jeff (Myrna) LeVall of DeSoto and Shane LeVall of DeSoto; a sister, Karen Carrow of DeSoto; and three grandchildren: Brianna, Tayler and Olivia. Funeral services were scheduled for 10:00am , July 15 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in DeSoto, officiated by Rich Grayson. Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSOto. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Ronda K. Dalton, 44, of DeSoto passed away July 12, 2010 in Crystal City. Mrs. Dalton was a homemaker, Born October 25, 1965 in Beloit, Kansas, she was the daughter of Hillera J. (White) Roussin of DeSoto. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Kenneth Dalton of DeSoto; three sons: Christopher Dalton of DeSoto, Brian K. Dalton of DeSoto and Tim (Kelly) White of Gulf Breeze, Florida; two daughters: Jennifer K. Dalton of DeSoto and Sarah E. Dalton of DeSoto; two brothers: Richard G. (Michelle) Reddick of Viola, Arkansas and Clifford J. Reddick; a sister, Tammy J. Schonberner of Nevada, Missouri; and one grandchild. A memorial gathering was planned for 10a.m. and a memorial service 11a.m. , Saturday, July 17, 2010at Mahn Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Wayne Gibson. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.
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Anna J. Roberts, 80, of Crystal City, entered into rest July 13, 2010 in Festus Manor in Festus. She was a retired developmental assistant for the State of MO. Born Jan. 26, 1930, in Franklin County, IL. to the late Archie and Fleta (Dethrow) Roberts. Survived by brothers: Edward and Robert Cohoon. Memorial service was held Sat, July 17, 2010 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus.
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Nancy S. Tiggs, age 92 of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Festus Manor Nursing Center, Festus, Missouri. She was born March 8, 1918 in Crystal City, Missouri the daughter of the late Mary Luella (nee Higginbotham) and Walter A. Bland. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Tiggs, Jr., brothers, W. Edmond (the late Lillian) Bland, Raymond (the late Frances) Bland and Junior Herbert Bland, sisters, Helen (the late Quinton) Bryant, Grace (Leonard survives) Stone, Agnes Bland, Bernice Bland and Florence Bland who died in infancy. She is survived by a brother Spencer (Dorothy) Bland of Festus, nieces and nephews, Beatrice (Mark) Campbell, Earline (the late Henry) Stewart, Cassandra (James) Blanks, beloved great niece and caregiver Lillian Spicer Manning of Crystal City, numerous great, great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews. She was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Crystal City and worked at several local restaurants including Petit Paree in Festus. Visitation Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. followed by services at 11:30 A.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with Mr. Ron Casey of Festus officiating. Interment at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Maryville University in St. Louis, Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri or the Pony Bird Home in Mapaville, Missouri. |
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Edgar A. Reddick, 80, entered into rest July 16, 2010 at his DeSoto residence. Born Sept 3, 1929, in Lamar, MS, to the late Edgar and Hattie (Dowdy) Reddick. Survived by sons: Aaron (Cheryl) Reddick, Sammy J. Reddick, Larry (Lee) Reddick, Jeffrey Reddick & Willie Daniel; 34 grandchildren; and 35 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son, Aaron J. Reddick and a brother, Charlie Reddick. Memorial service was Sat, July 24, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, Festus. |
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William "Bill" Waugh, 24, of DeSoto passed away July 17, 2010 in DeSoto. Mr. Waugh was a utility worker with ADB. Born December 13, 1985 in St. Louis, he was the son of Nanette (Sorden) and William L. Waugh, Sr. of DeSoto. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers: Ryan Waugh and Joshua Waugh, both of DeSoto; a sister, Andrea (Zack Rulo) Waugh of Arnold; two grandmothers: Jane Harnetz of Bloomsdale and Christine Waugh of St. Louis; an uncle, Rick (Tammy) Sorden Sr.; an aunt, Polly Manasco, and a cousin, Ricky Sorden Jr. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers Charles Harnetz and Robert Waugh. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm July 22, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10a.m. Friday July 23, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Steve E. Montgomery, age 53, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born September 7, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Rosemarie (nee Grass) Montgomery of Festus and the late Kenneth “LeRoy” Montgomery. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Angela “Angie” (nee Saputo) Montgomery and daughter Caitlin Montgomery of Festus, a brother, Denny (Charlene) Montgomery of Festus, sisters Sandy (Denny) Roth of Festus, Julie Montgomery of Festus and Debbie (David) Govero of Crystal City, Missouri. He was a Home Inspector for Social Services and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City. He was a member of the VFW Post #3777 Men’s Auxiliary; Sons of the American Legion; Glassworkers Country Club and Mississippi River Eagles. Memorial Gathering Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service at 7:00 P.M. officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink of Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to American Diabetes Association. |
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Eugene L. McFarland, age 81 of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born November 15, 1928 in Leadwood, Missouri the son of the late Lena Belle (nee Roux) and Leo Franz McFarland. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Evelyn (the late Donald) Dixon and his son Theodore “Ted” Michael (Dee survives) Koch. He is survived by his former spouse and dear friend Marcelene McFarland of Pevely, Missouri, a daughter Deborah (Richard) Isringhaus of Festus, a son Dale (Tammy) McFarland of Irvine, Texas and two grandchildren, Alissa Ann Barker and Scott Lynn Barker. He served in the United States Army, was a retired Turbine Technician at Turbine Blading Repair in St. Louis, Missouri, a member of the Festus/Crystal City Conservation Club and American Legion Post #253. Memorial Gathering at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 24, 2010 followed by Memorial Services at 2:00 P.M. Memorials preferred to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. |
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William E. “Corky” Winkler, Jr., age 53, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. He was born May 24, 1957 in Festus, Missouri the son of Doris “Susie” (nee Rhineberger) (John) Cracchiolo of Festus and William E. (Virginia) Winkler, Sr. of Festus. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Tracey (nee Tripp) Winkler of Crystal City, daughter, Jennifer Lynn (Josh) Morgan of Crystal City, sisters Connie (Jim) Barker of Festus, Margaret (Willie) Sago of Festus, Gail (Bill) Guidicy of Festus, Pam (Tony) Blanchard of Festus, brothers Alan (Kay) Sutton, Festus and Donnie Sutton, Festus. He is also survived by grandsons Kaleb and Tyler Morgan, special nieces, Brouk and Hannah Sago and special nephew Chris (Niki) Barker, father-in-law Harry (the late Ann Louise “Wezy”) Tripp of Festus, sisters-in-law Tana (JT) Mulvaney of Festus, Tammy (Doug) Inman of Festus and one brother-in-law, Steve Tripp of Festus. He was preceded in death by a son, Douglas E. Winkler, 1/7/99. He was a truck driver for Production Castings in Fenton, Missouri, he served 35 years on the Crystal City Volunteer Fire Department, was a member of Elks Lodge #1721 and the Festus/Crystal City Conservation Club. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, July 23, 2010 with services at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with Rev. Randy Gray, Pastor of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association. |
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Rosa Marie Duren, 79, of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 17, 1930 in Bonne Terre, Missouri the daughter of the late Anna Bernice (nee Rickmann) and William Edward Cash. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant brother Charles Cash and a sister Mary Grana. She is survived by her husband Robert “Popeye” Duren, daughters Becky (Don) Huskey of Mapaville, Missouri, Rhonda (Dennis) Mitchell of Herculaneum, Missouri, and Robin (Steve) Batts of DeSoto, Missouri, sons Ralph (Cheryl) Duren of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Rob (Janet) Duren of Warrenton, Missouri, 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Selma American Baptist Church of Festus. Visitation 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, July 25, 2010 with funeral services 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 26, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri with Rev. Sam Williams, pastor of Selma American Baptist Church officiating. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimers Association. |
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Eunice E. Darian, 93 of Farmington, Missouri, formerly of Kimmswick, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center in Farmington. She was born April 15, 1917 in Bowling Green, Kentucky the daughter of the late Pernie (nee Martin) and Rueben Green. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Fred Darian, sons William Kraemer, Vernon Kraemer and Freddy Darian Jr., 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is survived by a daughter Janette (Mike) Ziegelmeyer of Farmington, sons Wayne (Dolores) Kraemer of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri and Dale (Debbie) Darian of Littleton, Colorado, 9 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, July 25, 2010 with funeral service 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 26, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Imperial, Missouri with Fr. Rickey Valleroy of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington officiating. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimers Association. |
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Donald James
Hess, age 92, of Ruston, Louisiana, formerly
of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania passed away July 22, 2010 at the LSU
Medical Science Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born in Crystal
City, Missouri June 25, 1918, son of the late Francis Joseph Hess and
Anna Mae (nee Bond) Hess. In addition to his parents he was preceded
in death by a brother F. Joseph Hess, Jr. and a sister Patricia Mae
Green. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, LaVerne Margaret (nee
Menk) Hess of Shaker Heights, Ohio, daughters Patricia (Donald) Walden
of Ruston, Louisiana and Rita Holt of North Providence, Rhode Island,
sons Charles (Jennie) Hess of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Donald Hess
of Patterson, California, brothers Robert (Mary Lou) Hess, Thomas
(Carol) Hess and Philip (Peg) Hess, 9 grandchildren, 7
great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and
grandnephews. He was retired from PPG Industries of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania as the Director of Human Relations with the Coating and
Resin Division. He was a Fourth Degree Grand Knight in the Knights of
Columbus. He attended their Tuesday morning breakfast club in Bethel
Park, Pennsylvania for many years. He was a Captain in the Quartermaster
Corp in the Army of the U.S. during World War II. He was a member of the
American Legion. Mr. Hess was an avid supporter of the arts, loved to
golf, was a sexton at Our Lady of Grace Church in Upper St. Clair,
Pennsylvania and Volunteered many years for the United Way. Mr. Hess was
a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Church of Ruston, Louisiana. A vigil
services was held at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston, Sunday, July 25,
2010 at 2:00 PM. In Missouri, visitation is at Vinyard Funeral Home
from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Funeral Mass at
the Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, Missouri 11:00 A.M. Thursday,
July 29, 2010 with Fr. Joseph Wormek officiating. Interment Sacred
Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
American Breast Cancer Society, the American Cancer Society or the
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Donald F. Stolzer, age 83, of Festus, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 23, 1927 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Oliver Stolzer and Leona Rose (nee Roth) Stolzer-Cash. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his step-father, Francis Cash, a daughter Janice Stolzer, brother, James Glenwood Stolzer and a sister Nelda Hall and a grandson Corey Michael Vandament. He is survived by his wife, Edna (nee Schmidt) Stolzer of Festus, daughters Mary Vandament of Festus, Donna (Chris) Osborne of Festus, a son Robert (Debbie) Stolzer of St. Genevieve, grandchildren Brent Stolzer, Keary Stolzer, Kellen Stolzer, Delaney Osborne and Tim (Christine) Vandament and one great-grandson Alex Vandament. He was a WWII Army Air Corp veteran, a retired welder with Pittsburg Plate Glass Company, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Festus/Crystal City Conservation Club. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with Mass 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, Missouri with Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor and Fr. Patrick Day of Japan, Missouri officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice. |
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William James "Bill" Overstreet, Sr, 61, of Crystal City entered into rest July 29, 2010 at St Louis University Hospital. He was retired communication technician at AT&T. He was born May 14, 1949 in St Louis, MO. Survivors include his wife of 39 yrs, Gwendolyn (Bisch) Overstreet; son, Andre (Kim) Overstreet, daughter, Mamie Overstreet-Joeveer; grandchildren; and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents: Willie and Mattie (Guest) Overstreet; son, William "Jamie" Overstreet, Jr; and daughter, Nicole Overstreet. Funeral service was Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Interment in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. |
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Robert E. Finder, Jr., age 62 of Florissant, Missouri formerly of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at DePaul Medical Center in Bridgeton, Missouri. He was born March 24, 1948 in Herculaneum, Missouri the son of the late Emma Mae “Mickey” (nee Richardson) and Robert Edward Finder. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Judy Ann (Elvin survives) Francis and a brother Melvin Finder. He is survived by his dear friend Carol Boll of Florissant, Missouri, daughters Jauneen (Gary) McClain of Festus, Missouri and Sherry (Mike) Rapp of Pevely, Missouri, a son Robert E. (Katie) Finder, III of Hillsboro, Missouri, 6 grandchildren, sister Janice (David “Bub”) Coplin of Festus, brothers Carl D. (Joanie) Finder of Potosi, Missouri and Tom (Jackie) Smith of Arnold, Missouri. He was a Truck Driver for Breckenridge Materials Company. Visitation 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri followed by services at 7:00 P.M. officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink of Festus, Missouri. Interment Herculaneum Cemetery, Herculaneum, Missouri. Memorials preferred to American Heart Association. |
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Virginia M. Gottschalk “Ginny”, age 75, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away July 31, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County, MO. She was a retired Clerk for Jefferson County Assessor's Office and the office of the Collector of Revenue. Born August 5, 1934 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Francis "Frank" and Alvina (Lager) Pellet. She was married to the late Kenneth Wayne Gottschalk. She is survived by her children: Kathleen “Kathy” (Bobby) Berry – Hillsboro, Stephen “Steve” Gottschalk – Hillsboro, Gerald “Jerry” Gottschalk – Hillsboro, Patrick “Rick” (Kristine) Gottschalk – Dittmer, James “Jim” (Peggy) Gottschalk – Hillsboro; Grandchildren: 16; Great-Grandchildren: 10. Member of Church: Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Funeral Service Date and Time: Funeral Mass Thursday August 5, 2010 @ 10 AM. Place of Service: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hillsboro. Officiating: Rev. Fr. Chris Holtman. Burial: Good Shepherd Parish Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday August 4, 2010 3 – 8 PM. Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Church, 703 3rd St. Hillsboro, MO 63050. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Hazel B. Reeder, age 104, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City. She was born September 26, 1905 in St. Genevieve County, Missouri the daughter of the late Lucy (nee Pinkston) and Henry Clay Reeder. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters. She is survived by a sister Ada Irene Cooper of Crystal City, nephew LeRoy (Barbara) Cooper of Festus, Missouri, nieces Lorraine Sabo of Cincinnati, Ohio and Barbara (Jim) Rosener of Desloge, Missouri and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri. Visitation Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri with funeral services at 1:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Bob Vittoe of Festus. Interment Little Vine Cemetery, St. Genevieve County, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice. |
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Rosalie A. Pinson, 71 of DeSoto passed away on July 22, 2010, at her home. Mrs. Pinson was a photo finisher at FoJo Studios in DeSoto and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Born August 1, 1938 in DeSoto, she was the daughter of the late Michael "Mitchell" and Lucinda (Missey) Schutte. She is survived by her husband, James G. "Junior" Pinson Sr. of DeSoto; one son, James (Tammy) Pinson Jr. of Cadet; three daughters: Karen (Andy) Palazzola of St. Louis, Endie (Myron) Young of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Cindy (Eddie) Arnold of Hillsboro; two brothers: David (Ronda) Schutte of DeSoto and Glenn (Nadine) Schutte of DeSoto; one son-in-law, Gary Sloss of DeSoto; nine grandchildren: Jeremy, Sara, Tony, Shawn, Tanda, Brandon, Katie, Suzzy and Ellis; and eight great-grandchildren: Austin, Collin, Josh, Brittni, Alex, Harley, Darius and Kiana. She was preceded in death by one son, Ben Coleman; one daughter, Michelle Sloss; one sister, Helen Pinson and two grandsons, Tyan and Kane. Funeral Mass was held July 27, 2010 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Ted Pieper. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the DeSoto Food Pantry, P.O. Box 552, DeSoto, 63020 or to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, 1600 S. Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, 63117. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Angela M. "Pratt" Hunt, 91 of Crystal City passed away July 24, 2010 in Crystal City. Mrs. Hunt was an assembler at the DeSoto Shoe Factory. She was a member of Our Lady Catholic Church in Festus. Born September 10, 1918, in Richwoods, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucille (Catlett) Recar. She was preceded in death by two husbands: Raymond Pratt and Thomas Hunt. She is survived by her husband, Homer Richard Doughtery of Crystal City; four sons: Stanley (Phyllis) Pratt of Villa Ridge, Jerry (Ruth) Pratt of Arnold, Ronnie (Frances) Pratt of South Carolina and Louis (Doris) Pratt of DeSoto; three daughter: Angela (Jerry) Voss of Oklahoma, Margaret (Bill) Kish of St, Charles and Celeste (Earl) Williamson of Crystal City; one daughter-in-law, Velda Pratt of Pacific; 23 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death one son, Ray Pratt; one brother, James Recar; and three sisters: Genevieve Pelikan, Estelle Rulo and Sally Coleman. Funeral Mass was to be held July 28 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, offficiated by the Rev. Alex Anderson. Burial was in St. Joachim Catholic Cemetery in Old Mines. Memorials may be made to Adopt an Angel at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Susan Ellsworth, 62, of DeSoto passed away July 26, 2010 in DeSoto. Mrs. Ellsworth was a homemaker. Born September 21, 1947 in Campbelll, she was the daughter of Magdalene (Johnson) Preslar of Lake Wappapello and the late Russel Preslar. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Terral W. Ellsworth of DeSoto; one son, Johny (Tabitha) Ellsworth of DeSoto; two daughters: Paula Ellsworth of DeSoto and Veronia (Ray) Mattingly of DeSoto; and four grandchildren: Ethan, Abigail, Kayla and Joseph. Funeral services were held July 30 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Greg McCord. Burial was in the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomsfield. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 63108. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Venita Koch, 90 of DeSoto, passed away July 27, 2010 in Crystal City. Mrs. Koch was a packer for the International Shoe Company and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in DeSoto. Born January 2, 1920 in Palmer, she was the daughter of the late Walter F. and Clara J. (Dicus) Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. Koch. She is survived by two sons: John "Jack" Koch Sr. of DeSoto and David L. Koch of DeSoto; five grandchildren: John Jr., Annette, Denise, Gary and Christine and seven great-grandchildren; Connor, Kayliey, Dalton, Garrett, Hailey, Avery and Ashlynn. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marita Davis; one brother, Herbert Montgomery; and two sisters, Anna Wright and Cynthia Edwards. Funeral services were held July 31 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Alex Anderson. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the Adopt an Angels Program at St. Rose of Lima School. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
