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Eldon L. Gamel, 88, formerly of DeSoto passed away on March 1, 2010 at Parkland Hospital, Bonne Terre, MO. He had been in St. Joe Manor, Bonne Terre for a few months. He was born May 10, 1921 in Jamestown, Arkansas; the son of the late Lee and Letta (nee Donoho) Gamel. His wife, Anna "Alma" Gamel preceded him in death. Eldon was a civil service employee for the Defense Mapping Agency in St. Louis, Missouri. He served his country and was a member of the United States Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. He enjoyed woodworking and working on his farm. Mr. Gamel was the father of David Gamel, Ronald (Nancy) Gamel, and John (Sonja) Gamel all of Festus, Glenda (Ivars) Sturms, Belleville, IL, Martha (Charles) Bechtel of Sparks, NV, Mary LaBrier, St. Louis, MO, and Karen (Mike) Williams, DeSoto; grandfather of nineteen grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers: Eugene Gamel, Emil Gamel, Bryan Gamel, and two sisters: Glenna Fuehers and Shirley McMurray. Donations may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813. Officiating the funeral service was Rev. Dennis Heck at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel on Friday, March 5, 2010. |
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Cecilia Ann Wallman,
age 84, of Festus, Missouri, formerly of Herculaneum, Missouri passed
away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in
Creve Coeur, Missouri. She was born December 23, 1925 in Arnold,
Missouri the daughter of the late Lena (nee Schneider) and Barney
Becker. She is survived by a daughter Debbie (Tom) Curtis of Bloomsdale,
Missouri, sons Allen “Gary” Wallman of Hillsboro, Missouri, David
“Keith” (Sharon) Wallman of Herculaneum and Dennis J. Wallman of Festus,
grandchildren Wendy (Patrick) Glisson, Sherri Wallman, Shane Wallman,
Tisha Wallman, and Brandy (Eric) Pieper, great-grandchildren Ryan and
Keara Pieper and Madison, Lena and Preston Wallman, and a sister Edna
(the late George) Marquette of St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her husband Allen Joseph Wallman
(12-26-2004), granddaughter Heather M. Wallman, sisters Sr. Julia
Becker, Sr. Pearl Becker and Marie (the late Fred) Bloomer, brothers
Edward Becker and Albert (the late Alma) Becker. She worked for
Scenicview Nursing Center in Herculaneum for 35 years as a Nurses Aide
and was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Herculaneum.
Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri from 4:00
P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 7, 2010 with funeral mass 10:00 A.M.
Monday, March 8, 2010 at Assumption Catholic Church in Herculaneum with
Fr. Robert V. Fleiter officiating. Interment at National Cemetery,
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Memorials preferred to the National
Kidney Foundation. |
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June “LaVerne” Brocka, age 68, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born April 9, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Galena Louise (nee Glore) and William “Mike” Creason. She is survived by a daughter Karen Flotron of Festus, son Ronald David Brocka of Festus and two granddaughters Amanda and Ashley Flotron. Also surviving are sisters Doris Newcomb of Tucson, Arizona, Judy Evelyn (the late Larry) Freeland of Imperial, Missouri, brothers Michael (Faye) Creason of St. Louis, David (Carole) Creason of Chicago, Illinois and Fred (Rosemary) Creason of Santa Barbara, California. She was a homemaker and member of Festus Church of the Nazarene. |
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Rosie "Jane" Squires, 70, of Festus, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at her residence. Born December 30, 1939 in Osceola, Arkansas to the late Lee and Mildred (Whitaker) Cooper. She is survived by her son: Kenny Squires Jr of Festus, brothers: Edward Wilson of Bourbon, MO, Floyd Wilson of Farmington, MO, Boyd (Lois) Wilson of St Louis, and Wiley Wilson of Las Vegas, NV, sisters: Barbara Mendez of Hacienda Heights, CA, Joann Wilson of Arizona and Marie Thompson of Las Vegas, NV and a grandchild. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Squires Sr and a brother: John Henry Wilson. Funeral service to the held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Visitation Sunday from 10AM-1PM. Interment in Mt Olive Cemetery in DeSoto. Reverend Gene Moses will officiate the service. Memorials preferred to family in care of Boyd Wilson for funeral expenses. |
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Pauline V. Christopher, 87, of DeSoto passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born December 25, 1922, in DeSoto, Missouri to the late Alfred G. and Cora L. (Nee Thost) Erny. Dear wife of the late Leonard Christopher. Dear mother of Richard A. (Joyce) Christopher of DeSoto, James L. (Mildred) Christopher of Farmington, Patty Ann Howard of Leadwood, Judy (James) Speidel of DeSoto, and Betty Cresswell of Ironton. She was loving grandmother to 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Along with her husband, Pauline is preceded in death by her brother Al Erny. Pauline was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in DeSoto. Pastor Wilburn Hinch officiated the service on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Arrangements were made under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. |
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Carole G. Jackson, age 63, of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, March 5, 2010 at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born June 30, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Herbert E. Jackson II of Festus and the late Gertrude “George” (nee Lichty) Jackson. In addition to her father she is also survived by brothers Herbert E. “Tracy” (Jane) Jackson, III of Fenton, Missouri, Gary L. (Dinah) Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia, Kirk A. (Candilee) Jackson of Crystal City, Missouri, 7 Nieces and Nephews and 10 Grand-Nieces and Nephews. She worked in electrolysis and massage therapy in Jefferson and St. Louis County for more than thirty years. She was licensed and trained as a registered electrolysis therapist at the Hoffman Institute in New York City and received her degree as a licensed massage therapist from the St. Louis College of Health Care. She was an avid bowler holding many local offices in the Women’s International Bowling Association and a longtime member of PEO Chapter JA. She was a lifetime member of First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Festus. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 7, 2010 and then at the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 8, 2010 with Rev. Dewey Johnson, Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, Crystal City officiating. Interment Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus. Memorials preferred to First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ or the Festus Public Library. |
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Gladys Lucille Cambron, age 90, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born May 19, 1919 in Festus the daughter of the late Ada (nee Moran) and William Boedecker. She is survived by daughters Deborah S. Cambron of Festus, Denise S. (Tim) Roth of Crystal City, sisters Ada (LeRoy) Renfro of Bullhead City, Arizona, Clara (the late Gilbert) Wegmann of Festus and a granddaughter Amber Lynn (Jomathan Shaw) Mauk of Boulder, Colorado. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harris West Cambron (9-10-1981), a sister Mabel (the late Cecil) McClain and a brother William H. Boedecker. She worked at PPG as a glass worker and later as a sales clerk at Goldes Department Store and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crystal City. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, March 8, 2010 with services Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home with Pastor Jarold Rux of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Memorials preferred to St. Francis Society for Animals, 1217 Old Jackson Road, Farmington, Missouri 63640. |
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Jeanette Francis LaFloure, age 82, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. She was born October 28, 1927 in Herculaneum, Missouri the daughter of the late Nora Mary (nee Hayes) and Alonzo Boyer. She is survived by a son Thomas S. (Carla “Corkey”) LaFloure of Crystal City, granddaughters Rebeque, Elizabeth and Haley LaFloure, and brother Chester “Roy” Boyer of Herculaneum. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert C. LaFloure, 5 brothers and 1 sister. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 11, 2010 with services at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 12, 2010 at the funeral home with Deacon Jerry Stoverink officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. |
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Janice S. Weaver of DeSoto passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at her home. She was a lineworker at Chrysler Corporation. Born in Gideon, Missouri to the late Jewel and Lorene (nee Ridge) Malloy. Janice is survived by son, Vincent Weaver of DeSoto and daughter, Dawn (Ryan) Selsor of DeSoto, brothers, Tom (Candy) Malloy of California, Larry Malloy of Arkansas, Hareley Malloy of Texas, Gerald Malloy of Arizona, Danny (Georgia) Malloy of New Florence, Missouri and sisters, Loretta (Dwayne) White of Columbia, Missouri, Pat (Russ) Nardi of Arizona, and Debbie Goad of Indiana. Janice was also a loving grandmother to 6 grandchildren. Reverend Gene Moses officiated the service on Saturday, March 13. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. |
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Zelma I. Wooley, 89,of Hillsboro MO
entered into rest on March 7, 2010 at her residence. She was a retired
assembly worker at Bemis Bag Corporation in St Louis and a member of
Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Hillsboro and loved
singing at her church. She was born May 3, 1920, in Ellsinore, MO to the
late Quiller and Annie (Berry) Bowman. She is survived by brother: Lee
(Thelma) Bowman of Ocala, FL, sister: Beulah (Harold) Boll of
Manchester, MO, grandchildren: Vicky Simmons, Donna Gray-Dugger and
Robert Dugger, 6 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Harry
H. Wooley, daughter: Shirley Dugger, brothers: Robert Bowman, Corbett
Bowman, Floyd Bowman and sisters: Ruth Bowman, Opal Bowman and Geneva
Davis. Funeral service to be held Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10AM at
Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Hillsboro. Visitation
Wednesday, March 10 from 5-8PM at the church. Interment: Joplin New
Hope Cemetery in Ellsinore, MO. Memorials preferred to church building
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Lillian M. Cain, 94, of Hillcrest Nursing Center in DeSoto, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. Lillian was born to the late David & Anne (nee Faulkner) Wire in West Plains, Missouri on May 29, 1915. Lillian was owner of a florist for 35 years. She enjoyed gardening and going to sales. She is survived by two sons: Larry (Helen) Cain of DeSoto and John (Andi) Cain of Phoenix, Arizona, two daughters: Marion Cain of St. Louis, Karen (Richard) Slusser of Sullivan, Missouri, three siblings: Dean (Sue) Wire of Kentucky, Dorman Wire of California and Marlene (Gerald) Wilson of Hermatage, Missouri. Lillian had 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cain. There was a private service for the family. Arrangements under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. |
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Sherry M. (Lancaster)
Labbee was laid to rest with her husband on Monday, March 8th, 2010
at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis. She was born in
Saint Louis on December 8, 1944 and was raised in Herculaneum, MO. She
graduated from Herculaneum High School in 1962. She married Alfred Wayne
Labbee on August 5, 1967. They both lived together in Pevely, MO till
2004 when she and her husband moved to Sainte Genevieve. She passed away
on Thursday, March 4, 2010 while a resident at Riverview at the park
nursing home in Sainte Genevieve. She is survived by one son, Steven W
Labbee, daughter in law April M Labbee and two grandchildren, Battle
Wayne Labbee age 5 and Kathryn Lillian Marie "Katie" Labbee age 2. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Wayne Labbee, her father,
Roy V. Lancaster and mother, Shirley Marie (Drinen) Lancaster of
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Harold E. Smith, age 69, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at his residence in Festus. He was born July 3, 1940 in Piedmont, Missouri the son of the late Lola (nee Brown) and Everett Smith. He is survived by his wife Brenda Karen (nee Clark) Smith of Festus, sons Steven Eugene (Kimberly) Smith of Bonne Terre, Missouri, James Everett (Sarah) Smith of Crystal City, Missouri, grandchildren Jeremiah Proffitt, Megan Smith, Samuel Smith, Elli Smith and a brother Lawrence Everett (Joyce) Smith of DeSoto, Missouri. He served in the Army and Army Reserves, retired from Chrysler Corporation after 36 years, was a member of the Piedmont Masonic Lodge; UAW Local#110 retirees and a member of the First Baptist Church of Herculaneum/Pevely, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 with services at the funeral home 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 12, 2010 with Rev. Jeff Purvis officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. |
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Russell T. LaFloure, age 24 of Sunrise Beach, MO (formerly of De
Soto, MO) passed away March 8, 2010 at the Jefferson Regional Medical
Center in Crystal City, MO. Born March 7, 1986 in St. Louis County, MO,
he is survived by his Father: Thomas Allen LaFloure, St. Louis, MO, and
Mother: Anita R. Wiley, Sunrise Beach, MO, One Sister: Shawna Via,
Paducah, KY, and Grandparents: Wanda Lea (the late Russell) Wiley, De
Soto, MO and Mary Lou & Wiley LaFloure, Crystal City, MO. He was a 2005
Graduate of De Soto High School. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday,
March 12, 2010 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Officiating: Boyt Willis. Place of Burial: Mt. Olive
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, March 11, 2010 4-8 PM. In
lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Special Olympics, 1516 S.
Brentwood Blvd. #100, St. Louis, MO 63144 or Muscular Dystrophy
Association, 345 Marshall Ave. #101, St. Louis, MO 63119. Back to Top |
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Orville C. "Doug"
Douglas, 74, of Pevely (formerly of DeSoto) entered into rest March
9, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born Nov 14, 1935, in
Leadwood, MO, to the late Orvil & Anna (Yancheck) Douglas. He had
previously owned Douglas Motors in DeSoto, Monogram Machine in Crystal
City & was a broker/realtor for Caldwell Banker. He is survived by his
wife, Lois (Bohn) Douglas; children: Joseph (Kelley) Douglas, Hope
(Jeff) DeClue & Jill (Hal) Neisler; sister, Barbara Douglas; and 6
grandchildren. Mass service is Fri, March 12, 2010 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Crystal City. Burial in JB National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Mahn
Twin City Chapel of Festus. |
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Bertha M. “Bootsie” LaPlant, age 90, of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at her residence. She was born May 5, 1919 in Ashley, Illinois the daughter of the late Myrtle (nee Politte) and Otto Higgins. She is survived by a son Ron (Karen) LaPlant of Festus, daughters Brenda (Lou) Broadfoot of Festus, Pam LaPlant of Festus, grandchildren Niki Morales of New York, New York, Jeremy Morales of St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Margaret LaPlant of Festus, sisters Roberta Thuesen of St. Louis, Jeanette Smock of Festus and Shirley Scott of Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Paul LaPlant (5-2-1984), sons Paul E. LaPlant and Leroy J. LaPlant, sisters Dorothy Miller, Cecelia Richardson, Alberta Higgins, Norma Rush, Sarah Burlage and brothers Eugene “Lester Higgins, Leonard Higgins, John Higgins, Ralph Higgins, Chester Higgins and Donald Higgins. She was a Homemaker and member of Church of Our Lady in Festus. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 with funeral mass 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Church of Our Lady in Festus with Fr. John Kerber officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Church of Our Lady or St. Pius X High School. |
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Marie Ellen
Leutzinger, age 103, of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March
9, 2010 at Baisch Nursing Center in DeSoto, Missouri. She was born
August 23, 1906 in DeSoto the daughter of the late Sophia (nee Dandurant)
and Paul Alex Boyer. She is survived by a son John Durant (Gloria)
Masters of Festus, grandchildren Jeffrey B. Masters of Bloomsdale,
Missouri and Teresa (James) Lively of Pevely, Missouri. In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Walter E.
Leutzinger (11-12-2000) a son Charles Leutzinger, a sister Marguerite
MaryAgnes Gartiser and a granddaughter Jacqueline E. (Ronald survives)
Coleman. She was employed as a glass worker at Pittsburg Plate Glass
Company, Crystal City, Missouri and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of
VFW Post #3777. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 2:00
P.M. until time of service at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Interment Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorials preferred
to The Humane Society. |
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Cecil R. “Butch” Ballard, Jr., age 86 of De Soto, Missouri,
passed away March 10, 2010 at his esidence in De Soto, MO. He was a
Service Driver for Union Electric. Born March 21, 1923 in St. Louis, MO,
he was the son of the late Cecil R. Sr. and Hallie (nee Yount) Ballard.
He is survived by his wife: Virginia (nee Orsulak) Ballard of De Soto,
MO, One Daughter: Gwen Christopher, Des Peres, MO (preceded in death by
son-in-law, Charles Christopher), (preceded in death by three sisters,
Lucille Stroup, Doris Oker, and Martha Datillo), and survived by his
Grandchildren: Carmen Christopher, Washington, D.C. and Chad (Sandra)
Christopher, St. Louis, MO. He served in the US Army, WWII. Funeral
Service Date and Time: Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2 PM. Place of
Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Greg McCord.
Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday,
March 13, 2010 12 PM – 2 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the De Soto
CONTACT, 705 E. Stone, De Soto, MO 63020 or the Jefferson Regional
Hospice, #5 Industrial Dr., Crystal City, MO 63019. |
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Eugene Wesley Davis, Sr., age 78 of Cadet, Missouri passed away
March 10, 2010 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was a Mechanic;
Owner/Operator of Salvage Yard; Towing Service; and Auto Repair He was
born September 15, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Homer L. and
Ruth A. (nee Woodson) Davis. He is survived by his wife Gloria J. (nee
Williams) Davis of Cadet, MO, and his children: Bonnie (Rick) Brooks,
Bloomsdale, MO; Terry (Betty) Davis, House Springs, MO; Debra (George)
Wockenfuss, Cadet, MO; Michael (Karen) Davis, De Soto, MO; David (Kennetha)
Davis, De Soto, MO; Patricia D. Davis, Cadet, MO, Katherine L. Davis,
Cadet, MO, Robert L. Davis, Cadet, MO, Eugene W. Davis, Jr., Cadet, MO;
Julia D. Davis, Cadet, MO; and Nicole J. Davis, Cadet, MO. He is also
survived by his brother and sisters: Ralph Davis, Fountain, FL, Dorothy
“Sis” Hendrickson, Robertsville, MO, Gail Chriswell, Wagoner, OK,
Virginia “Jenny” Jarrell, Leesburg, FL. (preceded in death by siblings,
Robert; Lloyd; James, & Homer Davis, Jr.; Ruthie Davis; Betty Jarrell),
14 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Service was held on
Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:00 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home. Officiating: Rev. Jimmy Turner. Place of Burial: Davis Family
Cemetery, Cadet, MO. Visitation: Friday, March 12, 2010 4-8 PM. |
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Thomas Clyde Rawson,
70, of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away on March 10, 2010, in Hillsboro,
Missouri. Thomas was born near Bonne Terre, Missouri on February 3,
1940. He was the former owner of Rawson’s Produce in Hillsboro,
Missouri, a volunteer for the Missouri Department of Conservation,
active with the Jefferson County Republican Club, Long time volunteer
with the Hillsboro Little League, active with Hillsboro area Boy Scouts,
volunteer with Jefferson Regional Hospice, and worked with Local
Emergency Management in Disaster preparedness. Survived by: Wife-
Kathryn L. Rawson ( nee Rice) of Hillsboro. Missouri. Daughter- Julie
(Jeff) Peters of Festus. Missouri. Daughter- Lisa Cashion of Branson,
Missouri. Son- Thomas W. “Chip” (Kim) Rawson of Hillsboro, Missouri.
Brother- David Rawson of Hillsboro, Missouri. Sister- Martha Strange of
Burns City, Indiana. Sister- Nina Robbason of Cannan,Vermont. Also
survived by, Grandchildren- Jay, Jillian, Todd and Jordan Peters, Daniel
and Megan Cashion, Kendall and Thomas C. “Carter” Rawson. Preceded in
death by: Parents- Thomas Earl and Mary Ann Rawson (nee Mecey)
Memorial Gathering: 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday March 20,
2010, at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorial
Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 20, 2010, at the Robert D.
Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri. Family asks for no Flowers, but
would appreciate donations to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary or
Jefferson Regional Hospice. |
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Ms. Margery Long, 83, St. Louis County, passed away on March 11, 2010. She was born in Birlington, Iowa to the late Paul Vincent and Laura (nee Fuetzer) Long on August 10, 1926. Margery was plant manager for wine manufacturing and had also been employed at Wal-Mart for thirteen years. She volunteered for the voting poles and Childrens Miracle Network. Ms. Long is survived by two dear friends: Patricia (Marvin) McDowell of Hillsboro and Danielle (Joseph) Robinson of Imperial. She was the dear sister of Marylin Powers of Pinella Park, Florida. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul R. Long. Deacon Ed Boyer officiated the funeral ceremony on Monday, March 15, 2010. Burial was in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis. Arrangements under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel. |
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Michael Joseph Coleman, age 56, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Jefferson Barracks Medical Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He was born August 2, 1953 in Bonne Terre, Missouri the son of Betty Lou (nee Scott) Coleman of Festus and the late Vincent “Bink” Coleman. In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving companion of 28 years Tonda A. Breeze, her sons Sean (Amy Jo) Breeze, Matthew (Jane) Breeze, her grandsons Logan, Ben, Lucas, Drew, Will, Nate and Alex, a brother Vincent S. (Theresa) Coleman of Festus, nephews Colin and Caleb Coleman and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 14, 2010 with funeral mass 11:00 A.M., Monday March 15 at Church of Our Lady in Festus with Fr. John Kerber officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Ducks Unlimited. |
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Burnham Andre’ “Jelly” Reecht, age 90, passed away at his residence
in Festus, Missouri Thursday, March 11, 2010 after a brief illness. His
wife LaVerne, age 88 suffered a aortic aneurism hours after his
death. She passed at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City,
Missouri Saturday, March 13, 2010. Burnham was born October 22, 1919 in
Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Dorothy (nee Achter) and
Francis Xavier Reecht. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by a brother Francis X. Reecht, Jr. and a sister Dorothy Louise
(the late Paul) Sparling. Burnham attended Sacred Heart Grade School in
Crystal City and graduated from Crystal City High School where he was a
prominent athlete and participated in football, basketball and track.
He was the captain of the 1939 through 1942 CCHS football teams. He
declined a football scholarship to Northwestern University and went to
work briefly for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. after graduation and before
enlisting in the United States Army Air Force in 1942 at the onset of WW
II. He served on the China-Burma-India front and was the recipient of a
“Distinguished –Beyond-the-Call of Duty” award. Sgt. Reecht was
honorably discharged in 1945. He retired from PPG industries after 41
years of service, was a life long member of Sacred Heart Church, member
of V.F.W. post #3777 and the American Legion post #253. |
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Marjorie Mildred Harris (nee Colburn), age 89, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on March 12, 2010, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born in Doniphan, Missouri on October 28, 1920. She was a member of Belews Creek Chapel. Hillsboro Missouri. Survived by: Daughter- Joyce (Charles) Stanberry of Hillsboro, Missouri. Son-Louis “Vernon” Puryear of Hillsboro, Missouri. Son-Richard “Dickie” Puryear of Winchester, Virginia. Cousin and dear friend Phyllis Puryear of House Springs, Missouri. Also Survived by, 7 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 3, Great Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Parents- Louis Samuel Colburn and Edna Colburn (nee Spell) Brother-James E. Colburn. Visitation: Monday March 15, 2010, from 4PM to 8PM at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral Service: Tuesday March 16, 2010, 10AM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to Belews Creek Chapel, Hillsboro, Missouri appreciated. |
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Judy M. Heustis was born in Granite City, IL, the daughter of the
late Joseph and Mary (nee Johnston) Polson, Sr. She was the dear mother
of Renee (Steven) Higgins of Valle Mines, MO, dear grandmother of Brooke
and Ryan and dear great grandmother of Kendon. Judy was preceded in
death by her parents and her brother Joseph Polson, Jr. Judy enjoyed
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Agnes Burns, age 80, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Festus, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 at NE Atlanta Health and Rehab Center. She was born November 28, 1929 in Crystal City, Missouri the daughter of the late Henrietta Mary (nee Smith) and Thomas M. Otto. She is survived by a daughter Rebecca (Robert) Parker of Atlanta, sister Marie E. Pasternak, Desloge, Missouri and grandchildren Blake and Mackenzie Parker. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James Newton Burns (12-7-00), sisters Marylee E. Woodard, Berniece Borusiewich, Beatrice Aubuchon, Irene Scauzzo, Shirley Laverne Otto and brothers Everett E. Otto, William Otto, Louis Otto and Richard Otto. She enjoyed gardening and volunteering in her community and was a member of Church of Our Lady in Festus. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 20, 2010 until time of service at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home officiated by Fr. John Kerber, Pastor, Church of Our Lady. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the James and Agnes Burns Scholarship Fund at Our Lady School, Festus. |
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Evelyn Mildred Krause, age 83, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born August 3, 1926 in Festus, Missouri the daughter of the late Hulda Lydia ( nee Rathjen) and Martin Krause. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers Howard B. Krause and Ralph Krause. She worked for Pittsburg Plate Glass Company in Crystal City and was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal City. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 15, 2010 until time of service at 11:30 A.M. with Pastor Gerald Rux officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church. |
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Judith Ann Montgomery ( nee Burgess), age 64, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away suddenly on March 13, 2010, at her home in Hillsboro Missouri. She was born on August 8, 1945, in St. Louis Missouri. Judith and her husband Daniel were married March 3, 1965, in Horine Missouri. Judith was a member of Church Of Jesus Christ Later Day Saints, in Hillsboro Missouri. She is survived by, Husband-Daniel George Montgomery, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Daughters: Rebecca L. (Scott) Stuber, of Arnold, Missouri, Victoria Jean Montgomery, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Jennifer D. Montgomery, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Jessica A. (Fielding) Lewis, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Sarah A. Montgomery, of Pevely, Missouri, Sisters-Sharon K. Bley, of Orlando, Florida and Linda L. Hutchins, of Orlando, Florida, Brother-Eugene Burgess, of St. Louis, Missouri, Grandchildren Ethan Stuber, Klya Montgomery, Zari Montgomery, Parker Burton, Cyrelle Burton, Adina Lewis, and Reagan Montgomery. Preceded in death by, Father-James Arthur Burgess, Mother- Alma Dee Jean Burgess (nee Ashlock). Visitation-Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 10:30AM to 12:30PM at Church Of Jesus Christ Later Day Saints, in Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral-Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 12:30PM at Church Of Jesus Christ Later Day Saints, in Hillsboro Missouri. Interment-Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Memorials-to the American Diabetes Association, St. Louis Missouri. |
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Celia Adelene Wright,
age 87, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was
born October 15, 1922 in Belgrade, Missouri the daughter of the late
Myrtle (nee Jones) and Rev. Martin D. Eaves. She is survived by sons
Luther T. (Diana) Wright of Festus, Missouri, Claude R. (Shelia) Wright
of Festus, Winford D. (Beth) Wright of DeSoto, Missouri, Carl Wright of
Bloomsdale, Missouri, daughters Katherine N. (Bob) Benwell of Hillsboro,
Missouri, Rose L. (Randy) Propst of DeSoto, Vivian K. (Sam) James of
Bloomsdale and Naomi F. Thompson of Festus, brothers Melvin Henry
(Dorothy) Eaves of Mineral Point, Missouri, Charles Bartlett (Sue)
Eaves, Potosi, Missouri, sisters Elizabeth (the late Howard) Crim,
Independence, Missouri, Eveline (the late James) Henson of Hillsboro,
Missouri, 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great
grandson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband Sylvester James Wright, brothers Clayburn Glenwood (Zella
survives) Eaves, Martin (the late Norma) Eaves, sisters Melvina Eaves
and Arlene (the late Oscar) Anderson. She was a housekeeper at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center for over 40 years and a member of the First
Assembly of God Church in Herculaneum, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard
Funeral Home, Festus from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, March 15, 2010
with funeral service at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the
funeral home officiated by Rev. Dan Ross and Rev. Randy Gray. Interment
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Ms JoAnne B. Gipfel, 82, passed away on March 15, 2010 at Hillcrest Nursing Center, DeSoto; she was born November 16, 1927. Ms. Gipfel will be interred in the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto, Missouri. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Gene A. Miller, 34, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away March 15, 2010 in Jefferson County, MO. He was a Carpenter. Born October 13, 1975 in St. Louis County he was the son of the late Gary A. Miller Sr. and Ronda L (nee McCallister) Tayon of Piedmont, MO. He is also survived by his Wife Angie Allen of Hillsboro, MO, Children: Brittany Ennis – Hillsboro, Samantha Miller – Hillsboro and Alicia Miller – Hillsboro, Brother: Gary A. (April) Miller, Jr. – Hillsboro, Sister: Tabatha Tayon – Hillsboro, Step-Siblings: Gary Tayon – Hillsboro, Ellen Tayon – Ballwin, Nieces & Nephews: Gary Miller III, Matthew Miller, Miranda Hill, Bobby Hill, & Aden Hill. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday March 18, 2010 2 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Pastor Keith Perren. Visitation: Thursday March 18, 2010 from 11 AM – 2 PM
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Anita C. Sansocie (nee Johnson), age 54, of Dittmer Missouri, passed away on March 15, 2010, in Cedar Hill, Missouri. She was born in Grandby Colorado on November 2, 1955. Survived by: Husband-Gary Sansocie of Dittmer, Missouri, Mother-Sally (Floyd) Gore of Fredericktown, Missouri, Daughter- Shannon ( William) Bogardus of House Springs, Missouri., Sister-Jan (Del), Brinkley of Fredericktown, Missouri, Sister-Norma (Robert) Brinkley of Piedmont, Missouri, Sister-Ocleta (Ray) Darden of Fredericktown, Missouri, Sister-Sandy Knopfel of Arnold Missouri, Sister-Kathy Brinkley of Fenton, Missouri. Preceded in death by: Father-Carl Johnson. Memorial gathering: Sunday March 21, 2010, from 2PM to 4PM at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. |
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Shawn Michael Morman, Sr., age 31, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born August 11, 1978 in Aurora, Illinois the son of Barbara (nee Milne) Schoenlaub and Ronald Morman. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Kristi Lee (nee Allen) Morman of Festus, son Shawn Michael Morman, Jr. of Festus, daughter Kaitlyn Ann Morman of Festus, step-father Carl P. Schoenlaub of Affton, Missouri, sister Joannah Morman of Pevely, Missouri and his in-laws, Lawrence and Tina Allen. He was a supervisor at Midland Railway Supply. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri from 3:00 P.M. until time of services at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Gene Henrichsen of Herculaneum United Methodist Church officiating.
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Ester M. Henry, (nee Schumer), 80, of Festus, passed away in DeSoto on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was a retired factory worker for Eagle Industries in Fenton and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was born July 7, 1929, in Statford, Iowa to the late Theodore and Margaret (Miller) Schumer. She is survived by her sons: Gerald (Kathleen) Henry of Catossa, OK, Jeff (Kathy) Henry of Tulsa, OK and Donald (Beth) Henry of Bloomsdale, MO, daughters: Debbie (the late Bill) Shepherd of Olympian Village, MO and Sandra (Mitch) Henry of Festus, MO, brother: William (the late Katherine) Schumer of Crystal City, MO, sisters: Nora (the late Arthur) Peterin of Festus, MO, Agnes (Raymond) Talken of Festus, MO, Betty (Welton) Basler of Festus, MO, and Mary Cage of DeSoto, MO along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Leroy L.Henry, sons: Michael, Richard, Roger and Robert Henry, brother: Tony (the late Clara) Schumer, and sister: Helen Schumer. Funeral mass to be held on Tuesday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City. Visitation Monday 5:00-8:00 pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Interment: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials preferred to donors choice. Father Jospeh Wormek to officiate the service. |
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Sylvia Marie Sikes, age 87, of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Woodland Manor Nursing Center in Arnold, Missouri. She was born May 5, 1922 in Brunot, Missouri the daughter of the late Tabitha (nee Kemp) and Slonas Collier. She is survived by daughters, Debra A. Hunt of Hillsboro, Missouri, Vicki S. (Gary) Seel of Valley Park, Missouri, a son Monte Lou Sikes of Festus, sister Nellie (the late William) Loving of Imperial, Missouri, grandchildren Eric (Susan) Seel, Bruce Seel, Tera Seel, Linsey (Joe) Elliott, Thomas Hunt, great-grandchildren Amber Benton, Travis Seel, Austin Seel, twins Shane and Savannah Seel, Aiden Murray and Malachi Benton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Dempsey Sikes, brothers Rayme (Dorothy survives) Collier, Paul (the late Maxine) Collier, Johnny (the late Marie) Collier, Nay (Esther survives) Collier, sisters Clara (the late Claude) Dean, Avis (the late Al) Winkle and Myrtle Collier. She was a factory worker for Brown Shoe Company in DeSoto, Missouri and retired from Arundale Manufacturing in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in DeSoto. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, March 19, 2010 with funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 20, 21010 at the funeral home with Rev. Gerald Collier of Ironton, Missouri officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. |
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Dennis R. Whitby, 61, of Cadet, MO passed away March 17, 2010 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was a Detective for Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. Born April 1, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, the late Ralph Whitby & the late Louise (nee Scrivner) Whitby Douglas. He is survived by his wife Sandra (nee Gillam) Whitby of Cadet, MO, his children: Danny (Donna) Whitby – De Soto, Julie Whitby – Sullivan, Lisa (Clayton) Hastings – De Soto, Tina (Mark) Sikes – Valles Mines, Son-In-Law: Dion Tweedy – De Soto, (Preceded in death by one daughter: Sheila Tweedy), Sister: Frances (Joe) Detter (preceded in death by one brother: Frank Votruba), 11 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday March 20, 2010 @ 2 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Dr. G. Michael Rose. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 10 AM – 2 PM. |
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Norma L. Gipson, 72, of Festus, age 72, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Norma was retired from Jefferson Regional Medical Center after working there for 15 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Elva "Gene" Gipson,dear sons, Dennis Gipson of Fulton and Kevin Gipson of Festus, dear daughter, Rhonda (Kenny) Watters of Festus, three brothers, Ronald (Sandy) Boyer of Hillsboro, Joseph Boyer of DeSoto,and Lawrence "Larry" Boyer of Festus, five sisters, Evelyn Joyce of Festus, Dorothy Boedecker of Festus, Ruth (Lloyd) Niemann of Festus,Emma (Ray) Thebeau of Old Mines,and Glenda McGee of Festus. Norma was a beloved grandmother to two grandchildren, Joshua and Jenny and three great grandchildren, Kylee, Korynn and Avery. A funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church in Festus on March 22, 2010, officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Marshall "Dino" Stewart III, age 49, formerly of DeSoto, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Jefferson City. Marshall was born on December 31, 1960 in St. Louis; the son of Marshall Stewart, Jr, of DeSoto and the late Ethel (nee Evans) Stewart. Dino, enjoyed baseball, watching the DeSoto Little League and he liked to shoot pool. Dino had attended the First Church of God. He was a laborer in construction. Marshall was a loving father to Marshall Stewart IV, Lynette Phelps,and Latika Phelps each of Topeka, KS. He is also survived by a brother, Richard "Huggy" Stewart of DeSoto, and sister, Paula (James)Douthit of St. Louis, in addition to granddaughter Kayla and grandson, Marshall V. He is also survived by nephews Andre and Raymond, niece, Brielle and 2 uncles and 3 aunts. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. The Funeral service was officiated by Bishop Ron Luellen, Sr. on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto. Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery. |
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Emma Lou “Cookie” Gillam, 78 of De Soto, MO, passed away March 19, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. She was a homemaker. She was born April 14, 1931 in Potosi, Missouri, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Harriett (nee Miller) Gamble. She is survived by her husband Earl F. Gillam of De Soto, her children: Danny (Paulette) Gillam – DeSoto, MO, Dennis (Kelly) Gillam – DeSoto, MO, Debbie (Larry) Kiger – De Soto, MO, Devona (Mike Mesey) Schmaltz – De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Maxine (Steve Politte) Jarvis, De Soto, MO; Barbara (Roy) Kean, Potosi, MO; Faye (Jimmy) Allen, Potosi, MO; Kenny (Fay) Gamble, Potosi, MO; David (Brenda) Gamble, Arizona; Pat (Larry Doebert) Wilson, De Soto, MO. (Preceded in death by siblings: Pauline Heifner, Beaulah Huff, Blanch Asher, Iva Skaggs, Lottie Gamble, Grover, Homer, Paul, Ricky, Teddy, & Carl Gamble). She is also survived by her Grandchildren: Melissa (Bobby) Hemmen; Jason (Jennifer), Megan, Kayla, and Katie Gillam, Jennifer Kiger; Ron and Krysten Schmaltz; & Megan and Dalton Mesey. (Preceded in death by grandson, Daniel Gillam) and Great-Grandchildren: Cassondra Whittier, Tyler, Haley, Colten, Austen, Luke, Olivia Gillam & Jenna HemmenShe was a member of: VFW Post 1831 Auxillary. Funeral Service Date and Time: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, @ 11:00 a.m. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating: Ken Gamble. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Velva M. Hayes, 92, of Richwoods, passed away on March 20, 2010 at Desloge. Born Nov 3, 1917 in Richwoods, Missouri; she was the daughter of the late Albert S. and Prudy (Nee Duncan) Herrington. Her dear husband, Lawrence Hayes preceded her in death. Velva was the dear mother of Lawson Smith of Afton, Mary Riddle of DeSoto and Lois "Faye" Huitt of Farmington; Dear grandmother of twelve Grandchildren and dear great-grandmother of five Great Grandchildren. Velva came from a family of 10 children. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was her husband, Lawrence,and one daughter, Ina "Ruth" Freeze. Velva was a punch press operator for Ramco Piston Company until she retired. She enjoyed quilting, Blue Grass Music, and canning. Reverend Gene Moses officiated the service on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto. Burial was in Horine Cemetery, Richwoods. |
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James L. Moses, 85, of DeSoto, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at his home. He was a retired electrician at Pittsburgh Plate Glass. James was born January 16, 1925 to Jacob F. Moses and Clara E. (Nee Douglas) in Elvins, MO. He became loving husband to Ruby (Nee Armbruster) in August 1946 and is survived by Ruby, son Gary (Diann) of Bonne Terre and daughter Darlene (Steve) Rush of DeSoto. He was preceded in death by two sons, James and Melvin Moses. He is also survived by grandchildren: Samantha, Michaela, Robert, Cassandra, Pam and Tom, as well as Great Grandchildren Isabel & Sophia. James was preceded in death by three brothers, Adrian Virgil, and Robert and one sister, Alice Wells. Surviving siblings are Sisters, Wanda Burns of Valle Mines, Shirley (Glen) Gowen of Valle Mines, and Maxine (Don) Ribble of Valles Mines. Beloved Pet is Ginger. James enjoyed fishing, dancing and working on old cars and will be missed by many friends and family. Donations may be made to St. Judes Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Services were officiated by Pastors Glenn and Shirley Gowen on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery. |
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Louis Albert “Louie” Picarella, age 76 of Festus, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Baisch Nursing Center, DeSoto, Missouri. He was born October 18, 1933 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Mary (nee Dinolfo) and Anthony Picarella. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Josie Bradley and Rita Muffler and a brother Joseph (Mary survives) Picarella. He is survived by his wife Clara Jo (nee Summers) Picarella of Festus, daughter Katherine Marie Picarella of St. Louis, Missouri, brothers Michael J. (the late Jeanne) Picarella of Crystal City, Tony (the late Carmella) Picarella, Sr.of Crystal City and sister Jenny (Greg) Hensley of Imperial, Missouri. He was a Marine in the Korean War, worked for LaRoche Industries in the maintenance department, a member of the Festus Elks Lodge #1721 and a member of Sacred Heart Church of Crystal City.Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 with funeral mass 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Joseph Wormek officiating. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. In lieu of flowers family requests memorials to Sacred Heart Church or the American Parkinson Disease Association. |
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Billy L. Freels, age 84, of Festus, Missouri passed away at his residence Sunday, March 21, 2010. He was born December 13, 1925 in Clarence, Missouri the son of the late Jewel (nee Harding) and Henry Freels. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Louetta (nee Lyda) Freels and 3 sisters. He is survived by daughters Sandy (Marvin) Dallas of Crystal City, Missouri, Tammy (Mike Williams) Freels of St. Louis, Missouri, Jackie (David) Bahr of DeSoto, Missouri, Glenna Beth (Danny) Walker of Shelbina, Missouri, grandchildren Holly (John) Mincher, Heather (Charlie) Daly, Andrew (Tasha) Dixon, Adam (Megan) Dixon, David Walker, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was the founder and retired owner/operator of All-Weather Sewer Service for 16 years. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Funeral service 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev. Dennis Heck, Chaplain of Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association. |
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Zella Louise Hummell, age 78 of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at her residence. She was born January 18, 1932 in Hanson, Missouri the daughter of the late Mary (nee Pratt) and JC Story. She is survived by sons, Larry (Debra) Hummell, DeSoto, Missouri, Jerry (Melissa) Hummell, Festus, Ron (Roxanne) Hummell, Festus, daughters Carla (Larry) Kennedy, Barnhart, Missouri, Connie (Paul) Hartman, Imperial, Missouri, Charlene (Jim) Bradford, Festus, brothers Melvin (Donna) Story, Birmingham, Iowa, Gene (Phyllis) Story, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Marvin (Jeanie) Story, Stockport, Iowa, 23 Grandchildren and 27 Great-Grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Hummell (2-27-10). Memorial Services were held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Victoria Methodist Church, Victoria, Missouri officiated by Rev. Nancy Hollingsworth, Pastor. Interment Hematite United Methodist Cemetery, Hematite, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Amheart Hospice, 2388 Schuetz Road, Suite C-75, Maryland Heights, Missouri 63146. |
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Jimmie Nell Massey (nee Smith) age 74, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away on March 23, 2010, in Hillsboro Missouri. Born June 30, 1935, in Waterloo Alabama. Survived by: Daughters- Joyce A. (Bill) Twiggs, of Hillsboro Missouri, Brenda S. (Scot) McCreary, of Desoto Missouri, Son- Michael R. (Gwen) Massey, of Hillsboro Missouri. Grandchildren- Jason Twiggs, Andrew (Heather) Whelchel, Andrea McCreary, Kate (Aaron) Williams, Josh (Kim) McCreary, Chrissy ( Josh) Koch, Miranda, Mirissa and Makayla Massey. Great Grandchildren- Daniel, Kaley, Trystan, Emma, Josh, Cody and Tyler. Sisters- Ruth (Cleo) Payne, of Gideon Missouri, Georgia Hix, of Kennett Missouri, Nancy (Dennis) Dewey, of Arnold Missouri. Proceeded in death by, Husband- Joyce “Ray” Massey, Father-Arthur H. Smith, Mother-Katie Lou Smith (nee Stricklin), Brothers- Earl William Smith, Doyle Griffin Smith. Visitation- Friday March 26, 2010 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc, Hillsboro Missouri. Saturday March 27, 2010, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Sandy Baptist Church, Hillsboro Missouri. Funeral- Saturday March 27, 2010, at 11:00 AM at the Sandy Baptist Church. Interment-Sandy Baptist Church Cemetery, Hillsboro Missouri. Memorials to the Sandy Baptist Cemetery Care fund appreciated. |
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Mary Celeste Ransin, age 77, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away March 23, 1010 at the Jeffeson regional medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was a Sewing Machine Operator. She was born March 9, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Mitchell and Loretta (nee Hanson) Sparks. She is survived by her Special Friend: Julie Rabbitt, St. Louis, MO, and children: Michael W. Brawley, St. Louis, MO, Paula L. (Larry) Purvis, St. Louis, MO, Sheila (Gary) Huffman, St. Peter’s, MO, Debra (William) Rensing, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Norma Lee Gallaway, Hillsboro, MO, Michael Sparks, Myrtle Beach, SC (preceded in death by siblings, Stanford Sparks, Mildred Kanyuck, Gloria Gardibee, James Sparks, Veldon Sparks, and Rosemond Harness); Grandchildren: Charlie, Jeffrey, Bryan, Jennifer, Timothy, Joshua, Scott, Tony, Kevin, Jason, Dustin, Andrew, and Nick (preceded in death by granddaughter, Tammy), Great-Grandchildren: 22. She was a member of: Columbia Anns; VFW Ladies Auxiliary #1831 and a Member of St. Rose of Lima, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Deacon Ed Boyer. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, March 26, 2010 2 PM – 8 PM. |
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Donna L. Reeder, 55, of Hillsboro, passed away on March 23, 2010 in St. Louis. Born December 14, 1954 in St. Louis; she was the daughter of the late Homer E and Mary L. (nee Potts) Johnston. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Terry L. Reeder, Sr. of Hillsboro, MO. Mrs. Reeder was the dear mother of Terry L. (Jennifer) Reeder, Jr. of Wright City, and Denise M. (Matt) Wallach of Hillsboro; she was the dear sister of Robert (Bonnie) Johnston, of Blackwell, James (Susie) Johnston of DeSoto; dear grandmother of Emily, Lexie, Tyler and Jacob. Donna was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, loved music and animals. The Service was held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto. Funeral service was officiated by Pastor Willaim Charlton. Donations may be made to St. Judes Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. |
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Elmer G. “Jim” Vaughn,
age 86 passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Festus Manor Nursing
Center in Festus, Missouri. He was born September 2, 1923 in Keysville,
Missouri the son of the late Lucinda (nee Martin) and John Wesley
Vaughn.He is survived by sons, James (Kathy) Vaughn of Greeley,
Colorado, Donald (Linda) Vaughn of Granite City, Illinois, Charles (Rhona)
Vaughn of Granite City, Arthur Vaughn of Pevely, Missouri, Mike (Diana)
Turnbull of Barnhart, Missouri, daughters, Linda (Jodi) Usery of Granite
City, Alice (Archie) Hill of Granite City, a sister, Helen Shirley of
Tennessee, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition
to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Marie (nee
Shelton) Vaughn, sister, Virginia Housewright and brothers Arthur Vaughn
and Raymond Vaughn. He was employed by the Toro Company as a service
technician and was a mechanic at the St. Louis Country Club. He was a
member of the Pentecostal Fellowship in Barnhart, Missouri. Visitation
at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 with services at the funeral home at 11:00 A.M.
Monday, March 29, 2010 with Rev. A.F. Roberdes officiating. Interment
Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pevely, Missouri. Memorials preferred to
Pentecostal Fellowship Church, 1425 East Street, Barnhart, Missouri
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Marie Boyer, age 89, of Festus, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born December 20, 1920 in Palmer, Missouri the daughter of the late Francis (nee Jennings) and Frank Mallow. She is survived by her husband Raymond V. Boyer of Festus and daughter Darla M. Boyer of Festus. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Lee Mallow and Russell Mallow. She was a Homemaker, American Cancer Society Volunteer and member of the Church of the Assumption, Herculaneum, Missouri. Memorial Gathering on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to time of Memorial Mass at 11:00 A.M. at Church of the Assumption with Fr. Robert Fleiter officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society, Jefferson College Starlight Foundation (Richard Bell Scholarship) or Masses. |
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Hilda L. Falch, age 99, of De Soto, MO, passed March 28, 2010 at The Villas in De Soto, MO. She was a homemaker. She was born October 4, 1910, St. Louis County, MO. She was the daughter of the the late Frank & Louise (nee Schaper) Fischer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto W. Falch. She is survived by 3 Daughters: Betty Falch – De Soto, MO, Ruth (Billy Joe) Keath – De Soto, MO, Jane (Reggie) Ballard – Chamberlain, SD; 1 Son: David (Rosanna) Falch – De Soto, MO; 1 Daughter-in-law: Louise “Lou” Falch – Womack, MO, Sister: Dorothy LaBelle – Imperial, MO, Grandchildren: 12, & Great-Grandchildren: 13, (preceded in death by 2 sons: Alvin Falch & Walter Falch and by brothers: Gilbert, Walter, Allen, Oscar, Lester Fischer & Sisters: Shirley Burris & Pearl Fischer and one granddaughter: Susan Lynn Falch). Member of First Assembly of God, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: March 31, 2010 @ 11 AM. Place of Service: First Assembly of God Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Rev. Ron Duncan. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Thomas Lloyd Lewis, age 74, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born December 6, 1935 in Fredericktown, Missouri the son of the late Vesta (nee Kemp) and Lloyd Lewis. He is survived by sons, Richard L. (Darlene) Drury of Festus and Gerald W. Drury of Festus, 3 Grandchildren Keith Drury, Sarah (Derrick) Taylor, Emily Drury, 3 Great-Grandchildren, Hailey, Olivia and Adison Taylor, a brother Johnny (Betty) Lewis of Fredericktown, sisters Martha (Jim) Kennedy of Fredericktown, Jody Nehel of Paris, Arkansas, and Marry (Wayne) Heathscott of Searcey, Arkansas. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean (nee Grobe) Lewis 9-27-09 and brothers, George (the late Peggy) Lewis, Bill (the late Viola) Lewis and Mick (the late Janet) Lewis. He was a Switchman for the Manufacturers Railroad and a member of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 30, 2010 with services at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 31, 2010 with Rev. Randy Gray officiating. Interment Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus. Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association. |
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Martha Evelyn Jennings, age 90, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born March 1, 1920 in Marshall, Missouri the daughter of the late Bessie (nee Fisher) and Arthur Steinke. She is survived by daughters, Susan (Bron) Hayes of Pineville, Louisiana, Mary Rudisaile of Phoenix, Arizona, a step-daughter, Lola (Harold) Crump of Herculaneum, Missouri, a sister Virgie Sparks of DeWitt, Missouri, a brother Marvin Steinke of DeWitt, numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Noah Jennings, a daughter, Mildred Dickens, step-son Edgar Noah Jennings and 2 sisters. Services for Mrs. Jennings will be private with interment at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Pevely, Missouri. |
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Conrad Ivan Bridges, age 81, of Crystal City, MO, passed away March 30, 2010 in Crystal City, MO. He was a Self-employed Painter. Born January 11, 1929 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Elmer Lee Bridges and Ellen Dorcas (nee Hawkins) Bridges, and the husband of the late Irene (nee McKeen) Bridges. He is survived by Children: Step son: Martin “Marty” (Jenny) Hardy, Herculaneum, MO, Brothers: Milfred Bridges, Crystal City, MO and Larry Bridges, Alvarado, TX, Sisters: Sue (the late Walter “Buck”) Buerger, Hillsboro, MO, Jeanette (Tom) Amsden, Hillsboro, MO, Deborah Montgomery, Houston, TX. (preceded in death by brothers: Melvin and Robert Bridges; and sisters: Jenice Bridges, Jean Sapper-McIntyre and Joan Helm.) Grandchildren: Marty, Mark and Holly Hardy. He served in US Navy during Korean War. Member of the Gospel Church, St. Louis, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 12 noon. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Bradley Miller. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Friday, April 2, 2010, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 Noon. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
