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Elizabeth J. “Betty” Peters Hurt, age: 8, of Piedmont, MO, passed away September 1, 2010 at her residence in Piedmont, Missouri. She was Bookkeeper for Fine Laboratories. She was born October 5, 1928, Huntsville, MO to her parents, the late Charles and Emma L. (nee Kruse) Bayles. She is survived by her husband, Carl D. Hurt, Piedmont, MO; Children: Susan Ferranto, St. Johns, MO, Scott (Janice) Peters, Warrenton, MO (preceded in death by one son, Mike Peters); Step-Children: Carla (Rob) Daum, Ripley, TN, Michael (Cheryl) Hurt, Piedmont, MO, Carlton “Gene” (Carol) Hurt, De Soto, MO, Scott (Sara) Hurt, Piedmont, MO, Shelly (John) Dowd, Covington, TN; preceded in death by one sister, Millred Smith; Loving Grandmother and Great-Grandmother (preceded in death by one granddaughter, Angela Ferranto). Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Nancy Smith. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, September 3, 2010 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Marie C. Skiles, 82, DeSoto, entered
into rest on September 1, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She
was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church of DeSoto and she
enjoyed dancing and traveling. She was born September 1, 1928 in
Illinois. Survived by her loving husband, Henry D. Skiles of DeSoto;
step-sons: Bob Holder, Jay Holder, Henry (Charlotte) Skiles of DeSoto,
Bob (Margaret) Skiles of North Carolina and Jim (Brenda) Skiles of
Cadet, MO; step-daughters: Mary Lou Holder of Olympian Village, Linda
(Willis) Allen of Hillsboro, Glenda Crockett of Fairview Heights, IL and
Betty (Donald) Missey of Cadet; numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Skiles was preceded in death by her first
husband, Arte Holder; parents, Carl and Ernestine (Nee Bodendeck)
Anderson; son John Holder, step-son Gary Skiles and step-daughter,
Bonnie Lohman. Rev. Gene Moses will be officiating the service.
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Saundra K. Schnur, age: 46 of Hillsboro, MO, passed away Sept. 2, 2010 at her Residence, Hillsboro, MO. She was a secretary for Heizer Aerospace. Born on Oct. 17, 1963 in Crystal City, MO, she was the daughter of the late Levi & Glenda (nee Gray) Hendricks, Jr. She is survived by her children: Laura (Jarrod) Stokes – Bloomsdale, Matthew De Clue – Cameron, MO; Sisters: Carolyn Akins – De Soto, MO, Annette Pigg – De Soto, MO; Brothers: Charles Hendricks – Dittmer, MO, Ronald Hendricks – De Soto, MO and Daniel Hendricks – De Soto, MO. Preceded in death by four brothers: David, Ernest, Bobby Joe, & Michael Hendricks. Grandchildren: 1 - Nathaniel Stokes. Memorial Service Date and Time: Sat. Sept. 11, 2010, @ 1 p.m., with a Memorial Gathering from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Place of Service: Charter Baptist Church, Festus, MO. Officiating: Rev. Jim Richman. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Clara Eveline (Eaves) Henson, 83, of Hillsboro entered into rest Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. She was a homemaker that enjoyed socializing with her neighbors and needle work. Born May 20, 1927, in Edgehill, MO, to the late Rev. Martin and Myrtle (Jones) Eaves. She is survived by her loving family that includes son, Dennis Henson of St Louis; daughters: Bonnie (David) Michael of Hillsboro, Donna Graham of Festus, Linda Clark of Crystal City and Lesley (David) Price of St Louis; brothers: Henry (Dorothy) Eaves of Mineral Point and Charles (Sue) Eaves of Potosi; sister: Elizabeth Crim of Independence, MO; grandchildren: Tina (Trent) Brock, Angela (Doug) Mayfield, Tasha Michael, Tammy (Ron) Gilmore, Sarah Filkins, Anthony Clark, Stephanie (Brad) Langhorst, Jennifer (Paul) Damazyn, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Price and Joshua (Shawna) Price; great-grandchildren: Clayton Mayfield, Georgia Mayfield, Shelby Gilmore, David Filkins, Nate Filkins, Brendan Clark, Austin Damazyn, Ashleigh Damazyn, Zacheriah Price, Abigail Price, Paige Price, Tanya Price, Tracey Price, Alexis Price, Elijah Price and Isabella Price. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie L. "Jim" Henson; brothers: Rev. Martin Eaves and Glenwood Eaves; and sisters: Arline Anderson, Celia Wright and Melvina Eaves. Rev. Don Golden will officiate service. Back to Top |
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Harold Frederick “Pop” Weeks, age 85 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. He was born August 2, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Charles and Blanche (nee Anderson) Weeks. In addition to this parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Florence Jeanette (nee Lea) Weeks, his sister Helen Weeks and his brother Charles (Catherine survives) Weeks. He is survived by a daughter, Lynda L. (Bill Herbst) Brand of St. Louis, Missouri, a son Pevely Police Chief Ron (Debbie) Weeks, Pevely, grandchildren Jennifer (Chuck) Parks, Kimberly (Steve) Beranek and Timothy Weeks, a great-grandson Dylan Beranek, sisters Jean (the late Kenneth) Carnell of St. Charles County, Missouri, Patricia (the late Bill) Hart, Staunton, Illinois, and a brother Gerald (Joan) Weeks, St. Louis County, Missouri. In addition he is survived by special friends Sid Odell, Darla Stueve, Susie Kaltenbronn and Mary Ellis. He was a World War II Army Veteran, a retired Mail Clerk for Terminal Railroad and after retiring he was a school bus driver for the Sheltered Workshop in Troy. He attended Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely, Missouri and was a member of VFW Post #3777. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri. Funeral Services Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Mart Thompson, Zion Lutheran Church, Pevely. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Normandy, Missouri. Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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Charles "Ivan" Beers entered into
rest on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Beers was born
on November 8, 1940, in Palmer, Missouri, to the late Don and Gladine
(Mason) Beers. He survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Betty J. (
Parker)and son, Robert "Rob" (Sabrina) Beers of DeSoto; brother, Ray
(Lynn) Beers of Viburnum; sisters: Lillian (Ellis) Midgett of DeSoto,
Fay King of Owensville, Kay (David) Nicks of Gerald; grandchildren:
Jeannie, Lisa, Valerie, Morgan, Damian, and Geannie; and great
grandchildren: Paige and Dominic. He is preceded in death by, his son
Charlie Beers, Jr.,brother, Earlen Beers, and sister, Betha Hill. Ivan
enjoyed playing video games, loved working in his garage, and loved
reading. Reverend Greg McCord will officiate the service.
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David Ray Crady, 45, entered into rest Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at his Festus residence. He had previously worked as a dumptruck driver for Custom Asphalt & Paving. Born August 9, 1965, in Festus, Missouri, to the late Jack Crady and Nancy "June" (Marshall) Crady of Pevely. He is survived by his loving family which includes his wife, Lisa (Whitehead) Crady; sons: Kyle Crady of Festus and Tyler Crady of DeSoto; daughter, Danielle Crady of St Charles; step-daughters: Kandace (Charles Haynes) Whitehead of Ste Genevieve and Ashley Henderson of Festus; brother, Tommy Crady of DeSoto; sisters: Billene (Chris "Ed") Haynes of Festus and Tammie (Richard Esch) Haynes of Festus; and grandchildren: Adrienne, Kaitlyn, Yasmine and Charlie. He enjoyed music, playing the drums, singing and he was a race car/Jeff Gordon fan. Pastor Randy Gray will officiate service. |
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Evelyn M. Stewart, 83, entered into rest Monday, September 6, 2010 at St Joe Manor, Bonne Terre, MO. She had worked as an information desk supervisor at Malcolm Bliss Hospital. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading and crocheting. Born July 7, 1927, in Bonne Terre, MO, to the late Andrew and Anna (Sikorski) Bashista. She is preceded in death by her husband, M. Clifford Stewart. She is survived by her loving family which includes a son, Michael (Nancy) Stewart of Olathe, KS; daughters: Mary (Graham) MacKenzie of St Louis and Margaret (Allen) Lawless of Moberly, MO; brothers: Andrew (Janet) Bachista of Hawaii and Ron Bachesta of St Peters, MO; sister, Eleanor Goff of Bonne Terre, MO; 8 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Pastor John Kuykendall will officiate service. |
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Verna Mae Whiteaker, 89, of Festus,
passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Nursing
Center. She was a retired beautician and real estate agent. Born March
22, 1921 in Fredericktown, Missouri, one of eight children of the late
Felix and Laura (Sikes) Pogue. After her marriage to Eugene Whiteaker,
she operated a beauty salon in Farmington, Missouri and raised their
three children. She later lived in Arnold, Missouri and worked as a
realtor while Eugene managed Midwest Gas Company. In addition to these
careers, Verna was a seamstress having designed and sold original
garments. In retirement she enjoyed painting and spending time with
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Dianne M. Mullich, 51, of DeSoto, entered into rest on September 8, 2010 at her residence. Born in St. Louis on October 3, 1958; she was the daughter of the late Chester and Rosemary (nee Schwab) Naramore. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Edward Mullich. Dianne was a member of the Cadet Baptist Church and a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family, loved her children and grandchildren; enjoyed antiquing, fishing, camping and motorcycle riding. Survived by a son, Edward Mullich of DeSoto, three daughters: Amy Mullich of DeSoto, Dawn Mullich of St. Peters, and Diana Mullich of Dayton, TN; a brother, Dale (Charlie) Naramore of DeSoto; and a sister, Anita (Marty) Posgay of St. Louis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Donna McRaven. Rev. John Jones will officiate the service. |
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Clay Leo Barnhart, age 96 of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center, Crystal City, Missouri. He was born October 25, 1913 in Vienna, Missouri the son of the late James and Effie (nee Krone) Barnhart. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Katherine (nee Birkmann) Barnhart, sisters Lillian and Augusta Pendelton, brothers Ray, Barney, Ivan, Ellis and Glenn Barnhart. He is survived by daughters Linda (Jerry) Downing of Springfield, Missouri, Nancy (Mark) Patterson of Crystal City, sons Dennis Barnhart of Springfield and Jim Barnhart of Hillsboro, Missouri, grandchildren Jeff Downing, Jason (Andrea) Downing, John (Kayla) Barnhart, Julie (John) Osdieck, Emily (Nathan) Gulczynski, Ben (Regina) Barnhart, Rosalynn Barnhart, Ryan (Kelly) Patterson, Adam (Shannon) Patterson, Evan (Andrea) Patterson, Ross Patterson. In addition he is survived by 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and close friends. He was a World War II Army Veteran, retired Owner/Operator of Mill Street Market in Festus, Missouri, member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crystal City and a Life Time Member of Toastmasters. Visitation Saturday, September 11, 2010 1:00 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with services at 2:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Jarold Roux, Pastor. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
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John Allen Murray, age 66 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Otto E. Murray. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean (nee Thompson) Murray, a great-granddaughter Kamryn O. VanDeVen and a brother Jack (Lee survives) Murray. He is survived by his mother, Marguerite (nee Phelps) Murray of St. Louis, Missouri, two daughters, Jackie (Bill) VanDeVen of Patton, Missouri and Terri (Jim) Sotirocopoulos of St. Louis, four grandsons, Joshua, Nick B. and Jonathan C. VandeVen and Sean McGuire, sisters, Joan (Jon) Newton, Ballwin, Missouri, Donna (Ron) Oliver, House Springs, Missouri, Cheryl Murray, St. Louis, Patti Murray, St. Louis and Kim Shaw, St. Louis. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and then in state after 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 13, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church, Pevely, Missouri followed by services at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Pastor Mart Thompson. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pevely. Memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran Church. |
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David H. Woodland, 82, of Horine, Missouri, entered into rest Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Scenic View Nursing Center in Herculaneum. He was a retired mechanic from St Joe Lead and was a Air Guard/US Navy WW II veteran. Born May 17, 1928, in Horine, Missouri, to the late Ben and Martha (Lattimore) Woodland. He is survived by his loving family which includes sons: David W. (Mary Ann) Woodland of Potosi and Dennis (Vicki) Woodland of Houston, TX; daughters: Karen (Raymond) Lord of Crystal City, Connie (Bob) Gamble of Pevely, Penny (Mike) Ritchie of DeSoto; brothers: Leon (Kay) Woodland of Watson, IL and Bob (Ruby) Woodland of Festus; sister, Peggy Guidorzi of Festus; grandchildren: Rene, David, Robert, Eric, David, Gary, Bonnie, Ellen and Michael;and great grandchildren: Haley, Hannah, Carter, Justin, Gavin, Adam, Macy, Dominick, David, Heather, Abbi,, Ethan, Nick and Angela. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen (Flinn) Woodland; daughter, Bonnie Woodland; brothers: Bill, Shelby, Joe, Leonard, Keith and Don Woodland. Mr Woodland was a member of American Legion Post 253, Ponderosa C.B. Club and Civil Defense Association. Deacon Ed Boyer will officiate service. |
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Charles Eldon Brown, Jr., age 41, passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 in Jefferson County, Missouri. He was born September 27, 1968 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri the son of Charles Eldon and Mary M. (nee Ziegelmeyer) Brown, Sr. of Festus, Missouri. In addition to his parents he is survived by his fiancée Nikki Coplin and his unborn son, Charles Eldon Brown, III of Barnhart, Missouri, daughters Candice Brown of Festus, Courtney Brown of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Lani Meyer of Barnhart; sons Sean and Shane Brown both of Festus, a brother Montie Brown of Bloomsdale and a sister Kimberly (Marvin) Evans of Herculaneum, Missouri. He was employed by the City of Brentwood. Visitation Monday, September 13, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Services at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 officiated by Rev. Mel Williams, Pastor of Community Church of Jefferson County, Pevely, Missouri. Interment Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus, Missouri. Back to Top |
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Maggie Emily Jan Fowler, age 76 of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born February 19, 1934 in Old Mines, Missouri the daughter of the late Harrison William and Lottie Violet (nee Boyster) Stuthers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jamie and Brian Fowler, sisters Edna (the late Clifford) Mitchell, Ellie Stuthers, brothers Edward Stuthers, William (Cora) Stuthers, Otis (Cordia survives) Stuthers and Roy (the late Helen) Stuthers. She is survived by daughters Vonda (David) Crader of Crystal City, Jolene (Courtney) Moreland, Festus, sons Roger and James Fowler both of Festus, sisters Marie (Lorell) Alpin of Arnold, Missouri, Susie (Paul) Warden of Farmington, Missouri, Linda (the late Gerald “Zeke”) Stanfill, Festus, a brother Carl (Rachael) Stuthers, Festus. She is also survived by grandchildren Kelly (Kevin) Brown, DeSoto, Missouri, Amanda (Zachary) Cook, Festus, Stacy Moreland, Festus and great-grandchildren, Dylan Fowler, Taylor and Ashton Brown, Ethan and Erich Cook. She retired from Festus R-6 School District after 29 years as a Cafeteria Worker. Visitation at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 13, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus until time of Services at 2:00 P.M., officiated by Rev. David Holman, Pastor of Whole Truth Tabernacle Church, House Springs, Missouri. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorial preferred to American Lung Association. Back to Top |
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Charlotte Summers, age 75, De Soto, Missouri, passed away September 13, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. She was a Hairdresser; Housekeeper for St. John’s Medical Center. Born July 19, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Delma (nee Short) Gibbs. She is survived by her children: Sherri Beaver, Cedar Hill, MO, Danny (Debbie) Beaver, Waterloo, IL, Donnie (Debbie) Beaver, Waterloo, IL, Theresa (Tim) King, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Kenny (Shelly) Gibbs, De Soto, MO, Dewayne (Marsha) Gibbs, De Soto, MO, Rev. John (Doris) Gibbs, Charlotte, N.C., Jimmy (Carol) Gibbs, Florissant, MO, Joyce Hollingshead, Arnold, MO, JoAnn Garrett, Arnold, MO, Don (Vivian) Cook, De Soto, MO; Grandchildren: Heather & Zachary King, Nicole Ruddert, Jessica Owens, John Massey, Erich Beaver, Danny Beaver, Jr., Ashley Beaver, Caitlen Beaver, Loren Beaver, Nichole Gamble, Jerry Kahler. Great-Grandchildren: 9. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. John Gibbs. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Back to Top |
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Gail Sue Gomez, age 59, De Soto, Missouri, passed away September 14, 2010 at her residence in De Soto, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born December 26, 1950 in St. Louis, MO, she is survived by her parents Edwin and Ruby Jean (nee Tucker) Connor of Olympian Village, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Leo Alfred Gomez, Jr. Along with her parents she is survived by her Children: Joseph Connor, De Soto, MO and Jason (Tracy) Connor, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Pamela Harris, De Soto, MO and John Connor, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and William Connor) and Grandchildren: Aaron & Jessica Connor. She belonged to the Red Hat Society. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 10:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Pastor Tim Notz. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, September 17, 2010 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Shirley A. Heaps, age 59 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 10, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Frank and Delores (nee Scrivner) Blomker. She is survived by her husband Michael Heaps of Pevely, sons Roger (Sherri) Heaps of Arnold, Missouri and Michael W. Heaps of Pevely, a daughter Dawn (Richard) Lall of Arnold, grandchildren Lindsey, Paula, Shelby, Jacob, Matthew Carmen (Erick) Evans, Maryann, Emma, Devin, Crystal and Sarah (Joseph) Rabbit, great-grandchildren, Landon, Domanick, Lucas, Autumn and Becca. In addition she is survived by brothers Frank Blomker of Arnold, Bob (Jill) Blomker of Arnold, numerous nieces, nephew, cousins and friends. Visitation Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely with services Friday, September 17, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Wayne Norris, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Hillsboro, Missouri officiating. Interment Herculaneum Cemetery, Herculaneum, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Siemens Cancer Center, #1 Barnes Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri 63110. Back to Top |
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Hazel V. Robertson, age: 96, of St. Charles, MO (formerly of De Soto, MO), passes away September 14, 2010 at Charlevoix Healthcare Center, St. Charles, MO. She was a Seamstress at a Shoe Factory. Born June 4, 1914 in Ellington, MO, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Mary (nee Skaggs) Brooks. She was married to the late Everett F. Robertson. She is survived by her children: Gene (Alvina) Bales, O’Fallon, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Velma Brown, Corning, Arkansas (preceded in death by siblings, Myrity Gilligan, Bert Brooks, Ruth Scott, and Doris Stroud); Grandchildren: 3; Sherry (Lee) Korth; Dawn Bales; Shawn Bales; Great-Grandchildren: 5; Great-Great Grandchildren: 2. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Ron Follmer. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, September 17, 2010 11 AM – 1 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Alice Marie Middleton, age 91 of St. Louis, Missouri formerly of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis. She was born August 1, 1919 in Crystal City, Missouri the daughter of the late Gilbert and Rosie (nee Carron) Moser. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband David Middleton 1/21/2000, sisters Margaret (the late Edward) Miller, Betty Pullen and a brother Clifford (Verneda survives) Moser. She is survived by her daughter Joyce (Rodney) Mills of St. Louis County, Missouri, a son Ronald (Rosemary) Middleton of Lenexa, Kansas, grandchildren David (Theresa) Mills, John (Lisa) Mills, Carol Sullens, Molly Brantley all of St. Louis, Amy Middleton of Jonesboro, Illinois, Dan (Krista) Middleton of Gardner, Kansas, Todd (Kim) Middleton of Olathe, Kansas, 12 Great grandchildren, sisters Nira Moser of St. Louis, Rita Moser of St. Louis, brothers Oliver (Agnes) Moser of Festus, Missouri and Gilbert (Linda) Moser of Hillsboro, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus Friday, September 17, 2010 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City with Fr. John M. Seper, Pastor of Assumption Catholic Church of St. Louis, Missouri officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Rob Sullens Transplant Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 9941 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63128. Back to Top |
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Della Mae Keys, age 73 of Barnhart, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was born December 24, 1936 in Corning, Arkansas the daughter of the late Will and Della (nee Ray) Rogers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Curtis Eugene Keys 4/9/99, a son Earl Mark Keys, brothers Roy (Louise survives) Rogers and Jessie Rogers, sisters Olliemay (Ervin survives) Scherrer, Catherine (the late Vess) Eldridge, Idabell (the late Virgil) Causey. She is survived by brothers Coy (Mary) Rogers, Dale (Sherrie) Rogers and Raleigh Rogers all of Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a retired Quality Inspector for Nixdorf Lloyd Chain Company of DeSoto, Missouri and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of DeSoto. Visitation at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, DeSoto followed by services at 3:00 P.M. with Bro. Rich Grayson, Pastor officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Emmanuel Baptist Church, DeSoto, Missouri. Back to Top |
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Janice Hill, age 81 of O’Fallon, Missouri formerly of Pevely, Missouri passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 at Delmar Gardens in O’Fallon. She was born August 21, 1929 in Flat River, Missouri the daughter of the late William Thomas and Cora F. (nee Lamberson) Cochran. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by sisters Thelma Stout, Muriel Dement, Helen Johnson and a brother Ed Cochran. She is survived by her husband Charles W. Hill of O’Fallon, daughters Carol (Don) Bolazina of Ballwin, Missouri, Becky (Steve) Laupp of Pevely, Missouri, Kim (Gary) Kohler of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri and Debbie Daugherty of Pevely, sons David Hill of St. Louis, Missouri, Brent (Connie) Hill of Festus, Missouri, Mark Hill of Crystal City, Missouri and Scott (Becky) Hill of Florissant, Missouri. She is also survived by 18 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren. She was a member of Herculaneum United Methodist Church. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri with services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 20, 2010 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Gene Henrichsen, Pastor of Herculaneum United Methodist Church. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pevely, Missouri. Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society. Back to Top |
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Jerry Lee Recar, 64, Bonne Terre passed away on September 17, 2010 at his home. Mr. Recar was a carpenter. Born October 21, 1945, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Bernard and Helen (Strauser) Recar. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pam (Grinnell) Recar of Bonne Terre; a son, Donald (Natalie) Recar of DeSoto; a grandson, Brandon Recar of DeSoto; a brother, Kenneth Recar of Festus; and three sisters: Betty (Joe) Sparks of DeSoto, Terry (John) Dean of Blackwell and Penny Craig of Valle Mines. Funeral services were held September 21, 2010 at Mahn Funeral Home, officiated by Father Alexander Anderson. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, 63108. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. |
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Helen Kathryn Church, age 98 of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center, Crystal City. She was born August 14, 1912 in Crystal City the daughter of the late Peter and Sarah (nee Bachmann) Reheisse. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Leo E. Church, 5/2/60. She is survived by daughters Mary F. (William “Bill”) Lauman, Summerfield, Florida and Catherine (John) Ahl of Poulsbo, Washington, grandchildren Elizabeth Ahl of Holderness, New Hampshire, Andrew Ahl of Seattle, Washington and Katie (Chris) Shad of Festus, Missouri. Mrs. Church served the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department in many capacities for many years, Clerical, Deputy and even Sheriff. When her husband Sheriff Leo E. Church was killed in an automobile accident she was appointed as Sheriff by Gov. Warren Hearnes. She was the only female to serve as sheriff in Jefferson County and the first in the State of Missouri. She was a 19 year member of the Crystal City Police Board; charter member of the Crystal City Historical Society and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with services at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the funeral home officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink, Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Scholarship Fund or the Crystal City Historical Society. Back to Top |
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Charles A. Jinkerson, Sr., age: 74 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away September 19, 2010 at his residence in De Soto, MO. He was retired from American Car and Foundry; worked maintenance for Gannon Enterprises. Born May 7, 1936 in De Soto, Missouri, he was the son of the late Guy and Maude Mae (nee Allen) Jinkerson. He is survived by his wife Judith “Judy” (nee Haas) Jinkerson and Children: Two Sons: Allen (Susie) Jinkerson, Hillsboro, MO, Jerry Jinkerson, El Paso, TX; Two Step-Children: Chris (Christina) Agers, De Soto, MO and Cheri (Jeff) Fitzsimmons, De Soto, MO, One Sister: June Baker, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one sister, Imogene Fitzgibbon and one infant brother, Guy L. Jinkerson); Grandchildren: Anna Jinkerson, Aaron Jinkerson, Gina Womack, Holly Womack, Emily Fitzsimmons, Rob Agers (preceded in death by one grandson, Timothy Agers); Great-Grandchildren: 4. He was a member of Life Chiristian Church. Memorial Service Date and Time: Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Derry Bowling. Visitation: Saturday, September 25, 2010 10 AM – 11 AM . Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Michael Duane Rider, age: 60 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away September 19, 2010 at his residence in De Soto, MO. He was a Mechanic for Tom’s Towing. Born February 19, 1950 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, he was the son of Thedford D. “Danny” Rider, De Soto, MO and the late Mildred Juanita (nee Baldwin) Rider. Along with his Father he is also survived by his Brothers & Sisters: Gary Rider, Chicago, IL, Dan (Barbara) Rider, Chaska, MN, William (Carolyn) Rider, De Soto, MO, Allen Rider, San Diego, CA, Phillip Rider, Potosi, MO, Dr. Barbara (Gary) Schwenk, PhD, Vallejo, CA and his Nieces and Nephews. His was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, De Soto, MO and was in the U.S. Air Force. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 10:30 AM. Place of Service: First Free Will Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Bro. Bob Thebeau. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 4:30 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Charles J. Staley, Sr., age 94 of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Festus Manor Nursing Center, Festus, Missouri. He was born February 9, 1916 in Vincennes, Indiana the son of the late Charles Romeo and Loretta (nee Wilhitte) Staley. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Charles J. (Denise survives) Staley, Jr.; 4 brothers Orville, Walter, Elzie and Ott and 3 sisters Opal, Camilla and Agnes. He is survived by his wife Alice (nee Paul) Staley of Crystal City, daughters, Virginia (Marvin) Tindall of Crystal City and Mary (Jerry) Tindall of Fredericktown, Missouri, sons Robert (Viola) Staley of Crystal City, Walter James (Theresa) Staley, Kansas City, Kansas and David (Stephany) Staley of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a WWII Army Veteran awarded 3 bronze stars for the New Guinea, Luzon and Southern Phillipines Campaigns, Retired Owner/Operator of 210 Bar on Main Street in Festus, member of Elks Lodge #1721, VFW Post #3777 and American Legion #253. Visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with services 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 officiated by Rev. Doug Turner, First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, Festus, Missouri. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice. Back to Top |
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Hilma B. Quick, age 80, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010. She was born February 15, 1930 in River Mines, Missouri the daughter of the late Jesse and Seba (nee Oelson) Weiss. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers Firmin E. Weiss and Adolph “Doc” Weiss. She is survived by daughters Roxanna (Robert) Vance McVey of Crystal City, Missouri, Debra (Timothy) Vance Marler of Crystal City, Tina (Karl) Vance Blum of Lafayette, Louisiana, a brother Harold Lynn Weiss of Crystal City, grandchildren Zachary (Amanda) McVey, Stacy (Chris) Spradling, Sashya Dean, Timothy Marler, Jr., Teri Marler, Jennifer Johnston and Jessie Alexander, great-grandchildren Chandler and Carter Spradling, Colin Dean, Ciera Nausley and Ethan McVey. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri; Mississippi River Eagles Auxiliary #4341, WIBC; AARP Volunteer and retired after more than 20 years at Kroger Grocery Store. Visitation from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 23, 2010 officiated by Rev. Jim Owens, Festus, Missouri. Interment Pendleton Cemetery, Doe Run, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Mississippi River Eagles Auxiliary #4341 Dream Factory or the American Heart Association. |
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Goldie M. Stevens, age 83 of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born February 15, 1927 in East St. Louis, Illinois the daughter of the late Oliver Fred and Alice Elvira (nee Williams) Runzi. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Alice Stevens, 6/9/06; brother Oliver “O.T.” (the late Delores) Runzi; sister-in-law, Helen Easley and brother-in-law Charles S. (Mary survives) Stevens. She is survived by her husband Stephen “Ike” Stevens of Crystal City, a sister-in-law Katherine (Leo) Siracusa of Crystal City and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a florist for Fults Florist in Crystal City for many years, member of First Church of Christ, Scientists, Concord Village, Missouri, a member of the Mineral Area Iris Society and the Mineral Area Hemoracalys (Daylily) Society. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri with services at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 24, 2010 officiated by Mr. Gary Krueger, St. Louis, Missouri. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Mineral Area Iris Society, 3862 Highway O, Farmington, Missouri 63640 or First Church of Christ, Scientists, 315 Steel Ridge Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63129. Back to Top |
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Agnes Irene Warden, age 69, De Soto, MO, passed away September 20, 2010 at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, MO. She was a homemaker; and also worked at State Bank of De Soto. Born November 4, 1940 in De Soto, MO, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Matilda Mary (nee Emily) Ganninger. She is survived by her husband Joseph L. Warden, De Soto, MO; Children: Lisa (William) Polley, De Soto, MO and Michael Warden, Festus, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Mary Ganninger, De Soto, MO, Elizabeth Hudson, St. Louis, MO, Helen Fears, O’Fallon, MO, Nancy Ott, Farmington, MO, Patrick Ganninger, Festus, MO, Paul Ganninger, St. Louis, MO; Grandchildren: Christopher, Cody, & Caitlin Polley; Kaleb Warden. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO and Daughters of Isabella Circle #659; Columbia Anns. Funeral Service Date and Time: Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 12:00 PM. Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Father Alexander Anderson. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home . Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Travis Lee Tittle, Sr., age 69, De Soto, Missouri, passed away September 21, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. He worked in Shipping and Receiving at Anheiser Busch. Born October 10, 1940 in Brilliant, Alabama, he was the son of the late Bart McKinley and Bertie Anedina (Owsley) Tittle. He is survived by Special Friends: Shirley Smith, Valle Mines, MO and Kim Huber, Valle Mines, MO; many nieces and nephews and Children: Travis Lee Tittle, Jr., De Soto, MO, Pamela Denise (Jim) Tittle-March, St. Louis, MO, David Gregory Tittle, Bonne Terre, MO, Jeffery Dean Tittle, Bonne Terre, MO (preceded in death by one infant son, Darrell Wayne Tittle); Brothers & Sisters: Preceded in death by sisters, Verna Mae (Tittle) Townley, Anna Fay (Tittle) Jeter Stone, an infant sister; brothers, Elmon Hollis Tittle, Walter Wallace Tittle, Collis “Shorty” Tittle, Bart James “B.J.”, Andrew Jackson “A.J.” Tittle, Jeremiah Tittle, and James Franklin Tittle; Grandchildren: 9 – Josh, Jeff, David, Jacob, Caleb, Brent, Valerie, Tyler, and Katherine. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, September 27, 2010 @12:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Pastor Steven Leach. Visitation: Monday, September 27, 2010 10 AM – 12 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Back to Top |
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James Loyd Cowin, age 77 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Festus Manor Nursing Center, Festus, Missouri. He was born March 23, 1933 in Van Buren, Missouri the son of the late Opal (nee Townsend) Cowin-Reynolds and Luther Cowin. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Dolores Marie (nee Brown) Cowin, 11/27/99, brothers Leo and Ivan Cowin and a sister Lorene Dunn. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Sue (Gary) Martini of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, a son, James Paul Cowin of St. Louis, Missouri, grandchildren Susan (Adam) McClenahan, Tina (Scott) Anderson, Dilbert (Shelley) Shadowens, Jr. and Jennifer Cowin, great-grandchildren Sarah, Katie and Courtney Shadowens, Laurin and Heather Anderson and Cody McClenahan and great-great grandchildren, Natalie and Summer, brothers Roger (Marilyn) Cowin of Missouri, Steve (Reba) Cowin of Texas, Paul (Doris) Cowin of Missouri and sisters Betty (John) Brooks of Illinois, Doris (Willie) Roberts of Missouri and Bonnie Smith of Missouri. He was a retired Forklift Operator with Intertherm (now Nordyne). Visitation at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri with services at 1:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Steve Doss, Hillsboro Peace Tabernacle, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association. |
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Sharon (Rowland) Biggs, 65, DeSoto, passed away on September 22, 2010 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Sharon was the daughter of the late Lennie H and Valle E (nee Barbaro) Rowland in St. Louis on November 12, 1944. She is survived by her loving family, a brother, Rev. Melvin (Barbara) Rowland of Ironton; three sisters, Margie (William) Beckley of St Peters, Geneva Ross of DeSoto and Joyce Witte of DeSoto. She is also survived by her loving dog, Sophia. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Michael Biggs, two brothers, Lennie G. Rowland and Fred Worth. Sharon was a graphic designer for Boeing Corporation; a member of the Arnold First Baptist Church and she loved her animals. Her nephew, Rev. Randy Pogue will officiate the funeral services. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto. |
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Doris Covington, age 63 of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Festus Manor Nursing Center in Festus. She was born October 11, 1946 in Festus the daughter of the late George Leland and Wanda Lee (nee O’Neal) Covington. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Covington. She is survived by a sister, Betty (the late Paul) Ferguson of Festus, brothers George L. Covington of Belleville, Illinois, William “Bill” (Catherine “Casey”) Covington of Oakville, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Festus. Visitation at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 27, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with services at 1:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Mike Goodwin of Festus. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Faith Baptist Church of Festus. |
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Norman R. Hoffarth, age 82 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 in Pevely. He was born July 28. 1928 in Antonia, Missouri, the son of the late Lester Louis and Stella (nee Metts) Hoffarth. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Diane E. (the late Earl “Butch”) Coplin. He is survived by daughters Darlene Marie (Oras) Rainer of Pevely and Beverly Ann (James) Duncan of Pevely. He is also survived by a sister Joan (the late Norman) Haefner, St. Charles, Missouri grandchildren, Timothy, James and Terry Edgeman, James, Joseph and Jason (Kim) Duncan, Kimberly Rarick and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a retired Maintenance Employee for Ozark Dairy and a member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Imperial, Missouri. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, September 27, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri and then in state at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Imperial, Missouri with services at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Rev. Robert Hicks, Pastor. Interment Antonia Cemetery, Antonia, Missouri. Memorials preferred to St. Luke’s United Church of Christ or Antonia Cemetery, Antonia, Missouri. |
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Rose Isabel Propst, age 80, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 in Festus. She was born January 15, 1930 in Festus the daughter of the late Lester A. and Mary Jane (nee Vinyard) Grobe. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son Dave Annis Propst, a brother Dallard Grobe, and a sister Betty (the late Thomas) Lewis. She is survived by her husband Ralph Propst of Festus, a daughter Jeanette Elaine (Leonard) Keller of Festus and a son James “Michael” (Kaye) Propst of DeSoto, Missouri. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Patrika Keller of Festus, Krissie (John) Keen of Bonne Terre, Missouri, Elizabeth Keller of Park Hills, Missouri, Heath “Biggin” Keen of Bonne Terre, Amy (Kevin) Smith of DeSoto, Missouri, Patrick (Kami) Propst of Noblesville, Indiana and Matthew (Julie) Propst of DeSoto; 9 great-grandchildren; Kaylenn Keen, Gabby Hill, Areena Smith, Sebastion Smith, Jada Propst, Asher Propst, Hines Propst, Hailey Propst and Cole Propst, brothers Paul (the late Evelyn) Grobe of Herculaneum, Missouri, Gerald “Fat” (Sue) Grobe of Festus, Darrell (Jackie) Grobe of Festus, sisters Marie (the late Gilbert) Dallas of DeSoto, Evabel (the late Bert) Baldwin of Kennesaw, Georgia and Shirley (John) Hunt of Festus. She was a member of Plattin United Methodist Church. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, September 24, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with services at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 25, 2010 officiated by Rev. Patrick Propst of Faith Community Church, Noblesville, Indiana. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Pony Bird Home, Mapaville, Missouri or the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. |
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Lorene M. Clemmons, age 85 of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born June 28, 1925 at Piedmont, Missouri the daughter of the late Lee and Dora (nee Kiger) Eads. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, J. Paul Clemmons, 6/4/1979, 2 grandchildren Trina Brooks and Ricky Brooks, a sister Gladys Howard and a brother Arthur Eads. She is survived by a daughter Carol Crowley of East Prairie, Missouri, sons Randall “Randy” (Frances) Clemmons and Ronald (Connie) Clemmons both of Festus, a sister Mabel Snider of Piedmont, Missouri, grandchildren: Pamela Collier, Cynthia (Bob) Arb, Amber (Bob) Martin, Travis Clemmons and Tim Brooks; Great-grandchildren, Stephanie Kennedy, Wesley Kennedy, Caleb Arb, Michael Arb, Timothy Brooks, Brandon Brooks and Alexis Loomes, great-great grandchildren; Bianca White and Jaylynn Kennedy. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with services at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, September 26, 2010 officiated by Rev. Terry Crank, Pastor of First Christian Church, Hematite, Missouri. Interment Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus. |
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Benjamin Thompson, age 70, of Imperial, Missouri passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Benjamin Cleo and Mary Lucille (nee Hipps) Thompson. He is survived by his wife Karen N. (nee Miller) Thompson of Imperial, a daughter Kelly Dawn (Peter) Hunter of House Springs, Missouri, a son Benjamin Ransom Thompson of Imperial, brother Marshall Cleo (Brenda) Thompson of Scott City, Missouri and 2 grandchildren, Kevan Joseph and Krysta Lucille Hunter. He was a mechanic at Suntrup Automotive and a member of the South Side Division of the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Private Family Services were held. |
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Rhonda L. Bay, age 57, of DeSoto, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born December 3, 1952 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, the daughter of Ronald and Ina (nee Ives) Jarvis of Pevely, Missouri. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Kenneth Bay of DeSoto, a daughter Elizabeth Ruth Bay and a son Joseph Wayne Bay both of DeSoto. She is also survived by brothers Jeffery (Denise) Jarvis of Lebanon, Missouri, Richard (Penny) Jarvis of Pevely, sisters Jena Green of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Kerry Jarvis of Pevely. She was a member of Horine Baptist Church, Horine, Missouri. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri with services at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Officiated by Rev. Bruce Tegg, Pastor of New Testament Baptist Church, Herculaneum, Missouri. Interment Big River Cemetery, Irondale, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Family. |
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Marcella H. Peterein, age 88 of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born July 30, 1922 in Festus the daughter of the late James Hal and Nora Mary (nee Cruz) McCormack. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Peterein, a daughter Judy Woodland, a sister Beulah (the late Joe) Curry, brothers Orville (Rose survives) McComack and Roy J. (Virginia survives) McComack. She is survived by daughters Darlene (David) Waggoner, Hawk Point, Missouri, Shelby Jean (Scott) Shy, Cabot, Arkansas, Sharon K. (Dave, Sr.) Smith of Festus and Brenda (Monte) Sinclair of Woodstock, Georgia. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, David Smith, Jr., Denise (Keith) Grass, Danny (Donna) Sinclair, Rebecca Waggoner, Nathan Sinclair, Gabriel Sinclair, Luke Peterein, great-grandchildren; Cody and Nicholas Grass, Jewell Sinclair, sisters; Irma (the late Clayton “Pug”) Maupin of Herculaneum, Missouri, Imogene (the late Carl “Bud”) Jones, Festus and two brothers Jack (the late Donna) McCormack, Festus and Kenneth (Sharon “Pops”) McCormack of Batesville, Arkansas. She was the owner/operator of Peterein’s Hilltop Pool and also worked at PPG and White Rogers. She was a member of Church of Our Lady in Festus, VFW Post #3777 Ladies Auxiliary and the “Jefferson County Squares” Dancing Club. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with Mass at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Church of Our Lady officiated by Fr. John Kerber, Pastor. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association. |
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Esther Anna Margaret French, age 93 passed away Monday, September 27, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born June 21, 1917 in Pevely, Missouri the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mathilda (nee Schraerer) Johnston. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband George French, 1/10/07, sisters Leona Aubuchon and Johanna H. Johnston and brothers Oran B. Johnston and Oliver H. Johnston. She is survived by daughters Veronica (David) Schoults and Donna Dollar both of Festus, sons Robert (Gayle) French of Crystal City, Dale (Carol) French and Steve French of Festus and Barry (Lori) French of DeSoto, Missouri. She is also survived by 17 Grandchildren; 33 Great-Grandchildren, a brother Monty (Eileen) Johnston of French Village, Missouri and Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Friends. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal City. Visitation at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal City followed by services at 2:00 P.M. officiated by Pastor Jarold Roux. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pevely, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crystal City. |
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Robert Orlin Smith, 42, entered into rest Sept 27, 2010 at his Arnold residence. Born Jan 2, 1968, in Knoxville, Iowa, to the late Daniel Smith and Diana "Dee" (Harrington) Smith. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Susan (Mock) Smith; sons: David Seaton and Robert J Smith; daughter, Megan Smith; brothers: Daniel and Rusty Smith. Memorial service was Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at Center For Spirtual Living Center, St Louis. Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. |
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Elaine Ida Ames, age 81, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away September 28, 2010 at her residence in De Soto, Missouri. She was a secretary at Jefferson County Health Department. Born February 5, 1929 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edna (nee Junge) Kuhlmann. She was preceded in death by her husband the late John “Jack” Ames. She is survived by her Children: Daughter: Angela “Angie” (Edward) Powers, De Soto, MO, Step-Daughter: Nelda (Charles) Johnson, Warsaw, MO; Brother: Brice (Lavine) Kuhlmann, Giddings, TX (preceded in death by two sisters, Melba Irwin and Dorothy Manning); Grandchildren: Jacob Powers; Step-Grandchildren: Amy & Susan and survived by Step Great-Grandchildren. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time: Saturday, October 2, 2010 @ 11:00 AM. Place of Service: Grace Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO. Officiating: Pastor Steven Flo. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, October 1, 2010 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Grace Lutheran Church, 121 West Kelley St., De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Berniece Hazel Bradford, age 81 of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born February 7, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Marion G. and Rosetta A. (nee Loague) Copeland. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Theodore Bradford 2/13/1985, a daughter Barbara Jean Gabriel, sisters Pearl (the late Ray) Pope, Ruth Guard and Gladys Copeland, brothers Clarence and James Copeland and a great-grandson Jacob Ryan Bradford. She is survived by a daughter Cathy Bradford of Festus, a son Ted (Mary Jo) Bradford of Festus, a sister Dorothy M. (the late Bill) Johnson of Marthasville, Missouri, a brother Howard (Ursula) Copeland, Willard, New York, Grandchildren Christopher G. (Denise) Bradford, Jason T. (Jessica) Dutton, Michelle B. (Robert) Mitchell, John P. (Krystal) Dutton and Cindy R. Werchow; great-grandchildren, Ashley Bradford, Nicholas Bradford, Tyler T. Dutton, Emma L. Dutton, Hayley R. Dutton, Kaiva Mitchell and Riyley R. Dutton. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City and the owner/operator of Crystal Valley Supply Dry Goods Store and Bradford Water Hauling. She was a member of American Legion Post #253 Ladies Auxiliary and Twin City Business and Professional Women’s Organization. Visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with Mass at Sacred Heart Church 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 4, 2010 officiated by Fr. Ted Piepers, Pastor of St. Joachim Church, Old Mines, Missouri. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness. |
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Deborah L. Danback, 42, of Desloge,
passed away in Festus on September 30,2010. She was a nurses aid, loved
sprint car races, coloring and spending time with family. Born February
8, 1968 in Festus; she was the daughter of the late Lloyd J. and Alice
(Bourbon) Danback. Deborah is survived by four brothers: Lloyd (Becky)
Danback of Potosi, Ron (Darleen) Danback of St. Louis, Mike (Jessica)
Danback of Richwoods and Keith Danback of Richwoods; two sisters: Hope
(Chris) Walker of Festus and Judy Oker of DeSoto; many relatives and
friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a
brother-in-law, Martin Oker, two nephews,Christopher Garrett, Jr., and
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Danielle Nicole English, 19, of Fenton entered into rest Sept 30, 2010 at St Louis Children's Hospital. She was born April 23, 1991, in St Louis, to Jim English and Carrie Wilhelm. In addition to her parents she is survived by sisters: Samantha English and Paige Digar; grandparents: Paul & Ellen Wilhelm, Larry Coffman and Marilyn Juditha and stepmother: Donna English. Funeral service was Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at Mahn Twin City Chapel. Burial was in Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus.
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Oma Mae Garrison, age 82 of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born August 14, 1928 at Des Arc, Missouri the daughter of the late Louie and Dora (nee Sullivan) Barker. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Garrison. She is survived by a son Steve (Barbara) Garrison of Hillsboro, a sister Alice Faye Prescott of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren Steve (Becky) Garrison, Jr. and Jamie Lee (Brett) Reed; great-grandchildren Christopher Garrison and Hunter Reed and a nephew Keith Prescott. Visitation at 12:00 Noon Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri followed by funeral services at 2:00 P.M. officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink of Festus, Missouri. Interment Sandy Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri. |
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Pervis L. Seabaugh, age 81 of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Festus Manor Nursing Center in Festus. He was born July 11, 1929 in Perryville, Missouri the son of the late Lester Pervis and Trula Victoria (nee Seabaugh) Seabaugh. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Harold E. (Marilyn survives) Seabaugh and a sister Beatrice Jean Bauman. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Mary (nee Moran) Seabaugh of Festus and two sons Curtis L. (David Sassman) Seabaugh of Crystal City, Missouri and Charles L. Seabaugh of Festus. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri, past board member of Jeffco Subcontracting; Jefferson County Commission for Handicapped; Past President of Disability Support System and member of American Legion Post #253. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and retired after 46 years from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Visitation at 12:00 Noon Sunday, October 3, 2010 until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus officiated by Rev. Gary Grey, Pastor, First United Methodist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials preferred to Disability Support Systems, 3875 Plass Road, Mapaville, Missouri 63065. |
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Mary M. "Midge" (Kassebaum) Zwiener, 69 of Festus entered into rest Sept 30, 2010 at St Anthony's Medical Center. She had worked in Customer Service Dept at Lowe's in Festus. Born Oct 19,2010, in St Louis, to the late Milton & Clara (Bippen) Kassebaum. She is survived by her husband, Charles Zwiener, Sr; sons: Charles Zwiener, Jr of Festus and David Zwiener of Imperial; and two daughters: Michelle Zwiener of Festus and Cara (Keith) George of Imperial; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral mass was Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at Our Lady Catholic Church in Festus and burial was in JB National Cemetery. Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus |
