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Steven Wayne Gerlach, age 52 passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born April 15, 1958 in Kirkwood, Missouri the son of Fred H. and Ursula (nee Jendreyko) Gerlach of Imperial, Missouri, In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Stephanie (nee Wynn) Gerlach, Imperial, Missouri, daughter Miranda (Adam) Hahn, Hawaii, grandson Gabriel Hahn, sister Diana L. (Chester) Grohs, Imperial, Missouri, nephew Chester Joseph Grohs, Hillsboro, Missouri, nieces Lauren, Casey, Kelly & Lexi, mother-in-law Phyllis (the late Richard) Wynn, Festus, brother in-law Kevin (Sandy) Wynn, Eureka, Missouri, aunt Hannelore Weaver, Imperial, Missouri, aunt & god mother, Hilda Kirchhoff, California, Missouri. He was a heavy equipment operator for Jokerst Paving Company in Festus and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with  funeral services Monday, April 4, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. officiated by Dr. Jack Miller, Pastor, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Arnold, Missouri. Interment St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Arnold. Memorials preferred to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Gateway Chapter, 77 West Port Plaza, Suite 101, St. Louis, Missouri  63146.

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Marie Pearl Johnson, age 95, of Eureka, MO, passed away April 2, 2011 at Price Memorial Nursing Center in Eureka, MO. She worked at De Soto & Potosi Shoe Factories. November 6, 1915  Washington County, MO. She was the daughter of the late Charles Benjamin and Anna Margaret (Wickerham) Dickinson. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Elmer Johnson and preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by Several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 11:00 AM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating:  Rev. Dr. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 9 AM – 11 AM. Memorial Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 400 Boyd St., De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Ida G. (Todd) Kister, 95, of Crystal City entered into rest Sat, April 2, 2011 at Fountainblean Nursing Center. She was a homemaker, mother, teacher at Sacred Heart School and doctor's assistant. Born Sept 20, 1915, in Crystal City, MO, to the late Edward L. and LuElla (DeClue) Todd. Her husband, Dr Julius Kister, preceded her in death in 1991.
She is survived by her loving family which includes a son, Joseph (Barbara) Kister of Crystal City, MO; daughters: Mary Bain of Bullhead City, AZ, Betty (John Vandruff) Garner of Gig Harbor, WA, Margaret Londal of Fenton, MO, Julia Jacoby of Shoreline, WA and Rita (Jim) Krieg of Festus, MO; grandchildren: Jerry (Mechelle), Paul, Tarri, Nathaniel, Jon Eric (Nicole), David, Tony (Amy), Todd (Vanessa), Tom (Lesley) and Jamie (Terry); great grandchildren: Blake, Sam, Kristina, Sarah, Amanda, Paul Jr, Zoe, Jacob, Franklin, Zachary, Lili, Lani, Riley, Jacob, Tarryn, Forrest, Corrine, Marrianda, Jonah, Cullen, Kailey, Carter, Trey, Steven, Susan and Staci; and 6 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded in death by brothers: Eugene Todd, Bill Todd and Joe Todd; sisters: Frances Thebeau, Jane Cartee and Mary Soptich; and a grandson, Steven. She enjoyed volunteering at her church, crossword puzzles, crocheting and gardening. Father Joseph Wormek will officiate the Mass.

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Ruby Lee Cadwallader, age 95 of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at Bethesda Southgate Nursing Center, St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born February 3, 1916 in Gilbertsville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lou Elizabeth (nee Smith) and James Davison.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Cadwallader and a sister Anna Pearl Ice. She is survived by two daughters, Lou Ann McDaniel and husband Norman of Festus, Missouri and Dixie Lee O’Shea and husband James of Oakville, Missouri, a brother Edwin Davison and wife Mel of Metropolis, Illinois, one sister Edith Ice of Cairo, Illinois, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Oakville, Missouri.  Visitation 12:00 Noon until time of service at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 7, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Oakville officiated by Rev. John Hessel, Pastor.  Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pevely, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to First Baptist Church of Oakville.

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Nancy G. (Edwards) Ragusa, age 60, of Crystal City passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was a retired civil service employee of the United States Government. She enjoyed reading as a hobby. Born September 9, 1950, in Granite City, Illinois to the late Edgar and Mary (Schroeder) Edwards Sr. She is survived by her husband of 23 years: Samuel Ragusa, a son: Charlie (Penny) Ragusa of DeSoto, MO, grandchildren: Michael and Matt, a brother: Edgar (Mary) Ragusa Jr of Granite City, IL, a sister: Carol Tankersley of Granite City, IL and niece and nephews: Jaime, Jeremy and Brandon. A memorial gathering will be held at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus on Friday, April 8 from 10AM-11AM with a service at 11AM. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63108.

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Boyd E. Church, age 85, of Festus, MO entered into rest on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was a retired safety engineer inspector for AA Safety Consulting Firm. He was a veteran of the United States Marine who served his country during World War II and was a member of the VFW Post #3777 of Festus. Born November 29, 1925, in Sikeston, MO to the late Thomas M. and Jetty (Smith) Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Betty (Page) Church who passed away in 2006. He is survived by his daughters: Boydette (Tim) Shell of St Louis and Pam (Todd) Linderer of Festus, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a brother: Bucky Church of St Louis, sisters: Maybelle, Ruby and Reva. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sons: Mark Church and Kirk Church. Private Services to be held. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

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Virginia Ruth Shifflett, age 70, of Ware, MO, passed away April 6, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born September 8, 1940 in Herculaneum, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Virginia Alice (Manning) Drinen. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Roy M. Shifflett, Ware, MO; Children: Boudett (Bruce) Scheller, Troy, IL, Dan (Melissa Neal) Shifflett, Lexington, IN; Brothers & Sisters: Lawrence Drinen, Oklahoma City, OK, Charles (Tiny) Drinen, South County, MO’ Wilma (Lee) Head, Perryville, MO’ Alice Buren, St. Louis, MO’ Betty (Alvin) Keefe, Hillsboro, MO (preceded in death by brother, Walter David Drinen and sister, Shirley Lancaster); Grandchildren: Trevor Fielder, Kristi Boyd, Darcy Gail Shifflett, Maggie Virginia Shifflett, Lucas Shifflett, and Richie Shifflett; Great-Grandchildren:  Emma Boyd. Member of Church:  Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, Ware, MO. Funeral Service: Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 1:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. David Evans. Place of Burial: Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Ware, MO. Visitation: Friday, April 8, 2011 11 AM – 1 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Charlotte Bone, age 79 of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born May 22, 1931 in Michigan the daughter of the late Lula Esther (nee Crafton) and James Herman Jones.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Daris August Bone, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by a daughter Debra Chotrow, sons Dennis and Lennis Bone all of Festus, five grandchildren Leslie Wilkins, David Bone, Ronnie Chotrow, Barbara Bostain, Roxanne Lynn Bone and 4 great-granddaughters. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #3777. Visitation 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M., Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with interment at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

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James O. DeRousse, age 78, of Festus, entered into rest on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired crane operator for St Louis Ship Yards. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He loved farming with his son and family, liked being the "boss" and enjoyed his family. Born April 29, 1932, in Festus, MO to the late Bernard and Stella (Bauman) DeRousse. He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Lena M. (Medley) DeRousse, a son: Chris (Carol) DeRousse of DeSoto, grandchildren: Lisa (Ken) Franklin of Festus and Michael DeRousse of Festus, great grandchildren: Austin, Tyler, and Samantha, brothers: John "Bill" DeRousse of Festus and Bernard "Tub" DeRousse of DeSoto, sisters: Harriet Gamblin of Bonne Terre and Opal White of Madison, Il and sister in law: Veda Lee Mueller of Hillsboro. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Robert DeRousse, Albert DeRousse and Jerry Rose and sister: Bernadine DeRousse. Funeral mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 10AM. Visitation Sunday from 5-8pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Interment Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 7909 Big Bend Road, Webster Groves, MO 63119 or JRMC Hospice, P.O. box 350, Crystal City, MO 63019

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Dale A. Courtois, age 50, of De Soto, passed away April 8, 2011 at his residence in De Soto. He was retired from the Chrysler Assembly Plant, Fenton, MO. Born September 15, 1960 in Festus, MO, he was the son of the late Carl J. Courtois and Mary Lucille (nee Wickerham) Courtois of DeSoto. Along with his Mother, he is survived by his Brothers & Sisters: Walter (Juanita) Courtois, Crystal City, Carl E. (Geneva) Courtois, Festus, Carol (Richard) Cautrell, Festus, Janet (Eldon) Hayes, Festus, Gary (Patsy) Courtois, De Soto and Terry (Judy) Courtois, De Soto. Member of Lodge/Organizations:  U.A.W. Local #110. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, April 11, 11:00AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Chaplain John Davis. Interment: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, April 10, 2:00PM – 8:00PM. Memorials: Charity of Donors Choice. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. 

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Marie T. Price, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, Missouri passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at her residence.  She was born February 5, 1924 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of the late Margaret (nee Nash) and Thomas Burgee.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Albert E. “Bud” Price, sisters Margaret (the late Jim) Roth and Henrietta Burgee, brothers Henry (the late Hattie) Burgee, Tom (the late Buelah) Burgee, Alvin Burgee and Leroy Burgee. She is survived by daughters June (Jim) Frederick of St. Charles, Missouri, Carol (Bill) Piper of Godfrey, Illinois, Debbie Price of Barnhart, Missouri, Mary (Bill) Regelsperger of Valle Mines, Missouri, Donna (Jim) Fischer of Barnhart and Linda (Kevin) Sheer of St. Louis, Missouri, sons Rolla Price of Sulphur Springs, Tom (Chris) Price of Grove, Oklahoma, Gary (Chris) Price of Fenton, Missouri, Mike (Sarah) Price of Richmond, Virginia and Joe Price of Richmond, sister June (the late Glen) Hewitt of Tacoma, Washington, grandchildren James (Erin) Frederick, Steve (Becky) Moore, Carrie (John Chapman) Regelsperger, Laura Price, Erin (Travis) Gooch, Brian (Amanda) Sheer, Amy Price, Ryan Price, Cassie Price and John Piper, great-grandchildren Jake, Grace and Nolan Frederick, Michaela, Samantha, Jessica and Sophia Moore, Avery, Claire and Cooper Gooch, Caleb and Caden Sheer. Visitation to begin 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in her church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6024 Old Antonia Road, Imperial, with Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Fr. Ed Nemeth.  Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Imperial.  Memorials preferred to St. Joseph Church.

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Lucile DeYoung, age 98, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011 at her residence.  She was born June 26, 1912 in Ballwin, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Berendena (nee Rademaker) and Jacob Achterhof.  She also was preceded in death by her husband John Paul DeYoung, sister Helen Voskuil, brothers Marvin and Calvin Achterhof. She is survived by a daughter Edith A. Smith and husband James of Hillsboro, granddaughter Angela Ashabranner of Pevely, Missouri, grandson Brian Smith of Cedar Hill, Missouri, great-grandchildren Ryan Smith of Richfield, Idaho, Brittany Smith of Cedar Hill, Zachary Proffitt of Pevely, Jordan Ashabranner of Pevely and Alexcia Ashabranner of Pevely, great-great grandchildren Christian Proffitt of Pevely and Hunter Smith of Richfield, Idaho. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 11, 2011.  Visitation at her church, Second Baptist Church, Festus, beginning at 10:00 A.M. with services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 officiated by Rev. Gary Satterfield, Pastor. Interment Sandy Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Living Springs Camp.

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Cecil “Alabama” Allen, age 90 of Festus, Missouri, formerly of Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at his residence.  He was born January 10, 1921 in Coffee County, Alabama the son of the late Viola (nee Matoose) and Ideal Allen. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Courtney) Allen.  They were married June 4, 1945 in Titusville, Florida.  He is also survived by a daughter Judith Myers and husband Gary of Crystal City, Missouri, sons Billy Allen and wife Cheryl of Holts Summit, Missouri, James Earl Allen and wife Mary of Festus, 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by 5 brothers and 1 sister. He was a Deacon at the Lebanon Baptist Church, Navy Veteran of WWII and life member of VFW Post #3777. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with services at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 14, 2011 officiated by Rev. Greg McCord, Chaplain, Jefferson Regional Hospice, Crystal City, Missouri. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association.

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Elmer L. Sago, age 84 of Imperial, Missouri, formerly of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center is St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born July 22, 1926 in Elvins, Missouri the son of the late Elizabeth Allie (nee Eaton) and John Samuel Sago.  He is survived by his wife Mary Frances (nee Flanery) Sago, daughter Lisa Jagow and husband Stan of Imperial, grandchildren Stanley Jagow III, Whitney Jagow, and Wesley “Wade” Blackwell, great-granddaughter Zoe Blackwell, brother James Sago and wife Judy of Festus and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sisters Jeanne Mayberry, Naomi Oelsen, Gladys Davis and Wilma Edwards. He was the owner/operator of Sago’s E&M Automotive in Crystal City, Missouri, a charter member of Elks #1721 and a member of the First Baptist Church of Arnold, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday April 15, 2011 with funeral services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 16, 2011, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Qualls, Sr. Pastor of First Baptist Church of Arnold.  Interment Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus. Memorials in his memory may be made to the charity or organization of choice.

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Donald M. Wilson, Sr., age 79, of Crystal City, MO, passed away April 10, 2011 at his residence in Crystal City, MO. He was a retired machinist at PPG; also worked as a carpenter. Born December 4, 1931 in De Soto, Missouri, he was the son of the late Calvin and Ida Mae “Mamie” (nee Lorenz) Wilson. He is survived by his wife Leota A. (Vivrett) Wilson; Children: Deborah (Ric) Miller, Port St. Lucie, FL, Kim (Randy) Koogler, Festus, MO, Don M. “Butch” (Jeanette) Wilson, Jr., Pevely, MO;  (Preceded in death by brother, Hugh Wilson; one sister, Calvina Foote); Grandchildren: Brandon (Katie) Miller, Joshua Miller, Jason Koogler, Jessie Koogler, Stephanie (Joseph) Rose and Brian Wilson; Great-Grandchildren: Owen Miller, Dylan Miller, and Greg Rose. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran during the Korean War. Funeral Service: Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 10 AM Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Gene Moses. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 5-8 PM. Memorial Donations may be made to Faith that Works, 14 Ridgecreek Road, St. Louis, MO 63141. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Delpha L. Linderer, age 84 of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Monday, April 11, 2011 at her residence.  She was born January 11, 1927 in Tarkio, Missouri the daughter of the late Alma R. (nee Ewing) and Dwight B. Lindsay.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James Francis Linderer and a half-brother Robert Smith. She is survived by a daughter Susan Ranee Linderer of Crystal City, sons James Dwight Linderer of Dallas, Texas, David Patrick Linderer of St. Louis, Missouri, Robert Linderer and wife Maranetta of Crystal City, grandchildren James Linderer and wife Melanie, Sarah Spencer and husband Shane, Steve Wren and wife Cheryl, Scott Wren, Chad Wren, Megan McGinnis and husband Jason, Matthew, Alison, Noah, Jordan, Jonathan and Benjamin Linderer, great-grandchildren Alyssa and Jakeb Wren, Meloray and Madrianna Linderer, Payton, Aidon and Bella Spencer, Andrew Wren and Julian McGinnis. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City and a Business Education Teacher at St. Pius X High School and Bishop DuBourg High School for over 30 years. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with funeral mass 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 15, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor officiating.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to Bishop DuBourg High School or Catholic Charities.

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Richard J. “Bubba” Missey, age 43 of Blackwell, MO passed away April 11, 2011 at Washington County Memorial Hospital, Potosi, MO. He was a Homemaker. Born August 1, 1967 in Potosi, MO, he was the son of Junior (Blackwell, MO) and the late Mandy Missey. Along with his Father he is survived by his Sister Rebecca (Steve) Boyer, Cadet, MO and Brothers: Dwayne (Sandy) Missey, Blackwell, MO, Tracy “Bones” (Mary Barton) Missey, Blackwell, MO, Stacy “Meat Head” Missey, Blackwell, MO (preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Missey). Organizations: AmVets Post #48; U.S. Army Reserves. Funeral Service: Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 10 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Father Ted Pieper. Place of Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Tiff, MO. Visitation: Friday, April 15, 2011 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Shirley J. Pope, age 68, of French Village, Missouri, passed away April 11, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born February 5, 1943 in Ishmael, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Zelma Lucille Pyatt. She is survived by her husband James M. Pope, French Village, MO, Brothers & Sisters: Leon (Patricia) Pyatt, De Soto, MO and Lois Brady, St. Louis, MO; Sister-in-Law: Annette Vaught, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one brother, Gary Vaught); Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service: Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 12 PM Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Bro. Carl McKalip. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, April 14, 2011 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Florence E. Richardson, age 100, of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born November 1, 1910 in Koester, Missouri located in St. Francois County, the daughter of the late Laura Jane (nee Porter) and Arthur Carl Koester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Hugh Richardson, son Wyman (Marilyn survives) Richardson, sisters Bertha Hall, Mamie Boyd and a brother Howard Koester. She is survived by sons Homer (Gloria) Richardson of Loveland, Ohio and Kenneth Richardson of Festus, sister Dorothy Willis of Farmington, Missouri, brother Albert (Minnie) Koester of Wright City, Missouri, grandchildren Laura (Mark) Morris, Karen (Joe) Cahall, Susan (Dan) Miller and Barton (Jamie) Richardson all of Ohio, Melinda (Jeff) Tarter of St. Peters, Missouri, Melissa (Greg) Ewing of Gaylord, Michigan, Jeff (Gail) Richardson of Ft. Worth, Texas, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Festus, a homemaker and also had worked for Co-Ed Garment Factory and Brown Shoe Company, both formerly in Festus.Visitation to begin 9:00 A.M. Friday, April 15, 2001 at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 West Main Street, Festus, with funeral services at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Bro. Mike Goodwin of Festus.  Interment Hall Cemetery, St. Francois County, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Faith Baptist Church.

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William T. Young, Jr., age 84 of De Soto, MO, passed away April 12, 2011 at his residence in De Soto, MO. He was a Foreman for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. Born January 18, 1927 in De Soto, MO, he was the Son of the late William Thomas, Sr. and Dela (Starns) Young. He was also preceded in death by his Wife, the late L. Grace Young. He is survived by his Children: William T. “Bill” (Sherri) Young, III, De Soto, MO and Diana (Raymond) Jones, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Georgia Nienauber, St. Louis, MO, Margeret Autry, Crystal City, MO, Betty Maness, Florida, Eugene Young, De Soto, MO (Preceded in death by siblings: Earl Young, Violet Huskey, Sylvia Evans, and Kathleen Ellerd); Grandchildren: Scott Jones, Angela Jones, Renee Odum, Jennifer Young, Alecia Young; 4 Great Grandchildren:  Clayton, Taylor, Colton, and Ava. Organizations: Member of First United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO; American Legion Post #253. Funeral Service: Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 1:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Nancy Smith. Place of Burial: Mt. Olive Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, April 15, 2011 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 Boyd St., De Soto, MO 63020 or JRMC Hospice, #5 Industrial Dr., Crystal City, MO 63019. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Mildred Ann Hartman, age 89 of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Riverview at the Park Nursing Center in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.  She was born September 5, 1921 in Hermann, Missouri the daughter of the late Hortensia (nee Birk) and Thomas Hamer.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Hartman, son Mark Hartman and a brother Fred Hamer and the late wife Corine. She is survived by daughters Karen Siebert and husband Gary of Platte City, Missouri, Mary Hughey of Hermann, Lisa Horn and husband Rob of Ballwin, Missouri, sons Dennis Hartman of Imperial, Missouri, Paul Hartman and wife Connie of Imperial, grandchildren Michelle Marshall and husband Rich, Matt Siebert and wife Gemma, Ben Siebert and wife Abby, Sarah Kirkpatrick and husband James, Meredith Lanning and husband Miles, John Justus and wife Nicole, James Justus, Joe Horn and wife Emily, Ryan Hartman and wife Khryssie, Jason Hartman and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Saturday, April 16, 2011.  Funeral Mass to be celebrated at her church, Church of Our Lady, Festus at 1:00 P.M. Saturday with Fr. John Kerber officiating.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri.

Ella Ann Suiter, 95, of O’Fallon entered into rest on April 14, 2011 at her home.  Mrs. Suitor was a teacher at Washington County and St. Louis City schools.   She was a World War II volunteer with the Red Cross and was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Born December 15, 1915, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Lischuk) Bondurick.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert A Suiter. She is survived by one son, Fred (Barbara) Suiter of Definance; three daughters: Judy Fitzmaurice of O’Fallon, Kathy (Lou) Delatine of Millstadt, Illinois and Sharon (Tom) Renz of Wentzville; one brother, Walter (Marie) Bondurick of Ballwin; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lena Horton. Funeral services were held April 18 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Robert Liss.  Burial was in the St. Stephens Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to St. Stephens Catholic Cemetery Fund, 11514 State Highway 8, Richwoods, MO  63071.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, De Soto.

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LeRoy Renfro, age 92, of Festus, Missouri and formerly of Arkansas and Arizona, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born August 9, 1918 in Festus, the son of the late Lillian (nee Medley) and Charles E. Renfro. He is survived by his wife Ada Mary (Boedecker) Renfro, son Ronald L. Renfro and wife Jeannie of Dublin, California, sister Adeline Haught of Arnold, Missouri, brother Robert Renfro and wife Mary Ann of Yellville, Arkansas, grandchildren Michael L. Renfro and wife Lisa, Michelle Cordoba and husband Jim, Cheryl Barnes and husband Todd, great-grandchildren Matthew and Nicholas Renfro, Ashley Towle, Hally and Christian Cordoba, Brianna and Lauren Barnes. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Ann Saks. He was a retired Trailways Bus Driver and member of the Lutheran faith. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday with funeral services 11:00 A.M. Monday, officiated by Pastor Jarold Rux of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crystal City. Interment Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus. Memorials in his memory are preferred to the Alzheimers Association.

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Loyd Ipock, age 52, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away April 16, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO He was a Bricklayer. Born September 12, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Norlyn Ray Ipock and Bessie (Lay) Street, of Winona, MO. He is survived by his Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law:  Rich and Bessie Trojahn, De Soto, MO, his Wife Penny (Dollar) Ipock, De Soto, MO, Children: Kristopher Ipock, De Soto, MO, Michael (Kelly) Dollar, De Soto, MO, Ronald (Crystal) Thost, De Soto, MO, Adam Thost, De Soto, MO, Jeff Neal, Michigan, Vanessa Martin, St. Louis, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Sandy Ipock, Van Buren, MO, Bonita (Enrique) Parada, Hollister, MO, Sheila (Darrin) Brawley, Hollister, MO, Curtis Randall, Park Hills, MO (preceded in death by sisters, Loretta Ipock and Sherri Street); Grandchildren: 11. Organizations: Served in the U.S. Air Force; B.P.O.E. #689; member of Bricklayers Local #1; and the Misfits Band. Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 12:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating:  Gene France. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, April 18, 2011 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Kenneth “Darryl” Lawson, age 51 of Pevely, Missouri formerly of Alabama passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born December 1, 1959 in Florence, Alabama the son of the late Bernice Lavada (nee Russell) and Kenneth Monroe Lawson.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Kenneth “Robert” Lawson. He is survived by a daughter Stacy Lawson of Pevely, a step-daughter Jennifer, a brother Kenny “Wayne” Lawson of Florence and dear friends Tracey (Eldridge) and Joseph Suiter of Pevely. He was a Navy Veteran and was employed by the United States Navy as a jet mechanic and an underwater welder. Memorial Service to be held in Florence, Alabama at a later date.

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Lucille L. Limpert, age 79 of De Soto, MO, passed away April 16, 2011 at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Homemaker. Born February 15, 1932 in Alton, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Ira Alfred and Sylvia Geneva (Jenkins) Luck. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late Leo Limpert. She is survived by her Children: John (Diane) Lawson, De Soto, MO, Linda (Bill) Foster, Glen Carbon, IL, Debra (Rick) Coleman, De Soto, MO, William Leo (Mary) Limpert, Bonne Terre, MO, Timothy Limpert, De Soto, MO. Dawn Marie (Tommy) Limpert-DeBruin, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Leonard Luck, Washington, MO (preceded in death by one brother, Fred Kohlmeyer); Special Friend:  Charles Ray Pierson, De Soto, MO; Grandchildren: 12, Danny, Tammy, Roy, Gina, Jennifer, Kimberly, Cameron, Matthew, Alec, Melany, Makala, and Dustin; Great Grandchildren: 16. Member of Life Christian Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 1:00 PM at Life Christian Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by: Derry Bowling. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11 AM – 1 PM at Life Christian Church, De Soto, MO. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Cletus W. Niemann, age 86, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away April 17, 2011 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in De Soto, MO. He was a Superintendent for Union Electric. Born April 10, 1925 in Valmeyer, Illinois, he was the son of the late Joseph Frederick Niemann and Ursula Kohnz. He was also preceded in death by his Wife the late Barbara Ann (nee Treptow) Niemann. He is survived by his Son Jeff (Lynn) Niemann, Smithville, MO, (preceded in death by one son, Bruce E. Niemann and one daughter, Susan Sherin and preceded in death by one brother, Roy Niemann) Grandchildren: 4; Derick Niemann, Paul Sherin, Chatama Flores, and Pattama Easley; 3 Great Grandchildren. Church: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. Organizations:  fourth degree member of the Cardinal Glennon Assembly Knights of Columbus; Amvets Post #48, and the 97th & 108th SeaBee Organization. Funeral Mass: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 10:00 AM @ St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Officiated by: Father Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial: National Cemetery Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to Parkinson’s Disease. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Joyce P. McCartney, 74, of De Soto, entered into rest on April 18, 2011, at her home.  Mrs. McCartney was a cafeteria worker with the Parkway School District.  Born November 1, 1936, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Wallace B. and Pearl (Wilson) Harrison. She is survived by four sons: Robert (Donna) McCartney of De Soto, Terry Lee (Holly) McCartney of Arnold, Patrick*(Tammy) McCartney of House Springs and Mark A, (Jean) McCartney of De Soto; one daughter, Jill (John) Westermayer of Oakville; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 21, at Mahn Funeral Home, De Soto Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Greg McCord.  Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Mausoleum, De Soto.  Memorial may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, De Soto.

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Junior L. Crites, 68, of Festus entered into rest on April 19, 2011, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City.  Mr. Crites was a machinist at Owens-Brockway and a member of Faith Baptist a machinist at Owens-Brockway and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Festus, Born December 1, 1942 in Delta, he was the son of the late Albert and Ruth (Roe) Crites. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy (Cline) Crites of Festus; one son, Matt (Melissa) Crites of Fenton; one daughter, Lisa Crites of Festus; three brothers: Earl (Rosemary) Crites of Wentzville, Joe (Joy) Crites of Fayette and Richard (Gloria) Crites of Washington; two sisters: Verna Mae (Paul) Ringwald of Jackson and Shelby Jean (Wayne) Belcher of Greenville, Illinois and three grandchildren: Morgan, Marley and Xander.  He was preceded in death by two siblings: Roy Crites and Mary McCarty. Funeral services were held April 22, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Matt Culbertson.  Burial was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in De Soto.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO  63108.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.

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Ethel L. Haverstick, age 99 of De Soto, MO, passed away April 19, 2011 at Baisch Nursing Center in De Soto, Missouri. She was a retired Nurse at Baisch Nursing Center. Born September 23, 1911 in Ware, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Electa Ann (Rogers) Liverar. She was also preceded in death by her husband the late Walter H. “Pie”  Haverstick and son the late Steve Haverstick; along with her siblings, Freda (Vernon) Young, Myrtle (Harold) Nelson, Viola Whitter, Marie (Eldon) Mathis, Lizzie (Roy) Butcher, Frances Bailey, George (Bethal) Liverar, Clyde (Ilene) Liverar, and William (Ivy) Liverar). She is survived by Grandchildren: Andrew (Stephanie Lomax) Haverstick, St. Charles, MO; Jeremy (Nicole Freiner) Haverstick, De Soto, MO; Nate Haverstick, Dittmer, MO;  Mathea (Rick) Reese, De Soto, MO; Gabe (Anna) Haverstick, De Soto, MO. Great Grandchildren:  6. Funeral Service: Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 1:00 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Mike Krampf. Place of Burial:  Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO.Visitation: Friday, April 22, 2011 from 11 AM – 1 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Carolyn Jane Love, age 75, of DeSoto, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at her home.  She was born March 8, 1936, in Trenton, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Bertha Lue (nee Beatty) and Carroll Whitfield “Jack” Henson. She is survived by her husband Harlin Jones Love, daughters Karen Ann Love of DeSoto, Missouri, and Janie Blum of Festus, Missouri, grandchildren Michael Alexander Heidy, John Paul Heidy, Timothy Seth Blum and Mollie Jane Blum, great-grandchildren Penelope Sophia Heidy and Nicholas Alexander Heidy, sisters Ila Chamberlain of Louisiana and Nell Kennedy of Viburnum, Missouri, a brother Frank Henson of Farmington, Missouri, and special nephews, nieces, and long-time friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son-in-law Timothy Blum, grandson Andrew Nicholas Heidy, sisters Ludene, Lillian, Nancy, and Robbie, brothers James, Harroll and Jackie and other infant siblings. Carolyn was a sales clerk at Kohler City Market in Barnhart, Missouri, and later at 7-11 in Festus. She shared special friendships with her many siblings through travel, coffee talk and genealogy day trips. She was of proud demeanor, strong character, and had a quick wit and amazing memory. In years past she enjoyed square dancing, water skiing, playing volleyball, and RV camping with her family and fellow retirees.  She also took great interest in the lives and activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering in her honor will begin 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, with Memorial Service at 2:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Eric Eggers, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City.  Memorials in her memory are preferred to Jefferson Regional Hospice Care, Siteman Cancer Center, or the American Cancer Society. 

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Margaret Whitesel, age 101 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away April 20, 2011 at The Villa’s, De Soto, MO. She worked as a clerk at Bay’s Market; also worked for Schafermeyer’s Bakery. Born June 24, 1909 in Washington County, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bridget (Thebeau) Sansoucie. She was also preceded in death by her husband the late Arthur Whitesel. She is survived by Sister Juanita Warden, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by five sisters, Marie Williams, Ethel Walsh, Virginia Henry, Patricia Thebeau,and Jean Rogers); two brothers, Clarence Sansoucie and Edward “San” Sansoucie); Several Nieces and Nephews. Member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Mass: Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 11:00 AM  St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Officiated by: Father Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial:  Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, April 25, 2011 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Betty Lou Williams, age 73 passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Bloomsdale, Missouri. She was born February 12, 1938 in Thebes, Illinois the daughter of the late Virginia (nee Prater) and Chelcy Tupper.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James Donald Williams, a brother Donald Tupper and a sister Emma Pedranti. She is survived by daughters Laura Ann Kemper and husband Stephen of Weingarten, Missouri, Mary Ellen Meyer and husband Danny of Bloomsdale, sons William “Michael” Matthews of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri,  Chester James Matthews and wife Sue of Park Hills, Missouri and Donald Loyd Williams and wife Candy of Ste. Genevieve.  She is also survived by sisters, Minnie Mormino and husband Tony of Alton, Illinois, Vicki Johnson and husband Mike of Roxanna, Illinois, Rhonda Jackson and husband Terry of Olive Branch, Illinois, brother Chancy Tupper of Shawneetown, Illinois, ten grandchildren,  six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a volunteer with the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri with funeral services Friday, April 22, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. officiated by  Mr. Charles Davis of Barnhart, Missouri.  Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pevely.  Memorials preferred to Jefferson Regional Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

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LaVerne Katherine Day, age 84, of Festus, Missouri, formerly of Imperial, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus.  She was born March 3, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Katheryn (nee Goldschmidt) and Fred Landwher. She is survived by her husband Cletus Levern Day, daughter Doris Hittler and husband Edward of Festus, sons Ronald Day and wife Eileen of Fenton, Missouri, Mark Day and wife Brenda of Festus, Gregory Day of Hillsboro, Missouri, Gordon Day and wife Joy of Grove, Oklahoma, Thomas Day and wife Rhonda of Cherryville, Missouri, Jeffrey Day and wife Christy of Rock Hill, Missouri, James Day of Imperial and Scott Day of Imperial, a sister Anna Mae Maloney of Florissant, Missouri and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Debbie Day, two sisters and three brothers. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 25, 2011 with funeral services 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, April 26, 2011, officiated by Rev. Robert Hicks, pastor of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Imperial, Missouri.  Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Juanita Ravenscraft, age 93, of Herculaneum, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born March 14, 1918 in Deer Park, Missouri the daughter of the late Tennie (nee Adkins) and Frank Lyle.  She was the oldest of 4 siblings.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Robert Ravenscraft, married May 10, 1940.  Also a sister Betty Parker, and brother Bernard Lyle. She is survived by a daughter Carolyn Blackwell of Festus, Missouri sons Ronald Ravenscraft and wife Ellen of Festus and Daniel Ravenscraft of Herculaneum, a sister Ramona Eason of Stoughton, Wisconsin, granddaughters Mary Kelley and husband Dan of St. Peters, Missouri and Julia Ravenscraft of Festus, and a grandson Michael Ravenscraft of Kirkwood, Missouri. She was an avid bowler her whole life. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling to the Lake of the Ozarks with her close group of friends.  She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Visitation beginning 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri with funeral services at 12:00 Noon Wednesday officiated by Rev. Nancy Hollingsworth, pastor of Hematite and Victoria United Methodist Churches.  Private Interment will be in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City.  Memorials in her memory are preferred to the Food Pantry of First United Methodist Church of Festus-Crystal City.  

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Alvin Leroy Lindaman Sr, age 76 of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away on April 22, 2011, at his home. He was born April 16, 1935 in Sullivan, Missouri. He was the son of the late William McKinley and Clara Lindaman ( nee Emily). Alvin was the beloved husband of Velma “Jene” Lindaman. He was a member of the Church of Later Day Saints, Hillsboro, Missouri. Alvin is survived by, Wife-Velma “Jene” Lindaman, of Hillsboro, Missouri; Daughters-Kathy (Dave) Whittier of Bloomington, Illinois, Donna Hileman, of Ferguson, Missouri, Maryann Clements of St. Peter Missouri, Tammi Gillam, of Flat River, Missouri, Connie (Tom) Whittley, of Hillsboro, Missouri; Sons-Alvin (Vicky) Lindaman, of Warrenton, Missouri, Kenny Lindaman, of Festus, Missouri, Don ( Stephanie) Lindaman, of Pevely, Missouri; Brother-Kenneth Lindaman of Versailles, Missouri. He is also survived by, Thirty Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren. Alvin was a loving friend to many. Preceded in death by, Brother-Walter Lindaman. Visitation-Monday, April 25, 2011, from 9AM to 10:15AM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc, Hillsboro, Missouri. Visitation-Monday April 25, 2011, from 10:30AM to 11AM service time at The Church of Later Day Saints, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral-Monday April 25, 2011, at 11AM at The Church of Later Day Saints, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment-Hillsboro, Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorials to-Southwest Indian Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 90, Broken Arrow, OK  74013

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James Dale Smetzer, Sr., age 77, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at his daughter’s residence near Festus, Missouri.  He was born July 24, 1933 in Plattin, Missouri, near Festus, the son of the late Selma (nee Miller) and Gilbert S. Smetzer.  Also preceding him in death was his wife Edna Theresa (nee Cartee) Smetzer and a son Scott Smetzer. He is survived by a daughter Theresa Fisk and husband David of Festus, sons James Smetzer, Jr. and wife Cynthia of Hillsboro, Missouri, Timothy Smetzer and wife Lynn of Festus, Steven A. Smetzer of Crystal City, and Nicholas Smetzer and wife Jennifer of DeSoto, Missouri, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, a member of Elks #1721, served in the Missouri National Guard and was a retired chemical worker performing Electrical Maintenance duties for the former La Roche Industries of Festus. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 26 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with funeral services 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 27, 2011 officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, pastor of Sacred Heart Church.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City.  Memorials in his memory may be made to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice.

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Norman F. Bequette, age 84, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born May 22, 1926 in Festus, the son of the late Adeline Estelle (nee Canepa) and Louis L. Bequette. He is survived by his wife Dorothy L. (nee Jokerst) Bequette, sons Eric Bequette of Festus and David Bequette and fiance’ Nancy Chacon of Springdale, Arkansas, brothers L. Raymond Bequette of Festus and Robert Bequette and wife Jolene of Evansville, Indiana, and a sister Mildred Kelley of Kirkwood, Missouri. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister-in-law Henrietta Bequette and brother-in-law Paul Kelley. He was a retired elementary school teacher having taught at Festus Elementary from 1950 to 1953 and in the St. Louis Public School District at Woodward Elementary from 1954 until his retirement in 1988.  He was a Navy veteran of WW II serving in the Pacific theatre, a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, Knights of Columbus council #1230 and the Missouri State Teachers Association. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, April 28, 2011.  Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 29, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to St. Pius X High School, Festus, Missouri.

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Paul F. Wilhelm, 73, of Fenton entered into rest April 23, 2011 at St Clare Health Care, Fenton. Born Dec 11, 1937, in Henderson, KY, to the late Walter and Augusta (Wolf) Wilhelm. Survived by wife, Ellen (Carron) Wilhelm; son, Bryan (Lisa) Schumacher; daughters: Anna (Alan) Wilhelm-Thompson, Kathrina Patrick, Carrie (Brian Casanover) Wilhelm and Kelly Schumacher; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral service was Thurs, April 28, 2011 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Interment was in Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery, Festus.

 

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Anna Ruth Jones, age 68 of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born March 30, 1943 in Desloge, Missouri the daughter of the late Ruth Lillian (nee McFarland) and Willard McNelly.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Orville E. Jones, Jr. She is survived by sons Thomas E. “Butch” Jones and wife Sharon of Festus, Justin A. Jones and wife Kristin of Tennessee, a daughter Diane Carpenter and husband Scott of Springfield, Missouri, two brothers Don McNelly and wife Carmen of Maryville, Tennessee and Tom McNelly and wife Connie of Lewisville, Texas, grandchildren Chelsea Gatewood and husband Eric, Jensen Jones, Trace Jones, Dillon Johnson, Abriella Jones and one great-grandson Camden Gatewood. Memorial gathering at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:00 Noon officiated by Rev. Cindy Fallert. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Memorials preferred to Orville E. Jones Memorial Baseball Scholarship.

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Rick David Portell, age 58 of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at his residence.  He was born February 1, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Grace Marie (nee Cook) and George Aloysius Portell. He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years Marilyn (nee Frazier) Portell, a son Nathan Portell and wife Meaghan of Festus, a daughter Nicole Caldwell and husband Rob of St. Peters, Missouri, two brothers George M. “Ike” Portell of Lake Clearwater, Missouri, Gary Portell and wife Becky of Texas, a sister JoAnn Johnston and husband Leroy of Bonne Terre, Missouri and two granddaughters, Chloe and Charlotte Caldwell. He was a supervisor for Baldor - ABB Electric in St. Louis County for thirty-seven years. Visitation Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 3:00 P.M. until time of service at 7:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Jack King, Pastor of Good News Community Church, Festus.

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Robert D. Sansoucie, age 73, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away April 26, 2011 at his esidence in De Soto, MO. He was a Butcher; Meat Cutter for Koch’s Market, Queens Market, Gannon’s, and Mary’s Market. Born August 1, 1937 in De Soto, Missouri, he was the son of the late Clarence Kailen and Mary Katherine (Christopher) Sansoucie. He is survived by his Brothers & Sisters: Donald L. (Bernie) Sansoucie, St. Genevieve, MO and Mary Ann (John) Bigland, St. Louis, MO; Nieces & Nephews:  Wayne Paul Sansoucie, Rita Lynn (Jim) Wofford, Bryan Joe Sansoucie, Kevin Neal (Jennifer) Sansoucie; Dear Nephew, Cousin, and Friend to many. Life Member of AmVets Post #48; Knights of Columbus Council #1185St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MOMissouri National GuardFuneral Mass Date and Time: Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 10:00 AMPlace of Service:  St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO Officiating: Father Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial:  Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation:  Thursday, April 28, 2011 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral HomeMemorial donations may be made to the St. Rose of Lima Adopt-An-Angel, 504 South 3rd St. De Soto, MO 63020 or Masses preferred. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Infant Layla Alexis Holst, born January 5, 2011 in St. Louis Co., Missouri, passed away Tuesday April 26, 2011 at Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital for Children in St. Louis, Missouri.  She is the daughter of Rita Lynn Campbell of Festus, Missouri and Brian Matthew Holst of Festus.  Other relatives include grandparents Barbara and Terry L. Holst of Festus, great-grandmother Lee Etta (the late Floyd G.) Holst of Festus, brothers Darby Fanger and Ryan Crump of Festus, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation 12:30 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with funeral services at 2:00 P.M. officiated by Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital Chaplain Judy Stanfield.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital for Children.

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Lorraine L. “Dutch” Rolwes, age 80, of French Village, Missouri and Okeechobee, Florida, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Hammick Hospice House in Okeechobee.  She was born May 18, 1930 in DeSoto, Missouri the daughter of the late Ethel (nee Sickman) and John Eckman. She is survived by her husband Henry “Hank” Rolwes, sons Mike (Paula) Lucas of Ballwin, Missouri, Rick Lucas of Pevely, Missouri, Larry Lucas of Pevely and Donnie Lucas of Park Hills, Missouri, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Andrew Eckman, sisters Virginia Prather and Eileen Nixon, and a grandson Matthew Lucas. She was a retired welder from White-Rodgers assembly plant in South St. Louis County and a member of the Goose Creek Baptist Church. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 with funeral services 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 4, 2011, officiated by Rev. Eddie DeStain, pastor of Goose Creek Baptist Church.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Goose Creek Baptist Church, 6105 Highway Y, Bonne Terre, Missouri 63628.

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William Carl “Bill” Stauss, Jr., of Festus, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.  He was born July 24, 1931 in Festus, the son of the late Nora B. (nee Cady) and William C. Stauss, Sr.  Also preceding him in death was his wife Martha (nee Dill) Stauss, a brother Albert O. Stauss and the late wife Katherine A., and sisters Jeanette Brooks and the late husband Bill and Margaret C. Stauss. He is survived by his son Andrew “Andy” Stauss of Festus and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War, was a retired lineman for Union Electric and deacon of Selma American Baptist Church, Festus. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2011, then at Selma American Baptist Church, Festus, after 9:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2011 with funeral services at 10:00 A.M. officiated by Rev. Sam Williams, Pastor.  Interment Danby Cemetery, Danby, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Selma American Baptist Church, 1251 Doolin Hollow Road, Festus, Missouri 63028.  

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Randall W. “Randy” Church, age 48, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at his residence.  He was born August 17, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Ann M. (nee Bergmeyer) Thiemann of Fenton, Missouri and William E. Church of Crystal City.  Other survivors include his step-father Tony Thiemann of Fenton, step-sister Cathy Thiemann of Fenton, step-brothers Jim (Carol) Thiemann of Russellville, Missouri and Tom (Toni) Thiemann of Eureka, Missouri, numerous cousins and friends. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Hematite, Hematite, Missouri, and had worked as a police officer for the city of Festus, Missouri and in ramp services for TWA Airlines at Lambert St. Louis airport, St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 with funeral services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 5, 2011.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the First Christian Church of Hematite.

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Kenneth W. "Kenny" Gentile, Jr

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