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Harold Arthur Hedger,
age 79, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away August 1, 2011, at Hillcrest
Nursing Care Facility in De Soto, Missouri. He was a Carpenter for
Brockmiller Construction Co.; D.F. Mueller and Essex Commercial. Born
July 13, 1932 in Florissant, MO, he was the son of the late Asa O. and
Ethel B. (Siebles) Hedger. He is survived by his Wife Dorothy (Johnson)
Hedger, De Soto, MO; Children: Randy (Mary) Hedger, Festus, MO; Rick
(Sandee) Hedger, Jefferson City, MO, Rusty (Dawn) Hedger, Joplin, MO,
Lin-An (Don) Seals, Farmington, MO, Barbara (Randall) Allen, Oklahoma
City, OK; Grandchildren: 13 and Great-Grandchildren: 10. He was a Member
of the De Soto Christian Church. Organizations: Carpenters Local #2214.
Served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Funeral Service:
Thursday, August 4, 2011 @ 10:00 AM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiated by: Rick & Rusty Hedger. Place of Burial:
National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Wednesday,
August 3, 2011 5-8 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the De Soto
Christian Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements under the direction
of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Maria U. Picarella,
age 80, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at
her residence. She was born
August 8, 1930 in Foggia, Italy, the daughter of the late Dominick and
Rose (nee DeMeo) Tarquinio.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,
Joseph Picarella, daughter-in-law, Susan Picarella, brother Giuseppe
Tarquinio and sister Iolanda Tarquinio. She is survived by a daughter,
Mary Jane Lane and husband Laurence of Festus, Missouri, sons John
Picarella of Festus and Dan Picarella of Herculaneum, Missouri, sisters
Antonia “Nina” Zoppo of Faggia, Italy,
Claudia Calderone-Babbage of Largo, Florida and brother Michael
Tarquinio and wife Anna of Princeton, New Jersey, grandchildren Bryan
Lane and wife Krista, Melissa Lane, Jonathan Picarella, Kimberly DeGeare
and husband Jason, Danny Lee Picarella and wife Amy, and Tony Picarella
and Wife Nikki, great-grandchildren Brandon, Addyson and Spencer Lane,
Joseph and Gianni Picarella, and
Gage, Angelina and Harley Picarella. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00
P.M., Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.
Funeral mass 9:30 A.M., Friday,
August 5, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, officiated by Fr.
Joseph Wormek and Deacon Jerry Stoverink.
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri.
Memorials preferred to Jefferson Regional Hospice. |
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Julia Ann ( nee Decker) Wamsganz,
age 94 of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Festus, passed away
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles.
She was born December 31, 1916 in DeSoto, Missouri the daughter of the
late Nicholas Henry and Effie Elba (nee Frazier) Decker. In addition to
her parents she is proceeded in death by her husband Philip Louis
Wamsganz, sisters Nelia (the late John) Thompson and Ida Mae (the late
John) Basler, brothers Alfred “Harvey” (the late Erma) Decker, Eugene
(the late Iva) Decker, Herzel “Pete” (the late Marie) Decker, Earl (the
late Clara) Decker and Clyde A. Decker, brother-in-law George Bange. She
is survived by sons Terry Wamsganz and wife Camille of St. Charles,
Missouri and Kirk Wamsganz and wife Janis of Wentzville, Missouri sister
Elba “Peggy” Bange of St. Charles and grandchildren Michael A. Wamsganz
and fiancé Deborah Kelli, Kristen Cantera and husband Dr. John, Eric Van
Wamsganz and Jason Wamsganz and wife Jenny great-grandchildren Michael
Wamsganz, Jr., Paige Wamsganz, Riley Wamsganz, William Cantera and
Katherine Cantera. She was a homemaker and a member of Hope United
Church of Christ of DeSoto, Missouri. Visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00
P.M. Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with
Funeral Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral
Home, Festus with Rev. Sharon Maddox officiating.
Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri.
Memorials Preferred to the Heart Transplant Association of St.
Louis, Attention President Ken Kuehn, 2835 Olive Street, St. Louis,
Missouri 63103 |
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Barbara K. (Lovellette) Hopkins, 70, entered into rest Aug 5, 2011 in JRMC in Crystal City. Born Jan 6, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, MO. to the late Cline & Ellen (Wilson) Lovellette. Survived by husband, Timothy Hopkins; sons: Doug Haarmann and Delano (Tracey) Emmons and DeWayne (Crystal) Hopkins; and daughter, DeAnna (Jason) Coyle; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral service was Tues, Aug 9, 2011 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial in Eternal Peace Cemetery, Wentzville, MO. |
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Eileen I. Woods,
age 70, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 in
Festus. She was born
January 8, 1941 in Mitchell, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Alma
(nee Gerlach) and Otto Knickrehm. She is survived by her husband James
Woods, who were wed October 27, 1962, daughter Cherie Finn of DeSoto,
Missouri, son Timothy Woods of Festus, sisters Violet Knickrehm of St.
Louis, Missouri, Wilma (Lee) Buffington of Artesian, South Dakota, twin
sister Irene (Ray) Hamann of Ortonville, Minnesota, brothers Harold
Knickrehm of Boise, Idaho, Norman (Sondra) Knickrehm of Mitchell, and
Kenneth (Kay) Knickrehm of Wichita, Kansas, sister-in-law LeNora (Dave)
Busk of Madison, South Dakota, Brother-in-law Tracy (Hope) Woods of
Moline, Illinois, grandchildren Kathleen and Victoria Finn of DeSoto,
and Jacob (Erin) Finn of
St. Peters, Missouri, great-grandson Jackson Finn of St. Peters, and
special friend Ginny Dobbs of Festus. In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her son-in-law John Finn, siblings Edna Knickrehm,
Marvin Knickrehm and twins Ruth & Rueben Knickrehm, and brother-in-laws
Richard Ferguson and Robert Woods. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00
P.M. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 with funeral services 10:00 A.M.
Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.
Interment Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto.
Memorials in her memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s
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Joseph Glenn Freer,
age 97, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away August 6, 2011 at his
residence in De Soto, MO. He was a Mechanical Draftsman for Missouri
Pacific Railroad. Born September 3, 1913 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, he
was the son of the late Joseph Gideon and Hattie Mae (nee Hogan) Freer.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two Wives: the late
Stella M. (nee Turley) Freer & the late Mildred “Millie” (nee Dodson)
Dugan Freer. He is survived by his Step-Daughter:
Marie Knoll and her family; Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in
death by siblings, Paul Freer, James “Ed” Freer, Clara Vreeland, Ida
Wilson, Augusta Byrnes, and Walter Freer); Survived by Several Nieces
and Nephews and Dear Friend:
Jimmie (Susie) Turner. Member of Church:
First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. He taught Sunday School at the
First Baptist Church, De Soto and active with the De Soto Senior Center;
loved to garden and he was also a home builder. Funeral Service:
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 @ 10:00 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home. Officiated by: Jimmie Turner. Place of Burial:
Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, August 9,
2011 4-8 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy
donations may be made to the First Baptist Church-De Soto, 2000 Grace
Way, De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral arrangements under the direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Christine Ann DeClue,
age 42, of Barnhart, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 at her
residence. She was born
December 21, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Linda (nee
Calamia) and William J. “Bill” Weber of House Springs, Missouri. In
addition to her parents she is survived by her husband David R. DeClue,
daughters Jamie Kelch of St. Louis, Sherri Dannenberg of Barnhart,
Britney DeClue of DeSoto, Missouri, son Jacob DeClue of Barnhart a
brother David Weber of Phoenix, Arizona and mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Karen and Donald DeClue of Festus, Missouri. She was a
member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Barnhart, Missouri and a
Merchandiser for the Metro area Home Depot Stores.Visitation 10:00 A.M.
until time of services at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at
Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri with Pastor Duane
Meissner of Immanuel Lutheran
Church, Barnhart, officiating.
Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri.
Memorials preferred to the Family, Immanuel Lutheran Church of
Barnhart, Missouri or caringbridge.org/visit/christinedeclue. |
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RitaMae Elizabeth Moser,
age 84, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 at
Delmar Gardens South Nursing Center in South St. Louis County, Missouri.
She was born January 26, 1927 in Crystal City, Missouri, the
daughter of the late Rosie E. (nee Carron) and Gilbert John Moser. She
is survived by a sister Nira Moser of St. Louis, brothers Oliver John
Moser and wife Agnes of Festus, Missouri and Gilbert John Moser, Jr. and
wife Linda of Hillsboro, Missouri, a sister-in-law Verneda Moser of
Festus and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she
is preceded in death by sisters Marie Middleton and the late husband
David, Margaret Miller and the late husband Edward, Betty Ann Pullen,
and a brother Clifford J. Moser. She attended St. Simon the Apostle
Catholic Church in St. Louis and worked as a grocery sales clerk.
Memorial Gathering 10:00 A.M. with Memorial Mass 11:00 A.M. Saturday,
August 13, 201l at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, Missouri,
officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek.
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City.
Memorials in her memory appreciated to the Rob Sullens Transplant
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Stefinia “Stephie” Fister,
age: 89, of Festus, Missouri, passed away August 9, 2011 at the
Fountainbleau Nursing Facility, Festus, MO. She was a Concessionaire for
Sports Service Co. Born February 7, 1922 in St. Louis, MO, she was the
Daughter of the late Michael and
Malvina “Mollie” (nee Wierielow) Mileszko. She was also preceded in
death by her Husband the late Eldon J. Fister. She is survived by her
Children: Eldon Fister, St. Louis, MO and Geraldine “Gerry” (Bill)
Kiefer, Hillsboro, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Sophia Czarnecki, St. Louis,
MO, Helen Stringer, Overland, MO, Pauline Rueckert, Bellefountaine
Neighbors, MO (preceded in death by brothers, Stanley, Leo, John, and
Ignatius Mileszko); Grandchildren: Dawn (David)
Reehten, De Soto, MO and Diana
(Craig Hansen) McPherson, Arnold, MO; Great Grandchildren:
5. Graveside Service: Friday, August 12, 2011 @ 1:00 PM @ Calvary
Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Officiated by: Greg McCord. Place of Burial:
Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Haskell Eugene “Gene” Lorentz, Jr., age 51, of Bloomsdale, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in Rosemount, Minnesota. He was born September 9, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Dorothy Alberta (nee Warren) Yarbrough of Bloomsdale and the late Haskell Eugene Lorentz, Sr. He is survived by his loving companion Robin Pierce of Bloomsdale, sisters Reba Whited and husband Delmar of Ironton, Missouri, Brenda Odom and husband Bill of Perryville, Missouri, brothers Ronald Lorentz of Bloomsdale, Tim Lorentz and wife Lori of Arnold, Missouri and James Lorentz of Arnold. He was an over the road freight truck driver. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri from 12:00 Noon until time of service at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 14, 2011. |
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Myrtle Smiley,
age: 94, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away August 10, 2011 in De Soto,
MO. She was a Homemaker and taught piano for over 60 years in her
Houstonia, MO home. Born March 7, 1917 in Pettis County, Missouri, she
was the Daughter of the late John William and Mary Elizabeth (Killion)
Butts. She is survived by her Husband of 72 years: Harrell Wallace
Smiley, De Soto, MO, Children: John (Donna) Smiley, Gilbert, AZ, Susanne
(James) Kessler, Winona Lake, IN, Beverly (Richard) Varner, Denison, KS,
Marilyn (Barry) Ellis, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in
death by one sister, Anna Mae Hadden and one brother, John William
Butts); Grandchildren: 13; Great Grandchildren: 17. Member of Church:
Houstonia Community Church, Houstonia, MO. Organizations:
Volunteer with the Pettis County 4-H Club; charter member of the
Houstonia Community Church. Funeral Service: Saturday, August 13, 2011 @
11:00 AM @ the Houstonia Community Church. Officiated by: Rev. Alan
Morse. Place of Burial: Houstonia Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, August
13, 2011 10 AM – 11 AM at Houstonia Community Church. As an expression
of sympathy donations may be made to Jefferson Regional Hospice; P.O.
Box 350, Crystal City, MO 63019. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Sylvia Gene “Tibby” Zoellner, age 77 passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at her residence in Festus, Missouri. She was born January 23, 1934 in Crystal City, Missouri the daughter of the late Blanche E. (nee Nengel) and Joseph Schembre. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son James D. Zoellner, brothers, Frank and Joseph Schembre and a sister Kathy Johnston. She is survived by daughters Mary J. Linderer and husband Mike of Shawnee, Kansas, Julie L. Smale and husband Craig of Festus, daughter-in-law Lynn Zoellner of Festus, sisters Judith Knowles and husband Ray of Festus and Patricia LaMure and husband Mike of Florida, grandchildren Jeremy Linderer and wife Margaret, Erica Plum and husband Jon, Jamie, Lindsey and Melyssa Zoellner, Corey Smale and fiancée Stephanie Mattina and Carly Smale. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Jordan Linderer, Anna and Jonny Plum. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, Missouri and a dental receptionist for Dr. Ray Weible. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 12, 2011. Funeral Mass, Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Jefferson Regional Hospice. Back to Top |
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Dennis Lee Gross, Sr.,
age 58, passed away |
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Lois N. White, age 77,
entered into rest on Friday, August 12, 2011 at her home. Born on April
18, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Thomas and Alice (McCall)
McGinnis. Her loving husband of over 60 years, Billy G. White, preceded
her in death. Beloved mother of son, Billy G. (Karen) White, Sr of
Blackwell, MO; daughters: Nancy J. (Joseph D.) Boyer of Cadet,MO, Debbie
(Roger) Hagemann of Cahokia, IL, and Anita J. (Gary) Kenly of
Edwardsville, IL; brothers: John (Olivia) McGinnis of Las Vegas, NV and
Bill (Jan) McGinnis of Las Vegas, NV; sisters: Bertha (Robert) Clark of
McPherson, KS and Dorothy Malone of Springfield, MO; 5 grandchildren and
8 great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her husband,
parents, and a brother, Thomas McGinnis. Lois enjoyed her crafting and
spending time with her garden and flowers.
Visitation:
Monday, August 15, 2011 Time: 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Visitation Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel, 900 N. Main, DeSoto
63020. Service:
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Time: 11:00 am.
Service Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel.
Interment: Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto, MO. Reverend Jeremy Muniz will officiate the service. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 400 Boyd Street, DeSoto, MO 63020 Back to Top |
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Amanda R. Martin,
25, of Crystal City passed away on August 13, 2011 in Jefferson County.
Born October 28, 1985 at Ft. Hood, Texas; she was the daughter of Thomas
and Mary Martin of Festus. Ms. Martin was the mother of Elizabeth Isaac
of Crystal City. Amanda was a homemaker; she enjoyed playing the guitar,
singing and watching old movies. She loved her family dearly. Along with
her parents and daughter, she is survived by her fiancee, Rick Isaac of
Crystal City; grandparents, Larry & Elizabeth Mann, Orlando, Florida and
William & Dava Martin, St. Charles, MO. Date: Memorial Gathering,
Friday, August 19, 2011. Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
Visitation Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.
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Minnie Frances McCoy,
age 84 of Cahokia, Illinois, formerly of Herculaneum, Missouri passed
away Saturday, August 13, 2011 at her residence in Illinois.
She was born October 6, 1926 in Herculaneum the daughter of the
late Omealia A. (nee McGuire) and Robert Anderson, Sr.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband Arthur Earl McCoy, Sr. and a son Terry McCoy. She is survived by
a son Arthur McCoy, Jr. of DeSoto, Missouri, daughter Sandra McCoy of
Cahokia, grandchildren Kisha, who Minnie resided with and was like a
daughter, Arthur, Brandon, Scott, Tara and T.J., and great-grandchildren
Kyra and Symia Chestnutt and others. She had been a member of the Buren
Chapel A.M.E. church in Herculaneum, Daughters of Issies of the Order of
the Eastern Star, and the Lou Time Fan Club.
Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri, Monday,
August 22, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:30 P.M.
officiated by Rev. John Moore.
Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. |
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Stephen Douglas Taylor,
age 66, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at
Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Des Peres, Missouri.
He was born February 28, 1945 in St. Louis the son of the late
Leona (nee Woods) and Elgin Taylor. He is survived by his wife,
Estrellita (nee Basa) Taylor, sons Michael Lee Taylor and wife Rachel of
Whitewright, Texas, David Basa Taylor of St. Louis, Missouri, daughters
Michelle Lee Mares and husband Steve of Austin, Texas and Cyndi Collins
and husband Ryan of Indiana.
He is also survived by sisters Dorothy Weier of Pevely, Missouri
and Shirley Nichols of Festus, a brother-in-law, Henry Lamb,
grandchildren Joseph, Kelly, Simon, America and Eli. He is preceded in
death by sisters Marjorie Lamb and Marilyn DeBoard and brothers-in-law,
Donald Weier, James Nichols, Gene DeBoard. He was a parts manager for
Tri-States Equipment and a veteran of the United States Army. Private
Family Services with Inurnment at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks,
Missouri. |
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Kathy Ann Faver,
age 55, of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
She was born December 5, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter
of Norman B. Schuh of Festus, and the late Norma (nee Coleman) Schuh.
She is survived by her husband Bill Faver and son Jason Faver both of
Festus, sisters Donna Marie Olinger and husband Larry of Festus and
Deborah Lynn Zumwalt and husband Steve of St. Louis, Missouri. She was a
member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City and employed as a
secretary for 37 years at St. Pius X High School in Festus, a master
gardener and 4 time past president of the Hoe and Hope Garden Club, and
at the state level served as past south-east district director, past
state recording secretary, flower show award state chairman, flower show
school and symposia chairman, master judge and webmaster for the
Missouri Federation of Garden Clubs. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00
P.M., Monday, August 22, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.
Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Sacred Heart
Church, officiated by Fr. Donald Dalton.
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City.
Memorials preferred to the Lancer Endowment at St. Pius X High
School (L.E.A.P.) or the Hoe and Hope Garden Club. |
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James H. "Jim" Wickerham, Sr.
was born on September 21, 1954 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of
the late James Edward "Gene" Wickerham and Wanda (McKinnon) Wickerham
Boyer. He died on August 16, 2011 at Boone County Hospital in
Columbia, Missouri at the age of 56. He is survived by his wife, Donita
Wickerham of Bellflower, MO; his son, Jimmy (Jessica Zorns) Wickerham,
Jr. of O'Fallon, MO; step-children, Yerik (Jamie) Christensen of St.
Charles, MO; Heather (Scott) Ash of Troy, MO; and Justin Christensen of
St. Charles, MO; also by his sons, Matt & Brad McAnally of De Soto, MO;
siblings, Dan (Theresa) Wickerham of Potosi, MO; & Debbie (Cleitus)
White of Dittmer, MO; and several grandchildren, Avery, Kaleb, Brooke,
Ashton, Lane, Kiyah, Kalee, A.J., Kayden, Maddison, Haley, Colton,
Brayden, and Kaylee. He is preceded in death by his parents and a
brother, John Wickerham. Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at 1 - 4:00
p.m. at the Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Service: Saturday Aug.
20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements under the direction of
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Molly Imogene Weber,
age 90, of St. Louis, MO (formerly of Hillsboro, MO), passed away August
18, 2011 at her residence in St. Louis, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born
July 3, 1921 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, she was the Daughter of the late
Ellis Jones and Ophelia Gertrude (nee King) Murphy. Along with her
Parents she was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late George
Weber. She is survived by her Sisters: Helen Wright, St. Louis, MO, Jean
Strobel, Joplin, MO, Alice Fay Ghannam, Phoenix, AZ (preceded in death
by Sylvester L., Ralph, Herb, and Lloyd Murphy; Bernice Rainey, and
Marlene Head). Funeral Service: Monday August 22, 2011 at 12 PM at John
L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home, South County Chapel, under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, De Soto, MO. Place of
Burial: Park Lawn Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Funeral arrangements under
the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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James S. Thorn, 50, of
DeSoto entered into rest on August 19, 2011 at the St. Anthony's de
Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis County. He was the son of the late
William and Amy (Sorensen) Thorn. He married his loving wife, Angela
(Pinson) Thorn on August 29, 1998 in St. Peters. Mr. Thorn was a cement
technician and welder for Holcim in Ste. Genevieve, MO; he enjoyed
racing, fishing and hunting and was a member of the First Freewill
Baptist Church of Richwoods. In addition to his wife, his survived by a
son, Stuart Thorn; a daughter, Jamie Thorn of DeSoto, MO; a step-son,
Brandon Birney and step-daughter, Alicia Pinson-Birney of DeSoto, MO;
two brothers: Steven (Ruth) Thorn of St. Peters, MO and David (Debbie)
Thorn of O'Fallon, MO; two sisters: Carol (William) Elstermeyer, St.
Charles, MO and Sharon (David) Campbell of Wentzville, MO. Rev. Wayne
Leftridge will be officiate the memorial service. Memorial Service:
Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11:00, 2011. Service Location: First
Freewill Baptist Church of Richwoods, Missouri. Interment: Private.
Memorials be made to St. Anthony's de Greeff Hospice House, 10024
Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 Back to Top |
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Howard James Lucas, 89, of
DeSoto entered into rest on August 20, 2011. Born in Hematite, Missouri
on October 24, 1921; he was the son of the late George W. Lucas and
Marie E.(White) Lucas. He was a member of the National Guard in DeSoto
when they were mobilized in 1940; he served with the 90th Infantry
Division in the European Conflict. He was awarded the Purple Heart, four
Bronze Stars, as well as the Jubliee of Liberty Medal from France for
reclaiming the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day Invasion of World
War 2. Mr Lucas was a supervisor for the Federal Government of the
Mine's-Health and Safety for over 30 years. He was a member of the
DeSoto VFW Post 1831 and American Legion of Rolla, Missouri and was a
member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mr. Lucas married his
beloved wife, Georgia Ann (Reeves) Lucas on December 14, 1945 in Walnut
Ridge, Arkansas. He was the loving father of two daughters: Kay Kite of
DeSoto and Dee (Thomas) Forbush also of DeSoto; dear grandfather of
Kimberly (Marty) Elbl of Festus, Brian (Lisa) Forbush of Imperial and
Jeffery Forbush of DeSoto; dear great-grandfather Kaitlin and Lauren
Elbl of Festus and Autumn Carpenter of Imperial. He was preceded in
death by his parents, a brother, Edwin Lucas and a sister-in-law, Thelma
Lucas; a son-in-law Wayne Kite; father and mother-in-law, David and Eva
Reeves. MSGR Robert Jovanovic and Rev. Dennis Heck officiating the
service. Memorial Gathering: Saturday, August 27, 2011, 12 p.m. to 2:00
p.m. at the Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Memorial Service:
Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 2 p.m.. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorials and Donations can be made to the St. Louis Children's
Hospital, 400 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63110. * The Lucas family would like to acknowledge Barb Cotham of DeSoto in loving appreciation of your kindness and to the Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice, the family "thanks you dearly". Back to Top |
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Bobbie F. Stroder,
age: 79, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away August 20, 2011 at Festus
Manor, Festus, MO. He was a retired Sheet Metal worker for
McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft; also drove a school bus for the Hillsboro
and Sunrise School Districts. He was born July 19, 1932 in Crump,
Missouri. He is preceded in death by his Parents: the late Vitalis
Franklin Stroder and Burl (nee Berry) Stroder, along with his Step
Mother: the late Sadie Young-Stroder. He is survived by his Wife:
Margaret Ann “Meg” (nee Mehrle) Stroder, De Soto, MO; Children: Perry
(Gina) Stroder, Lone Oak, TX, Kenda (Rev. Keith) Jones, Warrensburg, MO;
Brothers & Sisters: Betty Kluttz, August, GA (preceded in death by one
sister, Edna Rumfelt; two step-sisters, Lilly Poss and Louanna Wilson;
and three step-brothers, Martin, Truman, and Paul Young); Grandchildren:
6; Hannah, Seth, Emma, and Rebekah Stroder and Lauren and Dawson Jones.
Member of Church: Calvary Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Organizations:
U.S. Air Force,
Member of Aerospace District 837. Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 24,
2011 @ 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by:
Rev. Keith Jones and Rev. Wade Robertson. Visitation: Tuesday, August
23, 2011 from 5 PM – 8 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. As an
expression of sympathy memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist
Church Benevolence Fund, P.O. Box 265, De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral
arrangements under the dreiciton of Dietrich- Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Earl L. Patton, 88, entered into rest on August 21, 2011 at his DeSoto
residence. Born September 4, 1922 in Fruitland, Iowa; he was the son of
the late Walter and Bertha (nee Lister) Patton. He is survived by his
beloved wife, Marcelena (Edgington) Patton, of whom he married June 30,
1948 in Burlington, Iowa. Mr. Patton was a maintenance worker at Lake
Tishomingo. He is a veteran of World War II having served in the United
States Army and a member of the Hillsboro Masonic Lodge. In addition to
his wife he is survived by three daughters: Debborah Patton of DeSoto,
Darcella (Alan) Breuer of Palmyra, Missouri, and Dericia Ketcherside of
DeSoto; a brother, Wayne (Paula) Patton of Burlington, Iowa, a sister,
Lois (George) Kelly of Roseville, Illinois; eight grandchildren and
twenty great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his
parents; a son, Danial Patton; a son-in-law, Edward Ketcherside; three
brothers: Dennis Patton, Charles Patton and James Patton; and six
sisters: Gladys Snakenburg, Mary Kidder, Viola Poffenburger, Lena
Perkins, Velda Patton and Dorothy Anderson. Reverend Tom Skiles
will officiate service.
Service:
Date: Graveside Service: Saturday,
August 27, 2011 Time: 10:00am.
Service Location:
DeSoto City Cemetery Interment: DeSoto City Cemetery, DeSoto, Missouri. Memorials/Donations: Homeless Veterans Program |
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Eileen J. “Tinkey” O”Brien
Church,
age 65, of Hillsboro, Missouri August 25, 2011 Jefferson Regional
Medical Center Crystal City, MO. Owner/Operator of
The Tender Trap, in De Soto,
also worked at Suburbia Country Club. Born October 4, 1945 in St. Louis,
Missouri, she was the Daughter of the late Edward J. and Emma Jean
(Schlanger) O’Brien. She is survived by her Husband: Richard J. Church,
Hillsboro, MO; Children: Will (Sue) Hicks. Lemay, MO, Jennifer (Tom)
Porterhouse, Hillsboro, MO, Emma Jean Hurd, Farmington, MO.
Step-Daughters: Jamie
(Jason) Loftus, Florissant, MO, Jennifer Church, O’Fallon, MO; Brothers
& Sisters: Elaine “Janie” Collins, Hillsboro, MO, Jeannie (Ron) Sikes,
Hillsboro, MO (preceded in death by siblings, Kenny Anderson, Sally
Franks, Edward O’Brien, Elisa Ruch); Special
Niece: Cindy (Chris) Bernard; Special Nephew: Jeff Bibb;
Grandchildren: 5; Step-Grandchildren: 5; Great-Grandchildren: 9;
Step-Great Grandchildren: 1. Memorial Service: Sunday, August 28, 2011 @
2:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Wayne
Norris. Place of Internment:
Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Sunday, August 28,
2011 1 PM – 2 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Richard Dinatelo,
Age 84, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away August 26, 2011 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. He was a Security
Guard and Night Watchman. Born February 3, 1927 in Savannah, Illinois,
he was the Son of the late John and Isabella (nee Madonef) Dinatelo.
Along with his Parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, the late
Betty (nee Labrier) Dinatelo. He is survived by his Daughter: Kathy
(Jerry) Mynatt, Bonne Terre, MO; Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death
by four brothers and four sisters); Grandchildren: Melissa Gallion,
Farmington, MO; Julie Franklin, Bonne Terre, MO; and Jeremy Mynatt,
Cadet, MO (preceded in death by two grandson, Lenny and Nick Gallion,
Sr.); Great Grandchildren: Several; Great Great Grandchildren: Several.
He Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Graveside Service: Monday,
August 29, 2011 @ 2:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Place of
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, August 28,
2011 5-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Military Service will
be at 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. |
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Emma Rose Boyer, Infant, of De Soto, Missouri was born August 26, 2011 and passed away at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Crystal City, MO August 26, 2011. She is survived by her Parents: Joseph Lee and Cheryl (nee Kite) Boyer De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Gavin and Garrett Boyer; Grandparents: David & Shirley Kite, De Soto, MO, Glennon & Deborah Boyer, De Soto, MO; Great-Grandparents: Jean & Paul Dickinson, De Soto, MO, Aaron & Jeanette Kite, De Soto, MO and Nancy Wall, St. Clair, MO. Private Service: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 @ 2:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Brian Law. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 1 PM – 2 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
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Vincent Jude "Fly" Mahn, Age
74, formerly of DeSoto, entered into rest at his home in Sullivan on
Friday, August 26, 2011. Vince was born to the late Daniel John Mahn,
Sr. and Aurelia Catherine (Prendergast) Mahn on August 7, 1937 in
DeSoto, MO. He married his beloved wife, Shirley Ruth (Pierce) Mahn on
May 4, 1957 at St. Rose of Lima Church in DeSoto. Mr. Mahn was a member
of the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department and the Sullivan Fire
Department and a member of the Plumber's Local Union #35. He was one of
the first EMT's to be certified in Jefferson County, when the ambulance
system was operated out of Mahn Funeral Home. He loved St. Louis
Cardinal baseball. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved to eat candy
and cookies while sitting in his "Bark-O-Lounger", but most of all, he
loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He
is survived by his wife: Shirley Ruth Mahn, son: Vincent Jeff (Marianne)
Mahn of San Diego, CA, daughters: Janet Mahn and Eva Decker of San
Diego, CA, Susan (Andy) Koppelmann of Leslie, MO, and Michelle (Larry
Rochoeau) Stubblefield of Sullivan, MO, brother: William (Irmalee) Mahn
of DeSoto; sisters: Mary Collins, Ellen Mahn, Margaret Parmeley all of
St. Louis, and Patricia (Ralph) Noack of DeSoto; grandchildren;
Stephanie (Jim) Bartle and William Floyd Stubblefield of Sullivan and
John Henry Koppelmann of Leslie, MO; great-grandchildren; Sophia Raye
Bartle, Emilee Bartle and B.J. Bartle; many nieces, nephews, family and
close friends. Family members preceding him in death are his parents,
mother and father-in-law, Floyd and Pearl Pierce; four brothers: Ed
Mahn, Gerald "Jerry" Mahn, Daniel J. "D.J." Mahn and Robert Mahn; and a
sister, Marcia Mahn. A special message from the family - "We miss and
love you very much Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. Sophia said "Love you
Papa". The Service will be officiated by Rev. Jim Owens under the
direction of Mahn Funeral Homes.
Visitation:
Date: Monday, August 29, 2011 Time: 4:00 to
8:00 pm.
Visitation Location: Eaton
Southside Chapel, Sullivan, MO.
Service: Date: Tuesday, August
30, 2011 Time: 11:00 am.
Service Location: Eaton
Southside Chapel, Sullivan, MO.
Interment: Cave Springs Cemetery.
Memorials/Donations: American
Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 |
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Thomas J. Hogan,
age 41, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2011,
in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born February 7, 1970, in Crystal City,
Missouri.He was a Lead Finishing Carpenter for
Tom Madden and Sons
Construction, and a 1988 graduate of
Hillsboro High School. He is
survived by, Son- Nick Hogan, of Catawissa, Missouri; Mother-Cecilia
Shinnick, (nee Missel) of Hillsboro, Missouri; Sister-Diane (Kenneth)
Chafin, of St. Louis, Missouri; Brother-Stephen (Mary) Hogan, of
Albuquerque, New Mexico; Sister-Elaine (Dan) Pope, of Arlington, Texas;
Sister-Cecilia (Randy) Govero, of Festus, Missouri; Sister-Anne (Tom)
Matoushek, of Washington, Missouri; Brother-Mark Hogan, of Festus,
Missouri; Brother-Frank Hogan, of De Soto, Missouri; Brother-Daniel
Hogan, of Tacoma, Washington; Sister-Joan Rodriguez, of Festus,
Missouri; Sister-Betsy ( Chris) Noack, of Hillsboro, Missouri;
Sister-Faye (Shane) Maue, of Hillsboro, Missouri; Step Sister-Vicky
(Jeff) Daniels. Of Webster Groves, Missouri. Preceded in death by,
Father- Edward W. Hogan; Step Father- Richard Shinnick; Sister-Barbara
Anderson. Visitation-Thursday, September 1, 2011, from 2PM to 8PM at the
Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral
Mass-Friday, September 2, 2011, at 10AM at Good Shepherd Catholic
Church, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment-Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery,
Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorials to- Masses, Birth Right of Hillsboro,
Missouri, or Knights of Columbus, Hillsboro, Missouri, would be
appreciated by the family. |
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Charles Linel "Bud" Smalley,
82, entered into rest on August 29, 2011 in Barnhart, Missouri. He was
born November 3, 1928, in Brosley, Missouri; he was the son of the late
Robert and Rose (McNeal) Smalley. His wife, Nila Erlene (Hillis) Smalley
preceded him in death. Mr. Smalley owned and operated a greenhouse. He
was an electrician, gardener, woodworker, tv repairman who liked fishing
and hunting squirrels. Mr. Smalley is survived by his two daughters,
Charlett (Charles) Richards of DeSoto and Diana Shanks also of DeSoto;
five grandchildren: Bill, Becky (Dean), Laura, Jeff (Elizabeth) and Mike
(Rachel); eight great-grandchildren: Jordon, Blane, Ashton, Jadyn,
Gavin, Kaitlin, Brianna and Jessie. Besides his parents and his wife, he
was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Smalley and Junior
Smalley; a sister, Mary "Dolly" Fisher and a son-in-law, David Shanks.
Rev. Ronald Duncan will be officiating services. Date: Wednesday, August
31, 2011 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm.
Visitation Location:
Mahn DeSoto Chapel
Service:
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Time: 1:00pm.
Service Location:
Mahn DeSoto Chapel
Interment:
Peaceful Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials/Donations:
American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63108 |
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Kenneth James Martin,
age 63 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his
home in Pevely. He was born
June 2, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Bernice (nee
LaPorte) Martin-Allen and Doyle Martin.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother
Terry Martin. He is survived by his wife Madelin (nee Green) Martin, a
son Randal Martin of Pevely, a daughter Rhonda Martin of Pevely, two
grandchildren Randilynn and Samantha Martin, his mother-in-law Marie
Green of Pevely and many friends and extended family members. He was a
member of the Herculaneum United Methodist Church, a United States Army
Veteran from Vietnam, a mechanic from Doe Run Smelter Plant for 26 years
and a truck driver for Railworks in Bridgeton, Missouri for 10 years.
He was also a member of VFW Post #3777, American Legion Post
#253, Herculaneum AMVETS Post #156 and Elks Lodge #1721. Visitation at
Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Thursday, September 1, 2011.
Funeral Services 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 2, 2011 at the
funeral home officiated by Rev. Roy Holland, Pastor, Mt. Zion General
Baptist Church, Ferguson, Missouri.Interment National Cemetery,
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. |
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Jimmy Dale Pippin,
age 63 of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at
Barnes Jewish Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born April 8, 1948 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late
Mildred Marie (nee DeClue) and Cletus “Jack” Pippin.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two
sister-in-laws, Shirley Pippin and Linda Pippin and a son-in-law Kent
Swart. He is survived by a dear friend Martha Doyle, daughters Mandie
Swart of Arnold, Missouri, Wendy Butler and husband Russell of Imperial,
Missouri, April Petrillo of Arnold and Martha Birdwell of Arnold,
brothers Jack and Larry Pippin of Festus, sisters Cleta June Johnston
and husband Ronald of Festus, Dolly Pippin-Rogers of Corning, Arkansas,
Retha Frye of Cold Water, Michigan, 7 grandchildren Robert Buschman, II
and wife Tera, Baliana and Kiley Swart, Ryan and Kristen Butler,
Vittoria Bovero and Ashlee Birdwell.
In addition he is survived by one great-grandson Drake Buschman.
He was employed as a mechanic for Pippin Towing. Visitation 9:00 A.M.,
Friday, September 2, 2011 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely,
Missouri until time of services at 1:00 P.M., officiated by Rev. Arnold
Mangus, Pastor, United Pentecostal Church, Festus.
Interment Pippin Family Cemetery, Festus.
Memorials preferred to the American Heart Association. |
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Van D.
Green, 84, formerly of O'Fallon, Missouri, entered into rest at
his residence in DeSoto on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. He was born, June
10, 1927 to the late Hogan and Evie (Lemons) Green in Paris, Tennessee.
He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served aboard the U.S.
Nereus. He was awarded the American Area Campaign Medal and the Asiatic
Pacific Campaign Medal and served until July 1944. He married Betty
(Keating)who preceded him in death. He is survived by sons: Stephen
(Laurie)Green of Swansea, IL, David (Marcia) Green of Festus, MO, Randy
(Tami) Green of Granite City, IL, Bradley (Regina) Green of St. Peters,
MO, Bryan (Judy) Green of St. Petersburg, FL and Danny Green of St.
Louis, MO; daughters: Glenda (Norman) Pyeatt of Lake St. Louis, MO,
Deborah (Gary) Hall of Robertsville, MO, and Kimberly Grimes of
O'Fallon, MO; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a granddaughter, Amber,
brother, Dale Green, and sisters, Bernadine, Berline and Oneida. He was
a member of the VFW in Cuba, Missouri and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and
gardening. Rev. Gene Moses will officiate the services.
Visitation:
Date: Sunday,
September 4, 2011 Time: 5:00 TO 8:00 PM.
Visitation
Location:
Mahn DeSoto Chapel
Service:
Date: Monday,
September 5, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM.
Service
Location:
Mahn DeSoto Chapel.
Interment:Jefferson
Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials/Donations:
Donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO
63108. |
