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Leona Annie
Clonts,
age 94, of Crystal
City, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center.
She was born February 1, 1917 in Ozora, Missouri the daughter of the
late Elizabeth (nee Wieberry) and Joseph Myers.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband Jesse O. Clonts, a son Glenwood James Clonts, sisters Hilda
Kennedy and late husband Paul J., Mary Ellen Myers who died in infancy,
a brother Gilbert Myers and late wife Justine and a brother-in-law
Dalton Stanford. She is survived by a son Mark Clonts and wife Donna of
Festus, a sister Bertha Stanford of Cahokia, Illinois, grandchildren
James O. Clonts and wife Cindy of Peachtree City, Georgia, Michael
Clonts and wife Emily of Festus and great-grandchildren Alexandria,
Jacob, Joshua, Sara and Josie Clonts. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral
Home, Festus from 10:00 A.M. until time of Mass at 11:00 A.M., Monday,
December 5, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, Missouri
officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. |
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James “David” Fite, age 59, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 25, 1952 in Festus, Missouri the son of Irene Lucille (nee Vest) Fite of Festus and the late Davis Buchanan Fite. In addition to his father his is preceded in death by his first wife Carolyn (nee Roderick) Fite. In addition to his mother his is survived by his wife Sherree’ (nee Felgate) Faries-Fite, a sister Ellen L. (Diane Penny) Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, step-children Carl, Denise, Kelley, Danielle, special “adopted” son Nathan and step-grandchildren Zach, Tyler, Austin, Brooklyn, Sylas and Zander. He was a 40 year machinist with Nestle-Purina, St. Louis, Missouri, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Festus, Past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #1721, Past Commander of Plattin-Rock Boat Club and member of Hyway Rockers Car Club. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Monday, December 5, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Services Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Gary Grey, Pastor of First United Methodist Church. Memorials preferred to Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, First United Methodist Church of Festus or Friends of Festus Parks. Back to Top |
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Elaine L. Moen, age 92, of Crystal City, MO, entered into rest on Friday, Decemer 2, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born on May 7, 1919, to the late James "Wesley" and Olive (Bellefeuille) Tucker. She is survived by her son; Keith Moen of St Louis, grandchildren: Peter Moen, Melissa Moen and Heather Moen, and great grandchildren: Logan Moen, Leyton Moen and Liam Moen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Henry M Moen, son: Stephen Moen, and brothers: Woodrow Tucker, Gene Tucker and Gerald Tucker. Ms. Moen was a homemaker who previously served as a Sunday school teacher. She loved playing cards and traveling. Private services by Mahn Festus Chapel |
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Lucille Marie Thost, 85, of
DeSoto entered into rest on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Hillcrest
Nursing Center. Mrs. Thost was a machine operator for the DeSoto Shoe
Factory. She was a life time member of DeSoto VFW Ladies Auxiliary and
she loved gardening and baking. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church. Lucille was born May 14, 1926 in Fertile; she was the
daughter of the late Charlie and Sarah Margaret (nee Valle) Moss. Her
husband, Max E Thost Sr. preceded her in death. She is survived by a
son, Max "Ed" (Mary) Thost, Jr., DeSoto; a brother, Carl Moss, DeSoto;
two sisters: Teresa Bequette and Alice (Robert) Koch all of DeSoto;
three grandchildren: Melissa (Steve Miller), Michelle (Heath) and Kathy;
six great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Christy, Sierra, Jasmine, Ariel,
Destiny. Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in
death by two daughters, Linda Valle and Helen Sansoucie; a brother, Paul
Moss, and two sisters, Clista Lambert and Pauline Sansoucie and a
grandson, David. Susan G. Komen for the Cure, PO Box 790129, Dept SK,
St. Louis, MO 63179-0129 |
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James T. Hooker, age 80, of Festus
(formerly of Springhill, Louisiana) entered into rest Sunday, December
4, 2011 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center, Festus. He was the owner of 3
Way Auto in Festus which later was moved to Taylor, Arkansas; he was a
member of Springhill Pentecostal Church, a U.S. Army veteran, minister,
an auxiliary policeman in Springhill, coin collector, stock car driver
and builder and he enjoyed fishing and working at his dealership. Born
December 25, 1930, in Steele, Missouri, to the late Paul and Eunice
(Poyner) Hooker. He is survived by his loving family which includes
sons: Ronald (Kimbra) Hooker of DeSoto, MO and Gregory (Kimberly) Hooker
of Festus, MO; daughters: Karen (Joey) Cardin of Arnold, MO, Melanie
(Aaron) Braswell of Festus, MO, Pauletta Hooker of Licking, MO, Frankie
(Dennis) Federle of Elsah, IL and Carolyn (Rick) Stugeon of Osage Beach,
MO; friend, Jackie Sewald of Festus, MO; sister-in-law, Ruby Hooker of
Springfield, MO; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sons: Jimmy Hooker
and Rodney Hooker; and a brother, Paul Hooker. Pastor Michael Trammell
will officiate service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the
family |
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Pearl Mary “Polly” Gaines, age 84 of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Scenic View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum. She was born November 17, 1927 in Festus, Missouri the daughter of the late Pearl Mary (nee Carpenter) and Joseph Eisnogle. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Norvel “Bud” Gaines, a daughter Gail F. Lucas, and sisters Dorothy M. Korff, Jeanette Scaggs, Hazel Emma Berlet, Helen Louise Poole, Norma Stringer and her late husband Jim and a grandson Matthew Lucas. She is survived by a daughter Patricia Ann McDaniel of Hillsboro, Missouri, grandchildren Kelly Ruff of Festus and Tashia Abry and husband Dennis of Charlottesville, Virginia and a great-grandson Sam Ruff. In addition she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a secretary for the Department of the Army in St. Louis, Missouri. Private Family Services to be conducted at a later date. |
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Charles T. Borrini,
age 61, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away on December 7, 2011, in St.
Louis County, Missouri. He was born November 30, 1950, in St. Louis,
Missouri. Charles and his wife Laura were married on December 18, 1976,
in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the owner of JCM Machine and Coatings in
House Springs, Missouri. He was a former Hunter Education Instructor,
former leader of the Boy Scouts and Explorers, and a member of First
Baptist Church Hillsboro, Missouri. Charles had a passion for cooking.
He is survived by, Wife-Laura M. Borrini (nee Sutterfield), of De Soto,
Missouri, Son-Nicholas (Ginger) Borrini, of Arnold, Missouri, Son-Travis
(Nicole) Borrini, of De Soto, Missouri, Daughter-Sabrina Borrini, of De
Soto, Missouri, Sister-Marie Regna, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Brother-John
Borrini, of Festus, Missouri, Granddaughter-Hailey Borrini, of De Soto,
Missouri, Grandson-Vincent Borrini, of De Soto, Missouri. Preceded in
death by, Father-Charles H. Borrini, Mother-Victoria Marie Borrini
(Turin). Visitation-Friday, December 9, 2011, from 4 to 8PM at Brown
Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri. Visitation-Saturday, December, 10,
2011, from 10AM to 11AM at First Baptist Hillsboro, Hillsboro, Missouri.
Funeral-Saturday, December 10, 2011, at 11AM at First Baptist Hillsboro,
Hillsboro, Missouri. Internment-Sandy Baptist Church Cemetery,
Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorials to-World Bird Sanctuary would be
appreciated by the family. |
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Bobby L. Skaggs,
76, St Louis, MO (formerly of Festus, MO) entered into rest Thursday,
December 9, 2009. He was a retired Lieutenant for Jefferson County
Police Department and had been a driver for Uregas and a US Marine
veteran who had served in the Korean War. Born January 26, 1933, i
Potosi, Missouri, to the late William and Rose (Lamar) Skaggs. He is
survived by sons: Gordon (Barb) Douglas of St Louis, MO, Micheal Murphy
of Hillsboro, MO and Bobby (Melinda) Skaggs of High Ridge, MO;
daughters: Lynn (Bill) Lowry of St Louis, MO, Gloria Douglas-Boley of St
Louis, MO and Deb (Tod) Bennett of Carpinteria, CA; sister, Janet
Bridges of Lake Wappepello, MO; 12 grandchildren; and 2 great
grandchildren. He loved playing the guitar and played in "The Misfits"
band for many years. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3777 and a
member of the Masonic Lodge. Date: Memorial Gathering: Saturday,
December 12, 2009. Time:
11:00am-1:00pm.
Visitation Location: Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins
Ave, Festus, MO.
Interment:
Hillsboro City Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO |
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Jesse A. Clark, Age:
32, of St. Ann, MO, passed away December 14, 2011 in St. Ann, MO.
He was an Assembly worker. Born May 12, 1979 in St. Louis County, MO, he
was the son of Elliott R. & Pacita Clark (Step Mother) of St. Ann, MO.
He was preceded in death by his mother, the late Tammy D. (Kinder)
Clark. Along with his Father and Step-Mother he is also survived by
Brother: Billy J. Clark – Breckenridge Hills, MO and Sister: Tina M.
Clark – Hot Springs, Arkansas. Funeral Service: Sat. Dec. 17, 2011 @ 1
PM. Officiated by: Bro. Charles Miller. Place of Burial: Woodlawn
Cemetery – De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sat. Dec. 17, 2011 from 11 AM – 1
PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. |
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Joseph C. "Corney" Lewis, 82, of DeSoto entered into rest on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. Mr. Lewis was an assembler for the Chrysler Corporation. He was a member of UAW Local 136, DeSoto AmVets Post #48; he liked old cars and motorcycles. Born in DeSoto, Missouri on September 22, 1929 to the late Earl and Mamie (Grey) Lewis. He is survived by his loving wife, Blanche (Stillman) Lewis. Mr. Lewis is also survived by two sons: Bob (Janet Hinch) Carrow, Sulphur Springs, MO, Jeffrey (Jodi Christopher) Lewis, DeSoto, MO; eight grandchildren: Crystal, Alan, Hillary, Xena, Brandon, Ronald Jr., Tiffany and Josh; four great-grandchildren: Keegan, Austin, Aidan and Ashton; two brothers: Jackie Wayne Ningle of Crystal City and Bill Ningle of Festus; two sisters: Shirley Faye Siebert of Festus and Gwen Lewis of DeSoto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Lewis, Sr., and a grand-daughter, Bobbie Sue. Rev. Gene Moses will officiate the funeral service. Humane Society. |
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Geraldine H. Brooks,
age 90 of Scottsdale, Arizona formerly of Crystal City, Missouri passed
away Thursday, December 15, 2011 in Arizona.
She was born December 7, 1921 in Plattin, Missouri the daughter
of the late Lilia (nee Wilson) and Hugh Harness.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husbands Edward John “Bud” Dugan and Bill G. Brooks and a brother Hugh
Harness, Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Jan Baum and husband Terry
of Scottsdale, a sister Jean Fluegel and husband Roy of Hernando,
Florida, a sister-in-law Evelyn Harness of Champaign, Illinois and one
grandson Craig McFarland and wife Amber of Odessa, Missouri. She was a
member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Crystal City, the Owner/Operator of
Dugan Motors in Crystal City and a long time member of Joachim Golf
Club. Visitation Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home,
Festus at 1:00 P.M. until time of service at 3:00 P.M. officiated by
Pastor Bob Siebels, DeSoto, Missouri. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial
Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri. |
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Nancy J. Wideman
(nee Boughton), age 83, of Festus, Missouri, died December 16, 2011, in
St. Louis, Missouri. She was born February 11, 1928, in St. Louis,
Missouri. Nancy had worked for the Jefferson County Court House; she
also was the manager for Stop N Go Convenience Mart and Gas Station, in
Hillsboro, Missouri, and had worked in housekeeping at Normandy South
Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She is survived by, Daughter-Barbara L.
Huskey, of De Soto, Missouri. She is also survived by, 4 grandchildren
and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by, Father-James
Boughton, Mother-Margaret Boughton (nee Williams).
Visitation-Thursday-December 22, 2011, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Robert
D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri.. Memorial Service-Thursday
December 22, 2011, at 7 PM, in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel,
Hillsboro, Missouri. Rev. Nobles officiating. Memorials to the family
for funeral expense would be appreciated. |
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Ann Marie Baisch,
age 74, of Orlando, FL, passed away Dec. 21, 2012 at her residence in
Orlando, FL. She was a Secretary at Design Center, Wichita, KS. Born
Oct. 27, 1937 in Richwoods, MO, she was the Daughter of the late W.
Charles and Emma M. (McIntyre) Sullivan. She was also preceded in death
by her Husband, the late Harold Thieman; survived by second husband,
Fred H. Baisch, Orlando, FL. She is survived by her Children: Angela
Madden – Independence, MO, Jeanne Smith – Golden City, MO, Lisa Coleman
– Joplin, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Maurice (Gene) Sullivan – Belleville,
IL. (preceded in death by brother, Charles Sullivan); Grandchildren: 7;
Great Grandchildren: 11.
Member of Church: Trinity Catholic Church – Orlando, FL. Organizations:
Past president of Altar Society at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in
Carthage, MO. Graveside Service: April 28, 2012 at 1 PM. Officiated by:
Fr. Alexander Anderson. Place of
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery – De Soto, MO. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
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