June 2011 Obituaries

Ethel May (House) Sedgwick, 88, of Herculaneum entered into rest June 1, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec 30, 1922, in St Louis, to the late Charles & Jeannie (Johnson) House. Survived by daughters: Donna J. Benson and Deborah (Darrell) Hall; sons: Everett (Brinda) Sedgwick, William ( Jennifer) Sedgwick and Mark (Anne) Sedgwick; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral service was Sat, June 4, 2011 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Interment was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto.

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Timothy Bryan Shores, age 48 of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center at Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born December 14, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Jean McGuire of Herculaneum and step-father Anthony McGuire of Potosi, Missouri.  In addition, he is survived by his grandmother Edna Mae Shores of Pevely, Missouri. He is also survived by his life partner and mother of his seven children, Shelly Parks, children Shaunice, Ciera, Timothy II, Lesley, Jordan, Mariah and Taiona Shores, one brother Lester M. Shores of Festus, Missouri and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a member of Buren Chapel A.M.E. Church in Herculaneum and a concrete finisher by trade. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.  Funeral Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 6, 2011, officiated by Rev. Martinous Walls, Sr., Pastor of Buren Chapel A.M.E. Church, Herculaneum and Rev. Claudine Murphy, Pastor, St. Luke A.M.E. Church, St. Louis, Missouri.  Interment Rankin Memorial Cemetery, Herculaneum.

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Kathleen Sylvia Dillin, age 63 of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 at her residence.  She was born October 15, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Edwina (nee Higgins) and Ernest C. Baese. She is survived by her husband Charlie Eugene “Matt” Dillin, a son Scott M. Dillin of Herculaneum, a daughter Christina M. VanDoren of Pevely, Missouri, grandchildren Jerremy R. Dillin, Brendan S. VanDoren, Mykayla Y. Starks and Caitlyn S. Dillin, and a brother Ernest W. Baese of Milwaukee, WI. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Ivy Stock and one brother Ken W. Baese. She was the Office Manager for Sound Ideas in Herculaneum and attended Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely. Visitation at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with funeral services Monday, June 6, 2011 at 1:00 P.M., officiated by Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Pevely. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

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Jeremiah Lee Johnson, age 59, of Valles Mines, MO, passed away June 2, 2011 at Parkland North Hospital in Bonne Terre, MO. He was a Truck Driver. Born July 16, 1951 in Roaring Springs, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Ferlie (Colbert) Johnson. He is survived by Patricia “Patsy” (Nyland) Johnson, Valle Mines, MO; Children: Scott Patrick Johnson, Vacaville, CA and Sean Johnson, Arnold, MO; Grandchildren: Zoe Johnson. No Services. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Cynthia J. Graham “Cindi”, age 53, DeSoto, MO, passed away June 3, 2011 in De Soto, MO. She Worked for the De Soto Press Republic, she was also a seamstress, and was currently employed as a cashier at Hamel & Rowe Hardware. Born May 12, 1958 in De Soto, MO, she was the daughter of the late Burton Alvie Ladd & Virginia (nee Ames) Ladd of De Soto. Along with her mother, she is survived by her husband Hozie D. “Denny” Graham – De Soto, MO; one son Michael D. (Kim) Graham – De Soto, MO; 2  grandchildren: Kaitlyn & Addyson; Brothers & Sisters: Kathy Daugherty – Olympian Village, MO, John B. Ladd – Porte Barre, LA, and David (Stephanie) Ladd – Blue Springs, MO. Cynthia and her husband Denny were original founders of the De Soto American Legion Baseball ProgramFuneral Service Date and Time: Wed., June 8, 2011 at 10 AM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Gene Moses. Visitation: Tues., June 7, 2011 from 4-8 PM. Memorials: De Soto High School Marching Band; De Soto Public Library; De Soto American Legion Baseball. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Benjamin H. Gowan, Jr., age 87, De Soto, Missouri June 4, 2011 in Fenton, Missouri. Carpenter April 30, 1924 in De Soto, Missouri the son of the late Benjamin H. Sr. and Nellie (nee Maness) Gowan. He is survived by his wife Betty (Johnson) Gowan; Children: Linda (Bob) Nappier, Fenton, MO, Rhonda (Doug) Landau, Dittmer, MO, Cindy (Steve) Greer, De Soto, MO, Terry Hayes, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Rebecca Fischer, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by siblings, Mildred Brinley, Ruth Gowan, and Hugh Gowan); Grandchildren: Erica, Michael, Courtney, Tyler, and Takara. Member of Church:  Redeemer Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO. Organizations:  Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII; Carpenters Local #2214. Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:00 AM @ Redeemer Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by:  Rev. Dr. Michael G. Rose. Place of Burial:  Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, June 6, 2011 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to De Soto Food Pantry or Luekemia and Lymphoma Society. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Jerri Y. (nee Dobbs) Grobe, age 57, of  Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her residence.  She was born October 6, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Doxie (nee Holloway) Smentkowski and Jerry Dobbs.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter, Lindsay Reah Kent and a sister Jeanna Timmerman. She is survived by her husband Billy Grobe, son Ryan Kent and wife Jennifer of Arnold, Missouri, daughter Natalie Fallert and husband Derrick of Festus, a step-son Wesley Grobe and wife Becky of DeSoto, Missouri, five grandsons Taylor Kent, Truett and Grady Fallert, Blake Eisenbeis, Preston Wallman and one granddaughter Mariah Grobe. She is also survived by her step-parents, Daniel Smentkowski of House Springs, Missouri and Betty Callahan of St. Louis, Missouri, brothers Jack Dobbs and wife Tammy of Pevely, Missouri, Jim Dobbs and wife Ana of Festus, Chris Miller and wife Robin of Annapolis, Missouri, loving friends Dawn Winkler and husband Randy, Donna Blue and husband Randy, Sharon Meese and husband Al and Kenny Sheets. She was the co-owner/operator of the North End Tavern in DeSoto, Missouri.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and devoted friend who spent much of her life taking care of her family and friends and contributing to the community.  You could always find her sitting on the porch talking with friends, drinking a Pepsi or sweet tea.  Jerri’s most favorite things were her grandchildren, especially watching the oldest, Taylor play basketball.  Her last words to the world would be hug and kiss your children every day of their lives, for it could be the last time.  She knew this because she lived it, and those who knew her knew she meant it. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 8, 2011.  Funeral Services at Vinyard’s  Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. officiated by Rev. Cindy Fallert.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

James Eugene Keefe, age 90, of De Soto, Missouri passed way on June 5, 2011, at his residence. James was born May 2, 1921, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a retired Carpenter an a WWII Army Veteran. He is survived by Sons: Alan Keefe, of Festus, Tom Portell, of De Soto, Missouri, Pete Boyer, of, Columbia, Missouri; Daughters: Bobbi (Ray) Mayginnes, of St Peters, Missouri, Cindy Keefe, of Columbia Missouri, Debbie (Scott) Howerton, of Cadet, Missouri. Also survived by, 9 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by, Father-Frank Wall, Mother-Zella Ladd. Visitation-Thursday, June 9, 2011, from 10AM to 12 Noon at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral Sevice-Thursday, June 9, 2011, 12-Noon in The Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment-Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, Missouri. Memorials to- The Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated by the family.

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Joseph Henry Boyer, age: 72, of De Soto, MO, passed away June 6, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in  St. Louis County, MO. He was an Inspector for Wagner Electric. Born Nov. 26, 1938 in Bliss, MO to the late Henry Boyer & Mary Rose (nee Coleman) Boyer Silvey  and Step-Father Kenneth Silvey, Janet (nee Waller) Boyer, Yvonne Michel – Potosi, MO, Rodney (Tammy)Boyer- St. Louis, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Rita (Ed) Seyfarth – De Soto, Margaret (Art) Yarbrough – De Soto. Virginia (Bob) Schutte – De Soto, Lucille Guenther – De Soto, Cynthia O’Neal – Bonne Terre, MO, Cecelia Coleman – Casper, Wyoming, John (Grace) Boyer – De Soto, Everette (Diane) Boyer – De Soto. Preceded in death by: brother-in-laws: Joe Schutte, Everett Merseal, Lilburn Guenther, Willie Higginbotham, Jim O’Neal, Joe Coleman, Robert Bourbon, and John Sampson. Preceded in death by his Sisters:  Louise Mendenhall, Theresa Sampson, and Elizabeth Bourbon; Grandchildren: Chelse (Michel) Dowl, April Michel, and Jessica Boyer, Step-grandson: Korey Woods, Step-Granddaughter: Kelsey Woods, Step Great-Grandchild: Kaiden Woods. Evening Prayer Service: Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 7:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Deacon Ed Boyer. Place of Inurnment: St. Joachim Cemetery, Old Mines, MO. Visitation: Saturday, June 11, 2011  3-7 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Derek Baynton, age 24, of Marysville, KS (formerly of Dittmer, MO), passed away June 8, 2011 in Marysville, KS. He was a Certified Nurses Aide at Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Wymore, NE. Born October 15, 1986 in Wichita, KS, he was the son of Bill Baynton, De Soto, MO Shelley Baynton, Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his Children: Izzabella Baynton, Marysville, KS, Gabriel Baynton, Marysville, KS; Brothers & Sisters: Nicole (Daniel) Pulido, Dittmer, MO, Daniel Baynton, Hillsboro, MO. He was a 2005 Graduate of Grandview High School. Memorial Service: Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 7:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Ron Follmer. Memorial Gathering: Thursday, June 16 from 4 PM – 7 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Barbara Ann French, age 61 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born October 21, 1949 in Clay County, Arkansas.  She is preceded in death by her father, Albert Newton Sanders and a granddaughter Anna Marie Marler. She is survived by her husband Harold Lee French, her mother Mary (nee Dawson) Sanders of Herculaneum, Missouri, a son Harold Douglas French of Pevely, a daughter Sherry Leann Marler and husband Chris of Bonne Terre, Missouri, sisters Nellie Alexander and husband Earl of Tylertown, Mississippi, Brenda French and husband Wayne of Pevely, Mary Moore and husband Steve of Florissant, Missouri, Loretta Vanegas and husband Jorge of College Station, Texas and two brothers Eddie Sanders of Herculaneum and James Sanders of Sikeston, Missouri.  She is also survived by two grandchildren Emily Ann Marler and Suzy Marie Marler. Visitation at 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 13, 2011 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri with services at 1:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Adam Pearson, Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, St. Mary, Missouri.  Interment Sandy Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri.

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Theodore “Ted” Hurtgen, Jr., age 86, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away June 9, 2011 at Crystal Oaks in Crystal City, MO.  He was Co-Owner & partner with his brother Robert Hurtgen of Jefferson County Surveying Co. for over 40 years. Born March 15, 1925 in De Soto, MO, he was the son the late Theodore & Grace (nee Evans) Hurtgen, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife,  the late Mae Marie (nee Crawford) Hurtgen. He is survived by his Children: Bill (Sabrina) Hurtgen – Hillsboro and Carolyn (Jeff) King – Tulsa, OK; Brothers & Sisters: Robert (Shirley) Hurtgen – Hillsboro, Peggy (Charles “Mac”) McMullin – Festus (preceded in death by two sisters: Katharine Jarrett & Rose Hickey); Grandchildren: Christopher (Katie) King, Jennifer (Curtis) Wiederholt, Ryan, Carissa, & Kyle (Jessica White) Hurtgen; Great Grandchildren: Ethan, Owen, Hailey, & Andrew King; Jackson, Benjamin, Luke, & Joshua Wiederholt;  & Kiera Hurtgen. Member of Church: Hillsboro United Methodist Church. Organizations: He had served as a member of the Hillsboro Rotary Club; served on the board at Community Federal Savings and Loans, Served on the R-III School Board, served on the Jefferson Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, one of the first founders of the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsboro; one of the first founders of the Hillsboro Fire Department. Served in United States Navy during WWII. Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 10 AM @ the Hillsboro United Methodist Church. Officiated by: Rev. Dr. David Webster. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery. Visitation: Monday June 13, 2011 from 4-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to Hillsboro United Methodist Church Bldg. Fund. or the Hillsboro Fire District. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Carolyn F. Butler, age 66 of Silsbee, Texas passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas.  She was born October 5, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Helen Dorothea (nee Francis) and William Harvey Burlage.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert Allen Butler and a brother Donald William Burlage. She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Barnett and husband Al of Silsbee, Texas, and Lisa Kay Walker and husband Jesse W., II of Westlake Louisiana, and two grandchildren Scott Barnett and Jessica Barnett. She had been a resident of the Beaumont area since 1979, and was a retired school teacher with Beaumont Independent School District where she taught 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade math and computer science at Marshall Middle School. Visitation 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Broussard’s Funeral Home, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas.  Graveside funeral services 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri with Deacon Jerry Stoverink officiating.  Local arrangements handled by Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri.

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Charles Robert “Bob” Terry, age 72 of Festus, Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. He was born December 2, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Pearl (nee White) and Robert B. Terry. He is survived by his wife Leona (nee Cook) Terry, a son Dennis Callahan and wife Gloria of Imperial, Missouri, two grandchildren Mike Herman and wife Suzie of Las Vegas, Nevada and Sally Herman of St. Louis, sister-in-laws Joan Gurnow and husband Leroy of Festus, Norma Haney and husband Richard of Crystal City, Carol Oberle of St. Louis County, Missouri and Janet Fallert of Festus. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother-in-law Donald Fallert. Mr. Terry was retired Assistant Chief of Police with the Olivette Police Department, a Detective with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the St. Louis Major Case Squad. Memorial service 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus officiated by Rev. Jack King.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to the Backstoppers Organization.

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Virginia K. Cook, age 85, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away June 10, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was a Custodian for Arundale Manufacturing Co. Born May 28, 1926 in Raleigh, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Roy and Alka (Bays) Bower. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late James Richard Cook. She is survived by her Children: Sandra Medlock, Eldon, MO, W. Darrel Cook, Aurora, CO, Virginia Tanner, De Soto, MO, Victoria Greenwell, Festus, MO, Freddie Cook, St. Robert, MO (she was preceded in death by one son, Alvin Cook); Brothers & Sisters: Virginia was 1 of 16 children; Grandchildren: 16; Great Grandchildren: 23; Great Great Grandchildren: 1. Member of Church:  Radiant Life Church, Festus, MO. Funeral Service: Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:00 AM. Officiated by: Randy Gray. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, June 12, 2011 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Natallie Sue Kay Daugherty, infant, of De Soto, MO, passed away June 10, 2011 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve  Coeur, MO on the date of her birth. She is survived by her Parents: Joseph “J.P.” and Lauren (Tator) Daugherty, of De Soto, MO; Brother: Allen Daugherty, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by sibling, Jamie Daugherty); Grandparents:  Andy & Bonnie Daugherty, Cadet, MO, Joe Tator, St. Louis, MO, Brenda Tator, Festus, MO; Great-Grandparents: Joe and Juanita Daugherty, Cadet, MO (preceded in death by great-grandparents, Allen & Viola Gearhart; William and Rosemary Tator; and Esco “Peck” and Thelma Hedrick) Funeral Service: Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:00 PM. Officiated by: Jeff Purvis and Tony Bieser. Place of Burial: Mt. Olive Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, June 17, 2011  11 AM – 1 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Mercy Heartprints program at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center or to the family. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Tessie Maeve Moore, age 4 months, 15 days, of Park Hills, Missouri, passed away June 12, 2011 at her esidence in Park Hills, MO. Born January 28, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of Andy and Brittany (Barnes) Moore, Park Hills, MO. Along with her parents she is survived by her Brothers & Sisters: Brinkley Eckhoff, Mackenzie Moore; Maternal Grandparents: John Barnes, De Soto, MO, Michelle Barnes, Union, MO; Paternal Grandparents: Patricia Moore, Rory Moore; Great-Grandparents: Mary & Harry Bates, De Soto, MO and  Alice Knight. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:00 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Visitation: Thursday, June 16, 2011 11 AM – 1 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direciton of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Roberta Jean Robinson, age 79 of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born November 20, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Lillian and Leroy Mueller.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband George M. Robinson, step-father Mead Dowling, sons Robert Anthony Robinson and George M. Robinson and a brother Leroy Dowling. She is survived by two daughters, Carrie Carr and husband Ernest of Festus, Missouri, and Roxanne Greenlee of Cold Water, Missouri, 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. She was a retired Registered Nurse from Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Private Family Services to be held.  Interment Caledonia Cemetery, Caledonia, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the American Heart Association.

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Delores Jane Basler, age 84 of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born December 27, 1926 in St Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Pearl (nee Witham) and John Joseph Schneider, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Louis F. Basler, sons Brad Basler and wife Phyllis of Crystal City, Chad J. Basler and wife Joni of Olathe, Kansas and Kevin Basler and wife Sandy of Festus, daughters Pamela (Thomas) LaPlant of Festus and  Janice (Brad) Shain of Olathe, grandchildren Jonathan and Joshua Basler, Sarah Shehata and husband Andrew, Jason LaPlant, Nathan LaPlant and wife Devin, Lauren LaPlant, Bryan and Matt Basler, Andrew, Kayla and Jake Shain, Dustin, Chelsea, Gopal and Sobha Basler and two great-grandchildren, Kimberly and Juliah Basler, and a brother John Schneider, Jr. of Festus. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by a sister, Juanita M. Porchey and her late husband Carl J. Porchey, and a sister-in-law Dorothy M. “Dottie” Schneider. She was a member of the Church of Our Lady in Festus. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.  Funeral Mass 12:30 P.M.,  Friday, June 17, 2011 at Church of Our Lady, Festus, officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association or Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice.

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John H.Shelton, age 68, of Hillsboro, MO, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired assembler for Chrysler Corporation, was a member of the Local U.A.W. #110 and enjoyed fishing. Born February 1, 1943, in St Louis, MO to Esther (Granamann) Shelton of St Louis, MO and the late Hamilton Shelton, In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife: Marlene (Bauer) Shelton; daughters: Denise (John) Parson of Fredericktown, MO and Sandra (Jim) Muellersman of Festus, MO; grandchildren: Karalynn, James, Anna, Elsa, Abby and Tyler; and brothers: Larry Shelton of Jefferson City, MO, Vernon (Becky) Shelton of House Springs, MO and Carl Shelton of St Louis, MO. Funeral service scheduled for Friday, June 17, 2011 at 2:00pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Visitation from 11AM-2PM. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Red Cross to assist the Joplin, MO tornado victims.

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Connie Louise Torrence, age 61, of Irondale, Missouri and Festus, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at her Festus residence.  She was born August 26, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Mary Lou (nee Schultz) Summers of Branson West, Missouri and the late Conrad S. Summers. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband Rev. David “Bruce” Torrence, a daughter Pamela Weaver and husband Rev. John of Festus, sons Daniel Torrence of Bonne Terre, Missouri and Kevin Torrence and wife Megan of Jefferson City, Missouri, sisters Bonnie Sue Hobson and husband Bob of Hillsboro, Missouri, Linda Murphy and husband Steve of Festus, Cathy Crump and husband Brian of Festus and Barbara Summers of Reed Springs, Missouri, grandchildren Tanner and Blaise Torrence, Isaac, Samuel, Levi, Faith, Megan, Noah and Andrew Weaver. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by two grandchildren, David and Hannah Weaver. She was a homemaker and pastor’s wife of 42 years, and member of the First Baptist Church of Irondale, Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, June 17, 2011, then at Faith Baptist Church, Festus after 10:00 A.M. with funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 18, 2011, officiated by Rev. Bruce Torrence and Rev. John Weaver.  Interment Herculaneum Cemetery, Herculaneum, Missouri.  Memorials in her memory may be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Irondale, Missouri.    

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Geneva Alma Dorlac Simon, age 100, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born November 14, 1910 in Danby, Missouri the daughter of the late Kathryn (nee Bailey) and Maynard Umbdenstock. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husbands Marvin Dorlac and George Simon, sisters Lois Banks and Martha Carron and a brother, Raymond Umbdenstock.  Her last surviving sibling Clifford Umbdenstock of Red Bud, Illinois passed away June 17, 2011, the day after her. She is survived by a daughter June Grayson of Festus, grandchildren, John Grayson and wife Lianne of South Dakota, Elizabeth Brewster and husband Paul of New Jersey and Jamie Faurot of New Jersey, great-grandchildren Matthew and Ryan Brewster, Sara Crowley and Rebecca Faurot, great-great-grandchildren Carley, Anna Sue, Emily Rose, Stella and Leo, and many nieces and nephews. She was a retired glassworker from the Pittsburg Plate Glass, Crystal City plant.  She will always be remembered for her generosity, her selfless love for her family, and her adventurous and can-do spirit.  She was especially fond of times spent with her extended family.  She was an avid cook and loved baking, quilting and sewing, and her volunteer work with the food pantry. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus after 11:00 A.M. with funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 24, 2011 officiated by Rev. Tony Townley, Pastor, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Festus.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to Ozark Food Pantry, 100 Park Ave., Festus, Missouri 63028.

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Tina Mae Johnston, age 88, of De Soto, MO, passed away June 17, 2011 at The Villa’s in De Soto, MO. She worked at PPG and the De Soto Shoe Factory. Born December 1, 1922 in De Soto, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle C. (nee Lowry) Robertson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Anthony A. “Tony” Johnston. She is survived by a Special Friend: Bob Young, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Reba (Perry “Bud”) Richardson, De Soto, MO, Dean Robertson, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by siblings, Oscar Robertson, Lloyd Robertson, Ruth Beck, Claude Beck, Helen Hoff, Doris Misplay, Wilma Sansoucie and half brother, Wilbur Robertson). Member of Church: Redeemer Lutheran Church, De Soto, MOOrganizations: VFW Auxiliary Post #1831. Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:00 AM @ Redeemer Lutheran Church. Officiated by: Rev. Dr. G. Michael Rose. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, June 20, 2011 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials to CONTACT. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Steven Paul Rinehart, age 48, of Pevely, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at his residence.  He was born March 4, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Anna May (nee Perren) Rinehart Brushwitz of Arnold, Missouri and the late Harley Jackson Rinehart. In addition to his mother he is survived by a son Nicholas Rinehart of Pevely, a daughter Sarah Thurman of Festus, a brother Jeff Rinehart and wife Michelle of Hillsboro, Missouri and 5 grandsons, Riley Thurman, Reese Rinehart, Chase Moore and twins Jackson and Joseph Rinehart. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2011.  Memorial service to be conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Hillsboro Christian Church, officiated by Rev. Dale Thebeau.

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Katherine T. Siracusa, age 91, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born June 27, 1919 in Crystal City, the daughter of the late Martha (nee Soffron) and Andrew Theodore Stevens. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, the 29^th of this month, Leo Siracusa, daughter Patricia K. Breeze and husband Kurt of Festus, Missouri, sons Stephen C. Siracusa and wife Pat of Herculaneum, Missouri and John Siracusa of Festus, brother Stephen Ike Stevens of Crystal City, grandchildren Paul Siracusa and wife Robyn, Stacy Klusmeier and husband Conrad “Paul”, Kristopher Bishop and wife Shawn, Todd Bishop and wife Pragna, Scott Bishop and wife Rachel, John Robert Siracusa, Samantha Dixon and husband Richard and Linley Siracusa, great-grandchildren Chloe, Reese, Bryce, Addison and Lydia Bishop, Tyler and Zachary Siracusa, Austin Alexander Klusmeier and Nicholas Siracusa, and a sister-in-law Mary Stevens. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Helen G. Easley, brother Charles S. Stevens and sister-in-law Goldie Stevens.  She was a member and longtime Sunday School Teacher at Grace Presbyterian Church in Crystal City. Visitation from 3:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 20, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.  Visitation at Grace Presbyterian Church, Crystal City after 10:00 A.M. with services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, officiated by Rev. Dewey Johnson, pastor.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City.  Memorials in her memory preferred to Grace Presbyterian Church.

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Donald Clarence Stricker, age 62, of De Soto, MO, passed away June 19, 2011 in De Soto, MO. He was a  retired fork lift driver for the General Motors Auto Assembly Plant, Wentzville, MO. Born April 6, 1949     in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Clarence Ernst & Clairene Emily (nee Lochmoeller) Stricker. He is survived by his Brothers: William F. Stricker – De Soto, MO, Robert F. Stricker – De Soto, MO, Kenneth P. (Christine) Stricker – Chesterfield, MO, Richard G. (Lori Richardson) Stricker – De Soto, MO; Nieces and nephews: Jakeob & Shane Richardson; Richard Cody Stricker; & Brooke & Paige Stricker. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Organizations: UAW Local 25. Funeral Service: Private. Place of Burial: Inurnment Four Seasons Mausoleum, Woodlawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction fo Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Nellie Elizabeth Vaughn, age 76, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born August 19, 1934 in Crystal City, the daughter of the late Esther Elizabeth (nee Phillips) and Henry Leamon Lancaster.  She also is preceded in death by her husband George Edgar Vaughn, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by 3 daughters, Elizabeth P. Vaughn of Festus, Edna L. Henslee and husband Brian of Festus and Leona Thebeau of Potosi, Missouri, 2 sisters, Florence Lancaster of Bonne Terre, Missouri and Lula Bell Carnahan of Herculaneum, Missouri, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, after 10:00 A.M. with funeral services at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 22, 2011, officiated by Rev. Eric Eggers, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

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Geraldine Cunningham, age 89 of Crystal City, Missouri passed away June 20, 2011 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center, Crystal City.  She was born July 13, 1921 in Crystal City the daughter of the late Bonnie (nee Boston) and Maurice E. Drury.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Paul Cunningham, Jr. and a brother Robert E. Drury. She is survived by sons, Joseph P. Cunningham, III and wife Carol of Crystal City, Randy James Cunningham and wife Tristine Roberts of Cleveland, Ohio, 2 granddaughters Jennifer Leamey and husband James and Molly Cunningham and 2 great-grandchildren, Emma and Ethan Leamey. She was a Navy Veteran from World War II and member of First United Methodist Church, Festus/Crystal City. PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICES TO BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. Memorials preferred to First United Methodist Church.

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Robert Waylon Davis, age 43, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born August 25, 1967 in Festus, Missouri. He is survived by his parents Joyce (nee Wood) and Gregory Hayes of Farmington, Missouri, fiance’ Vivien Isip of Arnold, Missouri, brothers Bill Davis and wife Tina of Arnold, Missouri and Gregg Hayes and wife Kim of Indiana, sisters Penny Sue Schrum and husband Don of DeSoto, Missouri, Julie Adams of Oran, Missouri, Laurie Gower and husband Rick of West Columbia, Texas, Linda Richardson and husband Jerry of Bonne Terre, Missouri and Madonna Stevens and husband Jeff of Wooldridge, Missouri. He was a Leadworker at the Doe Run lead smelter in Herculaneum, Missouri. Private Family Services.

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Janet Lee Shores, age 54 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at Pevely.  She was born August 12, 1956 in DeSoto, Missouri the daughter of the late Etta “Bunny” (nee Townsend) Cockrell and Winifred Cowan.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her step-father Robert H. Cockrell. She is survived by her husband Dennis Shores, two daughters Nikita Marie Shores and Jonelle Denise Shores of Pevely, 3 granddaughters Madison, Malaia and McKenna Shores, a sister Christine J. Kinder and husband Ronald of Oceanside, California and a brother Howard W. Cowan of Palestine, Texas. She was a member of the Buren Chapel A.M.E. and Past Commander of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Amvets Post #42 of Herculaneum, Missouri and she was employed as a Sterile Processing Technician at Jefferson Regional Medical Center for 20 years. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 24, 2011 with Funeral Services Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Martinous Walls, Senior Pastor of Buren Chapel A.M.E.  Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri.

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Gerald Thomas Manley, Jr., age 52 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born June 7, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Hazel Bernice (nee Baublitz) and Gerald T. Manley, Sr. of Herculaneum, Missouri. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Peggy “Diane” (nee Burns) Manley, three sons, Scott Albright of Republic, Missouri, Michael Albright of Pevely, James Albright of DeSoto, Missouri, 5 grandchildren Kevin Jones, Kaela, Nichole, Tyler and Dylan Albright and 1 great-granddaughter, Samantha Jones, a brother James P. Manley and wife Tammy of Crystal City, Missouri, nephews Ryan and Connor Manley, nieces Ivy Nicole, Rose Marie, and Anna Marie Manley. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Harvey Manley. He was a member of Church of the Assumption in Herculaneum, Missouri and employed by Dow Chemical. Visitation Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely Missouri from 4:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. with services at 1:00 P.M.,  Monday, June 27, 2011 officiated by Rev. Joseph Wormek, Pastor, Church of the Assumption. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pevely.  Memorials preferred to the Manley Family.

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Harriet June Davison, age 76 of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born March 27, 1935 in Lincoln, Illinois the daughter of the late Martha (nee Kennedy) and Charles William Short. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Eugene Davison, a son Michael Davison, grandson Mark Davison, brothers Bobby and Herchel Short and sisters JoAnn Graham and Darlene Green. She is survived by sons Teddy E. Davison, Jr. of Potosi, Missouri and Larry E. Jackson of St. Louis, Missouri, daughters Sharon Vessell of Festus and Donna Waldrup and husband Darryl of DeSoto, Missouri, a brother Jack Short and wife Betty of St. Louis, Missouri, grandchildren Mike and Ryan Davison, Brandy, Leah and Jesse Vessell, Tori Waldrup, Eric Davison and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely, Missouri from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with services Friday, June 24, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Rev. Leroy Laundry of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Interment Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society.

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Mary B. Wilson, age 69, of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at her residence.  She was born March 28, 1942 in Butler County, Missouri the daughter of the late Lydia (nee Ward) and Elmer Burns. She is survived by her husband Melvin Wilson, sons Leslie, Bryan and Larry Wilson of Festus, daughter Beth Ann (Charles) Bennett of Hillsboro, Missouri, brothers James Burns and wife Mona of Elsinore, Missouri, Louie Burns and wife Gloria of Enid, Oklahoma and Floyd Burns of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, sisters Billie Jean Phipps of Wappappello, Missouri and Patricia Forsythe and husband Martin of Poplar Bluff,  grandchildren Jessica and Allen Wilson of Festus, Jeremy Bennett and wife Rachael of Crystal City, Missouri, Melissa, Michelle and Tiffany Bennett of Hillsboro, Missouri, Ronda Dobbs and husband Tony of Hillsboro, Terry Drennen of DeSoto, Missouri and two great-grandchildren, LeeAnn Dobbs and Tommy Rogers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers Leon and John Burns and sisters, Imagene Crowell and Lucil Sheppard. She attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a bus driver for the Festus R-6 Public School District. Visitation Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to time of service at 7:00 P.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.  Interment services 1:00 P.M., Monday, June 27, 2011 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Bloomfield, Missouri.  Services officiated by Mr. Rick Doza.

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Frank C. Huffman, age 96, of De Soto, MO, passed away June 25, 2011 at The Villa’s in De Soto, MO. He was a Life-long Farmer. Born March 27, 1915 in Summersville, MO, he was the son of the late Newt & Mattie May (nee Cragle) Huffman. He is survived by his wife Bessie Lou (nee Cole) Huffman of De Soto, Children: Edgar “Ed” (Karen) Huffman – De Soto, MO, Stella (Randy) Hyde – Imperial, MO, Virginia “Ginger” (Mark) Blake – Derby, KS; Sister: Ruth Pratt – St. Louis, MO (preceded in death by siblings: 4 brothers: Elba, Claude, Carl, & Delmar Huffman and sister, Mary Koller); Grandchildren: Andrew Huffman, Amy (Dan) Hickman, Bob (Lisa) Mira, Becky (Chad) Revelle, Jessica (Joe) Simmons, & Laura Blake; Great Grandchildren:  Wyatt & Carson Hickman, Alec & Molly Huffman, Brittany & Bethany Mira, Parker & Jackson Revelle, and Peyton Simmons. Served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 8^th Division 28^th Infantry. Member of Church: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Organizations: Funeral Service: Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2 PM at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by: Rev. Darlene Payne. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, July 2, 2011 from 12 PM – 2 PM @ St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church or St. Jude's Hospital for Children. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Dorothy “LaVon” (nee Allen) Pace, age 81, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City.  She was born December 5, 1929 in Herculaneum, Missouri, the daughter of the late Birdie (nee Bone and Ewell Allen.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Willie “Jack” Pace and brothers Rodney and Dale Allen. She is survived by her daughter Janice L. (nee Peebles) Godier and husband Kenneth of Festus, Missouri, grandsons Douglas and Matthew Godier, 4 nieces and 1 nephew. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Herculaneum-Pevely, Missouri and the longtime operator of LaVon’s Ceramic Shop. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 29, 2011, with funeral services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 30, 2011, officiated by Rev. Jeff Purvis, pastor of First Baptist Church of Herculaneum-Pevely. Interment Herculaneum Cemetery, Herculaneum, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the First Baptist Church of Herculaneum-Pevely Building Fund, American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

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Anna Rose Leonard (nee Langford), age 87 of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away on June 26, 2011, at her home in Hillsboro. Anna was born July 17, 1923, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a homemaker, member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hillsboro, Missouri and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII. She is survived by, Sons: Lawrence (Becky) Leonard, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Thomas (Peggy) Leonard, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Louis Leonard, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Stephen Leonard, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Charles (Barbara) Leonard, of Barnhart, Missouri, Patrick (Regina) Leonard, of Hillsboro, Missouri; Daughters: Helen (Bob) Gardiner, of Imperial, Missouri, Margaret (M.B.) Neisner, of Killington, Vermont, Laura (Chris) Bange, of Hillsboro, Missouri. Also survived by 25 Grandchildren and 28 Great Grandchildren. Proceeded in death by, Husband-Marvin Leonard; Daughter-Mary A. Corrigan; Father-Harry Oscar Langford; Mother-Mary M. Langford (nee Luetekemeyer); Brothers: Harry Oscar “Hank” Langford, Charles Langford and Lawrence Langford. Visitation-Tuesday, June 28, 2011, from 2PM to 8PM at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri. Mass-Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 10Am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment-Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorials to-Good Shepherd School, would be appreciated by the family.

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Marianne Elizabeth “Ceecee” Robinson, age 46, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Mary Ann (nee Caffray) Robinson of Festus, Missouri and the late Robert John “Robbie” Robinson, Sr. She is survived by her fiancé Bob Pruneau, daughters Alicia DeGeare and husband Jerry of Festus and Leslie Pruneau of Barnhart, sisters Laurie Ann Micka of Crystal City, Missouri and Christine Marie Backy of Festus, a brother Robert J. Robinson, Jr. and wife Pam of Festus, a grandson Braxton DeGeare, nieces and nephews Kaleigh Micka, Robbie and Jack Robinson and Alec Backy. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a nephew Jacob Backy and infant niece Caitlin Marie Backy. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.  Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to the National Kidney Foundation.

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Dr. Joseph “Reginald” Lane, age 89, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his residence.  He was born June 16, 1922 in Corning, Arkansas, the son of the late Lena Lucille (nee Taylor) and Joseph Whitmal Lane. He is survived by his wife Joan (nee Haas) Lane, daughter Stephanie Van Elletson and husband Dale of Columbia, Missouri, son Laurence Brandon Lane and wife Mary Jane of Festus, sister Ethel “Regina” Bock of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, sister-in-law Carmen Lane of Kentucky, grandchildren Bryan Joseph Lane and wife Krista of Overland Park, Kansas, Melissa Marie Lane of Festus, Dane Elletson and wife Robin of Columbia, and Nathan Elletson of Columbia, great-grandchildren Brandon, Addyson and Spencer Lane and Alex, Noah and Lucy Elletson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Robert W. Lane and  brother-in-law Norman Bock. Serving with the Army Air Corps he piloted a B-26 Marauder Bomber in the D-Day Invasion during WW2, and afterward retired as Major from the Air Force Reserves.  He was an optometrist and operated his office on Festus Main Street for 54 years, member of the American Optometrists Society, Church of Our Lady in Festus and Knights of Columbus Council #1230. Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 1, 2011 at Church of  Our Lady in Festus, followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. John Kerber officiating.  Interment with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.  Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus.

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Virgil Sylvester Wright, age 72 of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born February 6, 1939 in Crystal City the son of the late Carrie Jane (nee Short) and William S. Wright.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Judith Diane (nee Brown) Wright, a sister Jeannie Ruth Weiss, brothers William Aubrey Wright and late wife Loretta, brothers-in-law, Everett Wayne DeClue,  Gale O. White and William Knoll. He is survived by brothers Rev. Harold Wright and wife Ida Jane of Pierce City, Daniel Wright and wife Cheryl of Mount Ida, Arkansas, sisters Lylia Mae DeClue of Salina, Texas, Helen Christine White of South St. Louis, Missouri, Lydia Geneva Knoll of Festus, his twin sister Viola Carrie Jenkins and husband Philip N. of Springfield, Missouri and brother-in-law A.J. Weiss. He was painter in the Chevy truck division of GMC, long time member and past deacon of Calvary Assembly of God Church, Past Commander of the American Legion Post #253 and member of Elks Lodge #1721.  He attended Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie, Texas. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Friday, July 1, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Services Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Vinyard’s officiated by Rev. Ray Thomas, Pastor, Calvary Assembly of God Church, Festus.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials preferred to Calvary Assembly of God Church.  

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Phyllis A. Bray, age 61, of Swansea, Illinois, passed away June 29, 2011, at her residence in Swansea, IL. She was a Math Teacher at Festus High School; Computer Programmer; worked at McDonnell Douglas, St. Louis, MO and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Born December 17, 1949 in Bonne Terre, MO, she was daughter of the late Wayne N. Hardin and Hazel I. (nee Moore) Hardin, De Soto, MO. Along with her Mother, she is survived by her Step Mother-in-law: Patricia Bray, Madison, AL; Husband:  David A. Bray, Swansea, IL; Brother: Wes (Mary) Hardin, Malvern, PA; Nieces: Victoria & Jacqueline Hardin. Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:00 AM Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Nancy Smith. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 9 AM – 10 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Southern Illinois Hospice or Alzheimers Association. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

Alice M. Howell, age 92, of Herculaneum, MO, passed away June 29, 2011 at Scenic View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum, MO. She was a Sales Clerk. Born July 29, 1918 in Richwoods, MO, she was the daughter of the late Rev. H. Harrison and Bessie Pearl (nee Whitaker) Murdick. Along with her parents she is proceeded in death by her husband, the late Theodore “Ted”  Henry Howell and her Brothers & Sisters: Bessie Schrum, deceased, Lottie Murdick, deceased, Henry F. Murdick, deceased, Paul J. Murdick, deceased, Charles Murdick, deceased.). She is survived by her children Ted R. (Nancy) Howell, De Soto, MO, and Alice Ginger (Earl) Solomon, Hillsboro, MO; Grandchildren: Ted W. Howell; Robert J. Howell; Vicki (Jeff) Partney; Brian Douglas Solomon; Brad (Kristina) Solomon; Great Grandchildren: Trevor W. Howell; Christina Lynne (Joshua) Reinhart; Melissa (Mark) French; Stephanie Solomon; Ryan, Shane, Jacob, Robert, Jenessa & Jenelle Solomon; Jessica (Matt) Henry. Great Great Grandchildren: Avalynne Grace Reinhart; Ella Deanne French; Jayden Solomon; Payton & Landyn Duncan. Member of Church: First United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service: Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:00 AM @ Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. John Davis and Don Bahr. Place of Burial:  Horine Cemetery, Richwoods, MO. Visitation: Friday, July 1, 2011 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Clarence M. Jones, 97, entered into rest June 29, 2011. Formerly of DeSoto, he owned Jones' IGA on Main Street and was one of the original founders of the State Bank of DeSoto.  He was a WWII US Coast Guard veteran, a member and former commander of VFW Post 1831, as well as a member of Amvets Post 42, DeSoto Chapter #15 Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge 119 and a top officer in all bodies of the York Rite and was elected to the Knights of the York Cross of Honour. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Hinson) Jones; dear father of Sharon Kamman; dear grandfather of Stacy and Christopher, all of Florissant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Services: 11am Thurs, July 7, 2011 at MAHN FUNERAL HOME, 900 N. Main, DeSoto.  Interment:  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.  Instate:  5-8pm Wed, July 6 @ Chapel. Condolences may be sent to mahnfuneralhome.com

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Berenice M. Taylor (Nee Sicking) age 94, of Hillsboro, passed away, June 29, 2011, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born December 7, 1916, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a retired welder. She was a member of Good Shepherd Church of Hillsboro, Missouri. She is survived by, Daughter-Allene ( Tom) McGlynn, of Hillboro, Missouri. Son-Gary G. (Judy) Taylor, of Arnold, Missouri.  Also survived by, Nine grandchildren and was the beloved great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother of many. Husband-Allen P. Taylor; Sisters- Carrie Blake, Helen Dust, Loretta Hemphill, Lucille Rose; Grandson-Thomas O’Farrell McGlynn III. Visitation- Tuesday, July 5, 2011, from 5 to 8PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral- Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at 11AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hillsboro, Missouri. Interment-Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.Memorials- to The Macular Degeneration Association would be appreciated by the family.

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Scott E. Kimberlin, age 63, of Farmington, Missouri formerly of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Siteman Cancer Center-Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born August 16, 1947 in Alice, Texas, the son of Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Smith) Kimberlin of Steelville, Missouri and the late Dayle E. Kimberlin. He is survived by his fiancee’ Marty (nee Reeves) Thebeau of Farmington, son Jeff Kimberlin and wife Brenda of St. Louis, daughter Stacy Kimberlin-Clifton and husband Barry of St. Charles, Missouri, his fiancee’s children, Krista Lore and husband Andrew of Kansas City, Missouri, Clinton Thebeau and wife Brooke of Kansas City and Michael Thebeau and wife Alyson of Imperial, Missouri, four grandchildren, Savanna and Shane Clifton and Mairead and Claire Kimberlin, a sister Gayle Overby and husband Jerry of Festus and a sister-in-law Kathy Kimberlin of Washington, Missouri. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother Mickey Kimberlin. He was a member of the First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ, a veteran of the US Army in the Vietnam War, a member of the 220^th Engineering Unit of the Missouri National Guard, Festus and a salesman in the Concrete Business. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 2011 with services 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 6, 2011.  Interment Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Melba F. Lowden (nee Turner), age 79, of Hillsboro, Missouri. Passed away on June 30, 2011, in St. Louis, Missouri. Melba was born July 4, 1931, in Black, Missouri. Survived by: Daughters: Lois Freeman, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Vivian (Jim) Hulett, of St. Genevieve, Missouri; Grandson: Cliff Fuchs of, Hillsboro, Missouri, Chad (Becky) Barton, of Steeleville, Missouri; Granddaughter: Tammy (Dale) Fluegge, of Imperial, Missouri; Great Grandchildren- Richard, Nichole, Holly, Scott, Jacob, Crystal, Jordan, Jonathan and Amber. Preceded in death by: Husband- Arthur E. Lowden; Parents- Harry and Mary Turner (nee Harrison). Visitation: Saturday July 2, 2011 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral: Saturday July 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri Memorials to the Charity of Choice appreciated.

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Anthony "Tony" R. McMonigle, age 27, of Hillsboro, MO passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was a construction worker for Montgomery Construction. He loved to play guitar, sing karaoke and was a tatoo artist. Born May 3, 1984, in St Louis, MO to Gerald McMonigle of Poplar Bluff, MO and Sharon (Muser) McMonigle of Hillsboro, MO. He is also survived by a daughter: Laila McMonigle of St Louis, MO, grandmother: Juanita Leydon of Barnhart, MO; brother: Brian McMonigle of Imperial, MO and sister: Natosha McMonigle of Arnold, MO along with aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Private service was held and officiated by Reverend Jim Owens. Memorials to be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108.

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