Raymond Eugene Blaylock, age 59, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at his home.  He was born May 27, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Evelyn (nee Allen) and George Blaylock. He is survived by his wife Carolyn (nee Smith) Blaylock, a daughter Amanda Garner and husband Matthew of Pevely and a son Stephen (fiance Jennifer) Blaylock of Crystal City, Missouri, brothers George E. Blaylock of Festus, Ronnie Blaylock and wife Mary of Florida and Darrell Blaylock of Pevely, sisters Sharon Pope and Donna Wilson of Festus, Missouri, three grandchildren Zoe Blaylock, Zachary and Michael White. He was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church in Festus and a foundryman with Bodine Aluminum. Visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of service 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus officiated by Rev. Ray Thomas, Pastor of Assembly of God Church.  Interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Pevely, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

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Brian D. Boley, 37, of DeSoto passed away August 1, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City.  Mr. Sloss was a self-employed auto mechanic.  Born December 16. 1906 in DeSoto.  Mr. Boley was a foundry worker for Corbitt Corporation and a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and the Knights f Columbus.  Born November 27, 1974 in St. Louis, he was the son of Mary "Sam" (Boyer) and W. David "BoBo" Boley, Jr. of DeSoto. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Ashley (Vest) Boley of DeSoto; two daughters: Jacquelyn and Cheyenne Boley of DeSoto; his grandmother, Martha J. Boley of Arizona; a brother, Jeremy B. (Dawn Gotthardt) Boley of DeSoto; his mother-in-law, Carolyn Vest of Festus; and his father-in-law, Dennis (Patricia) Vest of Belleville, Illinois. Visitation was at 9am and funeral services were scheduled for Noon on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Alexander Anderson.  Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in DeSoto.  Memorials may be made to the Inheritance of Hope, PO Box 80, Piegah Farcal, NC  20768; or to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindelll Blvd., St. Louis 63108. Arrangements were under the directions of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel.

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Karen Marie Fountaine (nee Streb), age 54, of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away on August 1, 2012, at her home. She was born September 28, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a member of Binky Patrol, Survivors Yoga, Eastern Missouri Beagle Club and Faith Church. She is survived by, Husband-Larry C. Fountaine, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Mother-Blanche M. Streb (nee Adams), of Hillsboro, Missouri; Daughter-Krista L. Breeden, of Hillsboro, Missouri; Daughter-Lisa M. Breeden, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Brother-Richard Streb, of Osage Beach, Missouri, Brother-Dave Streb, of Arnold, Missouri, Sister-Janet Dohm, of Florissant, Missouri, Brother-Kenny Streb, of Gulf Port Mississippi, Brother-John Streb, of St Ann, Missouri, Granddaughter-Rylee M. Vuylsteke, of Hillsboro, Missouri. Preceded in death by, Father-Alvis R. Streb. Memorial Gathering-Monday, August 06, 2012, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorial Service-Monday, August 06, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home chapel. Interment-Private. Memorials to-American Lung Association or St. Anthony’s Hospice.

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Helen H. Barr, Age: 87, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away August 2, 2012 at her residence in De Soto, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born February 4, 1925 in Potosi, Missouri,s he was the Daughter of the late Lewis M. and Annie (nee Wilkinson) Moses. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late Samuel Barr. She is survived by her Daughter, Wilma Jean Fischer, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by siblings, Eldon Moses, Rev. Clinton Moses, and Frank Moses); Grandchildren: Heidi Spradling, Annie Freeman, and Sam Myers; Great Grandchildren: 14; Great Great Grandchildren: 1. Member of Church: Calvary Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service: Monday, August 6, 2012 at 1:00 AM Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Chaplain Greg McCord. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, August 6, 2012 11 AM – 1 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Torri Angelia Fitzgerald, age 42, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at her home.  She was born July 23, 1970 in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the daughter of Wandalee (nee Blunt) and Michael “Mick” Patterson of Pevely (Horine), Missouri. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband Lonnie Fitzgerald, a son Lonnie (Paige Key) Fitzgerald Jr., of Arnold, Missouri, daughters Courtney Fitzgerald of Crystal City and Amber (Clyde Hamrick) Payne of Potosi, Missouri, sisters Diana Wagner of Festus, Missouri and Susan Carter of Bloomsdale, Missouri, brother Kevin (Connie) Zimpfer of Pevely (Horine), grandchildren Noah Fitzgerald and Kylee Hamrick and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother Gregory Zimpfer and a brother-in-law Robert Wagner. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 6, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely.  Funeral services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Pete Ruble, pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Festus.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.  

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Kenneth A. McKalip, Sr., Age:  80, of De Soto, MO, passed away August 4, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. He was Owner/Operator of Furniture Store. Born May 11, 1932 in Egypt, Arkansas, he was the Son of the late Joseph A. and Josie Maybell (nee Green) McKalip. He was also preceded in death by his Wife, the late Shirley A. (nee Housman) McKalip. He is survived by his Children: Deborah (Ralph) Harris, Imperial, MO, Kenneth “Sonny” (Patricia) McKalip, Jr., Blackwell, MO, Jerry (Chris) McKalip, De Soto, MO, Dennis (Kym) McKalip, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Carl (Esther) McKalip, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by siblings, Sally Kirksey, Rachel Bennett, Mary Idell Ivy, Esdell McKalip, Nancy McKalip, Catherine McKalip); Grandchildren: 7, Richard (Jennifer) Harris, David (Barbara) Harris, Amanda McKalip,;, Nikki (Adam) Heggemann, Kelly (Vernon Jr.) Henson, Chad McKalip, and Melanie McKalip; Great-Grandchildren: 4; Step Grandchildren: 4; Step Great-Grandchildren: 7; Special Friend: Lester Wall, De Soto, MO. Organizations: U.S. Army, P.O.W.; AmVets Post #48; VFW Post 1831; Korean War Veterans Assoc.; C.I.A of Jefferson County. Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Richard White. Place of Burial: Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Monday, August 6, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Renee Lynn Moore, age 49, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum.  She was born June 19, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Carole (nee Beckman) and Harold Graves. She is survived by daughters Stevie Moore of Festus, Missouri and Cassandra Young and husband Benjamin of Festus, brothers Randy Graves of Pevely and Mike Graves of St. Louis, Missouri and a sister Nancy Healey and husband Mike of Minnesota. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Beverly Graves. Visitation 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 9, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri officiated by Rev. Eric Eggers, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City.

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Nancy Jane Delaney, age 77, of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born December 28, 1934 in Pevely, Missouri the daughter of the late Violet (nee Mabry) and Ralph Duren. She is survived by daughters Tisha (nee Delaney) Vandemore and husband Todd of Charlotte, North Carolina and Sue Navratil and husband Ron of Crystal City, a son Gary Merkle of Hollister, Missouri, brothers, Elmer and Robert Duren of Festus and Virgil Duren of Alabama, a brother-in-law Don O’Neal, grandchildren Drew, Lauren and Ross Vandemore, MaryBeth and Dean Navratil, Lee, Sean, Sarah and Aaron Merkle and Jackson Scroggins and a daughter-in-law Marilyn Merkle of St. Peters, Missouri, many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son David Merkle, sisters Roberta O’Neal, Juanita Duren and brothers Donald, Frank, George, Ray and Alvin Duren and a sister-in-law Rosa Duren. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, a retired bottler with Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, Missouri, a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Ladies Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary #4341. Visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 10, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink of Sacred Heart Church.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.

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David P. Long, age 76, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his home.  He was born September 22, 1935 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Ethel Elizabeth (nee Humphrey) and Arvie Filmore Long. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (nee Kassen) Long, sister-in-laws Shirley A. Caby and husband Richard and Marlene Schweigert and husband Bob, brother-in-laws Jim Kassen and wife Marge, John R. Kassen and wife Nancy and Joseph D. Kassen, nieces Shelley Schweigert DeBoor and husband Jim and Janet Caby McKee and husband Grant, nephews Scott Schweigert and wife Melissa and Mark Caby and wife Beth and numerous other nieces and nephews.  He was a retired inspector from the St. Louis General Motors auto plants, a member of the Church of Our Lady in Festus and the Show-Me Car Club. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 10, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Church of Our Lady in Festus, officiated by Fr. John Kerber.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Ivan W. Cash, Age: 87, of De Soto, MO, passed away August 8, 2012 at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. He was a Mechanic for Maclay Concrete. Born September 23, 1924 in St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his Mother, late Pinky Cash, and Grandmother, the late Daisy Cash. He is survived by his Wife Clara (nee Culton) Cash, De Soto, MO. Children: Wilma Young, Bloomsdale, MO, Ivan Lee (Cathy) Cash, De Soto, MO, James Cash, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one son-in-law, Tom Young); Brothers & Sisters: Dora Mae Aubuchon, Festus, MO, Ethel Jean White, Bonne Terre, MO, Artie Glenn (Marilyn) Holdman, Bonne Terre, MO; Grandchildren: 3 and Great Grandchildren:  3. Organizations: Teamsters Local #688; Life Member of VFW #6883, Bonne Terre, MO and #1831, De Soto, MO. Memorial Gathering: Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 1 PM – 2 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Laurene “Rene” Abel, age 87, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Festus Manor in Festus. She was born October 22, 1924 in Carter County, Missouri the daughter of the late Alice (nee Kelly) Wallace and Elton Lee McBay.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Billy Ferguson Abel, a step-son Billy L. Abel, brothers Wilburn Lee McBay and David Wallace, and a brother-in-law Raymond Pulliam. She is survived by a daughter Mary Lou Jenkerson and husband David of Festus, a son William Robert Lovely of St Louis, Missouri, sisters Jean Pulliam of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Mary Lee Baker of Festus, Gladys Relitz of Sahuarita, Arizona, Connie Halford of Oregon City, Oregon, Vicki Ashby of LaCombe, Louisiana and Katie Koenig and husband Ralph of LaCombe, brothers Jerry McBay and wife Caryl of San Dismas, California, James McBay and wife Diana of Enumclaw, Washington, Kenneth McBay and wife Cheryl of Turlock, California and Gary McBay and wife Vickie of Higgins, Missouri, a sister-in-law Sharon McBay of McLean, Virginia and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a retired bookkeeper. Visitation 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Mr. Ron Casey of Festus.  Interment in Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery in Festus.  Memorials preferred to the Jefferson County Rescue Mission in Pevely, Missouri.

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Carl D. Boyer, age 57, of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at his home.  He was born April 8, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Birchlyn (nee Vinyard) and Leslie Everett Boyer.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Laura Janelle Boyer. He is survived by sons Ethan Boyer and wife Debbie of Westerville, Ohio, Benjamin Boyer of Westerville and Aaron Boyer of Columbus, Ohio, a daughter Anna Boyer of Bloomsdale, Missouri, brothers Timothy “Tim” Boyer and wife Beth of Galena, Missouri and Dennis Boyer of Montgomery, Alabama, sisters Janice Center and husband Jack of Spring Bluff, Missouri and Leslie Robinson and husband Rick of Terre Haute, Indiana and two grandsons Jackson and Riley Boyer. He was a pipe fitter at the Ameren Rush Island power plant and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Memorial Gathering to begin 2:00 P.M. with memorial services at 6:00 P.M. Monday, August 13, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by Rev. Dennis Heck, Chaplain of Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. Back to Top

Harold "Frank" Bowyer, age 76, of Crystal City, entered into rest on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1936, in Farmington, Missouri to the late Georgia (Nicholson) and Charles Bowyer. He was preceded in death by his wife: Brenda (Franklin) Bowyer. He is survived by his daughters: Wendy (Ed) Hetling of Crystal City, MO and Diana (Alan) Whitter of Hematite, MO, grandchildren: Sara Bowyer, Ashley Hetling, Eric Whitter and Carl Whitter, great grandchildren: Jesse Hetling and Tyler Hetling, and brothers: Charles Bowyer of Farmington, MO and Al (Yolanda) Bowyer of Junction City, KS. He was a retired lineman for Chrysler Corporation, was a member of First Baptist Church of Festus and enjoyed building houses with sticks and crossword puzzles. He was a former Festus fireman and was a member of the American Legion Post 253 and VFW Post 3777. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10am at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Visitation from 5pm-8pm on Wednesday, Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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Michael Allen “Mike” Godier, age 51, of  Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his home.  He was born November 21, 1960 in Festus, the son of Robert Gene “Rally” Godier of Festus and the late Nancy Barbara (nee Pytel) Godier. In addition to his father, he is survived by a daughter Amber Nicole Godier of DeSoto, Missouri, brothers Kevin R. (Christine Barry) Godier of Bloomsdale, Missouri and Curtis Godier of St. Louis, Missouri, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was a member of the Church of Our Lady, a 1979 graduate of St. Pius X High School, employed as a groundskeeper for Midland Management in South St. Louis County, Missouri, and an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan and gardener. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral mass 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 17, 2012 at Church of Our Lady in Festus, officiated by Fr. John Kerber, Pastor.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the Open Door Sanctuary or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Alfred J. Schlett, Age: 80, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away August 13, 2012 at his residence in Hillsboro, MO. He was a Carman Inspector for Union Pacific Railroad; owned Lucky Strike Bowling Alley; Founder and served as Secretary/Treasurer of MO-Pac Credit Union. Born February 26, 1932 in De Soto, Missouri, he was the Son of the late Frank and Olive (nee Hearst) Schlett. He is survived by his Wife, Kathleen (nee Long) Schlett, Hillsboro, MO; Children: Karen (Daniel) Wood, De Soto, MO; Diane (Richard) Gonzales, Hillsboro, MO; Michael (Sandie) Schlett, Biloxi, MS; Mary Ann (David) Blum, De Soto, MO; Jeannie (Don) Goff, De Soto, MO; William (Crezilda) Schlett, Radcliff, KY; Sara (Heath) Allison, Festus, MO; Jeff Schlett, Connecticut; Glenda Schlett, Festus, MO; Juanita (Tom) Kindred, Beaver Falls, PA; Bradley Schlett, Hillsboro, MO; Sasha Schlett, Hillsboro, MO; Shirley Schlett, Hillsboro, MO; Andrea (Richard) Rice, Cedar Hill, MO; Leona Robnett, St. Charles, MO (preceded in death by daughter, Joyce Schlett)*** Raised and assisted Care of 47 Foster Children; Brothers & Sisters: Walter (Pauline) Schlett, Hillsboro, MO, Sr. Anna Schlett, S. J., St. Louis, MO, Wilma Stroup, St. Louis, MO, Brother-in-Law: Gordon Redfield (preceded in death by three sisters, Myrtle (Don) Bequette, Margaret (Francis) Buehn, and Gladys Redfield; one brother-in-law, James Stroup); Grandchildren: 38; Great Grandchildren: 24. Member of Church: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. Organizations: B.P.O.E. #689; Knights of Columbus #1185; Army Reservist through Railroad. Funeral Mass: Friday, August 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by: Father Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Alzheimers Association or St. Rose of Lima Adopt-An-Angel. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Betty J. Killian Martin, age 73 of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 at Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum, Missouri.  She was born March 2, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Goldie Lorraine “Sue” (nee Turnbough) Diveley and the late Gus Hutson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her former husband Charles Ray Killian Sr., her son Charles Ray Killian Jr. and her step-father Virgil Diveley. She is survived by a son Rob Killian and wife Diann of Festus, daughter Rhonda Cawvey and husband Patrick of Festus, sisters Joyce Latham and husband Bud of St. Peters, Missouri, Brenda Martin and husband Randy of Arnold, Missouri and Tammy Schuble and husband Mike of Arnold, brothers Rich Hutson and wife Joy of Arnold, Larry Hutson and wife Mary of Festus, Gary Hutson and wife Lisa of O’Fallon, Missouri and Kevin Hutson of Arnold, grandchildren Chad Killian and wife Nikki, Dana Glaeser and husband Jerry, Dallas Cawvey, Dylan Cawvey, Jason Zewiski and wife Meghan and Matthew Zewiski and wife Colleen, great-grandchildren Gavin Killian, Alec Zewiski, Aiden Zewiski, Kayleigh Zewiski, Christopher Glaeser and Austin Glaeser. She was a member of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church in Festus and had retired from Jefferson Memorial Hospital after 23 years as a microfilmer in the medical records department. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri with funeral service to be conducted at the funeral home 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 17, 2012, officiated by Rev. Randy Gray, pastor of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.  Memorials in her memory are preferred to the National Kidney Foundation. 

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Wm. Clifford “Cliff” Christopher, Age: 73, of De Soto, MO, passed away August 16, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. He was a  Process Engineer for Nuclear Fuel Plant in Hematite. Born March 10, 1939  in De Soto, MO, he was the Son of the late Clifford Lee & Virginia (nee Hoyt) Christopher. He is survived by his Wife, Effie F. (nee Larkin) Christopher oif De Soto; Children:  Julie (Gary) Germain – Flower Mound, TXGreg (Margi) Christopher – Bloomington, IL; Sisters: Marion (Bob) McKay – Seattle, WAGloria (Gordon) Hubka – Seattle, WANorma (Dennis) Helms, Festus, MO; Brothers: Ray (Wonda) Christopher -  Cherryville, MOJerry  (Donna) Christopher – Festus, MO, Jack Christopher – Festus, MO; (Preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Charles, & Jimmy Christopher), Grandchildren: 9 Christopher Yost, Heather van der Dys, Todd Germain, Adam Germain, Taylor Christopher, Jake Christopher, & Lauren Christopher; Great Grandchildren: Several. Member of Church:  First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Military Info: Served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam on Nuclear Submarines. Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday, August 20, 2012 @ 2 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Gene Moses & Rev. Dr. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 4-8 PM. Memorials may be made to CONTACT, P. O. Box 522, De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

Donna Jean Clowers (nee Landholt), age 55 of Pevely, Missouri, passed away on August 16, 2012, in Herculaneum, Missouri. She was born February 3, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri. She is survived by, Husband-Bobby Clowers of  Pevely, Missouri; Son-Dusty Michael, of Pevely, Missouri; Daughter-Genie Clowers, of Pevely, Missouri; Brother-David Landholt, of St. Louis, Missouri; Brother-Denis( Tina Vickroy) Landholt, of Festus, Missouri; Brother-Dale  (Angie) Landholt, of De Soto, Missouri; Twin Sister-Dori ( Ray) Womack, of Festus, Missouri. Also survived by her grandchildren, Austin Boulton, and Tessa and Ashlei Michael. Preceded in death by, Father-Robert H. Landholt Jr.; Mother-Betty J. Landholt (nee Albertson); Grandfather-Robert Landholt Sr.; Grandmother-Millie Landholt (nee Shaw); Grandfather-Al Albertson; Grandmother-Francis Albertson; Memorial Service will be planned for a later date. Interment-Cremation. Ashes give to family. Memorials to- BJC Hospice would be appreciated by the family.

Margaret A. “Peg” (nee Engel) Hess, of St. Louis, Missouri, entered into rest at the St. Anthony’s Fern and Russell F. de Greeff Hospice House on August 16, 2012 at age 80.  She is survived by her devoted husband, retired Circuit Judge Philip G. Hess.  Also surviving are her loving daughters, Tess Brandley, Santa Rosa, California; Cathy (Kurt) Peterson, Mill Valley, California and her loving Philip M. (Theresa Mayhew) Hess of Sunset Hills, Missouri. She was beloved grandmother of six; Ben (Siobhan) Marshall, Denver, Colorado; Carl, Mark and Paul Hess of Sunset Hills, Missouri and Lucy and Natalie Peterson of Mill Valley, California.  Also surviving is her niece, Linda Occhipinti of Raleigh, North Carolina.Peg was the daughter of the late Alfred E. and Clare Engel, and was predeceased by her sister, Marian Starke. Her courageous conflict with cancer was supported and sustained by the love and affection of family, friends and the indispensable help and care of the BJC Hospice nurses and volunteers. Peg will remain in the loving memory of all who knew her.  She was a culinary genius with her “Wizard Book” and entertained many appreciative friends and family with her delicious meals, grace and wit.  Peg loved art, music and singing which influenced her family through two generations.  Peg and Phil traveled the world and enjoyed our National Parks.  Peg loved flowers and birds, became a Master Gardner at Missouri Botanical Gardens and fed her native birds for many years.  She was a voracious reader as well. Memorials may be made to the BJC Hospice; St. Anthony’s Fern and Russell F. de Greeff Hospice House, St. Vincent Parish Food Program, or the cancer organization of your choice. In accordance with Peg’s wishes, there will be no services or memorial gathering.  Private interment will take place at the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Crystal City, Missouri.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri.

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Lindell E. Lashley, age 76, of Des Arc, Missouri, passed away on August 17, 2012, in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born on February 26, 1936, in Brunot, Missouri. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by, Son-Phillip Lashley; Son-Ronnie Lashley; Son-Jimmy Lashley; Sister-Sue (Charlie) Miller, of Hillsboro, Missouri. Also survived by a host of family and friends. Preceded in death by, Father-Elvin Lashley; Mother-Lena Lashley (nee Hinkle); Daughter-Lana Lashley. Interment was private.

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Earlene Marie Paull, Age: 91, of De Soto, MO, passed away August 19, 2012 at Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto, MO. She was a Secretary at De Soto Junior High School. Born Sept. 10, 1920 in Sedalia, MO, She was the Daughter of the late Earl  & Opal (nee Scott) Payne. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late Harold Stinson Paull. She is survived by her Daughter: Carol (Marty) Duffner – Festus, MO; Brothers & Sisters: the late Nadine Ellis. Grandchildren: Jill Duffner, Catherine (Matthew) Garrison, & Paul (Heather) Duffner. Great Grandchildren: 10. Member of First Baptist Church – De Soto. Funeral Service: Friday Aug. 24, 2012 @ 11 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by:  Rev. Dr. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. SVisitation: Thursday August 23, 2012 from 4-7 PM. Memorial Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Daniel Justin Placher, age 28, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born March 3, 1984 in St. Louis County, Missouri the son of Cathy (nee Strange) and John Placher of Festus. He is survived by a son Justin Daniel Placher of Herculaneum, Missouri, a sister Amanda Kay Davis and husband Jason of Imperial, Missouri, a grandmother Glenda Strange of Imperial and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a welder/fabricator for Diddion Manufacturing in St. Peters, Missouri and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4341 in Crystal City, Missouri. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Ray Placher of Puxico, Missouri.  Interment in Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart, Missouri.

William Marvin “Bill” Pope, age 68, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born February 11, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Imogene Katherine (nee Johnson) and Joseph M. Pope. He is survived by his wife Dolores “Dee” (nee Pratt) Pope, sons Kevin Pope and wife Sherry, Marc Pope and wife Holly and Jason Pope and wife Mandie all of Festus, brothers Rev. Paul E. Pope and wife Debbie of Terre du Lac, Missouri and Timothy W. Pope and wife Nancy of Festus, sisters Ella Mae Lubbert and husband Ben of Linn, Missouri and Evelyn Wilder of Festus, sister-in-laws Donna Pope and Kaye Pope, grandchildren Melody, Nick, Truman, Gretchen and Katie Pope, Trevor Forshee, Macy and Miles Pope. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers Joseph M. Pope, Jr. and Carl A. Pope. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, a Navy veteran, a retired auto worker for the Chrysler Plant in Fenton, Missouri and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1230. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral mass at 9:30 A.M. Friday, August 24, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to the Ursuline Sisters or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Gateway Chapter, 8251 Maryland Avenue, Suite 12, St. Louis, Missouri 63105.

Floyd Henry Roderique, Jr. age 87, of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in Festus. He was born January 15, 1925 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Bernice (nee Nelson) and Floyd Roderique. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy B. (nee Staszczuk) Roderique, brothers Kenneth Roderique, Eugene Roderique, Thomas Roderique and David Roderique and his wife Leona, sisters Dorothy Boyer and husband Fred, Rose Meyer and her husband Eddie, Norma Skaggs and her husband Bill and Patricia Derryberry. He is survived by a daughter Tina Wren and husband Robert of Festus, a sister Connie Walls and husband Tom of Festus, sister-in-laws Mary Roderique and Charlotte Roderique, grandchildren Danielle Litterst and husband Matt, Robert and Olivia Vessell, great-grandchildren Cody and Chloe Vessell and Shelby Litterst. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, a retired carpenter, a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Missouri and a member of Local 2214 Carpenter’s Union.Visitation 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink of Festus.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.  Memorials in his memory are preferred to the American Cancer Society.

Dale Glenn Dobbs, age 49, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 in Jefferson County, Missouri.  He was born September 8, 1962 in Bonne Terre, Missouri the son of Betty A. (nee Richardson) Dobbs of Festus, Missouri and the late Joseph Dobbs, Jr. He is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth “Betty” Boushie, a daughter Ashley Dobbs of Pevely, sons Cody Dobbs of St. Louis, Missouri and Jonathan Dobbs of Cedar Hill, Missouri, brothers Joseph Dobbs and wife Delores of Jefferson City, Missouri, Wayne E. Dobbs of Festus and Michael R. Dobbs of Florida, sisters Donna Lee Cardwell of  Ironton, Missouri, Carol S. Martin of Festus, Brenda Kingston and husband Rick of Florida, Glenda F. Biehler and husband Gene of Bloomsdale, Missouri, Sharon G. Ramsey of St. Mary, Missouri, Judy A. Rosener and husband Bill of Festus and Pamela J. Reczk and husband Mark of Arkansas, and two grandsons Chase Alexander Dobbs and Jace Charles Dobbs. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother David P. Dobbs and sister Joanna Mae Henneberg. He was a construction laborer, handyman, and a devoted friend. Memorial Gathering from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 27, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by Kenny Sims, Associate Pastor of Raintree Church in Hillsboro, Missouri.

Gregory "Chris" Wiley, 41, of DeSoto entered into rest on August 24, 2012 at his home. Mr. Wiley was a computer programmer. He enjoyed playing chess, playing internet games, was an avid Rams football fan and was an organ donor. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Born May 1, 1971 in St. Louis, MO; he was the son of Pamela (Trun) Such of DeSoto and the late Jeffery L. Wiley. Mr. Wiley is survived by his mother and Step-Father, Timothy Such of DeSoto; Brother,Geoff Wiley of Collinsville, IL, Great-Aunt JoAnn Pike of Gillespie, IL; Aunts Billie Jo & Cheryl Trun of Granite City, Il and cousins: Linda Hill, Bart Pike, and Justine Hill all of Gillespie, IL and Jamie Trun of Granite City. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services were private under Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto. Interment in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. American Diabetes Association, Saint Louis MO Office 425 South Woods Mill Road Town & Country, MO 63017. Memorials/Donations: American Diabetes Association, Saint Louis MO Office 425 South Woods Mill Road Town & Country, MO 63017

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Melvin Lee Yarbrough, Jr., Age: 64, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away August 24, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was President of the Meremac Valley Mutual Insurance Company; previously worked for Joachim Savings and Loan. Born January 31, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, he was preceded in death by his Father, the late Melvin Lee Sr. and survived by his Mother Edna (nee Welshon) Yarbrough of De Soto, MO and Brother: Dennis Yarbrough, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: David Taylor. Place of Burial:  Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM  at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funearl Home.

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Meghan E. Brown, Age: 31 of De Soto, MO, passed away Aug. 25, 2012 in De Soto, MO. She was a Homemaker Dec. 1, 1980 in St. Louis, MO, she was the Daughter of  Lloyd “Skip” (Shirley) Brown – Festus, MO and Barbara Brown – De Soto, MO. Along with her parents she is survived by her Daughters: Ashley Acey – De Soto, MO, Elizabeth “Libby” Brown – De Soto, MO, Hana Carrow – De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters:  Geoff (Debbie) Brown – De Soto, MO, Kevin (Kelly) Brown – De Soto, MO, Stephen (Courtney) Brown – De Soto, MO; Step-Brothers – Jimmy (Barbara) De Rousse – Festus, MO, Troy (Melissa) De Rousse – Blackwell, MO, Toby (Felicia Spain) De Rousse – Valles Mines, MO, Josh (Jackie) De Rousse -  Valles Mines, MO; Several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Service Date and Time: Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 at 7 PM. Place of Service: Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home              Visitation: Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 4-7 PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Gregory Lawrence Head, age 49, of Kerrville, Texas, formerly of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012. He was born April 25, 1963 in St. Charles, Missouri to Ernest Lawrence Head and Yolanda (nee Calderon) Head. Gregory served in the United States Army and was an engineer employed by Vention in Kerrville. He had a passion for life and loved to ride motorcycles and to scuba dive. He was a very devoted Christian. Survivors include his parents, Ernest and Yolanda Head of St. Charles; daughters, Amber Head of Austin, Texas and Angela Avery of St. Charles; brother, Steven Head and wife, Debra of Puxico, Missouri; nephews, Michael and Joseph Head; as well as his companion, Christine Russell. Services will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 2:30 P.M. at Impact Christian Fellowship in Kerrville officiated by Pastor David Danielson. A visitation from 1- 2:30 P.M. will precede the service at the church. Graveside services will be held in the Sandy Baptist Cemetery in Hillsboro, Missouri on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Impact Christian Fellowship, 2031 Goat Creek Road, Kerrville, TX 78028. The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" link. Local arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri.

Willis Allen “Red” Sansoucie, age 87, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at his home.  He was born February 14, 1925 in Valle Mines, Missouri the son of the late Minnie (nee Courtway) and Lawrence Sansoucie. He is survived by sons Tim Sansoucie and wife Karen of Festus, Missouri and Thomas White and wife Pat of Springfield, Missouri, daughters Kathie Bunster and husband Louis of Jackson, Missouri, Barbara Drury and husband Delray of Herculaneum, Missouri and Laurie Manley and husband James of Plano, Texas,  grandchildren Kimberly Chronister and husband Andrew, Jason Garms and wife Jennifer, Jaime Sansoucie and William Sansoucie, a great-grandson Allen Jason Garms and a sister Dora Backer of Arnold, Missouri. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Antoinette (nee Naeger) Sansoucie, second wife Corinne Angeline “Nan” (nee Linderer) Sansoucie, third wife Elizabeth Ann (nee Zoellner) White-Sansoucie, sisters Rose Smith and Sadie Mae Ketchum, brothers Ernest, John and Christopher Sansoucie and a son-in-law Michael Garms. He served as an infantryman in the South Pacific with the US Army during WW II.  He was a retired educator with St. Louis County Technical School teaching auto body and other related courses.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, VFW Post #3777, the Disabled American Veterans and was a longtime volunteer with the Ozark Food Pantry. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 31, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.  Memorials in his memory are preferred to the Disabled American Veterans.

William Thomas “Tom” Stafford, Sr., Age: 81, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away August 25, 2012 at de Greef Hospice House in St. Louis County, MO. He was an Automobile Carrier Truck Driver. Born August 8, 1931 in Hendrickson, Missouri, he was the Son of the late Frank Stafford and Lavada (nee Crowell) Stafford-Gragg. He is survived by his Wife Shirley (nee Lucas) Stafford, De Soto, MO; Children: Tom Stafford, Jr., Festus, MO, Stacey Stafford, De Soto, MO; Lavada Stafford, St. Louis, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Special Brother-in-Law, Butch (Becky) Manning, Festus, MO; Grandchildren: Austin and Alyssa Stafford; Pet and Constant Companion: Oreo the dog. Organizations: Teamsters and VFW Post 1831. Memorial Service: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Visitation: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 4 PM – 7:30 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Charles Edward Chotrow, age 76, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born April 24, 1936 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late Rosebelle Stinnett. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara (nee Leutzinger) Chotrow, daughters Elizabeth “Jane” (Gary Dorlac) Sullivan of Festus and Rose Marie (Chuck Allison) Chotrow of Crystal City, a son Charles E. Chotrow, II, brothers Chester Chotrow and wife Debbie of Festus and Glen (the late Shirley) Chotrow of Pevely, grandchildren Chris Sullivan and wife Jennifer, Dustin Dorlac and wife Sarah and Jessica Ann-Marie Dorlac, great-grandchildren Chloe and Liam Sullivan and Dylan Dorlac. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis, a small engine repair mechanic and retired from the Venture Department Store in Crystal City.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #253, the VFW Post #3777 Men’s Auxiliary and the Elks Lodge #1721 for 42 years.  After retirement he enjoyed working on small engines and became known as the “Lawn Mower Man”. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely with services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Brother Rich Grayson, Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church of DeSoto, Missouri.  Interment in National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the American Liver Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Elks Lodge #1721 Scholarship Fund.

Jeannette Steffe, Age:  84, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away August 26, 2012 at her residence in De Soto, MO. She was a Bookkeeper for Schnucks Market. Born February 1, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. She was the Daughter of the late Sylvester J. and Antoinette (Bartosck) Naumann. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late Sidney S. Steffe. She is survived by her Children: Ronald (Karen) Steffe, Earleville, MD. Deborah (Farrell) Hasty, Dittmer, MO, Sharon (Kirwyn) Fortner, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Barbara O’Neill, St. Louis, MO, Jacqueline Dye, St. Louis, MO, Betty (Buck) Moore, St. Louis, MO, Rosalie (Paul) Provost, St. Louis, MO, Shirley (Ray) Fogg, St. Louis, MO, Marie Antoinette Naumann, SSND, Sierra Leone, Africa, Bernard (Pat) Naumann, Gene (Jane) Naumann (preceded in death by sister, Miriam Marks; two brothers, Donald and Kenneth Naumann; sister-in-law, Doris Naumann; two brothers-in-law, Jack O’Neill and Harold Dye); Grandchildren: 5; Great Grandchildren: 9; Great Great Grandchildren: 1. Funeral Service: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 11:30 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Deacon Gene Naumann. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorials to the American Heart Association. Funeal arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Cletus Everett “Clete” Thompson, age 80, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida where he was living with his son Cletus “Ray” Thompson.  He was born June 9, 1932 in Success, Arkansas the son of the late Jessie James (nee Carroll) and Ernest Thompson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Lillian (nee Moser) Thompson, six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by sons John R. Thompson of Bloomsdale, Missouri, Mike Thompson of St. Mary, Missouri, Steve L. Thompson of Festus, David A. Thompson of Festus, Cletus “Ray” Thompson of Orange Park, Florida, daughters Cheryl Bye and husband Charlie of Festus, Linda Tyler and husband Jack of Festus, Tammy Lewis and husband Jeff of Bloomsdale and Connie J. Birks and husband Chris of Festus, three brothers and four sisters, grandchildren Janet, Troy and Nicholas Thompson, Jaclyn and Bryan Birks, Shannon Oller, Eric, Matt, Mark and Amanda Thompson, Teri McCabe, Gail Barks, April Bye, Andy and Bobby Lewis and Steve Thompson, Jr. He was a United States Army veteran who served in the 2^nd Infantry Division of the Korean War, a retired contractor in the construction industry, a member of VFW Post #3777 and American Legion Post #253 and also owned Lil’s Convenience Store. Visitation 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 31, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri. Interment in National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

Ora Maxine Hansard, age 93, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in Fayetteville, Tennessee.  She was born December 24, 1918 in Des Arc, Missouri the daughter of the late Edith (nee Miller) and Elmer Lovelace. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Verlin Hansard, son-in-laws Bill Tipton and Kenneth Dees and two sisters. She is survived by a son Mark Hansard and wife Katy of Mansfield, Texas, daughters Joyce Tipton of Fayetteville, Tennessee and Gail Dees of Hillsboro, 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a procurement employee at the United States government small arms plant in St. Louis, Missouri and a member of the Second Baptist Church of Festus, Missouri. Visitation 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral services 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Gary Satterfield of Second Baptist Church.  Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery in Normandy, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Second Baptist Church of Festus.

Josette Anna (nee Perryman) Wilson, age 44 of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.She was born February 7, 1968 in Crystal City the daughter of Marvin Eugene Perryman of Frankford, Ohio and the late Susan (nee Lalumondier) Bennett. In addition to her father she is survived by her companion Dennis Gilmer, a son Randolph “RJ” (Jamie Gray) Hynes of DeSoto, Missouri, a daughter Kathryn Susan (Joshua Nannen) Hynes of Festus, a grandson Hayden J. Hynes, and sisters Kimberly (Jeremy Medley) Lucas of Herculaneum, Missouri and Samantha Blackwell of Festus. She was a dispatcher for the Festus R-6 School District. Family Memorial Gathering to be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to the Festus Parks Department or the Humane Society. Arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri.

Kenneth Wayne Vanderburg, age 74, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at his residence.  He was born February 8, 1938 in Kismet, Kansas the son of the late Virgil Cleo Vanderburg and Martha (nee Clark) Vanderburg of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by two brothers Larry Vanderburg and Glenn Vanderburg and a sister Judith Myers. He is survived by his wife Shirley (nee Cornman) Vanderburg, a son Christopher Vanderburg of Festus, brothers Kelley Vanderburg and Russell Vanderburg of  Poplar Bluff, Missouri, sisters Tammie Newman of Elsinore, Missouri and Robin Kassinger of Dexter, Missouri and many nieces and nephew.He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a retired electrician for the Chrysler Corporation and attended Second Baptist Church in Festus. Visitation 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 31, 2012 until time of service 1:00 P.M. at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri officiated by Mr. Ron Casey of Festus. Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri.

Marcelena D. Patton, age 80, of DeSoto, entered into rest on Friday, August 31, 2012 at her residence. Marcelena was born to the late Cecil and Carrie (Nee McDaniel) Edgington on September 12, 1931 in Green Bay, Iowa. She worked in housekeeping for a company called Heatalator Fireplaces. She was a member of the Eastern Star, liked reading and loved flowers. Marcelena is survived by her loving family; Daughter, Dericia Ketcherside of De Soto, MO, Daughter, Debborah Patton of De Soto, MO, Daughter, Darcella {Alan} Breuer of Palmyra, MO, Brother, Harley {Donna} Edgington of Burlington, IA, Sister, Shirley Yurth of NE, Sister, Noma Kramer of IA, Sister, Crystal Joy Woodall of IA, Sister, Cheryl Joyce Duncan of MO, 8 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Earl L. Patton, Son, Daniel Patton, brothers, Cecil W. and Edsel Edgington and sisters; Betty Flatt and Wilma Smith. A graveside service will be officiated by Reverend Tom Skiles on Monday, September 10, 2012 at DeSoto City Cemetery. Donations may be made to Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice, P.O. Box 350, Crystal City, MO 63019.

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