Margaret Brown, age 83, of Bloomsdale, Missouri formerly of Pevely, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Bloomsdale, Missouri.  She was born June 18, 1929 in Cuba, Kansas the daughter of the late Mary Louise (nee Minard) and John Guernsey King. She is survived by a daughter, Dianna K. Dill of Bloomsdale, sons Roy Brown of Bloomsdale, Ron Brown and wife Glenda, Tim Brown of DeSoto, Missouri and Greg Brown and wife Mary of Bloomsdale, a sister Gertrude West of Concordia, Kansas, grandchildren Kimberly Courtney and husband Tim, Lindsay Brown, Dave Brown and wife Sarah, Brandy Brown Allmeyer, Daniel Brown, Julie Dill, Lisa Dill, Daniel Dill and wife Samantha, Rachel Brown, Melissa Brown (Mark Dickens) Cage, Alan J. Brown, Katrina Brown, Matthew Brown, Tom Nelms and Shawn Casteel, 19 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter Anna Marie Brown Abernathy and a son Alan G. Brown. Memorial Mass at Assumption Church in Herculaneum, Missouri at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 21, 2012 officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.

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Caridad V. Sitzes, 70, of DeSoto entered into rest on Monday, July 2, 2012 at her residence. She was a homemaker, liked Bingos, loved cleaning her house and loved keeping her family in line. Born June 25, 1942 in McArthur, Leyte, Philippines; she was the daughter of the late Leon and Selvestra (Valeda) MoQuia. She was married to her husband, Donald Sitzes, on June 25, 1963 in the Philippines and he resides in DeSoto. In addition to her husband she is survived by children: Michael (Pamela) Sitzes of DeSoto, Carol (Michael) Novinger of Pittsburg, CA, Connie (Robert) Fudge of DeSoto, Cathy Sitzes of Oakland, CA and Cheryl Sitzes of DeSoto; numerous brothers and sisters; and four grandchildren, Destiny, Amber, Robert Lee and Andrew. Visitation: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Visitation Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Service Date: Monday, July 9, 2012, Time: 11:00 am. Service Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials/Donations: Lady of the Snow Shrine, 422 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville, Illinois 62223-1023.

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David Lee "Fluke"  Pennick, age 74, of Festus, MO entered into rest suddenly on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at his residence. Born on January 23, 1938 in Van Buren, Missouri to the late Harold and Mildred (Callahan) Pennick. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years: Aurelia "Reedy" (Aubuchon) Pennick of Festus, MO, daughters: Linda Sue Cartwright of St Louis, MO, Mindy (Jim) Horstmann of St Louis, MO, Patty (Mike) Moore of St Louis, MO, Cindy (Terry) Wetz of Villa Ridge, MO, Barb Miller of Florissant MO, Jan (Joel) Knobe of Florissant, MO and Lynn (Steve) Beckemeyer of Florisssant, MO, sons: Davey Pennick of St Louis, MO, Mark Pennick of St Louis, MO, and Paul Pennick of St Louis, MO, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, brother: Robert (Sandy) Pennick of Cascade, MO, and sisters: Doris (the late Walter) Bozich of St Louis , MO, Pat (Rich) Flotron of Festus, MO and Sue (the late John) Harding of Milford, IN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Jim Pennick and Dale Pennick. David was a retired St Louis City fireman and I.B.E.W. Local 1 electrician. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. He was a craftsman, always willing to use his talents to help others. He liked spending time outdoors and most of all adored every moment spent with his loving wife of 28 years. Funeral service was held on Thursday, July 5 at 4pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Visitation was from 2pm-4pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our Lady Catholic Church.

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Pauline F. Light, age 80, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Barnes Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born June 21, 1932 in Autry, Missouri the daughter of the late Ada Bell (nee Meyer) Fugate and the late John Harbison. She is survived by her husband Jake E. Light, sons Jake E. Light Jr. and wife Phyllis of Festus and Jim R. Light and wife Jan of Barnhart, Missouri, a nephew that was raised as a son Alan Barton of Farmington, Missouri, grandchildren Stacey McCrary and husband Dan, Jim R. Light Jr., Terri Clark and husband Mark, and Tiffany Marie Light, great-grandchildren Sophia, Avery, Connor and Logan, a sister Nadine Thompson of Banner, Missouri, a half-sister Mary Walsh and husband Jim of Belleville, Illinois and half- brothers Andy Harbison and wife Gena of Baldwin, Illinois and David Harbison and wife Janet of Millstadt, Illinois. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step-father Carl B. Fugate, an infant sister Imogene Harbison and brother Robert Harbison. She was a former member of the Elk Creek, Missouri Baptist Church. Visitation 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Funeral Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 9, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. David Harbison.  Interment in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials in her memory preferred to the Arthritis Foundation, Eastern Missouri Chapter, 8390 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63124-2100.

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Allen E. "Tiny" Ader, Sr., 73, of Herculaneum, formerly of DeSoto, entered into rest on July 6, 2012 at Scenic View Nursing Center. He was a master printer and a school bus driver for DeSoto Public School District. Born September 30, 1938 in Huzzah, Missouri; he was the son of the late, William C. and Agnes M. (nee Taylor) Ader. His wife, Mary Ann (Oglesby) Ader preceded him in death, on December 25, 2011. He was the father of Allen E. (Jean) Ader, Jr, Paragould, Arkansas and Robert D. Ader of DeSoto; grandfather of 3 grandchildren, Tamara, Rochelle and Wesley and 1 great-grandchild; he was a brother to William Joseph Ader of DeSoto, William Raymond Ader, DeSoto, Robert A. Ader, also of DeSoto and Victoria (Harry) Stevenson of Hillsboro. Mr. Ader was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers, William C. Ader, Jr. and John Ruben Ader, Jr.and one sister, Evelyn Shimkus. Entombment at Peaceful Ridge Cemetery will be private. Memorials/Donations: to the family of Alen E. "Tiny" Ader, Sr. family. Back to Top

Darwin “Tom” Heberlie, age 64, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at his home.  He was born February 11, 1948 in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, the son of the late Francis (nee Beasley) and Gilbert Heberlie Sr. He is survived by his wife Bonnie (nee Welty) Heberlie, daughters Darla Williams and husband Preston III of Festus, Missouri and Kim Drury and husband Adam of Festus, grandchildren Kristina Jean Williams, Thomas Preston Williams and Elynn Rose Drury, a great-grandson Koltin Paul Bahr, sisters Paula Jakust of Highland, Texas, Judy Jett and husband Dave of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, Tina Schweigert of Bloomsdale and Karen Boland of Bloomsdale, brothers Gilbert “Sonny” Heberlie and wife JoAnn of Festus, Gary “Lightning” Heberlie and wife Gloria of Minnith, Missouri, Percy Heberlie of Highland, Texas, Jerry Heberlie and wife Karen of Ste. Genevieve and Terry “TJ” Heberlie and wife Rose of Perryville, a sister-in-law Beverly Heberlie, and a dear friend Richard Frank of Grosse Ile, Michigan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Donna Gowen and her late husband Ben and Sharon Roth, and a brother Larry Heberlie. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City and a retired foreman from Bartch Roofing Co., Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri and member of  local #2 roofers union. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemeter in Crystal City.  Memorials in his memory are preferred to the American Cancer Society.

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Billy Jones, 65, of Dittmer passed away July 7, 2012 in Cedar Hill.  Mr. Jones was a welder for McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing and a member of International Machinist and Aero Space Workers Local 837.  He was active with a local re-enactors group.  Born May 12, 1947 in Braggadocio, he was the son of the late Vernon Jones and Lillian Henry. He is survived by his wife, Martha J. Jones of Cedar Hill; a son, Jesse V. Jones of Winfield; a brother, Gary (Sue) Jones of Chicago, Illinois; three sisters:  Fran (Weldon) Crawford of St. Louis, Pam (Jeff) Boyher of Chesterfield and Paula (Charles) Beard of Ballwin; three grandchildren:  Julie Frost, Lola Jones and Dylan Jones; and three great-grandchildren:  Dillon, Logan and Tyler Frost.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Jones. A memorial gathering was held July 15 at the Community Covenant Church in Kirkwood, officiated by the Rev. Eve Tousseau.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel.

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Brian Charles Roth, age 55, of Herculaneum, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born November 9, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Doris (nee Partney) Carlin and the late Irvan Anthony Roth. He is survived by his wife Brenda (nee Whobrey) Roth, daughter Dawn Thompson and husband Bobby of Hillsboro, Missouri, grandsons Beau and Blaine Thompson, sister Theresa Collier of Hillsboro, brothers Bruce Roth and wife Bridgett Roth of Festus and Timothy Layton of Chesterfield, Missouri, mother-in-law Doris Gibson of Festus and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a sister Nancy Layton, brother-in-law John Collier and father-in-law Francis “Nippy” Gibson. He was a member of Selma American Baptist Church of Festus, served in the United States Air Force and was a retired carpenter with the Carpenter and Construction Laborers Union. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Sam Williams, pastor of Selma American Baptist Church.  Interment in Concord Cemetery of Bloomsdale, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the Roth Family Medical Expense Fund.

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Jimmie Diggs "James" Haithcoat, age 78, of Festus,  MO, entered into rest on Monday, July 9, 2012 at his residence. Born on June 6, 1934, in New Madrid, Missouri to the late Baker and Hazel (Moss) Haithcoat. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years: Evelyn K. (Schneider) Haithcoat, son: Michael (Sharisse) Haithcoat of Festus, MO, daughters: Brenda Harper of Crystal City, MO and Robin Thorne of Sanford, FL, grandchildren: Josh Wendt, Samantha Brumit, Beverly Brumit, Zach Wendt and Caleb Joseph Willem, brothers: Bill (Beverly) Haithcoat of Big Cabin, OK and Tom (Juanita) Haithcoat of Imperial, MO, sisters: Vicki (the late Pete) Hatchett of Scottsdale, AZ, Toni (David) Van Fossen of Circleville, OH, and Terri (the late Bill) Jackson of Scottsdale, AZ, brother in law: David (Marcia) Schneider of Lemay, MO, nieces, nephews and special dogs: Chachette, Little Bit, Socks and Neo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Chris Harper, brothers: Jack Haithcoat and Sandy Haithcoat and brother in law: Danny Lee Marlowe. He was a carpenter for Kloster Construction in St Louis. He was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed Cardinal baseball, racing slot cars and making model airplanes. Funeral service with full military honors  is scheduled for Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 3pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Visitation from 11am-3pm. Donations preferred to CARE (Coalition for Animal Rescue and Education) P.O. Box 2203, Hillsboro, MO 63050 or Open Door Animal Sanctuary, 6065 Duda Road, House Springs, MO 63051.

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Peggy Lou Raley, age 80, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at her home.  She was born October 21, 1931 in Crystal City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Florence Vivian (nee Vest) and Joseph Bennett. She is survived by her husband Robert L. Raley, son Mike Raley and wife Leslie of Ballwin, Missouri, daughters Juli Adams of Manchester, Missouri and Dawn Pirtle and husband Jim of Crystal City, Missouri, sister Bonnie Wibbing of Mesa, Arizona,                      4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son-in-law Jerry Adams and brother-in-law Bill Wibbing. She retired after 24 years as secretary at Festus Senior High School. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Crystal City and the Missouri State Educational Secretaries Association. Visitation 4:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday July 10, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Mr. Ron Casey of Festus.  Interment in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials in her memory are preferred to Jefferson Regional Hospice.   

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Francis H. Buehn, Age: 80, of York, PA (formerly of De Soto, MO), passed away July 10, 2012 in York, PA. He was a Quality Control Engineer for Private Aircraft. Born March 16, 1932 in De Soto, MO, he was the Son of the late John and Iola E. (nee Wagner) Buehn. He was also preceeded in death by his Wife, the late Margaret Mary (nee Schlett) Buehn. He is survived by his sweetheart: Madelyn Andrews, York, PA; Children: Ann (Edward Jr.) Kelly, Douglassville, PA, Mark (Molly) Buehn, Thurmont, MD; Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by one sister, Georgia L. Hoehn). Grandchildren: Rosemarie Buehn. Funeral Mass:  Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by: Father Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Christine E. Hirzy, Age: 91 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away July 11, 2012 at her residence in De Soto, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born December 30, 1920 in Leeds, ND, she was the Daughter of the late Joseph L. and Henrietta (nee Sebastian) Thacker. She is survived by her Husband Edwin Hirzy, De Soto, MO. She was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service: Friday, July 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation: Friday, July 13, 2012 from 11 AM – 12 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Margaret (Johnson) Stroup, 78, of Hillsboro entered into rest July 13, 2012 in Festus, MO. Born Oct 22, 1933, in St Louis, MO, to the late William A. and Margaret (Mayer) Johnson. Survived  by sons: Robert (Virginia) Kornfeld, Jr of House Springs, Richard (April) Kornfeld of Cuba, MO and Terry Stroup of Festus, MO; daughters: Susan Bowers of Florissant, MO, Debra Gehm of St Louis, MO and Lisa Lang of St Charles, MO; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Service was Wed, July 18, 2012 @ Zion Lutheran Church, Hillsboro, Interment was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.  Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus.

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Lazetta Alma Bockbrader, age 94, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Saturday July 14, 2012 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born October 27, 1917 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of the late Frieda (nee Moser) and Arthur Striggow. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Fred Bockbrader, Sr. and son-in-law Michael Potrzeboski. She is survived by daughters Pat Potrzeboski of Pevely, Sandy Velez of Clear Water, Florida, Nancy Giaimo and husband Fred of Perrysburg, Ohio, son Paul F. Bockbrader, Jr. and wife Margaret of Ohio, Oregon and grandson Nicholas Potrzeboski, II of Pevely. She was a homemaker and a Member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely. Memorial service 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely, Missouri officiated by Dr. M. Mart Thompson, Pastor and Rev. Harold Luckritz, Assistant Pastor.  Memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund or Jefferson Regional Hospice. 

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Minnie Inez Hulvey, 83, of Festus, entered into rest on July 15, 2012 at Baisch Nursing Center, DeSoto. Mrs. Hulvey was a housewife. She enjoyed gospel music and attending church at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in DeSoto. Born January 26, 1929 in Rector, Arkansas; she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth Alice (Chapman) Gardner. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Kenneth Hulvey. Mrs. Hulvey was the mother of Charles Ray Hulvey of Festus; a sister to Dolly Wagster of Rector, Arkansas, an aunt to Russell Gardner of Little Rock, Arkansas, Nick Largent, Bret Largent both of Festus, Eric Largent of DeSoto and Ronnie Franklin of Belleville, Illinois. Besides her husband and her parents, Inez was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald Gardner, Raymond Gardner and L.J. Gardner and one sister Lola Mae Runton.


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James Junior Ellis, age 74, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at his home. He was born January 25, 1938 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Mary Frances (nee Bollinger) and William Robert Ellis. He is survived by his wife Kathleen “Kathy” (nee Langelier) Ellis, sons Michael Ellis and wife Brenda of Herculaneum, Missouri, Brian Ellis and wife Heather of Herculaneum, and Steven Ellis and wife Maggie of Festus, a daughter Mindy McDonald and husband Randy of Festus, a sister Linda E. Benson and husband David of Bonne Terre Missouri and grandchildren Zach Bollinger, Chastity Pashia, Charlie Ellis, Julia Ellis, Maddie Ellis, Trent Ellis, Conner McDonald, Calvin Ellis and Owen Ellis. He was a Missouri National Guardsman activated during the Berlin Missile Crisis, a retired Production Technician at Dow Chemical Company in Pevely, Missouri for 32 years and a member of Church of Our Lady in Festus. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July19, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri with funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 20, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Fr. John Kerber, Pastor of Church of Our Lady in Festus.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38148-0142.

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Vernon Jerome Roth, age 81, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at his home.  He was born June 23, 1931 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late Mary Jane (nee Daniels) and Anthony Roth. He is survived by his wife Margie Valley (nee Gouskos) Roth, daughters Sharon Burger and husband John of Festus, Kathy Masterson and husband Anthony of Festus, Kristie Ray and husband Chad of Festus and Holly Wondell and husband Doug of Festus, sons Mike Bourisaw of Festus, Mark Bourisaw of St. Peters, Missouri and Peter Roth and wife Wendy of Festus, grandchildren Kelly Jemtrud, Stacy Cowan, Lindsay Bourisaw, Nicky Walker, Ian Bourisaw, Tony and Dylan Roth, Oriana Kennedy, Afton, Emily and Logan Ray, Katie and Greyson Wondell and Nick Masterson, great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kerry Jemtrud, Tia Pratt, Bryce Cowan, Nolen Bourisaw, Jacob and Josh Walker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Teri Lynn Walker, a son-in-law Ben Walker, brothers Gilbert, Glennon and Henry Roth, a sister Helen Horn and a granddaughter Vicky Burger. He was a carpenter for Midwest Petroleum and formerly worked at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church in Festus, and a member of the Army National Guard. Visitation from 12:00 Noon until time of time of service at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Festus officiated by Rev. Ray Thomas, Pastor.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

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Carl James “Jim” Secrease, age 76, of Farmington, Missouri, formerly of Imperial, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Farmington, Missouri.  He was born February 16, 1936 in Ellsinore, Missouri the son of the late Lucille (nee Bounds) and Carl Secrease. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Genevieve E. (nee Dalton) Secrease and a granddaughter Elizabeth Sohn. He is survived by his second wife Lois Qualls, a son James C. Secrease, Jr. and wife Valerie of Souderton, Pennsylvania, daughters Genia McGinnis of Ava, Missouri and Carla Sohn and husband Kevin of Festus, Missouri, 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in Festus, a retired process technician for the Owens Glass Company for 37 years, a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, a private aircraft mechanic and pilot, and former drag racer. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with services 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Jan Mahannah, Pastor of Unity Christ Center in Farmington. Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials in his memory are preferred to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.

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Frank T. Thorpe, age 86, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum, Missouri.  He was born March 11, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Bessie (nee Moore) and Herman Thorpe. He is survived by a great-niece Cynthia Arnold of Antonia, Missouri, great-great nephews Chris Arnold, Bobby Arnold and wife Dawn and Steve Arnold all of Imperial, Missouri and special friend Bill Knittig of Arnold, Missouri. He was employed by Jeffco Subcontracting, Inc., a member of the First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri and the oldest Special Olympics athlete in Missouri. Visitation 10:00 A.M. to time of service at 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri officiated by Bill Knittig.

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Patricia J. White (nee Spratt) age 61, of Hillsboro Missouri, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2012, at her residence in Hillsboro. She was born May 30, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri. Survived by: Sister- Hellen Allen of Hillsboro ,Missouri, Sister- Dorothy Marler of Bunker Hill, Missouri, Brother- Dennis Spratt of Hillsboro, Missouri, Brother-Wayne Spratt of Fenton, Missouri. Also survived by a host of nephews, nieces and cousins and friends. Preceded in death by: Father-Chester Spratt, Mother- Ruby Spratt-Erishmen (nee Beck), Husband- James white, Brother-Ed Spratt, Sister- Joan Travis. Brother-James Travis, Brother- Donald Travis. No services. Patricia was cremated.

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Trenton Jacob “TJ”  DeBoor, age 85, of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus.  He was born July 15, 1927 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Hattie (nee Gendron) and Clarence DeBoor. He is survived by his wife Melba J. (nee Schatzle) DeBoor, daughters Yvonne Boyer and husband David of Festus, Amanda Jackson and husband Terry of Willow Springs, Missouri and Barbara Persky and husband Stewart of Chesterfield, Missouri, sons Charlie DeBoor and wife Cheryl of Crystal City and James M. DeBoor and wife Shelley of Fenton, Missouri, 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a sister Maxine Adams of Dietrich, Illinois. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Jack DeBoor and his late wife Margie, a sister Bonnie Sue Matlock and a brother-in-law Charles Adams. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Church of Our Lady where he served as an usher.  He formerly worked at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Crystal City, in maintenance at the St. Pius Monastery and was head of maintenance at Jefferson College before retiring as a mail carrier with the Festus Post Office.  He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1230 and a life member of VFW Post #3777. Visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, July 20, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with mass at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Church of Our Lady, officiated by Fr. John Kerber, Pastor.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children.  Back to Top

Lillian F. Brown, age 62, of DeSoto, entered into rest on Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Farmington, Missouri. Lillian was born June 3, 1950 to the late William and Hassel (Nee Cates Elliott in Doniphan, Missouri. Lillian was a homemaker and loved gardening, reading, camping, fishing, and traveling. Lillian is survived by her loving family; former spouse and father of her children; George E. Greenlee of DeSoto, sons; George D. Greenlee of DeSoto, Phillip (Jessica) Greenlee of Florissant, daughters; Tammy (James) Smith of Brazil, IN, Loretta Bollinger (Tom Rowland) of Danville, IL, Melissa (Donald) Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, Rebecca (David) Hicks of DeSoto, brothers; Manuel (Debbie) Elliott of St. Clair, MO, James (Nancy) Elliott of St. Louis, Delmar (Pricilla) of St. Clair, MO, William (Diane) Elliott of St. Clair, MO, sisters; Mary Jane Smit (Wayne Berry) of Mt. Vernon, IL, Linda (Terry) Toenges of Park Hills, MO, Brinda (James) Farmer of French Village, MO, sister-in-law, Fran Elliott of Lonedell, MO, 22 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Merrill Brown, 2 infant children, and a brother, Earl Elliott. Visitation: Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012.  Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Visitation: Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Visitation Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel Service: Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 Time: 12:00 pm. Service Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials/Donations: Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 OR Hillsboro Food Pantry, 10399 Business 21, Hillsboro, MO 63050

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Betty Joyce Baker Holmes, age 80, entered into rest at her residence in DeSoto on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Betty was born March 9, 1932 to her late parents, Clarence E. and Ruby (Nee Bess) Baker in St. Louis, Missouri. Betty leaves behind her loving family; husband of 50 years; Joe R. Holmes, daughter, Cathy Jo (Steve) Buck of O'Fallon, sons; John Charles Schultz of Columbia, MO, Danny (Barbara) Holmes of O'Fallon, MO, Joey R. Holmes of DeSoto, brothers, Robert (Sandra) Baker of Fenton, Ken (Janet) Baker of St. Louis, Grandchildren; Matt Holmes, Michael Buck, Kelly Cossey, Chris Buck; Great-Grandchildren; Ashley and Emma Cossey, Joey Holmes and Tyler Gard. She was preceeded in death by her parents and a son, Charles "Mike" Michael Holmes. She loved taking care of horses and cattle, traveling and geneology. Steven Buck will officiate the service. Visitation: Date: Sunday, July 22, 2012 Time: 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Visitation Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Service: Date: Monday, July 23, 2012 Time: 11:00 am. Service Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials/Donations: Donations may be made to the family thru Mahn Funeral Homes, 900 N Main, DeSoto, MO 63020

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Antun Vuksic, age 72, of Barnhart, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born January 8, 1940 in Dreznik, Yugoslavija. He is survived by his wife Margaret (nee McCarthy) Vuksic, daughters Margaret Petty and husband Melvin of Hillsboro, Illinois and Jane Candella of St. Louis, Missouri, grandchildren Sean, Shelly, Aimee, Emily and Cody and great-grandchildren Blake, Ryder, Brianna and Chance. He was employed is the steel manufacturing industry. Graveside funeral service 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Shepherd Hills Cemetery, Barnhart in Barnhart, officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink.

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Carol Ann Elizabeth Kenkel, Age: 60, of De Soto, MO, passed away July 20, 2012 at Crystal Oaks Care Facility, Crystal City, MO. She was a Retired Assembler at Chrysler Corp. Born January 4, 1952 in Bonne Terre, MO, she was the Daughter of the late Joseph Province and Mary E. (nee Sparks) Province Mount and Step-Father: the late Marma Mount. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late Virgil Kenkel. She is survived by her Son, Keith A. Kenkel, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one son, Michael R. Province); Step-Daughters: Dana Hutchinson, Imperial, MO, Daneen Buehler, Crystal City, MO, Dawna Scheske, Desloge, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Claudia Oller, Festus, MO, Sharon Zimmerly, Hillsboro, MO (preceded in death by one sister, Paula Muzzey and one brother, Thomas Joseph Province); Grandchildren: Blaze Michael Trimble Province Parmely; Nephews: 9; Great Nieces and Nephews; Friend: Dave Boyer, De Soto, MO. Organizations: United Auto Workers Local 136. Memorial Service: Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Mount Olive United Methodist Church. Officiated by: Rev. Nancy Smith. Memorial Gathering:  Saturday, July 28, 2012 from 10 AM – 11 AM at Mount Olive United Methodist Church. As an expression of sympathy memorials may be made to Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 13675 Mount Olive Road, De Soto, MO 63020. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Norma Jean Sansoucie, Age: 78, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away July 20, 2012 at her residence in Hillsboro, MO. She was a Custodian for over 30 years at Good Shepherd Catholic Church and School. Born January 8, 1934 in Old Mines, MO, she was the Daughter of the late Leo G. Sr. and Nelia Mary (nee Bequette) Boyer. She is survived by her Husband Harold J. “Quan” Sansoucie, Hillsboro, MO; Children: Linda (Tom) Lewis, Cadet, MO, Lisa (Bryan) Amsden, Hillsboro, MO, Lora (Tim) Pettibone, Hillsboro, MO, Richard (Cherylle) Sansoucie, St. Louis, MO, Dennis (Lana) Sansoucie, Blackwell, MO, Brian (Emilie) Sansoucie, High Ridge, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Loreda (Bernard “Blue”) Boyer, Hillsboro, MO’ Sheila (Clifford Earl) Missey, Hillsboro, MO, Leo Boyer, Jr., St. Louis, MO; Grandchildren: 11; Great Grandchildren: 3. Member of Church: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Hillsboro, MO. Organizations: involved in many Parish activities; Knights of Columbus Council #6401 Ladies Auxilliary. Funeral Mass: Monday, July 23, 2012 @ 10:00 AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Officiated by: Fr. Dennis Schmidt and Deacon Paul Martin. Place of Burial: Good Shepherd Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. Visitation: Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Catholic School. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Irene Lucille Fite, age 91, of Festus, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born May 12, 1921 in Festus, Missouri, the daughter of the late Effie Ellen (nee Clark) and John Albert Vest. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Davis B. Fite, her son James David Fite and his first wife Carolyn, two brothers John Elmer Vest and C. Edward Vest, a nephew Jim Vest and several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. She is survived by her daughter Ellen (Diane Penny) Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, daughter-in-law Sherree Fite, grandchildren Danielle, Denise, Kelley, Carl and Skylar, great-grandchildren Zach Hagan, Tyler “James” Lawson, Austin Lawson, Brooklyn Lawson, Zander Schafianski and Silas Schafianski, nephews Pat Vest and wife Audrey, Jack Vest and wife Shirley, Arley Vest and wife Jill, Bill Vest, Bob Vest, Dennis Vest and wife Pat, Bill Fite, Tim Fite, nieces Glenda Vest Cowart, Donna Vest, Darla Vest French Hite Dobbs and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, a special second cousin Madeline Williams and dear friends Suzie Carlisle, Dorothy Bland, Rometta Kennedy, Marguerite Burns, Rhonda Abbas and children and Nathan Sullens. She was a life long member of First United Methodist Church in Festus and the Fidelis Sunday school class, past Noble Grand of the “Progress” Rebekah Lodge #753, past president of VFW #3777 Auxiliary and a retired cook from Festus R-6 schools where she raised money to purchase needed kitchen equipment.  She was a master seamstress and baker, featured in the Post Dispatch for her recipes, loved to travel, to write poetry and had a great sense of humor. Visitation 10:00 A.M. with funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at First United Methodist Church of Festus, Crystal City, Missouri, officiated by Rev. Gary Grey, Pastor.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City.  Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are requested for the Food Pantry of First United Methodist Church.

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Nina Irene Knisley, age 92, of Festus, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Fountainbleau Nursing Home. Born on May 17, 1920, in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Willis and Eva (Wasson) Reed. She is survived by her niece: Barbara Evans of South Roxana, IL, nephew: Charles (Kay) Reed of St Louis, MO and several great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands: Cletus King and Homer Knisley, brother: Glen Reed and sister in law: Faye (Johnson) Reed. She was a retired supervisor for Mortgage Service Company. She enjoyed camping, fishing and baking and bringing treats to the nursing home. Service Location: Private graveside service. Interment:
Spring Valley Social Brethren Cemetery, Rudement, Illinois.

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Beatrice Mary Belfield, age 90, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at her home.  She was born January 16, 1922 in Ste. Genevieve Co., Missouri, the daughter of the late Lulu (nee Smith) and Frank X. Dallas. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Howard Belfield, her daughter Denise Bader, grandchildren Cassandra Marie Bader and  Adam Belfield, a daughter-in-law Beverly Ann Belfield, sisters Della Mae Helenschmidt and Erma Dallas, brothers Clarence Dallas, Gilbert Dallas and Frank Dallas and his late wife Marynell. She is survived by sons Gary Belfield and wife Kelly of Litchfield Park, Arizona, Ron Belfield and wife Carol of DeSoto, Missouri and Dennis Belfield of Festus, a brother Marvin Dallas and his wife Sandy of Crystal City, Missouri, a sister-in-law Marie Dallas, a brother-in-law Dale Helenschmidt, six grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City. Visitation 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Wednesday July 25, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.  Memorial in her memory are preferred to the American Heart Association.

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Rolla E. “Duke” Herbert, Jr., age 76, lifelong resident of Crystal City, Missouri, and more recently of Festus, Missouri, passed away July 22, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City after a short bout with brain cancer.  He was born November 3, 1935 in Festus the son of the late Velma Gladys (nee Tucker) and Rolla Edward Herbert, Sr.  Mr. Herbert graduated from Crystal City High School in 1953 and from Central Methodist College in 1957.  He then went on to teach at Herculaneum High School where he also served as Principal.  After a brief stint away from Education, he came back to Jefferson County and taught and coached at Crystal City High School and at Herculaneum High School.  Coach Herbert’s successful basketball teams won numerous conference and district championships and even made two trips to the Missouri State High School Final Four. Duke is survived by his wife of 57 years Beverly (nee Olson) Herbert, three daughters Toni Clippard of Herculaneum, Missouri, Nancy Neal and husband Mickey of Waterloo, Illinois, Kathy (Chris Schell) Russell of Herculaneum and a son C.J. Herbert and wife Daneen of Wildwood, Missouri, eight grandchildren J.B. Neal and wife Anna, Brianne Leitterman and husband Nic, Wade Backy, Olivia Russell, Dane Russell, Sam Clippard, Gunnar Herbert and Annika Herbert, two great-grandchildren Kylie Leitterman and Brooks Neal, a brother Tim Herbert and wife Patty, brother-in-law Barry and wife Sharon Olson, three nephews Brad Herbert and wife Tracy, Bret (Vicki Kriner) Herbert and Scott Olson and wife Christine and a niece Angie Jerome. Memorial Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Memorial Service at 11:30 A.M., Friday, July 27, 2012 at First United Methodist Church of Festus/Crystal City with Rev. Gary Grey officiating. Memorials in lieu of flowers preferred to “The Rolla Herbert Memorial Scholarship Fund” c/o Commerce Bank, 1319 Truman Boulevard, Festus, Missouri 63028.

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Edward Alexander “Specs” Pouliezos, age 84, of Festus, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum, Missouri.  He was born March 4, 1928 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Helen (nee Manley) and Pete Pouliezos. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ellen (nee Frazier) Pouliezos, daughters Donna Knisley of Phoenix, Arizona and Tina Humbert of Savannah, Georgia, a brother Dennis Pouliezos of Bloomsdale, Missouri, a sister Marie Combs of Festus and a granddaughter Meghan Humbert. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers George “Split”, John and Louis Pouliezos and a sister-in-law Geneva Pouliezos. He served in the United States Air Force, retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Crystal City after 41 years, was past exalted ruler and district deputy of Elks Lodge #1721, a member of the American Legion Post #253 and the VFW Post #3777 Auxiliary. Visitation 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral services at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 26, 2012 officiated by Rev. Terry Crank, Pastor of First Christian Church of Hematite, Missouri. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to the Elks Lodge #1721 Scholarship Fund.

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Christopher Alan Roth, age 50, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in St. Louis.  He was born December 18, 1961 in St. Louis, the son of the late Charlotte Marie (nee Doza) Roth and the late Thomas Earl Roth. He is survived by a brother Gregory Roth and wife Wendee of Desloge, Missouri and a nephew Ramsay Roth of Desloge. He was employed as a cook in the restaurant industry. Memorial Gathering 5:00 P.M. Friday, July 27, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri with Memorial Service at 7:00 P.M., officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the St. Patrick Center, c/o Jan Rasmussen, Chief Development Officer, P.O. Box 952449, St. Louis, Missouri 63195.

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Donald Lee Womack, age 77, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his home.  He was born September 6, 1934 in Leadington, Missouri the son of the late Wilma Womack and John Shafer. He is survived by his wife Marlene (nee Thornton) Womack, a daughter Lisa Reece and husband Bruce of Herculaneum, Missouri, David, Donnie, Julie and Nancy, brothers Alvin Kitchell and wife Joyce of DeSoto, Missouri and Lyndell Kitchell and wife Janet of St. Francois County, Missouri and a grandson Brennan Reece. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Curtis Kitchell. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and a retired maintenance welder with McDonnell Douglas and Carter Carburetor and a member of the Herculaneum Masonic Lodge #338. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely with funeral services at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Greg McCord. Interment in National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

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Mary Ellen Degenhardt, age 64, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County, Missouri.  She was born January 30, 1948 in Malden, Missouri the daughter of the late Alma (nee Hoosier) and Paul L. Gibson, Sr. She is survived by her husband James Melvin Degenhardt, Sr., a daughter Michelle Beck and husband Keith of Warrenton, Missouri, sons Andrew William Garrison of Fenton, Missouri, Kenneth Paul Garrison of St. Louis, Missouri and James Melvin Degenhardt, Jr. and wife Rachel of Hillsboro, brothers John D. Gibson of St. Charles, Missouri, Norman Gibson and wife Sharon of St. Louis, Melvin Gibson of DeSoto, Missouri, sisters Betty Wiley of St. Louis and Sandra McGee and husband Andre of Florida, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers Paul L. Gibson, Jr., Kenneth Gibson and Gary Gibson, sisters Alma Jean and Annie Dodson and a brother-in-law Bob Wiley. She was machinist for Standard Machine in Crestwood, Missouri and a member of First Baptist Church of Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorial service 4:00 P.M. Thursday, July 26, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Hillsboro with Rev. Wayne Norris officiating.

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Mary “Hannah” Flynn, age 91, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 in Chesterfield, Missouri.  She was born May 1, 1921 in Racola City, Missouri the daughter of the late Lourde (nee DeClue) and John Carrick Glennon Bourisaw. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Paul Harold Flynn, brothers Alphousus Bourisaw, Aloysious Bourisaw and his wife Mildred and a sister Evelyn Flynn and her husband Tim. She is survived by sons Harold S. Flynn and wife Vicki of Imperial, Missouri, Paul G. Flynn and wife Lillian D. of DeSoto, Missouri, daughters Ruth Burger of Crystal City, Missouri, Janet M. Brannan and husband Donald E. of Mt. Zion, Illinois and Kathy Hites and husband Thomas Bruce of Festus, a brother Paul Bourisaw and wife Irene of Mapaville, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Our Lady in Festus. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri.  Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 27, 2012 at Church of Our Lady in Festus, officiated by Fr. Donald Dalton and Fr. John Kerber.  Interment in National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials in her memory may be made to the charity of choice.

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Wilma Marie Moutray, age 83, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born June 13, 1929 in Crystal City the daughter of the late Thelma (nee Kaysinger) and George M. Fenwick, Sr. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Moutray and a brother George M. Fenwick, Jr. She is survived by a son Charles “Bennie” Moutray of Festus, daughters Donna M. Royle and husband Galen of DeSoto, Missouri and Lee Anna Moutray and fiancee Charlie Boyer of DeSoto, a sister Shirley Counts and husband Rick of Arnold, Missouri, a  sister-in-law Norma Fenwick of Festus, three grandchildren Charles A. “Tony” Moutray and wife Dawn, Rebekah E. Gibbons and husband Shaun and Diana M. Royle, great-grandchildren Charles Aiden Moutray, Ollie Moutray, Alex Straussberg, Owen Straussberg and Mahala Straussberg. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City and a retired elementary school teacher for the Dunklin R-5 School District. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral services at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Eric Eggers, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City or the Festus Public Library.

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Darrel Allen “Catfish”  Ely, age 53, of  Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born September 19, 1958 in Sullivan, Missouri the son of the late Marie (nee Gardner) and Richard P. Ely.  He is survived by his wife Lorraine (nee Hensley) Ely, daughters Robin Cox and husband Tom of Hillsboro, Missouri and Tina Fields and husband Tim of West Virginia, sisters Helen Roland and husband Bill of Arizona, Linda Ely of Sullivan, Debbie Walker and husband Bill of Sullivan, Kathy Sutter and husband Mike of Alaska, a brother David Ely of Sullivan, sister-in-law Nancy Hensley of Herculaneum, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Paulette Ely and a brother Richard P. Ely, Jr. He worked in maintenance for the Doe Run Company in Herculaneum and was a member of the Crystal City Boat Club.Memorial Gathering from 3:00 P.M. until the time of Memorial Service at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Vinyard’s Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri, officiated by Rev. Joseph Smith of DeSoto, Missouri. 

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Doris Lucille McClain, age 92, of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born December 30, 1919 in Hickman County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lucy Bell (nee Adams) and Edward B. Grooms. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Orlan D. McClain and two sisters, Thelma Schroeder and Hester Bates. She is survived by a son Orlan “David” McClain, Jr. and wife Martha De of Gilman, Iowa, a brother Garland Grooms and wife Nadine of Festus, two granddaughters Shannon Elizabeth McClain of Kansas City, Missouri and Monica Christine Baumberger and husband Eric of North Carolina and three great-granddaughters Katie, Aubrey and Lauren Baumberger. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City, the owner/broker of McClain Realty Company, a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Organization and the Festus Housing Authority for eleven years. Visitation from 11:00 A.M. to time of service at 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 30, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City officiated by Rev. Eric Eggers, Associate Pastor.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.

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Mary Alice Almond, age 87, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at her home.  She was born May 25, 1925 in Royalton, Illinois the daughter of the late Mary (nee Derbak) and Michael Dohanich. She is survived by daughters, Billie A. Barker and husband Ken of Festus and Bobbie S. Hutchinson and husband John of Dallas, Texas, a son Michael W. Almond and wife Peggy Dolph of Festus, six grandchildren Jamey Almond, Kelly Runnels, Erin Hinkelman and husband Daniel, Kenneth “Brook” Barker, Sarah Frye and husband Douglas and Megan Barker and three great-grandchildren, Edward Jackson, Joseph Runnels and Daniel Hinkelman. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in DeSoto, Missouri, a retired elementary through high school teacher from the Festus R-6 School District and operated Mary Almond Farms.  She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association, the Missouri Retired Teachers Association, the Missouri Rural Farms Association, the Missouri Black Angus Association and the Order of the Eastern Star. Memorial Gathering 5:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by Rev. Greg McCord, Chaplain of Jefferson Regional Hospice Care in Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to Jefferson Regional Hospice Care.

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Fred R. Hummelsheim, Sr, age 90, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Delmar Gardens South in St. Louis County, Missouri.  He was born November 8, 1921 in Pevely, Missouri, the son of the late Estella (nee Berninghaus) and Walter J. Hummelsheim. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Alice Lorraine (nee LaPlant) Hummelsheim, sisters Estella “Babe” Nauman and Augusta Hummelsheim and brothers Roy and Walter “Bud” Hummelsheim. He is survived by his second wife Alice M. (nee Ollinger) Viehman-Hummelsheim, son Fred R. Hummelsheim Jr. and wife Pamela M., step-daughter Karen Bauer of St. Louis, step-son Philip Viehman and wife Cathy of St. Louis and grandchildren Nicholas Bauer, Diana Bauer, Eric Viehman and Alex Viehman. He was an Army Air Force Veteran of World War II, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Festus/Crystal City, Missouri, a member of VFW Post #3777, American Legion #253, the Elks Lodge and Lions Club. Visitation 9:00 A.M. until time of funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by Rev. Linda Murry, Pastor of Zion United Methodist Church of Mapaville, Missouri.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.  Memorials in his memory are preferred to the First United Methodist Church of Festus/Crystal City or the Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity.

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Betty Lee (Nee Skiles) Kley, age 80, entered into rest on Friday, July 27, 2012 at her residence in DeSoto. Betty was born September 2, 1931 to the late Frank and Mary (Nee Storey) Skiles in St. Louis, MO. Betty leaves behind a loving family; daughters, Sandee (Steve Reiner)Adams of Eureka, MO, Terry (Rick) Ponzar of Festus, Mary (Rick) Pinson of DeSoto, Roni Wideman of DeSoto, Stepchildren; Perry, Paul and Phillip Kley of Hillsboro and Polly Sharp of corinth, TX, 7 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren and a brother; Frank Skiles of DeSoto. She was preceeded in death by her parents and lost her husband just recently, April 2012. Betty was a huge Elvis fan and collected his memorabilia. She enjoyed bowling and oil painting. Visitation: Date: Memorial Gathering, Monday, July 30, 2012 Time: 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Visitation Location: Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Interment: Private. Memorials/Donations: Donations may be sent to American Lung Association of the Central States, 2400 Troost Ave Ste 4300, Kansas City, MO 64108-9736

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Janice S. Ashley (nee Bonine), age 65, of Cedar Hill, Missouri, passed away on July 28, 2012, at her home. She was born August 23, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a homemaker. She is survived by, Daughter-Angela (Richard) Barnwell, of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Daughter-Milinda Ashley, of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Son-James (Amy) Ashley, of De Soto, Missouri, Brother Jack (Cookie) Bonine, of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Mother-Velma Bartholomew, of Cedar Hill, Missouri. Also survived by her grandchildren, Jacob Ashley, Shanalee Barnwell, Kaitlyn Ashley, Nathan Barnwell, Kyle Ashley, and Emily Ashley. Preceded in death by, Husband-John R. Ashley, Son-John E. Ashley, Father-Earl Bonine. Graveside service will be held at Jefferson Barrack’s National Cemetery, on August 03, 2012, at 11:15AM. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, would be appreciated by the family.

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H. Mae Filkins Landrum, Age: 97 of De Soto, MO, passed away July 29, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. She was a Receptionist/secretary for Brown Shoe Co., Clayton, MO; also worked for Wegmann Law Firm, Hillsboro, MO and the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, De Soto, MO. Orn August 12, 1914 in De Soto, Missouri, she was the Daughter of the late Louis E. and Hulda (nee Beckmeyer) Hardin. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late Royce Landrum. She is survived by her Children: Robert “Bob” Filkins, De Soto, MO, Roy Filkins, Brentwood, MO, (preceded in death by one son, Richard Filkins); Two Step-Daughters: Dorothy Schlett, De Soto, MO, Ruby Crump, Florissant, MO (preceded in death by four daughters-in-law: Barbara Filkins, Myrtle Pettus Filkins, Betty Filkins, and Eleanor Filkins; three Step Sons: Jerry Landrum, Terry Landrum, and Leonard Landrum; one step-son-in-law, Fred Schlett); Brothers & Sisters: Donald (Patricia) Hardin, Sunset Hills, MO (preceded in death by one brother, Howard Hardin) Sister-in-Law: Mabel Hardin, St. Louis, MO; Grandchildren: 11; Great Grandchildren: 14; Great Great Grandchildren: 1. Member of Church: Redeemer Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by: Rev. Dr. G. Michael Rose. Place of Inurnment: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 from 5 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Velda Marie Sadler, age 78, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City.  She was born October 6, 1933 in Perryville, Missouri the daughter of the late Irene C. (nee Weiss) and Lawrence J. Welker. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Bernard M. Sadler and a son Dennis “Butch” Sadler. She is survived by daughters Linda Warden and husband Dave of Festus, Missouri, Debrah Newhouse and husband Al of Festus, sons Timothy Sadler and wife Tammy of Indiana, Randy M. Sadler and wife Tammy of High Ridge, Missouri, Scott J. Sadler and wife Susan of Pevely, Missouri and Richard (Mandy) Sadler of Ballwin, Missouri, brothers Gary Welker and wife Delores of Perryville and Roger Welker and wife Diana of Pevely.  She is also survived by grandchildren Tina Chandler and husband Scott, Dennise Barlow and husband John, Laurie Sadler, Chris Sadler and wife Shelly, Tammy Hicks and husband Hal, Dustin Blomker and wife Katie, Danielle Cusanelli and husband Nick, April Gibson, Ricky Sadler and wife Reacha, Krystal Carreno and husband Louie, Brandon (Toshia) Sadler, Tony Sadler and wife Amy, Tyler Sadler and Kyle Sadler, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and special friends Wanda Sadler, Shannon Miget, Pastor Norm Bell, Randy Boneart, her church family and nurses at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church in Festus. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus and then after 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Fairview Christian Church in Festus with services at 10:00 A.M. officiated by Rev. Norm Bell, Pastor and Pastor Ron Starwalt.  Interment in Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Fairview Christian Church, 2206 Hwy 61, Festus, Missouri.

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Lila Lee Bryant, age 79, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at her home.  She was born September 12, 1932 in Festus, the daughter of the late Lilly Ruth (nee Thompson) and Richard Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Theodore “Ted” Bryant Jr., sisters Verna Mae Irvin and Mildred Martin, brothers John, Jim, Robert, William and Raymond Martin and two grandchildren. She is survived by daughters Carol Vassallo and husband John of Yuma, Arizona, Katherine Steimel and husband Tom of Bethany, Illinois, Brenda Fadler and husband Rowdy of Crystal City, Missouri Pamela Beykirch and husband Henry of O’Fallon, Illinois and Stephanie Boyer and husband Mark of DeSoto, Missouri, sisters Esther Parker of Arizona and Lola Olsen and husband Ray of Arizona, brothers Norvel Martin of Festus and Donald “Butch” Martin of Alaska, a sister-in-law Maxine Martin, 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Festus-Crystal City and a retired secretary from the Crystal City Pittsburgh Plate Glass plant. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at a later date at the Presbyterian/ Methodist Cemetery in Festus, to be officiated by Rev. Gary Grey.  Memorials in her memory, in lieu of flowers are preferred to the food pantry of First United Methodist Church. 

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James Edward Nosser, Sr, age 70, of Jonesboro, AR (formerly of Arnold) passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at St Louis University Medical Center. Born on July 14, 1942, in St Louis,  MO to the late Mack and Opal (Missey) Nosser. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years: Rebecca (Burnes) Nosser of Jonesboro, AR, sons: James E. Nosser Jr of Jonesboro, AR, Matthew T. (Lisa Novotny) Nosser of Imperial, MO, Joseph A. (Star Poirrer) Nosser of St Louis,  MO, Robert Nosser of Jonesboro, AR and Vernon Nosser of St Louis, MO, grandchildren: Preston, Tiffany, Matt, Rebecca, Bret, Samantha, Kayla and Angel, great grandson: Adam, brothers: Paul (Sharon) Nosser of Wentzville, MO and Kenny Nosser of Festus, MO, and sister: Mary Nosser of Festus, MO. He was a school custodian. He was a Cardinals baseball fan, enjoyed reading, especially encyclopedias, playing cards and dice, spending time with people and was a jokester. He was a member of the Twin City Church of Christ. Funeral service to be held on Saturday, August 11 at 10am at the Twin City Church of Christ in Festus. Visitation Friday from 5-8pm. Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery. Donations preferred to the family.

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Lillie Loretta Tesreau, age 94, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born January 19, 1918 in Herculaneum the daughter of the late Laura Josephine (nee Foster) and William Edward Herbert. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Darwin Harold Tesreau, brothers Charles, Russell, Albert, Robert and William Edward “Eddie” Herbert, and sisters Blanche Drinen, Mabel Brown and Jessie Guess. She is survived by a son Dennis H. Tesreau and wife Carolyn Sue of Herculaneum, a daughter Judith Walter and husband Donald of Manchester, Missouri, a granddaughter Macy A. Tesreau, grandson William J. Walter and wife Amanda and great-grandchildren Zoe and Tyler. She was a member of Herculaneum United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, a former glassworker, seamstress and homemaker. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri with services11:00 A.M. Friday, August 3, 2012  at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Gene Henrichsen, Pastor Herculaneum United Methodist Church.  Interment in Herculaneum Cemetery.  Memorials preferred to Herculaneum United Methodist Church.

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Kathryn Ann “Kathy” Boyer, age 61 of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at her home.  She was born March 23, 1951 in Farmington, New Mexico the daughter of Geraldine L. (nee Wright) Graves of Potosi, Missouri and the late William E. Graves. She is survived by a son Randy Boyer and wife Jennifer of South County, Missouri, daughters Stacie Russell and husband Robert of Festus and Bethanie Boyer of South County, a sister Karen Fenstermaker of Potosi and seven grandchildren, Michelle Boyer, Joe Enloe, Sky Alvino, Cierra Boyer, Evan and Olivia Schweppe and Eli Russell. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church of South County and a retired reading teacher from the Dunklin R-5 School District. Celebration of Life Service to be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Concord Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Gene Moniz.  Interment in Sunset Cemetery in Potosi.  Memorials preferred to the Siteman Cancer Center or SSM Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Local arrangements handled by Vinyard Funeral Home.

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Joseph E. Mazurek, Age: 75, of Victoria, MO, passed away July 31, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was a Boilermaker. Born December 2, 1936 in Doniphan, MO, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Lillian (nee Schultz) Mazurek. He is survived by his Wife, Martha Ann (nee Brueggemann) Mazurek, De Soto, MO; Children: James “Jim” (Lori Anne) Mazurek, Overland Park, KS, Tom Mazurek, De Soto, MO, Mary Ann (Conrad) McMillin, O’Fallon, MO, (preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia L. “Patti” Mazurek, and one son, Joseph A. Mazurek); Brothers & Sisters: Dolores (Richard) Ceglinski, Foley, MO, Leona (Larry) James, St. Peters, MO, Jean (Jim) Knirr, House Springs, MO, Cathy (Larry) Collier, Warrenton, MO; Grandchildren: 7; Great Grandchildren: 5. Member of Church: Good Shepherd Church, Hillsboro, MO. Organizations: Boilermakers Local #27. Private Graveside Service, Officiated by: Fr. Chris Holtmann. Place of Inurnment: Good Shepherd Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO. As an expression of sympathy memorials may be made to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Fay M. (Pruneau) Thebeau, 86. of Midlothian, TX (formerly of Festus) entered into rest July 31, 2012, She was born June 1, 1926, in Crystal City, MO, to the late Ernest "Mose" and Esther (Butler) Pruneau. Her husband, Eugene Thebeau preceded her in death in 1980. Survived by daughter, Carol (Bill) Parker of Midlothian, TX; grandsons: Brad Parker and Ryan (Starr) Parker ; great grandson, Hurley Parker; sister-in-laws: Betty Pruneau of Festus and Peggy Pruneau of CA; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded in death by brothers: Bill, Frank and Wayne Pruneau; and sister, Anna Mae Pruneau. Service was Sat, Aug 4, 2012 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Crystal City, MO

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Gerald  Thomas “Jerry”  Hudson, age 54, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Hillsboro.  He was born July 9, 1958 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Sylvia (nee Hunt) and Donald Hudson. He is survived by his wife Drusilla L. (nee Moss) Hudson, daughters Jennifer Linhorst and husband John of Crystal City, Jaimie McKeen of Hillsboro, Stephanie Mae Grove of Hillsboro and Lexi Grove of Festus, Missouri, sons Jeremy (Kate Hickman) Hudson of Crystal City, Sam Grove and Logan Grove of Crystal City, a sister Brenda Pulliam and husband Jim of Festus, brothers Ronald Hudson and wife Beth of Herculaneum, Missouri and Lynn Hudson and wife Carol of Festus and two grandchildren, Evie Mae Linhorst and Benjamin Hudson. He was a carpenter in the construction industry. Memorial Gathering from 6:00 P.M., Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus until time of Memorial Service at 7:00 P.M.

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Christine E. “Chris”  Meyer, age 89, of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born May 13, 1923 in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri the daughter of the late Mary Ann (nee Bonnarnes) and Lawrence Schmidt.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Chalmer “Diney” Meyer, brother-in-laws Donald Stolzer, Carroll Drury, Donald Edwards and Donald Fults and a sister-in-law Maybelle Meyer. She is survived by a son, Ronald J. Meyer and wife Sandra of Festus, daughters Marilyn K. Brooking and husband Bill of Festus, Joyce E. Laiben and husband Mark of Crystal City and Carla S. Harvey and husband Michael of Festus, sisters Marcella Vaughn and husband Tom of Festus, Edna G. Stolzer of Festus, Helen Politte and husband Marion of DeSoto, Missouri and Anna Marie “Mutzi” Drury of Bloomsdale, Missouri, a brother Larry Schmidt and wife Kathleen of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, a retired cook from the St. Pius X High School, the Knights of Columbus #1230 Ladies Auxiliary, the Festus/Crystal City Conservation Club and the Elks #1721 Ladies Auxiliary. Visitation 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral mass at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 3, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.  Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Memorials preferred to St. Pius X High School.

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