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Norman Paul Dvorak, Sr., age 77, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born September 23, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Nellie (nee Ryterski) and Harry Dvorak. He is survived by his wife Katherine M. (nee Hacker) Dvorak, sons Norman Dvorak, Jr. and wife Renee of New Haven, Missouri, David Dvorak of Hillsboro, Missouri and Daniel Dvorak and wife Emily of Weldon Springs, Missouri, a daughter Karen Ulrich and husband Charles of St. Louis, Missouri, a sister Angeline “Nellie” Griffin of St. Louis County, Missouri, a half-brother Larry Dvorak of Illinois, grandchildren Aaron and Emily Ulrich, Brittany Weiser and Dalton Dvorak, great-grandchildren Kylynne Kobusch and Joseph Borges. He was a member of Church of Our Lady in Festus, an Army Veteran and a retired switchman from AT&T, a member of the Knights of Columbus #1230, American Legion Post #253 and the VFW Post #3777. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M, Monday, May 7, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.  Interment in National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society.

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Amanda Dawn “Mandy” Allenbaugh, age 28, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away May 4, 2012 in Advance, MO. Born December 10, 1983 in Crystal City, MO, she was the Daughter of Jimmie Greenlee, Charleston, MO and Sharon Kay (Shoults) Smith, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Lena Shoults and Herbert Greenlee). Along with her parents she is survived by her Brother & Sister: Crystal (Arthur Rankin) Greenlee, De Soto, MO Buddy Lee (Emily Cullinane) Smith, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one brother, David Shoults). Nephews: William Rankin, Mason Rankin, and Gabriel Giancola; Niece: Breanna Cullinane. Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 @ 7 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by:  Pastor Dan Ross. Visitation: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 4 PM – 7 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Elwanda Beatrice Campbell, age 90, of Festus, Missouri formerly of Risco and Hendrickson, Missouri passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born November 2, 1921 in Parma, Missouri the daughter of the late Ethel (nee Reed) Miller and Thomas Miller.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Choat and Robert Campbell, an infant daughter Linda Lou Choat, brothers Harold Miller, Thomas “Short” Miller and Vernon Miller, and brother-in-laws James Orick and J.L. Decker. She is survived by sons Robert Choat and wife Pat of Festus, and Robert Campbell, Jr. and wife Pamela of Sierra Vista, Arizona, a daughter Judith Burton and husband Sidney of Geneva, Illinois, sisters Geneva Orick of Pacific, Missouri, Margie Decker of Bonne Terre, Missouri, a sister-in-law Mary Miller, grandchildren Robin Freeze and husband Dan, Sherry Stapleton and husband Chris, Bekki Burton, Rusty Burton and wife Laurie, Jason Burton and wife Amy, Eric Burton and wife Tara, Chris Campbell and Brian Campbell and wife Cami, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Festus. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with services at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 7, 2012 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Gary Satterfield, Pastor of Second Baptist Church in Festus and the Rev. Bob Vittoe of Festus.  Committal service and interment in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, Missouri at 3:00 P.M. Monday, May 7, 2012.  Memorials in her memory are preferred to the Second Baptist Church of Festus.

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Norman Frederick Shelley, age 85, of Pevely, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  He was born March 12, 1927 in River Mines, Missouri the son of the late Hazel Melinda (nee Thurman) and Thomas Frederick Shelley.  He is survived by his wife M. Katherine (nee Raley) Shelley, daughters Linda K. Conroy and husband Wayne of Ogden, Utah, Kimberly Shelley of Alton, Illinois, Carla Cordell and husband Mike of Chesterfield, Missouri and Carita Arnold of St. Louis, Missouri, a son David L. Bess and wife Cindy of Arnold, Missouri, a brother Aaron “Dale” Shelley and wife Shelby of DeSoto, Missouri, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Steven F. Shelley, brothers Billie Burke Shelley, Thomas Delno Shelley and Donald Gene Shelley, and an infant sister Norma Ruth Shelley. He was the owner/operator of Shelley Drugs in Herculaneum, Missouri and Crystal City.  He also had worked for Doe Run Lead Company in Herculaneum and had attended Radiant Life Pentecostal Church in Festus, Missouri. A memorial gathering will begin at 1:00 P.M. with a memorial service at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, officiated by Rev. Randy Gray, pastor of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church in Festus.  Memorials in his memory are preferred to the Salvation Army or the Shriners Hospital for Children.

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Robert N. "Robb" Jett, age 54, entered into rest May 7, 2012 at St Anthony's Medical Center, St Louis. He was born Oct 20, 1957, in Crystal City, MO, to Shirley Rutledge of Belleville, IL and the late Robert Jett. He had worked as a fork lift operator at Schroeder & Tremayne, St Louis. He is survived by his wife, Tina (Sheppard) Jett; mother, Shirley Rutledge; sons: Brandon (Katie) Jett, Jason (Heather) Jett and Logan Jett; sisters: Kelly Beaubein and Jennifer (Ed) Siminuch; and 4 grandchildren: Austin, Megan, Kellan and Rowan. Memorial Service was Thur, May 10, 2012 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus.

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Matthew John Pooker, age 29, of Festus and Jackson, Missouri passed away suddenly Monday, May 7, 2012 in Jackson.  He was born December 7, 1982 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of Norman H. and Lois (nee Niemann) Pooker of Festus. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister Rebecca Pooker of Bozeman, Montana, grandparents Laurel and Eunice Niemann of Flagler, Colorado and Edna Pooker of Festus, aunts Bernice Nissen and husband Bob, Evie Brassie, Janice Koopman and husband Dave, Carolyn Stevens and husband Randy, Sharon Stevens and husband Bart and Loraine Saffer and husband Roger, numerous cousins, other family and friends. He is preceded in death by a grandfather Harold Pooker. He was a baptized and confirmed member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro and the American Society of Civil Engineering.  He was a 2001 graduate of Hillsboro High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Missouri – Rolla where he received his Masters Degree.   He was a project engineer with Penzel Construction Co. in Jackson and a partner in Pooker Excavating and Grading LLC of Festus.Visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 11, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Then at Zion Lutheran Church of Hillsboro after 9:00 A.M. with funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 12, 2012, officiated by Rev. Gary Schulte, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church.  Interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery of Hillsboro.  In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Dakota Boys Ranch of Minot, North Dakota, through Zion Lutheran Church of Hillsboro or the Matthew Pooker Scholarship Fund at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri.

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C. Marguerite “Mickey” Dunn, age 89, of Herculaneum, Missouri formerly of St. Louis, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at her residence.  She was born August 6, 1922 in Collinsville, Illinois the daughter of the late Cecilia (nee Arth) and Arthur Sullivan.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband George D. Dunn, a daughter Mary Marguerite Dunn, who died in infancy, son-in-laws Jerry Warren and Ken Gehner, brothers Robert and Arthur Sullivan and a granddaughter Kristine Schell. She is survived by sons Michael Dunn and wife Rosie of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Timothy Dunn and wife Carey Beth of Foristell, Missouri and Thomas Dunn of St. Charles, Missouri, daughters Kathleen Woodard of Herculaneum, Theresa Warren of Herculaneum, Rose Ann Gehner of Camden, Missouri and Margaret Keith and husband Tim of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, a registered nurse at the May Company Department Store and a nurse at what was once St. John’s Hospital, now Mercy Hospital, a member of the St. John’s Nursing Alumni and the VFW Auxiliary. Visitation Monday, May 14, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with Funeral Mass at 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.  Interment in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Collinsville, Illinois.  Memorials preferred to the AMVET Post # 48 Ladies Auxiliary, DeSoto, Missouri  63020.

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Jerome J. “Jerry” Johnstone, age 61, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at St. Joseph’s West Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born September 28, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Helen L. (nee Schulze) and James R. Johnstone. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Keplinger) Johnstone, son Matthew Johnstone and wife Suzanne of Silex, Missouri, grandsons Colton and Jarett Johnstone of Silex, a brother John C. Johnstone and wife Janet M. of Arnold, Missouri,  a sister Kate Elizabeth Gilson, his mother-in-law Vivian Keplinger of Columbus, Ohio and a sister-in-law Ruth Chavez of Columbus. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother James Johnstone. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He worked at Graphic Packaging in St. Louis.  He also had been a long motion picture projectionist, having worked at the Twin City Cinema in Crystal City, the LaJade Cinema in Festus, Missouri and numerous other cinemas in the greater St. Louis area.  He was a member of Local #143 motion picture machine operators union and had attended the First United Methodist Church of Festus/Crystal City. Visitation Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Gary Grey, pastor of First United Methodist Church.  Interment in National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials in his memory are preferred to the First United Methodist Church of Festus/Crystal City.

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Kenneth Eugene Hill, age 69 of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at his residence.  He was born September 23, 1942 in Huzzah, Missouri the son of the late Betty (nee Johnson) and Virgil Hill. He is survived by his wife Janet K. (nee Hartsell) Hill, daughters Angela Mayes and husband D’Antay of Festus and Vlenda Dornseif and husband Thomas of Florida, a son Kyle Hill and wife Anna of Festus, brothers Bill Hill of Festus, David Hill and wife Theresa of Cedar Hill, Missouri, sisters Carol Roth and husband Don of Bloomsdale, Missouri and Mary Davis of Festus, grandchildren Cameron Hill, Marley Mayes, David, Amanda and Mylissa Dornseif. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers Donald Hill and Jimmy Hill and a granddaughter Emma Hill. He was a painter for Kenworth-St. Louis located in Fenton, Missouri. Memorial Gathering Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. officiated by Rev. Randy Casey of Festus, Missouri.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

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Emma Aletha “Imogene” Kasten, age 90 of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Monday May 14, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born March 1, 1922 in Ellenville, New York the daughter of the late Elsie (nee Mason) and James Mansfield.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Allen “Bud” Kasten and three sisters Gladys Smith, Daisy Lewis and Virginia Berryann. She is survived by a daughter A. Patricia Parsons of Festus, Missouri, sons Edward A. Kasten of Festus and Oscar James “Jim” Kasten and wife Tina Jo of Herculaneum, grandchildren Erin Kasten and husband Don Daniel, Carrie Lacy and husband James, Ryun Kasten and wife Amy, Jeanna (Rose) Kasten, Mary Rebecca Kasten, Lewis Kasten and wife Jamie, Scott Parsons and wife Elisa, Jeff Parsons and wife Wendy, Tara Price and husband Steve and ten great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church of Jefferson County in DeSoto, Missouri, a nurse in the United States Navy during World War II, a nurse for the Dunklin R-5 School District and a member of the Jefferson County Nurses Association. Visitation from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri with funeral services at the funeral home at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 officiated by Associate Pastor Ron John, Youth Pastor of Victory Church in Pevely, Missouri.  Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.  Memorials preferred to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

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Erna V. Martin, age 88, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born May 3, 1924 in Antonia, Missouri the daughter of the late Julie (nee Schlueter) and Henry Kraus. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Victor Martin, daughters Nelda Martin of Pevely, Jewell Edwards and husband Ed of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Pamla Atkins and husband Wayne of Nelson, Missouri, a son Steven Martin and wife Patricia of Pevely, sisters Olivia Eichorn of Altenburg, Missouri and Alta Schmidt of Barnhart, Missouri, a brother Norvill Kraus and wife Joyce of Antonia, grandchildren Paul Atkins, Henry Atkins and wife Heather, Danora Doe and husband Brian, Katina Kraatz and husband Jim, Edwin Edwards III, Andrew Martin and wife Lorri, Richard Martin and Rachel Martin, and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brother-in-laws Paul Eichorn and Jacob Schmidt. She was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely where she had been active with the Altar and Women’s Guilds.  Early in life she attended and graduated from the Molder Beauty College where she received her beautician’s license and worked with her two sisters at their beauty shop in Imperial.  She later worked at Haefner’s Greenhouse in Mehlville.  She was a devoted homemaker, gardener and farmer with the Martin family farm. Visitation will begin 1:00 P.M. Sunday, May 20, 2012 with funeral services at 4:00 P.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely, officiated by Dr. W. Mart Thompson, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church.  Interment in Antonia Cemetery.  Memorials in her memory may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church of Pevely. Arrangements under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.

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Dorothy E. Schulte, age 95, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center in Crystal City, Missouri.  She was born October 13, 1916 in Herculaneum, Missouri the daughter of the late Ann (nee Juliette) and John Gilbert. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Pete Schulte, brothers Charles, Emmett, Curtis, Ernest, John, Donald and Dubart Gilbert, sisters Bernice and Ruth Gilbert and a brother-in-law William Rabe.  She is survived by her daughter Ruth Yeida and husband Bill of Crystal City, her son John G. French and wife Donna of Crystal City, sister Doris Rabe of Crystal City, sister-in-laws Elizabeth Gilbert and Doris Gilbert, 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Herculaneum and a past president of the Festus-Crystal City Art Guild.Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, May 21, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri with funeral services at the funeral home 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, officiated by Fr. Joseph Wormek, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City and Assumption Catholic Church in Herculaneum.  Interment in Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Herculaneum.  Memorials in her memory are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Elizabeth M. "Betty" Newbold, age 96, of Imperial, MO entered into rest on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at her residence. She was born on August 5, 1915, in Flat River, Missouri to the late James and Virgie (Allen) Duemler. She was married to the late Denver Newbold. She is survived by her daughters: Patricia (Rich) Tamborski of Pittsburg, CA and Betty Green of Imperial, MO, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren and a sister: Hallie Fiala. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son: William Newbold and a sister: Eugenia "Jean" Haddock. She was a former welder for Knapp Monarch Electric. She enjoyed reading and crocheting. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:00 am at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus, MO.Visitation from 10am-11am. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Mercy Hospice, 615 South New Ballas Road, St Louis, MO 63141

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Sheila C. Beesley, age: 61 of De Soto, MO, passed away May 22, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born August 21, 1950 in Potosi, Missouri, she was the Daughter of the late Raymond and Goldie (nee Sancegrow) Douglas. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late David Allen Beesley, Sr. She is survived by her Children: David (Shari) Beesley, Jr., McKinney, TX and Christopher Dale Beesley, Moberly, MO; Brothers & Sisters: George (Carolyn) Douglas, Columbia, MO, Carol (Jim) Benton, De Soto, MO, Luella (Bill) Yagge, De Soto, MO, Eddie (Gerry) Douglas, Gerald, MO, Shirley Branscum, Leslie, MO; Grandchildren: 10; Great Grandchildren: 6. No visitation or services were held. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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John Charles “Jed” Jedlicka, age 71 of Pevely, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home.  He was born February 13, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Veronica (nee Dabin) and John Joseph Jedlicka. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Todd) Jedlicka, daughters Emily Latzka and husband Jason of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Amanda Custer and husband Adam of Lancaster, Ohio, sisters Joan Medeiros and husband Glenn of Fenton, Missouri and Jeanine Germeroth and husband Norman of Lebanon, Missouri, four grandchildren William Todd Custer, Benjamin Robert Custer, Colette Opal Latzka and Camilla James Latzka and his mother-in-law Opal M. Todd of Pevely, Missouri, beloved nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Desmond “Bill” Todd and brother-in-law Dr. William R. Todd. He was a veteran of the United States Navy submarine service during the Vietnam era, a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla, a nuclear engineer, a sales engineer of industrial products, science teacher, a current student at the Covenant Theological Seminary and a minister at New Offenburg Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri and then after 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 25, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Herculaneum/Pevely, Missouri officiated by Lynn Ragsdale of Webb City, Missouri.  Interment in National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to Christians’ Haven Children’s Home, P.O. Box 369, Webb City, Missouri 64870 or the Dr. William R. Todd Memorial Scholarship at Jefferson College Foundation, Hillsboro, Missouri.

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Emily Gail Resinger, age 74 of Beaverton, Oregon, formerly of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon.  She was born June 3, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Wilma “Billie” (nee Bartlett) and Leo Ernest Resinger. She is survived by her sister Sue Yerkes and husband Arthur of Beaverton, Oregon, nephews John Yerkes of Beaverton, Oregon and A.W. Yerkes of San Francisco, California and extended family and friends. She was a retired secretary for a glass company and a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Crystal City. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Missouri with funeral services at the funeral home Monday, June 4, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. officiated by Rev. Jack King, Pastor of Good News Community Church in Festus. Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri.

James Edward Dayton, age 61, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 in Jefferson County, Missouri.  He was born August 27, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Violet (nee Howard) and John Dayton. He is survived by his wife Debbie (nee Fadler) Dayton, a son Colby Dayton of Chesterfield, Michigan, a daughter Krystal Bingham and husband Greg Patterson of Festus, mother and father-in-law Glenda and Delbert Fadler, brother-in-law Rowdy Fadler and wife Brenda, best friend Billie Ventura, beloved pet Miss Libby Dayton, brothers Ralph Schwartz and wife Duann of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Ray Dayton and wife Vickie of Geneseo, Illinois, John Dayton of Birmingham, Alabama and Larry Dayton of St. Roberts, Missouri, sisters Linda Rueter of Bowling Green, Sharon Rovanbolenberg of Renose, Iowa, Sherrie Lynn of Iowa and Laura LaRose of Adrienne, Missouri. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother-in-law Rodney Fadler. He was an operator with the Chrysler Auto Plants and a member of the United Auto Workers Union.  He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and with the  Missouri Army National Guard for seventeen years, and was an avid motorcyclist.  Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Funeral services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the funeral home with Rev. Randy Gray, pastor of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church in Festus, officiating.  Interment with full military honors in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri.  Memorials in his memory are preferred to the Veterans Administration St. Louis Fisher House.

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Gladys M. Schwaegerle, age: 91 of De Soto, Missouri, passed away May 24, 2012 at The Villa’s, De Soto, MO. She was Manager Self Service Bargain Store, De Soto, MO. Born July 25, 1920 in De Soto, MO, she was the Daughter of the late Hugh P. and Mary (nee Rodgers) Tibbitts. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late Norman “Jim” Schwaegerle. She is survived Donna (Bill) Knorpp, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by siblings, William Tibbitts, Harvey Tibbitts, Clara Stroup, and Bea Wall); Grandchildren: Bob Knorpp, Cape Girardeau, MO and William Knorpp, Harrisonburg, VA. Funeral Service: Saturday, May 26, 2012 @ 1:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Gene Moses. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 11 AM – 1 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Jesse M. Kenuam, 44, Bloomsdale, died May 18, 2012, in Bloomsdale.  Mr. Kenuam was a diesel mechanic for Armor Equipment. Born DEC 8, 1967, he was the son of Henry Kenuam, Sr. of DeSoto and Maggie (Watson) Kenuam of DeSoto. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne (McKay) Kenuam of Arnold; three sons: Steve (Shelly) Yates of Herculaneum, Jason (Sara) Yates of Valley Park and Ronnie (Christie) Siebert of Tennessee; two daughters: Michelle (Ed) Lunders of O'Fallon and Alecia Siebert of Herculaneum; three brothers: Henry (Dawn) Kenuam, Jr., of DeSoto, James (Mandy) Kenuam of DeSoto and Ronnie Kenuam of DeSoto and seven grandchildren: Ashley, Jackson, Ava, Dalten, Landen, Kamden and Kyndal.<br><br> Funeral services were held May 22 at the Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Bob Thebeau.  Burial was in the Crest Lawn Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve.  Memorials may be made to the family.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home. 

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Alfred F. "Al" Chapman, 75, DeSoto, died May 19, 2012, in the The Villas Nursing Home in DeSoto.  Mr Chapman was a TV repairman.  Born Sept. 1, 1936, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late John Chapman and Minnett (Hill) Chapman.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon A Chapman. He is survived by two sons:  Alfred (Tina) Chapman of DeSoto and Jimmie (Patricia) Chapman of Perryville: and three daughters: Sharon Shoults of DeSoto, Arlene (Ernie) White of St. Louis and Sally (Joe) Huskey of Missouri.  He was preceded in death by six brothers:  Fred, David, Charlie, Richard, Harry and Edward Chapman; and three sisters: Dorothy Chapman, Reba Wagonblast and Wilma Chapman. Funeral services were held May 23 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Derek Jones.  Burial was in the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto.  Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.

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Mary VivaLee Biesemeyer, age 77, of Pevely, Missouri passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at her residence.  She was born July 13, 1934 in Kings Mill, Arkansas the daughter of the late Mary (nee Shands) and Joseph Goodman.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert Louis “Bob” Biesemeyer and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by sons Richard Louis “Rick” Biesemeyer and wife Anita Gay of Herculaneum, Missouri, Kevin Wayne Biesemeyer of Pevely, a daughter Lisa Ann Ingram of Herculaneum, a brother John Goodman and wife Rita of Melbourne, Arkansas, a sister Jeanne Jackson of Evening Shade, Arkansas, grandchildren Nina Elaice Valdez, Adam Richard Biesemeyer and wife Courtnie, Corri Lynn Biesemeyer, Tasha Lee Ingram and a great-granddaughter Nevaeh Valdez. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, May 28, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, Pevely then from 9:00 A.M.until time of service at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Horine, 2339 School Drive, Pevely, officiated by Minister Chris S. Goodwin.  Interment in Sandy Cemetery of Hillsboro, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

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William D. “Bill” Martin, Age: 90, of De Soto, MO, passed away May 25, 2012 at Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, MO. Bill worked in the Refrigeration business in California most of his adult life; also worked at Wal-Mart, De Soto, MO. Born August. 29, 1921 in Fertile, MO, he was the Son of the late Charles A. and Rosa (nee Yates) Martin. He was also preceded in death by his Wife, the late Verna (Politte) Sullivan and Step-Daughter: Donna Boyer. He is survived by Brothers & Sisters: Sam (Betty) Martin, Hillsboro, MO, Walter (Geraldine) Martin, Cadet, MO, Sister-in-Law: Jean Bliss (Junior) Knight, De Soto, MO, Brother-in-Law: John Price, Cadet, MO (preceded in death by three sisters, Cleta Cornegie, Charlene Graham, and Carolyn Sloan Beno; four brothers, John, Robert, Art, and Bud Martin); Step-Grandchildren: 3, Kathy (Bill) Masson, Potosi, MO; Stephanie Boyer, Valle Lake; and Larry (Debbie) Boyer, Yukon, OK; also survived by Step-Great; Grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and cousins (preceded in death by step-grandson, Alvie “Bo” Boyer). Organizations: De Soto Elks #689, AmVets Post #48, VFW Post #1831; 1941 graduate of De Soto High School; U.S. Army Veteran serving in Normandy Invasion in WWII. Graveside Service: Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM @ Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Officiated by: Rev. Gene Moses. Place of Inurnment: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Janice Lynn Manning, Age: 62, of Festus, MO, passed away May 27, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. She was a Machine Operator for A.T.I. and was very proud to have earned her real estate license. Born January 10, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the Daughter of the late Clarence and Peggy (nee Driefus) Bowe. She was also preceded in death by her Husand, the late Robert Manning. She is survived by her Children: Carrie (Gerald) Bouchard, Pacific, MO, Amy (Tom) Hollmann, Malden, MO, Sarah Manning, Festus, MO (preceded in death by one son, Brian Dorenkemp) 3 Step-Children: Sandra Gillam, De Soto, MO; Ron (Gail) Manning, De Soto, MO and Richard (Crystal) Manning, Park Hills, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Barbara Brosh, Festus, MO, Jackie (Joe) Callahan, Byrnes Mill, MO, Sandy (Gil) Perez, St. Petersburg, FL, Terry Mesey, Alton, IL, Jim (Diane) Bowe, Arnold, MO; Sister-in-Law: Betty Bowe, Hillsboro, MO (preceded in death by one sister, Kathleen Bowe and one brother, Michael Bowe); Grandchildren: Christopher, Bryan, Kristian, Kamden, Gabriella, Amanda, Emily, Jody, Shane, Dustin, and Brady (preceded in death by one grandchild, Jessica). Memorial Service: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Pastor Alan Amos. Memorial Gathering: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 11 AM – 1 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

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Norman  Douglas Charleville, Sr., age 80, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born January 26, 1932 in Crystal City, Missouri, the son of the late Marie (nee Carron) and Jesse Charleville. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Barbara (nee Akers) Charleville, sons Norman “Doug” (Maribel) Charleville, Jr. of Norfolk, Virginia and Jeff Charleville of Festus, daughters Cheri (Dena Hibbard) Charleville of Festus and Elizabeth (Rich) Gantner of DeSoto, Missouri, sister Ann (the late Harvey) Becker of Festus, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Lanny M. (Marian “Sue” survives of Festus) Charleville, sisters Catherine (the late William H.) Schumer, Delores (the late James) Mira, Gertrude Courtney, Rachel Charleville and Jessie Charleville. He worked as a machinist retiring from Sunnen Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri and later for Fasco in southwest Missouri. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.  Funeral services 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 1, 2012 at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Tony Townley, Pastor of  Wesley Memorial and Plattin United Methodist Churches.  Interment in Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery in Festus.  Memorials in lieu of flowers are preferred to the USO.     

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Mary S. O’Neail, Age: 83, of Farmington, MO, passed away May 28, 2012 at Mineral Area Medical Center in Farmington, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born April 7, 1929 in De Soto, MO, he was the Son of the late Howard and Alta (nee Maness) DeClue. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, the late Ernest O’Neail. She is survived by her children: Linda (Danny) Burns, Valles Mines, MO; Beverly (Bud) Burns, Bonne Terre, MO; Leatha Fay (Alan) Rayl, Potosi, MO; Sandra (Joe) Heuer, De Soto, MO; Jay (Debbie) O’Neail, Farmington, MO; Steve (Lisa) O’Neail, Bismarck, MO; Rodney (Ramona) O’Neail, Frankclay, MO; Randy (Angela) O’Neail, Valles Mines, MO; Michael (Susan) O’Neail, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Sue O’Neail); Brothers & Sisters: Thomas (Carol) DeClue, De Soto, MO; Norma Northcutt, St. Louis, MO; Norine Rayburn, Bonne Terre, MO; Patricia (Joe) Bryant, De Soto, MO; Shirley Gueer, Bonne Terre, MO; and Connie (Charles) Burns, Valles Mines, MO (preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Rodney, and Eugene DeClue) ;Grandchildren: 39 (preceded in death by one grandson, Joey Heuer); Several Great Grandchildren; Several Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service: Friday, June 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Stanley Collins. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, May 31, 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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Garry Franklin Key, age 66 of Barnhart, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County, Missouri.  He was born October 13, 1945 in Kennett, Missouri the son of the late Lena (nee Snipes) and Charley Key. He is survived by his wife Laura “Kaye” (nee Rollins) Key, daughters Tammy Engelbach and husband Robert of Barnhart and Kristell Key of Barnhart, a son Steven Key and wife Heather of Phoenix, Arizona, a sister Jerris Waddell of Kennett and brother Don Key and wife Thelma of Kennett, grandchildren Jarred Engelbach and fianc Heather, Brent (friend Lexi) Engelbach, Geordan and Jakob Key, Bryanne, Alexyus, Atreyu and Josiah McCallister and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He retired after 32 years as a truck driver for Complete Auto Transit of St. Louis, now Allied Systems of Wentzville, Missouri.  He was a member of Teamsters Local #604 retirees club. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, June 1, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri.  Funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Michael Holland, Minister with Radiant Life Pentecostal Church of Festus, Missouri.  Interment in Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart, Missouri.  Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

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Chester Parker, Age: 89, of De Soto, MO, passed away May 30, 2012 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. He was a Machinist for General Metal Products. Born March 9, 1923 in Ellington, MO, he was the Son of the late Earnest and Ethel Grace (nee Mock) Parker. He was also preceded in death by former wife, Michaleen Parker. He is survived by his children: Gary Ray (Sharon) Parker, Bonne Terre, MO, Midream (Bill) DeBold, Sunset Hills, MO, Thimothy (Mary Jane) Parker, Edina, MO, Daughter-in-Law: Teresa Parker, LaBelle, MO, (preceded in death by one son, Chester Eugene Parker); Brothers & Sisters: James Parker, De Soto, MO, Jerry Parker, Hillsboro, MO, Lowel Parker, Eugene, OR, Kathleen Nelson, Salem, MO, Linda Manson, Hillsboro, MO, Marsha Gabel, Salem, MO (preceded in death by two brothers, Glenwood Parker and Truman Parker; two sisters, Virginia McBrearty, and Helen Parker); Grandchildren: 8 (preceded in death by two grandchildren, Brian Parker and Parker DeBold Weber); Great Grandchildren: Several. Member of Church: First Free Will Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Organizations: I. A. of M. #9. Funeral Service: Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM at First Free Will Baptist Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by:  Bro. Bob Thebeau. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Friday, June 1, 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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Charles Edward Standridge, age 79 of Cadet, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his residence in Cadet. He was born May 26, 1933 in Paducah, Kentucky the son of the late Bobbie Leila (nee Smith) and Mac Charles Standridge. He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Chott) Standridge, son Todd Standridge of Cadet, daughters Diana Henricks and husband Rick of Cadet, Betty Weisler Standridge of Arnold, Missouri and Tina Davis and husband Shane of Bloomsdale, Missouri, sister Earlene Walters of St. Louis, Missouri, grandchildren Jessica Weisler-Bryant and husband Dan, Casey Davis, Charles Henricks, Dylan Henricks, Quentin Henricks, Ryan Weisler-Hitchcock and Christin Davis. He worked in maintenance at the Kickham Boiler Maker Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri.

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Paul Wayne Grobe, age 85, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri.   He was born November 8, 1926 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late Mary Jane (nee Vinyard) and Lester August Grobe. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn G. (nee Green) Grobe, a brother Dallard Grobe, sisters Betty Lewis and Rose “Isabel” Propst and brother-in-laws Gilbert Dallas, Bert Baldwin and Thomas Lewis. He is survived by sons Russell Grobe and wife Doris of Hillsboro, Missouri and Scot Grobe and wife Lola of Herculaneum, brothers Gerald Grobe and wife Sue of Festus, Missouri and Darrell Grobe and wife Jackie of Festus, sisters Shirley Hunt and husband John of Festus, Marie Dallas of DeSoto, Missouri and Evabel Baldwin of Kennesaw, Georgia, a brother-in-law Ralph E. Propst of Festus, grandchildren Nancy Boeckstiegel and husband Richard, Mary Grobe, Gregory Grobe, Paul Grobe, Brian Grobe, Heather Hopen and husband Doug, Nathan Reese, Daniel Courtway and Kelsie Courtway, great-grandchildren, Gavyn, Sophia and Cadyn Boeckstiegel, McKenzie Hopen, Karter and Zoey Reese. He was a WWII United States Army Veteran, a member of the First Baptist Church of Herculaneum/Pevely, Missouri, a retired glassworker from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Crystal City, a member of VFW Post #3777, a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge #338 of Herculaneum, a founding member of the Plattin Boat Club (formerly the Jefferson County Boat Club), a Boy Scout Leader and Little League Coach. Visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 4, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with services at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 officiated by Rev. Jeff Purvis, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Herculaneum/Pevely. Interment in Herculaneum Cemetery.  Memorials preferred to the Next Step for Life, the Dick Bennett Memorial Fund, 1615 Vine School Road, Herculaneum, Missouri or the First Baptist Church of Herculaneum/Pevely, Missouri.    

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