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November 2012 Obituaries |
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Susan Diane Guzy,
age 52, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November
1, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal
City, Missouri.
She was born July 7, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri the
daughter of Glenda (nee Howell) Wilfong of Festus and the
late Alvin “Ray” Wilfong. She is survived by her husband Ray
Guzy, a brother Mark Wilfong and wife Carol Ann of Iowa, her
sister Debbie Hampton and husband Wade of Festus, nieces and
nephews Erin Wilfong, Chris Wilfong and wife Ashley, Ethan
and Renae Hampton, Michael Ray Wilfong, great-nephews
Cameron and Noah Wilfong, a great-niece Kristionna Renee
Wilfong and her beloved cat Ottis. In addition to her father
she is preceded in death by a brother Michael Dean Wilfong.
She was a long-time bus driver for the Festus Public
Schools. Visitation 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday,
November 3, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with
funeral services at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 4, 2012 at
the funeral home officiated by Rev. Jack King, Pastor of
Good News Community Church of Festus. Interment in
Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery in Festus.
Memorials preferred to Operation Christmas Child of
Samaritan’s Purse International Relief, P.O. Box 3000,
Boone, NC
28607. |
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Lois Irene Horton,
age 82, of Rolla, Missouri, formerly of Barnhart,
passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her Rolla
residence. Born on November 4, 1929, in Corvallis, Oregon to
the late Gaylord M. and Ethel M. (Fairchild) Felton. In
addition to her parents,she was preceded in death by her
husband: Lawrence C. Horton who passed away in 1981,
brother: Gaylord "Bud" Felton and sister: Bernice Kibble. .
She is survived by her sons: John (Becky) Horton of
Chattanooga, TN, James (Jackie) Horton of Columbus,GA,
Timothy (Bonnie) Horton of Chicago,IL and Thomas (Sara)
Horton of Decatur, AL,daughters Becka (Jessie) Rich of
Barnhart, MO and Laura (Timothy) Noblin of Rolla, MO, 13
grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother: James
(Maggie) Felton of Eugene, OR, and sister: Evelyn (the late
Dale) Elliott of Eugene, OR. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Second Baptist Church of Festus. She enjoyed
singing, oil painting, reading, word puzzles, sewing and
crocheting blankets for her grandchildren. Memorials
preferred to Living Springs Camp,care of Second Baptist
Church, 723 Horine Road, FEstus, MO 63028.
Funeral service to be held on Monday, November 5 at
1pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Visitation Monday
from 10am-1pm. Interment Barrancas National Cemetery in
Pensacola, FL. |
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Wiley Clark “Pat” LaFloure,
age 76, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Thursday,
November 1, 2012 at his home.
He was born March 18, 1936 in Festus, Missouri, the
son of the late Mildred (nee Vaughn) and Ardell LaFloure. He
is survived by his wife Mary Lou (nee Renfro) LaFloure, sons
Thomas A. (Charlotte Ferrell) LaFloure of St. Louis,
Missouri and James LaFloure of DeSoto, Missouri, his
daughter Michelle (Greg) Spencer of Arnold, Missouri,
grandchildren James LaFloure Jr., Jeffrey Coleman, Jessica
(Gary) Hite and Shawna Via, great-grandson Gavin Hite and
cousin Rebecca Canepa. In addition to his parents he is
preceded in death by a grandson Russell LaFloure. He was a
retired sheet metal inspector from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing
Aircraft after 38 years of service.
His greatest interests were his family and fishing,
both brought him much pleasure. A memorial gathering will
begin at 9:00 A.M. with memorial service at 11:00 A.M.
Monday, November 5, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus,
officiated by Rev. Terry Crank, pastor of Hematite Christian
Church in Hematite, Missouri.
Memorials in his memory are preferred to the Special
Olympics or the Ozark Food Pantry. |
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Michael Lee Mitchell,
Age: 37, of
Hillsboro, MO, passed away November 1, 2012 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO. He was a
Laborer at Alpha Fencing. Born October 10, 1975 in St.
Louis, MO, he was the Son of the late Jimmy R. Mitchell and
Priscilla F. (Parker) Mitchell Jackson and was also preceded
in death by step-father, Buck Jackson. He is survived by his
Wife: Lisa (nee Huskey) Mitchell, Hillsboro, MO, Children:
Brandon Mitchell, Hillsboro, MO and Kayla Mitchell,
Hillsboro, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Sherry Speirs, Hillsboro,
MO, Shannon Frederick, Hillsboro, MO, Steven R. Mitchell,
Hillsboro, MO, (preceded in death by one sister, Debra D.
Mitchell; one brother, Eddie J. Mitchell). Funeral Service:
Monday, November 5, 2012 at 7 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Gene Moses. Visitation:
Monday, November 5, 2012 from 5 PM – 7 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the
Family. Funeral arrangements under the direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Robert Edward Nahlik,
age 78 of Rogersville, Missouri, formerly of Crystal City,
Missouri passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Jordan
Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rogersville.
He was born October 8, 1934 in Arnold, Missouri the
son of the late Mildred (nee Frederitzi) and Edward Nahlik.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by
his wife Carol (nee Hoefer) Nahlik and a son Robert R.
“Butch” Nahlik. He is survived by daughters Shelley
Langhofer and husband Dan of Rogersville and Cindi Lembeck
and husband Mike of Valley Park, Missouri, a brother Charles
Nahlik and wife Faith of House Springs, Missouri, a
sister-in-law Edna Hoefer of St. Louis, Missouri,
grandchildren Hunter Abbey and wife Katie, Joshua and
Eric Lembeck and a great-grandchild Marin Abbey. He was the
owner/operator of Roca Bait Shop, the Director of the
Jefferson County Law Enforcement Training Academy, former
Crystal City Police Officer and a member of the American
Legion Post #253. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday,
November 4, 2012 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in
Pevely, Missouri with funeral services to be conducted at
11:00 A.M. Monday, November 5, 2012 at the funeral home.
Interment in Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart,
Missouri.
Memorials preferred to the American Legion Post #253
Baseball Program. |
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Mary "Jackie" Mantz,
72, of DeSoto, entered into rest on November 2,
2012 at St. Anthony's deGreeff Hospice in St. Louis County.
She was a homemaker, a doll collector and she loved arts &
crafts and working with her hands. Born in St. Louis,
Missouri on May 2, 1940; the daughter of the late Frank and
Lillian "Horn" Novak. She leaves behind her loving husband
of 53 years, Jimmy G. Mantz of DeSoto. In addition to her
husband she is survived by a granddaughter, Crystal (Matt
Davis) Gallaghen of Hillsboro; three great-grandsons: Dylan,
Parker and Hunter; a sister, Judy Houilan of Arnold; a
niece, Carrie Ann Robinson of Hillsboro; a nephew, Timothy
Houilan of Arnold; and a great niece, Kaitlyn Robinson. She
was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Patricia
A. Puccinelli and a brother, Gerald Novak.
Visitation: Date: Tuesday, 11/06/2012 Time: 11:00am -
1:00pm.
Visitation Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto
Chapel.
Service: Date: Tuesday, 11/06/2012 Time: 1:00pm.
Service Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.
Interment: Peaceful Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto , MO.
Deacon Ed Boyer will be officiating the funeral service.
Dontations: Humane Society of Missouri. Development Office,
1201 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1431 |
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Gerald Lee Buatte,
age 74, of Festus, Missouri, formerly of Ste. Genevieve,
Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 at his
home. He was
born December 16, 1937 in Kaskaskia, Illinois, the son of
the late Irene (nee Moll) and Vallie Buatte. He is survived
by his wife L. Jeweldean (nee Graham) Adams Buatte,
daughters Lisa Fleeman and husband Jeff of Bloomsdale,
Missouri, Serena Adams-Bolden and husband Jim of Pevely,
Missouri and Andrea Sue Adams-Hackmann and husband Gary of
Dittmer, Missouri, son Scott Adams of Festus, a sister
Beverly Ann Stark and husband Gary of Cabot, Arkansas,
grandchildren Megan and Logan Fleeman, Jessie Kate Bolden
and Jamie Beckermann and husband Nathan. In addition to his
parents he was preceded in death by a sister Barbara Ann
Feltz and her husband Bob. He was retired from the
Mississippi Lime Company in Ste. Genevieve, a member of the
Mississippi River Eagles Club #4341 and had served 8 years
in the Missouri Army National Guard. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to
8:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with funeral services
1:30 P.M. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral
Home in Festus, officiated by Pastor Jeff Fleeman of
Bethlehem Baptist Church of Dittmer.
Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal
City, Missouri. Memorials
in his memory are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association. |
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Barbara Coleman Steel
(nee Miller), age 80, of Pacific, Missouri, passed away on
November 3, 2012, in Fenton, Missouri. She was born July 8,
1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a retired
office manager for Biocold Environmental. She is one of
Jehovah’s Witnesses and attended the Kingdom Hall, De Soto,
Missouri and Yuma Arizona. She is survived by, Son-Jerry
(Sharon) Steel, of Yuma, Arizona; Daughter-Julie Standley
(Michael) of Hillsboro, Missouri; Son-Tom (Mary) Steel, of
Union, Missouri; Brother-Michael (Theresa) Miller, of Yuma,
Arizona. Also survived by her Grandchildren, Brian Steel,
Ann Steel-Johnson, Melissa Alexander, Eric Standley, Katie
Dean, Madisen Watson, Levin Steel, and Anthony Steel. Her
Great Grandchildren, Emma Steel, Elisha & Elsie Steel,
Elizabeth, Natalie, and Julie Ann Alexander, Carter Standley
and Audrey Dean. Memorial Service-Wednesday November 07,
2012, at the Kingdom Hall in De Soto, Missouri. Memorials
to- World Wide Work would be appreciated by the family. |
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Reba W. Cooksey,
age 71, of Festus, MO entered into rest on Sunday, November
4, 2012 at her residence. Born on June 9, 1941, in
Hackleberg, AL to the late Lon and Eva (Cochran) Higgins.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years: Donald J.
Cooksey of Festus, MO, sons: Dan (Madonna) Cooksey of
Festus, MO and David (Krista) Cooksey of Festus, MO,
daughters: Donna Houpt of St Louis MO, Kelli (Bruce) Frana
of Festus, MO and Vicki (Eric) Merrell of Festus, MO,
grandchildren: Dusin, Jamie, Teresa, Angie, Melissa,
Lindsey, Don, Lauren, Krista, Kasey, Matthew, Sean, Cody and
Amber, great grandchildren: Tylan, Kailey, Michael, Julia,
Rylie and Payton, sisters: Mae (Hollis) Garrett of
Millstadt, IL, Faye HIggins of Festus, MO and Doris (Al)
Homer of Pevely, MO and sister in law: Geraldine (Norman)
Vessell of Festus, MO. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her brother: Jim Higgins and sister:
Helen Higgins. She was a waitress for 50 years for
Theodoro's Restaurant and most recently at Bob Evans in
Festus. She enjoyed traveliing, shopping and spending time
with her family.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, Noember 8, 2012
at 11am at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus with Reverend Dr.
W Mart Thompson officiating. Visitation was Wednesday from
4-8pm. Interment at Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery.
Donations preferred to the National MPS Society, PO Box
14686, Durham, NC 27709 |
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Joan Martha Holt,
age 64, of Pevely, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 4,
2012 at Barnes/Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born November 13, 1947 in St. Louis,
Missouri, the daughter of the late Mary (nee Kozlowski) and
Michael Kowalski. She is survived by her son James Holt and
wife Angie of DeSoto, Missouri, daughters Denise Smith and
husband Tim of Pevely and Lori Pinkard and husband Brian of
Pevely, sister Margaret “Marge” Kearns and husband Patrick
of Gravois Mills, Missouri and grandchildren Jeff (fiance’ |
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Mary Katherine “Kathy” Carrow,
age 68, of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 6,
2012 at her residence.
She was born August 5, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri
the daughter of the late Elizabeth Jane (nee Jewelson) and
George Benjamin Riebold. She is survived by her husband
James Richard “Jim” Carrow, her son James R. Carrow and wife
Sandy of Festus, daughters Marlo K. Stanger and husband Tim
of Festus, Mary K. Erickson and husband Shawn of Festus and
Malinda K. Milfelt and husband John of Perryville, Missouri,
a brother Leroy Riebold of St. Louis, Missouri, a
sister-in-law Steph Riebold, grandchildren Ronnie Ruess and
wife Cieara, Kayla Propst and husband Andrew, James Carrow
and wife Shelby, Tiffany Stanger, Dustin ,Todd Lucas, Quincy
Erickson & Schuler Erickson and great-grandchildren Ayla and
James Carrow. In addition to her parents she is preceded in
death by brothers George Riebold and Lawrence Riebold. She
was member of the Twin City Church of Christ of Festus, she
worked as an Licensed Practical Nurse at Jefferson Memorial
Hospital and other area nursing homes before becoming
Administrator at Autumn Ridge in Herculaneum, Missouri. She
also was a Volunteer at the Festus Senior Center and Crystal
Oaks Nursing Home. Visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of
service at 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 9, 2012 at Vinyard
Funeral Home in Festus officiated by Dale Stringer, Chaplain
of AmHeart Hospice of Farmington, Missouri.
Interment in Rose
Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials
in her memory are preferred to the American Cancer Society.
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Mary Katherine “Kathy” Erickson,
age 35, of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November
7, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal
City, Missouri.
She was born October 4, 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri, the
daughter of James Richard “Jim” Carrow of Festus and the
late Mary Katherine (nee Riebold) Carrow who passed away
November 6, 2012. In addition to her father she is survived
by her husband Shawn Erickson, sons Dustin and Todd
Lucas-Erickson of Festus and Quincy and Schuler Erickson of
Bay, Missouri, a brother James R. Carrow and wife Sandy of
Festus, sisters Marlo K. Stanger and husband Tim of Festus
and Malinda K. Milfelt and husband John of Perryville,
Missouri. She was a member of Twin City Church of Christ in
Festus, the Community Emergency Response Team in Herculaneum
and worked as a registered nurse at Crystal Oaks Care Center
in Crystal City. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday,
November 12, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
Funeral services at the funeral home 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012, officiated by Rev. Patrick
Adams, Pastor of Twin City Church of Christ and Rev. Tommy
Worstell, Pastor of Southview Christian Church in Grandview,
Missouri.
Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.
Memorials in her memory are preferred to the
Lucas-Erickson Children’s Scholarship Fund. |
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Janice L. (Smith) Cords,
age 68, of Pevely, MO entered into eternal rest on
Thursday, Novemer 8, 2012 at her Pevely residence.
Born on March 27, 1944, in Sturdivant, Missouri to
the late Fred and Geneva (Limbaugh) Smith. She is
survived by her husband of 46 years: Henry E.Cords
Jr of Pevely, MO, sons: Henry Cords III of Pevely,
MO and Andrew Cords of Pevely, MO, daughters: Cindy
(Steve) Anthonies of Imperial, MO and Elizabeth
(Aaron Russell) Dolan of Arnold, MO, grandchildren:
Mason, Brooke, Kaitlyn, Stephanie, Courtney,
Larissa, Caleb and Jaidyn, brothers: Eddie (Sarah)
Smith of Dallas, TX, Danny (Kay) Smith of Hillsboro,
MO and Fred Smith of Hillsboro, MO. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brothers: Bobby Smith, Dallas Smith and Roger Smith.
She was a former waitress at Steak 'n Shake and a
member of St Luke's United Church of Christ in
Antonia. She enjoyed reading and loved her
grandchildren. She never met a stranger! Funeral
service to be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at
St Luke's United Church of Christ in Antonia with
Reverend Robert Hicks officiating.. Visitation
Monday from 5-8pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in
Festus. Interment Jefferson Barracks National
Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer
Society.
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Violet Irene Rehm,
age 97, of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, November
8, 2012 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville,
Missouri. She
was born March 13, 1915 in McComb, Illinois, the daughter of
the late Emma L. (nee Lanham) and James J. Maness.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death
by her husband, Earl J. Rehm, brothers Ray, Chester and
Robert Maness, sisters Madeline Patterson, Winnie Roberts
and Helen Hammers. She is survived by numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 12, 2012 at
Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, officiated by
Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor.
Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.
Memorials
preferred to Masses or Sacred Heart Church. |
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Robert A. “Dutch” Mueller,
Age: 85, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away November 9, 2012
at his residence in De Soto, MO. He was retired Co-Owner of
Ozark Electric. Born March 29, 1927 in De Soto, Missouri, he
was the Son of the late Howard C. Mueller and Louise (nee
O’Farrell) Mueller-Wilson; Step-Father: the late Richard
Wilson. He is survived by his Wife: Elizabeth “Betty” (nee
Leach) Mueller, De Soto, MO; Children: Robert (Dawn)
Mueller, De Soto, MO, Nancy (Richard) Gardner, Charlotte,
NC, Daughter-in-Law: Nancy Mueller, De Soto, MO (preceded in
death by one son, Howard A. Mueller); Brothers & Sisters:
David (Betty) Mueller, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by one
sister, Thelma L. Lucas); One Half-Sister: Mary Pouliezos,
De Soto, MO (preceded in death by two half sisters, Maude
Imhoff and Joann Hayes); One Step-Sister: Ruby Graff,
Festus, MO (preceded in death by three stepsisters, Pearl
Norris, Thelma Finny, and Olive Perryman) (preceded in death
by six Step-Brothers: Frank, Charles, Everett, Tate,
Raymond, and Lee Wilson); Grandchildren: Sam Gardner, Robyn
Gardner, Andrew Mueller, Madeline Mueller, Tina (Scott)
Dreher, Catherine Richardson, and Mark Mueller; Great
Grandchildren: Jessica and Samantha Dreher; and Lilianne and
Maya Richardson. Member of St. Rose of Lima Church, De Soto,
MO, Organizations: 65 year member of IBEW Local #1. Funeral
Mass: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Rose
of Lima Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by Father Alexander
Anderson. Place of Entombment: Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum,
De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 4
PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home As an
expression of sympathy memorials to St. Rose of Lima
Adopt-An-Angel, 504 S. 3rd St., De Soto, MO or
Families of Calvary Cemetery, P.O. Box 222, De Soto, MO
63020. Funeral arrangements under the direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Betty Jane McCallum,
age 57, of Cadet, Missouri passed away Saturday, November
10, 2012 in Festus, Missouri.
She was born January 31, 1955 in Potosi, Missouri,
the daughter of the late Loretta (nee Coleman) and Ferd
Coleman. She is survived by daughters Tonya Dennis and
husband Jeremy of Crystal City, Missouri and Falisa Beffa
and husband Tyson of Festus, former husband Gary McCallum of
Crystal City, sisters Alice Leubbers and husband Steve of
Potosi, Bonnie Tibbs and husband James of Coldwater,
Missouri, June Burbank of Potosi, Lisa King of Farmington,
Missouri and Margaret Reiss and husband Eddie of Potosi,
brothers Rick Coleman and wife Donna of Farmington, Junior
Coleman of Potosi and Fred Coleman of Cadet, Missouri,
grandchildren Tyler Richardson, Taylor Sloan, Kaiden and
Kamryn Beffa and Brianna and Rylee Dennis. In addition to
her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Jesse
Coleman, sister-in-law Tara Coleman and brother-in-law Al
Burbank. Visitation after 10:00 A.M. with funeral services
at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral
Home in Festus officiated by Brother Johnny Emily of United
Pentecostal Church in Potosi
Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal
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Linda
C. Scherrer, 58, of Farmington passed away November
11, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Scherrer was a homemaker.
Born June 19, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois; she was the
daughter of Mary E. (Locke) Carter of Illinois. In addition
to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 33 years,
Roger Scherrer of Farmington; seven daughters: Carrie
(Randy) Sederstrom of DeSoto, Michelle (Harold) Whitehead of
Festus, Gwenn Scherrer of Farmington, Jennifer West of
DeSoto, Carolyn (Douglas) Friedmeyer of Farmington, Angelia
(Ian) Bernard of Killeen, Texas, and Tiffany (Tim) Novotny
of Bonne Terre; three brothers: Gerald (Mary) Hendrix of
Illinois, Johnny (Suzie) Hendrix of Illinois and Eugene
(Toshia) Hendrix of Arizona, a sister, Mary (Don) Hendrix of
DeSoto; an adopted son, Todd Adams of Kansas: her best
friend, Mary (Jim) Berra; 21 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Jason Alexander Brown. Funeral services were
scheduled for 11am November 15, 2012 at Emmanuel Baptist
Church in DeSoto, officiated by the Rev. Rich Grayson.
Burial was in the Peaceful Meadows Cemetery,
Hillsboro, MO. Memorials may be made to the
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 132720 State Road, CC, DeSoto, MO
63020. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn
Funeral Home DeSoto Chapel.
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James “Jimmy” Houston,
Age: 51, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away November 14, 2012
at his residence in De Soto, MO. He worked as an Installer
for Hillsboro Glass Co. and Laborer for Spartan Showcase.
Born April 29, 1961 in Crystal City, MO, he was the Son of
James Houston, De Soto, MO and the late Irene “Renee” Esther
Boyer. Along with his Father he is survived by his Girlfriend:
Brenda Pool; Her Children, Katherine Schubert, Hillsboro,
MO, Ray Pool, Hillsboro, MO; Children: Jennifer Hodecker,
St. Petersburg, FL, Christopher Urfer, Festus, MO, Keith
Urfer, Festus, MO, Kevin Urfer, Festus, MO; Brothers &
Sisters: Tony Houston, De Soto, MO, John White, III, De
Soto, MO, Kimberly Houston, De Soto, MO, Tina Germanceri,
Fletcher, MO, Elaine Jaycox, De Soto, MO, Angie Davis, De
Soto, MO. Half-Sister: Khristine Bayer; Step-Brothers:
Ronnie and Barry Lewis; Grandchildren: 7. Funeral Service:
Saturday, November
17, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiated by: Bro. John Fowler. Place of Burial: Fort
Francis Cemetery, Fletcher, MO. Visitation: Friday, November
16, 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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William Glenwood Chotrow,
age 80, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Thursday,
November 15, 2012 at his residence.
He was born September 14, 1932 in Festus, Missouri
the son of the late Rosabell (nee Stenett) and Vernon
Chotrow. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife,
Shirley (nee Kent) Chotrow, a daughter Barbara Ann Chotrow,
a son Michael Mullins and a brother Charles Chotrow. He is
survived by a daughter Susie Decker of
Del Rio, Texas, sons Gary Mullins of DeSoto, Missouri
and Richard Mullins and wife Annette of Fenton, Missouri, a
brother Chester Chotrow and wife Debbie of Festus, 12
grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a 30 year
employee of General Motors. Visitation 11:00 A.M. until time
of service 1:00 P.M. at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in
Pevely, Missouri, Monday, November 19, 2012 officiated by
Rev. Terry Crank, Pastor of First Christian Church of
Hematite, Missouri.
Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal
City, Missouri. |
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Lavedna Mae Parker,
age 78, of Farmington, Missouri passed away Thursday,
November 15, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in
Crystal City, Missouri. She was born September 28, 1934 in
Holcomb, Missouri the daughter of the late Ina (nee
Bradford) and Charles Davis. She is survived by her husband
Clovis Junior “Jay” Parker, sons Bryan Parker and wife Judy
of Granite City, Illinois, David Parker of Winfield,
Missouri and Randall Parker and wife Michelle of Barnhart,
Missouri, a sister Genia Byrd and husband Jerry of Kennett,
Missouri, brother Larry Davis and wife Sharon of Rector,
Arkansas, a brother-in-law Robert Parker of St. Louis,
Missouri, grandchildren Kristin Harvell and husband Scott of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bryan Parker, Jr. and fiancée Stephanie
Dohnel of Granite City, Brittany Parker of Granite City,
Jason Hill Parker of West Plains, Missouri,
Justin Parker and
Jeremy Parker of Barnhart, Dylan Parker and a great-grandson
Kennedy Harvell of Tulsa and numerous nieces and nephews. In
addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a
brother Charles Davis and wife Margaret. She was Secretary
to the Superintendent of the Fredericktown School District
and also taught special education at Columbia High School in
Columbia, Illinois. Memorial service 6:00 P.M. Monday,
November 19, 2012 at First
Baptist Church, 411 N. Harding in Desloge, Missouri
officiated by Pastor Bradford Laubingner.
Memorials preferred to the First Baptist Church in
Desloge, Missouri or the Alzheimer’s Association. |
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Gary Maurice Lucas,
age 63 of Hematite, Missouri passed away Friday, November
16, 2012 at his home. He was born August 21, 1949 in
Hematite the son of the late Dorothy (nee Boyer) and Maurice
Orville Lucas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by aunts Miriam H. Carron, Hallie Cooper, Jessie
Lucas, uncles Marion Lucas, Newton Lucas, Leslie Boyer,
Howard Boyer and Sam Easley. He is survived by an aunt Clara
Easley and numerous cousins and friends. Visitation 9:00
A.M. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at First Christian Church of
Hematite till time of service at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Terry
Crank, Pastor officiating. Interment in Hematite Methodist
Cemetery. |
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Maxine S. Kent,
age 84 of Pevely, Missouri passed away November 17, 2012 at
de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis County, Missouri.
She was born April 26, 1928 in Alton, Missouri the
daughter of the late Stella (nee Elliot) and Grant Wilcox.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband Charles Odell Kent, daughter Betty Ann Reece, sister
Rosetta Brewster and granddaughter Lindsay Kent. She is
survived by sons Charles “Butch” Kent and wife Janet of
Festus, Missouri Randy Kent of Herculaneum, Missouri
daughters Sue Koob and husband Richard of Los Fresnos, Texas
Wanda Kent of Pevely, Terri Keith and Mike Ruehling of Old
Appleton, Missouri, Sherri Karnes and husband Thomas of
Pevely, son-in-law Steve Reece of Festus, 17 grandchildren,
27 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She
worked as an assembler for Von Weise Gear Inc. in St. Louis,
Missouri. Visitation 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Monday,
November 19, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with
funeral services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at
the funeral home with Pastor Matt Culbertson , of Faith
Baptist Church, Festus, Missouri. Memorials preferred to the
de Greeff Hospice House. Interment in Bollinger County
Memorial Park, Marble Hill, Missouri Tuesday, November 20,
2012 at 2:00 P.M. |
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Barbara "Jo'" Lowery, age 64, of Festus
entered into rest November 18, 2012 at St Anthony's Medical
Center, St Louis. Born March 2, 1948, in Bismarck, MO, to
the late Violet (nee Turner) Cochran. Survived by husband,
Lee Lowery; son, Scott (Jaime) Lowery of Festus; brother,
Steven Cochran of Forrest City, AR; sisters: Kathy (Perry)
Presler, Dana Jasper, Janet (Douglas) Bennett, Fran (Gary)
Heaviland and the late Leanna Comparato; and granddaughter,
Alexis Lowery.
Funeral service was Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at Mahn Twin
city Chapel of Festus. Burial was in Shepherd Hills
Cemetery, Barnhart, MO. |
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Donald Ray Story, Sr.,
age 66, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Tuesday,
November 20, 2012 in Houston, Texas.
He was born December 28,1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas
the son of the late Daisy (nee Forrest) and Rudolph Alford
Story. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife,
Gloria (nee Wheeler) Story, and a brother-in-law Johnnie
Warren. He is survived by a son Donald Story, Jr. and wife
Lori of Herculaneum, daughters Redina and Kim Story of
Texas, brother Rudy Story of San Antonio, Texas, a sister
Sarah Warren of Texas, 8 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren. He was a machine operator in the
construction industry. Private Family Services at a later
date.
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William Gene “Bill” Dallas,
age 80, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday,
November 21, 2012 at Scenic Nursing Center in Herculaneum,
Missouri. He was born August 6, 1932 in Herculaneum, the son
of the late Mary (nee Coleman) and Wilbur Dallas. He is
survived by his wife Teresa (nee Dehner) Dallas, daughters
Lynn Smetzer and husband Tim of Festus, Missouri and Maria
Engel and husband Greg of DeSoto, Missouri, sons William
Christopher “Chris” Dallas and wife Kathy of Herculaneum and
John Dallas and wife Connie of DeSoto, a sister Wanda Pashia
of Festus, a brother James Dallas and wife Jane of
Herculaneum, grandchildren Donnie Wieland and wife Erika,
Erin Dallas, Sarah Ross and husband Rickey, Megan Noce and
husband Jonathon, Anna Hamilton and husband J.R., Stacie
Smetzer, Kara Dallas, Erika Engel and Emily Engel and
great-grandchildren Logan and Alyssa Dallas, Ryan and Riley
Ross and Payton Noce. In addition to his parents he is
preceded in death by a brother-in-law Howard Pashia. He was
a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of Sacred
Heart Church in Crystal City, a member of VFW post #3777 and
a retired meat cutter. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Friday, November 23, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 24, 2012
at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, officiated by Fr.
Joseph Wormek.
Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.
Memorials in his memory are preferred to the American
Diabetes Association or AmHeart Hospice.
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Korie Lynn Williams,
age 39, of De Soto Missouri, formerly of Mount Vernon,
Illinois passed away on Friday Morning November 23, 2012 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born on July 7, 1973, in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
He was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church.
Survived by: Son- Tyler Williams of Mount Vernon, Illinois,
Son-Darryon Williams of De Soto, Missouri, Mother- Ruth
(Kenny) Brooks ( nee Sanders) of De Soto ,Missouri, Father-
Carl (Anne) Williams of Rose Hill ,Virginia, Brother- Adam
Atchison of De
Soto, Missouri, Brother- James (Jackie )Sanders of Lemay,
Missouri, Sister-Brooke Pennington of Peoria, Illinois,
Grandmother-Francis Pauline Williams of Dalgren,
Illinois, Fiancée- Shannon M. Culey of De Soto,
Missouri, Stepson- Dennis Culey Jr. of Hillsboro, Missouri,
Stepdaughter- Danielle Culey of Hillsboro, Missouri.
Preceded in death by: Grandparents- Kermit and Nadine
Sanders, Grandfather-Chancy Ervil Williams, Visitation will
be held Monday, December 3, 2012, at the Pilgrims Rest
Baptist Church 11441 Ware Church Rd, Hillsboro, Missouri,
from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral to follow at 1:00 PM at
the Church. Interment Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro,
Missouri. Memorials to the family for funeral and other
expenses at Bank of America. Secure account number
#354007785472.
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Rose Marie (Detzel) Long,
76, of DeSoto, MO passed away November 23, 2012 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center. She was a resident of Festus Manor
for 5 years, and resident of Hillcrest Nursing Center at
DeSoto for 10 years. She was born in Pevely, MO, July 18,
1936. Se was preceded in death by her Parents: Al Detzel,
Mother, Violet {Cody} Detzel and is survived by her Husband,
William E Long of De Soto, MO and Son, Robert E Long of
Desoto, MO. She enjoyed gardening, she attended Herculaneum
High School and attended the Lutheran Church and Grade
School in Pevely. Funeral service is Tuesday, November 27,
2012, 9:30 am - 11:30 am at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto
Chapel. Rev. Gene Moses officiating. Interment: Woodlawn
Cemetery. Memorial Contributions: DeSoto Public Library
Fund, 712 S. Main, DeSoto, MO 63020. |
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Korie Lynn Williams,
age 39, of De Soto Missouri, formerly of Mount Vernon,
Illinois passed away on Friday Morning November 23, 2012 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born on July 7, 1973, in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
He was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church.
Survived by:Son- Tyler Williams of Mount Vernon, Illinois,
Son-Darryon Williams of De Soto, Missouri, Mother- Ruth
(Kenny) Brooks ( nee Sanders) of De Soto ,Missouri,
Father- Carl (Anne)
Williams of Rose Hill ,Virginia, Brother- Adam Atchison of
De Soto, Missouri., Brother- James (Jackie )Sanders
of Lemay, Missouri, Sister-Brooke Pennington of Peoria,
Illinois, Grandmother-Francis Pauline Williams of Dalgren,
Illinois, Fiancée- Shannon M. Culey of De Soto,
Missouri, Stepson- Dennis Culey Jr. of Hillsboro, Missouri,
Stepdaughter- Danielle Culey of Hillsboro, Missouri.
Preceded in death by: Grandparents- Kermit and Nadine
Sanders, Grandfather-Chancy Ervil Williams. Visitation will
be held Monday, December 3, 2012, at the Pilgrims Rest
Baptist Church 11441 Ware Church Rd, Hillsboro, Missouri,
from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral to follow at 1:00 PM at
the Church. Interment Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro,
Missouri. Memorials to the family for funeral and other
expenses at Bank of America. Secure account number
#354007785472.
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John Henry Crannick,
age 78, of Festus, MO entered into eternal rest on Saturday,
November 24, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born
on October 9, 1934, in Wilhemia, Missouri to the late Cecil
and Wilma (Sagel) Crannick. He is survived by his loving
wife of 58 years: Lula (Moore) Crannick of Festus, MO,
daughters: Lucinda (Steve) Richards of DeSoto, MO, Amanda
(Brian) Hites of Festus, MO and Judith (Glenn) Wallis of
Campbell, MO, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
sister. He was a retired manufacturing supervisor at Flex -
O - Lite. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He was an artist who loved working and being with his
family. American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle,
Chicago, IL 60674. Memorials/Donations: American Heart
Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 |
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James Buford “Jim” Davison,
age 88, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November
24, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal
City, Missouri. He was born October 9, 1924 in Atlanta,
Georgia, the son of the late Winifred (nee Brown) and
William Roy Davison. In addition to his parents he is
preceded in death by his wife Melba (nee Todd) Davison,
sister Doris Gipson, brother William B. “Dave” Davison and
grandson Keith Adams. He is survived by daughter Leigh Anne
Adams and husband Gene of St. Louis, Missouri, sons Alan
Claude Davison and wife Christy of O’Fallon, Missouri and
James Howard Davison of Festus, brother Charles Davison,
brother in law Delbert Gipson, sister-in-law Eva Davison and
grandchildren Julie Davison, Sarah Rockwell and husband
Tim, Melody Davison, Darren Adams and Kevin Adams. He
was an Army Air Corps Veteran of WW II and later served with
the Air Force Reserves, a member of First Baptist Church of
Festus-Crystal City and a retired salesman with ZIM
International Shipping Lines. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00
P.M. Monday, November 26, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in
Festus. Funeral
services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the
funeral home, officiated by Rev. Eric Eggers, Associate
Pastor of First Baptist Church of Festus-Crystal City.
Interment with full military honors in Jefferson
Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials in his memory are preferred to the American
Diabetes Association.
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Jason Lewis,
age 36, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 24,
2012 at St Anthony's Medical Center. Born on December 23,
1975, he was the son of Kenneth and Vona (Blevins)
Lewis of Barnhart, MO. In addition to his parents, he is
survived by his sons: Dylan (Cameron Hilderbrand) Lewis of
Arnold, MO, Patrick Blanks of St Louis, MO, Colby Linebarger
of St Louis, MO and Christopher (Kyle Gibson) Dickerman of
Imperial, MO, one granddaughter: Isabella Blanks, brother:
Tim Lewis of Barnhart, MO, sisters: LeOnna (Vernon) Holiday
of Barhart, MO and Rosa (Tim) Coomer of Hillsboro, MO,
grandparents: Constance Burkard of Festus, MO, Cassandra
(the late James) Blanks of Crystal City, MO and Elizabeth
Rendelman of Festus, MO, cousin: Tina LaVerta of Festus, MO,
and dear friend: Karen Erb of Imperial, MO. He was preceded
in death by his wife: Brenda (Linebarger) Lewis and
grandfather: James Blanks. He was the owner
and cosmetologist and hairdresser for Paradise and Fantasies
Salon in Arnold, MO. He enjoyed watching TV and cooking.
Memorial gathering to be held on Friday, November 30
from 4-7pm with a service at 7pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in
Festus. Pastor Gene Moses to officiate services.Donations
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Thomas W. Nicholson, age 68, of Festus, MO entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at his residence. Born on February 28, 1944, in St Louis, MO to the late George and Adeline (Kurka) Nicholson. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years: Mary (Vaden) Nicholson of Festus, MO, sons: Thomas G. (Tiffany) Nicholson of Pevely, MO, Terence Nicholson of Festus, MO, daughters: Caren Tripp of DeSoto, MO and Sundra Pinson of Festus, MO, grandchildren: Kacie, Camryn, Seth, Clayton, Shane, Mitchell and Jeremy, mother in law: Rita Vaden of Festus, MO, sisters: Mary (the late Frank) Francies of Springfield, TN and Barbara Nicholson of Albuquerque, NM and many loving in laws, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Kenny Nicholson and sister: Kathy Ojile. He was a retired Lithographic painter for Garlich Printing. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was a member of the Circle H Saddle Club. He enjoyed fishing and horses. Graveside memorial service with military honors to be held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 11am at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Reverend Gene Moses to officiate services. |
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Edward L. Kemp
age 61 of Hillsboro Mo, passed away at his home on November
25, 2012. Born August 12, 1951 in Ironton Mo. Ed was a
retired Captain at the Jefferson County Sheriffs
Dept.(1971-2000), a former County Commissioner for Jefferson
County, Chairman of the Jefferson County 911 Board of
Directors, member of Big River Ambulance district’s Board of
Directors, Former Deputy Commander with the St. Louis Major
Case Squad, a member of Joachim Masonic Lodge,High Ridge
Elks B.P.O.E. 2455, House Springs Lions Club and a charter
member of the North Jeff Eagles,He was a co- founder of the
Missouri Sheriffs Association as well as a former instructor
at Jefferson County Law Enforcement Academy at Jefferson
College. He also worked as Jefferson Counties Director of
Emergency Management. He Loved to fish. Survived by -
Mother- Wille Kathleen Kemp-Hawkins (Nee Parkman) of
Hillsboro Mo.; Sister- Judy K. Johnson of High Ridge Mo;
Brother -Tom Kemp of Hillsboro Mo; Daughter- Kimberly Sue
(William) Thomas of Dittmer Mo; Son- Gregory Dean Bonifield
of Imperial Mo.; Daughter- Josie E Mueller of Hillsboro Mo;
Grandaughter- Shelby Lynn (Justin) Blanton of Jacksonville
North Carolina; Fiance- Myra R. Miller of Hillsboro Mo.
Preceded in death by- Father- Ed Kemp; Brother- Dean Kemp.
Following Ed’s wishes, no services will be held, He is to be
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Virginia Earlene Wester,
Age: 74, of Bloomsdale, MO, passed away November 25, 2012 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. She was
a Homemaker. Born January 10, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri,
she was the Daughter of the late Leo Earl Wood and Myrtle
(nee Hertel) Gerlach; Step-Father: Albert William Gerlach;
Step-Mother: Letta (nee Scott) Wood. She is survived by her
Husband Gilbert William Wester, Bloomsdale, MO; Children:
Celeste (Blaine) Bourbon, French Village, MO, Christine
(Mike) Beffa, Festus, MO, Guy Wester, Pevely, MO, Cheryl
Huffman, Navarre, FL, Cindy (Jim) Donze, Ste. Genevieve, MO;
Brothers & Sisters: Mary (Garry) Costoplos, Rolla, MO,
Sister-in-Law: Ruby Wood, De Soto, MO (preceded in death by
brother, Don Wood and sisters, Sally Wood, Dody Tipton, and
Pat Bye); Grandchildren:
Danny, Rachael, Michael, Kim, Jessica, Nicole,
Gabriel, Jennifer, Matthew, and Josh; Great Grandchildren:
Priscilla, Harrison, Elizabeth, Preston, Tyler, Natalie,
Chelsea, Jillian, McKenzie, Sarah, Hailee, Altyn, Callie,
and Tucker. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Crystal City, MO. Funeral Service Date and Time:
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Place of Service:
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating: Deacon Jerry
Stoverink. Place of Burial: Moontown Cemetery. Visitation:
Wednesday, November 28, 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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David James BeSand, age 68, of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County, Missouri. He was born September 22, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Ruth Myra (nee Paul) and Herbert Theodore “Herb” BeSand. He is survived by his wife Ruth (nee Bay) BeSand, daughters Laura Cole and husband Randy of Hillsboro and Pamela Neal and husband Allen of Hillsboro, a son Heath BeSand of Hillsboro, grandchildren Kim Neal, Jason Neal, Abby Cole, Brett Cole, Andrew BeSand and Kyle BeSand. He was raised as a brother to Dale Bequette and wife Maxine of Hot Springs, Arkansas and James Bequette of Festus, Missouri. He was a retired Captain for the Mehlville Fire Protection District. Prior he was Hillsboro Fire Chief and Dunklin Assistant Fire Chief. He was involved with numerous organizations; board member for Joachim-Plattin Ambulance District, Jefferson County 911 Steering Committee, a founding father of Dunklin Fire Department and Sunnen Lake YMCA Fire Department, President of Jefferson County Fire Fighters Association, Founder of Lake Wauwanoka Disaster Committee, member of Knights of Columbus Council #1230, Elks Lodge #1721 and many others. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral mass 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 30, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, Missouri officiated by Fr. Victor Karls of Liguori, Missouri. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Memorials in his honor are preferred to Backstoppers Organization or St. Pius X Lancer Fund.
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Mary Catherine “Khaki” Scott Hammond,
Age: 83, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away November 26, 2012 at
her residence in Hillsboro, MO. She was a retired U.S.
Postal Worker having worked at Hillsboro Post Office for 23
years; also worked at Pittsburg Plate Glass Co., Crystal
City, MO and the Cottage Grill, De Soto, MO. Born May 30,
1929 in De Soto, Missouri. She was the Daughter of the late
Aaron D. Stroup and Marie O. (DeClue) Page-Stroup-Jacoby.
She was also preceded by her First Husband: the late Harold
H. “Short” Scott and Second Husband: the late William O.
“Bill” Hammond. She is survived by her children: Vicki
(Chuck) Martin, Hillsboro, MO, Colby (Jane) Scott,
Hillsboro, MO, Step-Daughters: Jimmie Sue Meyer and Alta
Jayne Hammond, Step-Son: Peter D. (Elsie) Hammond (preceded
in death by stepson, William E.(Jane survives) Hammond and
stepdaughter, Katherine L. Nichols); Brothers & Sisters:
(preceded in death by brothers, Walter Tade Page, Vernon
Page, Aaron J. Stroup, James S. Stroup, and Thomas E.
Stroup; sisters, Wilma Pope, Norma L. Stroup, Joan R. Ditch
and Frances Mae Pashia); Sister-in-laws: Betty
L. Scott Coleman, Wilma Schlett Stroup, Mabel Page,
and Louise McCutchen Page; Grandchildren: Colby Neil Scott,
Caitlin A. (Jared) Santinelli, Connor R. Scott, and Mitchell
J. Scott . Slso survived by many nieces, nephews,
step-grandchildren and friends. Member of St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. Organizations: Auxiliary
Member of De Soto Elks Lodge #689. Memorial Mass: Saturday,
December 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Good Shepherd Catholic
Church, Hillsboro, MO. Officiated by: Father Christopher
Holtmann. Place of Inurnment: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto,
MO. Visitation: Friday, November 30, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM
at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Memorials may be made
to BJC Hospice Foundation, or St. Vincent DePaul Society,
Good Shepherd Parish, Hillsboro, MO. Funeral arrangements
under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
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Leona Joyce Malloy,
age 92, of Festus, Missouri passed away Monday, November 26,
2012 at Crystal Oaks Nursing Center in Crystal City,
Missouri. She
was born January 7, 1920 in Valles Mines, Missouri the
daughter of the late Etta (nee Horn) and Louis Haverstick.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband Orville L. Malloy, a sister Gertrude Hubbard,
brothers John, Wyman, Curtis, David, Chester and Pete
Haverstick and a son-in-law Fred Laiben. She is survived by
a son Ronald L. Malloy and wife Sandy, a daughter Joyce M.
Laiben, a sister Norma Lee King, grandchildren Ronald A.
Laiben and wife Michelle, Tracy McPeters and husband Jamie
and Lynn Stanley and husband David, great-grandchildren
Brendan and Tanner Laiben, Jamison Oberle, Nick Stanley,
Maison Oberle, Katie and Jenna Stanley and Remi and Maclayne
McPeters all of Festus, Missouri. She was a member of the
First United Methodist Church of Festus-Crystal City, Past
Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #417
and a sales clerk for Goldman’s, Cunningham’s and later
Dustin’s Department Stores in Festus. Visitation 4:00 to
8:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral
Home in Festus, then after 9:00 A.M. with services at 10:00
A.M. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at First United Methodist
Church of Festus-Crystal City, officiated by Rev. Gary Grey,
Pastor.
Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.
Memorials in her memory are preferred to the Food
Pantry of First United Methodist Church.
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Robert James Wilson,
Age: 78, of Festus, MO, passed away November 27, 2012 at
Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus, MO. He was a Chief
Inspector of Manufacturing Co. Born October 16, 1934 in De
Soto, MO, he was the Son of the late William A. and Martha
M. (nee Reynolds) Wilson. He was also preceded in death by
his Wife, the late Susan D. Wilson. He is survived by his
Children: Jeffrey (Gwendolyn) Wilson, Fenton, MO, Kathy
(Patrick) Lamb, Santa Fe, NM, Diana (Greg) DeBaker,
Mamaroneck, NY; Brothers & Sisters: William E. (Jean)
Wilson, Warrenton, MO (preceded in death by sisters, Helen
Spiker and Doris Shull); Grandchildren: 8; Great
Grandchildren: 1. Funeral Service: Thursday, December 6,
2012 at 11:00 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiated by: Father Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial:
Calvary Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Wednesday,
December 5, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Jefferson Regional
Memorial Hospice or American Cancer Society. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home.
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Laura K. Greenlee,
Age: 49, of Potosi, MO, passed away November 28, 2012 at her
residence in Potosi, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born September
6, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL, she was the Daughter of James
Turbiville, Blue Springs, MO and Louise (Goedecke) Greenlee,
De Soto, MO. She is preceded in death by her Husband, the
late Roger Dale Greenlee. She is survived by her Children:
Benjamin Greenlee, Potosi, MO, Fawn (Jesse) Ponzar, De Soto,
MO, Danielle Greenlee, Kansas City, MO; Brothers & Sisters:
William Turbiville, De Soto, MO. Grandchildren: Jade,
London, Marley, Alivia, Liam, and Rylan. Funeral Service:
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home.
Officiated by: David Godat.
Visitation: Monday, December 3, 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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William E. “Bill” Gamel,
Age: 63, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away November 29, 2012,
residence in Hillsboro, MO. He worked for Shelter Insurance
and NEC Insurance; Real Estate Agent and Appraiser; and his
hobby is wood working. Born September 11, 1949 in Paragould,
AR, he was the Son of the lateEugene Ulmont and Maria
Susanna (nee Gross) Gamel. He is survived by his Wife
Carlotta (nee Day) Gamel, Hillsboro, MO; Children: Lisa
(Mark) Hart, Hillsboro, MO, Matthew (Shellie) Gamel,
Friedham, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Hedy (Robert) Hughey,
Jackson, MO; Grandchildren: Zachary, Shane, Brianna, Tyler,
and Emmie. Funeral Service: Monday, December 3, 2012 at
11:00 AM at Hillsboro Christian Church. Officiated by: Ken
Vogel. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, MO.
Visitation: Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 4 PM – 8 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements
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