September Obituaries
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Virginia Coleman, DeSoto, entered into rest on September 6, 2009 at Baisch Nursing Center at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 20 days. Born in House Springs on May 17, 1923; she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine (Kuhn) Schmitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson J. Coleman, Sr. She is survived by four sons: Nelson (Bonnie) Coleman, Jr, Hartselle, Alabama, Dennis (Glenda) Coleman, DeSoto, Edward (Betty) Coleman, Union, and David (Mary) Coleman, Florissant; five daughters: JoAnn (Paul) Boyer, Fenton, Carolyn (Harry) Dean, Imperial, Jean (Rick) Barton, DeSoto, Sandy (Donnie Miller) Coleman, Cedar Hill, and Terri (Tony) Canania, Imperial; one brother, Elmer (Claudia) Schmitt , DeSoto; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters: Margaret Coleman and Barbara Coleman. Mrs. Coleman was a cutter for the DeSoto Shoe Factory. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Columbia Ann's, and the Daughters of Isabella. Father Alex Anderson will officiate the funeral mass. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Ruth "Bernice" (Batchelor) Woodson, 83, entered into rest Sun, Sept 6, 2009 in Jefferson City, MO. Born Aug 6, 1926, in DeSoto, MO, to the late George & Ruth (Scott) Batchelor. She is preceded in death by her husband, William "Peck" Woodson. She retired from JRMC after 25 yrs of service. She is survived by a son, David (Debbie) Woodson; daughters: Sondra (June) Kempker, Lora McDonald and Vickie Rhives; brother, Richard Batchelor; sisters: Helen Geiler and Isabella "Mary" (Bob) Fairchild; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Service was Wed, Sept 9, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO |
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Teddie "Ted" Weddington, Hillsboro, entered into rest on September 7, 2009 in the DeGreeff Hospice House in St. Louis County, at the age of 65 years, 10 months, and 27 days. Born October 11, 1943 in Wynne, Arkansas; he was the son of Elsie (Loyd) Browning of Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Begley) Weddington of Hillsboro; two sons: Randy (Karen) Weddington, Hillsboro and Michael Weddington of St. Louis; a daughter, Peggy (Bill) Williams of Fort Smith, Arkansas; six grandchildren: Zachary, Molly, Megan, Emily, Eddie and Jake; and two great-grandchildren: Austin and Aiden; and one sister, Sammie (Roy) Williams of Arkansas. Mr. Weddington was in the security department for Anheuser Busch. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, painting and gardening. He loved his John Deere Tractor and loved his family. He was a member of the Hillsboro Christian Church. Reverend Gene Moses officiated the funeral service at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Burial was private. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Troy L. "Nortie" Harris, Bonne Terre, entered into rest on September 10, 2009 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, at the age of 43 years, 9 months and 11 days. Born November 30, 1965 in Crystal City; he was the son of Carl and Joyce (Sampson) Harris. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolann (Jackson) Harris of Bonne Terre. He is also survived by a daughter, Mekayla Harris of Bonne Terre; a brother Todd (Rebecca) Harris of Fenton and a sister, Dawn (Steve) Willcutt) Richwoods. He was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Harris in July. Mr. Harris was retired medically from the United States Army National Guard. He is a veteran of the United States Army, having served during Iraq Freedom. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and he belonged to a gun club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Father Alex Anderson will officiate the funeral mass with burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Alicia M. (Coble) Kozloski, DeSoto, entered into rest at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on September 10, 2009 at the age of 34 years and 19 days. Born August 22, 1975 in Crystal City; she was the daughter of Harold and Judy (Harbin) Coble of DeSoto. Ms. Kozloski is survived by her parent and two daughters: Alexis Coble and Anna Kozloski both of DeSoto; one sister Elizabeth (Chip) Johnston of Valles Mines. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: George and Georgia Harbin and Ivan and Ila Coble. Ms. Kozloski was a homemaker; she enjoyed horseback riding, loved reading and worked at the Food Panty. She was a member of the DeSoto Community Church of God. Pastor Steve Leach and Pastor Gene Moses will officiate the funeral service. Burial was in Duck Creek Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Sylvia Parker, (formerly of DeSoto) entered into rest on September 11, 2009 at St. Joseph Manor in Bryan, Texas at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 26 days. Born December 16, 1919 in Racola, Missouri; she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Nelia (Boyer) Thebeau. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Russell Parker. She is survived by a son, Thomas (Virginia) Parker, College Station, Texas and a daughter, Nancy Kennison of San Antonio, Texas; and one sister Angelia Shepard of Georgia; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Parker was a homemaker and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Alex Anderson will officiate the funeral mass with burial at Calvary Cemetery, DeSoto. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. |
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Stacy S. (Gier) Hamilton, 34, of Festus, MO entered into rest Sat, Sept 12, 2009 at St Anthony's Medical Ctr, St Louis. She was born May 29, 1975 in Fenton, MO. She was an administrative assistant at Disabilty Resource Association in Crystal City, MO. She is survived by husband, Robert "Terry" Hamilton; daughter, Lisa Hamilton; son, Robert T. "Bobby" Hamilton, Jr; father and stepmother, Richard Lee & Mary Gier of Fenton; brother, Scott (Kim) Connelly of Indiana. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rhonda Lisa "Ronnie" (Sauer) Gier. Service was Sat, Sept 19, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, MO |
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D. Mae Elliott,
Hillsboro, entered into rest on September
13, 2009 at her residence at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 20 days.
Born February 24, 1927 in Missouri; she was the daughter of the late
Albert and Enola (Wagner) LaPlant. She was preceded in death by her
loving husband of 50 plus years, Clifford B. "Doc" Elliott. She is
survived by four daughters: Dianne (Joe) Allen, Colorado, Denise
(Russell) Parks, DeSoto, Charmaine (Dave) Alderson, O'Fallon, and
Collette (Norman) Vinyard of Bonne Terre; ten grandchildren: Lisa,
Brian, Ross, Amber, Zachary, Natalie, Joey, Saes, Suzanne and Sara; nine
grear-grandchildren: Isaac, Nathan, Luke, Victoria, Tyler, Blake,
Thatcher, Autumn and Gage. She was also preceded in death by a brother
Albert "Benny" LaPlant. Mrs. Elliott was a homemaker. She loved to
bowl, enjoyed hunting, reading and working crossword puzzles. Burial
was private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Arrangements were
under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel. Back to Top |
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Ruth M. (Overberg) Buechting, 87, of Festus, MO entered into rest Sept 14, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Ctr, Crystal City, MO. She was born May 22, 1922 in New Baden, IL. She had owned Overberg Draperies. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred "Jiggs" Buechting. Survived by son, Donald (Jan) Buechting of Festus, MO; daughters: Linda (Gerry) Simmons of Hermitage, MO and Janice West of Festus, MO; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by son, James Buechting. Service was Fri,Sept 18, 2009 at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. |
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G.A. Schaefer III, 61, of Crystal City entered into rest Sept 14, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis. He was born Oct 27, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He had been a supervisor at Dow Chemical Corp. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue (Reiminger) Schaefer; sons: Derek Schaefer of Crystal City, MO and Tyler (Megan) Schaefer of Glasgow, MT; daughter, Dana (Tim) White; 2 grandchildren: Tyson & Kyla White. Mass was Thurs, Sept 17, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Crystal City. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements by Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. |
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