obituaries

Apr 20, 2026

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Apr 18, 2026

Kimberly Sue Pursley, 60, of St. Clair, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born to Tim Williams and wife Charlotte (Panhorst), in Washington, on December 13, 1965.

Kim as she was known to family and friends, is survived by her son, Cody Lewis of St. Clair; husband, Mike Pursley of Washington: beloved stepfather, Carl...

Apr 17, 2026

George Daniel Mahler June 11, 1952-April 17, 2026

George Daniel Mahler of Pacific passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by many family members and many close friends. He was born on June 11,1952, in Mexico, Missouri to Mr. George Walter and Mary Louise (Devine) Mahler.

At the...

Apr 16, 2026

Gerald R. Schmelz, 81, of Union, Missouri, passed away on April 16, 2026.

He was born on February 27, 1945, to the union of Robert and Ruth (Williams) Schmelz.

Jerry was employed at Ford Motor Company and retired there after many years of employment.

He was a caregiver to his deceased wife, Julia...

Apr 14, 2026

Rev. Michael John Garn, of High Ridge, MO passed away suddenly on April 14, 2026, at the age of 65.  He was born on November 6, 1960, to Ivan and Phyllis (Keesecker) Garn in Oregon, Ohio.

While attending Midwestern Baptist College, he married Miss Kelly Jean Shaw on June 18,1988, he then graduated in 1990.  This union...

Apr 13, 2026

Helen Marie Marshall, 88, of Owensville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born on June 9, 1937, in Eugene, Missouri, to Leo and Lucille (Wright) Hager. She was raised on the family farm alongside her four siblings, where she developed the strong values of faith, family, and hard...

Apr 12, 2026

Nancie Jean Gildehaus, of St. Clair, passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born in St. Louis on October 17, 1953, to Bill and Rose Dulworth (née Creely).

Nancie earned her associate's degree and worked as a computer analyst, but her favorite role was bartending at the VFW in St. Clair,...

Apr 10, 2026

Jesse Lee Williams, of Afton, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born in Washington, on October 24, 1978, son of Lloyd Williams and Lea Ann (Eads) Williams.

He attended Union High School and joined the United States Air Force shortly after graduating. Jesse proudly served his country during Operation...

Apr 10, 2026

John L. Erfurdt Jr., of Washington, passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 83.  He was born on June 19, 1942, in Washington, MO to John and Lydia (Koepke) Erfurdt Sr.

John and Linda (Gist) were united in marriage on January 14,1967. From this union 3 children were born.   John was well known as...

Apr 9, 2026

Barbara Ann Guthrie, of Union, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 84 surrounded by her family. She was born in Medora, Illinois on March 21, 1942, to Joseph and Cora (Meeks) Gross and was one of 13 children.

She married Jerry Guthrie on September 5, 1959, and together they had five children,...

Apr 5, 2026

****UPDATE: GRAVESIDE SERVICES CHANGED TO FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. ****

Verna Mae Edwards (Tourville), 86, of St. Clair passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Fenton.

Verna, daughter of the late Steve Tourville and wife Grace (Hopkins) was born August 31, 1939, in Washington, Missouri.

On December 6, 1958, she...

Apr 5, 2026

Corey Joseph Clark of Pacific passed away suddenly, Sunday April 5, 2026, at the age of 49.  He was born on March 8, 1977, to Ronnie and Sandy Clark nee Israelson.

Corey was the best son, brother and uncle.  He supported his family by showing up to all the special events in life.  From football games to...

Apr 4, 2026

Terri Lyn Woodlee of Washington, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the age of 67.  She was born on August 22, 1958, in Alton, Illinois.

Terri served her country in the United States Air Force.  She had many hobbies and interests but one of her favorites things was cycling.  She has cycled all over the...

Apr 4, 2026

Fred Daniel "Dan" White of St. Clair passed away April 4, 2026, at the age of 52.  He was born in Tewksbury, Massachusetts on January 16, 1974, to Nelson and Joan White.

Dan spent most of his summers taking his boat on the Meramec River with his family, friends and two dogs Tinsley and Hinley.  He was...

Apr 1, 2026

Don Crecelius, of St. Clair, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 91.  He was born in Cherryville, on December 14, 1934, son of Fred Crecelius and Charlsie (Duncan) Crecelius.

He was united in marriage to Mildred "Alice" Myeburger, in St. Clair, on May 30, 1957. She preceded him in...

Mar 30, 2026

Richard Walter Thiel passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born in Washington, Missouri on July 2, 1955, to Walter "Butch" and Anna Marie (Huellinghoff) Thiel.

Rick, as he was known to family and friends, grew up working at the family business, "Old Dutch Tavern & Hotel," in downtown Washington....

Mar 27, 2026

Esther M. Grob, 97, of St. Clair, passed away on March 27, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1928, in Rosebud, the daughter of William Limberg and his wife, Alda Mae (Stradford). She was united in marriage to Donald Grob in 1947, at Leslie Methodist Church, he preceded her in death in 2012.

Esther was the...

Mar 25, 2026

Ron Poertner, of Villa Ridge, passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by family, with his beloved schnauzer Fozzie at his feet. He was 79.

He is preceded in death by his mother Clara (née Howell); stepfather, Hugo Poertner and father, William Schollmeyer.  He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia (née Bagley),...

Mar 25, 2026

Frances Louise Ignacio (Wright), 84, of St. Clair, Missouri, passed away on March 25, 2026.

Frances was born on September 21, 1941, in Mexico, Missouri, to the late Sherwood Wright and Dorothy Rowden (Lynn).

On September 21, 1985, she was united in marriage to Abraham K. Ignacio.

Frances dedicated her life to caring...

Mar 24, 2026

John Stanley Vaughn, of New Haven, formerly of Cardwell, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of 77.  He was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on August 24, 1948, to the union of Eulus and Mary Helen (Grady) Vaughn.

"Stan", as he was known by family and friends, was known for his athletic abilities during...