obituaries

Feb 23, 2025

Brenda Lea (Shafferkoetter) Renshaw of Sullivan, MO was born April 9, 1954, in Rolla, MO; the daughter of Carl "Jack" Shafferkeotter and Bonnie (Parde).  Brenda passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 70 years.

Brenda received her education from Sullivan High School graduating with the class of 1972.  She was united in marriage to...

Feb 23, 2025

Rosemary (Maciejewski) Parker of Union, MO passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 56 years.  She was born on September 22, 1968, in Washington, MO; the daughter of Robert Maciejewski and Berniece (Groteweil).

Rosemary was a very loving and caring person.  She was all about her family as they meant everything to her.  She...

Feb 20, 2025

James G. Helms, Sr. of New Haven, MO was born March 22, 1947, in Washington, MO; the son of Richard Helms, Sr. and Bernice (Strubberg) Sperry. James passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the age of 77 years.

James honorably served in the United States Army with the 25th Infantry Division. He bravely fought in Vietnam...

Feb 19, 2025

Phyllis Mary (Boyd) Hedrick of Catawissa, MO passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 67 years.  She was born on September 2, 1957, in Evansville, IN; the daughter of Clyde Boyd and his wife, Norma (Zimmerman).

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Norma Boyd; and one brother, Robert Boyd.

Feb 17, 2025

DeMaris Ann (Baker) Berger of Union, MO was born May 27, 1970, in Fernandina Beach, FL; the daughter of Richard Baker, Sr. and his wife, Miriam (Bragg). Surrounded by her family, DeMaris passed away peacefully Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 54 years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Baker, Sr.; one...

Feb 16, 2025

Brenda Ann (Bradshaw) Olds of Union, MO passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 63 years.  Brenda was born July 23, 1961, in Washington, MO; the daughter of Don Bradshaw and his wife, Arlene (Peters).

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Arlene Bradshaw; and four sisters: Charlene Summers, Michelle...

Feb 11, 2025

Denise Lea (Fields) Jones of Leslie, MO passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 70 years.  She was born March 1, 1954, in St. Clair, MO; the daughter of Roy Fields and his wife, Pauline (Strickler).

Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Pauline Fields; one brother,...

Feb 11, 2025

Don McNabb of Beaufort, MO passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 93 years.  Don was born July 24, 1931, in East St. Louis, MO; the son of Ira McNabb and his wife, Mildred (Cole).

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Mildred McNabb; his wife, Ruby (Wills) McNabb, two children:...

Feb 9, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" LeRoy Meyer, Jr. of Beaufort, MO passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 48 years.  Ronnie was born June 11, 1976, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Ronnie Meyer, Sr. and Debra (Holmes) Wheeler.

Ronnie was an extremely friendly guy who never met a stranger and could carry on a conversation...

Feb 8, 2025

Leroy Wideman of Sullivan, MO was born September 6, 1941, in Washington, MO; the son of Grover Wideman and his wife, Evaline (Keen).  Leroy passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 83 years.

He was united in marriage to Ann (Bigley) on February 16, 1963, in St. Clair and the...

Feb 8, 2025

Gary Lynn McClard, of Lonedell, passed away in his home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 61.  He was born on November 18, 1963, in St. Louis City to his mother, Gloria (Crites) Potter.

Gary proudly served in both the United States Navy and Army, demonstrating his commitment to service. After his military career,...

Feb 7, 2025

Leroy "Roy" Williams, of Union, passed away on his 83rd birthday in the presence of his loving family on Friday, February 7, 2025.  He was born in Rolla, the son of Charles and Florence (Drew) Williams on February 7, 1942.

Roy married the love of his life, Barbara (McKean), at the First Baptist Church in St Clair,...

Feb 7, 2025

Glenn P. Keune, Sr., of Villa Ridge, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of 84.  He was born in St Louis on February 17, 1940, the son of Herman and Edna (Saak) Keune.

He worked in the carpenters union in his early years before becoming a...

Feb 6, 2025

Ruth Marie (Smiley) Wright of Caseyville, Il., formerly of St. Clair, was born September 12, 1929, in Taneyville, MO; the daughter of William Smiley and his wife, Arizona (Grady).  Ruth passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 95 years.  She resided with her daughter Betty Louise Cochran and son-in-law Dartan Cochran in Caseyville at the time...

Feb 2, 2025

David Andrew Beagle of Leasburg, MO passed away surrounded by his family Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 61 years. He was born January 27, 1964, in Galveston, TX; the son of Bert Beagle and his wife, Anna (White).

For years, David was an auto truck driver. David loved working on cars, and his pride...

Feb 2, 2025

Betty Pauline (Meyer) Heintz of St. Clair, MO a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at the age of 86 years.

Born in Qulin, MO on October 18, 1938, to Dorothy (Davis) and Adolph Meyer, she will be remembered for her warm and inviting smile, gentle spirit, and kind heart.  ...

Jan 30, 2025

Christine Carla Johnson of Union, MO was born February 2, 1952, in Washington, MO; the daughter of Carl Johnson and his wife, Shirley (Bramerloh). Christine passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 72 years.

Christine received her education from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Jan 28, 2025

Darrell Richard Lawson of Leslie, MO was born April 11, 1968, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Richard Lawson and his wife, Marjorie (Yount).  Darrell passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of 56 years.

Darrell was an outdoors guy. Anything that had to do with being outside in...

Jan 24, 2025

David R. Zehner, 68, of Hermann, Missouri, passed away from kidney cancer on Friday, January 24, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished so dearly.

Born in 1956, David grew up with a passion for creating, fixing, and preserving the things that mattered most to him. A true craftsman at heart, he took pride in restoring his...

Jan 22, 2025

Henry Gene Jackson of Union, MO was born September 16, 1930, in Murfreesboro, AR; the son of Henry Jackson and his wife, Savana (Womack).  Henry passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 94 years.

Henry received his education from Harding University in Harding, AR. earning his Master of Science Degree, majoring in education.  He...