obituaries

May 15, 2025

Carla Rae Mathilda Henry, age 73 of Pacific, Missouri, passed away May 15th, 2025, in the presence of her beloved family. She was born June 30th, 1951, in Belleville, IL to the late Oscar and Alleen Stehlick.

Carla held a deep and unwavering faith in God along with overwhelming pride of her family. She often said that...

May 13, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene McKinnon of Labadie, MO passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 64 years.  He was born December 17, 1960, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Howard McKinnon and Betty (Hodges) McKinnon.

Ronnie worked in lawncare and was the owner/operator of his lawncare business. He enjoyed playing poker...

May 9, 2025

Theodore "Ted" Metz, of St. Louis, MO passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born in St. Louis; the son of Louis Metz and Betty (Deming) Metz, on January 23, 1958. He was united in marriage to Diana Cohill, in St. Louis, on October 11, 1989.

May 3, 2025

Betty M. Messex, of Union, MO passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the presence of her loving family, at the age of 95.

She was born in St. Louis, MO on September 1, 1929, to the union of James and Flora (Knollhoff) Burgoon.  Betty was united in marriage to Russell Messex, on January 21, 1957....

May 2, 2025

Michael C. Williams of Four Seasons, MO passed away peacefully Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 82 years.  He was born April 9, 1943, in Washington, MO; the son of Jesse B. Williams and his wife, Edna L. (Crider).

Michael grew up in Union and was united in marriage to Mary (Vineyard) on January 15,...

Apr 27, 2025

Larry A. Hedrick of Catawissa, MO passed away at home on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 79 years.  He was born on August 27, 1945, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Calvin Hedrick and his wife, Dorothy (Broadwater).

Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis M. (Boyd) Hedrick on February...

Apr 26, 2025

Earl Wayne Gibson of Marthasville, MO passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 70 years. He was born on August 8, 1954, in Bonne Terre, MO; the son of Ethel Gibson.

Earl attended school in Union, MO and became a loyal employee of Proffer...

Apr 25, 2025

Kathy Perkins, of Gerald, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 48 years.  She was born in St Louis, on April 13, 1977, the daughter of Mark Simmons and Shannon Haley.

She enjoyed traveling with her husband John on their Harley Davidson motorcycle, painting and doing crafts.

Kathy was preceded in...

Apr 23, 2025

Brien Christopher Burkett of Cedar Hill, MO was born February 12, 1969, in St. Louis, MO.  He passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 56 years.

Brien enjoyed riding his Harley and being outdoors. His very close circle of friends Kevin, Dewayne, Tommy, Steven, Budwiser and Troy meant the world to him. He was...

Apr 22, 2025

Dana Catherine Vanderbilt of Washington, MO passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 23 years.  Dana was born July 12, 2001, in Hampton, VA; the daughter of Chris Vanderbilt and his wife, Denise (Stauffer).

Dana was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant and volunteered at the Tri-County Community Senior Center in Pacific.  She...

Apr 21, 2025

Peggy Jo (Maciejewski) Hoemann of Union, MO passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 70 years.  She was born March 30, 1955, in Washington, MO; the daughter of Tony Maciejewski and his wife, Dorothy (Kamper).

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Dorothy Maciejewski; one daughter, Gretchen DeStefano; one brother, Lynn...

Apr 18, 2025

Richard Hur, of Union, passed away at his home in the presence of his loving family, on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 73.

Richie, as he was known to friends and family, son of Richard and Naomi (Thacker) Hoer, Sr., was born in Washington on March 14, 1952. He was united in marriage to...

Apr 17, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Van Dixon of Gerald, MO was born October 3, 1951, in Heidelberg, Germany; the son of Paul Dixon and his wife, Maxine (Hudson). Tim passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 73 years.

He was united in marriage to Bonnie (Hoemann) on April 18, 1998, and the couple was one day short...

Apr 17, 2025

Thomas "Tom" August Strubberg of Leslie, MO passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 74 years.  Tom was born September 7, 1950, in Washington, MO; the son of August Strubberg and his wife, Arlene (Volmert).

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, August and Arlene Strubberg; and two siblings: Charles Strubberg and Anna...

Apr 14, 2025

Peggy Sue (Easler) Short of Palmer, AK passed away peacefully at home Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 70 years.  She was born February 10, 1955, in Fort Smith, AR: the daughter of James Easler and Theresa Kirkman.

Peggy was united in marriage to Elmer Short on November 19, 2017, in Palmer, AK. She loved...

Apr 5, 2025

Shirley Mae (Nielsen) Meyer of Union, Missouri (formerly of Springfield, Missouri) was born June 2, 1938, in Audubon, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond Nielsen and Evelyn (Jensen) Nielsen. Shirley passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 86 years.

Shirley grew up in Audubon, Iowa and was baptized, confirmed and married in the Ebenezer Lutheran...

Apr 1, 2025

Paul "Dave" Brake of Leslie, MO was born December 31, 1954, in Springfield, MO; the son of Paul Houston Brake and his wife, Frankie (Wilson). Dave passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 70 years.

Dave was united in marriage to Kim Callahan on October 2, 1977, and four children blessed their union....

Mar 27, 2025

Carl William Machelett of Union, MO passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 74 years. Carl was born February 1, 1951, in Washington, MO; the son of William Machelett and his wife, Mabel (Hoeft).

He was united in marriage to Dawnise "DC" Satterfield on April 7, 1973, and they were happily married for 44...

Mar 24, 2025

Burl "Butch" Davis of Beaufort, MO passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 24, 2025, at the age of 65 years.  Butch was born September 17, 1959, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Burl Davis and his wife, Wanda (Hodge).

Butch received his education from Pacific High School.  He was employed as a machine operator at Graphic Packaging...

Mar 20, 2025

Monika Sue Koehler of Sullivan, MO passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 78 years.  She was born April 16, 1946, in Kirchberg, Germany; the daughter of Adolf Koehler and his wife, Frieda (Schuerlein).

Monika was preceded in death by her parents, Adolf and Frieda Koehler; three siblings: Guenther Koehler, Adolf Koehler,...