obituaries

Oct 30, 2024

Joe Tanner of Washington, MO was born July 30, 1956, in Pomona, CA; the son of David Leroy Tanner, Sr. and his wife, Frances (Wright).  Joe passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 68 years after a courageous battle with ALS.

Joe was formerly employed as a police officer in Kansas...

Oct 30, 2024

Shirley Ann (Lawson) Brand of Union, MO passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 71 years.  Shirley was born in Long Island, AL on October 22, 1953; the daughter of Bill Lawson and his wife, Frances (Guffy).

Shirley was employed at Footwear Unlimited in Fenton until her retirement.  She enjoyed reading, being in book...

Oct 29, 2024

Wanda Kay (Powell) Baxter of Bourbon, MO passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

Wanda received her education from Sullivan High School.  She was united in marriage to John Baxter on February 11, 1994, and the couple made their home in Bourbon.  She was employed at Precision Metals in Sullivan until her...

Oct 25, 2024

Johnny Ray Herbert of Gerald, MO peacefully passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 52 years.  Johnny was born September 21, 1972, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Harry Herbert and Cynthia (Craig) Gilbert.

Johnny honorably served four years in the United States Marine Corps and a year and a half in the...

Oct 25, 2024

Mamie R. Rogers (Hinkle) 98, of Union passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 in Union.

Mamie was born September 22, 1926, in Kline, West Virginia.

As a young lady she was united in marriage to Carl Kenneth Rogers.

Mamie worked for the U.S. Navy during WWII at a torpedo factory in Alexandria, Virginia....

Oct 23, 2024

Norma Dean (Jett) Terschluse passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 surrounded by her family at the age of 88 years. She was born January 24, 1936 in Owensville, MO; the daughter of Leonard Jett and his wife, Alma (Branson).

Norma received her education from Union High School and was united in marriage to Victor "Vic" Terschluse on...

Oct 23, 2024

Kenneth Turner, Sr. of Festus, MO was born October 15, 1950, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Henry Turner and his wife, Mary (Stoffey). Kenneth passed away at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 74 years.

He was united in marriage to Donna Haley on January 2, 1971, and the couple was...

Oct 18, 2024

Carl Eugene Ferrell of Villa Ridge, MO passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Fannie Fletcher; his wife, Martha Ferrell; and one sister, Linda Hunter.

He is survived by one son, Brad Ferrell and wife Dena of Washington; two daughters:...

Oct 17, 2024

Stephen "Steve" Michael Kunkel of Stanton, MO was born April 19, 1955 in St. Louis, MO; the son of Walter Kunkel and his wife, Dorothy (Skinner). Steve passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the age of 69 years.

Steve received his education from McClure High School in St. Louis, MO.  He was united in marriage to...

Oct 16, 2024

Leonard John Berger of Sullivan, MO passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 56 years.  He was born in Washington, MO on September 7, 1968; the son of Raymond Berger and his wife, Marian (Griffin).

Leonard loved hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting.  He enjoyed working on the family farm when he could, and...

Oct 16, 2024

We mourn the loss of Angelia Jo (Kane) Hohlt who passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 69 years. Angie was born on January 22, 1955, to William Kane and his wife, Naomi (Rice) in Washington, MO.

She received her education in both St. Clair and Union Schools. Angie was baptized at St. Clair...

Oct 12, 2024

William "Bill" Francis, of St.Clair, MO passed away at his home on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 84 years. He was born in Ironton, MO to John E. Francis and Alberta (Kitchen) Francis on September 9, 1940.

Bill received his education in Ironton.  Upon his high school graduation, he enlisted in the Army and...

Oct 11, 2024

Leon Christopher Roam, of Union, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 57.  He was born to the union of Leon W. Roam, Jr. and Lillian L. (Schlesinger) Roam, on February 6, 1967.

Chris, as he was known to family and friends, loved exploring nature and going for long drives. He enjoyed spending...

Oct 7, 2024

Mary Fischer of Union, MO passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 82 years.

She was born January 2, 1942, in Washington, MO; the daughter of Evar Jensen and his wife Mary (Scharfenberg). She was united in marriage to Fritz Fischer on May 29, 1971, in Union and they were...

Oct 6, 2024

Richard H. Willis, a devoted father, loving husband, proud grandfather, and cherished brother, passed away on October 6, 2024, at his home in Warrenton, Missouri. He spent his life caring deeply for his loved ones and building a legacy of love, hard work, and generosity.

A true family man, Richard was a pillar of strength, always ensuring...

Oct 5, 2024

Suzanne Faye (McAllister) Kennedy of Beaufort, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 85 years.

Suzanne was born May 20, 1939, in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of John McAllister and his wife, Osa (Jaggars). She received her education from the Riverview Gardens School District in St....

Sep 30, 2024

Mille Ann Mosbach of Bland, MO passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 82 years.  She was united in marriage to Donald Mosbach on September 12, 1959, in Fenton, MO and the couple recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Ardith Cahill; two brothers, Stanley...

Sep 29, 2024

Glenna "Pud" Quick of Sullivan, MO was born March 15, 1930, in Lesterville, MO; the daughter of David "Buck" Wilson and his wife, Nellie (Williams). Glenna passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the age of 94 years.

Glenna was united in marriage to William Harold Quick on May 26, 1950, in Valley Park, MO and the...

Sep 28, 2024

Larry James Paxton, of Union, Missouri, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the age of 82.  He was born on January 16, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, to the union of James and Vera (Baker) Paxton.

Although Larry had many professions in his lifetime, his favorite was when...

Sep 27, 2024

Alice Marie (Skaggs) Kuenz, of Union, MO passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the New Haven Care Center at the age of 85 years. She was born on November 2, 1938, in St Louis to the union of Cleveland and Esther (Meine) Skaggs.

The family moved to Union in 1943, where Alice attended Union public...