obituaries

Mar 24, 2026

The lights of Heaven became a bit brighter when Teresa Ann Ross departed this life in her Union, Missouri home on March 24, 2026. Born May 1, 1963, in Houston, Missouri, she was the fourth and youngest child of Kenneth Eugene Ross and Barbara Frances Wunderle Ross. Teresa lived 62 years, 10 months, and 23 days, after succumbing to...

Mar 23, 2026

Mildred "Alice" Crecelius, of St. Clair, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 86. The daughter of Harvey and Gertrude (Brumagin) Myeburger, she was born in East Alton, Illinois, on May 17, 1939.  She was united in marriage to Donald Crecelius, in St. Clair, on May 30, 1957.

Alice was employed as a...

Mar 22, 2026

Wanda Daphene Davis, of Union, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the age of 85.  She was born in Bunker, the daughter of Edd and Ora (Smith) Hodges, on December 27, 1940.

She was united in marriage to Burl F. Davis, in East St. Louis, by the Justice of the Peace, on...

Mar 21, 2026

Suzanne Studdard (Schultz), 72, of Union passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Union.

Suzanne, daughter of William John Schultz and wife Sheila May (Davies), was born July 17, 1953, in Ramsgate Kent, England.

On July 23rd, 1971, she was united in marriage to Harvey Studdard in Hermann, Missouri.

For many years she...

Mar 20, 2026

Daniel H. Frossard, 81, of Washington, Missouri, passed away on March 20, 2026.

He was born on September 21, 1944, in St. Clair, Missouri, to the late Frank Frossard and Helen (Baldridge) Frossard.

On June 9, 1988, Dan was united in marriage to Bernice (Klymman) Frossard in Reno, Nevada at the Hitching Post. They shared...

Mar 20, 2026

Jeremy Lee Vogelsang, 46, of Robertsville, Missouri, passed away on March 20, 2026, at his home.

He was born November 24, 1979, in St. Clair, Missouri, the son of Edwin Vogelsang and Sandra Foster.

Jeremy worked as a Utility Technician Manager, overseeing the installation of underground fiber-optic lines for telecommunications, a job that suited his...

Mar 19, 2026

Leroy "Dean" Smith, of St. Clair, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the age of 64.  The son of Monna Lou (Kimbler) Cramer, he was born in Salem Oregon, on June 18, 1961

He was united in marriage to Teresa Ann Schneiter, on October 3, 1980. They shared more than forty-three years of marriage before...

Mar 18, 2026

Rosemary Petty, of Washington, Missouri, passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 81.

She was born on March 8, 1945, in Holcomb, Missouri, the daughter of Herbert Delaney and Euwanna (Wilhelm) Delaney.

Rosemary was united in marriage to George Petty on March 19, 1964. He preceded her in death.

She...

Mar 17, 2026

Kevin Dean Bolin, 70 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, in Sullivan, Missouri.

Kevin, son of the late Alfred Lee Bolin Sr. and wife Dorothy Marie (Dixon) was born September 30, 1955, in Sullivan.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves during the early 1970's.

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Mar 10, 2026

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Reeser, age 65, of Eureka, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.  She was born to the union of Robert "Bob" Clouse and Shirley (Wilmsmeyer) Driskill, in St Louis on December 20, 1960.

She was a friend to everyone, never passing up the opportunity to visit her family and friends. The little things in...

Mar 7, 2026

Carolyn May Houttuin, of St. Clair, Missouri, passed away March 7, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 27, 1938, to Harold MacDonald and Betty MacDonald.

Carolyn proudly served her country as a member of the United States Naval Reserve and was honorably discharged on April 14, 1962. She was...

Mar 6, 2026

Kathy Ann Blackwell, 79, passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2026. She was born October 28th, 1946, in Washington, Missouri to Carl Eugene Sparks and Dorothy Mae James. She was united in marriage to Donald R Blackwell on November 4th, 1977, in Washington. She retired as a jeweler after 25 years.

While she was known for her...

Mar 4, 2026

Robert "Bob" William Pruessner, 84, of Union passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Union.

Robert, son of Edward Pruessner and wife Bertha (Wells) was born April 25, 1941, in New Haven, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Bertha Pruessner; two brothers, John Pruessner and Chester Pruessner; one sister, Mary...

Mar 4, 2026

The family has chosen not to publish an obituary at this time.

Mar 1, 2026

John "Pat" Bastunas, 70, of Owensville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following a difficult fight with cancer. He was supported through the end of his life by his loving brother, Steven Bastunas, and Sara Woodland.

Pat was born on December 14, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late William Bastunas and Elizabeth (Hubbard)...

Feb 28, 2026

Patrick "Pat" Roy, of Union, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 62. He was born to the union of Orville and Donna (Norman) Roy, at Cherry Point, North Carolina, on July 12, 1963. He was united in marriage in St. Louis, on December 21, 1985, to the love of his life, Kelly Roy (nee...

Feb 15, 2026

Cody Brian Armistead, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 22 years.

Despite the difficult, restricted circumstances of his final years, Cody's heart remained full of love for his family and hopes for his future. He was a young man who loved anything to do...

Feb 14, 2026

Forrest Hatfield, of Leslie, passed away at his home on Saturday 14, 2026, at the age of 92.  He was born in Swartz Creek, Michigan, to the union of Orville and Vina (Abbott) Hatfield, on December 30, 1933.

He married the love of his life, Beverly Smothers, on November 22, 1969, in Leslie. Forrest retired from General...

Feb 14, 2026

Shirley Rogers, of Union, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 89.  She was born in Rosebud, MO to Charles and Elsie (Vorderbruegge) Stradford, on September 16, 1936. Shirley was united in marriage to Avery "Lavern" Rogers, on February 5, 1955, in Owensville. He preceded her in death in 2007.

She was an...

Feb 12, 2026

Shirley Marie Davis (nee Moore) born March 23, 1937 last resided in Owensville, Mo, and died February 12, 2026.

Her husband Al, died November, 2013. She is survived by her children James (Karen) Davis, Daniel (Cynthia) Davis, Michael (Sharon) Davis, and grandchildren Melissa (Wyatt) Tinnen, Nicholas Davis, Julie (Michael) Toliusis, Steven Davis, Alex Davis, and her great...