obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

William "Bill" Lape of Beaufort, MO was born January 30, 1966 in Grand Forks, ND; the son of Alvie Lape Jr. and his wife, Vida (Twillman).  Bill passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the age of 57 years.

Bill attended Union High School, graduating with the class of 1984.  He then furthered his education by receiving...

Nov 14, 2023

James Lee Tandy of Pacific, MO was born September 17, 1929 in Columbia, MO; the son of James K. Tandy and Marjorie (McKee) McQuitty. He was raised by his beloved stepfather, Roy M. McQuitty. James passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the age of 94 years.

He served honorably in the United States Air Force for...

Nov 13, 2023

John Latham, age 70, of St. Clair, MO, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 13, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO.

John was born in New Orleans, LA on March 19, 1953 to Michael Latham and Julia (Burkett) Latham.

On November 5, 2006 he was united in marriage to Cindy Havin and spent 17 wonderful...

Nov 10, 2023

Fern Marie Bohrn of Union, MO passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at the age of 77 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Zella (Duncan) Bohrn; one son, Brent Whittle; three brothers: Sam Bohrn, Charles Bohrn, and Clarence Bohrn; and four sisters: Sonja Seale, Betty Bailey, Judy Bailey, and Naomi Cotton.

Nov 7, 2023

Freddie (Fred) Eugene Nixon, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at home in Sullivan, MO, just fifteen days shy of his 83rd birthday. Freddie was born in Hannibal, MO on November 22, 1940, to Fred W. Nixon, and Eugenia (Hagan) Nixon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patricia, brother Richard, and his wife...

Nov 7, 2023

Jimmy Myles Yowell, 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Sunset Healthcare Center in Union, MO. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 21, 1951 to James Napoleon Yowell and Edith Brown Succio. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Shane Succio; and his wife, Mary Matthews Yowell.

Jim served...

Nov 6, 2023

Deborah Coyle (Hayward) of New Haven, MO was born May 23, 1942 in Providence, RI; the daughter of Carter Hayward and his wife, Elizabeth (Sherman). Deborah passed away due to complications from a fall on November 6, 2023 at the age of 81 years. She received her education from Naugatuck High School in 1960.

Deborah grew up...

Nov 2, 2023

Elaine Littrell (Bock) of Union, MO. was born December 20, 1948 in Bland, MO; the daughter of Wilbur Bock and his wife, Thelma (Danuser). Elaine passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 74 years.

She was united in marriage to Patrick "Eldon" Littrell on February 26, 1966 at First Christian Church in Union, MO....

Oct 31, 2023

Geri (Swetz) Rushin of Union, MO (formerly of Dunmor, PA.) passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Helen Swetz; and one son, Edward Rushin.

She is survived by one son, Joseph M. Rushin of Royal, AR.; one daughter, Renee A....

Oct 28, 2023

Larry Neaveill Sr. of Union, MO passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the age of 75 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darroll and Dorothy (Endicott) Neaveill.

He is survived by his six children; four brothers; three sisters; thirteen grandchildren; and many other relatives...

Oct 27, 2023

Robert White, 88, of St James, formerly of Washington, Missouri, passed away in the presence of his family at his home on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Robert, son of Frank and Leona (Kuhn) White, was born in Affton on January 21, 1935. He was united in marriage to Billie "Jean" Miller, on November 9, 1978, in Affton....

Oct 26, 2023

Norma Emma (Schwentker) Boston of Union, MO was born May 1, 1931 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Rheinard Schwentker and his wife, Lavonia (Hiatt).  Norma passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the age of 92 years. Norma attended Hillsboro Grade School in Washington, MO.  She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Boston on May 17, 1956...

Oct 21, 2023

Christopher Allen York, 63, of Union, passed away in the presence of his family at Pacific Care Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Chris, as he was known by family and friends, was born to the union of Richard York and Erma (Stancil) York, in St. Louis on Sunday, June 22, 1960.  He was united in marriage...

Oct 21, 2023

Joseph Felix Ouellette, 93, of Robertsville, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Joseph was born to the union of Hubald and Blanche (Miller) Ouellette, in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, on Wednesday, May 7, 1930.

He was active in many organizations including the Union Senior Center, St Clair...

Oct 18, 2023

Kasey Lee Duncan of St. Clair, MO was born August 10, 2010 in Washington, MO; the son of Cody Duncan and Macey Moorman.  Kasey passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 13 years. He was a member of Servants for Christ Church in St. Clair and attended Autumn Hill School in Union.  Kasey loved being with...

Oct 16, 2023

Richard (Medvik) Barrington of DeSoto, MO passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at the age of 82 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marjorie (Cox) Medvik; and three brothers: Michael Medvik, Kenneth Medvik, and Stephen Medvik.

He is survived by one son, Mark Crider and wife Shelley of Washington; three...

Oct 7, 2023

Susan Gail Recsnik (Murphy) of Union, MO passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the age of 79 years.

Sue was united in marriage to Fred Recsnik on January 24, 1969 in Webster Groves, MO and two sons blessed their marriage.  She was a member of Crestwood Christian Church in Crestwood, MO.

Sue was preceded...

Oct 3, 2023

Dennis Karius of Union, MO was born May 18, 1947 in St. Louis, MO; the son of Alvin Karius and his wife, Evelyn (Laufer). Dennis passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 76 years. He had a great love for canaries and Clydesdales. For the past 40+ years, Dennis raised canaries, and then took on keeping...

Oct 2, 2023

Johnny Ray "Bubby" Fischer of Washington, MO was born October 6, 1963 in Columbia, MO; the son of Bill Fischer and Margaret Fischer (Comfort). Bubby passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at the age of 59 years. He was united in marriage to Michelle Fischer (Newman) on June 1, 1985 in Union, MO and three children blessed their marriage....

Sep 28, 2023

Ronnie "Ron" Dean Starks passed away peacefully at his home in Union, Missouri on September 28th, 2023 at the age of 73. Ronnie was born to Rev. Floyd "Dean" Starks and Helen Frances Starks (nee Armstead) in St. Louis, Missouri on February 21st, 1950. Ronnie graduated O'Fallon Tech Class of 1968 and attended Harris Stowe State College 1988-1991.