obituaries

Sep 25, 2023

Fred C. Young of St. Clair, MO passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 97 years.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Clevy and Julie (Harrison) Young; his wife, Janice (Lane) Young; and five brothers: Larry Young, Hines Young, Ray Young, Leonard Young, and Elzy Young.

He is survived by...

Sep 12, 2023

Sunshine Michelle (Johnson) Chase of Pacific, MO was born August 29, 1978 in Tacoma, WA.; the daughter of Michael Crain and Janet Johnson. Sunshine passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the age of 45 years.  She was united in marriage to Thomas Chase on November 10, 2019 in Spanaway, WA. and the couple made...

Sep 7, 2023

Wayne Ball of Bourbon, MO was born July 29, 1944 in Huntsville, AR.; the son of Melvin Ball and his wife, Anna (Lackey).  Wayne passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the age of 79 years.  He was united in marriage to Beverly (DeClue) on August 31, 1984 at First Baptist Church in Union, MO. He was employed at...

Sep 5, 2023

Connie (Inman) Maurer of Washington, MO passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the age of 66 years.  She was born on May 11, 1957 in Qulin, MO; the daughter of Alvin Inman and his wife, Ola Mae (Wilson).  Connie was the former owner of Country Charm Daycare in Poplar Bluff, MO.  She loved spending time with her children...

Sep 2, 2023

William Michael Bahr, 75, of Washington, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Michael, son of William Eugene Bahr and wife, Virgie Mae Swann, was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on Thursday, November 27, 1947.  Michael was married to the love of his life, Patricia (Campbell) Bahr, in St Louis on Friday, March 24, 1972....

Sep 1, 2023

Sammy Joe Parker Sr. 69, of Union, passed away, Friday, September 1, 2023, in the comforting presence of his loving family.

On October 13, 1953, Sammy was born to the union of Sonny Parker and Naomi (Garrison) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sammy was a hardworking man and provider for his family. At a young age,...

Aug 31, 2023

Shelby Kenneth Henry of Robertsville, MO passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the age of 86 years.  He was born in Robertsville, MO; the son of Kenneth Henry and Lenora (Pursley).  Shelby received his education from Pacific High School, graduating in the class of 1955.  He was united in marriage to Kathleen "Kitty" Badgett on June 12, 1958...

Aug 30, 2023

Mary Earney of Washington, MO was born November 13, 1946 in Granite City, IL; the daughter of Earl Werner and his wife, Mildred (Bush).  Mary passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the age of 76 years.  She received her education from Granite City High School, graduating in the class of 1964.  Mary was united in marriage to Timothy...

Aug 28, 2023

Donald Frederick Wehmeier Jr. 65, of Union, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 in the comforting presence of his loving wife.

On May 6, 1958, Don was born to the union of Donald Frederick Wehmeier Sr. and Mary (Leber) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Don was united in marriage to Amy Lou (Buford) on February 7,...

Aug 11, 2023

Teresa D. Benton of Sullivan, MO passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 62 years.

She was united in marriage to Curtis Benton on August 23, 1985.  Teresa was very talented, and particularly skilled in gardening, photography, and any craft she could find.  She cherished spending time with her family...

Aug 9, 2023

Bruce Horvath of Union, MO was born March 21, 1962 in Mt. Prospect, IL; the son of Bill Horvath and his wife, Shirley (McKee). Bruce passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the age of 61 years.

He was an extremely active wrestling coach for the Union Jr. Wildcats. He also enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing with...

Aug 9, 2023

Ronald Charles Karberg, 84, of De Soto, previously of Blue Eye, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Baisch Nursing Center.

On March 24, 1939, Ron was born to the union of Henry Karberg and Mary (Mullen) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ron worked as a Superintendent for PARIC and helped construct the St. Louis...

Aug 4, 2023

Denis Gregory Mebruer of Washington, MO passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at the age of 81 years.  He was born October 25, 1941 at home on the Mebruer farm in Concord Hill, MO; the son of Nick and Marie (Roesner) Mebruer.  Denis graduated in 1959 from St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington. He was united in marriage...

Aug 4, 2023

Kathy M. Mendenhall of Washington, MO passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at the age of 72 years.  She was born on December 10, 1950 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Bernard Groteweil and his wife, Angela (Bocklage).  Kathy received her education from Washington High School.  She was united in marriage to William Mendenhall on June 7, 1975 at...

Aug 4, 2023

Dannie Lee Adkison, age 86, passed away at his home near Sullivan, in the presence of his family on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Dannie, son of George and Ollie (Ward) Adkison, was born on Tuesday, December 26, 1936, in Sikeston, Missouri.  Dannie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Donna "Susie" Lewis on December...

Aug 2, 2023

Judith "Judi' Stone of Union, MO passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

Judi was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Lillie Canfield; her husband, Christopher "Kit" Stone; one daughter, Susan Stone; and two sisters: Sandra Reyes and Barbara O'Connor.

She is survived by her daughter, Cyndi D'Onofrio...

Jul 31, 2023

Vivian R. Leslie (Bowen), 96, of St. Clair, previously of Kirkwood, passed away, Monday, July 31, 2023 in the comforting presence of her great-granddaughter, Ashley.

On July 25, 1927, Vivian was born to the union of Leo Bowen and Margaret (Davis) in Terre Haute, Indiana.

She was united in marriage to Asa "Tiny" Leslie, on...

Jul 29, 2023

Eric William Hall passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the age of 46 years in Fortescue, NJ.

Eric was known as a 'master mechanic' and attended church at Elohim Temple of Love in Bridgeton, NJ.

He is survived by his parents, Theresa and Matt Holz of Washington; one brother, Matthew Holz II of Washington;...

Jul 26, 2023

Elsie Sue Sutton (Gardner), 66, of Washington, passed away, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

On February 16, 1957, Elsie was born to the union of Herbert Gardner and Delores (Grannemann) in Washington, Missouri.

Elsie received her education in the Washington School District.

She worked as a...

Jul 18, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Lynn Howell of St. Clair, MO passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in the comfort of his home at the age of 72 years.  Ron was born May 19, 1951 in Howell, MI; the son of Frank Howell and his wife, Mary (Toomey).  He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1970 and earned his Mechanics Certification...