obituaries

Apr 16, 2023

Donna Christine (Woods) Rutledge of Union, MO passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the age of 73 years. She was born October 7, 1949 in Sullivan, MO; the daughter of Everett Woods and his wife, Harriette (Harmon). She received her education from Sullivan High School and East Central College.  Donna was united in marriage to Larry Rutledge on...

Apr 15, 2023

Breanna Lee Green of Pacific, MO passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the age of 3 years old.  She was a student at Gray Summit Head Start in Gray Summit, MO.  She loved dinosaurs, going to waterparks, playing at the park, and going to the Lake with her family.  Breanna was full of life and loved to flash...

Apr 15, 2023

Wiley Wilson Jr. of Leslie, MO passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Jessy Wilson Sr.; two brothers: William Wilson and David Wilson; and two sisters: Beverly Vaughn and Barbara Centatiempo.

He is survived by one son; two daughters; one brother, Gerald Wilson of St. Louis;...

Apr 13, 2023

Susan Mae Guynn, 70, of Washington, passed away, Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Meramec Nursing Center in Sullivan, Missouri.

On October 5, 1952, Susan was born to the union of Edgar Groover and Marguerite (Comer) Groover in Iowa.

Susan was a spiritual lady. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and being outdoors immersed in...

Apr 13, 2023

Gilbert E. Oberg, 88, of Gray Summit, passed away on, Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On August 22, 1934, Gilbert was born to the union of Theo Oberg and Lydia (Lichtenberg) in Stony Hill, Missouri.

Gilbert served his country in the United States Army.

He was united in marriage...

Apr 12, 2023

Sarah Elaine Noles (Caulk), 78, of Union, passed away unexpectedly on, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at her home.

On January 17, 1945, Sarah was born to the union of Charles Evans Caulk and Sarah Margaret (Jackson) in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

She received her education in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Sarah worked as a printer...

Apr 10, 2023

Ray Bert Benson, Jr., 57, of Owensville, passed away surrounded by his family at StoneBridge Senior Living in Owensville on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Ray was born to the union of Ray Bert Benson, Sr. and his wife, JoAnn (Westbrook)  in St. Louis on August 10, 1965. He was united in marriage to Heather Mitchell on August...

Apr 6, 2023

Josh Jordan of Cuba, MO passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the age of 44 years.

Josh was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Jordan.

He is survived by his wife, Candace (Sohn) Jordan of Cuba; his mother, Starr Beattie and her husband Wynn of Summerfield, IL; one son, Sebastian Jordan of Belleville,...

Apr 6, 2023

Mary Beth Elizabeth Gumpenberger (Strubberg), 74, of Union, passed away, Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On June 8, 1948, Mary was born to the union of Arthur "Archie" Strubberg and Edith (Watts) in Washington, Missouri.

She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School.

Mary was united in marriage to Clarence Charles...

Apr 6, 2023

William Charles Bay (Bill), 83, passed on April 6, 2023, at his home in St. Clair, Missouri.  He was born April 9, 1939 in Jefferson City, the son of the late Carroll and Pauline Bay of Pacific.  He attended school in Pacific and served his nation in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963.  He worked in the aerospace...

Apr 4, 2023

Nancy L. Evans (Aylward), 76, of Lonedell, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her home, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

On April 13, 1946, Nancy was born to the union of Donald Aylward and Margaret Schweppenstedde in St. Louis, Missouri.

Nancy was united in marriage to James "Jim" Evans on August 25,...

Apr 3, 2023

John Lee Dickinson, 81, of Hermann, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at his home.

John, son of J. Wilson Dickinson and wife Bessie (Jones) was born July 19, 1941 in St. Clair.

On September 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Jean (Martin) in St. Clair.

John was employed as a...

Apr 3, 2023

Grace E. Powers of Robertsville, MO passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at the age of 74 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bessie Stuck; two daughters: Grace Marie Powers and Pauline Louise Powers; three sisters: Ida Marie Bailey, Pauline Melissa McElfresh, and Mary Frances Gregory; one grandson, Lloyd Joseph Powers Jr.;...

Mar 31, 2023

William "Bill" James Shaw, 80, of Pacific, passed away, Friday, March 31, 2023, at his home in the comforting presence of his family.

On May 23, 1942, Bill was born to the union of Milburn Shaw and Helma (Bruton) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Bill graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis.

He...

Mar 26, 2023

John Sterling Giesing of Union, MO passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 58 years.  He is survived by three brothers: David Giesing and wife Kimberly of Union, Mic Villmer of Union, and Fred Villmer and wife Michelle of Union; one sister, Michele Villmer of Sullivan; one niece, Amber Brandt and husband Josh of Bland; one...

Mar 24, 2023

Walter "Rocky" Wedemeier, 73, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully in the comforting presence of his family on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home.

On October 4, 1949, Rocky was born to the union of Fred Louis Wedemeier and Lucella (Schweitzer) in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was the husband of Cynthia (Kittle) Wedemeier; loving...

Mar 23, 2023

Donald Eugene Giedinghagen, "D.E.", 76, Union, passed away March 23, 2023, at the St. Louis University Hospital in St Louis, Missouri, from complications from an auto accident. Donald was born in Washington, Missouri, December 15, 1946, to the late Donald Raymond Giedinghagen and Alice Doreen Schuenemeyer.

With the marriage of his mother to Owen Edward Ferdinand Becker...

Mar 21, 2023

Quenton Hellmann of Union, MO passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the age of 23 years.  He is survived by his parents: Matt Hellmann of Union and Tammy Shelton of Nunnelly, TN; two sisters: Ellie Hellmann of Union and Brianna Keen of Sullivan; one brother, Brandon Just of Union; grandparents: Glenn and Theresa Hellmann of Union, Phil and...

Mar 18, 2023

Jeffrey Lynn Niederholtmeyer, 60, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly at his home.

On March 20, 1962, Jeff was born to the union of Robert Niederholtmeyer and Anna Marie (Patke) in Washington, Missouri.

He graduated from St. Francis Borgia Catholic School.

Jeff most recently worked for FKI Cleaning.

Music was a passion...

Mar 17, 2023

Margaret Ellen Hence, at the age of 82 years, entered into her Eternal Home in the early morning of Friday, March 17, 2023 at her home in Union, MO surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and many friends.  Margaret was born in St. Clair, MO on March 19, 1940; the daughter of the late Charles Hence and his wife, Helen...