obituaries

May 5, 2023

Patti S. (Huntington) Taylor of Union, MO passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at the age of 60 years. Patti was born March 9, 1963 in Sherman, MO to Louis Huntington II and his wife, Sue (Branson). She received her education from Lafayette High School in St. Louis, MO. Patti was employed as a bus driver for the...

May 4, 2023

Peter James Kouzes of Union, MO passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 57 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Cynthia (Timko) Kouzes.

Peter is survived by one daughter, Madison Kouzes and husband Roman Arneson of Racine, WI.; one brother, Matt Kouzes and wife...

May 1, 2023

Robert Gillespie, 84, of Sullivan, passed away, Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home in the comforting presence of his wife and family.

Robert was born to the union of Floyd Gillespie and Flora (York) in Detroit, Michigan on February 1, 1939. He earned his education from Naylor High School in Naylor, Missouri. On July...

Apr 28, 2023

Dixie Lee Jarman, 81, of Union passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 in Union.

Dixie, daughter of Basil Allen and wife Fronia (Parker), was born January 28, 1942 in Kansas City, MO.

Dixie was preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Fronia Allen; her husband, Mike Jarman; one brother, Densil Allen;...

Apr 27, 2023

Greg J. Thompson of Washington, MO passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the age of 70 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillian (Link) Thompson; and one brother, Jan Thompson.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Thompson of Washington; one son, Kevin Barron of St. Louis; one brother,...

Apr 27, 2023

Donna J. Hagedorn (Stahlman) of Union, MO passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the age of 76 years. She was born June 13, 1946 in Washington, MO to Paul Stahlman and his wife, Josephine (Kosulic). Donna grew up in St. Clair where she attended St. Clare Catholic Grade School and St. Clair High School. She was united...

Apr 23, 2023

Billie Gene Sanson, 62, of Villa Ridge, passed away, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.

On June 3, 1960, Billie was born to the union of Billie Sanson and Barbara (Fydck) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Billie proudly served his country in the United States Army.

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Apr 22, 2023

Linda Elaine Schatz, 67, of St. Clair, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Linda, daughter of Barthlup Pierce and Alva Jean (Barton) Pierce, was born in Washington on November 15, 1955. She was a graduate of St Clair High School.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life,...

Apr 18, 2023

MichaelAnne Cahill, 59, of Union, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at her home.

On August 24, 1963, MichaelAnne was born in Washington, Missouri to her mother, Flora Maness.

MichaelAnne achieved high educational goals, graduating from UCLA with a bachelor's in political science and then moving on to Pepperdine University to...

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,...