obituaries
John Lee Dickinson
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...
Grace E. Powers
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.;...
William "Bill" James Shaw
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...
John Sterling Giesing
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...
Walter "Rocky" Wedemeier
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...
Donald E. Giedinghagen
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...
Quenton Hellmann
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...
Jeffrey Lynn Niederholtmeyer
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...
Margaret Ellen Hence
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...
Kenneth John Washburn
Mar 7, 2023
Kenneth "Ken" John Washburn of Washington, MO was born May 2, 1938 in Chicago, IL; the son of George Washburn and his wife, Doris (Jacksoniak). Ken passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 84 years. He received his education from Northwestern University in Evanston, Il. where he was president his senior year of his fraternity, Sigma...
Lilly "Mitzi" Miller
Mar 3, 2023
Lilly "Mitzi" Miller (Shafferkoetter), 92, of Union passed away, Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Clair.
Lilly, daughter of T.R. Roy Shafferkoetter and wife Edith (Holt) was born December 25, 1930 in Union.
On March 10, 1951 she was united in marriage to Joseph "Bob" Miller in Union.
Lilly was a long-time member...
Tracy Martin Skiles I
Mar 2, 2023
Tracy Martin Skiles I, 48, of Bland, passed away, unexpectedly, Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.
He was born November 25, 1974, to the union of Steve Skiles and Mary (Schlossnagel) in Potosi, Missouri.
On March 22, 2003, Tracy was united in marriage to Bettina (Miller) at Bem Church in Bem,...
Marilyn Ellison Butts
Feb 28, 2023
Marilyn Ellison Butts, 87, of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Jefferson City, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her residence.
Marilyn Jeanine Ellison, the only child of Floyd and Roberta (Rowland) Ellison, was born in St. Clair, MO on May 27,1935. She was selected to represent her hometown's Fourth Grade in the 1945...
George Wiemann
Feb 27, 2023
George F. Wiemann of Union, MO was born August 3, 1943 in St. Louis, MO; the son of George Wiemann Sr. and his wife, Hazel (Craft). George passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 79 years. He was united in marriage to Karen (Zatorski) on May 26, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV. and the couple made...
Guy Gabriel Cornu
Feb 25, 2023
Guy Gabriel Cornu, 82, of Gerald passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Washington.
Guy, son of Willeam Cornu and wife Simone (Caffiot) was born January 3, 1941 in Manosgue, France.
On November 23, 1990 he was united in marriage to Jane Fennewald in St. Louis.
He began his career as a Hair...
Bonita "Bonnie" Edwards
Feb 23, 2023
Bonita "Bonnie" Edwards, 52, of Sullivan, passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.
Bonnie was born on June 13, 1970, in St. Louis to the union of Frank R. Edwards and Carolyn E. (Swanstrom).
Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she very much-loved spending time with...
Carol Sue Generally
Feb 23, 2023
Carol Sue Generally of Union, MO was born June 12, 1947 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Clyde Kelly and his wife, Winnie (Curtis). Carol passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 75 years. She was baptized and raised at Pacific Baptist Church in Pacific, MO. She graduated from Washington High School before receiving her Registered...
Maryann Haines
Feb 21, 2023
MaryAnn Haines (nee Laubinger) of Union, MO was born March 25, 1959 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Donald Laubinger and his wife, Cathryn (nee McGee). MaryAnn passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 63 years. She received her education from Union High School, graduating in the class of 1977. MaryAnn was united in marriage to...
James B. Parsons Iii
Feb 21, 2023
James "Jim" B. Parsons III of Washington, MO was born April 14, 1936 in St. Louis, MO; the son of James B. Parsons Jr. and his wife, Ruth (nee Cox). Jim passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 86 years. He was united in marriage to Catherine "Kitty" Moon on December 31, 1955 in Waterloo, Il. ...
Thomas Michael Stanfield
Feb 21, 2023
Thomas Michael Stanfield, 53, passed away on February 21, 2023 after a lengthy battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and throat cancer. He ran a good race. A courageous warrior. Suffered much, but did not complain. Now he celebrates THE VICTORY!
"Death is the greatest feast on the road to heaven." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Thomas is survived by...
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