obituaries

Suzanne Elizabeth Jones

Suzanne Elizabeth Jones

Jan 5, 2023

Suzanne Elizabeth Jones (Lockett), 93, of Pacific, passed away, Thursday, January 5, 2023, at St. Clair Nursing Center.

On March 10, 1929, Suzanne was born to the union of Connard Clay Lockett and Cecil Irene (Gosser) in Kirksville, Missouri.

Suzanne was a very family-oriented person and enjoyed get-togethers like a bar-b-que or simply a drop...

Amy Elizabeth Cook

Amy Elizabeth Cook

Jan 3, 2023

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Letha L. Herbst

Letha L. Herbst

Jan 3, 2023

Letha L. Herbst (Ingram), 67, of Rosebud, passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

On October 31, 1955, Letha was born to the union of Lloyd Ingram and Naomi (Instasi) in Youngstown, Ohio.

Letha worked at Gerald Industries for over 8 years.

She was a courageous...

Bennie Carl Stahlman

Bennie Carl Stahlman

Jan 1, 2023

Bennie Carl Stahlman, 76, of St. Clair, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On October 14, 1946, Bennie was born to the union of William Stahlman and Helen (Redhage) in Union, Missouri.

Bennie attended St. Clair School District.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved deer and turkey...

Diane E. Friend

Diane E. Friend

Dec 31, 2022

Diane Elaine Friend (Biggs), 77, of Sullivan, passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.

On September 21, 1945, Diane was born to the union of Osco Biggs and Maude (Jones) in West Frankfort, Illinois.

Diane graduated from West Frankfort High School. She would later attend St. Louis University obtaining her...

Matthew Barton Witt

Matthew Barton Witt

Dec 30, 2022

Matthew B. Witt, 48, of Union, passed away, Friday, December 30, 2022.

On March 31, 1974, Matthew was born to the union of Mark Witt and Christina (Oshia) in San Diego, California.

Matthew grew up in Sullivan and graduated from Sullivan High School in 1992.  Matt later obtained his degree in Computer Science.  Matthew married...

Gloria J. Isgriggs

Gloria J. Isgriggs

Dec 28, 2022

Gloria J. Isgriggs (Barlow),75 of St. Clair, passed, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On February 21, 1947, Gloria was born to the union of Billy Barlow and LaVern (Griffin) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Gloria was a hairstylist for over 30 years and owned her own salon. Through doing hair at Meramec...

Joseph "Joe" Juntti

Joseph "Joe" Juntti

Dec 27, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Juntti Sr., 65, of Pacific, passed away, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On February 21, 1957, Joe was born to the union of Leslie Juntti and Mary (Berry) in Detroit, Michigan.

Joe was united in marriage to Debbie (Maloney) on November 23, 1984, in Gray Summit, Missouri.

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Willard Gibson

Willard Gibson

Dec 26, 2022

Willard Clayton Gibson, 88, of Marthasville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on December 26, 2022.  On May 11, 1983 he was united in marriage to Loretta Burns in San Antonio, Texas and enjoyed 40 years of marriage. He was baptized in the Baptist faith.

Son of the late Clarence and Zilpha Gibson, he was born...

Theresa "Sally" Becker

Theresa "Sally" Becker

Dec 21, 2022

Theresa "Sally" Becker, 58, of Union, passed away in Beaufort, at the home of her sister, Karen Hanna, the evening of Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Sally, as she was known to family and friends, was born to the union of Owen Edward and Alice Doreen (Schuenemeyer) Becker, on February 3, 1964, in Kirkwood.

Sally was...

Jerry C. Smith

Jerry C. Smith

Dec 20, 2022

Jerry Cecil Smith, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Jerry, son of Jasper and Dora (Honeycutt) Smith was born on July 23,1934 in China Grove, North Carolina.

He was married to Bernice Shenk on February 23, 1953, in York, South Carolina, sharing...

Charles "Charlie" Pete Willingham

Charles "Charlie" Pete Willingham

Dec 19, 2022

Charles "Charlie" Willingham of High Ridge passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 19, 2022.

Charlie, son of Charles Willingham and wife Agatha (Minardi) was born April 27, 1955 in St. Louis.

Charlie served his country in the United States Army for three years receiving an honorable discharge.

After being discharged from...

Rita Willson

Rita Willson

Dec 17, 2022

Rita Willson (Rathe), 85, of Villa Ridge passed away, Saturday, December 17, 2022 in St. Charles.

Rita, daughter of Walter Rathe and wife Laetitia (Pelletier) was born June 30, 1937 in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

On May 13, 1962 she was united in marriage to Harold Willson in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Rita was of the Catholic...

David C. Gumpenberger

David C. Gumpenberger

Dec 17, 2022

David C. Gumpenberger, 69, of Villa Ridge, passed away, Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On September 19, 1953, David was born to the union of Clarence Gumpenberger and Marilyn (Williams) in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

David proudly served his country in the United States Marines.

He enjoyed fishing, Sci-fi movies,...

James D. Holman

James D. Holman

Dec 16, 2022

James David Holman, Jr. was always busy and in his spare time trying to help family and friends with whatever was needed. Whether it was taking time to help a stranger broke down on the side of the road or graciously helping someone in financial need. He was generous in everything he did and everywhere he went. He made...

Nancy J. Braun

Nancy J. Braun

Dec 11, 2022

Nancy J. Braun (Bailey), 85, of St. Clair, passed away, Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington surrounded by her loving family.

On February 9, 1937, Nancy was born to the union of Alex Bailey and Tressie (Keys) in Franklin County, Missouri.

Nancy was a 1955 St. Clair High School graduate.

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Pat Bauer

Pat Bauer

Dec 2, 2022

Helen Patricia Bauer, 73, of Union, passed away, Friday, December 2, 2022, at Bethesda Meadow in Ellisville, Missouri.

Pat, as she preferred, was born to the union of Edward Bauer and Genevieve (Lively) on July 2, 1948, in St. Louis City, Missouri.

She worked as a CMT for Marymount Manor for over 20 years as...

Linda Marie Kelch

Linda Marie Kelch

Dec 1, 2022

Linda Marie Kelch (Bonney), 79, of St. Clair, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Linda, daughter of George Edward Bonney and his wife Fay Louise (Polite), was born on August 9, 1943, in St. Louis.  She was united in marriage to Dan Kelch on June 2, 1972, in St. Louis.

In...

Joan Ford

Joan Ford

Dec 1, 2022

Joan LaFone Ford, 92, of Labadie, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Oak Pointe of Washington in Washington, MO, after a brief battle with cancer.

Joan was born on February 20, 1930, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to Homer and Eleanor (Steinmetz) Peloquin. She graduated from McDonell High School in 1948. Joan loved her...

Betty L. Quaethem

Betty L. Quaethem

Nov 29, 2022

Betty L. Quaethem (Smith) passed away on November 29th, 2022, in the comfort of her home

with family by her side. Betty, the daughter of Lester and Eldora (Newman) Smith, was born on May 29th, 1937, in the community of Bucoda near Senath, Missouri. After graduating from Senath High School in 1955, Betty moved to St. Louis,...

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