obituaries

Aug 3, 2022

Alberta "Bert" M. Beyer (Adkins), 74, of Lonedell, passed away, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at her home in the comforting presence of her loving family.

On September 1, 1947, Alberta was born to the union of Albert Adkins and Dorothy (Hamm) in Salem, Missouri.

Alberta was united in marriage on May 16, 1964, in Saint...

Jul 25, 2022

Patricia Marie (Heintz) Gant, 62, of Washington, passed away, Monday, July 25, 2022, at her home in the comforting presence of her loving family.

On February 4, 1960, Patricia was born to the union of Thomas Heintz and JoAnn (Uptegrove) in St. Louis.

Patricia was a graduate from St. Clair High School. She would then...

Jul 22, 2022

"A good Teacher is like a Candle- it consumes itself to light the way for others"

Joyce (Gansauer) Francois of Washington, Missouri passed away quietly at her home on Friday, July 22 nd , 2022.

Joyce was born December 27 th , 1944 in Centralia, Illinois, the middle daughter of six children born to the...

Jul 20, 2022

Janet Long (Bresnahan), 75, of Union, passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at her daughter's home.

On November 16, 1946, Janet was born to the union of Harry Bresnahan and Frances Lanham in St. Louis.

Janet loved going to the casino, playing a good game of poker and playing with her beloved dog, Rosie. In...

Jul 17, 2022

Barbara Lee Rice (King), 84, of Union, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

Barbara, daughter of Lewis Hubert King and wife Edith May (O'Bannon), was born February 8, 1938, in Fredericktown.

She was united in marriage to Robert Earl "Bob" Rice on November 3, 1955, in Fredericktown.

Barbara was...

Jul 16, 2022

Timothy Leo Klimkiewicz, 68, of Gerald passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Washington.

Timothy, son of Ziggy Klimkiewicz and wife Alice (Rhodes) was born January 17, 1954 in St. Louis.

On July 14, 1984 he was united in marriage to Lora Petrie in St. Louis.

Timothy career started at Firestone Retread and...

Jul 13, 2022

Tammy D. Bell (Hall), 63, of Union, passed away, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at her home.

On October 13, 1958, Tammy was born to the union of James Hall and Mary (Thomas) in Alton, Illinois.

Tammy graduated from Valley Park High School in 1977.

She worked for many years as a dietitian at...

Jul 10, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lee Austin, 65, of Washington passed away, Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Robert, son of William Edward Austin and wife Edith (Partin) was born March 8, 1957 in Washington.

He was employed as a Bricklayer at Ron Sansone Construction in Pacific where he always set out...

Jul 7, 2022

Florence Anna Park (Fahrow), 93, of Beaver Dam, WI passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 in Eureka, MO.

Florence, daughter of Benjamin Fahrow and Elizabeth Mary (Bruckner) was born February 8, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois.

She was a long-time member of the Uniontown Baptist Church in Uniontown, AR.

Florence was preceded in death...

Jul 4, 2022

Jackie "JR" "Pops" Robins, 69, of Union passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 in Washington.

Jackie, son of Sidney and Ella Mae Dale Robins was born February 6, 1953 in Salisbury, Maryland.

Jackie was well-known in the area, frequenting local businesses and always a social butterfly making friends with everyone.

He was preceded...

Jul 3, 2022

Mary Alice Roy (Carwile), 97 of Sullivan passed away at her home on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Mary, daughter of Oscar Carwile and wife Harriet (Lacey) was born November 4, 1924 in East St Louis, Illinois.

She was united in marriage to James W. Roy on July 3, 1942, in Denmark, Arkansas.

Mary...

Jul 3, 2022

Reva Charlene Kerley, 86 of Park Hills, Missouri, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Reva, daughter of James Kerley and wife Arlene (Simmons), was born December 17, 1935 in Pocahontas, Arkansas

Reva graduated from Pocahontas High School, she earned her license as an LPN and later as a CNA, working at...

Jun 28, 2022

John Hughes, 54, of Lonedell, passed away, unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.

On January 27, 1968, John was born to the union of Donald Hughes and LeiLanni (Medows) in Sullivan.

John was the proud owner of "Medows Closet & Bath". The business was originally started by his uncle, Tracey...

Jun 27, 2022

Anna Marie Jones, 56, of Elsberry, Missouri passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton.

Anna, daughter of Truett Jones and Peggy (Smith) was born July 8, 1965 in St. Louis.

She enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles with Jeffrey. She found peace and happiness by living in the country and being...

Jun 25, 2022

James "JP" Phillip Lashley Sr, 58, of Villa Ridge, passed away, unexpectedly, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his home.

"JP" as he was known to most, was born May 4, 1964, to the union of Jerome Cousins and Margaret (Lashley) in St. Louis, Missouri.

JP was a graduate from McKinley High School in St. Louis....

Jun 23, 2022

Robert "Rob" Rettinghaus Jr., 51 of St. Clair, passed away, Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Creve Coeur.

On August 25, 1970, Rob was born to the union of Robert Rettinghaus Sr. and Toyea (Fisher) in Granite City, Illinois.

Rob graduated from Pacific High School in 1988 before moving on to Linn...

Jun 23, 2022

Bobbie "Bob" Gene Davis, 83 of St. Clair, passed away, Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his home, in the comforting presence of his family.

On November 20, 1938, Bob was born to his mother, Laura (Burns) Davis in St. Clair.

Bob was a graduate of St. Clair High School.

He was united in...

Jun 19, 2022

Dane Virgil Brooks Jr., 72, of Sullivan, passed away, Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On November 22, 1949, Dane was born to the union of Dane Virgil Brooks Sr. & Grace (Vandervort) in St. Louis.

Dane was married in St. Louis, to Colleen (Jackson). Together they shared 54 years of marriage...

Jun 15, 2022

Mildred I. Tiehes (Jenz), 86, of Catawissa, passed away after a short battle with leukemia on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her home.

On February 1, 1936, Mildred was born in St. Louis to the union of Karl Jenz & Josephine (Briggs).

Mildred graduated from Ritenour Highschool in Overland.

On May 7, 1955,...

Jun 12, 2022

Leo Riley, 74, of St. Clair, passed away, June 12, 2022, at his home.

On September 9, 1947, Leo was born to the union of Tom Riley and Emily (Watts) in Gilrey, California.

Leo proudly served his country during Vietnam as a soldier of the United States Army.

He worked as an over...