obituaries

Nov 8, 2022

David Alan Bahr, 73, of Union, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Dave, as he was known to family and friends, was born to the union of Leo Anthony Bahr and his wife Jenni (Musholt), in Battlecreek, Michigan, on November 16, 1948.

Dave was a self-employed house painter by trade.  He...

Nov 6, 2022

Keith Edward Kole Davis, precious and perfect baby of Richard and Tiffany (Brown) Davis went to the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Though his time on this earth was only for a short while, the imprint he has left on the lives of his parents and other family members will forever...

Nov 4, 2022

Lorraine Mae Johnson Alexander, 90, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, in Fenton, MO.

Lorraine, daughter of Knute Valdimar Johnson and wife Jenny Sophia Carolina (Lindberg), was born on November 18, 1931. She was the second of seven children born to Knute and Jenny. She was born at home in a two-room house that later became known...

Nov 4, 2022

Michael Louis Humphrey, 40, of Owensville, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.

Michael was born in Rolla on May 8, 1982, to Michael R Humphrey and Margaret Ryerson.

Michael loved to spend his time listening to music, playing games with his son, watching "professional wrestling" programs, fishing, and...

Nov 1, 2022

Vernon Eugene Fryer Sr., 97 of St. Clair, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Gene, as he was known to family and friends, was born May 25, 1925 in South Point near Washington MO to Pierce Fryer and Elva (Meyers) Fryer.

He was united in marriage to Sarah (McPherson) Fryer, on...

Oct 29, 2022

Archie Roger Pier, 73, of St. Clair passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 in St. Clair.

Archie, son of Paul Pier Sr. and wife Pearl (Herndon) was born June 6, 1949 in Washington.

On June 29, 1991 he was united in marriage to Wendi Talleur in St. Clair.

Archie served in the United...

Oct 24, 2022

Mario Lennox Urruela III, 68, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 in Union.

Mario, son of Mario Urruela I and wife Zoila (Hiribarne) was born April 11, 1954 in Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Mario was a sports fanatic, especially when it came to his two favorite teams, Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed taking...

Oct 23, 2022

Michael Joseph Zehnder, 52, of Richwoods, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Michael was born to the union of Joseph Zehnder and wife, Maria (Ready), on  June 23, 1970,  in St. Louis.

He was united in marriage to Selena Beelman on August 26, 1995 in Sunset Hills.

Oct 21, 2022

Shawn M. Kline, 49, of Cuba, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 21, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

On February 17, 1973, Shawn was born to the union of John Kline and Vicki (Anderson) in Sullivan.

Shawn worked for American Precision Die-Casting as a furnace tender and forklift operator.

He was a...

Oct 20, 2022

Daniel David Collier, 62, of Owensville, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Washington on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Danny, as he was known to family and friends, was born to the union of Arthur Collier and Enola (Ruffner) on April 6, 1960, at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

He served in the U.S. Army...

Oct 20, 2022

Walter Larry Knight, 81, of Robertsville, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Larry, as he was known by family and friends, was born to the union of Walter Earl Knight and wife, Jeanette Irene (Thompson), in Ironton, Missouri on December 1, 1940.

He was united in marriage to LuRae Schropp. Prior...

Oct 19, 2022

Glenda Delmara Voyles, 65, of Washington, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Glenda, daughter of Glenn Madison Voyles and Jesse Merle (Tutor), was born on June 18, 1957 in Great Bend, Kansas.

Glenda had worked for many years as a waitress in casinos in the Las Vegas area.  She enjoyed gardening,...

Oct 18, 2022

Eugene Haines Whitehead, Jr., 87, of Rosebud, passed away at Sunset Health Care Center in Union, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Gene, as he was known to family and friends, was born to the union of Eugene H. Whitehead, Sr. and Bertha Kencher in St Louis on May 11, 1935.

He was a veteran of...

Oct 17, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Doris E. Funston, of Leslie, on October 17, 2022, at the age of 75.

Doris was born on September 15, 1947, in Gideon, Missouri to Homer Downing and Orba (Hedgecock).

She was joined in marriage to John Funston on July 19,...

Oct 16, 2022

Ronnie Wilken, 61, of St. Clair, passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his home.

On April 9, 1961, Ronnie was born to the union of Ronald Wilken and Wilma Mae (Whitley) in St. Louis County.

Ronnie left school at a young age to help run the family logging business. He has been working and...

Oct 15, 2022

William G. McMillian, 60, of St. Clair, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Bill, as he was better known, was born to Leon and CarolAnn (Christakos) McMillian on September 23, 1962, in Washington, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Victoria Ray on November 24, 1984, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church...

Oct 14, 2022

Sullivan, Missouri (previously Union, Missouri) Born 4-9-1949, born in Paragould, Arkansas Died 10-14-2022, peacefully at home, Sullivan, Missouri

Father: the late, Joe Wesley Cupp Mother: the late, Dessie Lee (Brown) Cupp

Wife: Placida (Lizeil) Geraldez Cupp Son: Lee Geraldez Cupp, Daughters: Ivy Geraldez Cupp, Ann Geraldez Cupp

Brothers: Randie Joe Cupp (wife, Rudilyn),...

Oct 11, 2022

Robert John Irwin of St. Louis, Mo., born July 13, 1934, entered into the presence of the Lord the afternoon of Oct 11, 2022.

Bob was the second of two sons to Elton "Tex" and Helen (née Salaverria) Irwin.  He was born in Astoria, NY.  As a tried and true Yankee, he would want you to know...

Oct 10, 2022

Jerry Dean Cooper, Jr., of Gerald, passed away at his home on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Jerry, son of Jerry Dean Cooper, Sr. and wife Joanne (Burch), was born on December 19, 1961, in St. Louis.

He was united in marriage to Rachel Hupfeld at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Gerald, on June...

Oct 10, 2022

Angielee Tullock (Hanks), 93, of Maryland Heights, previously of Krakow, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Sarah Community in Bridgeton.

On September 29, 1929, Angie was born to the union of Jeff Hanks and Agnes Duncan in Possum Grape, Arkansas.

Angie enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers.

She was preceded...