obituaries

Feb 15, 2022

Lyle Ray Barton, 81, of Gerald passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in Gerald.

Lyle, son of Charles Barton and wife Helen (Grebe) was born July 5, 1940 in St. Louis.

On January 25, 1973 he was united in marriage to Sandra in St. Louis.

He served his country in the United States...

Feb 15, 2022

Irene Weber (Sohn), 92, of St. Clair departed this life Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in St. Clair.

Irene, daughter of Albert and Josephine Sohn was born September 1, 1929 in St. Clair. On June 22, 1946 she was united in marriage to Wilburn Weber and four children came to bless this union. Irene is survived by two...

Feb 14, 2022

Ronald F. Jenner, 79, of St. Clair passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at his home.

Ronald, son of Edward Jenner and wife Hynia (Boone) was born November 11, 1942 in St. Louis.

Ronald was a member of the American Legion Post 347 in St. Clair for many years. As a young man he worked...

Feb 13, 2022

Earl Leonard Bunton, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Union, Missouri on Sunday morning , February 13, 2022, he was surrounded by his children and loved ones.

Earl, son of Lee Oscar Bunton and wife Emma Jane (Haynes) was born April 23, 1945 in Oak Hill, Missouri.

On July 19, 1969 he was...

Feb 13, 2022

Walter "Butch" Elliff, 75, of Washington passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 in St. Louis.

Butch, son of Walter E. Elliff and wife Beverly (Baker) was born April 24, 1946 in St. Louis.

On May 16, 1986 he was united in marriage to Ginny in Labadie, Missouri.

Butch worked at Schreiter Ready Mix...

Feb 13, 2022

Julia "Gayle" Williams (Smith), 67 of Union passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her home.

Gayle, daughter of James R. Smith and wife Mary Ellen (Brinkley) was born November 15, 1954 in Dixon, Missouri.

On December 31, 1976 she was united in marriage to Chester Williams in Rolla.

Gayle was a long-time...

Feb 11, 2022

Beverly Ann Diekmann (VanBooven), 74, of Hermann, passed away, Friday, February 11, 2022 at Hermann Hospital.

On December 13, 1947, Beverly was born to the union of Hugo VanBooven and Rosemary (Adkins) in Montgomery County, Missouri.

Beverly was kind, generous and adventurous.  She enjoyed going to resale shops and yard sales, drawing and drives in...

Feb 8, 2022

Joseph D. Mullen, 91, of Union passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Union.

Joe, son of Henry Mullen and wife Florence (Walden) was born October 20, 1930 in Cuba.

Joe served his country in the United States Navy. He was a long-time member of the American Legion Post 296 in Union as well as...

Feb 8, 2022

Kenneth H. Kahler, 92, of Union passed away Monday, February 8, 2022 in Washington.

Kenneth was born July 9, 1929 in Hastings, Nebraska.

He was a Mason and member of the Masonic Lodge in Wellston, Missouri.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his...

Feb 6, 2022

Sarah Lee Goerges, 44, of Pacific passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home.

Sarah was born November 28, 1977 in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Sarah was employed at Lowells in Pacific and was proud to earn the title of Certified Solderer.

She is survived by her fiancé, Jesse Branson of Pacific; her father,...

Feb 6, 2022

Kathy Faye Farris (Humphrey), 76, of Owensville passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Owensville.

Kathy, daughter of Billy Humphrey and wife Ruby Alice (Ringeisen) was born August 11, 1945 in St. Louis.

On December 19, 1964 she was united in marriage to Thurman Farris in Owensville.

Kathy worked at Brown Shoe Company...

Feb 6, 2022

Barbara "Bobbie" Julius (Owens), 72, of Lonedell passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in St. Clair.

Barbara, daughter of Eldo Owens and wife Orpha (Rodgers) was born February 7, 1949 in Washington.

Barbara enjoyed golf and bowling and was the first women to be nominated into St. Louis Bowling Hall of Fame. She was a...

Feb 4, 2022

Shirley L. Cotner (Best), 85, of Union passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at her home.

Shirley, daughter of Ralph Best and Virginia Lansche (Dixon), was born March 7, 1936 in Eminence, Missouri.

In 1952 she was united in marriage to Winfred Cotner in St. Louis.

During her lifetime, Shirley enjoyed crocheting, playing...

Feb 4, 2022

Norma Kathleen Rose Obermark was a long awaited joy to her parents Porter and Kathleen Herrin Rose when she was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 31, 1957.  They had lost three sons prior to Kaye's birth.  Porter and Kathleen enjoyed every second they shared with Kaye. Kathleen's health began to decline after the birth of Kaye due to...

Feb 3, 2022

Willie Gene Brewer, 82, of Pacific passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at his home.

Gene, son of Bartly David Brewer and wife Gradie Lucile (Clay) was born April 30, 1939, in Lutts, Tennessee.

On January 11, 1958, he was united in marriage to Sue Bryson in Caruthersville, Missouri.

Gene was a member...

Feb 2, 2022

Mark Bentch, 65, of Gerald passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Washington.

Mark, son of Cleo Bentch and wife Joanne (Wing) was born August 30, 1956 in Richmond, California.

Mark worked at Baxter Gardens of Chesterfield until his medical retirement in 2021. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of Tea Lakes wildlife preserve...

Jan 30, 2022

Elsie Gage (Allen), 89, of St. Clair, passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Marshfield in the presence of her family.

On August 21, 1932, Elsie was born to the union of Daniel Allen and Dolly (Gordon) in Doniphan, Missouri.

Elsie was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in St. Clair and a former...

Jan 29, 2022

Mary Irene Oswalt Graham, nee Berry, 92, departed this life Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Mary, daughter of the late Thomas Berry and wife Ruth, nee Hogeland was born December 5, 1929 in Rector, Arkansas.

Mary, at age 17 married Orland "Clyde" Oswalt January 25, 1947. Together they raised 3 children, Charles, Marlene, and David. They...

Jan 28, 2022

Paul Edward Burks, 61, of New Haven passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, in Washington.

Paul, son of Jesse Burks and wife Nellie (Gilmore) was born December 30, 1960, in Cuba, Missouri.

Paul loved to go fishing and spend time with his grandchildren. He was an excellent carpenter and always did a meticulous job. He...

Jan 25, 2022

Jack J. Mescher, 83, of Washington passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in Washington, Missouri.

Jack, son of Fritz Mescher and wife Gladys (Smith) was born September 2, 1938, in Metropolis, Illinois.

On April 10, 1972, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Hoss.

Jack was the previous owner of the family business,...