obituaries

Aug 21, 2022

Linda M. Steffens (Brown) 81 of Labadie, passed away, Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On June 22, 1941, Linda was born to the union of Cecil Brown and Mabel (Jobe) in Lonedell, Missouri.

Linda was graduate from Washington High School.

She was united in marriage on January 25, 1958,...

Aug 21, 2022

Gary M. Walker, 84, of Union passed away, Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his home in the comforting presence of his loving family.

On July 17, 1938, Gary was born to the union of Doyle Jim Walker and Jessie (Carr) in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Gary was united in marriage on January 24, 1959, to Janell...

Aug 20, 2022

Craig "Hollywood" James Riegel, 62, of Washington passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 in St. Louis.

Craig, son of James Edward Riegel and wife Bonnie Lee (Wellenkamp) was born July 20, 1960 in Washington.

On October 8, 1983 he was united in marriage to Michelle Mills at St. Francis Borgia Church in Washington and was...

Aug 19, 2022

Cheryl L. White, 61, of Union passed away, August 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

On February 23, 1961, Cheryl was born to the union of William Garland and Bernice (Schoenfeld) in Washington, Missouri.

Cheryl was a 1979 graduate from Union High School.

On August 4, 1979, Cheryl was...

Aug 19, 2022

Carolyn "Sue" Rose Roach was born July 2, 1954 to Carl Eugene Rose and Carol Ann Hoerath Rose Gray. Sadly, our beautiful Sue left us August 19, 2022 after a brief and sudden illness.

Sue was born in Sullivan, Missouri moving to Indiana where she attended school graduating from Grandville Wells in Jamestown, Indiana in 1972. She...

Aug 17, 2022

Lisa Marie Achens, 41 of Union, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at DeGreeff Hospice House in St. Louis.

On January 9, 1981, Lisa was born to the union of Merle "Pete" Achens and Mary (Moore) in Cahokia, Illinois.

Lisa attended both Cahokia and Union High Schools.

She was a very talented artist...

Aug 15, 2022

Richard F. Guetzloff, 93, of Washington passed away, Monday, August 15, 2022, at his home in the presence of his loving wife.

On July 19, 1929, Richard was born to the union of Mr. & Mrs. Guetzloff in Chicago, Illinois.

Richard very much enjoyed playing golf, showing dogs and fishing. Kay and Richard were able...

Aug 14, 2022

Doris Pauline Hicks (Kinkead), 88, of Union, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Pauline, as she was known to family and friends, daughter of Earl and Opal (Jett) Kinkead, was born September 22, 1933, in Bland, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Dwayne Wright Hicks on October 13, 1951, in...

Aug 10, 2022

David Steelman, 62, of Union, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at his home in the comforting presence of his loving wife and daughters.

On October 13, 1959, David was born to the union of Ralph Steelman and Frances (Johnson) in St. Louis, Missouri.

David was united in marriage to Karen (Wilkes) on April 25,...

Aug 8, 2022

Linda Gayle Messex (Shaw), 76, of St. Clair, passed away at St. Clair Nursing Center on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Linda, daughter of Thomas I. Shaw and his wife Helen (Pearson), was born March 15, 1946, In Ontario, Canada.

She began her schooling in Ontario, Canada where she was born and after her father's job...

Aug 7, 2022

James "Jim" Evans, 75, of Lonedell, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On December 30, 1946, Jim was born to the union of Wilburn Evans and Margrett (Richardson) in Florida.

Jim was united in marriage on August 25, 1972, in Parma, Missouri to Nancy (Aylward).

In his...

Aug 7, 2022

Michael Stephen Crook, "Mike", 44, of New Haven, MO. passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday afternoon, 8/7/22.  Although we are completely heartbroken by the devastating loss of our beloved Michael, with whom we expected to share many more wonderful years, we are comforted in knowing he was with family that respected and cherished him, deeply loved and...

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...