obituaries

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,...

Jan 24, 2022

Randell C. Brown, 52, of Labadie, passed away, Monday, January 24, 2022, at his home.

On May 7, 1969, Randell was born to the union of Randell J. Brown and Diana (Harper) in St. Louis.

Randell graduated from South County Tech.

He enjoyed hunting and making knives.

Randell was preceded in...

Jan 23, 2022

Peggy Jane Gordon (Masters), 75, of New Haven passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her home.

Peggy, daughter of Floydd Masters and wife Gladys (Patterson) was born March 30, 1946 in St. Louis.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Floydd and Gladys Masters; her husband, Ramor Lewis Gordon Jr. and six siblings,...

Jan 22, 2022

Carol L. McHugh, 84, of St. Clair, passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On April 2, 1937, Carol was born to the union of William Condon and Florence (Barheit) in Carbondale, Pennsylvania.

Carol was united in marriage to Donald McHugh on December 31, 1953.

Carol was a member...

Jan 20, 2022

William "Bill" Harrison, 73, of Union, passed away, Thursday, January 20, 2022, in St. Louis.

On July 15, 1948, Bill was born to the union of Roy Harrison and Julia (Slemons) in Kansas City, MO.

He was united in marriage on June 20, 1976, to Dorothea "Doti" Lottman in Leslie.

Bill served in...

Jan 19, 2022

Donald Kampmann, 86 of Union passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Town and Country following a short illness.

Don, son of Ernest Kampmann and wife Minnie (Codey) was born March 5, 1935 in St. Louis and spent most of his life in Missouri.

On July 7, 1952 he was united in marriage to Hazel...

Jan 18, 2022

Gary L. Hayes, 78, of Washington passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Washington.

Gary, son of Stanley Hayes and wife Wilma (Patterson) was born July 30, 1943 in Washington.

On February 19, 2002 he was united in marriage to Gloria Maloney in Union.

Gary worked at Sunset Health Care in Union until...

Jan 16, 2022

Donna Kay German (Jenkins), 79, of Union passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Washington.

Donna, daughter of Woodrow Jenkins and wife Blanche Berniece (Phillips) was born May 27, 1942 in Union.

She was united in marriage to Jerry German.

As a Christian Donna was a believer of the Baptist Faith.

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Jan 15, 2022

Carla was a wonderful person with too many accomplishments to list in a small space. Those who survive her will always remember her love for her family and her dedication to their happiness. She was an intelligent woman who wanted nothing more than to see those whom she loved succeed. Though dementia may steal our loved ones from us,...

Jan 14, 2022

Billy Ray Fischer, 80, of Union passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 in New Haven.

Billy, son of Henry Fischer and wife Pearl (Rogers) was born November 25, 1941 in Washington.

On April 20, 1961 he was united in marriage to Margaret Comfort in Juarez, Mexico.

Billy proudly served his country in the...

Jan 12, 2022

Sharon Darlene Inglish, 71, of Union passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Union.

Sharon, daughter of John Inglish and wife Lillian (Nash) was born April 27, 1950 in St. Louis.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father, John Inglish; her mother, Lillian Inglish Moore and her daughter, Sandra Kaye Ard.

She...

Jan 12, 2022

James "Lonnie" Lane, 76, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home.

James, son of Randall Lee Lane and wife Irene (Smith) was born June 10, 1945 in Iola, Kansas.

On November 27, 1965 he was united in marriage to Jane Peters in Krakow, Missouri.

James served his country...