obituaries

Sep 24, 2021

Surrounded by his loving family, Roger Irwin, of Sullivan, MO, passed away at home on the evening of Friday, September 24, 2021.

Roger was born in Maryville, MO on August 13, 1941. He was the last of four children born to Otha Charles Irwin and Dorothy Jean Owens Irwin.  Roger is survived by his wife Mamie Susan...

Sep 13, 2021

Eddie Dale Jacobs, 62, of Union, passed away suddenly, Monday, September 13, 2021.

On June 16, 1959, Eddie was born to the union of Henry Jacobs and Ettie "Arlene" (Presnell) in St. Louis.

Eddie graduated from St. Clair High School in 1977.

He earned his associates degree from I.T.T Tech.

Eddie...

Sep 10, 2021

A Loving son of Aaron and Martha LaBoube from Herman, Missouri. Where he was raised. Leon H. LaBoube was a brother to five siblings. Three sisters Valoise, Vernice, and Helen. As well as two brothers, Clifford, and Calvin.

He met his soul mate Barbara Ann Bridgman. Choosing her for his wife. Making him a Loyal and Loving...

Sep 8, 2021

Carl D. "Sonny" Cox of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in St. Clair.

Carl, son of Charles Cox and wife Ethel (Reed) was born September 6, 1942 in Anaconda, Missouri.

Carl was a life-time member of the NRA. He loved to hunt, fish and be in the outdoors. Most of all he...

Sep 8, 2021

Martin Giesing, 83, of Union, passed away, Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at his home.

On January 26, 1938, Martin was born to the union of Sterling Giesing and Irene (Hobelmann) in Union.

Martin attended St. Francis Borgia Catholic School in Washington.

In his free time, he worked extensively on his family's genealogy dating...

Sep 5, 2021

John Schumacher, 54, of St. Clair, passed away, Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home.

On November 9, 1966, John was born to the union of Harry Schumacher Jr. and Gloria (Glass) in St. Louis City, Missouri.

John enjoyed working on his truck and following sports. He was an avid lottery ticket scratcher and occasionally...

Sep 2, 2021

Craig D. Enloe, 59 of New Haven, previously of Osage County, passed away, Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his home.

On October 13, 1961, Craig was born to the union of Larry Enloe and Donna (Peeler) in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Craig attended Pattonville High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States...

Sep 1, 2021

Linda Kathryn Peters (Ayres), 73, of Union passed away, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home.

Linda, daughter of Everett Ayres and wife Louise (Hoheisel) was born September 17, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas.

On March 17, 1991, she was united in marriage to Dale Peters in Wellington, Kansas and reunited a short time later on...

Aug 31, 2021

Michelle R. Major (Gable), 36, of St. Clair, passed away, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her home.

On February 14, 1985, Michelle was born to the union of Kevin Grable and Celeste (Haug) in Conyers, Georgia.

Michelle graduated from Northwest High School in 2004.

She proudly served her country in the United States...

Aug 29, 2021

David Wayne Hemker, 74, of St. Clair passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Washington.

David, son of Gilbert Hemker and Elsie (Lack) was born December 10, 1946 in Lonedell.

David loved to spend time hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors. In his younger years he enjoyed taking his family on camping trips.

Aug 25, 2021

Priscilla Elliott (Price), 57, of Richwoods, passed away, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.

On April 20, 1964, Priscilla was born to the union of Jerry Price and Muriel (Arthur) in St. Louis.

She was united in marriage to Delmar Elliott.

Priscilla was a member of the Way...

Aug 23, 2021

LeAnne Elizabeth Gerling (Plummer), 70, of Lonedell, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at her home.

On July 24, 1951, LeAnne was born to the union of Wayne Plummer and Elizabeth (Faulk) in Hayward, California.

LeAnne graduated from New Haven High School.

LeAnne was united in marriage to her late husband, Garry Gerling...

Aug 18, 2021

Anna Tovar-Rea of Bourbon, formerly of Los Banos, California, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home after a two year sickness, she was 60 years old.

A loving wife of 37 years to Andy Rea of Bourbon; loving mother to Andrew Tomas Rea and wife Misha of California, Sara Marisol...

Aug 16, 2021

Donald J. Bailey, 86, of Leslie, Missouri passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home.

Donald, son of John Bailey and wife Lenna (Fode) was born August 21, 1934 in Wing, North Dakota.

He served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957 receiving an honorable discharge. While in the military...

Aug 12, 2021

Florence A. McCormack, 82, of Washington, passed away, Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Mercy Hospital.

On June 19, 1939, Florence was born to the union of Seth Slocum and Erla (Muntzel).

She was a graduate of New Haven High School.

Florence was united in marriage to her late husband, Harold McCormack in 1985....

Aug 9, 2021

Robert "Bob" Allen Horn, 57, of Sullivan passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at his home.

Robert, son, of Eugene Horn and wife Pauline (Riley) was born June 1, 1964 in Washington.

On January 30, 1982 he was united in marriage to Betty Loyd in Union.

Robert was a member of the Carpenter's...

Aug 6, 2021

Darla Elaine Franklin (Nelson), 63, of Sullivan, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at her home.

On June 22, 1958, Darla was born to the union of Obie Nelson and Betty (Cahill) in Washington.

She graduated from St. Clair High School in 1976 and was a proud St. Clair Bulldog.

On September 28,...

Aug 5, 2021

Cheryl Copeland, 72, of Union, previously of California, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, in Washington.

On November 9, 1948, Cheryl was born to the union of Teddy Copeland and Jessie (Jameson) in Corona, California.

Cheryl graduated from Corona High School in 1966. She would later go to California State Fullerton and earn her bachelors...

Aug 5, 2021

Robert Harold Sturgill, 84, of Washington, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at his home.

On April 14, 1937, Robert was born to the union of Woodrow Sturgill and Alice (Brooks) in Norton, Virginia.

Robert graduated high school from John I. Burton in 1955.

On May 4, 1956, Robert was united in marriage...

Aug 4, 2021

Maudie Marie Downey (Sohn) 86 of St. Clair, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2021, at her home.

On July 6, 1935, Maudie was born to the union of Fred Sohn and Nancy (Smith) in St. Clair.

She was united in marriage to Elmer Downey in St. Clair on August 30, 1952.

Maudie retired...