obituaries

Aug 1, 2021

Irene "Sally" Montalbano (Guittar), 95, of St. Clair, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at St. Clair Nursing Center.

On February 26, 1926, Sally was born to the union of Charles Guittar and Antoinette (Tierney) in St. Louis.

Sally was loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed being outdoors going on picnics and fishing....

Aug 1, 2021

Terry Kay Andrade (Lay), 57, of Owensville, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Washington.

On September 10, 1963, Terry was born to the union of William Lay and Crystal (Morrow) in Los Angeles, California.

Terry was a lifelong child advocate.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Crystal Lay;...

Jul 28, 2021

John Henry Kriete, 72, of Villa Ridge, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.

On January 10, 1949, John was born to the union of Ralph Kriete and Ruth (Wilson) in Washington.

He was a member of the VFW in St. Clair and the American Legion also in St. Clair....

Jul 25, 2021

James "Jim" Edward McKinnon, 70, of Sullivan, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home.

On August 24, 1950, Jim was born to the union of Howard McKinnon and Ruby (Lewis) in St. Louis.

Jim enjoyed fishing, tinkering and building. He loved being outdoors, sitting outside, mushroom hunting and camping. Most of all Jim...

Jul 24, 2021

Tracy Lee Johnson, 65, of New Haven passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Tracy, son of the late Delbert Johnson and wife Joyce (Naomi) was born April 4, 1956 in St. Louis.

Tracy worked as an over the road truck driver for Bockting Trucking and Maczuk Industries. He was a heavy...

Jul 24, 2021

Robert "Bob" Helton Jr., of Sullivan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the age of 66 years.

Robert was born on September 3, 1954 in St. Louis, to Robert Lee Helton Sr. and Betty Josephine (nee Sanders) Helton.

He was a 1973 graduate of Sullivan High School. He enjoyed...

Jul 22, 2021

Henry Ludwig Vonk, 90, of Owensville passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home.

Henry, son of Johannes Vonk and wife Elise (Leih) was born February 2, 1931 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

On September 1, 1956 he was united in marriage to Hendrina Brand in Webster Groves.

Henry was an Electronic Technician by...

Jul 22, 2021

Donald W. Pope, 77, of Washington, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

On July 14, 1944, Donald was born to the union of James Pope and Ina (Martin) in Mosley, Missouri.

He was a member of the local teamster's union number 682.

He worked for...

Jul 21, 2021

Pauline Ann Bynum, 73, of Bourbon, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sullivan.

On October 13, 1947, Pauline was born to the union of William Miller and Nora (Panietz) in St. Louis.

Pauline worked at Carrlange Manufacturing for many years.

She enjoyed watching old western movies, especially if they had John Wane...

Jul 18, 2021

Louise Marie Rachal (Thurman), 89 of Sullivan formerly of St. Clair passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Sullivan.

Louise, daughter of William Thurman and wife Lucille (Russell) was born November 2, 1931 in St. Louis.

On February 1, 1949 she was united in marriage to Carl Rachal.

Louise was preceded in death...

Jul 15, 2021

Thomas Clayton Aubuchon, 78, of Westphalia passed away, Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Jefferson City.

On April 8, 1943, Thomas was born to the union of William Aubuchon and Frances (Kelsey) in St. Louis.

Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army.

On July 2, 1982, Thomas was united in marriage...

Jul 15, 2021

Christina Wright (Knoernschild), 51, of Augusta, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her home.

On July 30, 1969, Christina was born to the union of Robert Knoernschild and Ellen (Gallagher) in St. Louis.

Christina was a graduate of Washington High School in 1986. She would then move on to earn her bachelor's degree in...

Jul 15, 2021

Paul David Lay, 59, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his home.

On October 19, 1961, Paul was born to the union of William Lay and Crystal (Morrow) in Los Angeles.

Paul enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He was a collector of many things including baseball cards. He was a particularly...

Jun 27, 2021

Christopher A. Franklin, 37, of Washington, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home.

On November 1, 1983 Christopher was born in Albany, Georgia to his mother, Lori Gates (Wentling).

Christopher loved Mexican food, being outdoors and Disneyland.

He is survived by his mother, Lori Gates and husband Scott of Washington; three...

Jun 25, 2021

Hendrina Maria Vonk (Brand), 89, of Owensville passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at her home.

Hendrina, daughter of Hendrick Jan Brand and wife Janna Albertina (Abels) was born April 6, 1932 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

On September 1, 1956 she was united in marriage to Henry Vonk in Webster Groves.

Hendrina was an...

Jun 25, 2021

Mike W. Zimmer, 56, of Owensville passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home.

Mike, son of Vernon and Louise Zimmer was born May 13, 1965 in St. louis.

Mike had an extreme passion for cars and his dang dog! He enjoyed working on cars, going to car shows and anything with cars.

Jun 23, 2021

Linda Sue Halliburton, 63, of Washington passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her home.

Linda, daughter of Merle Kidwell and wife Esther (Maness) was born August 13, 1957 in St. Louis.

She was United in marriage to her best friend the love of her life for 47 years. She loved to sing and dance....

Jun 23, 2021

Daril Lynn Lorenz Lee, 65, of Washington passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Washington.

Daril, daughter of Frederick Ray Lorenz and wife Ida Corina (Ball) was born January 6, 1956 in St. Louis.

She was an extremely family-oriented person and always willing to help someone in need. She enjoyed talking and was known as...

Jun 18, 2021

Bella Noelle LaValle, 20, of Jefferson City formerly of Union passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 in Country Club Hills.

Bella, daughter of Shaun Luckett and Amanda LaValle was born November 21, 2000 in Washington.

She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Union where she was Christened at young age.

Jun 18, 2021

Dennis "Denny" Patrick Enloe, 65, of Union passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home.

Dennis, son of Jerome "Dean" Enloe and wife Ruth (Oliver) was born December 20, 1955 in St. Louis.

On June 7, 2002 he was united in marriage to Lydia Schaefer in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Dennis enjoyed...