obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Jean Elisa Schafer of Pacific, MO passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2021 with her family by her side.

Jean was born on September 26, 1943 in Green Island, IA to Raymond and Gladys (Meyer) Schultz.

After graduating from Preston High School she married Jack Henningsen and had one daughter, Lisa.

Apr 9, 2021

Shawn M. Jackson, 47, of St. Clair, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Washington.

On February 12, 1974 Shawn was born to the union of Danny Jackson and Karen (Trentmann) in Washington.

Shawn attended Washington High School.

He worked as a mechanic as well as in construction.

Shawn was a...

Apr 8, 2021

Jasper "Wyatt" Meyer Coates, 26, of Gerald passed away Thursday. April 8, 2021 at his home.

Wyatt, son of Michael Coates and Pamela Meyer was born February 3, 1995 in St. Louis.

At a young age he became an avid reader, a hobby he maintained into adult hood.  He loved music, especially loud music. He...

Apr 7, 2021

Joseph Edward Hodge, 71, of Lonedell, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home.

On April 16, 1949 Joseph was born to the union of Earl Hodge and Dorothy (McKinnon) in Glencoe.

Joseph attended Pond High School.

On April 29, 1994 Joseph was united in marriage to Sandy (Tidwell) in Union.

Apr 5, 2021

Franklin B. Nash, 81, of Gerald, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Stone Bridge in Owensville.

On September 10, 1939 Franklin was born to the union of Henry Nash and Goldia (Griffin) in Bonne Terre.

He received his education from Bonne Terre High School.

Franklin proudly served his country in the United...

Mar 31, 2021

Richard "Rick" Watson, 70, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Washington.

Rick, son of Robert "Pop" Watson and wife Laurel (Bradley) was born September 10, 1950 in St. Louis.

He served his country in the United States Navy seeing wartime during the Vietnam War and receiving an honorable discharge for his...

Mar 31, 2021

Misty G. Ennis, 42, of St. Clair, passed away March 31, 2021 in St. Clair.

On August 16, 1978 Misty was born to the union of Francis Ennis and Sandra (Henderson) in Washington.

Misty enjoyed playing music, writing poetry, gambling and crafting. She loved being outdoors and hunting for arrowheads and unique rocks. Most of...

Mar 29, 2021

Dennis H. Matchell, 69, of Villa Ridge, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 in Fenton.

On March 18, 1952 Dennis was born to the union of Sterling Matchell and Dollie (Gibson) in St. Louis, Missouri.

He received his education from Pacific High School.

Dennis was united in marriage July 21, 1979 to Linda...

Mar 29, 2021

Lynn Morgan Maciejewski, 60, of Union passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 in Union.

Lynn, son of Anthony Maciejewski and wife Dorothy (Kamper) was born August 29, 1960 in Washington.

Lynn worked as a carpenter by trade and took great pride in the work he performed.

He enjoyed camping, swimming, hanging out on...

Mar 25, 2021

Alberta June (Kimker) Heimbaugh, 92, formerly of Union, died peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home in Washington, Missouri.

June, daughter of Albert Kimker and wife Amanda (Meyer) was born June 4, 1928 in Sappington, Missouri.  Her family later moved to St. Clair, Missouri, where she completed her education and graduated from St. Clair High...

Mar 24, 2021

Megan D. Fortner (Hobein), 31, of New Haven passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home.

On July 4, 1989 Megan was born to the union of Scott Hobein and Angie (Crowe) in Hermann.

Megan graduated from Union High School in 2007 and moved on to receive her bachelor's degree in Nursing from Brown-Mackie...

Mar 21, 2021

William Edward "Bill" Findley, 94, of Beaufort passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home.

Bill, son of Edward Findley and wife Sylvia (Jones) was born June 17, 1926 in St. Louis.

He served his country in the United States Army during WWII as a Heavy Artillery Weapons Trainer.

He was a...

Mar 20, 2021

Jennie Crystal DeWolf (Romanchuk), 93 of Washington formerly of Colorado passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Washington.

Jennie, daughter of Alex Romanchuk and wife Anna (Sinkus) was born January 10, 1928 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Jennie enjoyed being in the outdoors, gardening for vegetables and growing flowers. As a hobby she hand-made hundreds of...

Mar 19, 2021

Rolf Hogan Walker, 86, of Pacific passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 in Pacific.

On February 11, 1935 Rolf was born to the union of Joseph Trower and Mary (Kincaid) in Illinois.

Rolf was a member of the Crescent Methodist Church in Crescent, Missouri.

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

Mar 19, 2021

Roger Dale Burtenshaw, 57, of Sullivan passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at his home.

Roger was born December 5, 1963 in Alameda, California.

Roger was a very spiritual person and explored many religions.

He forged knives from scratch and was an avid collector as well. Roger always loved life to the fullest...

Mar 18, 2021

Diane Annette Krimmel (Dobsch), 58, of Truesdale, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Washington.

On February 13, 1963 Diane was born to the union of Orville Dobsch and Glenda (Angell) in Washington.

Diane graduated from Union High School in 1981 and went on to attend East Central.

She worked as a sewer...

Mar 16, 2021

Wesley Maurice Hulsey, 54, of Robertsville, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his home.

Maurice as he was better known, was born February 12, 1967 in Washington to the union of Sam Hulsey and Deloris (Perkins).

He attended Washington Highschool and graduated in 1986.

Maurice was united in marriage to Tonia (King)...

Mar 15, 2021

Kalyn Lee Hall, 22, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, in Maryville, Illinois at Anderson Hospital.

Kalyn, son of Debbie Bieser and Jason Hall was born July 28, 1998 in Belleville, Illinois.

He is survived by his mother, Debbie Bieser of Collinsville; his brother, Jason Hall of York Haven, PA; his...

Mar 5, 2021

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Marie Imogene Ball (Gulley), 97 of Washington passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Ball daughter of Harry Gulley and wife Maymie (Marrs) was born November 14, 1923 in Christopher, Illinois. She was the second eldest of fourteen children....

Mar 4, 2021

Danny Spies, 73, of Sullivan passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Creve Coeur.

On March 17, 1947 Danny was born to the union of Virgil Spies and Virginia (Riddle) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Danny proudly served his country for two terms in the United States Army.

Danny is survived by two dogs,...