obituaries

Oct 16, 2020

James D. Williams, 59, of Villa Ridge passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 in Washington.

James, son of James Williams and wife Janice (Markham) was born December 16, 1960 in St. Louis.

On November 6, 1982 he was united in marriage to Sherri Hendricks in Union.

James enjoyed spending time with his friends...

Oct 13, 2020

Jeannena D. Brant (Wray), 59, of St. Clair, passed away, Tuesday October 13, 2020 in Washington.

On March 15, 1961, Jeannena was born to the union of Russell Wray and Helen (Becker) in St. Louis.

Jeannena graduated from St. Clair Highschool and earned her master's degree from Mizzou in Columbia.

On December 23...

Oct 11, 2020

Ruby Lee Shadrick (Triplett), 89, of St. Clair, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Washington.

On January 4, 1931 in Oak Hill, Ruby was born to the union of Austin Triplett and Flora (Carr).

Ruby was united in marriage on October 16, 1948 to Ray Shadrick in St. Clair.

Ruby was a...

Oct 10, 2020

Donna J. Perotti (Julius), 69, of Union, previously of O'Fallon, passed away Saturday October 10, 2020 at her home.

On August 5 th , 1951 in Puxico, Donna was born to the union of Albert Julius and Faye (Baker).

Donna was united in marriage to Ron Perotti on November 14 th , 1970 in O'Fallon....

Oct 9, 2020

Coley Ritter, 61, of Union, passed away Friday October 9, 2020 in St. Louis.

Coley as he was known by those who knew him, was born in Saint Louis at St Luke's hospital to the union of Sam and Janice Ritter.

Coley was part of the 1977 graduating class of Pacific High School.

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Oct 8, 2020

Rocky Whitley, 58, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 in St. Louis.

On September 6, 1962 in Washington, Rocky was born to the union of Elmer Whitley and Ida (Schatzler).

Rocky attended St. Clair Highschool.

He was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Sullivan.

Rocky had...

Oct 2, 2020

On October 2 nd , 2020 Elizabeth (Betty) Wright nee Miller, passed away at Union Care Center after her second battle with cancer and the complications of living 86 years of a purposeful life.

Betty will be laid to rest. She will be warmly received by her parents, Henry and Emma Miller; brother, Jack; sister, Marilyn; son...

Sep 30, 2020

Terri Lynn Dickey, 57, of Union passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home.

Terri, daughter of Richard Dickey and wife Ruth Ann (Duty) was born August 26, 1963 in St. Louis.

Terri enjoyed planting flowers and plants in her garden, making crafts and collecting jewelry. She always loved animals and having a pet....

Sep 29, 2020

Bernice May Garland, nee Schoenfeld, passed peacefully Tuesday evening surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Rosa (Bailey) Schoenfeld, one daughter Brenda Kay (Garland) Frederick, two brothers Albert L. Bailey, James E Schoenfeld Sr. and two sons-in-law, Walter Frederick and David Luttrell. Her husband, William E. Garland after 43 years of...

Sep 27, 2020

David Charles Anderson Jr., 88, of Union passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home.

David, son of David Charles Anderson and wife Margaret McGregor was born September 2, 1932 in St. Louis.

As a young man he joined the United States Air Force where he made his career for 21 years until his...

Sep 22, 2020

Carl Emil Door, 81, of Villa Ridge passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Washington.

Carl, son of Emil Door and wife Georgia (Francis) was born March 24, 1939 in Beaufort.

Carl served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea and later received an honorable discharge for his service.

Sep 19, 2020

Deanna J. Krekel (Dupas), 79, of Union passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her home.

Deanna, daughter of Floyd Dupas and wife Elsie (Capps) was born August 26, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York.

On May 30, 1958 she was united in marriage to Gary Krekel in Union.

Deanna was preceded in...

Sep 19, 2020

Sharon C. Scholl, 64, left this earth on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

Sharon never met a stranger and loved flora and fauna. She found great joy in celebrating Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. She was an avid gardener and lover of animals, sadly she leaves behind her dear pets Lovey and Daisy. She adored the ocean and finding...

Sep 18, 2020

Christopher Joseph Flentke, 64, of Washington passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 in Creve Coeur.

Christopher, son of Richard Flentke and Virginia Vitzdamm (Carlisle), was born March 25, 1956 in Evansville, Indiana.

Christopher served his country in the United States Air force as a Jet Mechanic and received an honorable discharge for his service.

Sep 14, 2020

Andria Lee Cooley (Zollinger), 41, of St. Clair, formerly of Sullivan passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home.

Andria, daughter of Neal Zollinger and wife Donna (Johnson) was born May 21, 1979 in Chesterfield.

On January 20, 2015 she was united in marriage to Steven Cooley in Union.

She was a...

Sep 13, 2020

Deanna Lee (Jones) Lowe, 77, of Leslie passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur. She was the fist born of the late Perry Franklin Jones and Gladys (Lay) Jones on November 12, 1942 in St. Louis. Deanna retired from Von Weise Gear Company in St. Clair. She was an avid animal lover and adopted many...

Sep 10, 2020

Opal Ruth Surcey (Becker), 71 of Union passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home.

Opal, daughter of Owen Becker and wife Alice Schuenemeyer was born July 11, 1949 in Washington.

On June 8, 2001 she was united in marriage to Eugene Surcey in Supply, North Carolina.

Opal was of the Christian...

Sep 9, 2020

Mark Anthony Gumpenberger, 59, of Bourbon, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home.

On April 20, 1961, Mark was born to the union of George Gumpenberger and Flora (Freeze) in Washington.

Mark enjoyed listening to music, playing chess, going back-roading and hanging out at the river.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 9, 2020

Jimmy Lawrence, 77, of Union, passed away Wednesday September 9, 2020 in Washington.

On September 11, 1942, Jimmy was born to the union of Ervin Lawrence and Ruth (Merten) in Labadie.

Jimmy attended Spring Bluff Grade School and was part of the graduating class of 1961 at Sullivan High School.

On February 23,...

Sep 1, 2020

Willard "Willy" A. Voorhees Sr. , 57, of St. Clair, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2020 at his home.

On January 4, 1963, Willard was born to the union of Willard Voorhees and Geneva (South) in St. Louis.

Willard was united in marriage to Lisa (Dunham) on January 10, 1981 in Pacific.

He...