obituaries

Sep 1, 2020

Sharlet Diann Birk (Stone), 64, of Labadie left this earth Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Fenton.

Sharlet, daughter of Curtis Stone and wife Mary (Pinkston) was born August 9, 1956 in Henderson, Kentucky.

She loved life and everything it gave her. Other than her daughter, her greatest love was for her nieces and nephews. She...

Aug 21, 2020

Ricky Carl Sparks, 66, of St. Clair passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 in St. Clair.

Ricky, son of Carl Sparks and wife Dorothy (Lough) was born August 21, 1954 in Washington.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force receiving an Honorable Discharge.

On June 11, 1988 he was...

Aug 17, 2020

Kenneth P. Heltibrand, 80, of Union, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home.

On July 31, 1940, Kenneth was born to the union of Lloyd Heltibrand and Edna (Gray) in St. Louis.

Kenneth attended Maplewood Highschool and would go on to earn his bachelor's degree from Central Methodist State College.

On...

Aug 17, 2020

Mary I. Johnson nee John, 71, of Eureka entered into rest August 17, 2020 in Creve Coeur.

Mary, daughter of Edward John Sr. and Elizabeth (Schaefer) was born September 10, 1948 in St. Louis.

On June 1, 1968 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Milton Johnson in Maplewood, sharing 52 years of marriage.

Aug 16, 2020

Donald Richard "Bull" Blackwell, 83, of Union passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home.

Don, son of Monroe Richard Blackwell and wife Leona Mildred (Brinkley) was born February 21, 1937 in Washington.

On November 4, 1977 he was united in marriage to Kathy Sparks in Washington.

He proudly and honorably served...

Aug 12, 2020

Edna Marie Girardier (Frossard), 82, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in St. Clair.

Edna, daughter of Frank Frossard and wife Helen (Baldridge) was born January 28, 1938 in Lonedell.

On July 27, 1968 she was united in marriage to Richard Girardier in St. Clair.

She was a member of...

Aug 9, 2020

Carol Ann Wentz (Boelhauf), 67 of Laddonia passed away, Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Washington.

Carol, daughter of Wilbert Boelhauf and wife Pauline (Sonnleitner) was born February 25, 1953 in St. Louis.

She enjoyed quilting, especially baby quilts. She always kept on social media and her favorite T.V. programs.

Carol was preceded in...

Aug 8, 2020

William (Bill) Cecil Duncan, 86, of Washington and Union departed this life on Saturday August 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

William (Bill) was born on May 5, 1934 to the union of Helen (King) and Cecil Duncan in Rolla. He attended Rolla High School. In 1951, at the age of seventeen years old,...

Aug 5, 2020

Karen L. Vann (Peters), 53, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Potosi.

On April 13, 1967, Karen was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

She attended St. Clair Highschool.

Karen was a member of the Anaconda Baptist Church.

She enjoyed swimming and going on day cruises to...

Aug 4, 2020

Robin K. Hilton (Nappier), 59, of Bland, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in St. Louis.

On April 12, 1961 Robin was born to the union of Carl Nappier and MaryAnn (Grana) in St. Louis.

Robin enjoyed playing on her tablet and reading. She also liked to crochet and had even been teaching her one...

Aug 2, 2020

Ruth Denise Helbig (Tayon), 64, of Gray Summit, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, August 2, 2020 after her long battle with cancer.

On December 18, 1955, Denise was born to the union of Melford Tayon and Emma (Thornton) in Cahokia, Illinois.

Denise was united in marriage to Bill Helbig.

She was preceded...

Aug 1, 2020

Charlotte R. Stahlman (Panhorst), 75, of St. Clair, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Washington.

On June 19, 1945, Charlotte was born in Washington to the union of Pete Panhorst and Cora (Kramme).

She attended St. Clair Highschool.

Charlotte was united in marriage to Carl Stahlman on April 30, 1983 in St....

Jul 31, 2020

Tony R. Reed, 68, of Union, passed away suddenly, Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.

On November 13, 1951, Tony was born to the union of Elmer Reed and Ruby (Allen) in Van Buren, Arkansas.

Tony was united in marriage to Kim (Park) on October 12, 1973 in Van Buren, Arkansas.

He...

Jul 27, 2020

Ted B. Lansford, 80, of St. Clair passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 in Washington.

Ted, son of Robert Lansford and wife Bonnie (Pointer) was born May 8, 1940 in Belle, Missouri.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bonnie Lansford; his wife, Shirley Lansford and six brothers, Buck Lansford, Charlie Lansford,...

Jul 25, 2020

Tammy J. Fishwick (Whisenand), 41, of Villa Ridge passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home.

Tammy was born July 26, 1978 in Sullivan.

On June 29, 2008 she was united in marriage to Mathew Fishwick in Las Vegas, NV.

She received her education at Union High School graduating class of 1996...

Jul 25, 2020

Kelsey Jay Mesey, 24 of Union passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in St. Louis.

Kelsey, daughter of Amy Mesey and Darren Kamper was born July 10, 1996 in Washington.

She was a former waitress at White Rose Café in Union. Many know her for her corky sense of humor and the way she loved...

Jul 23, 2020

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Anna Mae Sell (Padgett), 69, of Gravois Mills passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Columbia.

Anna, daughter of William Ray Padgett and Shirley (Murray) was born June 23, 1951 in Louisiana, Missouri.

On September 26, 1997 she was united in...

Jul 23, 2020

Wayne Allen Gerdel, 82, of Moselle passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his home.

Wayne, son of Allen Gerdel and wife Sarah Jane (Miller) was born September 9, 1937 in St. Louis.

On October 17, 1964 he was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Moss in Pine Lawn, Missouri.

As a Structural...

Jul 22, 2020

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Mary Margaret Scott (Stapleton), 69, of Washington passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home.

Mary was born April 9, 1951 in St. Louis.

Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Stapleton; her husband,...

Jul 21, 2020

Beverly (Bev) Carol Ludwick nee McCulley, 71, of Beaufort made her journey peacefully with her Savior Jesus to her heavenly home on July 21, 2020 in Leslie.

Bev, daughter of the late Chester McCulley Sr. and Lela (Umfleet) was born on August 5, 1948 in Painton, Missouri.

At the end of Bev's working career, she...