obituaries

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...

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...