obituaries

Jul 5, 2020

Jean V. Wideman (Oswald), 79, of Union passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Washington.

Jean, daughter of Earnest Oswald and wife Verna (Hacker) was born September 25, 1940 in Memfro, Missouri.

On May 28, 1983 she was united in marriage to Earl "Gene" Wideman in Eureka.

She was a member of St....

Jul 3, 2020

Debra West, 68, of Union, passed away July 3, 2020 at her home.

On March 15, 1952 in St. Louis, Debra was born to the union of Alvin Lee West Sr. and Edna Nellie (Keyes).

Debra was a 1970 graduate of Brentwood High School.

She enjoyed decorating, painting and crafts. Debra also liked...

Jun 30, 2020

Jack Daniel Cable, 25, of Farmington passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Farmington.

Jack, son of Jon Cable and Marilyn (Crider) was born February 8, 1995 in Washington.

Jack took pride in volunteering his time to honor veterans as a Patriot Guard Rider.

He was always the comedian in the group and...

Jun 30, 2020

Doris L. Hardcastle (Hartschorn), 88, of Union, passed away June 30, 2020 in Union.

On August 14, 1931, Doris was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hartschorn.

Doris was united in marriage on August 25, 1972 to Samuel Hardcastle in St. Louis.

She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her husband.

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Jun 28, 2020

Susan Marlene Mesey (Blackwell), 66, of Union passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home.

Susan, daughter of Bill Blackwell and Betty Owens was born December 9, 1953 in St. Louis.

She was an avid Cardinal Baseball Fan, she loved sewing and making clothes for her two boys. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Jun 28, 2020

Infant Xavier Fredrick Atkins went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Washington.

He is survived by his parents, Zachary Atkins and Emmylou Hoffmann of Gerald; two sisters, Emma Atkins and Zoey Atkins; grandparents, Brian and Holly Richardson of Gerald, J.C. and Angela Hawkins of Springfield, Kenneth Hoffmann of Montgomery City and Robert Atkins...

Jun 27, 2020

Roger Neal Bay, 65, of Beaufort passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Union.

Roger son of William Bay and wife Anna (Paris) was born July 1, 1954 in Washington.

On July 14, 1973 he was united in marriage to Shelba Small in Union.

Roger was a member of the Owensville Gun Club...

Jun 24, 2020

Harold "Fritz" Bargen, 94 of New Haven passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in St. Clair.

Mr. Bargen, son of August Bargen and wife Carrie (Hoemann) was born March 23, 1926 in Lyon, Missouri.

On October 10, 1981 he was united in marriage to Patsy L. Jones in New Haven.

He served his...

Jun 23, 2020

Paul J. Brown, 78, of Manchester passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Union where he resided in a care facility for two years. His niece, Liz, was a pillar of support and his son, Paul II, was with him in the days preceding his passing.

Paul was born December 14, 1941 in Sparta, Wisconsin.

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Jun 23, 2020

Roger Anthony Jones, 78, of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in St. Clair.

Roger, son of Anthony Jones and Doris (Armistead) was born June 21, 1942 in St. Louis.

Roger was a member of the United Auto Workers and was employed 30 years at Chrysler until his retirement.

He enjoyed...

Jun 20, 2020

Jerry M. Reeves, 80, of Labadie passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 in Fenton.

Jerry, son of John T. Reeves and wife Dorothy (Doyle) was born February 1, 1940 in St. Louis.

On November 15, 1963 he was united in marriage to Judy Sisak in St. Louis.

As a young man he joined...

Jun 20, 2020

Fred Recsnik, 76, of Union formerly of St. Louis passed away, Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Recsnik, son of Jacob and Rose Zimmerman was born October 4, 1943 in St. Louis.

On January 24, 1969 he was united in marriage to Susan Murphy in Webster Groves.

Fred enjoyed cooking and...

Jun 7, 2020

Mary Catherine Mebruer (Roetheli), 72, of Washington passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home.

Mary, daughter of Gregory Roetheli and wife Florine (Diener) was born June 14, 1947 in Washington.

On October 15, 1966 she was united in marriage to Denis Mebruer at St. Francis Borgia Parish in Washington.

Mary was...

Jun 5, 2020

James "Jim" Craig Weatherly, 76, of Union formerly a 38-year resident of Eureka passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 in Washington due to natural causes.

Jim, son of James Weatherly and wife Christine (Craig) was born April 4, 1944 in Camden, Tennessee.

He graduated Brentwood High School and went on to College at Forrest Park...

Jun 5, 2020

Paul Alan Foreman, 66, of St. Clair passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home.

Paul was born May 26, 1954 in Marion, Ohio.

On June 30, 2007 he was united in marriage to Mara in St. John, Missouri.

Paul was employed at Boeing for 35 years as an Aeronautics Engineer.

Jun 5, 2020

Larry D. Jones, 79 of Washington passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Jones, son of Norman Jones and wife Edith (Hardin) was born December 1, 1940 in Paducah, Kentucky.

Larry was united in marriage to Janice Hutchens, celebrating 53 years together.

He served his country in the United States...

Jun 4, 2020

David E. Grummer, 68, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home.

David loved the outdoors, especially Colorado. He was a talented self-taught carpenter and wood worker. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his lifelong buddy Bruce

David will be greatly missed by his family, friends, poker buddies and the neighborhood gang.

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Jun 3, 2020

David L. Caldwell, 76, of Union passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Union.

David, son of Arthur Caldwell and wife Mary Ellen (Holaway) was born June 11, 1943 in Union.

David was a member of Union Church of God. He enjoyed going to church, playing his guitar and listening to gospel music. He loved...

Jun 1, 2020

Elizabeth Rose Hilton (Konys), 89, of Washington passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 in Washington.

Mrs. Hilton, daughter of Stanley Konys and wife Bertha (Mills) was born October 28, 1930 in Washington.

Mrs. Hilton was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Bertha Konys; her first husband, Silvester Terschluse; her second husband, George Hilton;...

May 31, 2020

Jeffrey Albert Schultz, 49, of Union passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home.

Jeffrey, son of Albert Schultz and wife Brigitte (Nord) was born July 14, 1970 in Washington.

Jeffrey was raised and went to grade school in Gerald. He later graduated Union High School and went onto college to receive an associate...