obituaries

Oct 11, 2019

Jackie Lynn Fischer (Vanderfeltz), 43, of St. Clair passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 in Sullivan.

Jackie was born March 19, 1976 in St. Louis, daughter of John Vanderfeltz and wife JoAnn (Phillips).

On July 21, 2007 she was united in marriage to Mike Fischer in St. Clair.

Jackie was a family-oriented person...

Oct 10, 2019

Leslie Ray Ely, 81, of St. Clair passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Ely, son of the late Russell Ely and wife Helen (Reed) was born December 4, 1937 in St. Clair.

On September 20, 1958 he was united in marriage to Betty Joan Price in Valley Park and to this...

Oct 6, 2019

Rose Marie "Ree" Mullen passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in her 83 rd year.

She was born on September 27, 1936 and raised in Sheldon, Missouri. She was the youngest of six children born to Robert S. and Lavada May Pritchett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Virgil...

Sep 30, 2019

Mary Jane Klein (Loyd), 59 of Independence passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 in Independence.

Mary was born June 28, 1960 in Washington to Milford Loyd and wife Dora (Nevills).

On September 9, 1989 she was united in marriage to Ron Klein at Victory Christian Center in St. Clair.

On May 10, 2007...

Sep 25, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Garner (McGath), 99 of New Haven passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in New Haven.

Mary, daughter of Mardie McGath and wife Bertha (Miller) was born May 22, 1920 in Portageville, Missouri.

She enjoyed reading, gardening and growing flowers at her home. She took great joy in being a host and cooking for...

Sep 23, 2019

Wayne Hendrix, 75, of St. Clair passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 in Washington.

Wayne, son of Lawrence Hendrix and wife Lorena (Kappelman) was born May 30, 1944 in Washington.

On June 14, 1996 he was united in marriage to Donna Otten in St. Clair.

He served his country in the Army National...

Sep 21, 2019

Anthony Keith Hillis Nixon Sr., 41, of Union passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 in St. Louis.

Anthony was born June 16, 1978 in Houston, Texas.

On September 19, 2015 he was united in marriage to Tina Mullis in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Anthony was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Hillis; grandmother and...

Sep 18, 2019

Patricia Alveria Whitmer (Bigley), 74, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the home of her brother Roy Bigley in the tender care of his significant other Earlene Gumpenberger.

Pat, daughter of Woodrow Wesley Bigley and Elizabeth Alveria (Leuthauser) Bigley was born February 15, 1945 in St. Louis, MO.

She attended Duly...

Sep 16, 2019

Anthony "Tony" A. Siess, 64, of Sullivan passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 in St. Clair.

Mr. Siess, son of Lester Siess and wife Helen (Schlueter) was born September 16, 1955 in St. Louis.

On July 28, 1984 he was united in marriage to Linda Reichardt at Zion UCC in Union.

As a...

Sep 14, 2019

Ricky Leroy Frederick, 64, of Pacific passed away, Saturday September 14, 2019 in Sullivan. Ricky, son of Richard Frederick and wife Lillian (McKinnon) was born May 16, 1955 in St. Louis On August 2, 1974, he was united in marriage to Deborah Hulsey in Pacific. He was a member of the Pacific Church of Christ and worked in the...

Sep 11, 2019

Yvonne Irene (George) Nunn, 64, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her home.

Yvonne, daughter of Irvin George and Irene (Williams) was born November 14, 1954 in Washington.

She was an avid gardener, growing flowers and vegetables in her home garden while watching the birds feed. She enjoyed sewing and crafts,...

Sep 9, 2019

Arlene Celeste Strayhorn (Risch), 91, of Villa Ridge passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at her home.

On October 5, 1927 in St. Louis, Arlene was born to the union of Martin Risch and Lillian "Heeger".

Arlene met Tom Strayhorn while working at the Old Vienna Potato Chip Factory and

on September 14,...

Sep 9, 2019

Delbert Ira Cokley, 78, of St. Clair passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home.

Delbert, son of Joy Lowell Sr. and Cora Alice Cokley was born March 4, 1941 in Evansville, IN.

On June 4, 1962 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Schroeder in Union.

Delbert attended grade school and...

Sep 7, 2019

Rhoda "Joann" Taylor (Brooks), 83, of Union passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Sullivan.

Mrs. Taylor, daughter of Ennis Brooks and wife Grace (Phelps) was born June 2, 1936 in Corning, Arkansas.

On June 27, 1959 she was united in marriage to George Taylor in St. Louis.

She was a member of...

Sep 3, 2019

Steven J. Lieser, 69, of Eureka passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Eureka.

Steven served his country proudly in the United States Navy receiving an honorable discharge. He was a member of the American Legion. He was very active as a Mason and Shriner until a lengthy illness no longer allowed him to participate.

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Sep 2, 2019

Mark C. Mendez, 40, of St. Clair passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 in Washington.

On May 26 th , 1979 Mark was born to Mario Mendez and Patricia Whatley in Foley, Alabama.

Mark loved being outdoors, either camping or being on the river.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Mario...

Aug 30, 2019

Marvin E. Westhoelter, 77, of Union, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 in Imperial.

On April 14, 1942 in Krakow, Marvin was born to the union of Henry Westhoelter and Amelia (Barringhaus).

Marvin was baptized and confirmed at St. Gertrude in Krakow where he also attended grade school. He would later attend St. Francis Borgia...

Aug 28, 2019

Terry Dale Webb, 67, of Robertsville, passed away Wednesday August 28, 2019 in St. Louis.

On November 2, 1951 in Lansing, Michigan Terry was born to the union of Ross Webb and Lola (Helton).

Terry was a big fan of Cardinals Baseball and The St. Louis Blues. He was known to be a workaholic. Terry...

Aug 27, 2019

Josephine Nicoletta Rothmeyer (Minardi), 86, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Lonedell.

She was born on March 22, 1933in St. Louis to the late Pietro and Anna Minardi.

She was Baptized in the Catholic Church and in May of 1971 she was confirmed in the Lutheran Church.

On November 25, 1965 she...

Aug 19, 2019

Betty Jane Bradley (Browne), 85, of Washington passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 in New Haven.

Betty, daughter of Robert Browne and wife Mabel (Austin) was born May 6, 1934 in Marshfield, Missouri.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Cubby. As an avid Cardinal Fan she frequently watched the games.