obituaries

Nov 6, 2019

Louis E. Kittle, 80, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Washington.

Louis, son of Everette Kittle and wife Meta (Nicklasson) was born December 30, 1938 in Wayne City, IL.

On March 25, 1961 he was united in marriage to Carole Allen in McLeansboro, IL.

He was a past member...

Nov 5, 2019

Arvail Timothy Hays Jr. "Tim", 77, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2019 in Creve Coeur.

On December 22, 1941 in Evansville, Indiana he was born to the union of Arvail Hays Sr. and Jewell "Bell".

Arvail was united in marriage on November 23, 1961 in Valley Park to Shirley "Zweifel".

After...

Nov 3, 2019

Elizabeth G. "Gerry" Radford (Smith), 85 of Villa Ridge passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Radford, daughter of Tilman Snider and Ruby Ellen Smith was born November 29, 1933 in Sand Ridge, IL.

On October 24, 1958 she was united in marriage to Edward T. "Tom" Radford in St. Louis.

Nov 2, 2019

Conrad C. Mueller, 70, of St. Clair, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. Clair Nursing Center.

On December 2, 1948 in Washington, Conrad was born to the union of Conrad Mueller and Mae "Brewer".

Conrad was a member of the Elks Lodge in St. Clair.

He enjoyed hunting and was a...

Oct 30, 2019

Austin "Joker" B. Beshears, 69, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 at his home.

On January 23, 1950 in Hannibal, Austin was born to the union of Austin Beshears Sr. and Edith "Waterman".

Austin was united in marriage to Nancy "Wilson" on January 3, 1977 in Appleton, Illinois.

He enjoyed...

Oct 27, 2019

Axl Lewis Eads, went to be with the Lord October 27, 2019 in Washington.

He was born October 27, 2019 to Brian Eads and Jessica Temple in Washington.

Axl was preceded in death by his grandmother, Karen Sue Hill; great-grandparents, Charles and Nancy Wall and infant brother, Bryton Sebastian Eads.

He is survived...

Oct 23, 2019

Vincent "Opie" J. Lowe, 57, of Union passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home.

Opie was born January 3, 1962 in Washington to Danny N. Lowe and Dixie C. McKinney.

On August 9, 1985 he was united in marriage to Carol Nilson in Florissant.

Opie's passion was for restoring and collecting...

Oct 17, 2019

John L. Smith, 81, of St. Peters passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 in St. Peters.

John was born November 19, 1937 in St. Louis.

On May 30, 1969 he was united in marriage to Eulah "Cricket" Gentry in St. Louis.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Poynter; his wife,...

Oct 13, 2019

Shirley A. Hayden (Straub), 87, of Pacific, passed away October 13, 2019 in St. Louis.

Shirley was born July 2, 1932 in Kirkwood.

Shirley enjoyed gardening and caring for flowers. She also liked watching the Hallmark channel and N.C.I.S. Shirley also collected angels. Most of all Shirley loved her family and playing with her grandchildren....

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,...