obituaries

Jun 26, 2019

Elizabeth E. Ziegler (Harris), 79, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Sullivan.

Elizabeth was born July 27, 1939 to John Urban and Dorothy (York) in St. Louis. She would later be adopted by Herman Harris and Etta Rodgers in June of 1940.

After 15 years of working as a husband and...

Jun 23, 2019

Eileen A. Svoboda (Witte), 73, of Eureka passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Creve Coeur.

Eileen, daughter of Gerald Witte and wife Ina Marie (Peterson) was born August 29, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska.

On April 22, 1965 she was united in marriage to Fredrick J. Svoboda in Omaha, Nebraska.

Eileen was a...

Jun 18, 2019

Elizabeth A. Vagedes (Watts), 76, of St. Clair, passed away, Wednesday, June 18, 2019 at her home.

On November 25, 1942 she was born to the union of Henry Watts and Kathleen (Murray) in St. Louis.

Elizabeth worked as a mail carrier, nurse and spent some time as a nun.

Elizabeth was a...

Jun 17, 2019

Charles "Buck" D. Melton, 83, of Washington passed away, Monday, June 17, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Melton, son of the late Charles Melton Sr. and Lena (Busse) was born December 16, 1935 in Anaconda.

On June 6, 1959 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Schulz in Labadie.

He was preceded in...

May 26, 2019

Richard Don Reeves, 81, of Union, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

On January 5, 1938, Don was born to the union of James Reeves and Lillian (Campbell) in Wickliffe, Kentucky.

On August 9, 1958 in Lutesville, Don was united in marriage to the late Sandra (Graham).

May 23, 2019

Nancy A. Stverak (Harris), 85, of St. Clair, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy, daughter of Harry Harris and wife Mary (Moore) was born July 3, 1933 in St. Louis.

She worked as LPN and helped many people throughout her career.

Nancy enjoyed sewing...

May 23, 2019

Madeline M. Dreiling (Recke), 61, of Villa Ridge, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home.

On April 9, 1958 she was born to the union of Charles Recke and Helen (Whitehead) in St. Louis.

In 1976, Madeline graduated from Lutheran South in St. Louis.

Madeline was united in marriage to Roy...

May 22, 2019

Stephen "Steve" Burrow, 47, of Union passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home.

Steve, son of James Fredrick Burrow and Deanna Kay (McKenzie) was born May 16, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Steve was employed at Hyla Elite Air Systems in Union. Steve never met a stranger and will be sincerely missed by...

May 19, 2019

Ava Jo Marshall (Hoelscher), 60, of Washington passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 19, 2019 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

Ava, daughter of Marvin Hoelscher and Dorothy (Farrell) was born October 26, 1958 in Washington.

Ava was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Hoelscher and Dorothy Allen and...

May 14, 2019

Lois Jean Clemonds (Weber), 87, of Union, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her home.

On January 14, 1932 she was born to the union of Kenneth Weber and Fern (Hurston) in St. Louis.

Lois worked for Boeing for forty-five years until her retirement in 1994. She went on to work at Wal-Mart for...

May 4, 2019

Don E. Zahner was born in St Louis Mo on Jun 17, 1952, and was reunited with his late wife Diana L Zahner in the early morning on May 4, 2019 at the age of 66 in Ballwin Mo.

Don was United in marriage to Diana L Zahner (Scharfenberg) on December 31, 1984 in Union Mo.

May 3, 2019

Glenn E. Byers, 64, of Sullivan passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 in Sullivan.

Glenn, son of the late Bobby Byers and Margaret (Hawkins) was born July 2, 1954 in Centralia, IL.

Glenn was a faithful member of Canaan Land Ministries in St. Clair. One of his biggest enjoyments was going to church.

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May 1, 2019

Gary E. Moyer, 61, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his home.

Gary, son of the late Edward Moyer and Gloria (Palmer) was born November 2, 1957 in Nuremberg, Germany.

He worked for All Pro Supply in Washington for more than twenty years.

Gary was very active in life. He...

Apr 30, 2019

Harold L. Willson, 79, of Villa Ridge passed away, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Pacific.

Harold, son of Herbert Willson and Virginia (Nesselbush) was born March 14, 1940 in Washington.

On May 13, 1962 he was united in marriage to Rita G. (Rathe) in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

As a young man Harold enjoyed playing...

Apr 30, 2019

Rosemary (Yenzer) Dunn Wessel, 72, of Washington, passed away, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in St. Louis.

On June 5, 1946 Rosemary was born to the union of Martin Yenzer and Pearl Nobbe in Washington.

Rosemary was united in marriage to Mark Wessel.

Rosemary enjoyed many things in life including yard sales as one...

Apr 29, 2019

Charles "C.J." Mueller, 79, of Eureka passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 in Eureka.

Mr. Mueller, son of Edward Mueller and Elizabeth (Sharwarth) was born April 26, 1940 in Franklin County, Missouri.

On August 6, 1978 he was united in marriage to Wanda May (Mueller) in Union.

Mr. Mueller served his country in...

Apr 22, 2019

Charlie Joe Love, born October 20 th of 1948, passed at the age of 70 in the early morning of April 22, 2019 while laying next to his wife in their home of Sullivan Missouri.

Beloved husband of 46 years, Peggy (Eldridge) Love; Dearest father to Charlie J love II with Wife Jennifer (Zahner) Love of Pacific...

Apr 14, 2019

Glenda Kay (Halmich) Sohn, 66, of St. Clair, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home.

On June 8, 1952, Glenda was born to the union of Ross Halmich and Eva (Bigley) in Washington.

On October 18, 1969 she was united in marriage to Leroy Sohn Sr. in St. Clair.

Glenda received...

Apr 11, 2019

Baby Finley Rain Rivera-Thomas went to be with the Lord April 11, 2019.

Finley is survived by her parents, Donald and Jessica Rivera-Thomas of Union; four siblings, Gabriel Rivera, Olivia Rivera-Thomas, Hannah Thomas and Matthew Thomas; grandparents, Carla Rivera of Union and Barb Thomas of Jonesburg; aunts; uncles; cousins; other relatives and many friends.

Apr 11, 2019

Ernest E. Inman, 65, 0f Union passed away, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home.

Ernest, son of Enoch Inman and Melissa (Smith) was born December 23, 1953 in Ironton.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing for catfish and being in the outdoors. His passion was for riding motorcycles, often riding with the Regulators Motorcycle Club from...