obituaries

Oct 2, 2018

Grace L. Curtis nee Hill, 88, of Union passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her home. Grace, daughter of Epps Hill and wife Fanny (Robinson) was born July 25, 1930 in Holly Grove, Arkansas. On February 14, 1948 she was united in marriage to Reverend James Curtis in Piggott, AR. James and Grace founded and Pastored Full Gospel...

Sep 17, 2018

Mary A. Merseal nee Smith, 67, of Union, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at her home. Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith and was born October 15, 1950 in Casper, Wyoming. On April 18, 1974 she was united in marriage to Charlie Merseal. Mary enjoyed making ceramics and collecting pottery, quilting, reading books, traveling the country...

Sep 16, 2018

Elsie L. Grissum passed away Sunday, Sept 16, 2018 in St. Charles, MO reaching the age of 98 years, 2 months and 19 days. Elsie was born on June 28, 1920 in Union, MO, the daughter of Wade Jackson and Nora Elizabeth Thoroughman but was raised by her grandmother, Mary Eva Smith and Uncle Ben. Elsie's life was full...

Sep 16, 2018

Sondra Kay Howard, 75, of Catawissa passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her home. Sondra, daughter of Raymond Fitzgerald and wife Marie (VanSickle) was born September 16, 1943 in San Francisco, CA. She was a very active member at Eureka United Methodist Church. Sondra was employed at Union High School as a Drama and Business Economics teacher. She...

Sep 8, 2018

Anne Marie Laubinger, 12, of Leslie passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 in St. Louis. Anne Marie, daughter of Jess Laubinger Jr. and Kristin nee Green was born October 14, 2005 in Washington. She attended Beaufort Elementary and was looking forward to joining the 7th Grade Class at Union Middle School. As an active church goer, she attended church on...

Sep 8, 2018

Kay Lorraine Beckmann nee Shoemaker, 57, of Sullivan, passed away September 8 th , 2018 at her home. Kay was born August 29 th , 1961 in Washington to the union of Kenneth Shoemaker and Blanche nee Immell. In 1973 Kay would be Baptized at the 1 st Baptist Church in Washington. Kay attended Washington High School and was...

Sep 6, 2018

Wm. Eugene "Bill" Roller 1963-2018

Bill Roller, 54, of St. Clair, passed away September 6 th , 2018 in St. Louis. Bill was born September 28 th , 1963 in Washington to his proud parents Raymond Roller and Edna nee Williams. Bill was a child of God. His life was doing and giving to others. Bill owned...

Sep 5, 2018

Harmony Lynn Buckner was born September 3 rd , 2018 to Charlie Buckner and Stephanie Killam in Sullivan and left from this life September 5 th , 2018 in St. Louis.

Though Harmony was only here a little while, she had been loved since the day she was to be a new part in her families lives....

Sep 1, 2018

Wayne S. Crowder, 93, of Union, passed away Saturday, September 1 st , 2018 in Washington.

Wayne was born September 12 th , 1924 in Rosebud to the union of Edward and Hattie Crowder.

Wayne would be baptized in the Catholic Church in Owensville.

He attended Renick School from grades 1-8 until he...

Aug 31, 2018

Jane I. Schriewer, 69, of Washington, passed away August 31 st , 2018 in Creve Coeur.

Born March 23 rd , 1949 to the union of Harold Kuhn and Jewell nee Dothage in Washington.

Jane was a 1967 graduate from New Haven High School.

On February 3 rd , 1968 Jane married Kenneth...

Aug 28, 2018

The Reverend Chaplain Kenneth J. Knutson, 74, of Union, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

Ken was born July 15, 1944 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to the late Raymond Knutson and Jean nee Lindsey.

Ken was a graduate of Luther College and Luther Seminary, he entered the ministry and served...

Aug 17, 2018

Alice Marie Lewis nee Johnson, 85, of St. Clair passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Lewis, daughter of Robert Johnson and wife Maggie (Ridenour) was born August 21, 1932 in Richwoods. On May 17, 1958 she was united in marriage to Paul R. Lewis in St. Clair. She was a faithful member of St. Clair Southern...

Aug 8, 2018

Shirley May Manescu, nee Roth, 88, wife of the late Leon G. Manescu Senior; of Union, Missouri passed away early Wednesday morning, August 8, 2018 into the arms of her Savior at her home surrounded by family. The youngest of five children, Shirley was born on May 30, 1930 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, daughter of Harvey Roth and Gertie,...

Aug 1, 2018

Robie Lee Day, 69, of Cuba passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Villa Ridge.

Robie, son of the late James Day and wife Ellen (Ratliff) was born April 8, 1949 in Sikeston.

He was a member of the Earl Rutz Sr. Memorial Gun & Sports Club in Cuba for 15 years serving as President...

Jul 25, 2018

Patricia M. Stanley nee Benson, 57, of Union, passed away Wednesday, July 25 th , 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born February 25 th , 1961 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the union of Walter Benson and Laverne nee Curtie.

Patricia attended Pacific High School and graduated in 1979....

Jul 21, 2018

Drew W. Killam, 24, of St. Clair, passed away Saturday, July 21 st , 2018.

Drew was born August 19 th , 1993 in Creve Coeur to Andy Killam and Misty nee Rose.

He was to be married this year on October 5 th , 2018 to his beautiful fiancé Melissa Davis.

Drew...

Jul 17, 2018

Amanda Elaine Labbee, 38, of Sullivan passed away Tuesday, July 17 th , 2018 after a relatively short, yet courageous battle, with breast cancer. Family, friends, and community members rallied around her as she fought this past year.

Amanda was born August 22 nd , 1979 in St. Charles to the union of Clifton and Darlene Labbee....

Jul 15, 2018

Danny "Turtle" Lee Johnson, 52, of Pacific passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Washington.

Mr. Johnson, son of Kenneth Johnson and wife Ada nee Perkins was born June 1, 1966 in Washington.

Danny was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Jul 12, 2018

Jacob Kyle Guittar, 39, of Union passed away, Thursday, July 12, 2018 at his home.

Jacob was born June 3, 1979 in Creve Coeur, son of Brian Guittar and Linda (Jones).

He was of the Christian Faith and attended the First Christian Church...

Jul 12, 2018

Clara Ingersoll nee Rivas, 83, of Washington passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Washington.

Mrs. Ingersoll, daughter of the late Gus Rivas and wife Ava Rivas was born July 14, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas.

Clara attended Roosevelt High School in St....