obituaries

Jul 5, 2018

Joseph Anthony Vagedes Jr., 80, of St. Clair was accompanied by his wife and family as he passed from this world to meet our Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 5th, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Vagedes, son of the late Joseph Vagedes Sr. and wife Isabella (Salisbury) was...

Jul 5, 2018

Winston V. Buford, 89, passed away, Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. He and his wife Janice were living in Washington State since 2003, prior to moving back to Missouri to live with his daughter and son in law due to their health needs.

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Jul 1, 2018

John Hawkins, 70, of St. Clair passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Hawkins, son of John Hawkins and wife Mary nee Wilken was born July 23, 1947 in St. Clair.

He received his schooling at St. Clair High School....

Jun 28, 2018

Richard "Ricky" Funke, 44, of Sullivan passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 in Union.

Ricky, son of the late Rosemary Bishop was born September 1, 1973 in Springfield, Illinois.

Ricky enjoyed watching movies and playing video games. Most of all he loved hanging out with his friends along with his best friend and...

Jun 13, 2018

Paula Jean Ellis nee Worstell, 59, of Union, passed away Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at her home.

Paula, daughter of Paul Worstell and Jeanette nee Bade was born October 23, 1959 in Washington.

Paula graduated from Union High School, she worked different jobs...

Jun 8, 2018

Linda Renee Hernandez nee Beadles, 56, of Paulden, Arizona passed away June 8th, 2018 in Prescott, Arizona.

Linda was born May 5th, 1962 in Highland Park, Michigan, daughter of Edward Cruz and wife Mary nee Selbee.

Linda was preceded in death by her...

Jun 1, 2018

Alice Margaret Rieken (nee Herren)

1931-2018

Alice Rieken passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 after complications due to a fall earlier in the week.  She died peacefully in the arms of her daughters and surrounded by her family's love at...

May 24, 2018

Albertine "Miquette" Julieann Brock nee Barrey, 97, of Villa Ridge passed away May 24, 2018.

Mrs. Brock, daughter of Albert Barrey and wife Jeanne nee Forrest was born July 17, 1920 in Paris, France.

On June 21, 1947 she was united in marriage...

May 23, 2018

Johnny Wayne Creek, 10, of Union passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his home.

Johnny was born October 4, 2007 in Washington to Johnny A. Creek and Macey Moorman.

He enjoyed dancing, singing and eating. He liked to have fun in the...

May 12, 2018

David Noel Russell, 79, of Union passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 in St. Charles.

Mr. Russell, son of Karl Russell and wife Lillian nee Coram was born July 15, 1938 in Washington, D.C.

On October 5, 1994 he was united in marriage...

May 9, 2018

Gary E. Bell, 46, of Hillsboro passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Pacific.

Gary was born June 18, 1971 in St. Louis to Virgil Bell and Pamela nee Bedwell.

Gary worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a member of the...

May 9, 2018

Janice E. Lambert, 81, of Villa Ridge passed away Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 at her home.

Janice was born January 12, 1937 and grew up in Lisbon, ND where she graduated high school.

In 1955 she was united in marriage to John P....

Apr 25, 2018

Dorothy Dunkerson nee Jennings, 76, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in St. Clair.

Dorothy, daughter of Luke Jennings and wife Mary nee Dunn was born August 12, 1941 in Kuttawa, Kentucky.

She was of the Christian Faith and member...

Apr 24, 2018

Daniel T. Krouper, 62, of Lonedell passed away Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 27, 1955 in St. Louis, to the union of Thomas Krouper and Rose nee Heafner.

On March 19, 1982 Daniel...

Apr 22, 2018

Travis Scott Collier, 26, of Union passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Lake St. Louis.

Travis was born August 27, 1991 in St. Louis.

He trained for Mix Martial Arts at Smith Pit in Cuba and worked as a Welder at Stillwater...

Apr 18, 2018

Joan Morris, 78, passed away peacefully in her room at Century Oaks, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Joan was born October 20, 1939 in Gray Summit, daughter of the late Francis Ringkamp and wife Lucille nee Lewis.

Joan was best...

Apr 17, 2018

Simone Steinmetz, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in her home in Washington with family at her side.

She was born March 22, 1933 in Goffstown, New Hampshire and moved to the St. Louis area with her parents in 1950.

On January...

Apr 11, 2018

Jack E. Davis, 77, of Berger passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Davis, son of the late Elmer Davis and wife Gertrude nee Blume was born September 8, 1940 in St. Louis.

Jack was preceded in death by his...

Apr 11, 2018

Jim R. Kimbler, 70, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in St. Clair.

Mr. Kimbler, son of the late Harry Dean Kimbler and wife Frieda Mae Johnson was born June 26, 1947 in Washington.

Mr. Kimbler served his country in...

Apr 10, 2018

Michael A. Brinker, 63, of Union passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Brinker, son of the late Adolph Brinker and wife Eleanor nee Sullentrup was born November 26, 1954 in Washington.

On April 20, 2000 he was united in...