obituaries

Apr 7, 2018

James F. Straatmann, 82, of Leslie passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Straatmann, son of the late Joseph Straatmann and wife Hilda nee Hanneken was born January 26, 1936 in Washington.

James served his country in the United States...

Apr 3, 2018

Mary Roberta Lane nee Ryan, 91, of Bourbon passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Lane, daughter of the late Peter Ryan and wife Marie nee Devins was born July 12, 1926 in Jamaica, New York.

In September of 1944...

Apr 1, 2018

Sara Elizabeth Jarvis, 23, of Bourbon passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

Sara, daughter of Brian Jarvis and Jackie nee Vaughn was born July 21, 1994 in Sullivan.

Sara was a 2013 graduate from Kickapoo High School in...

Mar 29, 2018

Joel Max Barnwell, 77, formerly of St. Clair passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Union.

Mr. Barnwell, son of the late Earl Barnwell and wife Bessie nee Warren was born August 22, 1940 in Piggott, Arkansas.

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Mar 24, 2018

Dale Anthony Pracht, 66, of Union passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Pracht, son of the late Max Pracht and wife Laverta nee Sheridan was born October 13, 1951 in Poplar Bluff.

Dale served his country in the United...

Mar 10, 2018

Thomas Wayne McNelly, 73, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home.

Mr. McNelly, son of the late James McNelly and wife Mareda nee Turner was born January 3, 1945 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Thomas served his country with...

Feb 28, 2018

Lesley J. Steinberg nee Lay, 74, of Union, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Sullivan.

Mrs. Steinberg, daughter of Earl Lay and wife Jeanette nee Paulton was born February 22, 1944 in St. Louis.

On January 23, 1965 she was united in...

Feb 24, 2018

Jon Lee Bortzfield, 82, of Pacific passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Bortzfield, son of the late Lee Bortzfield and wife Opal nee Swor was born July 15, 1935 in Prescott, Kansas.

On December 11, 1996 he was united...

Feb 23, 2018

Bruce Barnes, 81, of Sullivan went to be with the Lord Friday, February 23, 2018.

Bruce followed his passion for his family, his trucking business and later his passion for his unusual hobby…ANTIQUE TOYS & TRUCKS.    For over 30 years you may have seen the big yellow dump trucks of Bruce Barnes Trucking in and around the...

Feb 22, 2018

Alan C. Rubin, 66, of Eureka passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at his home, with his loving wife, daughters, and family at his side.

On March 21, 1970 Al was united in marriage to Sally Litzsinger in St. Louis.  Here is their story...

Feb 22, 2018

Alvie Lape Jr., 79, of Union passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Lape, son of Alvie Lape and wife Hazel nee Cox was born November 11, 1938 in Parma, Missouri.

Alvie served his country in the United States Airforce....

Feb 21, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Jakob Yount, 15, who passed away unexpectedly this week.

Jakob, son of Brian Yount and wife DeAnn nee Alexander was born July 18, 2002 in St. Louis.

Jakob had a quick wit, was...

Feb 21, 2018

Mildred Lou Kyle nee Moyer, 90, of Union passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Washington.

Mrs. Kyle, daughter of the late Archie Moyer and wife Lucy nee Short was born November 18, 1927 in Belgrade, Missouri.

On December 22, 1945 she was...

Feb 20, 2018

Mary Ranay Henderson nee Lowry, 58, of Washington went home to be with Jesus and her loved ones February 20, 2018.

Ranay, daughter of Arthur Lowry and wife Shirley nee Sweeden was born July 15, 1959 in Abilene, Texas.

Ranay was preceded in...

Feb 8, 2018

James A. Ochsenbine, 76, of St. Clair pass away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Ochsenbine, son of Willard Ochsenbine and wife Mary nee Betts was born February 7, 1942 in Barnesville, Ohio.

James was proud of his Military background. He...

Feb 6, 2018

Waneta Dickison nee Medling, 89, of St. Clair formerly of St. Louis passed away, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Dickison, daughter of Clarence Medling and wife Flora nee Chaffin was born March 30, 1928 in Oxly, Missouri.

At an early...

Feb 3, 2018

Dakota Gunner Durbin Jr. better known as Little Man, 2, of Union departed his life Saturday, February 3, 2018.

Little Man was born August 12, 2015 in Washington.

He enjoyed riding his bike, collecting and carrying a backpack full of tags off miscellaneous...

Feb 2, 2018

August F. Eckenfels, 89, of Stover passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Mr. Eckenfels, son, of August Eckenfels and wife Margaret nee Drinning was born November 9, 1928 in St. Louis County.

On July 26, 1981 he was united...

Feb 2, 2018

Nancy Lee Hensley nee Saddler, 75, of Washington passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Hensley, daughter of Roscoe Saddler and wife Imogene nee Ermalee was born April 3, 1942 in Springfield.

On April 25, 1959 she was united in...

Jan 31, 2018

Julia "Judy" Yvonne Hawkins nee Ford, 73, of Union passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Hawkins, daughter of Christopher and Gladys Ford was born March 26, 1944 in Jobe, Missouri.

On September 2, 1961 she was united in marriage to Bobby Hawkins in Alton, MO....