obituaries

Nov 13, 2018

Terrye Lea (Nappier) Tyler, 60, of Owensville, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Sullivan surrounded by her loving family. Terrye, daughter of Donald Nappier and wife Anita (Semmler) was born December 31, 1957 in Wiesbaden, Germany. On March 21, 1982 she was united in marriage to Curtis Tyler in Tampa, FL. Terrye was a foster mother for 9...

Nov 2, 2018

William Dewey Angel, 77, of Sullivan, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at his home in Sullivan surrounded by his loving family.

On January 27, 1941 William was born to the union of Ernest Angel and Velma (Eaker) in Zalma, MO.

William attended Ferguson Highschool and graduated in 1959.

June 24, 1961 in...

Oct 31, 2018

Eunice J. (Terschluse) Luehrs, 90, of Washington passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in New Haven. Mrs. Luehrs, daughter of the late Alfred Terschluse and wife Agnes (Brinker) was born January 9, 1928 in Washington. On February 14, 1948 she was united in marriage to Arthur F. Luehrs in St. Louis. Eunice was of the Christian Faith and member...

Oct 26, 2018

James C. Wyatt Sr., 57, of St. Clair, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family in St. Clair.

On January 22, 1961 James was born to Clara (McGee) Wyatt.

As a young man James attended Northwest High School.

James worked as a CNA for 25 years...

Oct 25, 2018

Daniel James John Strait, 33, of St. Clair passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Union. Daniel, son of Daniel Strait and Deborah (Malin) Strait was born May 30, 1985 in Washington. He had a strong faith in God and read the Bible often. He was a family man, always making it a priority to get everyone together for...

Oct 24, 2018

Aleta Belle (Lewis) Smith, 78, of Marthasville, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at her home.

On April 30, 1940 in Jewett, MO Aleta would be born to the union of William Lewis and Gertrude (Miller).

Aleta was in the graduating class of 1958 from Washington High School.

Aleta worked for The United...

Oct 21, 2018

Sandra Volkerding Saler (Cook), 72, of Union passed away peacefully Sunday, October 21, 2018 at her home. Sandra, daughter of the late Junior Cook and wife Doris (Bailey) was born February 2, 1946 in Marion, Kansas. On August 5, 2003 she was united in marriage to James Saler in San Jose, CA. Sandra was a Hair Stylist her whole...

Oct 14, 2018

Janice Stella (Metzger) Buford, 88, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Washington. Janice and her husband Winston were living in Washington State since 2003, prior to moving back to Missouri to live with her daughter and son-in-law due to their health needs. Janice, daughter of the late Harrison Metzger and wife Stella (Shafer) was born July 14, 1930...

Oct 5, 2018

Bonnie R. (Crowder) McKinnon, 67, of Union passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. Bonnie, daughter of the late Russell Crowder and wife Helen (May) was born June 24, 1951 in Taylorville, IL. She was employed at Absorbent Cotton Company in Valley Park until her retirement. She went on to work at Wal-Mart in Union. Bonnie enjoyed...

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...