obituaries

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....

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...