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Leon Ernest Gardner

Leon Ernest Gardner

Jul 15, 2017

Leon Ernest Gardner, 83, of Washington passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at his home. Mr. Gardner, son of the late Grover Gardner and wife Elsie nee Scott was born May 22, 1934 in Jefferson City. Mr. Gardner served his country in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Japan. He received an honorable discharge...

Marie C. Schuh

Marie C. Schuh

Jul 14, 2017

Marie C. Schuh nee Swanson, 80, of Union passed away, Friday, July 14, 2017 in Union. Marie was born October 6, 1936 in St. Louis, daughter of the late Charles Swanson and wife Clara nee Froehley. She worked as a R.N. for the Veteran's Hospital at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis until moving to Union where she was a...

Jody D. Cramer

Jody D. Cramer

Jul 7, 2017

Jody D. Cramer, 45 of St. Clair formerly of New Lenox, IL passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at his home. Jody, son of Marshall Cramer and wife Kathleen nee Arnold was born February 16, 1972 in Joliet, IL. Jody graduated in 1990 from Lincoln-Way High School in New Lenox, IL. He was of the Christian Faith and member...

Doug Mcneil Sr.

Doug Mcneil Sr.

Jul 3, 2017

Doug McNeil Sr., 78, of Villa Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 3, 2017. Mr. McNeil, son of Lionel McNeil and wife Eleanor nee Root was born on May 31, 1939 in Rochester, New York. On July 20, 1963, he was united in marriage to Roz DiSalvo in Rochester, New York. Doug was...

Lorrie Irene Fockler

Lorrie Irene Fockler

Jun 29, 2017

Lorrie Irene Fockler, 35 of Cuba passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Sullivan. Ms. Fockler, daughter of Johnny Fockler and Kristine nee Brown was born December 22, 1981 in Creve Coeur. Ms. Fockler was preceded in death by her mother, Kristine Fockler and her sister, Amy Fockler. She is survived by three children, David L. Sohn Jr., Trenton...

Lloyd Bob R. Johnson

Lloyd Bob R. Johnson

Jun 29, 2017

Lloyd "Bob"  R. Johnson, 77, of Union passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his home. Mr. Johnson, son of the late Jack Johnson and wife Fern nee Wildman was born March 25, 1940 in Shoals, Indiana. On April 2, 1977, he was united in marriage to Virginia Wagner in St. Clair. Bob was of the...

Joanie Gaugh

Joanie Gaugh

Jun 28, 2017

Joanie Gaugh, nee Huff, 72, of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Gaugh, daughter of the late Ollie Huff and wife Helen nee Current was born March 3, 1945 in St. Clair. On December 12, 1964, she was united in marriage to Dennis Gaugh in St. Clair. Joan was a wonderful...

R. Lois Nealis

R. Lois Nealis

Jun 23, 2017

R. Lois Nealis nee Lewis, 101, formerly of Washington passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 in New Haven.

Mrs. Nealis, daughter of the late Willie Lewis and wife Martha nee Bishop was born on April 7, 1916 in Lonedell, Missouri.

On May 17,...

Regina Darlene Whitman

Regina Darlene Whitman

Jun 11, 2017

Regina Darlene Whitman nee Graham, 57, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at her home.

Regina was born on February 25, 1960 to the late W.H. Graham and wife Myrtle nee Moore in Kennett, Missouri.

Ms. Whitman was preceded in...

Walter J. Sachs

Walter J. Sachs

Jun 9, 2017

Walter J. Sachs "Wallygator", 75, of Union passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 in Washington. Mr. Sachs, son of the late John Sachs and wife Emma nee Mann was born April 6, 1942 in Union. On April 12, 1969, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Thiem at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Union. He was of the...

Jerry L. Dewitt Sr.

Jerry L. Dewitt Sr.

Jun 6, 2017

Jerry L. DeWitt Sr., 72, of Union, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Union. Mr. DeWitt, son of the late Melvin DeWitt and wife Sylvia nee Cole was born December 10, 1944 in Raymondville, Missouri. On September 5, 1964, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Hicks in Houston, Missouri. He was employed at Chrysler Corporation in Fenton...

Dwayne Wright Hicks

Dwayne Wright Hicks

Jun 6, 2017

Dwayne Wright Hicks, 86, of Union passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his home. Mr. Hicks, son of the late Emmett Hicks and wife Mary nee Dyson was born February 4, 1931 in Belle, Missouri. On October 13, 1951, he was united in marriage to Doris Kinkead in Salem, Arkansas. Dwayne was a lifelong member of the Local...

Terry L. Stricker

Terry L. Stricker

Jun 5, 2017

Terry L. Stricker, 62, of Maryland Heights passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 in Creve Coeur. Terry, son of the late Guss Stricker and Shirley nee Compton was born March 2, 1955 in Potosi, Missouri. Terry graduated in 1973 from Pattonville High School. He enjoyed fishing, watching football and playing Yahtzee. During many enthusiastic Spade games with...

John Sam Lanning Jr.

John Sam Lanning Jr.

Jun 1, 2017

John "Sam" Lanning, 56, of Owensville formerly of St. Louis passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Owensville. Sam was born December 17, 1960 in St. Louis, son of the late John Lanning Sr. and wife Lupe nee Tinajero. Quoted by Sam: "Live everyday like it was your last" Sam was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr....

John T. Sheerin

John T. Sheerin

May 28, 2017

John T. Sheerin, 85, of Labadie, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 in St. James.

Mr. Sheerin, son of the late Charles Sheerin and wife Mary Jane nee Devine was born September 5, 1931 in St. Louis.

He served his country in the...

Shane Michael Gumpenberger

Shane Michael Gumpenberger

May 18, 2017

Shane Michael Gumpenberger, 35, of Union passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home.

Shane was born August 24, 1981 in St. Louis, son of Carl Gumpenberger and Terry nee Brown.

He enjoyed spending his spare playing video games, basketball and fishing....

Justin Nagel

Justin Nagel

May 17, 2017

Justin Nagel, 23, of Union, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home. Mr. Nagel, son of Pat Nagel and wife Marie nee Mayer was born September 10, 1993 in St Charles. Justin was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ann Nagel and his grandfather, Vernon Mayer.

He is survived by his...

Kent H. Chambers

Kent H. Chambers

May 15, 2017

Kent H. Chambers, 65, of Union passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 in Creve Coeur.

Mr. Chambers, son of the late Gerald Chambers and wife Doris nee Hadley was born March 19, 1952 in Phoenix, Arizona.

On October 19, 2002, he was united in marriage to Kathy Proctor in...

Lewis Lucky Robert Zingrich

Lewis Lucky Robert Zingrich

May 15, 2017

Lewis "Lucky" Robert Zingrich, 60, of St. Clair passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home. Mr. Zingrich, son of the late Lewis Zingrich and wife Martha nee Fox was born July 3, 1956 in St Clair, Missouri. Lucky was a member of Roots Church in St. Clair Missouri. He had a passion for the Lord,...

Janet K. Hensley

Janet K. Hensley

May 14, 2017

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity or plant a flower in memory of Janet would be appreciated. Janet K. Hensley nee Bethman, 71, of Marthasville, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in St. Louis. Janet was born on June 14, 1945 to the late Leonard Bethman and wife Lucy nee...

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