obituaries

May 21, 2016

Glennon Fred Villmer "PAPA Glen", 77, of Union passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Washington. Mr. Villmer, son of the late John Villmer and wife Edna nee Thebeau was born June 19, 1938. He was a proud 21 year member of AA Home Group 292 in St. Clair. Mr. Villmer was preceded in death by his parents, John...

May 20, 2016

Richard G. Frankenberg, 69, of Union passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home. Mr. Frankenberg, son of the late Aloysious Frankenberg and wife Anna nee Bolte was born May 21, 1946 in Washington, Missouri. Mr. Frankenberg was preceded in death by his parents: Aloysious and Anna Frankenberg and three brothers, Kenny Frankenberg, Allan Frankenberg and Glennon Frankenberg....

May 19, 2016

Adam Joseph Laycook, 30, of Gerald passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 in St. Louis. Adam, son of Barry Laycook and wife Cindy nee Mesger was born January 7, 1986 in Washington, Missouri. Adam was a Boy Scout at Post 448 in Gerald receiving status of Life Scout. He loved to have fun, crack jokes and make...

May 16, 2016

William "Bill" E. Wells, 81, of Villa Ridge passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 in Washington. Mr. Wells, son of the late Leroy Wells and wife Hester nee Jackson was born March 15, 1935 in Herrin, Illinois. Bill proudly served his country as a Medic in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 receiving an honorable discharge for...

May 13, 2016

Belinda Sue Leonard, 63, of Union passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 in Washington. Mrs. Leonard, daughter of the late Elmer Thompson and wife Willa nee Licklider was born March 21, 1953 in St. Louis. On December 31, 1992 she was united in marriage to William Leonard in Washington State. Mrs. Leonard was preceded in death by...

May 5, 2016

Eric "Big E" Jason McMillen, 31, of Union Passed away, Thursday, May 5, 2016 in Union. Eric was born October 17, 1984 in St. Louis. He was a huge Monster Truck fan and enjoyed fishing on the Missouri River. Eric was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill D. Cochran. He is survived by his mother, Charlene McMillen of...

May 3, 2016

Edmond "Ed" Matthews, 61, of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 in Washington. Mr. Matthews, son of the late Herbert Matthews and wife Diana nee Reinwald was born April 27, 1955 in St. Louis. On February 22, 1975 he was united in marriage to Mary DeClue in St. Clair. Mr. Matthews was preceded in death...

May 2, 2016

Elsie Jane Riley nee Lack, 94 of St. Clair passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Riley, daughter of the late Harry Lack and wife Pauline nee Stricker was born July 24, 1921 in St. Clair. On June 1, 1962 she was united in marriage to William J. Riley in St. Clair. Elsie enjoyed sewing, cooking...

Apr 22, 2016

Kenneth Buddemeyer, 76 of Union passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 in Washington. Mr. Buddemeyer, son of the late Kenneth Buddemeyer and wife Agnes nee Glandon was born March 6, 1940 in Bland, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Shirley nee Durbin. Kenneth served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  He received...

Apr 12, 2016

Doris Woodruff nee Allen, 92, of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Woodruff, daughter of the late Francis Ingram Allen and wife Dora nee Parks was born March 8, 1924 in Washington. On June 17, 1950 she was united in marriage to Vernon Woodruff in Union. Mrs. Woodruff was preceded in death by...

Apr 11, 2016

Gene L. Finch, 52 of St. Louis passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 in St. Louis. Mr. Finch, son of Eugene Finch and Glenda nee King was born April 13, 1963 in St. Louis. As a child he grew up in Dogtown and later moved to St. Jacob, Illinois.  In his later years he returned to St. Louis. He...

Apr 9, 2016

Marion "Perry" L. Wallace, 76, of Union passed away, Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Union. Mr. Wallace, son of the late Chester Wallace and wife Mildred nee Shane was born June 18, 1939 in Gideon, Missouri. On June 12, 1971 he was united in marriage to Linda Jordan in St. Louis. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death...

Apr 8, 2016

Oleva E. Bunton nee Jackson, 71, of Union passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 in Washington. Mrs. Bunton, daughter of the late Byron Jackson and wife Olivia nee Cross was born July 27, 1944 in Washington, Missouri. On March 21, 2000 she was united in marriage to Earl Bunton in Union. Mrs. Bunton was preceded in death by her...

Apr 5, 2016

Lorraine E. Skiles, nee Brown, 92, of Union, passed away Tuesday April 5, 2016 in New Haven. Lorraine was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She was a smiling, cheerful person who loved to golf, ride horses and to play cards. She loved to appliqué quilt and in her later years spent many hours making and...

Mar 30, 2016

Betty Fay Wehmeier nee Briggs, 82 of Washington passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 while in Yuma, Arizona after a brief illness. Mrs. Wehmeier daughter of Lawrence J. Briggs and wife Hazel nee Crews was born November 15, 1933 in Washington. Betty was a graduate of Washington High School. On August 17, 1968 she was united in marriage to...

Mar 26, 2016

Kathie A. French, 60, of St. Clair passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 in St. Clair. Ms. French, daughter of the late Gene French and wife Geraldine nee Bridgett was born May 1, 1955 in St. Louis. Ms. French was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Geraldine French and two brothers, Robert French and John...

Mar 22, 2016

Veronica "Roni" Sue Fowler nee Collier, 62 of Union passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Fowler, daughter of Arthur B. Collier Jr. and wife Enola M. nee Ruffner was born November 7, 1953 in Saline, Kansas. On June 22, 1996 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Fowler Jr. in Washington. She was of the...

Mar 17, 2016

Vernon E. White "Hute", 69, of St. Clair passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 in St. Clair. Mr. White, son of the late Everett White and wife Anna Mae nee Martin was born May 13, 1946 in Steelville. Vernon worked as a Carpenter for the Carpenter's Union, he build houses and helped with the elevator system in the Arch....

Mar 14, 2016

Benjamin Michael "Superman" Peterson, 26, of St. Clair passed away Sunday the 13th of March at 9:51a, but due to his organ donations, he was not declared dead until Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:02a in Washington.

Ben was born March 11, 1990 in Washington, MO.

Everyone is welcome...

Mar 8, 2016

Norma L. DeClue nee Whitson, 77 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Washington. Mrs. DeClue, daughter of Lyle "Bud" Whitson and wife Nadine nee Adkins was born March 1, 1939 in Casey, Illinois. She was the Co-Owner of DeClue's Tree Service serving a main role in the business's day to day operations. Mrs. DeClue was...