obituaries

Mar 6, 2016

Margie Leona Dietrich nee Kitson, 83 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Washington. Mrs. Dietrich, daughter of Champ Kitson and wife Leona nee Watts was born January 9, 1933 in Winfield, Missouri. On January 20, 1960 she was united in marriage to Harvey Dietrich in Clayton, Missouri. She had a heart of gold...

Mar 5, 2016

Kenneth P. Messex, 57 of Washington passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 in St. Louis. Mr. Messex, son of Russell Messex and wife Betty nee Burgoon was born December 21, 1958 in Washington, Missouri. Mr. Messex worked at Pendaflex in Union and Integram in Pacific until his retirement. He enjoyed arrowhead hunting, fishing and spending time in the outdoors....

Mar 4, 2016

Donald Ralph Nutter, 87 of St. Clair passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 in St. Clair. Mr. Nutter, son of the late Orie Nutter and wife Josie nee Ross was born December 13, 1928 in Salem West Virginia. On September 17, 1948 he was united in marriage to Donna McDonald in Salem, West Virginia. He was a member of...

Mar 3, 2016

Donald L. Lenau, 69, of Union passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at his home after bravely fighting a long battle with lung cancer. Mr. Lenau, son of the late William Lenau and wife Frances nee Brune was born September 27, 1946 in Washington, Missouri. On June 10, 1995 he was united in marriage to Mary Folz in Union....

Mar 3, 2016

Christopher S. Simpson, 41 of Union passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at his home. Mr. Simpson, son of Benny Simpson and Doris nee Hall was born April 13, 1974 in Sedalia, Missouri. He was an exceptional artist and writer, always offering kind words to anyone needing it. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in O'Fallon,...

Mar 3, 2016

Nancy Irene Pulsifer, nee Hall, 65, passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at her home in Union, MO. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 26, 1950, to Kenneth and Violet Hall nee White. Nancy was united in marriage to Ronald L. Pulsifer on December 21, 1968. She is survived...

Feb 29, 2016

Glenda Marie Shoults, 55 of St. Clair passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 in Belleville, Illinois. Ms. Shoults, daughter of Roy Shoults and wife Lena nee Merseal was born June 2, 1960 in St. Louis. Ms. Shoults was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lena Shoults; her daughter, Cheacketa Rice and four brothers, Alfred Shoults, Connie Shoults,...

Feb 28, 2016

Arthur "Gene" Eugene Wagner, 50 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his home. Mr. Wagner, son of the late Raymond Wagner and wife Susie nee Hawkins was born September 23, 1965 in Washington. Gene worked as a Tree Trimmer for Asplundh Tree Service in the line clearance division. Gene was an outdoorsman, spending time hunting,...

Feb 27, 2016

Velma Jane Albatt nee Simmons, 89 of New Haven passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 in New Haven. Mrs. Albatt, daughter of the late Amos Simmons and wife Telitha nee Roe was born September 23, 1926 in Morrisonville, Illinois. On July 14, 1950 she was united in marriage to John "Stan" Albatt in St. Louis. She enjoyed...

Feb 18, 2016

Patricia Ann Sachs nee Thiem, 74 of Union passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Sachs, daughter of Herman Thiem and wife Stella nee Varner was born April 27, 1941 in Union, Missouri. On April 12, 1969 she was united in marriage to Walter Sachs at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Union. She was...

Feb 14, 2016

George D. Wade, 81, of Union passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Union. Mr. Wade, son of the late Herman Wade and wife Hattie nee Workman was born March 3, 1934 in Mayfield, Kentucky. He served as a Scout Master for Troop #467 in Pevely for over 30 years and helped many Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle...

Feb 7, 2016

Brittany "Bumble Bee" Dawn Dietrich, 29 of Union passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 in St. Louis. Ms. Dietrich, daughter of Bryant Dietrich and Dana Dietrich nee Prater was born August 14, 1986 in St. Louis. She generously volunteered her time as a cook at the St. Patrick's Center in St. Louis. Ms. Dietrich was preceded in...

Feb 5, 2016

Charles Ring, 59 of Villa Ridge passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home. Mr. Ring, son of the late Fred Ring and wife Ann Choate was born October 16, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio. On October 24, 1988 he was united in marriage to Mona Hebert in Louisiana. He was preceded in death his parents, Fred Ring, Ann...

Jan 22, 2016

Edward L. Beagle, 64 of St. Clair passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 in Creve Coeur. Mr. Beagle, son of the late Bert Beagle and wife Mary nee Culley was born February 14, 1951 in St. Louis. Mr. Beagle was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Mary Beagle; two sons, Steven Beagle and Michael Beagle;...

Jan 16, 2016

David Wayne Wilson, 54 of Leslie passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Cuba. Mr. Wilson, son of the late Wiley Wilson and wife Jessie nee Dean was born January 11, 1962 in St. Louis. He was a member of Antioch Christian Church in Leslie. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Jessie Wilson; two...

Jan 8, 2016

Pamela Ann Hunter nee Mossoney, 58, of Union passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 in St. Louis. Pam was born October 28, 1957 in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of John Mossoney and wife Carol nee Eversole. She was of the Christian Faith and devoted member of First Baptist Church of Villa Ridge. Pam was a dedicated worker and Branch Manager...

Dec 27, 2015

Jesse Dougherty, 82 of Catawissa passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home. Mr. Dougherty, son of the late Arthur Dougherty and wife Bertha nee Keith was born September 15, 1933 in Macey, Arkansas. On December 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Shirley Beaton in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Dougherty was a member of First...

Dec 25, 2015

Ira "Frank" Francis Hoss, 81 of Union passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at his home. Mr. Hoss, son of the late Ben Hoss and wife Addie nee Gist was born November 17, 1934 in Mena, Arkansas. On July 6, 1968 he was united to Marilyn Feager in Sullivan. Mr. Hoss served his country under active duty in the...

Dec 23, 2015

Evelyn M. Schink nee Sammet, 95, of Union passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at her home.

Mrs. Schink, daughter of the late Fred Sammet and wife Elizabeth nee Hamm was born June 22, 1920 in Union. Mrs. Schink was baptized as an infant and became a member of Zion U.C.C., Union in 1937. She was a...

Dec 21, 2015

Edna Louise Elliott nee Jones, 84 of Union passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Elliott, daughter of Clarence Jones and wife Maeola nee Taylor was born February 21, 1931 in Leachville, Arkansas. On April 6, 1951 she was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" Elliott Paragold, Arkansas.

Mrs. Elliott was a long-time member...