obituaries

Sep 8, 2015

Theresa Ann Derr nee Shafferkoetter, 57 of Union passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Derr, daughter of Guy Rudolph Shafferkoetter and Jody nee Cruz was born April 23, 1958 in Washington, Missouri. Theresa was of the Christian Faith and member of Union Baptist Temple. She was an avid crafter and enjoyed boating with her family. Mrs....

Aug 12, 2015

George L. Taylor, 83, of Union passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at his home. Mr. Taylor, son of the late James Taylor and wife Ina nee Coyner was born October 26, 1931 in St. Louis. On June 27, 1959 he was united in marriage to Rhoda JoAnn Brooks in St. Louis. Mr. Taylor served his country in the United...

Aug 9, 2015

Tina Bell Graham nee Hamilton, 32 of Sullivan passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 in St. Louis. Mrs. Graham was born December 3, 1982 in Washington, Missouri. Tina was a loving caring mother and her children were her world. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Minnie Bell Powell. She is survived by her husband, Josh Graham of...

Aug 6, 2015

Emery "E.J." Gardner, 88 of Union passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home. Mr. Gardner, son of the late Louis E. Gardner and wife Anna nee Farmer was born August 30, 1926 in Greene County, Missouri. He lived his childhood in Oldfield, MO. Later he served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr....

Aug 5, 2015

Tonya Charlene Modglin, 35 of St. Louis passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in St. Louis. She was born June 12, 1980 in St. Louis. Tonya was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Betty Robinson and Donald and Virginia Modglin. She is survived by her son, Cody Modglin; her parents, Stephen Modglin of St. Clair and Debra Deering...

Jul 30, 2015

Robert "Bobby Jo" Joseph George, 61 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home. Mr. George, son of the late Merlyn "Bob" George and Treva nee Flora was born October 12, 1953 in Washington, Missouri. Bobby Jo was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He especially loved being on the water with his family. He was...

Jul 27, 2015

Sidney Crider, 79 of Union passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home. Mr. Crider, son of the late Coy Crider and wife Effie nee Branson was born October 9, 1935 in Belle, Missouri. Mr. Crider was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roy Crider and James Crider. He is survived by his wife Mary Crider...

Jul 23, 2015

Michael Ray Unk, 66 of Union passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 in St. Louis. Mr. Unk, son of the late Steven Unk and wife Mary nee Mueller was born November 22, 1948 in Washington. On August 20, 1983 he was united in marriage to Nona in Union. He work as a Technician for Southwestern Bell / ATT&T for 30...

Jul 22, 2015

Ray Shadrick, 88 of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in Washington. Mr. Shadrick, son of the late Gus Shadrick and wife Grace nee Burnett was born September 17, 1926 in Sullivan. On October 16, 1948 he was united in marriage to Ruby Triplett in St. Clair. Mr. Shadrick proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Jul 7, 2015

Mary Jane Lewis nee Miller, 81 of Cuba passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Cuba. Mrs. Lewis, daughter of Wilton Miller and wife Sylvia nee Miller was born January 21, 1934 in Corning, Iowa. Mrs. Lewis received her education and graduated from Pacific High School. She was a member of Eternity Baptist Church in Centralia, Illinois. She volunteered as...

Jun 26, 2015

Jean Studdard nee Cantrell, 50 of Leslie passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 in St. Louis. Mrs. Studdard, daughter of James Cantrell and Marie nee Vinning was born August 18, 1964 in St. Louis. On September 2, 2006 she was united in marriage to Ron Studdard in Union. Jean received her schooling at Union High School and furthered her education...

Jun 11, 2015

Francis Michele Shelvy, 44 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 in St. Louis. Michele, daughter of the late Michael Frances Shelvy and wife Sherry Jo nee Byeans was born September 28, 1970 in St. Louis. She was a member of New Apostolic Church in Desoto. As an active gardener she enjoyed growing flowers at her home in...

Jun 7, 2015

Janice Ann Carroll nee Johnson, 68 of St. Clair passed away June 7, 2015 in Wildwood. Mrs. Carroll, daughter of the late Chauncy Johnson and wife Marie nee Prost was born May 5, 1947 in Washington, Missouri. Janice was a graduate of St. Clair High School and received her degree in nursing in St. Louis. She worked as a Registered...

May 26, 2015

Kathleen Marie Freeman nee Nerbonne, 65 of Sullivan passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in Sullivan. Mrs. Freeman, daughter of the late Hank Nerbonne and wife Beverly nee Jenkins was born July 19, 1949 in Sacramento, California. On July 31, 2014 she was united in marriage to William Freeman in Sullivan. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her parents,...

May 22, 2015

Wanda Mae Mueller nee German, 73, of Labadie passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 in Washington.

Mrs. Mueller, daughter of Leslie Earl German and wife Genevieve Tally Armistead was born February 23, 1942 in St. Clair.

On August 6, 1978 she was united in marriage to Charles "C.J." Mueller in Union.

Mrs. Mueller...

May 15, 2015

Debra Ann Nieder nee Klepper, 54 of Union passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Nieder, daughter of Paul Klepper and wife Alice nee Pohlmann was born October 10, 1960 in Washington, Missouri. On May 20, 2004 she was united in marriage to Doug Nieder in Union. Mrs. Nieder was preceded in death by her father, Paul...

May 14, 2015

Rosemary (Frailey) Phillips nee Gales, 75 of Union passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Phillips, daughter of the late Floyd Gales and wife Thelma nee Bage was born July 30, 1939 in Essex, Missouri. Rosemary was a generous, loving women who invested herself in her family, her church, her gardens and her farm. While actively teaching,...

May 10, 2015

Barbara L. Rehkop nee Kemlage, 65 of High Ridge passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Creve Coeur.

Mrs. Rehkop, daughter of the late Lawrence Kemlage and wife Dorothy nee Dicus was born March 16, 1950 in St. Louis.

On June 20, 1970 she was united in marriage to Darel Rehkop.

Barb worked...

May 9, 2015

Billy Kopf, 49 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Columbia. Mr. Kopf, son of the late Harold Andrew Kopf and Betty Jane nee Klewis was born August 17, 1965 in St. Louis. As a hobby he loved working on cars, getting into races and hanging out with his best friend and dog Buddy. Mr. Kopf was...

May 8, 2015

Kerry Anne Bost, 40 of St. Louis passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 in St. Louis. Ms. Bost was born April 18, 1975 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, daughter of Terry Bost and Debbie Traylor. Among many pass times her favorite was being an avid fan of Law and Order SVU. Ms. Bost was preceded in death by her mother, Debbie...