obituaries

May 3, 2015

Kenny Russell Eads, 61 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home. Mr. Eads, son of the late William Eads and wife Dolores nee Humphrey was born February 27, 1954 in Rolla, Missouri. Kenny worked as an EMT serving many Missourian's during his career. He was employed for numerous different EMS Districts and was a member...

Apr 27, 2015

Beverly "Bev" Jean Petzold Kopf nee Wilken, 56 of St. Clair passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Petzold, daughter of Ronald Wilken and wife Wilma nee Whitley was born March 20, 1959 in Washington, Missouri. On February 26, 2005 she was united in marriage to Richard "Rick" Kopf in St. Clair. Bev was employed at St....

Apr 6, 2015

Charles "Tommy" Dunn, 50 of Fenton passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 in Chesterfield. Mr. Dunn, son of the late Tommy Dunn and wife Estelle nee Gerren was born in 1965 in Port Lavaca, Texas. He was a member of Life Bridge Partnership in St. Louis. He participated in the Special Olympics during the 1970's and 1980's. He enjoyed Country...

Apr 6, 2015

Delores Aileen Lunsford nee Kirk, 86 of Pacific passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 in Pacific. Mrs. Lunsford, daughter of Esley Kirk and wife Lora nee Radford was born January 15, 1929 in St. Louis. On January 3, 1958 she was united in marriage to Archie Lunsford in St. Louis. Delores loved the Lord Jesus Christ and would not hesitate...

Apr 6, 2015

Dorothy May Graham nee Wills, 91 of Union passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 in Washington. Mrs. Graham, daughter of Joe Wills and wife Minnie nee Tibbs was born September 16, 1923 in Greenville, Missouri. On April 4, 1945 she was united in marriage to Edgbert R.B. Graham in St. Louis. She was of the Christian faith and long-time member...

Apr 1, 2015

In loving remembrance of Gregory "GP" Levi Pointer, 50, who passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at his home in Leslie, after battling cancer. Greg was born Nov. 24, 1964, in Washington, to William and Janet Pointer. He was united in marriage to Judith Marie Helderman. His life's work was dedicated to raising his daughters, his 29-year career at M&R...

Mar 29, 2015

"Mickey" Opal Harrison nee Mangan, 65 of Washington passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Harrison, daughter of Edward Mangan and wife Nellie nee Francis was born February 21, 1950 in Washington, Missouri. On April 23, 1965 she was united in marriage to Dan Harrison in St. Louis. She received her schooling at St. Bridget School in...

Mar 29, 2015

James Oscar Brock, 90 of Villa Ridge passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his home. Mr. Brock, son of William Brock and wife Edith nee Myrtle was born May 21, 1924 in Memphis, Tennessee. On June 21, 1947 he was united in marriage to Albertine Barrey in Paris France. Mr. Brock proudly served his country in the United States...

Mar 28, 2015

Barbara Ann Briggs nee James, 50 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 in St. Clair. Mrs. Briggs, daughter of Dallas James and wife Grethalee nee Lott was born May 7, 1964 in Woodbridge, Virginia. She was married to her first husband Tony Walker for 24 years until his passing. On July 14, 2013 she was united in...

Mar 28, 2015

Gregory Aron Parker, 35 of Desoto passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 in St. Louis.

Mr. Parker, son of Greg Parker and Lisa Bibbs was born April 6, 1979 in St. Louis.

On June 10, 2014 he was united in marriage to Amie McCoy in Desoto.

Gregory attended school at Northwest High. He...

Mar 25, 2015

Clematean "Tina" Zimmerman nee Jones, 86 of Moscow Mills formerly of Union passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in St. Clair. Mrs. Zimmerman, daughter of John Jones and wife Dora nee Alexander was born June 16, 1928 in Malden, Missouri. February of 1964 she was united in marriage to Lanny Zimmerman in St. Charles. Tina was of the Christian Faith...

Mar 25, 2015

Janet Kay Hofmeister nee Current, 68 of Union passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in Washington. Mrs. Hofmeister, daughter of the late William Current and wife Mary nee Vest was born March 4, 1947 in Sullivan. Mrs. Hofmeister was of the Christian Faith and member of New Chapel Hill Church in Sullivan. She was employed at Brown Shoe Company on...

Mar 21, 2015

Gene Brussman Sr., 75 of Pacific passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Washington. Mr. Brussman, son of the late Edgar Sr. and Virginia Brussman was born October 15, 1939 in St. Louis. He received his schooling at Soldan High School in St. Louis. He went onto serve his country in the United States Air Force for a four year...

Mar 17, 2015

Nellie Burks nee Gilmore, 83 of Union passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Washington. Mrs. Burks, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Gilmore Sr. and wife Nellie Edna nee Wigley was born August 23, 1931 in Mississippi. She was united in marriage to Jesse D. Burks in 1950. She was a dedicated Christian and faithful member of Rivers of Life Worship...

Mar 15, 2015

Fredrick Charles Ray Haldeman Sr., 37 of Sullivan passed away March 15, 2015 in St. Louis. Mr. Haldeman son of Jim McClanahan and Donna Haldeman was born October 5, 1977 in Granit City, Illinois. Fredrick lived life to its fullest, he will be dearly missed by friends and family after departing this life to soon. Mr. Haldeman was preceded in...

Mar 14, 2015

Glenda Bell nee Drennen, 78 of Villa Ridge passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Bell, daughter of Austin Drennen and wife Betsie nee Rodgers was born May 20, 1936 in Fletcher, Missouri. Glenda and Oscar recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. She was a talented Musician and most of all a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother....

Feb 22, 2015

Donald Lee Gansner Sr., 74 of Union passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at his home. Mr. Gansner, son of the late Earl Gansner and wife Charlene nee Barth was born October 24, 1940 in St. Genevieve County, Missouri. Mr. Gansner was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Charlene Gansner and one daughter, Jeanette Braddy. He is survived...

Feb 17, 2015

Ronald "Redge" Matthew Maierhoffer Sr. 44 of Sullivan passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Belleville, Illinois. Mr. Maierhoffer, son of Leonard Maierhoffer and wife Joan nee Burke was born October 12, 1970 in St. Louis. He was raised in St. Louis and received his schooling at St. James Greater Parish in Dogtown. On June 23, 1990 he was united...

Feb 15, 2015

Tommy Modglin, 26 of Union passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 in Washington. Tommy, son of James Modglin and DeAnn nee Baker was born March 26, 1988 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tommy had a passion for music. As an inspiring Musician he made songs for family and friends and was a member of The God Particle Band based out of Union....

Feb 12, 2015

Sallie Ann Rice nee Pulley, 55 of Park Hills passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Rice, daughter of the late Bobby Pulley and wife Henryetta nee Brooks was born March 16, 1959 in St. Louis. On June 4, 1990 she was united to Iris Rice in Farmington. She was a member of the Cowboy Church in...