obituaries

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...

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...