obituaries

Apr 10, 2014

Patricia Lynne Vanatta nee Albert, 63 of Union passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 in St. Louis. Mrs. Vanatta, daughter of the late Paul Albert and wife Chloe nee Hardin was born December 18, 1950 in Decatur, Illinois. On June 17, 1972 she was united in marriage to Rex Vanatta in Decatur, Illinois. Patricia enjoyed family camping trips and quiet...

Mar 31, 2014

Linda Sue Finn nee LaMar, 72 of Villa Ridge passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Finn, daughter of the late Nathan LaMar and wife Clara nee Jackson was born January 3, 1942 in Evansville, Indiana. On June 2, 1962 she was united in marriage to Thomas Finn at Central Baptist Church in Eureka. Mrs. Finn was...

Mar 30, 2014

Betty Jean Forsee nee Busse, 76 of Gerald formerly of Union passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 in Washington. Mrs. Forsee was born April 4, 1937 in Cadet, Missouri. On March 27, 1954 she was united in marriage to Allan Q. Forsee at the First Christian Church in Union. Mrs. Forsee was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Stalcup;...

Feb 25, 2014

Raymond Govro, 80 of Vichy formerly of Eureka passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014 peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Govro, son of the late Edward Govro and wife Willhemena nee Heidebur was born August 14, 1933 in St. Louis. He served his country stateside for two years in the United Army during the early 1950's until...

Feb 24, 2014

Sherman "Terry" Atherton, 73 of St. Clair passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 in Fenton. Mr. Atherton, son of the late Robert Manuel Atherton and wife Rena Louise nee Thomasson was born August 24, 1940 in Utica, Kentucky. On June 24, 1978 he was united in marriage to Judy Swyers in Arnold. Terry worked as an Iron Worker for J.S....

Feb 22, 2014

Bobbie Halmich nee LaMew, 59 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Halmich, daughter of the late Roy LaMew and wife Dorothy nee Aubuchon was born October 14, 1954 in St. Louis. On April 25, 1984 she was united in marriage to Dennis Halmich in St. Clair. She worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator...

Feb 21, 2014

Ann Smith nee Leach, 68 of Washington passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 in Creve Coeur. Ms. Smith, daughter of the late Clarence Leach and wife Sarah nee Crafton was born April 25, 1945 in Van Buren, Missouri. Ann was of the Christian Faith and active member of First Baptist Church of Villa Ridge. Fear not; for I am with...

Feb 12, 2014

Betty Szwargulski nee Ryan, 59 of Villa Ridge passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Szwargulski, daughter of the late John Ryan and wife Myrtle nee Ruwe was born July 14, 1954 in St. Louis. On September 30, 1978 she was united in marriage to Bob Szwargulski in Ballwin. She was preceded in death by her parents....

Feb 6, 2014

Neva Nevoline Allen nee Brannum, 90, of Washington passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Washington. Mrs. Allen, daughter of the late Arthur Brannum and wife Ollie Marie nee Brown was born January 3, 1924 in Butler County, Missouri. Mrs. Allen was of the Christian Faith and member of The United Methodist Church, Washington. She enjoyed life to it's fullest...

Feb 1, 2014

Sandra Marie Yashuk, 60 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 in St. Clair. Ms. Yashuk, daughter of William Yashuk and wife Frances nee Fortune was born August 29, 1953 in St. Louis. She volunteered her time and promoted fundraising for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Ms. Yashuk generously donated her body to help the research in Multiple Sclerosis....

Jan 24, 2014

Barbara Ann Ellison nee Graham, 58 of St. Clair passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 in Washington. Mrs. Ellison, daughter of Edgbert R.B. Graham and wife Dorothy nee Wills was born December 7, 1955 in Kirkwood, Missouri. She received her education and graduated from Pacific High School and was employed at Schnuks Supermarket as a Meat Cutter. A special thanks...

Jan 16, 2014

Florence Vondracek nee Kamper, 77 of Union passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Washington. Mrs. Vondracek, daughter of the late Julius Kamper and wife Mary nee Downey was born August 9, 1936. On April 7, 1962 she was united in marriage to Donald Vondracek in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Vondracek was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and...

Jan 10, 2014

Brian Lee Wallis, 51 of Union formerly of St. Louis passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 in Union. Mr. Wallis, son of the late Chester Wallis and wife Joyce nee Nicklas was born April 7, 1962 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death his parents, Chester and Joyce Wallis and one brother, Chester Wallis, Jr. Mr. Wallis is survived...

Jan 7, 2014

Susan H. Brown nee Hill, 64 of Union passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 peacefully at home. Mrs. Brown, daughter of Starr Hill, Jr. and wife Dorothy nee Peralta was born January 28, 1949 in Reno, Nevada. On January 3, 1970 she was united in marriage to Steve Brown in Reno, Nevada. Before moving to Union, Sue was a long-time...

Dec 26, 2013

Alma Roseline Enloe nee Allen of St. Clair passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Enloe, daughter of Francis Ingram Allen and wife Dora nee Parks was born February 24, 1927 in St. Clair.

On March 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to Donald Enloe in St. Clair. Mrs. Enloe was of the...

Dec 25, 2013

Viola Rose Woods nee Henson, 73 of Lonedell passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Woods, daughter of Sam Henson and Viola Rose nee Phillips was born September 7, 1940 in St. Louis. On January 14, 1995 she was united in marriage to Mike Woods in Eureka.

Mrs. Woods was preceded in...

Dec 17, 2013

Ed Brockman, 71 of Sullivan passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Washington. Mr. Brockman, son of the late Henry Brockman and wife Ada nee Tourville was born June 29, 1942 in Newburg, Missouri.

On August 31, 1963 he was united in marriage to Jeri Lansing in St. Louis. For over 40 years Ed was a well...

Dec 8, 2013

James R. Riegel 73, of Washington passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Riegel, son of the late August Riegel and wife Margaret nee Meyer was born November 24, 1940 in Washington.

On September 30, 1967 he was united in marriage to Donna Bradshaw in Krakow.

Mr. Riegel served his...

Dec 7, 2013

Regina Kaye Briggs (Harrison) joined her sister Kimberly Dawn Kaelin with our Lord in Heaven on December 7, 2013.

Mrs. Briggs, daughter of Dan Harrison and wife Opal nee Mangan was born August 7, 1979 in Springfield, Missouri.

On November 25, 2000 she was united in marriage to Roy Dean Briggs in Catawissa. Together they...

Nov 28, 2013

Kelly Dean Gaither, 74 of Union passed away November 28, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Gaither, son of the late Alva Gaither and wife Lela nee Barks was born June 6, 1939 at Hartzell, Missouri.

On June 6, 1964 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Doeding in Bremen, Illinois. He was a faithful member...