obituaries

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...

Feb 8, 2015

Johnnie Dean Bay, 80 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 in Washington. Mr. Bay, son of the late John Bay and wife Lucy nee Vest was born May 4, 1934 in St. Clair. On July 13, 1986 he was united in marriage to Brenda Ashworth in St. Clair. Mr. Bay proudly served his country in the United...

Jan 15, 2015

Freddy H. Nash, 74, of New Haven passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his home. Mr. Nash son, of the late Wilbur Lloyd Nash and wife Hattie Mae nee Watson was born October 27, 1940 in Turtle, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge after being stationed in Korea. He married...

Jan 7, 2015

Brian Eugene Eastman, 57 of Catawissa passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in St. Louis after complications from Non-Alcoholic Liver Failure. Brian, son of Gerald Eastman and wife Hazel nee Jacobsen was born September 17, 1957 in Clinton, IA. On July 18, 1980 he was united in marriage to Charlene Gonz in Clinton, IA. He was employed at Intelligrated in...

Jan 2, 2015

Ricky P. Schallenberg, 61 of Union passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at his home. Mr. Schallenberg, son of the Frederick Schallenberg and Doris nee Laumand was born May 20, 1953 in St. Louis. On April 29, 1972 he was united in marriage to Pamela Greathouse in Shrewsbury, Missouri. Mr. Schallenberg was of the Christian Faith and member of the...

Dec 31, 2014

N. Jean Cramer nee Lumos, 71 of Robertsville passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Washington. Mrs. Cramer, daughter of Marvin Lumos and wife Mayola nee Massie was born February 21, 1943 in St. Louis. In her spare time she loved playing Bingo and crocheting bed dolls. She enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and fishing. Mrs. Cramer was preceded in...

Dec 28, 2014

Jerry C. Fonner 73, of St. Clair passed away, Sunday, December 28, 2014 at his home. Mr. Fonner, son of the late Gerald Fonner and wife Marie nee Sewell was born April 15, 1941 in Lapeer, Michigan. On January 15, 1965 he was united in marriage to Ramona Dawn Garrett in Mattoon, Illinois. Mr. Fonner served his country in the...

Dec 23, 2014

Nancy Cook, 70, of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in St. Clair. Mrs. Cook was a homemaker. She was born August 10, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Carl and Rita O'Neil. Beginning at age 9 she became an accomplished vocalist, pianist, guitarist and violinist, from which she garnered many competition awards and performed professionally for...

Dec 22, 2014

Richard Voyles, 61 of Lonedell passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at his home. Mr. Voyles, son, of the late Douglas W. Voyles and wife Viola nee Koontz was born May 14, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. Richard worked as carpenter installing shelving, carpet and fixtures for many well-known retail stores. His skill as a carpenter was needed throughout many...