obituaries

Nov 24, 2013

Thomas Rice, Sr. 78 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 in St. Clair. Mr. Rice, son of the late Robert Rice and wife Ruth nee Fox was born August 29, 1935 in Sullivan.

After his retirement he kept busy for many years working from his home in St. Clair with small engine repair.

Nov 23, 2013

Charles Bartle, 64 of Bourbon passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Washington. Mr. Bartle, son of the late Paul Bartle and wife Mary nee Aborn was born February 22, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois. He is survived by two sons, Nathan Bartle and wife Susan of Alexander, Arkansas and Paul Bartle and wife Samantha of Little Rock, Arkansas; three...

Nov 22, 2013

Margie J. Roberts nee Joergensen, 75 of Wentzville formerly of St. Clair passed away November 22, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Roberts, daughter of the late Peter Henry Joergensen and wife Agnes Agatha nee Murphy was born August 6, 1938 in French Village, Missouri. On August 16, 1974 she was united in marriage to John "Jack" O....

Nov 17, 2013

Richard L. Henderson, 58 of Union passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Washington.

Mr. Henderson, son of the late Ben Henderson and wife Hazel nee Steers was born October 2, 1955 in Louisiana, Missouri.

Mr. Henderson served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of...

Nov 13, 2013

Infant Carson Matthew Everette Valley went to be with Lord November 13, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Chelsea Lynne Valley of St. Clair; grandparents, Joseph and Sherry Valley of St. Clair; great-grandparents, Eddie and Donna DeClue of St. Clair and Lacey and Joyce Phares of Cherryville, MO; uncles, Joseph Valley, Justin Valley and Brett Valley all of...

Nov 12, 2013

Noene Major Allen nee Ray, 80 of Union passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Union.

Mrs. Major Allen, daughter of the late Frank Ray and wife Hazel nee Fitzgerald was born May 17, 1933 in Salem.

She owned and operated Peoples Hotel in Washington with her husband Walter.

Mrs. Major Allen was...

Oct 28, 2013

Joyce A. Doney nee Dorion, 78 of Owensville passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Doney, daughter of the late Francis and Reva Pilliod was born March 16, 1935 in Elvins, Missouri.

On November 11, 1956 she was united in marriage to Robert Doney in St. Louis. She helped start the Fenton...

Oct 20, 2013

Dorothy Copeland Powers nee Harms, 77 of Union passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Powers, daughter of Charles Harms and wife Rose nee Eilers was born November 26, 1935 in Franklin County.

She received her schooling at Union High School and graduated Cosmetology College in St. Louis to start her career...

Oct 13, 2013

Sylvia Lucille Stalcup nee Bigley, 80 of Leasburg passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Stalcup, daughter of the late James Bigley and Orlette nee Vogler was born September 16, 1933 in Washington.

On July 20, 1979 she was united in marriage to Morris Kenneth Stalcup. Mrs. Stalcup was preceded in death...

Sep 26, 2013

Arnold F. Brown, 75 of Pacific passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Brown, son of the late Virgil F. Brown and wife Gladys nee Anderson was born May 14, 1938 in Stanton.

On June 24, 1959 he was united in marriage to Mary Sharon Faszold in Pacific.

From 1957...

Sep 16, 2013

Maveth W. Clower, was born in Roanoke,Virginia on June 24, 1921.

She was the daughter of Charles and Louella Webb, also of Roanoke. Two sisters, Eneth Perdue and Dorothy Layman.

On December 11, 1944 she was joined in marriage to Herschel (Barney) Clower.

Together they had two children; Linda Dianne and Gregory Wayne....

Sep 15, 2013

Harvey Dietrich, Sr., 83 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 in Creve Coeur. Mr. Dietrich, son of the late Armen Dietrich and wife Georgiana nee Petri was born February 19, 1930 in Freeburg, Illinois. He served in his country as a Sonar Operator in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge. On January 20, 1960...

Sep 14, 2013

Kimberly Michelle Koch, 36 of Leslie passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 at her home. Ms. Koch, daughter of Randy Koch and wife Juanita nee Loyd was born December 28, 1976 in Washington. She attended and graduated from Autumn Hill State School and was a member of the Baptist Temple.

She loved fishing, enjoying the scenery during...

Sep 11, 2013

Donald Lee Gumpenberger, 47 of Union passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in Washington.

Mr. Gumpenberger, son of Everett H. Gumpenberger and Rose Mary nee Finder was born June 25, 1966 in Washington.

Donald was born and raised in Washington, receiving his education at St. Francis Borgia and completing his senior year at Washington High...

Sep 7, 2013

Richard Leon Short, 78 of Ballwin passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Chesterfield after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Mr. Short, son of the late Lloyd Short and wife Letha nee McCubbin was born January 2, 1935 in Leann, Missouri.

He served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge....

Sep 7, 2013

Joy Curtis nee Parsons, 66 of Union passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Sullivan.

Mrs. Curtis, daughter of the late Albert Parsons and Lucille nee Roberts was born July 5, 1947 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

On June 29, 1996 she was united in marriage to Dale Curtis in Pacific. She was a member and active...

Aug 31, 2013

Tom Strayhorn 87, of Villa Ridge passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Strayhorn, son of the late Samuel Strayhorn and wife Lottie nee Green was born September 9, 1925 in Searcy, Arkansas.

On September 14, 1946 he was united in marriage to Arlene Risch in St. Louis.

Mr. Strayhorn...

Aug 19, 2013

Marilyn Joyce Thacker nee Wendt, 75 of Catawissa passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Thacker, daughter of the late Clifford Wendt and wife Eula nee Cox was born April 2, 1938. On August 4, 1956 she was united in marriage to Donald Thacker in St. Louis. Most days she could be found taking care of...

Aug 18, 2013

Virginia Mae Hunt nee Smith, 65 of Lonedell passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Lonedell.

Mrs. Hunt, daughter of Frank Smith and wife Ruth nee Palmer was born November 6, 1947 in St. Louis.

On July 10, 1999 she was united in marriage to Jerry Hunt in St. Clair.

Mrs. Hunt was...

Aug 18, 2013

Glennon Ray Frankenberg, 69 of Rosebud passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Washington.

Mr. Frankenberg, son of the late Aloysious Frankenberg and wife Anna nee Bolte was born January 27, 1944 in Washington.

On July 8, 1967 he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Schneider in Union.

Mr. Frankenberg worked for...