obituaries

Leon George Manescu Sr.

Leon George Manescu Sr.

Jun 3, 2014

Leon George Manescu, Senior, 86 of Union passed away from lung cancer early Tuesday morning, June 3, 2014 into the arms of his Savior at his home surrounded by family. The youngest of three children, Leon was born March 8, 1928 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, son of Sammil Manescu and Maria nee Heit. Leon was preceded in death by his...

Tina Louise Rigger

Tina Louise Rigger

May 28, 2014

Tina Louise Rigger nee Williams, 55 of Desoto passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in St. Louis. Ms. Rigger was born March 9, 1959 at Festus, daughter of Truman "Stanley" Williams and Hulda "Jackie" Harter. She graduated Herculaneum High School Class of 1977. Later she furthered her education at Maryville University receiving a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Business Administration...

Ralph Carder

Ralph Carder

May 26, 2014

Ralph Carder, 69 of Union passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 in Washington. Mr. Carder, son of the late George Guy Carder and wife Pearl Evelyn nee Forman was born April 26, 1945 at Liberty, Missouri. He worked at the Union Ambulance District as a Paramedic Administrator for many years. He was an Instructor and Mentor for EMT and Paramedic...

Lawrence Anthony Fowler Jr.

Lawrence Anthony Fowler Jr.

May 16, 2014

Lawrence "Larry" Fowler, Jr., 67 of Union passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 in Washington. Mr. Fowler, son of the late Lawrence Fowler, Sr. and wife Velma nee Stephens was born October 25, 1946 in Washington. Mr. Fowler served his country in the United States Navy, serving one tour of Vietnam and receiving an honorable discharge for his service. On...

Roland Eddie Ziegler

Roland Eddie Ziegler

May 15, 2014

Roland Ziegler, 78, of Union passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Washington. Mr. Ziegler, son of the late James Ziegler and wife Anna Bell nee Beaver was born September 23, 1935 in Fletcher, Missouri. On January 26, 1957 he was united in marriage to Grace Luckey in St. Clair. Mr. Ziegler served his country in the United States Air...

Kenton Warren Price

Kenton Warren Price

May 10, 2014

Kenton Warren Price, 78, died comfortably, quietly, peacefully, as he wished, in his Tanglewood Road home outside of Union, Missouri on May 10, 2014, from an undiagnosed illness. Mr. Price was born on October 4, 1935 at St. Louis to the late Cecil and Verna (Wilson) Price. He grew up in the North St. Louis city area and enlisted in...

Megan Anne Elizabeth Willoughby

Megan Anne Elizabeth Willoughby

May 4, 2014

Megan Anne Elizabeth Willoughby nee Piper, 33 of Salem passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Willoughby, daughter of Bill Sanson and wife Cheryl nee Piper was born July 28, 1980 in Ottumwa, Iowa. On November 24, 2009 she was united in marriage to Robert Willoughby in Union. She received her schooling at Pacific High School and...

Keith M. Owens

Keith M. Owens

Apr 20, 2014

Keith Owens, 52 of Union passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at his home. Mr. Owens, son of Chester Owens and wife Rose nee Klepper was born August 15, 1961 in Washington. On June 19, 2004 he was united in marriage to Colleen "Connie" nee Cook in Hollister, Missouri. Mr. Owens was preceded in death by his father, Chester Owens....

Lillian Judy Atherton

Lillian Judy Atherton

Apr 15, 2014

Lillian "Judy" Atherton nee Swyers, 67 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in St. Clair. Mrs. Atherton, daughter of the late Ernest Swyers and wife Ruby nee Wright was born May 8, 1946 in Steelville, Missouri. On June 24, 1978 she was united in marriage to Sherman "Terry" Atherton in Arnold. Judy worked as a Cook with...

Patricia Lynne Vanatta

Patricia Lynne Vanatta

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...

Linda Sue Finn

Linda Sue Finn

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...

Betty Jean Forsee

Betty Jean Forsee

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;...

Raymond S. Govro

Raymond S. Govro

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...

Sherman Terry Atherton

Sherman Terry Atherton

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....

Bobbie Halmich

Bobbie Halmich

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...

Ann Smith

Ann Smith

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...

Betty Jeanne Szwargulski

Betty Jeanne Szwargulski

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....

Neva Nevoline Brannum Allen

Neva Nevoline Brannum Allen

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...

Sandra Marie Yashuk

Sandra Marie Yashuk

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....

Barbara Ann Ellison

Barbara Ann Ellison

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...

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