obituaries

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...

Jul 21, 2013

Raymond Grubb, 79 of Union passed away Sunday July 21, 2013 in Union.

Mr. Grubb, son of the late Norman Grubb and wife Gladys nee Buckland was born January 22, 1934 in West Virginia. He served his country in the United States Army, receiving a purple heart and honorable discharge.

Mr. Grubb was preceded in...

Jul 20, 2013

Betty Chambers Hervey nee Emberson, 58 of Union passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Union.

Mrs. Hervey, daughter of Melvin and Opal Emberson nee Green was born July 28, 1954 in Henryetta, OK.

She was employed by South Pointe Assisted Living in Washington.

Mrs. Hervey was preceded in death by her father,...

Jul 14, 2013

Ronald Potter, 62 of Union passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Washington.

Mr. Potter, son of the late Alton Potter and wife Emma nee Schutt was born February 2, 1951 in Hampton, Iowa.

He was employed at Crystal Extrusion Systems in Union.

Mr. Potter was preceded in death by his parents. He...

Jul 11, 2013

Harold Canaday, 85 of Union passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Washington.

Mr. Canaday, son of the late Miles Canaday and wife Mary nee Hall was born March 1, 1928 in Dana, Indiana.

On June 25, 1950 he was united in marriage to Loretta Hughes in Cayuga, Indiana.

Mr. Canaday served in...

Jul 11, 2013

Jewell Bacon nee Garland, 64 of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Bonne Terre.

Mrs. Bacon, daughter of the late Melvin Garland and wife Margaret nee Mulberry was born March 19, 1949 in Springfield, Missouri.

She was previosly employed at St. John's Mercy and Cedar Crest Nursing Home as a Certified Nurses...

Jul 1, 2013

Carol Wilmsmeyer nee Motter, 60 of Union passed away, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Washington. Mrs.

Wilmsmeyer, daughter of James Motter and wife Eileen nee Stanley was born January 28, 1953 in Findlay, Ohio.

On April 7, 1973 she was united in marriage to James Wilmsmeyer in Findlay, Ohio.

Mrs. Wilmsmeyer was a...

Jun 28, 2013

When presented with the task of writing something here about my father, I found myself at a loss for words. There's so much I could say. I could go the traditional route, give you dates and events and places, but there's very little traditional about any of Rich's girls. After hours of racking my brain, I decided to share...

Jun 20, 2013

Ruth Schmelz nee Williams, 87 of Union passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Washington. Mrs. Schmelz, daughter of the late Clyde Williams and wife Bessie nee Catron was born July 21, 1925 in Union.

She received her schooling at Union High School, graduated Class of 1943.

Mrs. Schmelz was a member of The First...

Jun 17, 2013

Tommy Hallam left this world on June 17, 2013. He was born, Tommy Ray Hallam in Doniphan, Missouri on November 28, 1938 and died June 17, 2013 in Brooksville, Florida. Tommy was 74 years old. He left behind two daughters, Michelle Leeper and husband, Paul, of Lecanto, Florida. Melissa Rozelle and husband, Cecil Dye, of Homosassa, Florida. Five grandchildren,...

Jun 12, 2013

Viola Mae Voyles nee Koontz, 86 of Lonedell passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Voyles, daughter of the late Fred Koontz and wife Bertha nee Overman was born July 3, 1926 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Voyles liked to spend time with her friends at the St. Clair Senior Center.

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Jun 11, 2013

Jarrell "Jerry" Lemons, 76 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in St. Clair. Mr. Lemons, son of the late Albert Lemons and wife Iretta Mae nee Samples was born June 2, 1937 in Sessor, Illinois.

On October 12, 1985 he was united in marriage to Sally nee Stone in Creve Ceour. He worked as...