obituaries

Mar 26, 2013

Charla K. Dare nee Shipley, 56, of Washington passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Dare, daughter of Edward Shipley and wife Veronica nee Esslinger was born December 21, 1956 in Washington, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward "Buck" Shipley and her sister, Mary Lou Skirvin.

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Mar 23, 2013

Tony Tosiani, 64 of Sullivan formerly of Union passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Sullivan. Mr. Tosiani, son of Giovanni Tosiani and wife Rosalia nee Russi was born January 20, 1949 in San Paulo, Italy. As a skilled tradesman he owned and operated A.T.F. Home Remodeling.

Mr. Tosiani was preceded in death by his father, Giovanni...

Mar 20, 2013

Jesse Renshaw, 27 of Union passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Owensville.

He attended Union High School. His passion was for MMA Fighting. He trained and was based out of Jefferson City.

Jesse will be loved and missed by everyone that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his infant sister,...

Mar 18, 2013

Edna Susan Treece nee Burks, 58 of Union passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Treece, daughter of Jesse and Nellie Burks was born December 3, 1954 in St. Louis.

On April 18, 1992 she was united in marriage to Robin Treece in Salem.

She worked as a Certified Nurses...

Mar 15, 2013

Martha Pudiwitr, nee Fletcher, 83 of Monticello, Indiana formerly of Union passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 in Monticello.

Mrs. Pudiwitr, daughter of Roy Fletcher and wife Cora nee O'Dear was born May 12, 1929 in Logan, West Virginia.

On January 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to George Pudiwitr in St. Charles. She...

Mar 5, 2013

Ronald Dean Moffitt, 59, Washington passed away March 5, 2013.

He was born September 20, 1953 in Piggott, AR, the son of Henry Moffitt and wife Vera, nee Young.

Ron graduated from Poplar Bluff High School, Poplar Bluff MO.

On April 30, 1988 he was united in marriage to Johnna Mossoney and the...

Mar 3, 2013

Diane Lee McLaughlin nee Keeney, 55 of Sullivan passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 in St. Louis.

Mrs. McLaughlin, daughter of Eugene Keeney and wife Ermma nee Acree was born February 25, 1958 in St. Louis.

She was a faithful member of the Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan and devoted Christian.

She loved...

Feb 27, 2013

Wilfrid Meyer "Cotton", 81 of Hermann passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in New Haven.

Mr. Meyer, son of Henry and Teresa Meyer was born May 8, 1931 in Litchfield, IL.

On May 5, 1995 he was united in marriage to Bertha Dixon in New Haven.

He was a lifetime farmer in Berger...

Feb 25, 2013

Janet Rose nee Whitaker, 60 of St. Clair passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 in Washington.

Mrs. Rose, daughter of Robert Whitaker and wife Mildred nee Doyle was born September 22, 1952 in St. Louis.

She was a kind person whose door was always open for anyone needing a helping hand.

Mrs. Rose...

Feb 20, 2013

Michael Grus, 52 of Cuba passed away February 20, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Grus, son of Charles H. Grus and wife Charlene nee Pollman was born on December 30, 1960 in Cuba, Missouri.

He worked as a self employed heating and air conditioning technician for many years.

Mr. Grus was preceded in...

Feb 14, 2013

Mary Lou DeClue, nee Sohn, 72 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Washington.

Mrs. DeClue, daughter of Fred Sohn, Jr. and wife Nancy nee Smith was born April 28, 1940 in St. Clair.

On June 1, 1957 she was united in marriage to David "Buck" DeClue in St. Clair.

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Feb 5, 2013

Herbert C. Copling, 79, passed quietly in his sleep at home on Tuesday morning, February 5, 2013. Herb was born on May 21, 1933, the second youngest of eight children.

He joined the Marine Corps in January 1951 and fought in the Korean War, earning the Korean Service Medal, a Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, a...

Jan 26, 2013

Eunice Sparks. 92 of Eureka, MO formerly of Holliday passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Fenton, MO.

Miss Sparks, daughter of Thomas Sparks and wife Katie nee Henderson was born August 27, 1920 in Holliday.

She lived in Holliday most her life until relocating to Eureka, Missouri to spend time with her late brother...

Jan 17, 2013

Diana Sue Powell nee Jones, 64 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Powell, daughter of the late Anthony Jones and wife Doris nee Armistead was born November 20, 1948 in Washington.

On October 14, 1977 she was united in marriage to Jack Powell in Branson. She loved her...

Jan 6, 2013

Helen Hayes, 67 of Union passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at her home. Miss Hayes, daughter of Ralph Hayes and wife Helen nee Barnes was born November 4, 1945 in Mexico, Missouri.

She worked as a Medical Technologist at St. John's Mercy Hospital and later at Walmart.

Miss Hayes was preceded in death by...

Dec 30, 2012

Kenneth Voyles, 56 of Lonedell passed away Sunday December 30, 2012 at his home. Mr. Voyles, son of Douglas Voyles and wife Viola nee Koontz was born Jan 2, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mr. Voyles served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 24, 2012

Irene Perry nee Popp, 85 of Union passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 in St. Clair. Mrs. Perry, daughter of George Popp and wife Anna nee Maksin was born November 24, 1927 in Dowell, Illinois.

On December 29, 1945 she was united in marriage to Kermit Perry in St. Louis.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 16, 2012

Douglas Maki, 39 of Union passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Maki, son of Charles and Cynthia McGee was born March 30, 1973 in Provo, Utah. Mr. Maki proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and the Army Reserves to date. On February 20, 2005 he was united in marriage...

Dec 15, 2012

Elizabeth Anne Shaffer nee Willingham, 62 of Desoto formerly of St. Louis passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Shaffer, daughter of Charles Willingham and wife Agatha Minardi was born May 6, 1950 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Shaffer was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Agatha Willingham.

She...

Dec 14, 2012

Edna R. Beas nee Buenemann, 86 of Jefferson City formerly of Leslie passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 in Jefferson City. Mrs. Beas, daughter of Edward Buenemann and wife Dorothy nee Davis was born October 12, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri.

On June 8, 1945 she was united in marriage to Raymond Beas. They made their home...