obituaries

Nov 25, 2012

Lillian Holland nee Schlesinger, 69 of Gerald passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Holland, daughter of the late Ralph Schlesinger and wife Bernadean nee Moore was born March 16, 1943 in Union, Missouri.

She attended Union's Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated from Union High School.

Mrs. Holland was...

Nov 22, 2012

Joanne Meiners nee Charron, 69 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Meiners, daughter of the late Camille Charron and wife Antonia nee DeMartino was born January 15, 1943 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

In July, 1960 she married to her first husband Ronald A. Cormier in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. On September...

Nov 15, 2012

Deborah Kay Briggs nee Compton, 52 of Sullivan passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Briggs was born February 3, 1960 in Joplin, Missouri. On September 17, 1977 she was united in marriage to Alex Briggs in Imperial, Missouri.

She enjoyed camping, hunting, traveling and especially loved her grandchildren.

Mrs....

Nov 8, 2012

Arnett Russell Hall, 78 of Union passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Hall, son of Arnett Hall and wife Mary nee Ham was born October 4, 1934 in Union.

He served his country in the United States Army National Guard for nine years.

On April 30, 2004 he was...

Nov 2, 2012

Donna "DJ" JO Cooley, 15 of St. Clair passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 in St. Clair.

DJ, daughter of Boyd Cooley and wife Peggy Sue nee Marrow was born April 5, 1997 in Bayminett, Alabama.

She was a sophomore at St. Clair High School.

DJ was preceded in death by her mother,...

Oct 31, 2012

Loretta Canaday nee Hughes, 80 of Union passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Washington.

Mrs. Canaday, daughter of George Hughes and wife Melissa nee Loving was born May 26, 1932 in Cayugo, Indiana.

On June 25, 1950 she was united in marriage to Harold Canaday in Cayuga, Indiana. She was a faithful member of...

Oct 31, 2012

Lorene Wymer nee Irwin, 88 of Union passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Des Peres.

Mrs. Wymer, daughter of Luther Irwin and wife Myrtle nee Shadwick was born March 14, 1924 in California, Missouri.

She volunteered her time at the Union Senior Center.

Mrs. Wymer was preceded in death by her parents;...

Oct 30, 2012

Evelyn Josephine Ennis-Bay, 66 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in St. Louis.

Evelyn was born July 26, 1946 in Kahl-Main, Germany.

On May 5, 1998 she was united in marriage to Raymond Bay in Union.

She was a faithful member and Director of the food bank at The First...

Oct 29, 2012

Mark Huff, 45 of Lonedell passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 in Union.

Mr. Huff, son of Francis Huff and wife Emma nee Mueller was born February 18, 1967 in Sullivan.

He worked as an over the road truck driver over 25 plus years and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Lonedell.

Oct 22, 2012

Roger Hopper, 61 of Lonedell passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mr. Hopper, son of Ernie and Leatrice Hopper was born January 16, 1951 in St. Louis.

On September 28, 1969 he was united in marriage to Brenda Lewis in Grover, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Oct 9, 2012

James Lee Thomas, 49 of Hillsboro passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mr. Thomas, son of James Hugh Thomas and Betty Lou nee Gibson was born June 17, 1963 in Kirkwood, Missouri.

He was a member of Local 527 Cement Mason's Union in St. Louis and had a deep passion for riding...

Oct 8, 2012

Donald R. Grob, 85 of Rolla, formerly of Union passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 in Rolla.

Mr. Grob, son of August C. Grob and wife Maude nee Nolting was born January 30, 1927 in Leslie, Missouri.

On January 30, 1948 he was united in marriage to Esther Limberg in Union.

He served...

Oct 5, 2012

Harrison "Gene" Pierson, 85 of Tye, Texas passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 in Abilene, Texas.

Mr. Pierson, son of the late James Pierson Sr. and wife Eileen nee Woodcock was born September 16, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until his retirement after 23...

Sep 27, 2012

Melvin Volle, 73 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Moberly, Missouri.

Mr. Volle, son of the late Marvin Volle and wife Cecilia nee Howard was born February 17, 1939 in Mena, Arkansas.

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

Mr. Volle was...

Sep 24, 2012

Jackie Giddens, 70 of St. Clair passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Giddens, daughter of Marion and Reba Reeves was born September 21, 1942 in Vienna, Missouri.

On December 30, 1962 she was united in marriage to Bob "Babe" Giddens in Vienna, Missouri.

She owned and operated her own...

Sep 8, 2012

Avery "Sonny" Edward Cahill, Jr., 82 of Union passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 in Washington.

Mr. Cahill, son of the late Avery Cahill, Sr. and wife Elsie nee Hohenstreet was born April 6, 1930 in Washington, Missouri.

On September 29, 1951 he was united in marriage to Ruby Small in Villa Ridge. He served...

Sep 4, 2012

Darryl Jowels, 61 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Jowels was born December 14, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois.

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

On March 9, 2010 he was united in marriage to...

Aug 28, 2012

Marla Green, nee Browning, 62 of Union passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Green, daughter of Enos Browning and wife Eileen nee Morningstar was born August 19, 1950 in Cairo, Illinois.

On November 9, 1968 she was united in marriage to Richard Green in St. Clair County, Illinois.

Marla...

Aug 24, 2012

Vernon Woodruff, 86 of St. Clair passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Woodruff, son of Claude Woodruff and wife Mary Ann nee Enloe was born June 24, 1926 in Bourbon, Missouri.

On June 17, 1950 he was united in marriage to Doris Allen in Union. He was a heavy equipment operator...

Aug 23, 2012

Mark was dearly loved and treasured by his entire family. He was a quiet and peaceful soul. He loved being outside on float trips and spending anytime with family. He will be dearly missed by each and everyone of us from the bottom of our hearts. He is finally at peace with life and will always be in our...