obituaries

May 25, 2012

Verna Oberhaus nee Sassmann, 94 of Union passed away, Friday, May 25, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Oberhaus, daughter of John Sassmann and wife Adele nee Kruger was born January 28, 1918 in New Haven.

She was a faithful member of The Christian Science Church of Washington.

On April 14, 1944 she was...

May 13, 2012

Geraldine Major nee Conaway, 72 of Union passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Major, daughter of the late Hollie Conaway and wife Berniece nee Bell was born August 23, 1939 in Dent County, Missouri.

On April 12, 1958 she was united in marriage to Hal Major in Salem, Missouri.

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May 6, 2012

Richard J. Newell, 76 of Union passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Newell, son of the late Homer and Mary Newell was born July 25, 1935 in St. Louis.

Mr. Newell served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

During his early working career he...

May 1, 2012

April Hampton nee Stokes, 50 of St. Clair passed away May 1, 2012 at her home.

April was born July 12, 1961 in Washington, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Stephanie Stokes and granddaughter, Corina Wilken.

Mrs. Hampton is survived by her son, Cory Gumpenberger of St. Clair; her mother...

Apr 28, 2012

George Steinmetz passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Washington, with his wife Simone at his bedside.

He was born January 6, 1932 in St. Louis and was a resident of the area his entire life.

On January 19, 1952 he was united in Marriage to Simone Soucy in Shrewsbury, Missouri.

He was...

Apr 23, 2012

Michael Hawkins Sr., 64 of Leslie passed away, Monday, April 23, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Hawkins, son of the late Wilber Hawkins and wife Evelyn nee Swoboda was born January 12, 1948 in St. Clair.

On January 21, 1982 he was united in marriage to Mona Helms in St. Clair.

He was...

Apr 19, 2012

Carol Schwartze nee Edwards, 62, of Holts Summit, MO passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Jefferson City.

Mrs. Schwartze, daughter of the late Frank Edwards and wife Christine nee Gentry was born May 13, 1949 in Caruthersville, MO.

On September 25, 1999 she was united in marriage to John Schwartze in Jefferson City.

Apr 4, 2012

Leroy Eiskant Sr, 76 of Owensville passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Washington.

Mr. Eiskant, son of the late Walter and Beulah Eiskant was born July 23, 1935 in East St. Louis, Illinois.

He was a retired volunteer Fire Fighter at the Cahokia Fire department.

He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 3, 2012

Clayton Armistead, 59 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in St. Clair.

Mr. Armistead, son of Cecil and Irene Armistead was born January 13, 1953 in Washington, Missouri.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding and outdoor activities. Mr. Armistead was preceded in death by his father Cecil Armistead.

He is...

Mar 31, 2012

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Mar 24, 2012

Virginia Hinkle nee Randall, 83 of Marthasville passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Fenton.

Mrs. Hinkle daughter of William and Ella Randall was born March 25, 1928 in Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ella Randall, her first husband, John T. Edwards; her second husband, Donald L. Hinkle Sr.;...

Mar 21, 2012

Elisha Ann Funston, 16 of Leslie passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Sullivan.

Elisha, daughter of Sean and Cheryl (Aubuchon) Funston was born January 29, 1996 in Kirkwood.

Elisha was a Sophomore at Sullivan High School where she was an Honor Student, a member of the Science Club and teammate of the Volleyball team....

Mar 5, 2012

Juanita Bell Calvird nee Brawley, 77 of St. Louis passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Riverview Nursing Home in St. Louis from Alzheimer's disease.

Mrs. Calvird, daughter of the late Guy and Eula Brawley was born November 19, 1934 in Ellington, MO.

On February 9, 1952 she was united in marriage to Robert...

Mar 3, 2012

Sandy J. Reeves nee Graham, 73 of Union Passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Reeves, daughter of the late Mike Graham and wife Geneva nee Baker was born September 14, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

On August 9, 1958 she was united in marriage to Don Reeves...

Mar 3, 2012

Dana Kay Gola, 70 of Washington passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 at her home.

Ms. Gola daughter of Daniel Everett Gola and wife Mary Evelyn (Whisler) Gola was born July 3, 1941 in St. Louis.

She worked at St. John's Hospital as a Switchboard Operator and retired after 30 years.

She recently...

Feb 12, 2012

Everett Winters Jr. "Lee", 47 of Washington passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mr. Winters, son of Everett Winters, Sr. and wife Ruby nee Fleming was born June 25, 1964 in St. Louis.

On September 24, 1988 he was united in marriage to Tina Hawkins in Union.

He was preceded...

Feb 1, 2012

Donna Kay McCormack nee Carney, 52 of Union passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Mrs. McCormack was born February 21, 1959 in Whitesboro, Texas. She worked at Chrysler for 13 years until its closing.

She was loved and will be extremely missed by numerous friends and family....

Jan 18, 2012

Mary Leona Beasley nee Marks, 77 of Union passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Washington.

Mrs. Beasley, daughter of Edward Marks, Sr. and wife Rebecca nee Larrison was born October 21, 1934 in Robertsville.

On July 21, 1961 she was united in marriage to Clarence Beasley in Union.

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Jan 13, 2012

Myrna Kay Blue nee Adams, 74, of Robertsville, Missouri, formerly of New Baden, IL. passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 in Robertsville.

Mrs. Blue, daughter of John Adams and wife Katherine nee Lauer was born February 18, 1937 in Joliet, Illinois.

On August 12, 1961 she was united in marriage to Edward Blue in East...

Jan 9, 2012

Josephine "Jo" Mary Benfield nee Chandler, 87 of Union passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Benfield, daughter of Marvin Chandler and wife Bertha nee Stahlman was born September 8, 1924 in Miami, Oklahoma.

On November 8, 1945 she was united in marriage to John Benfield in Washington, MO. She was member...