obituaries

Jun 23, 2010

Thomas McKenzie, 68 of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in St. Louis.

Mr. McKenzie was born December 5, 1941.

He was preceded in death by his wife Claranell McKenzie; his parents, Clarence and Dixie McKenzie and one sister, Nancy Essen.

Mr. McKenzie is survived by one daughter, Janet Harris of...

May 23, 2010

Henry "Hank" Elliott, 84 of Union passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at his home.

Mr. Elliott, son of the late Jack Elliott and wife Ollie nee Young was born October 3, 1925 in Pontotoc, Mississippi.

On April 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Edna Jones in Paragold, Arkansas.

Mr. Elliott...

May 22, 2010

Jonathan Messex, 28, of Union, Passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 at his home.

Jonathan, son of Kenneth Messex and Taffy Messex nee Mesey was born February 18, 1982 in Denton, Texas.

Jonathan received his education at Union High School. He loved to hunt, fish, play golf and listen to music.

Most of...

May 22, 2010

Scott Franklin, 39 of Union passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Union.

He was born December 7, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Wangrow and step-father Harry Wangrow; one brother, Steve Franklin; grandparents, Louis and Mary Caputo and Marie Franklin.

Mr. Franklin is survived...

May 19, 2010

Betty Wolford nee Krauthaus, 62 of Union passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Union.

She will be loved and missed.

Mrs. Wolford daughter of the late Fredrick Krauthaus and wife Georgia nee Garrett was born June 28, 1947 in Noblesville, Indiana.

On July 21, 1987 she was united in marriage to Arlen...

May 19, 2010

James Hoff, 65 of Ballwin passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at his home.

Mr. Hoff son of the late William Hoff and wife Julia nee Mitchell was born July 27, 1944 in Des Lodge, Missouri.

On August 10, 1963 he was united in marriage to Karon nee German in St. Clair.

He...

May 14, 2010

Infant William Joseph Keoni Stockton passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 at St. John's Mercy in Washington.

William was born May 14, 2010 in Washington, son of William and Lucinda Stockton.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Wheeler. William is survived by his parents, William and Lucinda Stockton of Gerald; four sisters,...

May 11, 2010

Beverly Krattli nee Duffer, 57 of Villa Ridge passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in Washington.

Mrs. Krattli, daughter of Howard Duffer and wife Barbara Evelyn nee Lunsford was born January 8, 1953 in Fredericktown, Missouri.

On May 25, 1974 she was united in marriage to David Krattli in Steelville. Beverly was employed at the...

Apr 22, 2010

Heaven has welcomed a new resident. Tegwin, age 42, Union, MO passed away at home on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and has gone to be with our Lord.

One of her strongest attributes was her uncompromising faith in the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

She was a strong believer willing to share her faith...

Apr 22, 2010

Tony Williams, 92 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his home.

Mr. Williams, son of the late David Williams and wife Lillian nee Moore was born July 23, 1917 in Cross Timbers, Missouri.

Tony was the past President of the UAW Local 325 for Ford Motor Company in Hazelwood.

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Apr 3, 2010

Frank Maes, 59 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home.

Mr. Maes son of the late Aloysius Maes and wife Mary nee Coughlin was born May 26, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mr. Maes began his career as a Union Roofer and dedicated fifteen years of service.

He...

Mar 30, 2010

Greg Matchell, 46 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Washington, Missouri.

Mr. Matchell, son of the late Joseph Matchell and wife Delores nee Unverferth was born October 31, 1963 in Sullivan, Missouri.

He received his education at Steelville High School and the University of Missouri Rolla.

On June 9,...

Mar 2, 2010

Jessie Lea (Moore) Bush, 80, of St. Clair, MO passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 5:58 p.m. at St. Clair Nursing Center in St. Clair, MO.

Mrs. Bush, daughter of the late Hillen Moore and wife Mabel was born September 20, 1929 in Oscar, Kentucky.

On January 1, 1949 she was united in marriage...

Mar 2, 2010

Robert "Bud" Hawkins, 76 of Bourbon passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in St. Louis.

Mr. Hawkins, son of the late Harry Hawkins and wife Jenni nee Bishop was born May 29, 1933 in St. Clair.

He enjoyed reading and carpentry work as his pass time.

He is survived by one brother, Jesse...

Feb 15, 2010

Jewell Henkel nee Whitwell, 83 of St. Clair formerly of St. Louis passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at home.

Mrs. Henkel, daughter of the late Erwin Whitwell and wife Gladys nee McCauley was born September 16, 1926 in Doniphan, Missouri.

On October 6, 1951 she was united in marriage to Oliver Henkel in St....

Feb 7, 2010

Herschel Smith, 59 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at his home.

Mr. Smith, son of the late Franklin Smith and wife Ruth nee Palmer was born December 14, 1950 in Bridgeton, Missouri.

On July 3, 1999 he was united in marriage to Mary Smith in Union, Missouri.

He was...

Feb 6, 2010

Renee Mathena nee Romanoski, 35 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010 in Washington.

Renee was born October 24, 1974 in Rolla, Missouri. On July 28, 1995 she was united in marriage to Rick Mathena in Union.

Renee was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 4, 2010

"BETTY JOYCE RITCHEY nee Tate, of Bourbon, formerly of Cuba and St. Clair, passed away at her home (Granny's House) surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 2 days.

Betty was born on April 2, 1924 in Dallas, Wisconsin to Archie and Marvel (Gaylord) Tate....

Feb 1, 2010

Sheila Hoven nee Allen, 66 of Leslie passed away Monday, February, 1, 2010 in Washington.

Mrs. Hoven, daughter of the late Joseph Allen and wife Helen nee Marley was born August 22, 1943 in Caruthersville, Missouri.

On February 14, 1998 she was united in marriage to Fedore J. Hoven in Union.

Mrs. Hoven...

Jan 30, 2010

Florence Steen - Spindler nee White, 87 of Union passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Union.

Mrs. Spindler, daughter of the late William White and wife Lydia nee Ratliff was born October 21, 1922 in Bourbon, Missouri.

She was a member of the United Church of Christ of Union.

Mrs. Spindler was...