obituaries

Jan 20, 2010

Robert Whitaker, 83 of Union passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Washington, Missouri.

Mr. Whitaker, son of the late John and Laura Whitaker was born July 13, 1926 in Dixon, Missouri.

On August 5, 1950 he was united in marriage to Mildred Doyle in Pulaski County, Missouri.

He worked at the Washington...

Jan 9, 2010

James "Jim" Coleman, 52 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at his home.

Mr. Coleman, son of the late Brooks Coleman and wife Marguerite nee Cromwell was born June 10, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan.

He was a member of Victory Church in St. Clair where he served as an Usher and played...

Jan 3, 2010

Gerald Rose, 74 of Union passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 in St. Louis.

Mr. Rose, son of the late Lloyd Rose and wife Nola nee Bunch was born December 10, 1935 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

He was married to Peggy nee Dilly for 54 years. Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 3, 2010

Denise Cottrell nee Cerella, 74 of Annandale, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 at her home.

Mrs. Cottrell, daughter of the late Louis Cerella and wife Emma nee Zieger was born October 3, 1935 in Pacific, Missouri.

On September 30, 1961 she was united in marriage to Jerry Cottrell in Pacific, Missouri.

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Jan 1, 2010

Myrtle Spencer nee Keller, 83 of Washington passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 in Washington.

Mrs. Spencer, daughter of the late Charles Keller and wife Cherry nee Schmuck was born November 21, 1926 in San Antonio, Texas.

On April 4, 1942 she was united in marriage to Johnnie Spencer in Seguin, Texas.

They...

Dec 24, 2009

Doris Jones nee Armistead, 87 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Jones, daughter of the late Wesley Armistead and wife Nannie nee Vaughn was born December 19, 1922 in St. Clair.

On April 19, 1941 she was united in marriage to Anthony Jones in St. Clair and five...

Dec 23, 2009

Anita Hoppe nee Lewey, 77 of Villa Ridge passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her home.

Mrs. Hoppe, daughter of the late Kenneth Lewey and wife Edith nee Tannehill was born January 27, 1932 in Hillsboro, Illinois.

On January 27, 1951 she was united in marriage to Melvin Hoppe in Gray Summit.

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Dec 22, 2009

Lillian Stewart, 81 of Union passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Stewart was born December 4, 1928 in Moselle, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, John Stewart Jr.

Mrs. Stewart is survived by one son, John Stewart Sr. and wife Nanzy of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; three...

Dec 21, 2009

Peggy Vondracek nee Stringer, 44 of St. Clair passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Vondracek, daughter of Jerry Stringer and wife Laverne nee Dixon was born February 22, 1965 in St. Charles, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her father Jerry Stringer.

Mrs. Vondracek is survived by two...

Dec 12, 2009

Tammy Kamper nee Terschluse, 49 of Union passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 in Union.

Mrs. Kamper daughter of Victor Terschluse and wife Norma nee Jett was born September 23, 1960 in Washington.

On November 11, 1985 she was united in marriage to Bob J. Kamper in Washington.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 12, 2009

Rosemary Berg-Smit nee Kley, 84 of Villa Ridge passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 in Washington.

Mrs. Berg-Smit, daughter of the late Sylvester Kley and wife Edna nee Fusch was born July 8, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri.

She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1943.

Mrs. Berg-Smit is survived by her daughter,...

Dec 7, 2009

Ruth Cottom nee Gregory, 83 of Villa Ridge passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 in Washington, Missouri.

Mrs. Cottom daughter of Edward and Daisy Gregory was born December 16, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Daisy Gregory; her first husband, Tony Sutis Sr.; her second husband,...

Dec 2, 2009

Helen Adams nee Britt 82 of Union passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at her home.

Mrs. Adams was born May 28, 1927 in St. Thomas, Missouri.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Union.

Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Gordon Dingledine; her...

Nov 25, 2009

Charles "Wesley" Lewis 20 of Washington passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in Pacific.

Wesley was born May 2, 1989 in Washington, Missouri.

He received his schooling at Washington High School. Wesley's friends and family loved him very much and they will miss him deeply.

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

Nov 23, 2009

Brenda Garcia nee Barrett, 61 of Villa Ridge went home to be with the Lord November 23, 2009.

Mrs. Garcia daughter of the late Butler Barrett and wife Maudie nee Welch was born May 4, 1948 in Portageville, Missouri.

On February 25, 1967 she was united in marriage to Theodore Garcia in East St. Louis,...

Nov 11, 2009

Kylee Jo Guittar, age 5 months of Union passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in Washington.

Kylee was born June 9, 2009 in Washington, Missouri daughter of Jacob and Jennifer Guittar.

Kylee is survived by her parents, Jacob and Jennifer Guittar of Union; two brothers, Tyler Aubuchon and Mario Wentz; two sisters, Samantha Aubuchon and...

Nov 4, 2009

Donna Riegel nee Bradshaw 61 of Washington passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Riegel daughter of the late Wilbur Bradshaw and wife Arlene nee Peters was born May 30, 1948 in Krakow.

On Sept 30, 1967 she was united in marriage to James Riegel in Krakow.

She was a...

Nov 4, 2009

Brenda Bucceri nee Ellison 59 of Sullivan passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at her home.

Mrs. Bucceri daughter of Walter Ellison and Myrna Mothershead was born July 6, 1950 in Washington, Missouri.

She worked very hard and excelled at all she did. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

She...

Nov 3, 2009

A. Emogene "Jean" Tucker, 81, died in comfort and peace at her home in Victorville, California with her children, grandchildren and friends at her side on November 3, 2009.

Mrs. Tucker was born in Maries County, Missouri on June 3, 1928, the daughter of Steve Q. Bade and his wife Ruth Irma Bade. Mrs. Tucker and her...

Nov 1, 2009

Bobby Hawkins 67 of Union passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Union, Missouri.

Mr. Hawkins son of the late Edna Hawkins was born January 19, 1942 in Alton, Missouri.

On September 2, 1961 he was united in marriage to Julia Ford in Alton, Missouri.

Mr. Hawkins was a member of the First...