obituaries

Nov 1, 2009

Ardis Nishimura nee Chinsky 85 of Imperial passed away November 1, 2009 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband Tomatsu Nishimura; one son, Ronald Thesfield; one sister, Nonie Roberts.

Mrs. Nishimura is survived by one son, William James Nishimura and wife Lola of St. Louis; one daughter, Cheryl (Nishimura) Bieser and...

Oct 7, 2009

Timothy Turner, 88 of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Turner son of the late Reverend Chester Turner and wife Mary nee Wideman was born December 16, 1920 in St. Clair, Missouri.

He served his country in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class during World War...

Oct 1, 2009

Derek Aulenbacher, 42 of Hazelwood passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Aulenbacher son of Dennis and Rebecca Aulenbacher was born December 5, 1966 in Lake Forest, Illinois.

He worked as a Machinist at John J. Steuby Company in St. Louis for 25 years.

During his career at John J....

Sep 10, 2009

Velma Brinker nee Luttrell, 87 of Washington passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 in Washington.

Mrs. Brinker daughter of the late William Luttrell and wife Ruth nee Seaman was born July 9, 1922 in St. Clair, Missouri.

On July 15, 1943 she was united in marriage to Bernard Ralph Brinker in Washington, Missouri.

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Aug 26, 2009

Juanita Burke nee Crossland, 85 of Jefferson City, formerly of Labadie passed away August 26, 2009 at Westphalia Retirement Center.

Mrs. Burke daughter of the late Thomas William Crossland and wife Della May nee Wright was born February 4, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri.

On February 16, 1941, she was united in marriage to William...

Aug 12, 2009

Barbara Hadley nee Camp, 62 of Union passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in Sullivan.

Mrs. Hadley daughter of Andy and Tina Camp was born July 17, 1947 in Jaywye, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Herring; father, Andy Camp; step-father, Lanny Zimmerman.

Mrs. Hadley is survived by her...

Aug 1, 2009

James Suerig, Sr. 72, of Union passed away August 1,2009 at his home.

Mr. Suerig, son of the late George Suerig and wife Virginia nee Noonan was born October 13, 1936 in St. Louis.

He worked at Chrysler as a Pipe Fitter and retired after 20 years of service.

He was a member...

Jul 25, 2009

Jesse McKay, 70 of Gerald passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009 at his home.

Mr. McKay, son of the late Floyd McKay and wife Beulah nee Payne was born December 23, 1938 in Viburnum, Missouri.

On October 23, 1975 he was united in marriage to Annie Sullivan in Clanton, Alabama.

He was preceded...

Jul 24, 2009

Ruth Ann Hawkins nee Padgett, 56 of St. Clair passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Mrs. Hawkins daughter of William Ray Padgett and Shirley Ann Padgett - Eckenfels nee Murray was born September 30, 1952 in Louisiana, Missouri.

Ruth was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister...

Jul 24, 2009

Charles Blocker, 78 of Washington passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Blocker served his country in the United States Army for 22 years and retired as a Master Sergeant.

His service included two honorable tours of duty in Vietnam.

Mr. Blocker son of Alvin Blocker & Eva nee Hunter...

Jun 23, 2009

Infant Jack Powell passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Jack was born June 23, 2009 in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

He is survived by his mother, Missy Powell of St. Clair; grandparents, Jack and Sue Powell of St. Clair; three uncles, Mark Powell and wife Sheila of St. Clair, Larry Powell and...

Jun 22, 2009

Michael Schoppenhorst, 45 of Robertsville passed away June 22, 2009 in Creve Coeur.

Mr. Schoppenhorst, son of Edward and Dianna nee Tyree was born April 11, 1964 in Washington, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his mother Dianna Schoppenhorst.

Mr. Schoppenhorst is survived by one daughter, Goldie Maria Schoppenhorst; his father, Edward...

Jun 10, 2009

Stanley Talarski, 68, of Union passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in Washington.

Mr. Talarski, son of the late Stanley Talarski and wife Leona nee Friday was born May 31, 1941.

He was united in marriage to Donna for 46 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Leona Talarski...

Jun 6, 2009

Flossie Threlkeld nee Blagg, 92 of Union formerly of Crocker passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Union.

Mrs. Threlkeld, daughter of the late James Blagg and wife Minnie nee Polk was born February 28, 1917 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Alvin Threlkeld.

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May 31, 2009

Robert Bower, 50 of Washington passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Bower, son of Jim and Janie Bower was born August 23, 1958 in Yuma, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Bower.

Mr. Bower is survived by his wife, Nancy Bower of Washington; one son,...

May 30, 2009

Dale Pate, 61 of Washington passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Pate, son of the late Walter Pate and wife Mary nee Haberberger was born March 9, 1948 in Washington, Missouri.

On October 4, 1975 he was united in marriage to Donna Grafrath in Washington, Missouri.

He was a...

May 14, 2009

Effie Benton nee Thompson of Belle passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2009 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Benton daughter of the late Vernie Thompson and wife Rose nee Shockley was born June 21, 1923 in Maries County, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie and Rose Thompson; her husband, Charles Benton; one son,...

May 12, 2009

Infant, Gage Bradford passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in Washington.

Gage was born Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in Washington.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Terry Hicks and Robert Birkmann; great-grandparents James and Violet Schneider; one uncle, James Whitehead; two aunts, Shirley Wood and Marry Ann Frankenberg: cousin Aleigh Wilson.

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May 10, 2009

Joyce Spence nee Immekus, 75 of Union passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 in Gerald.

Mrs. Spence daughter of the late Edgar Immekus and wife Pearl nee Politte was born June 16, 1933 in St. Clair, Missouri.

Joyce was baptized at the Methodist Church in St. Clair on April 17, 1938.

She received...

May 3, 2009

Lucille Washburn nee Head, 85 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Washington.

Mrs. Washburn, daughter of the late Thomas Head and wife Albirta nee Gray was born May 11, 1923 in Richwoods, Missouri.

On December 2, 1940 she was united in marriage to Paul Washburn in St. Clair, Missouri.

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