obituaries

May 2, 2009

Bonnie Ziegler-Carnelison, 48, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Sullivan.

Bonnie was born August 25, 1960, daughter of Donald Ziegler and wife Elizabeth nee Harris.

Bonnie recieved her schooling in Sullivan. Bonnie grew up in the St. Clair and Sullivan area.

For the past 25 years she resided in Branson,...

Apr 25, 2009

Brandon Barkey, 17 of Japan passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Japan.

Mr. Barkey, son of Michael and Sharon Barkey was born on November 6, 1991 in St. Louis.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Foth; infant brother, Brett Christopher Barkey; grandfather,...

Apr 22, 2009

George Russell, 64 of Union passed away Wednesday, April, 22, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Russell, son of James Russell and wife Mildred nee Mathis was born October 25, 1944 in St. Louis.

On April 10, 1965 he was united in marriage to Melba McFalls in Waterloo, Illinois.

Mr. Russell was a Certified...

Apr 21, 2009

Willa Dean Madden nee Hargrove, 69, of New Haven passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at her home.

Mrs. Madden, daughter of the late Harold Hargrove and wife Willie nee Wells was born April 29, 1939 in Qulin, Missouri.

On August 4, 1965 she was united in marriage to James Madden.

Mrs. Madden...

Apr 18, 2009

Harold Kopf, 75 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 in St. Clair.

Mr. Kopf son of the late Lawrence Kopf and wife Myrtle nee Stevens was born July 10, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Myrtle Kopf; his first wife, Betty Kopf; his...

Apr 15, 2009

Maxine Sneed nee Henslee of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in Washington.

Mrs. Sneed, daughter of the late George Henslee and wife Alice nee Payne was born February 12, 1920 in Viburnum, Missouri.

In 1942 she was united in marriage to her first husband Berger Medlock and in June of 1958 she...

Apr 4, 2009

Kathy LaRue nee Hunt, 49, of Catawissa passed away April 4, 2009 in Washington, Missouri.

Mrs. LaRue daughter of the late T. W. Hunt and wife Clara nee Cox was born January 29, 1960 in Kirkwood, Missouri.

On January 6, 1982 she was united in marriage to Michael LaRue in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

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Mar 23, 2009

Janet C. Murphy nee Holder, 65, of St. Clair passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Murphy daughter of the late Al Holder and wife Helen nee McSwain was born November 18, 1943 in Harding, Arkansas.

She was a member of the VFW Post and American Legion Post 347 both in St....

Mar 17, 2009

Robert Rice, 75, of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Rice, son of the late Robert Rice and wife Ruth Ann nee Fox was born July, 13, 1933 Sullivan, Missouri.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a decorated soldier and received an honorable...

Mar 14, 2009

Barbara Davis nee Suntag, 72 of St. Clair passed away, Saturday, March 14, 2009 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Davis was born April 2, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Stanley R. Davis for seven years.

"A VERY SPECIAL GRANDMOTHER" Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband Stanley R....

Mar 12, 2009

"INFANT" Rebecka Rose Talbert 10 days, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

She was born March 2, 2009 in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Rebecka is survived by her parents, Stephen Talbert and Heather Snyder of St. Clair; grandparents, Patricia Snyder of St. Clair, Mike Talbert of St. Clair and Ronda Talbert of...

Mar 9, 2009

James Wilmsmeyer, 62 of Union passed away Monday, March 09, 2009 in Washington, Missouri.

Mr. Wilmsmeyer son of the late Arthur Wilmsmeyer and wife May nee LaBoube was born September 14, 1946 in Union, Missouri.

Mr. Wilmsmeyer served his country in the United States Army Second Armor Division as a tank driver.

He...

Mar 6, 2009

Grover Pack, 70 of Gerald passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Mr. Pack, son of the late Samuel Allen Pack and wife Molly Jane nee Puff was born May 23, 1938 in Beckley, West Virginia.

He received is education at Mooseheart School in Batavia, Illinois and graduated in 1957.

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Mar 5, 2009

Forrest Swartz, 94 of Washington passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009 in Washington.

Mr. Swartz, son of the late Winiford Swartz and wife Loula Blanche nee Waters was born on April 17, 1914 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

He served his country during World War II in the Army Air Forces and received an honorable discharge....

Feb 22, 2009

David Richards, 57 of Gerald passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2009 in Gerald.

Mr. Richards son of the late Harry Richards and wife Cora nee Boyer was born August 18, 1951 in Potosi, Missouri.

On October 10, 1996 he was united in marriage to Patsy nee Showalter in Cuba, Missouri.

He was a...

Feb 21, 2009

Bill Lederle, Jr., 66 of Union passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 in Washington, Missouri.

Mr. Lederle, son of the late Paul Lederle and wife Bernice nee Decker was born November 15, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri.

On December 9, 1971 he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Wooley in Union.

He was...

Feb 20, 2009

Robert Kopf, Sr., 69 of St. Clair passed away Friday, February 20, 2009 in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Mr. Kopf, son of the late Lawrence Kopf and wife Myrtle nee Stevens was born August 4, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Betty Jane nee Kleweis.

Mr. Kopf was preceded...

Feb 7, 2009

Bobby Sitzes, 49, of Marthasville passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 at his home

. Mr. Sitzes son of the late Harvey Sitzes and wife Geraldine nee Beers was born August 6, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri.

On November 17, 2006 he was united in marriage to Sharon May in Hermann, Missouri.

Mr....

Dec 25, 2008

Ella Rose Gosen nee Moore, 70 of Sullivan passed away, Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Sullivan.

Mrs. Gosen, daughter of the late James Moore and wife Dorothy nee Williams was born February 11, 1938 at Centralia, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, David Garrard.

Mrs. Gosen is...

Dec 23, 2008

Elsie Kathern Reed nee Love, 84 of Augusta passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2008 at her home.

Mrs. Reed daughter of the late Elvet Love and wife Sarah nee Pierce was born April 25, 1924 in Sullivan, Missouri.

On January 16, 1943 she was united in marriage to Dennis Reed at St. Clair.

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