obituaries

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...

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,...