obituaries

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...

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...