obituaries

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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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...