Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Ann Kleinsorge

Ann Kleinsorge

Jul 27, 2021

Ann Kleinsorge of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away at her home on July 27, 2021, at the age of 87 years. She was born on May 23, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri a daughter of the late Walter and Esther (Schaffner) Cadenbach. On June 20, 1953, she was united in marriage to Ronald Dean Kleinsorge who preceded her in death in...

Richard "Rick" Thomas Taylor

Richard "Rick" Thomas Taylor

Jul 26, 2021

Richard “Rick” Thomas Taylor, 62, Bonne Terre, passed away July 26, 2021 at his residence surround by family. He was born April 11, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to Raymond “Ray” and Gwendolyn (Vines) Taylor.

Rick worked as an artificial turf installer.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving parents, two sons,...

Betty Horton

Betty Horton

Jul 26, 2021

          Betty Horton, 98, of Park Hills, passed away July 26, 2021, at Parkland South in Farmington.  She was born August 28, 1922, in Des Moine, IA, to the late Walter and Verna (Eslinger) Baker.  Betty was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Desloge, and Mineral Area Memorial Auxiliary #5741.  Her enjoyments were reading, sewing, and selling buddy...

Emma Marie Pyeatt

Emma Marie Pyeatt

Jul 25, 2021

Emma Marie Pyeatt, 59, of Bonne Terre, MO passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1961 in St. Louis, to the late Winfred and Dorothy (Gardner) Singleton.

Emma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandma. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing bingo, horseback riding, barrel racing, hunting, camping, and...

C. Gail Patterson

C. Gail Patterson

Jul 24, 2021

C. Gail Patterson, 60, of Farmington passed away at her residence July 24, 2021. She was born August 16, 1960 in Fort Hood, TX. Gail was an over the road truck driver for 21 years. She loved to play bingo, gamble, go out to eat with her family and in her spare time, she enjoyed reading. But, most of all...

Janet Faye Moore

Janet Faye Moore

Jul 23, 2021

Janet Faye Moore. Age 65 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Ozark /manor Care Center in Fredericktown. She was born on April 17, 1956 in Ironton, Missouri, a daughter of Orville Lloyd and Grace Ellen (Jones) Young. Those surviving include her four siblings – Gwen Allen and husband Rodney of Fredericktown, Cathy Williams of...

Charles "Charlie" Revaughn Wigger

Charles "Charlie" Revaughn Wigger

Jul 23, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Revaughn Wigger, Sr., 73, of Bonne Terre passed away July 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Revaughn Edward and Alberta Marie (Morris) Wigger. He was also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Wigger; granddaughter, Sara Gill; and brother, Keith Wigger. 

Charlie was a MO Dept....

Dennis Petty, Jr.

Dennis Petty, Jr.

Jul 23, 2021

Dennis Paul Petty Jr., age 73, of Greenfield passed away suddenly on Friday July 23rd. He was born on Saturday, March 13, 1948 in Lake Co. TN. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with over 35 years of dedicated service....

Donald Glenwood Pogue

Donald Glenwood Pogue

Jul 22, 2021

to view video click on Tribute Wall Donald Glenwood Pogue "Donnie" age 78 passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on December 4, 1942 in Fredericktown, a son of Bernard "Poon" and Wilma (Grey) Pogue. On April 19, 1963 he was united in marriage to Brenda Jane Cureton, she survives at...

Ola Douglas

Ola Douglas

Jul 22, 2021

          Ola Douglas, age 100, of Desloge, passed away July 22, 2021, at NHC Health Care in Desloge.  He was born June 13, 1921, in Bonne Terre, to the late Vetal and Delphia (Long) Douglas.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and the VFW Post 6883 in Bonne Terre.  Ola was a WWII U.S Navy...

Delores Mcwilliams

Delores Mcwilliams

Jul 22, 2021

          Delores McWilliams, 84, of Park Hills passed away July 22, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  She was born May 6, 1937, in Park Hills, to the late Jess and Mary Ann (Williams) Degonia.  Deloris was a member of the First Church of God in Desloge. 

          She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 53...

David Wayne Bockenkamp Ii

David Wayne Bockenkamp Ii

Jul 22, 2021

David Wayne Bockenkamp II, 39, of Park Hills passed away July 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1981 in Farmington. David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Lena Bockenkamp.

David is survived by his daughter, Brookelynn Bockenkamp; his father, David and his wife Sonya Bockenkamp; his mother, Nancy (Montgomery) Bockenkamp; brother, Joe Bockenkamp;...

Paula Tiefenauer

Paula Tiefenauer

Jul 21, 2021

Paula Tiefenauer, 69, of Marquand passed away July 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 21, 1952 in Bonne Terre to the late Paul and Frances (Payne) Oder. She enjoyed making floral arrangements and placing them on her family’s graves, camping, fishing, spending time with her family and her fur baby, Mica.

In addition to her parents, she...

Doris Milburn

Doris Milburn

Jul 20, 2021

Doris J. Milburn, 84, of Farmington passed away July 20, 2021 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born June 4, 1937 in Doe Run. Doris was a Receptionist and Switch Board Operator for Medical Arts Clinic.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Elaine (Watkins) Spradlin; husband, Marvin Russell Milburn; and sister, Louise Peterson.

Doris is survived by...

Ross Illsley, Jr.

Ross Illsley, Jr.

Jul 20, 2021

Ross L. Illsley, Jr., 64, of Farmington passed away July 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 10, 1956 in Boston, MA to the late Ross L. Illsley, Sr. and Evelyn (Lewis) Illsley. 

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington with Pastor Stephen Constien officiating....

Lena Bockenkamp

Lena Bockenkamp

Jul 19, 2021

          Lena Bockenkamp, 82, of Irondale, passed away July 19, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.  She was born October 1, 1938, in Irondale, to the late Chester Homer and Goldie Vernice (Hasty) Province.  Lena was of Methodist faith, she loved to quilt, embroidery and making fudge that everyone loved. She played Bingo, made crafts, watched birds and even...

Jessica Taylor Gibson

Jessica Taylor Gibson

Jul 17, 2021

Jessica Taylor Gibson, of Belleview, passed away unexpectedly, July 17, 2021 at the age of 28 years. She was born September 15, 1992 in Farmington. Jessica’s passion in life was her children, her fiancé John Draper and her family which she loved to pieces, along with her fur baby Max. She also enjoyed the creek, lake and taking road rides,...

Robert Lewis Yeager

Robert Lewis Yeager

Jul 16, 2021

 

Robert Lewis Yeager, 65, Bonne Terre, passed away Friday July 16, 2021 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born Wednesday September 7, 1955 in St. Louis, to the late Donald and Mildred (Lewis) Yeager. Robert was a 1st Mate on the river boat, where he retired after 24 years in the Barge Industry. He enjoyed fishing,...

Maggie Sorbello

Maggie Sorbello

Jul 16, 2021

          Magdeline “Maggie” Ann Sorbello, age 87, of Farmington, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Camelot Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born on Tuesday, January 30, 1934, in Portageville.      

          Maggie worked at the R. F. Spaghetti Factory as a machine operator. After leaving the factory, she volunteered at the Bonne Terre Head Start as a cook for 18...

Rose Moreland

Rose Moreland

Jul 16, 2021

          Rose Moreland, 72, of Desloge, passed away peacefully July 16, 2021, at home with her loved ones.  She was born August 29, 1948, in St. Louis, to the late Alois Otto and Threasa (Welte) Aumann.  Rose enjoyed fishing, crafts and gardening.   Her biggest joy of all, was watching her grandchildren play their sports.

          Rose was also preceded in death by...