Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Phillip Arthur Wadlow
Sep 3, 2021
Phillip Arthur Wadlow of Ironton, Missouri passed away September 3, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital at the age of 65 years. He was born January 9, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Dorse Milford Wadlow and Barbara (Reed) Wadlow. On October 1, 2015, he was united in marriage to Adalee (Alexander) Parker who survives. Phil is also survived...
Herb Beck
Aug 31, 2021
Herbert William Beck of Farmington, passed away on August 31, 2021 at Parkland Hospital, Farmington, Missouri at the age of 80. He was born May 27, 1941 to late William Lee Beck and Ruth (Kellogg) Beck in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Grace Groh Bollman; foster parents, L....
Sonny Waller
Aug 30, 2021
Sonny Waller, 79, of Desloge, passed away August 30, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 10, 1942, in Piedmont, to the late Ernest and Elsie Virginia (Usery) Waller. Sonny graduated from Desloge High School Class of 1962 and later served his country in the United States Navy. He is a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge,...
Kyleen Kay Stotler
Aug 30, 2021
On Monday August 30, 2021 Kyleen Kay Stotler, loving daughter, sister and niece passed away at the age of 48. Ky was born on January 4, 1973 to Roger Stotler and Dorothy (Gillette) Stotler.
Ky loved being around children, she lived through them and had a giant contagious smile. Her favorite color was purple she loved flowers. One of her...
Jared Robert Pruitt
Aug 30, 2021
Jared Pruitt, 39, of Leadwood, passed away August 30, 2021. He was born August 30, 1982, in Farmington, to Loyd Robert Pruitt and Anna Louise (McMullan) Wilkinson. Jared was a member of the River Worship Centre, he loved to play guitar and was an avid reader. He loved spending time with his wife and daughters.
He was preceded in death...
Romona Joyce Kane
Aug 29, 2021
Romona Joyce “Mona” Kane, age 62, of Farmington, passed away, Sunday August 29, 2021, at Parkland South in Farmington Missouri. She was born on Friday, February 20, 1959, in Colorado Springs, CO.
Mona was a proud member of the Hope Baptist Church in Farmington, Missouri. She enjoyed making crafts in her spare time also loved spending time with her loving...
Carole Marie Douma
Aug 27, 2021
Carole Marie Evelyn (Piening) Douma, formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away August 27, 2021, in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 85 years. She was born July 31, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Russell William Frederick and Edna Rose (Schmalenberger) Piening. On June 21, 1958, Carole was united in marriage to Harry Douma who preceded...
Jason Ryan Graves
Aug 27, 2021
Jason Ryan Graves, 50, of Park Hills, passed away August 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 24, 1970 in Farmington to Dickie and Renee (Rasnic) Graves.
Jason was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Renee (Rasnic) Graves.
Jason was a 16 year employee with the Doe Run Company, currently working in Mine #29. He was an...
Fred Beck
Aug 27, 2021
Fredrick Leo Beck, 90, of Festus passed away August 27, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born July 19, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Leo Fredrick and Helena Marie (Eichburg) Beck. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...
Kaleb Scott Politte
Aug 27, 2021
Kaleb Scott Politte, age 38, of Farmington, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born on Friday, April 8, 1983, in Farmington to Dooley and Slick (Loughary) Politte.
Kaleb attended First Baptist Church of Desloge and was employed with the City of Bonne Terre as head waste water operations since 2018. ...
Nelda Pauline Huffstutler
Aug 25, 2021
Nelda Pauline Huffstutler of Middlebrook, Missouri passed away on August 25, 2021, at the age of 85 years. She was born in Goodland, Missouri on June 15, 1936, to the late Henry Dierich and Lucy Mae (Keith) Turner. On November 4, 1961, she was united in marriage to Leroy “Pete” Huffstutler who preceded her in death on February 13, 1989....
Cindy Benscoter
Aug 24, 2021
Clara L. “Cindy” Benscoter, 64, of Farmington passed away August 24, 2021 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born September 16, 1956 in St. Louis. Cindy enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, fishing and camping.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lawson; three brothers, Terry Lawson, Denny Littrell and Donny Littrell; two sisters, Trisha Guynes and Ada Hedrick.
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Clarice Wion
Aug 23, 2021
Clarice Edna Wion, 103, of Farmington, MO passed away August 23, 2021 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, MO. She was born October 17, 1917 in St. Louis, MO to the late Edward and Lulu Hoeffner. She was a member of the Farmington Presbyterian Church. Clarice was a wonderful homemaker. She loved going to church and also enjoyed sewing, leather tooling...
Patricia Ruth Anderson
Aug 23, 2021
Patricia Ruth Anderson known to most as “Patty” passed away on August 23, 2021, at her residence at the age of 70 years. She was born August 30, 1950, in Ironton, Missouri to the late Jesse Guy Blankenship and Frances Cordilia (Miller) Blankenship. Patty is survived by her two sons: Christopher Anderson of Farmington, Missouri, and Jeffrey Porter. She is...
Stacy Lynn Wheeler
Aug 23, 2021
Stacy Lynn (House) Wheeler, age 50, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away, Monday August 23, 2021, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis Missouri. She was born on March 3. 1971, in Farmington, Missouri to Willard and Eileen (Black) House.
Stacy loved helping others, she never met a stranger. Stacy enjoyed reading books.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mary Helen Wiltberger
Aug 22, 2021
Mary Helen Wiltberger of Black, Missouri passed away August 22, 2021, in the comfort of her home at the age of 62 years. Sustained by her strong faith in the Lord, after an intense battle with 2 aggressive cancers, she is now at rest in the arms of her Savior. She was born April 3, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois the...
Gary Gerstenschlager
Aug 22, 2021
Gary Gerstenschlager, 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 22, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born July 23, 1939, in Bonne Terre to the late Alvin Emmett and Reva Francis (Pipkin) Gerstenschlager. Gary was a member of the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Bonne Terre for over 40 years and often attended The Harvest Christian...
Shirley Shannon
Aug 21, 2021
Shirley Jean Shannon, 84, of Farmington passed away August 21, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. She was born September 19, 1936 in Farmington to the late Kash Herman Lunsford and Isabelle (Newberger) Lunsford. Shirley was the youngest of nine children, all of whom preceded her in death, five sisters, Margaret Welch, Nellie Roberts, Roberta Willhite, Irene Kennon,...
Allen Baranovic
Aug 20, 2021
Allen Gerald Baranovic, age, 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on Monday, April 24, 1961, in St. Louis to the late Allen L. and Beverly J. (Wilkson) Baranovic. Allen was the minister of Bonne Terre Church of Christ, where he served for 11 years and loved his church family. ...
Virgil Lynn Marshall
Aug 20, 2021
Virgil Lynn Marshall, age 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away at St. Joe Manor on August 20, 2021. Virgil was born October 11, 1943 in Knob Lick, Missouri to the late Everett and Lora (Moore) Marshall.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; John and Roy Marshall, and a sister Sadie Bible. He is survived by his...

