Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Gerald Lee Bennett
May 19, 2021
Gerald Lee Bennett 'Jerry', age 85 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. He was born on April 3, 1936 in Fredericktown to Willard Lee and Reba Sara (Barber) Bennett. On January 18, 1958 in Tupelo, Mississippi he was united in marriage to Loa Kay Thomas, she preceded him...
Ardis Tingstrom
May 16, 2021
Ardis J. Tingstrom, 90, of Desloge, passed away May 16, 2021, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born January 12, 1931, in Bell, California, to the late Algot and Louise (Rettmann) Erickson. Ardis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills where she was part of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Ardis enjoyed delivering meals...
Richard Leon Vines
May 14, 2021
Richard Leon Vines, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Parkland Health Center. He was born November 2, 1957 in St. Louis to Lans L. and Peggy (Barrett) Vines. Richard was preceded in death by his Father Lans L. Vines Sr.; and brother, John T. Vines.
Richard was a line supervisor for EBCO Productions in St....
William Shawn Wampler
May 13, 2021
William (Shawn) Wampler, age 52 passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on September 18, 1968 in Fredericktown to William Fred and Doris Jean (Hall) Wampler. On May 10, 1986 in Farmington, Missouri he was united in marriage to Victoria Marie Kennon, she survives at the home. Other survivors include his...
Jack Leon Hoelzer
May 13, 2021
Jack Leon Hoelzer, 85, of Farmington passed away May 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1936 in St. Louis to the late John S. and Irene (Bleisch) Hoelzer. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was a successful entrepreneur and master craftsman. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of...
William Allen Wheat Sr
May 13, 2021
William Allen Wheat Sr. of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 13, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 78 years. He was born March 13, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Erman and Viola (Cobb) Wheat. On April 26, 1997 he was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Prather who survives. William is also...
David Bradley Inman
May 11, 2021
David Bradley Inman known to most as "Brad" passed away on May 11, 2021 at the age of 66 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17, 1954 in Ironton, Missouri to the late Woodrow and Myrtle (Mayberry) Inman. On August 29, 1999 he was united in marriage to Donna (Chappell) Inman who survives and resides in their...
Walter Marion Kress
May 11, 2021
Walter M. Kress, age 70 of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre Missouri. He was born on Saturday October 7, 1950 in York, Pennsylvania.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Smith Kress and Gladys Pauline Frank; Sister, Shelia Jones, Shirley Homeyer and husband Albert; Brother, David Kress.
He...
Joyce Lee Reed
May 11, 2021
Joyce Lee Reed of Belleview, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2021 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 76 years. She was born January 11, 1945 in Ester, Missouri to the late Harry E. Tessereau and Neva M. (Pipkin) Tessereau. On July 22, 2000 she was united in marriage to Gene F. Reed...
Robin Louise "Saam" Jackson
May 10, 2021
Robin “Saam” Jackson, age 64 of Farmington, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born on Thursday October 18, 1956.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Prater and Dorothy (Pullen) Tedder her daughter Traci Smith and brother Ricky.
She enjoyed spending time with her family she enjoyed making crafts and scrapbooking.
Robin is...
Daisy Corcoran
May 10, 2021
Daisy Luetta Blackwell Corcoran, 77, of Park Hills, departed this life on May 10, 2021, having reached the age of 77 years and 21 days. She was born April 19, 1944, in Bismarck to the late, Arthur Lloyd and Myrtle Grace (Crocker) Blackwell, who preceded her in death.
On October 7, 1961, Daisy was united in marriage to the late...
Norman James Myracle
May 7, 2021
Norman James Myracle of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away May 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 84 years old. Norman was born June 22, 1936 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late James Monroe and Mary Lurene (Gault) Myracle. On August 6, 1969 he was united in marriage to Harriann Wiseman who survives....
Calvin Monroe "Peach" Burch
May 7, 2021
Calvin Monroe “Peach” Burch, 85, of Farmington, passed away May 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 5, 1936, in French Village, to the late George Wesley and Hazel Ilean (Waters) Burch. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bob and Bill Burch; brother in-law, Eddie Terry.
Calvin is survived by his...
Pam Long
May 6, 2021
Pam Long, 65, of Desloge, passed away May 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to Ronald and Barbara (Braning) Marler. Pam enjoyed flowers, shopping, her fur babies and most of all, her grandchildren. She never missed any of her grandkids sporting events. Pam was the secretary at North County Middle School...
Mike "Bluegill" Smith
May 5, 2021
Mike “Bluegill” Smith, 70, of Park Hills, passed away May 5, 2021, surrounded by friends and family members. He was born October 20, 1950, in St. Louis, to the late William Forrest and Dorothy Fern (Tripp) Smith. Mike loved to hunt, fish, camp and work in the garden. He could fix just about anything.
He was preceded in death...
Bob Ellis
May 5, 2021
Bob Ellis, 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 5, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born June 27, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to Robert Ellis and Ruth Ann (Level) McCarthy. Bob enjoyed gambling, pool, football, as well as wrestling, and spending time with his granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Don Marler
May 4, 2021
Donald L. Marler, age 86, of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his residence. Don was born on Wednesday, November 21, 1934 in Desloge. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Festus and the local Boilermakers Union.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Austin and Pearl (LaChance) Marler.
Don was a loving husband...
Eleanor Pauline Trondle
May 3, 2021
Eleanor Pauline Trondle, age 96 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Stockhoff Memorial Care Center in Fredericktown. She was born on July 9, 1924 in Buckhorn, Missouri to Columbus and Minnie May (Combs) Darnell. On September 30, 1950 she was united in marriage to Martin Carl Trondle who precedes her in death. She is...
Carla Crocker
May 3, 2021
Carla Crocker, 42, of Park Hills, passed away May 3, 2021, at North Kansas City Medical Center in Kansas City Missouri. She was born September 11, 1978 in Farmington, to Mark Bailey and Mary Mason Bailey. Throughout her career, Carla served others with her generous heart. She was the past director for the SEMO Family Violence Council and Division of...
Hilda "Sharon" Anderson
May 1, 2021
Hilda Sharon Anderson of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away May 1, 2021 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital at the age of 77 years. She was born November 26, 1943 in Annapolis, Missouri the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Alcorn) Miller. On February 4, 1995 she was united in marriage to Rev. Alvin E. Anderson who preceded her in death...
