Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Jewel "Bub" Childers
Jun 23, 2018
Jewel “Bub” Childers, 83 of Farmington, passed away June 23, 2018, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington surrounded by his family. He was born on August 11, 1934 in Lawrence County, Arkansas to the late Memera C. and Lula Mae (Brown) Childers. Bub was a member of the Esther United Methodist Church, St. Francois Masonic Lodge...
Richard Charles Porzeinski
Jun 23, 2018
Richard Charles Porzeinski Sr., 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 23, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born February 17, 1931 to the late John and Josephine (Rekosz) Porzeinski in St. Louis. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Arlene (Rose) Porzeinski and a son, Richard Charles Porzeinski Jr.
Richard was a retired sheet...
George Clinton Skaggs
Jun 22, 2018
George Clinton Skaggs, age 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He was born on August 31, 1924 to the late Doner Marshall and Nanny Katherine Marcella (Johnson) Skaggs. George was the oldest charter member of Valles Mines Worship Center. He was a part of the Teamsters local...
Sandra Kay Straughan
Jun 21, 2018
Sandy Straughan, 71 of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 18, 1946, in Bonne Terre, to the late James Grimes and Juanita May (Umfleet) Grimes Ransom. Sandy was a member of the First Church of God in Esther and before her battle with cancer, she...
Terry Lee Kane I
Jun 21, 2018
Terry Lee Kane I, age 55, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born April 16, 1963 to the late Franklin Delano and Florence Marie (Stricklin) Kane in St. Louis, Missouri. Terry was a hardworking man that loved to cut grass.
In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded...
Patricia Thomure
Jun 20, 2018
Pat Thomure, 92, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 20, 2018 at St. Joe Nursing Home in Bonne Terre. She was born August 12, 1925, in Flat River, to the late Robert Cecil and Iva (Haney) O’Brien. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman...
John Russell Martin
Jun 20, 2018
John “Russ” Martin, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 26, 1933 to the late Howard G. Martin and Gertrude P. (Perry) Pollard.
Russ proudly served our country in the United States Navy and was a Korean War Veteran. He was a...
William Leonard Koester, Sr.
Jun 19, 2018
William Koester, 86, of Bonne Terre passed away June 19, 2018 at NHC healthcare in Desloge. He was born March 5, 1932 in East Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Burl A. “Bat” and Jesse Viola (Morris) Koester.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Reva Fern (Henson) Koester; daughter, Kathy...
Donald Robert Olsen
Jun 18, 2018
Donald R. Olsen, 76, of Bismarck, MO passed away June 18, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. He was born July 16, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. A graveside service was held at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington, MO.
Mike Marshall
Jun 16, 2018
Michael Marshall, 52, of Desloge passed away June 16, 2018, at Lake Wappapello. He was born November 24, 1965 in Bonne Terre, to the late Finis and Faye (Rickman) Marshall.
Mike worked for the Missouri Dept. of Corrections for 31 years where he retired as the Maintenance Supervisor. He was currently employed with U.S. Tool. Mike loved to fish,...
Lee Anthony Kohler
Jun 13, 2018
Lee A. Kohler, 74, of Terre Du Lac passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at Parkland Health Center from complications due to pancreatitis. He was born on July 18, 1943 to the late Lee Anthony Kohler Sr. and Edna Courteway.
Lee loved his family, friends, and fishing. He loved people and in return they loved him. He was one...
Patricia Christine Richardson
Jun 9, 2018
Pat Richardson, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away June 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 12, 1934 in Cantwell, Missouri to the late Walter Edgar and Nellie Eunice (Weible) Mull. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and Bonne Terre Lions Club. She was also a Past Matron Mineral Chapter #260 Order...
Willard "Bill" Ray Mackley
Jun 9, 2018
Willard Ray “Bill” Mackley, 80, passed away June 9, 2018 at his family farm surrounded by his friends and family. Bill was born April 21, 1938 at Bonne Terre to the late Willard Andrew Mackley and Virgil Rose (Richardson) Mackley Hubbard. On June 7, 1958 he married Georgia Ann (Vallo) Mackley who preceded him in death July 7, 2015.
Bill...
Rickey Quevreaux
Jun 8, 2018
Rickey Quevreaux Sr., 62, of Bonne Terre Missouri passed away on Friday June 8, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1956 to the late Clarence Robert Quevreaux and Myrtle Kathryn Hartzell in Webster Groves. Rickey was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church and took pride in raising money for different causes he believed in....
Jacklyn Ronning
Jun 6, 2018
Jacklyn Ann Ronning, 86, of Farmington passed away June 6, 2018.
Per Jacklyn’s specific request a private graveside service will be held at a later date at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington. Arrangements are under the direction of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home – Taylor Chapel in Farmington. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com
Edwin Mount
Jun 6, 2018
Edwin Mount, 99, of Leadwood, passed away June 6, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born June 5, 1919, in Iron Mountain, to the late Marma James and Florence Charlet (Province) Mount. He was a member at Irondale Methodist Church, Farm Bureau Board member, Soil and Water Conservation, U.S.D.A, and County Extension Board.
He was preceded...
Barbara Douglas
Jun 6, 2018
Barbara Douglas, 83, of Festus, passed away June 6, 2018. She was born September 6, 1934 in Leadwood, to the late Orvil and Anna (Yancheck) Douglas. Barbara liked to do crossword puzzles and word finds.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Orville Douglas and survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from...
Paul Oder
Jun 6, 2018
Paul “Peck” Oder, 86, of Park Hills, passed away June 6, 2018 peacefully at his home. He was born August 11, 1931, in Flat River, to the late Landon and Mary Emma (Ervin) Oder. Paul served his country in the United Stated Army and Navy. He is a member of the Desloge Parkview Freewill Baptist Church and...
Tommy Baker
Jun 5, 2018
Thomas David Baker Tommy Baker, 52, of Desloge, passed away, June 5, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born January 30, 1966, in Bonne Terre, to David and Linda (Bates) Baker. Tommy was a devoted friend and relative. He was a sports fanatic who loved the Cardinals, playing his guitar, and visiting with family and friends. He attended...
Alice F. Gonz
Jun 3, 2018
Alice Faye Gonz, 80, of Farmington passed away June 3, 2018. She was born January 20, 1938 in Minnith, MO. Alice was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Deward “D.J.” and Ruby (Winebarger) Coffelt; sister, Norma L. Hamor.
Alice is survived by her husband, Walter A. Gonz; daughter,...
