Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Helen Marie Mills-Griffon
Oct 29, 2020
Helen Marie Griffon, age 76 passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on December 13, 1943 in Marquand, Missouri, a daughter of Rev. James Hadley and Lula Irene (Shrum) Mills. On June 24, 1961 she was united in marriage to Russell Lee Griffon, he preceded her in death August 4, 2006....
Lori Bohnenkamp
Oct 29, 2020
Lori Bohnenkamp, 54, of Park Hills, earned her heavenly wings, Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born August 10, 1966 to parents Richard and Faye Doty. Preceaded in death by grandparents, Theodore and Anna Pearl and Earl and Norma Doty
Lori was always known for her wonderful cooking, her caring nature, and her willingness to take care of others. She...
Rosemary Schaefer
Oct 29, 2020
Rosemary Alice (LaRose) Schaefer, age 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. Rosemary was born October 28, 1939 to the late Raymond and Marinette LaRose.
In addition to her parents, Rosemary was preceded in death by her spouse, James Joseph Schaefer and daughter, Renee Griessel.
Rosemary is survived by her...
Jewel Clark
Oct 28, 2020
Betty Jewel Clark, age 90, of Valles Mines, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. Jewel was born November 15, 1929 to the late Lee and Mable (Duckworth) Roberts in Portageville, Missouri. Jewel was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Jewel was preceded in death by her husband of 60...
James Johnstone
Oct 28, 2020
Master Sergeant James K. Johnstone, USAF Retired, age 83, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020. He was born February 28, 1937, in Barstow, CA to the late Elmer and Leona (Anderson) Johnstone. Jim served his country in the United States Airforce until he retired, as Master Sergeant, after 23 years. He worked as an audio-visual technician...
William Robert Kennedy
Oct 28, 2020
William Robert Kennedy , known to most as Bill, of Ironton, Missouri, passed away October 28, 2020 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 75 years. He was born February 10, 1945 in Albion, Michigan, the son of the late John N. and Kathlyn (Hawkins) Kennedy. Bill is survived by a daughter, Deirdre McGlone Lanesskog of Claremont, California, two brothers...
Ruby Lee Tuschhoff
Oct 28, 2020
Ruby Lee Tuschhoff
Ruby Lee Tuschhoff, 93, of Farmington passed away October 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1927 in Bonne Terre, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine (Smith) Edgar; and husband, Archie.
Ruby is survived by one daughter Rita Woodfin, and husband Jim, Two Grandchildren, Scott Woodfin and Melissa Turley. Five...
Patrick Charles Lydy
Oct 27, 2020
Patrick Charles Lydy, age 79 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the ClaRue Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on February 28, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Charles and Doris (Chapman) Lydy. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 12:00 on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown....
Wanda Lee Autry
Oct 27, 2020
Wanda Lee (Watkins) Autry, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Wanda was born January 5, 1936 to the late Harvey and Emma (Reed) Watkins. She was a remarkably successful business owner of many trades. Wanda and her sister Lucy co-owned Envelope Express in Kansas City, MO, partnered with her...
Larry Turner
Oct 26, 2020
Larry Turner, 66, of Park Hills, passed away October 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to Lonnie and Edith (Hammers) Turner. Larry was preceded in death by his father and survived by his mother.
Larry is also survived by his beloved companion, Mary Moore; children, Krista Crocker of Valles Mines, Kiley Belleville...
Delbert "Del" Eugene Brinkley
Oct 25, 2020
Delbert "Del" Eugene Brinkley, age 75 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on December 8, 1944 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a son of James Wilbert and Mary Louise (Gowen) Brinkley. On September 15, 1962 in Piedmont, Missouri he was united in marriage to Janet...
Gary Wayne Copeland
Oct 25, 2020
Gary Wayne Copeland
Gary Wayne Copeland, 55, of Farmington departed this Earth on October 25, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1965 to the late Paul W. and Doris M. (Strickland) Copeland. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother Michael Eugene Copeland Sr, sister Pamela Jean Copeland, grandparents William and Mildred Copeland and Sylvester and Georgia...
David Lloyd Kennon
Oct 24, 2020
David Lloyd Kennon, age 74 passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on April 21, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of James Dewey and Mattie Alice Kennon. His parents, two brothers - James and Paul Kennon and two sisters - Mary Berry and Alice Kennon precede him in death....
June Tiefenauer
Oct 24, 2020
June Tiefenauer, age 84, of Desloge went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2020. She was born on December 5, 1934, to the late Robert “Roe” and Minnie (Sago) Christopher. June was a member of Cantwell Baptist Church and was a former member of First Baptist Church of Desloge where she worked in the nursery for over 30...
Mary Isa Lott
Oct 23, 2020
Mary Isa (Green) Lott of Bonne Terre passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Meadowbrook Residential Care in Pilot Knob. She was 91.
Mary was born on May 9, 1929 in Stroner, WY, a daughter of William Wells Green and Lucy (Blankenship) Green.
She is survived by a son, Keith (and Juanita) Lott of Bonne Terre; a daughter, Susan...
Larry Eden
Oct 23, 2020
Larry Eden, age 85, of Terre Du Lac, passed away October 23, 2020, at his residence. He was born on October 14, 1935, in Flat River to the late James and Josephine (Labrot) Eden. Larry served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He was a member of the MAC Elks Lodge #2583...
Lizzie Schrum
Oct 23, 2020
Lizzie Schrum, age, 95, of Desloge, passed away October 23, 2020, at St. Joe Manor. She was born on September 24, 1925, in Desloge to the late William Howard and Barbara Jewel (Haney) Blunt. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Leadington.
In addition to her parents, she...
Fran Mendoza-Willett
Oct 23, 2020
Fran Mendoza, 77, of Desloge, passed away, October 23, 2020, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born November 27, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late John and Mary (Bobal) Lorinc. Fran was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. Her greatest joy, was spending time with her family, grandchildren and talking on...
Bill Ingley
Oct 21, 2020
Bill Ingley, age 93, passed away on October 21, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on July 17, 1927 in Kaufman, Texas to Archie and Ethel Ingley.
Bill was raised in Terrell, Texas where he had many interesting childhood jobs and was quarterback of his highschool football team.
Bill was very proud to be an Aggie. He graduated from...
Sheila Helen Pacinda
Oct 20, 2020
Sheila Pacinda, age 91 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on August 17, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of Harry and Faye (Snapper) Grunor. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. She is survived by her children: four sons...
