Obituaries

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

Carolyn Hall

Carolyn Hall

Jul 19, 2020

            Carolyn Hall, 79, of Leadwood, passed away July 19, 2020, at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born May 14, 1941, in Bonne Terre, to the late Howard “Zip” William and Geraldine “June” Pearl (Morris) Boyer. Carolyn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leadwood.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Barbara Gregoroski and James...

Venieta Barnes

Venieta Barnes

Jul 19, 2020

Venieta F. Barnes, 77, of Farmington passed away July 19, 2020. She was born January 12, 1943 in Fredericktown. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Fredericktown. Venieta was a very talented artist, especially with her painting on ceramics.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Pauline (Sellards) Hale; son, Kevin Lee Barnes;...

Virgie Katherine Cox

Virgie Katherine Cox

Jul 16, 2020

Virgie Katherine Cox, age 103 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on December 15, 1916 in Saco, Missouri, a daughter of John Henry and Kate Lizza Casandra (White) Berry. On October 5, 1933 in Saco, she was united in marriage to Delmar Allen Cox, he...

Kimi Bohnenkamp

Kimi Bohnenkamp

Jul 16, 2020

           Master Chief Kimi Bohnenkamp USCG Ret, age 57 of Desloge, Missouri. passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis, Missouri. She was born January 20, 1963 in Redmond, Oregon.

           She is survived by her husband, John Bohnenkamp; parents, Daniel and Susie Helms; children, Danielle Bushnell, Rhen Bushnell, Morgan Raby, Austin Raby and Sarah Berry (Jon);...

James Robert Burns

James Robert Burns

Jul 15, 2020

James Robert Burns, age 73 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. He was born on September 13, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Robert and Lavern (McGee) Burns. On December 21, 1966 in St. Louis he was united in marriage to Delie Diane Tripp, she preceded...

Martin Francis Boyer

Martin Francis Boyer

Jul 15, 2020

Martin Francis Boyer of Arcadia, Missouri passed away July 15, 2020 at his residence at the age of 83 years. He was born May 28, 1937 at Pond Creek, Missouri the son of the late Clarence Thomas Boyer and Ethel Ester (Nash) Boyer. On November 12, 1960 he was united in marriage to Gloria “Joanne” Boyer who preceded him in...

Heather Martin

Heather Martin

Jul 15, 2020

Heather Renee Martin, age 36, of Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 26, 1984 to Gary Lloyd and Karen Ann (Salsman) Martin in San Diego, California. Heather enjoyed the outdoors, riding her bicycle, and was an avid animal lover especially fond of her goose named Miracle. Heather had a way of connecting...

Loretta Brundege

Loretta Brundege

Jul 13, 2020

Loretta Marie Brundege, 92, of Farmington passed away July 13, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born April 27, 1928 in Washington, MO. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. Loretta was a self-taught artist. She was an avid hunter and loved fishing with her three sisters. She also enjoyed playing...

Lisa Kalawaia

Lisa Kalawaia

Jul 12, 2020

            Lisa Kalawaia, 59, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 12, 2020, at Mercy St. Louis South. She was born June 10, 1961, in Desloge, to the late William and Thelma (Hulsey) Basler. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills and proudly served her country in the United States Army.

            She was preceded in death...

Helen Jennings-Cash

Helen Jennings-Cash

Jul 11, 2020

            Helen Cash, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 11, 2020, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. She was born December 31, 1932, in Flat River, to the late Joseph L. and Dolores G. (Greer) Windle. Helen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Park Hills, where she was treasurer for many years and a member of T.O.P.S. She...

Frances Elizabeth Lincoln

Frances Elizabeth Lincoln

Jul 10, 2020

Frances Elizabeth Lincoln of Belleview, Missouri passed away on July 10, 2020 at her home at the age of 78 years. She was born June 10, 1942 in Goodland, Missouri, the daughter of the late Tony Otto and Ethel Ann (Rencehausen) Goggin. On October 29, 1960, she was united in marriage to Dewey J. Lincoln who preceded her in death...

Betty "Lu" Godin

Betty "Lu" Godin

Jul 9, 2020

            Betty Godin, 88, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Edwardsville, IL passed away July 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1931, in Irondale, to the late Louis Webster and Minnie Belle (Berry) Lashley. Betty attended Bonne Terre Church of God and worked for Mallinkrodt and retired after 40 years. She enjoyed fishing, singing, playing cards, cooking, animals,...

Vance Holland, Sr.

Vance Holland, Sr.

Jul 9, 2020

Vance Delbert Holland, Sr., 90 of Farmington passed away July 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1929 in Strawberry, Arkansas to the late Varner and Darzie (Watson) Holland. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Paula J. Gray; siblings, Don Holland, Doris Montgomery, Virginia Lindsey, Verlean Spiers, Vonda Algier.

Vance is survived by his...

Melba Jean Bertelsmeyer

Melba Jean Bertelsmeyer

Jul 9, 2020

Melba Jean “Jean” (McClain) Bertelsmeyer, age 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence. Jean was born August 21, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William Dewey and Mae (Clark) McClain. Jean attended Church of God in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, and going out to eat. Jean loved her grandchildren dearly.

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Kenneth Klemp

Kenneth Klemp

Jul 8, 2020

Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Klemp, 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 8, 2020. He was born May 30, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to the late Wallace and Myrtle (Hubbard) Klemp. Also preceding him in death was his son, Gary Klemp; granddaughter, Rose Klemp; sister, Joan Rhoads; two brothers, Loren Klemp and Randall Klemp.

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Betty Jean  Huff

Betty Jean Huff

Jul 7, 2020

Betty Jean Huff, age 74 passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on December 30, 1945 in Fairfield, Illinois, a daughter of Oscar and Elsie Porter. . In 1977 in Illinois she was united in marriage to Laurence Nicohlas Huff, he survives at the home. Other survivors include her children: Bob...

Don Nowak

Don Nowak

Jul 7, 2020

Donald “Don” William Nowak, age 85, of Terre Du Lac, passed away July 7, 2020, at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Don was born December 5, 1934, to the late George and Dorothy (Pelzl) Nowak in East St. Louis, Illinois. Don was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a fourth degree Knights of Columbus member out of...

Shirley Jean Jennings

Shirley Jean Jennings

Jul 7, 2020

            Jean Jennings, 72, of Park Hills, passed away July 7, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born December 11, 1947, in Farmington, to the late Charles and Josephine (Emily) Franklin. Jean was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ira “Joe” Jennings in...

James "Moe" Franklin

James "Moe" Franklin

Jul 5, 2020

            James Franklin, 58, of Park Hills, passed away July 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born January 9, 1962, in Festus to James and Eilleen (Robertson) Franklin. James was a member of the Bismarck Assembly of God.

            He was preceded in death by his mother, Eilleen Franklin; siblings, Sharon Marie Franklin and Calvin Province.

            James is survived by his...

David Carl Ketcherside

David Carl Ketcherside

Jul 4, 2020

            David Ketcherside, age 68, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his residence. David was born on Thursday, May 22, 1952, in Sabula to the late Glen “Mutt” Ketcherside and Bernice Iva (Hughes) Drennon.   David served his country in the United States Army and later became a carpenter.

             In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...