Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Karen Kastel
Jan 29, 2020
Karen Kastel, 72, of Park Hills, formerly St. Louis, passed away peacefully at her home January 29, 2020. She was born in Galesburg, IL, March 1, 1947 to the late Gerald Samuel and Helen (Werner) Boughan. Karen was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and K of C Ladies Auxiliary of Council #11139 at Ascension in Chesterfield.
She is...
David Bruce Rawson
Jan 28, 2020
David Bruce Rawson, 64, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020.
David was the strongest, smartest and most reliable man anyone knew. His dedication to his family and career were unparalleled. He loved to fish, work on cars, take trips to Talladega and spend time with his grandkids. He often reminisced of his younger days with his...
Robert Linn Huitt
Jan 27, 2020
Bob Huitt, 93, of Park Hills, passed away January 27, 2020, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born June 19, 1926, in Caledonia, to the late William Gladstone and Bertie Mae (Moyer) Huitt and served his country in the United States Army. Bob drove a fuel truck for Campbell 66 for 33 years and was an avid bowler receiving...
Jeff "Yape" Williams
Jan 26, 2020
Jeff “Yape” Williams, 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away at his residence, January 26, 2020. He was born October 23, 1954 in Bonne Terre, to the late William “Bill” and Georgia (Currington) Williams. Jeff was a graduate of North County High School, class of 1973 and served his country in the United States Navy 1974-1978.
He is survived by his...
William "Bill" Garth Mills
Jan 25, 2020
William "Bill" Garth Mills, age 88 of Marquand, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on April 7, 1931 in Marquand, a son of James Langley and Hilda Ellen (Harmon) Mills. On December 24, 1954 in Marble Hill, Missouri he was united in marriage to Shirley...
Karion Sue Sutton
Jan 25, 2020
Karion Sue Sutton of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away January 25, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1949 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Dallas and Nellie (Jones) Hamilton. On January 6, 1968 she was united in marriage to Charles Rolan "Doodle" Sutton who survives. To this union five children...
Lorilee (Ragsdale) Butcher
Jan 25, 2020
Lorilee Butcher, 71, of Park Hills, passed away, January 25, 2020. She was born November 17, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Leeman “Mutt” and Lorene (Koen) Ragsdale. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Rita Branch.
Lorilee is survived by her children Brad (Jenna) Butcher, and Staci (Scott) Murphy: grandchildren, Jacy, Cole, Carson, Brynn,...
Shirley Maxine Hibbits
Jan 24, 2020
Shirley Maxine Hibbits, 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away, January 24, 2020. She was born August 21, 1936, in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Pearl (Martin) Perret. Maxine’s greatest love was spending time with, and taking care of her family and friends. She was affectionately known as Grandma or Cookie Grandma. She was surrounded by her children and...
Joseph Sidney Barnes
Jan 22, 2020
Joseph Sidney Barnes, age 64, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1955 to the late Joseph and Pearl (Kane) Barnes. Joseph had a love for fixing cars, cooking, and guitars. He enjoyed life, spending time with loved ones, making others laugh, and especially being a grandpa. He was...
John Ketchum
Jan 21, 2020
John Ketchum, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Thurman and Florence (Mecey) Ketchum. John loved to fish and hang out with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Ketchum.
John is survived by his wife...
Carla Rose Snodgrass
Jan 20, 2020
Carla (Ratty) Snodgrass, age 59, of Berger, Missouri passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1960 to Vernon Jasper and Roseann (Blunt) Ratty.
Carla was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Ratty and nephew, Kristopher Vanmeter.
Carla is survived by her mother, Roseann Ratty; children, Dennis James Snodgrass and Veronica Ann...
Mary Catherine Golaszewski
Jan 17, 2020
Mary Golaszewski, age 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL to Jack Steppig and Patricia (Mason) Loida.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Jack Steppig; husband, Robert R. Golaszewski; and sister, Deborah Simmons.
Mary is survived by her...
William Mitchell Raby
Jan 16, 2020
William Mitchell Raby passed away January 16, 2020 at the age of 89. He was born December 9, 1930 to Noah Milton Raby and Lillian Dorothy (Hulsey) Raby. He graduated High School in 1948 from Farmington Lutheran School. He joined the Air Force in 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Returning home, he went to work at...
Dale Malia
Jan 15, 2020
Dale Malia, 77, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully at home, January 15, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1942, in Mississippi, to the late John and Louise (Griffin) Malia. He served his country in the United States Army. Dale was a member of Esther United Methodist Church, Lick Creek Masonic Lodge # 302 AF & AM, Shriners and...
Julia (Wiseman) Chapman
Jan 15, 2020
Julia Wiseman Keenan Chapman of Festus, Missouri passed away January 15, 2020 in Festus, Missouri at the age of 79 years. She was born January 4, 1941 in York, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William and Ruth Piffier Wiseman. In 1991 she was united in marriage to Charles Chapman of Festus, Missouri. Four children survive; Debra Chapman Roets of...
Melba "Renee" Woods
Jan 13, 2020
Melba Renee Woods, known as "Renee" passed away January 13, 2020 in Desloge, Missouri at the age of 63 years. She was born March 3, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late James William and Osie Iola (Fry) Brooks. On August 18, 1982 she was united in marriage to Gary Franklin Woods who proceeded her in death...
Robert A Stottlemyre
Jan 12, 2020
Robert Stottlemyre, age 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Georgian Gardens Center in Potosi. He was born February 15, 1964 in French Camp, California. Robert was a member of Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church. He liked fishing, boating, and watching all sports.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lawrence Stottlemyre.
He...
James Joe Snyder
Jan 11, 2020
James Joe Snyder, age 74 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri. He was born on April 21, 1945 in St. Louis a son Frank and Anna Snyder. On June 12, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Mary Darlene Noll, she preceded him in...
Lena Ann Lute
Jan 11, 2020
Lena Ann (Capps) Lute, age 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 21, 1933 in Steel, MO to the late Johnnie and Dorothy (Siegler) Capps. Lena was also proceeded in death by a brother, Charles Capps and her sister, Mary Mills.
Lena is survived by her children, Bob Wengler (Diane),...
Gerald Sutton Thomas
Jan 10, 2020
Gerald Sutton Thomas of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away January 10, 2020 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 83 years. He was born August 11, 1936 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late William Edward and Hester (Sutton) Thomas. On September 14, 1957 he was united in marriage to Sharon Patricia Graham who proceeded him in death on...
