Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Stephen B. Kohut
Feb 13, 2017
Stephen B. Kohut, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away February 13, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born September 21, 1940 in Bonne Terre. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Eva (Moser) Kohut and sister, Nancy Kohut.
Stephen is survived...
Debra Marler
Feb 11, 2017
Debra Marler, 58, of Park Hills passed away February 11, 2017 at Des Peres Hospital. She was born March 28, 1958 in Chester, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, Lemion “Sam” Middleton; brothers, Merlin, Carlos Ray and Stanley Leroy. Debra is survived by her mother, Alberta Briley Middleton; two daughters, Heather Gillette and Rebecca Schmacker; eight grandchildren;...
Kurt Groom
Feb 10, 2017
Kurt Monroe Groom, 52, of Irondale passed away February 10, 2017 at National Health Care in Desloge. He was born April 19, 1964 in St. Louis. Kurt was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Eckhoff. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Vandergraph) Groom; father, Bob Groom; mother and step-father, Janice (James) Willard; step-daughters, Amber Bible and Alicia Vitali;...
Frank Cauley
Feb 7, 2017
Frank Cauley, 61, of Fredericktown passed away on February 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1956 to the late Franklin Junior and Rosamary (Pullen) Cauley. Also preceding him in death were his sister, Patricia Patterson and nephew, Gene McNorton.
Frank is survived by his wife, Pam (Crismon) Cauley; two children, Jason Cauley and fiancé Svetlana...
Wilma Jo "Billie" Saylor
Feb 7, 2017
Mrs. Wilma Jo "Billie" 'Covington' Saylor passed away early Tuesday morning, February 7, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing, in Farmington, at the age of 88 years and 1 month. Billie was born on January 7, 1929, in Flat River, Missouri, and was preceded-in-death by her husband, Kenneth Joel "Sam" Saylor (dec'd Oct. 25, 1981); a son, David Joseph Saylor (dec'd...
Mary Catherine Glore
Feb 6, 2017
Mary Glore, 64, of Desloge, passed away February 6, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. She was born October 25, 1952, in Cantwell, to the late Grover and Mona (Cooper) Clark. Mary was employed at US Tool for 32 years, and was a member of the Cowboy Church in Bismarck.
She was preceded in death by...
Dorris Crites
Feb 3, 2017
Dorris Crites, 88, of Farmington, formerly of Park Hills passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Community Manor. She was born Sunday, December 2, 1928 in St. Louis to the late Clay Reed Sr. and Violet (O’Guin) Johnson. Dorris was a member of Lively Stone Tabernacle and her world revolved around her children.
In addition to her parents she was...
Roberta L. Janzekovich
Feb 2, 2017
Roberta L. Janzekovich, 91, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully, with family holding her hand, February 2, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born July 18, 1925 in Wayland, Massachusetts. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. She worked for the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department in the 1960’s and 1970’s. She...
Nan Scoggin
Feb 2, 2017
Nan Scoggin, 87, of Desloge, passed away February 2, 2017, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born September 10, 1929, in Bonne Terre, to the late Reese and Leola (Glenn) Rowland. Nan is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tracey Scoggin; and siblings, Sam...
Vicki Jean Scism
Jan 31, 2017
Mrs. Vicki Jean 'Bone' Scism passed away Tuesday evening, January 31, 2017, at The Arbors in Farmington, at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 2 days. Vicki was born December 29, 1949, in Frankclay and was the daughter of Howard Leo Bone and Opal Berniece 'Compton' Bone. Also preceding in death was a sister, Judith Kay Martell.
Vicki...
Norman Thomas
Jan 28, 2017
Norman Thomas, 73, of Bonne Terre passed away January 28, 2017. He was born January 15, 1944 in Santa Ana, CA. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Norman received his Master’s Degree from Iowa State University. He retired from the State of Missouri as a Social Worker for Southeast Missouri State Mental Health. He was a...
Neoma Mae Hastings
Jan 28, 2017
Neoma Hastings, age 88, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born October 2, 1928, in Leadwood, Missouri to Frank and Fanny (Gilliam) Beers. Mrs. Hastings was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cletus Hastings; brother, Leaman Beers; sisters, Hazel Syrett, Delores Brannam, and Ruth Brakefield. Neoma is survived...
Irma Laverne Howe
Jan 27, 2017
Miss Irma Laverne Howe passed away Friday evening, January 27, 2017, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 93 years, 4 months & 27 days. Irma was born on August 30, 1923, in St. Francois County, MO., & was the daughter of Edward H. Howe and Mary Elton 'Jones' Howe. Also preceding-in-death was a sister, Mildred A. Theisen.
Irma...
Harold Samuel Wilburn, Jr.
Jan 26, 2017
Sam Wilburn, 42, of Park Hills, passed away January 26, 2017. He was born January 29, 1974 in Cairo, IL to the late Harold S. Wilburn, Sr. and Barbara Jane (Lemon) Eatmon. Sam was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with family. He was a member of the Galloping Goose MC.
Sam is survived by his wife, Abigail...
Wilma Mae Snow
Jan 25, 2017
Miss Wilma Mae Snow passed away early Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2017, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 76 years, 11 months & 18 days. Wilma was born on February 7, 1940, in Moscow, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late William Auburn Snow and Evelyn Monette 'Campbell' Snow. Also preceding-in-death was a brother,...
Arnetta Lundstrom Mcdaniel
Jan 25, 2017
Mrs. Ida Arnetta Lundstrom McDaniel passed away early Wednesday morning, January 25, 2017, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 91 years, 10 months & 5 days. Arnetta was born on March 20, 1925, in Park Hills, MO., & was the daughter of Earl Chamberlain and Pearl 'Meeks' Chamberlain. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband, Joe Everett Lundstrom...
Mary L. Corum
Jan 24, 2017
Mary Louise Corum, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away January 24, 2017. She was born September 22, 1927 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre where she sang in the choir for over 20 years. Mary loved to travel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zeno C. and Anna...
Bob Ward
Jan 23, 2017
Bob Ward, 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 23, 2017 at home surround by the love of his family. He was born July 3, 1940, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harry G. and Scbeulah Louise (Weitzel) Ward. Bob was a Democratic Representative in the 107 District in the Missouri House of Representatives, which covered St. Francois County and...
Paul Cross
Jan 23, 2017
Paul Gene Cross, 60, of Desloge passed away January 23, 2017 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born March 3, 1956 in Bonne Terre. He was an auxiliary member of V.F.W. Post 5896 in Farmington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Edna (Mahurin) Cross; brother, Michael Cross.
Paul is survived by three children, Mandi (Joey)...
Phyllis Audrey Klingensmith
Jan 19, 2017
Phyllis Klingensmith, 94, of Desloge, passed away January 19, 2017 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born August 16, 1922, in Morton, PA to the late Archiebald Grey and Margaret Lillian (Warner) Thomson. Phyllis was a member of the Safe Harbor Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Archie Klingensmith; one daughter, Rosaire...
