Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Terry E. Gertiser
Sep 15, 2019
Terry Gertiser, 65, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on Sunday, March 28, 1954, in Bonne Terre. Terry enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles and being outdoors. He loved his family and his fur babies Lady Bug and Molly.
He was preceded in death...
Mike Long
Sep 13, 2019
Mike Long, 59, of Desloge, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at National Health Care. He was born on August 28, 1960 in Farmington to Wayne and Wanda (Miller) Long. He was a member of Desloge First Church of God and worked as a custodian for the North County School District. Mike’s pride and joy...
Ron Biri
Sep 13, 2019
Ron Biri, 52, of Farmington, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on June 20, 1967, in Fredericktown to Raymond and Wilma (Tucker) Biri. Ron was a member of Pine Log Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his grandbabies.
He was...
Rose Suiter
Sep 9, 2019
Rose Suiter, 76, of Leadwood, passed away September 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1943, in St. Louis, to the late Jewell and Ella Wanda (Wilson) Barton. She received her bachelors in nursing and worked at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for 43 years. She was a member of the Three Crosses Cowboy...
Loretta Kathryn Forsythe
Sep 9, 2019
Loretta Kathryn Forsythe, 67, of Farmington, passed away September 9, 2019, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 20, 1951, in St. Louis, to the late John and Leona (Timko) Yurchak. Loretta was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Matthew Forsythe;...
Mary Ellen Halbrook
Sep 9, 2019
Mary Ellen Halbrook, 92, of Farmington passed away September 9, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born April 9, 1927 in St. Francois County. Mary was a member of the Farmington Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mabel (Westover) Williams; husband, Leeman Halbrook; her son, Jeffrey Lynn Halbrook; twin brother, Eugene Williams.
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Bob Caples
Sep 8, 2019
Bob Caples, 71, of French Village, passed away September 8, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1948, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Woodrow Wilson and Hazel Maxine (Brown) Caples. He served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, hunting, fishing and being...
Arzella Svaglic
Sep 6, 2019
Arzella Svaglic, 92 years, 2 months, 8 days, of St. Clair, passed away September 6, 2019. She was born June 29, 1927, in Delaplaine, AR to the late Charles and Victoria (Clark) Stevens. Arzella enjoyed baking, painting and being with her family. She owned and operated Arzella’s Cakes & Craft in Flat River for over 10 years. She was...
Mary "Boo" Elizabeth Stewart
Sep 5, 2019
Mary "Boo" Elizabeth (Sansoucie) Stewart, age 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1962 to the late Willard and Evelyn (DeClue) Sansoucie. Mary loved animals and enjoyed her family very much.
She is survived by her loving husband, Earnest “Paul” Stewart; children, Anthony “Tony” Stewart (T.J. Drennen)...
Dixie Jo Shunk
Sep 2, 2019
Dixie Jo Shunk of Ironton, Missouri passed away September 2, 2019 at her residence at the age of 82 years. She was born December 7, 1936 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (McLeod) Wadlow. On July 27, 1955 she was united in marriage to Joe Earl Shunk Sr. who survives. To this union two sons...
Carla Ann Tripp
Sep 1, 2019
Carla AnnTripp, age 66 passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on February 20, 1953 in Bonne Terre, Missouri a daughter of Alvin Lee Sr. and Nellie Jane (Vandergriff) Miller. Her parents precedes her in death. On February 8, 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to Roger...
Treva Allen West
Sep 1, 2019
Treva Allen West of Ironton, Missouri passed away September 1, 2019 in Park Hills, Missouri at the age of seventy-seven years. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27, 1942 the daughter of the late Prince Allen and Reba (Plank) Mounce. On March 28, 1963 she was united in marriage to James E. West who preceded...
Ethel Mae Donnelly
Sep 1, 2019
Ethel Donnelly, age 82, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Community Manor. She was born on November 1, 1936, in Esther to the late Troy Russell Bader and Loyce Eileen Barnes. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a member of the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed shopping at flea markets,...
Nancy Louise Dedear
Aug 31, 2019
Nancy Louise Dedear of Ironton, Missouri passed away August 31, 2019 at her residence at the age of 66 years. She was born May 11, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late John Franklin and Betty Wynetta (Dicus) Dedear. Nancy is survived by her two children; Anna Kendall (Shawn Torrez) of Ironton, Missouri and John Kendall (Tammy)...
Hollis Finley
Aug 26, 2019
Hollis Finley, 80, of Bonne Terre passed away at home surrounded by his family, August 26, 2019. He was born February 21, 1939, in Bloomington, IL to the late Hollis W. and Catherine (Grabb) Finley. Hollis proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the St....
Ricky Lynn Pender
Aug 26, 2019
Ricky Lynn Pender, age 61, of Bloomsdale, passed away August 26, 2019. He was born March 7, 1958 to the late Bobby Lee and Barbara Melba Dean (Collins) Pender in Kennett, Missouri. Ricky proudly served his country in The United States Army.
Ricky was preceded in death by his significant other, Katherine Erickson.
He is survived by his children,...
Alice Rhoden
Aug 25, 2019
Alice, Rhoden, 69, of Valle Mines, passed away August 25, 2019 at her home. She was born March 18, 1950, in Kennett, to the late Harry and Christine (Haggard) Prouty. Alice loved flowers, listening to music, cooking and taking long drives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Junior Prouty, and sister, Betty Weaver.
Alice...
William Carl Hutsler
Aug 25, 2019
Captain William Carl Hutsler (Ret USMC) of Troy, Missouri passed away August 25, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 19, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Milford and Opal (Bockewitz) Hutsler. On May 3, 1958 he was united in marriage to Wanda Mardella Scaggs who survives. To this union...
Terry Lynn Inman
Aug 22, 2019
Terry Lynn Inman of Ironton, Missouri passed away August 22, 2019 at her residence at the age of 58 years. She was born January 2, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri. Terry is survived by her daughter, Michell Childers of Arcadia, Missouri, her mother, Paula (Kelley) Wakefield, her brother, Marty Wheat of Pensacola, Florida, two grandsons; Alexander Childers and Joshua Childers,...
Nelda Fey Mcnabb
Aug 19, 2019
Nelda Fey McNabb of Ironton, Missouri passed away August 19, 2019 at The Baptist Home in Ironton at the age of 87 years. She was born January 21, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Clarence Elton and Esther (Farley) Russell. On September 8, 1956 she was united in marriage to Clarence Lynn McNabb who preceded her...
