Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Lora Dickens
Jul 7, 2024
Lora Dickens, 59, of Leadington, passed away July 7, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born February 12, 1965, in Jackson, TN, to the late Harold and Demetria (Pennington) Barker. Lora was employed for more than 30 years with Lee Mechanical.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Tim and Mark Barker.
Lora...
Rita Dailey
Jul 7, 2024
Arieta “Rita” Jean Dailey, age, 78, of Bonne Terre, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Rita was born on Friday, September 14, 1945, in St. Louis to the late Harry and Mattie (Bomher) Crawford.
Rita was a dedicated member of Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. She...
Gretta McGee
Jul 7, 2024
The family of Gretta McGee is saddened to announce her passing at the age of 90 on July 7, 2024. Gretta, born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to Willie and Mary (Jenkins) Cox, lived a life devoted to her family and faith. A beloved member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge, she found joy in attending services and connecting with...
Donna Lee Hasemeier
Jul 6, 2024
Donna Lee Marie Hasemeier (Garner), age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Donna was born December 19, 1945 to the late Leslie Arthur and Rozalia Mary (Howard) Garner in St. Louis, Missouri. Donna worked as a childcare provider for many years in her home and worked outside the...
Andrew Foster Harris
Jul 6, 2024
Andrew Foster “Drew” Harris, 52, of St. Louis passed away July 6, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born July 13, 1971 in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father, Foster Allen Harris.
Drew is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Raymond) Newman; two children, Victoria Harris and Trey Harris; sister, Allison Harris; two step-brothers, John Harris and Robert...
Dwane "Dink" DeGrant
Jul 6, 2024
Dwane “Dink” DeGrant, age 82, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his residence in Farmington. Dink was born on Saturday, July 12, 1941, in Rivermines, MO to the late Vernon “Dink” and Almenia Mae (Campbell) DeGrant. Dink proudly served his country in the United States Navy
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Jane Bess
Jul 5, 2024
Jane Bess, 86, of Doe Run passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Jane was born on Thursday, August 12, 1937, in Doe Run, Missouri, to the late John and Ella (Ashby) Weiss.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Dale C. Bess; siblings, John Weiss,...
Kiwanis "Connie" Elaine Howard
Jul 3, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kiwanis “Connie” Elaine Howard, 71, of Bonne Terre. She passed away peacefully at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, leaving a void in the lives of all those who knew and loved her. Born on Sunday, December 14, 1952, in St. Albans, WV, Connie was a devoted mother,...
Robert "Bob" P. White
Jul 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” P. White, age, 80, lived a fulfilling life, filled with love, laughter, and hard work. He was born on Tuesday, November 9, 1943, in Bonne Terre to the late James Clarence and Elvada (Nash) White. Bob passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital
Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years,...
Michael Thomas Sweeney
Jul 3, 2024
Michael Thomas Sweeney, 81, of Desloge, passed away peacefully, July 3, 2024, surrounded by the ones who loved him dearly. He was born December 23, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Michael C. and Mary (Moore) Sweeney. Michael served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He later became an iron worker in Chicago and was a member...
Lee Usina
Jun 30, 2024
Lee Ward Usina age 94, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley in Fenton. He was born on Tuesday, May 6, 1930, in St. Augustine, Florida, where he spent the first 20 years of his life surrounded by family. He was proud of his Minorcan heritage and culture, constantly sharing it...
Trilla L Kleindienst
Jun 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Trilla Louise Kleindienst, 91, of Bonne Terre, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at NHC HealthCare in Desloge, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Friday, March 17, 1933 in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Walter Wooten and Myrtle (Archer) Wartman.
Trilla's passion for gardening, sewing, and coloring brought light and joy into...
Edward Faulkner
Jun 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the Faulkner family announces the passing of their beloved Edward Wayne Faulkner, who peacefully entered eternal rest on June 29, 2024, at the age of 72 at Park Health Center in Farmington. Edward was born on May 23, 1952, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to the late Edsel Ray and Ruth (Call) Faulkner.
He was preceded...
Theresia "Rosie" Smith
Jun 29, 2024
Theresia "Rosie" Smith, formerly of Bonne Terre, beloved homemaker, and cherished mother to her daughter Geraldine “Geri” Poucher and sons Bronce, Jr. and Darrell Smith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the age of 85, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. Born on Sunday, July 3, 1938,...
Hazel Pickard
Jun 29, 2024
Fanny Hazel Pickard, age 87, of French Village passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born on Saturday, February 6, 1937, in Portageville to the late Virgil and Viola (Wheeler) Allen.
Hazel dedicated much of her time to caring for her home and family, creating a warm and loving environment for all who entered her...
Linda Mull
Jun 28, 2024
Linda Mull, 77, of Fredericktown, passed away peacefully, June 28, 2024, at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born October 14, 1946, to Carrol and Blanche (Culton) Mull. Linda enjoyed playing Bingo and helping at the Sheltered Workshop.
Linda is survived by her siblings, Judy Midgett and husband Don, David Mull and wife Judy and Sandra Foster; several nieces,...
Janet Asher
Jun 28, 2024
Jeanette "Janet" Caroylin Asher, age 83, of Florissant, formerly of Park Hills, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis. Janet was born on Sunday, December 22, 1940, in Flat River, to the late Robert “Bob” and Wilma (Tripp) Sitzes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Lee Asher;...
Margaret "Peggy" Kelleher
Jun 27, 2024
Margaret K. “Peggy” Kelleher of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away on June 27, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Farmington, under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Peggy was a beloved daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend; whose life and memory are cherished by all who knew her.
Peggy was born April 10, 1939 in Saint Louis, Missouri,...
Marshall Barton
Jun 24, 2024
Marshall “Hot Rod” Barton, 65, of Desloge, passed away June 24, 2024, at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi. He was born February 20, 1959, in Desloge, to the late Paul and Glenda (Marshall) Barton. He worked alongside with his brother, Paul at Barton’s Service in Desloge for 30 years and spent most of his career working as a mechanic....
Kenneth James Kluver
Jun 22, 2024
Ken Kluver, 88, of Farmington passed away June 22, 2024. He was born October 9, 1935, in Le Mars, Iowa to the late William and Clara (Ludwigs) Kluver. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington. Ken worked as an...
