Obituaries

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

Virginia Lee Rasnic

Virginia Lee Rasnic

Jul 10, 2016

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Mrs. Virginia Lee Rasnic passed away Sunday evening, July 10, 2016, at the Arbors at Maple Brook, in Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 7 months & 20 days. Virginia was born on November 20, 1923, in Granite...

Deerae Hale

Deerae Hale

Jul 8, 2016

 

            DeeRae Hale, 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 8, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident.  She was born on May 21, 1956 in Riverside, California to Howard Waller and Mary (Benson) Thurman.  

            She was preceded in death by one son, Toby Joe Robart. 

            DeeRae is survived by her husband, Dwight J. Hale; two...

Pearl L. Hutchings

Pearl L. Hutchings

Jul 7, 2016

Pearl L. Hutchings, 85, of Arnold, formerly of Desloge, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Woodland Manor in Arnold. She was born Wednesday, February 4, 1931 to the late Major M. and Irene (Smith) Carver. In addition to her parents Pearl was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Charles R. Hutchings; four brothers and three...

Michelle Tiefenauer

Michelle Tiefenauer

Jul 7, 2016

            Shelly Tiefenauer, 53, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 7, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born December 1, 1962 in Bonne Terre, to James and Betty (Coffman) Greene. Shelly was a member of the Frankclay Nazarene Church and was an accomplished photographer. She will be missed by all who know her.

             She was preceded in...

Mary E. Gray

Mary E. Gray

Jul 6, 2016

Mrs. Mary E. Gray of Farmington, & originally from Bald Knob, Ark., passed away July 6, 2016, in Farmington. Born June 24, 1941, to Elbert & Charlotte Washam. Also preceding in death were: 2 brothers, John & Lloyd Stevens; a sister, Doris Taylor & a precious grandson, Lucas Kane Mason.

Mary leaves her loved ones to cherish in her...

Milburn L. Schrum

Milburn L. Schrum

Jul 5, 2016

            Milburn L. “Boxie” Schrum, 93, of Bismarck, passed away July 5, 2016 at Parkland Health Center. He was born May 27, 1923, in Desloge, to the late Grover and Flora (Tiefenauer) Schrum. Milburn was employed for 41 years at Doe Run Company. He loved to play bass fiddle, and guitar in the local area dance bands.

 He was preceded in...

Paul "Clubber" Clark

Paul "Clubber" Clark

Jul 4, 2016

         Paul “Clubber” Clark, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 4, 2016 at his residence.  He was born October 19, 1960, in Granite City, IL, to the late Paul Norman and Mary Elizabeth (Fields) Clark.  Paul enjoyed motorcycles and always attended the annual Blessing of The Bikes in Park Hills.  He worked 7 years for the Park Hills Police Department...

Frances Oder

Frances Oder

Jul 2, 2016

                  Frances Oder, 82, of Desloge passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was born Friday, September 15, 1933 to the late Andrew and Lova (Harris) Payne. She graduated from Missouri Beauty School in 1961. Frances volunteered every Christmas to cook for veterans and helped with breakfast at the Elk’s Lodge for many years. She loved to play Bingo.

In addition...

Partricia Jean Day

Partricia Jean Day

Jun 30, 2016

Mrs. Patricia Jean Day passed away early Thursday morning, June 30, 2016, at St. Joe Manor, in Bonne Terre, MO., at the age of 85 years, 6 months & 25 days. Patricia was born Dec. 5, 1930, in Waukegan, IL., & was the daughter of Rolf Amundsen, Sr., and Elda 'Norberg' Amundsen. Also preceding-in-death were, 1 sister, Joyce Amundsen and...

June Marie Farmer

June Marie Farmer

Jun 30, 2016

            June Farmer, 85, of Park Hills, passed away June 30, 2016 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born May 9, 1931 in Desloge, to the late Goff and Lovie (Eaton) Forshee. June was a loving and sacrificial mother who cared deeply for her children. She loved volunteering and was recognized by the State of Missouri for her efforts....

Marion Austin Aubuchon

Marion Austin Aubuchon

Jun 29, 2016

Marion Austin AuBuchon, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away June 29, 2016 at St. Joe Manor. He was born August 8, 1926 in Bonne Terre. Marion proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Blanche (Rawson) AuBuchon; wife,...

Michael Mason

Michael Mason

Jun 28, 2016

            Mike Mason, 77, of Leadwood, passed away, June 28, 2016, at Parkland Health Center South, surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1939, in Wortham, to the late Marvin and Zelma (Rasnic) Mason. Mike retired from AT&T, was a past member of the West County School Board for 12 years, and a member of the Leadwood United Methodist...

Mary Louise Francis

Mary Louise Francis

Jun 26, 2016

Mary Louise Francis passed away Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2016, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 62 years, 8 months & 2 days Mary was born Oct. 24, 1953, in Doe Run, and was the daughter of CSM Merle A. Konrad (dec'd 1998); and Mildred "Millie" Lorraine 'Berger' Konrad. Also preceding-in-death were: a brother, Charles Harvey and...

Paul Hall

Paul Hall

Jun 25, 2016

Paul Hall, 73, of Leadwood passed away June 25, 2016 at Kindred Hospital.  He was born March 5, 1943 to the late Frank and Helen (Alcorn) Hall.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda (Kinnard) Hall; brother, Richard Hall; sisters, Wanda Semet and Carolyn Gilliam.

Paul was a member of the United Assembly of God Church in...

Mary Ellen Hartwick

Mary Ellen Hartwick

Jun 24, 2016

Mrs. Mary Ellen 'Mund' Hartwick passed away Friday morning, June 24, 2016, at the Claru De Ville Nursing Home, in Fredericktown, at the age of 71 years, 11 months & 19 days. Mary was born on July 5, 1944, in Farmington, and was the daughter of the late John Mund (dec'd 1971) & Frances Lenora Mund (dec'd 2002).

Survivors...

Melvin Grohman

Melvin Grohman

Jun 24, 2016

             Melvin Grohman, 92, of Palmetto, FL, formerly of St. Louis, passed away June 24, 2016 at Rivea Palms in Florida. He was born March 9, 1924 in Vergennes, IL, to the late Paul and Dovie (Moss) Grohman. Melvin was a member of the Lively Stone Tabernacle Church and Teamsters #618.

             He was preceded in death by his parents; brother,...

Leona Weir

Leona Weir

Jun 22, 2016

            Leona Weir, 91, of Potosi, passed away June 22, 2016, at Potosi Manor. She was born October 19, 1924, in Cadet, to the late John and Melinda Almeada (Chamberlain) Price. Leona was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Desloge.

             She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Tillman “Tim” Richard and Clayton Davis; three brothers,...

Faye Armstrong

Faye Armstrong

Jun 21, 2016

Faye Armstrong, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away June 21, 2016. She was born June 22, 1941 in Bonne Terre to the Late Earl Maurice and Mary Ellen (Bono) Fields.

Faye is survived by four children, Elvis Underwood, Faith Varwig and husband Stephen, Tracy Wolf and husband August “Sonny”, Danny Armstrong II and wife Amy; ten grandchildren, Jacob Underwood and...

Ima Blankenship

Ima Blankenship

Jun 20, 2016

            Ima Blankenship, 82, of Desloge, passed away June 20, 2016 at NHC in Desloge. She was born in Swifton AR, January 19, 1934, to the late William Earl and Bessie Lee (Rutledge) Herring. Ima was a long time member of the former Esther Church of God.

             She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James H. Blankenship; three brothers,...

Larry Sago

Larry Sago

Jun 20, 2016

             Larry Sago, 79, of Desloge, passed away June 20, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born April 29, 1937 in Bismarck, to the late Lawrence William and Susie (Grady) Sago. Larry retired from Union Electric after 37 years of employment. He was a former member of M.A. Elks, Desloge Kiwanis Club, I.B.E.W. local 1439,...