Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
William Leonard Koester, Sr.
Jun 19, 2018
William Koester, 86, of Bonne Terre passed away June 19, 2018 at NHC healthcare in Desloge. He was born March 5, 1932 in East Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Burl A. “Bat” and Jesse Viola (Morris) Koester.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Reva Fern (Henson) Koester; daughter, Kathy...
Donald Robert Olsen
Jun 18, 2018
Donald R. Olsen, 76, of Bismarck, MO passed away June 18, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. He was born July 16, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. A graveside service was held at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington, MO.
Mike Marshall
Jun 16, 2018
Michael Marshall, 52, of Desloge passed away June 16, 2018, at Lake Wappapello. He was born November 24, 1965 in Bonne Terre, to the late Finis and Faye (Rickman) Marshall.
Mike worked for the Missouri Dept. of Corrections for 31 years where he retired as the Maintenance Supervisor. He was currently employed with U.S. Tool. Mike loved to fish,...
Kevin Wade Lucy
Jun 15, 2018
Kevin Wade Lucy of Middlebrook, Missouri passed away June 15, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 52 years. He was born October 11, 1965 the son of the late Bennie and Virgie (Holliday) Lucy. On July 1, 2011 he was united in marriage to Sheryl Avonne Neel who survives. Kevin is also survived by his daughter, Heather...
Lee Anthony Kohler
Jun 13, 2018
Lee A. Kohler, 74, of Terre Du Lac passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at Parkland Health Center from complications due to pancreatitis. He was born on July 18, 1943 to the late Lee Anthony Kohler Sr. and Edna Courteway.
Lee loved his family, friends, and fishing. He loved people and in return they loved him. He was one...
Shelby Jean Dodd
Jun 12, 2018
Shelby Jean Dodd, age 64 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her sisters home in New Madrid, Missouri. She was born on November 21, 1953 in Hickman, Kentucky, a daughter of Andrew Smith and Mildred Evelyn (Darnall) Keene. On September 9, 1970 in New Madrid she was united in marriage to Raymond Dodd Jr., he...
Nelda Ruth Sutton
Jun 10, 2018
Nelda Ruth Sutton (Carver) 73 of Sweeny, Texas, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. She was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Nelda was a job's daughter and a past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 349, Ironton, Missouri. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and was a hard worker. She was...
Patricia Christine Richardson
Jun 9, 2018
Pat Richardson, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away June 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 12, 1934 in Cantwell, Missouri to the late Walter Edgar and Nellie Eunice (Weible) Mull. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and Bonne Terre Lions Club. She was also a Past Matron Mineral Chapter #260 Order...
Willard "Bill" Ray Mackley
Jun 9, 2018
Willard Ray “Bill” Mackley, 80, passed away June 9, 2018 at his family farm surrounded by his friends and family. Bill was born April 21, 1938 at Bonne Terre to the late Willard Andrew Mackley and Virgil Rose (Richardson) Mackley Hubbard. On June 7, 1958 he married Georgia Ann (Vallo) Mackley who preceded him in death July 7, 2015.
Bill...
Rickey Quevreaux
Jun 8, 2018
Rickey Quevreaux Sr., 62, of Bonne Terre Missouri passed away on Friday June 8, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1956 to the late Clarence Robert Quevreaux and Myrtle Kathryn Hartzell in Webster Groves. Rickey was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church and took pride in raising money for different causes he believed in....
Freeda Mae Lashley
Jun 7, 2018
Freeda Mae Parker Lashley passed away Thursday June 7, 2018 at Meadowbrook Residential Care in Pilot Knob. She was born in Arcadia on July 10,1922 the youngest child of Alonzo and Laura (Crownover) Parker. She attended the Red School on Marble Creek. On September 2, 1939 she married Mont Lashley. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2004. She...
Jacklyn Ronning
Jun 6, 2018
Jacklyn Ann Ronning, 86, of Farmington passed away June 6, 2018.
Per Jacklyn’s specific request a private graveside service will be held at a later date at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington. Arrangements are under the direction of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home – Taylor Chapel in Farmington. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com
Edwin Mount
Jun 6, 2018
Edwin Mount, 99, of Leadwood, passed away June 6, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born June 5, 1919, in Iron Mountain, to the late Marma James and Florence Charlet (Province) Mount. He was a member at Irondale Methodist Church, Farm Bureau Board member, Soil and Water Conservation, U.S.D.A, and County Extension Board.
He was preceded...
Barbara Douglas
Jun 6, 2018
Barbara Douglas, 83, of Festus, passed away June 6, 2018. She was born September 6, 1934 in Leadwood, to the late Orvil and Anna (Yancheck) Douglas. Barbara liked to do crossword puzzles and word finds.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Orville Douglas and survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from...
Paul Oder
Jun 6, 2018
Paul “Peck” Oder, 86, of Park Hills, passed away June 6, 2018 peacefully at his home. He was born August 11, 1931, in Flat River, to the late Landon and Mary Emma (Ervin) Oder. Paul served his country in the United Stated Army and Navy. He is a member of the Desloge Parkview Freewill Baptist Church and...
Tommy Baker
Jun 5, 2018
Thomas David Baker Tommy Baker, 52, of Desloge, passed away, June 5, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born January 30, 1966, in Bonne Terre, to David and Linda (Bates) Baker. Tommy was a devoted friend and relative. He was a sports fanatic who loved the Cardinals, playing his guitar, and visiting with family and friends. He attended...
Alice F. Gonz
Jun 3, 2018
Alice Faye Gonz, 80, of Farmington passed away June 3, 2018. She was born January 20, 1938 in Minnith, MO. Alice was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Deward “D.J.” and Ruby (Winebarger) Coffelt; sister, Norma L. Hamor.
Alice is survived by her husband, Walter A. Gonz; daughter,...
Jewell Irene Gipson
Jun 2, 2018
Jewell "Irene" Gipson, age 83 passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on October 29, 1934 in Zion, Missouri, a daughter of Curtis Writer and Ruby Hazel (Whitner) Bartrug. . On November 13, 1953 in Silva, Missouri she was united in marriage to Alan Lowell Gipson, he survives at the home....
Eddie Lowell Smith
Jun 2, 2018
Eddie Lowell Smith, 86, of Farmington, passed away June 2, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born August 19, 1931 in Farmington to the late Leonard William and Myrtle Ellen (Cox) Smith. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Dale Smith; grandson, Jeremiah David Smith; 3 sisters, Norma Doris Wichman, Wanda Laverne Pipkin, Mary Ellen Abernathy; and...
Loretta "Irene" Peck
Jun 1, 2018
Loretta "Irene" Peck formerly of Bismarck, Missouri passed away June 1, 2018 at the age of 79 years. She was born April 12, 1939 in Weingarten, Missouri the daughter of the late Jack and Dora (Whited) Fox. She was also preceded in death by a brother Vernon Fox and a sister Susan Madden. On March 8, 1962 she was united...
