Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mike Momot
May 24, 2018
Mike Momot, 87, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at his home May 24, 2018. He was born November 17, 1930, in Leadwood, to the late, Nick and Catharina (Steciw) Momot. Mike was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption, and the International Association of Machinist Dist No. 9 Union Hall. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Ruth Ann Trostel
May 24, 2018
Ruth Ann (Robertson) Trostel, 71, of French Village, passed away May 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 12,1947 in St. Louis to the late Earl and Frances (Westerhold) Robertson. Her passion was crocheting and quilting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Trostel and son Doug Gotthardt.
Ruth is survived...
Connie Rae Lee
May 20, 2018
Connie Rae Lee, age 82 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Community Manor Care Center in Farmington. She was born on April 7, 1936 in Christopher, Illinois, a daughter of Lawrence Hershell and Lena Emily (Niblett) Parks. On February 24, 1954 in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Thomas Henry Lee, he preceded...
Leonard "Punk" Pritchett
May 20, 2018
Leonard “Punk” Pritchett, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born Thursday, May 17, 1934 in Flat River, Missouri to the late Presslie Leonard Pritchett and Vernetta (Morice) Archambo. Punk was a Western and Southern Life Insurance agent for thirty years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
In addition...
Alberta "Annie" Jaster
May 20, 2018
Alberta “Annie” (Pyeatt) Jaster
Alberta “Annie” Jaster, 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 20, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born September 1, 1956 in Bonne Terre to the late James “Froggy” and Margaret (Sullivan) Pyeatt. She was a neighborhood mother to many and of the catholic faith.
In addition to her parents, Annie...
Lari Woodard
May 18, 2018
Lari “Lori” Jean Woodard
Lori Woodard, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1972 to Larry AuBuchon and Janet (Akins) Patterson. Lori was baptized catholic and loved spending time with her son, Justus, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry AuBuchon; maternal...
Donald Williford
May 18, 2018
Don Williford, 85, of Desloge, passed away May 18, 2018, at his home. He was born January 23, 1933, in Bruce, MS, to the late Cecil and Bertie (Thomas) Williford. Don loved to play golf and was a member of the Lead Belt Golf Course in Bonne Terre. His other loves were gardening, and fishing.
He was preceded in death...
Lari Woodard
May 18, 2018
Lari “Lori” Jean Woodard
Lori Woodard, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1972 to Larry AuBuchon and Janet (Akins) Patterson. Lori was baptized catholic and loved spending time with her son, Justus, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry AuBuchon; maternal...
Gregory Pierce
May 17, 2018
Greg Pierce, 62, of Farmington, passed away May 17, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 7, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to Donald William and Alice Lucille (Morris) Pierce, Sr. Greg was a cheesecake maker, all around baker. He loved playing trivia, watching movies, and his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Aaron Michael Agnew
May 16, 2018
Aaron Michael Agnew, 25, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born Tuesday, March 9, 1993 in Crystal City, Missouri to Terry Agnew and Renee Simmerock (Kirkman). Aaron enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Earl and Dianna Agnew.
Aaron is survived by his mother and stepfather,...
Georgie Ray Dehner
May 15, 2018
Georgie Ray Dehner, 85, of Farmington passed away May 15, 2018. She was born September 8, 1932 in Lake City, Arkansas to the late George M. and Lou May (Ray) Fletcher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dehner, Sr.; two sisters, Opaline Reed and Velma Trokey.
Georgie is survived by two children, Sherry Adams and Donnie...
Imogene Johnson
May 15, 2018
Imogene Johnson, 89, of Farmington passed away May 15, 2018 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born May 17, 1928 in Des Arc, MO to the late Chester and Maude (King) Schmidt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee Johnson, Sr.; three sons, James Ronald Johnson, Roger Lee Johnson, Jr., Robert “BJ” Johnson; sister, Evelyn...
Mildred B. Degonia
May 15, 2018
Mildred B. DeGonia of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 15, 2018 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 97 years. She was born February 20, 1921 in Arcadia, Missouri the daughter of the late Willie H. and Mary L. (Mecey) Myracle. On August 10, 1940 she was united in marriage to James E. DeGonia. After seventy-six years of marriage he...
Marie Irene Kneip
May 14, 2018
Marie Irene Kneip of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 14, 2018 at her residence at the age of 81 years. She was born December 31, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Lowell and Irene (Thompson) Northcutt. On December 22, 1980 she was united in marriage to David A. Kneip who preceded her in death on February...
Michael Robert Dewey
May 13, 2018
Michael Robert Dewey, age 58 passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on June 13, 1959 in Riverton, Wyoming, a son of Calvin Knight and Marlene L. (Young) Dewey. On February 2, 1991 in Saco, Missouri he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Hinkle, she survives in Fredericktown. Other survivors...
Elizabeth Irene Morgan
May 13, 2018
Elizabeth Irene Morgan, age 87 of Farmington, Missouri (formerly of Fredericktown, Missouri) passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Presbyterian Manor in armington. She was born on January 23, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of James Anthony and Gladys Irene (Lay) Scavatta. Her parents and one brother precedes her in death. She is survived by four...
Dennis Ketcherside
May 12, 2018
Dennis “Denny” Ketcherside, 53, of Bismarck, departed this life, Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born March 29, 1965, to James Ketcherside and the late Leona (Dunbar) Ketcherside. Dennis enjoyed spending time with he’s fiancé Kim, playing with his grandchildren, barbequing with his family and telling stories. No one could quite tell...
Tonja Lea Stephens
May 12, 2018
Tonja Stephens, age 54, of Farmington, passed away on May 12, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1963 in Bonne Terre to the late Frank and Eula (Thomas) Gruhala.
Tonja is survived by her loving husband, Mark Stephens; son, Bradley McDowell and wife Jody; daughter, Ashley Eiskant and husband T.J.; grandchildren, Layne...
Lee Galvan Sloan
May 8, 2018
Lee Sloan, 90, formerly of Desloge passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born Thursday, October 20, 1927 in Esther to the late Lawrence and Elsie (Rawson) Murray. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was an avid golfer and loved to play scrabble. Lee’s greatest love was for her family and...
Loraine "Maxine" Ridlon
May 7, 2018
Loraine "Maxine" Ridlon, formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 7, 2018 in Park Hills, Missouri at the age of 78 years. She was born September 27, 1939 in Banner, Missouri the daughter of the late Harold and Essie (Gaston) Crocker. On April 26, 1957 she was united in marriage to Richard Douglas Ridlon Sr. who preceded her in death...
