Obituaries

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

Linda Kay Rohde

Linda Kay Rohde

Apr 22, 2014

Mrs. Linda Kay 'Jones' Rohde passed away at her Ironton residence surrounded by her loved ones late Tuesday morning, April 22, 2014, at the age of 63 years, 1 month & 2 days. Linda was born on March 20, 1951, in Ironton, and was the daughter of Hazel Ruth 'Thompson' Jones and the late Homer Edward Jones. In addition to...

Wilford "Willie" Carl Hutson

Wilford "Willie" Carl Hutson

Apr 20, 2014

Mr. Wilford "Willie" Carl Hutson passed away early Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2014, at Claru DeVille Nursing Home in Fredericktown, MO., at the age of 82 years, 8 months & 13 days. "Willie" was born on August 7, 1931, in Steelville, MO., & was the son of Morgan Hutson and Mary Adelee 'Mincher' Hutson. Also preceding-in-death were: his...

Valerie Groom

Valerie Groom

Apr 19, 2014

ValerieGroom, 65, of Farmington passed away Saturday April 19, 2014 at St. Anthonys MedicalCenter. She was born September 24, 1948 in Bonne Terre to the late Herbert andGertrude (Kalal) House.Mrs.Groom was a former supervisor over her polling prescient for many years and wasa J.C. Penny retiree working there for over 15 years. She attended Meadow Heights Church.Mrs.Groom is survived by...

Jacqueline Iahn

Jacqueline Iahn

Apr 19, 2014

Jacqueline May Iahn, 80, of High Ridge passed away April 19, 2014 at St. Anthonys Medical Center.She was born April 23, 1933 in Flat River, MO. to the late Charles Homer Iahn and Lorraine Edna (Brown) Lawson. Also preceding in death is her step-father,Roy Lawson; brother, Charles Farrell Iahn.Ms. Iahn is survived by her sister, Mary Moore of High Ridge;nieces...

Sue Whaley

Sue Whaley

Apr 18, 2014

Sue WhaleyThe walls of Sue and Rick Whaley's home are filled with photos: photos of their parents, siblings, children, and, of course, their four grandchildren they adore. Sue kept these photos as a celebration of her family and the many incredible people who filled her heart with love, happiness and memories. Now, the memory of her lives on.Karen Sue Whaley...

Raphael Gidley

Raphael Gidley

Apr 17, 2014

Raphael James "Ray" Gidley, 90, formerly of BonneTerre passed away April 17, 2014 at Green Tree Assisted Living in Mount Vernon,IL. He was born February 6, 1924 in Bonne Terre. Ray attended St. Joseph Parochial Schooland Bonne Terre High School. Aftergraduation he served in the US Army during World War II in the Pacifictheatre. Upon discharge he returned toBonne Terre...

Kevin Goforth

Kevin Goforth

Apr 16, 2014

Kevin Goforth, 44 of Leadwood, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at his residence.He was born June 16, 1967.Kevin was a member of the Gumbo Assembly of God Church, Masonic Lodge 598 of Leadwood, Eastern Star of Irondale and Sword of Bunker Hill. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Goforth. Kevin is survived by his wife, Melissa...

Maxine Siegenthaler

Maxine Siegenthaler

Apr 16, 2014

Maxine Siegenthaler, 80, of Park Hills, passed away April 16, 2014 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born November 12, 1933 in Monteray, to the late John and Evelena (Strickland) Siegenthaler. Maxine loved writing and singing songs, and they were featured on the Back Roads Ministry Radio Show for over 10 years on KFMO. She would sing...

Katheryn Rearden

Katheryn Rearden

Apr 15, 2014

Katheryn Rearden, 86, of Desloge, passed away April 15, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 30, 1927 in Leadwood, to the late Claude and Eunice (Gillam) Williamson. Katheryn served her country as a MASH Nurse in Korea during the Korean War. She was also a nurse at Farmington Community Hospital and later retired from...

Norma Boyer

Norma Boyer

Apr 14, 2014

Norma Lea Boyer, 81, of Bonne Terre, formerly ofHerculaneum passed away April 14, 2014 at St. Joe Manor. She was born March 16,1933 in Potosi to the late Lester and Helen (Benson) Sisk. She was alsopreceded in death by two brothers, Donald Sisk and Lester Sisk, Jr.Norma is survived by her son, Martin Boyer and wifeCheryl of Festus; two grandchildren;...

James Bowen

James Bowen

Apr 13, 2014

James W. Bowen, 70, of Boonville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2014. James William Bowen was born in Elvins, MO, Oct. 2, 1943, the son of Charles Bowen and Bobby Hammers Bowen. He served in the U. S. Navy. Jim moved to Boonville from St. Louis in 1979 with Intertherm (Nordyne). After his retirement from...

Ken Mosier

Ken Mosier

Apr 12, 2014

Kenneth Mosier of Park Hills was born Feb. 12, 1953, in Bonne Terre and passed away April 12, 2014 at St. Anthonys Medical Center at the age of 61 years. He was the son of the late Norman Mosier and Alfrieda Mosier Richards of Leadwood who survives. Mr. Mosier was the owner of Kens Cards and Coins in Park Hills,...

Owen Sloan Jr.

Owen Sloan Jr.

Apr 10, 2014

Owen Sloan, Jr., 84, of Farmington passed away April10, 2014 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born October 14, 1929 in Leadwood. Owenproudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the KoreanWar. He retired from Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth, TX. After his retirement hemoved to a small farm outside of Bonne Terre at which time he operated...

Michael Cross

Michael Cross

Apr 10, 2014

Michael Cross, 59 of Desloge, passed away April 10, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 21, 1954 in Bonne Terre. Mike was a MABA Coach for 12 years and coached our local all star Senior Babe Ruth team to a State Championship in 1999. He was also a member...

Linda Joan Berger

Linda Joan Berger

Apr 9, 2014

Mrs. Linda Joan Berger passed away in Doe Run on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2014, at the age of 74 years, 10 months & 18 days. Linda was born on May 21, 1939, & was the daughter of Jesse Alonzo Hammers and Maudie Viola 'Rice' Hammers. Linda was preceeded-in-death by her husband, Robert Paul Berger, on April 22, 2001; a...

Dylan Brundage

Dylan Brundage

Apr 9, 2014

Dylan Bradford Brundage, 22, of Farmington passed away April 9, 2014. He was born February 19, 1992 in Farmington. Dylan was anavid skateboarder. He loved life and did not have an enemy. He helped save manylives with his generous gift of being an organ donor. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry "Banjo"Mahurin; grandfather, Kenneth Harrison; two uncles,...

Beverly Jean Hitchcock

Beverly Jean Hitchcock

Apr 7, 2014

BeverlyHitchcock, 81 of Desloge, passed away April 7, 2014 at her residence surroundedby her family. She was born January 29,1933 at home, in Canton, IL, to the late Lester and Edith (Ford) Slater. Beverly was the past owner/operator of SmokeHouse BB-Q and Hitchcock Discount Boots; she attended to secretarial dutieswith her husband at Hitchcock Salvage Inc.In addition to all her...

Charles (Fred) Jones

Charles (Fred) Jones

Apr 7, 2014

Charles "Fred" Jones, 69 of Park Hills, passed away April 7, 2014 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born November 25, 1944 in Bonne Terre to the late Charles and Helen (Ragsdale) Jones Sr., in Bonne Terre. Fred served in the United States Army as an M.P. and was stationed in Germany.He is preceded in death by his...

Stacey (Barlow) Rector

Stacey (Barlow) Rector

Apr 7, 2014

Stacey Rector, 45, of Farmington, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born Sunday, May 12, 1968 in Farmington. Stacey was a very loving mother and a good friend. She was precededin death by her mother, Peggy (Ruth) Resinger; one brother, Jason Barlow.Staceyis survived by one daughter, Amber Rector; father, Jesse Barlow; one sister,Beth Lynch; and...

Linda Higgins

Linda Higgins

Apr 6, 2014

Linda Higgins, 61, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born Thursday, August 21, 1952 in Bonne Terre to the late Charles Franklin and Josephine (Emily) Franklin. Also preceding her in death is one son, Michael Higgins. Linda was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church participating in the womens ministry. She was...