Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Betty Jean Skaggs
Jan 5, 2018
Betty Jean Skaggs, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away January 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 6, 1930 in Esther, MO. Betty was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church of Bonne Terre. She was employed with Commerce Bank in Bonne Terre, from where she retired.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest L....
Joseph Frank Luna Jr.
Jan 4, 2018
Joseph Frank Luna Jr. age 58 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Claru Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on November 29, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Joseph Frank Luna Sr. and Loretta Mathilda (Nies) Luna. Both his parents precedes him in death. He is survived by: one brother...
Brenda Carlene Smith
Jan 4, 2018
Brenda Carlene Smith, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away January 4, 2018 at St. Joe Manor. She was born October 7, 1940 in St. Louis. She was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church of Bonne Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Scheck and Lucille (Wilson) Gruner; loving husband, Clarence “Gene” Smith; son, Wesley E. Smith;...
Eugene F. Gruen
Jan 4, 2018
Mr. Eugene F. Gruen passed away early Thursday morning, January 4, 2018, at The Arbors @ Maplebrook, in Farmington, at the age of 79 years, 2 months & 2 days. Eugene was born on November 2, 1938, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Alfred Gruen and Lyda 'Vahle' Gruen. Also preceding in death was a brother-in-law, Gerald...
Darlean Snider
Jan 4, 2018
Darlean Snider, 59, of Farmington, passed away January 4, 2018 at Southeast Health Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 7, 1958, in Farmington, to the late Gerald “Dub” Halter and Virginia “Peaches” (Moore) Halter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Tammy Halter.
Darlean is survived by four children, David...
David Francis
Jan 3, 2018
David E. Francis, 83, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Delmar Gardens. He was born Thursday, July 26, 1934 in Flat River to the late Noah E. and Madeline (Kennedy) Francis. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Janet (Zolman) Francis. David was a master craftsman wood finisher, painter, and an accomplished guitar/banjo/mandolin player as...
Bernard Angstrom
Jan 2, 2018
Bernard Angstrom, 82, of Desloge, passed away January 2, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1935, in Gilbert, Iowa, to the late Andrew Angstrom and Teresa (Miller) Willygully. He was of Catholic faith and retired from Dow Chemical Company after 30 years of employment.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Geraldine "Gerry" Gould
Jan 2, 2018
Geraldine “Gerry” H. Gould, 85, of Terre Du Lac passed away January 2, 2018 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. She was born August 23, 1932 in St. Louis. Gerry brought joy to everyone she met. She loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending her time fishing, dancing and playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by her...
Carolyn Sue Hughes
Jan 2, 2018
Mrs. Carolyn Sue 'Smith' Hughes passed away late Tuesday afternoon, January 2, 2018, at Southeast Hospital, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 21 days. Carolyn was born on November 11, 1948, in Carlinville, Illinois, and was the daughter of Clarence Smith and Helen 'Bivin' Smith.
Carolyn was a member of St. Paul Lutheran...
Gerard Joseph Baumhoff
Jan 1, 2018
Gerard Joseph Baumhoff, age 61 passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Claru Deville Nursing & Rehab Center in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on November 28, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri , a son of Ethan Allen Baumhoff Sr. and Alvinia Mary (Mave) Baumhoff. His parents precedes him in death. He is survived by one sister -...
Carolyn Lahay
Jan 1, 2018
Carolyn J. Lahay, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away January 1, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born June 2, 1932 in Bonne Terre to the late Ignatious and Nettie (Sewall) Aubuchon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John “Lefty” Lahay, Jr. Carolyn was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre. She loved...
Nathalie Sue Obenauer
Jan 1, 2018
Mrs. Nathalie Sue 'Winebarger' Obenauer passed away early Monday morning, January 1, 2018, at her Bonne Terre residence at the age of 61 years, 4 months & 4 days. Nathalie was born on August 27, 1956, in Bonne Terre, and was the daughter of Lavern Eleanor 'Beel' Winebarger and the late Herman Daniel "Bud" Winebarger. Also preceding Nathalie in death...
Johanna L. Tomlinson
Dec 31, 2017
Johanna “JoJo” Lee Tomlinson, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away December 31, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on August 28, 1943 in Farmington to the late Elbert Franklin and Wilma Lee (Zolman) Pope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dannielle Leach and a brother, Michael Pope.
Johanna...
June Brucker
Dec 31, 2017
June E. Brucker, 94, of Bonne Terre passed away, Sunday, December 31, 2017 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born Friday, February 16, 1923 in Bunker, Missouri. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert J. Brucker and brother, Dail Hagmes.
June is survived by good friends, Elzy and Jan Bannister.
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Iona Mae Smith
Dec 30, 2017
Iona Mae Smith Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home with internment following at Marcus Memorial Cemetery, Fredericktown/ . Condolences may be posted on this website.
Dorothy Reed
Dec 30, 2017
Dorothy P. Reed, 91, of Viburnum, Missouri passed away December 30, 2017 at Stonecrest Healthcare Nursing Home. She was born on May 29, 1926 in Owl Creek, Missouri to the late William and Mabel (French) Boland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Wilson Reed; sister, Ida Avergenis; brothers, Jesse Boland and William...
Stephen Gerald Dowd
Dec 29, 2017
Stephen Gerald Dowd, age 41 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on August 20, 1976 in Farmington, Missouri a son of Melvin and Regina (Merriman) Dowd who survives in Fredericktown. Other surviviors include one son: Hunter Dowd of Patton, Missouri; two daughters - Hattie Renee Dowd also of Patton and...
Edward Lee Kennedy
Dec 29, 2017
Edward Lee Kennedy Sr., age 80 passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on February 1, 1937 in Mill Creek, Missouri, a son of Amon Joseph and Cella Jane (Slinkard) Kennedy. On August 31, 1996 in Fredericktown he was united in marriage to Mary Ann "Annie" Pingel who survives at the...
Bobby Gene Gispon Sr.
Dec 27, 2017
Bobby Gene Gipson Sr., age 66 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. He was born March 19, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a son of James and Helen (Easley) Gipson. He is preceded in death by his father, James Gipson, twin brothers - Roger and Ronnie Gipson and one...
Brenda Kay Moss
Dec 27, 2017
Brenda Kay Moss of Belleview, Missouri passed away December 27, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 72 years. She was born July 24, 1945 in Blytheville, Arkansas the daughter of the late Odis William and Cluster May (Moody) Moss. Brenda was a long time resident of Iron County. She has resided at Ironton Estates, Goggin Boarding Home...
