Obituaries

Jun 28, 2013

Rita A. Ryan, 91 of Valles Mines, formerly of BonneTerre passed away June 28, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City.She was born November 20, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Ralph and Maria(DeLuca) Capasso. She was also preceded in death by husband, John J. Ryan; son,Richard Ryan; four brothers, Alfred, Edward, Otto and Thomas Capasso; sister,Vera Profita.Rita...

Jun 25, 2013

Norma J. Meyer, 88 of Bonne Terre passed away June 25,2013 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.She was born June 29, 1924 in Gorham, IL to the late Charles and Elsie (Sumner)Mattingly. Norma worked as a riveter during the war and also at Luster Corp. in Murphysboro, IL and also at Brown Shoe Co. She was very talented in...

Jun 25, 2013

Jun 25, 2013

Mrs. Alberta Mae 'Lee' Mann passed away late Tuesday afternoon, June 25, 2013, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor Nursing Home residence at the age of 79 years, 1 month & 25 days. Alberta was born on April 30, 1934, in Bethel, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Albert B. Lee and Katie Mae 'Jones' Lee. Also preceding in death was...

Jun 24, 2013

Coy Charles Williams, Jr., 84, of Bonne Terre passed away June 24, 2013. He was born January 17, 1929 in St. Louis to the late Coy C.Williams, Sr. and Mae (Voyles) Williams. He was also preceded in death by twostep-sisters, Irene and Ada White. Coy proudly served his country in the UnitedStates Navy. He retired from St. Joe Minerals after...

Jun 23, 2013

Brandon Stark, 17 of Irondale, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013. He was born December 7, 1995 in Farmington. Brandon was a junior at West County and loved skate boarding and off rode vehicles. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents Dyer and Amanda Cox Sr.Brandon is survived by mother, Lisa (Fitzwater) Metcalf; brother, Justin Labon Stark; grandparents,...

Jun 23, 2013

Rodney Jason Reiter, 38, of Valles Mines, passed away June 23, 2013 in Porter Township,Michigan. He was born October 21, 1974 in Kirkwood, MO. Rodney is proceeded in death by his father, Roger Reiter and his grandmother, Dorothy Barchus. Rodney was a member of the Local # 110 Laborers Union. Surviving is his wife, Beth (Clark) Reiter; two sons, Rodney...

Jun 23, 2013

Steve Stark, 40 of Irondale, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 as a result of a car accident. His son Brandon, age 17, who was often by his side, died in that same accident. The obituaries for Steve Stark and for Brandon Stark are as follows:Steve Stark was born July 18, 1972 in St. Louis, and passed away in Washington...

Jun 20, 2013

Brenda Sue Richardson, 65 of Lake Timberline passedaway June 20, 2013. She was born March 7, 1948 in Ironton to the late Earl andBlanche (Spangler) Holbert. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Helms and brother, Richard Holbert.Brenda is survived by her husband, Larry Richardson;daughter, Stacie (James) Gideon; three grandchildren, Paige (Alex) Day, Cory Gideonand Tim Wilson;...

Jun 20, 2013

Larry Rasnic, 71 of Bismarck, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at his residence while surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones. He was born March 21, 1942 in Frankclay.He is preceded in death by wife, Janet (Stegall) Rasnic; parents, Glendell and Clarice (Talley) Rasnic; and one brother, Daniel "Dink" Rasnic.Larry is survived by chidren, Larry Wayne Rasnic, Michael...

Jun 20, 2013

Mavis Anna Harrison, 90 of Valles Mines passed awayJune 20, 2013 at St. Joe Manor. She was born January 2, 1923 in Lesterville, MOto the late William H. Reagan and Anna (Hasty) Reagan Kennedy. She was alsopreceded in death by her husband, Oman E. Harrison; two sons-in-law, WilfredDouglas and Dean Bess; grandson, Alan Douglas; four brothers, Lealen, Calvin,Edward and Frank...

Jun 18, 2013

Roberta L. (Bobbye Cole) Chapman, 53, of Sullivan,MO passed away June 18, 2013 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.She was born June 1, 1960 in Ironton to the late Robert and Juanita (Jones)Cole. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Cole, RichardCole, J.D. Cole and David Cole.Roberta is survived by four children, Nathan(Kristen) Chandler, Matthew...

Jun 13, 2013

Robert J. Stevens, 80, of Irondale, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1933 in Leadington. He served his country in The United States Army, was a member of the VFW, Local 395 ?? Iron Workers of Northwest Indiana, and worked for American Bridge Construction Company US Steel, for 47 years, and traveled,...

Jun 12, 2013

Roland David Speer, 77 of Bonne Terre passed awayJune 12, 2013 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born October 3,1935 in Braggadocio, MO to the late Manford Jacob and Opal Speer. He was alsopreceded in death by brother, Ralph Speer and two sisters, Katherine Jones andPatricia Reed. Roland was a member of IBEW #2075 and retired from...

Jun 9, 2013

Sara Lee Thompson, 91 of Leadwood, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born March 25, 1922 in Leadwood, Missouri. She was a member of the Leadwood Methodist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from the Bank Star of the Leadbelt.She was preceded in death by...

Jun 4, 2013

Mr. Ralph C. Turley, of Farmington, passed away early Tuesday morning at his Farmington residence, in the presence of family and close friends at the age of 74 years, 10 months & 9 days. Ralph was born on July 25, 1938, on Turley School Road in Ste. Genevieve County, and was the son of Bert Carlisle Turley (dec'd 1986); Iva...

Jun 4, 2013

Glenwood Steven Campbell, 60 of Herrin, IL passed away June 4, 2013. He was born December 31, 1952 in Rolla, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Campbell.He is survived by his mother, Mildred (Reed) Stotler; step-father, Claude Stotler; brother, Ronald Edward Campbell and wife Sally; step-brother, David Stotler and wife Laurie; step-sister, JoAnn Rose.Visitation will be...

Jun 3, 2013

Imogene Ruediger, 84 of Farmington passed away June3, 2013 at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born July 15, 1928 tothe late George Glenn and Mima Edith (King) Keistler. She was also preceded indeath by her husband, Kenneth H. Ruediger.Imogene is survived by one son, Mark DennisRuediger; brother, George E. Keistler and wife Norma; three half brothers,Charles, James and...

Jun 3, 2013

Rosemary Wilhelm, 87 of Bonne Terre, passed awayJune 3, 2013 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born on December 10, 1925in St. Louis.She was preceded in death by her husband, MartinWilhelm; her mother, Margaret (Hebel) Schloes; and one sister.Rosemary is survived by one son, M. Craig Wilhelmand wife Cathy; one daughter, Margaret Wilhelm; two grandsons, Craig Wilhelmand...

Jun 2, 2013

RobertQuinton, 70 of Bonne Terre, passed away June 2, 2013 at Missouri BaptistMedical Center in St. Louis. He was born February 21, 1943 to the late RobertSylvester Quinton and Neomi Marguerite (Henderson) Quinton. He was a member ofthe Leadbelt Pentecostal Church. He was a committed volunteer firefighter forover 30 years serving in both Bonne Terre and Elvins. He enjoyed the...