Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mary L. Pettus
May 4, 2013
Mary Pettus, 78, of GraniteCity, IL passed away May 4, 2013 at her home after an extended illness. She was born October 19, 1934 in Advance, MOto the late Evert and Elsie (Green) Plumb.She married Walter J. Donnie "Curly" Pettus May 12, 1955.Mary is survived by herhusband, 2 daughters: Sandra Yager and Pamela Guidy: 2 sons: Larry and Terry Pettus....
Leroy Spradling
May 4, 2013
LeroySpradling, 67 of Desloge, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born June 14, 1945in Bonne Terre. Leroy served his country in the Marines during the Vietnam Conflict.He was a member of Desloge Chamber of Commerce and acted as Treasurer forover 25 years, active in Labor Day Picnic Committee and Desloge...
Maretta Laplante
May 4, 2013
Maretta Jean Dye LaPlante passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 in Park Hills at her Mother-in-Laws home surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Captain James A. Dye; Grandmother, Alma Irene Marler; nephew, Lance Dye. Maretta was born on April 10, 1951 in St. Louis, MO.She is survived by her mother, Henrietta...
Ruth Pinkston
May 3, 2013
Mrs. Leona Ruth Pinkston passed away Friday morning, May 3, 2013, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Illinois, at the age of 91 years,7 months & 24 days. Ruth was born on September 9, 1921, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Marvin J. Patterson and Cora Mae 'Straughan' Patterson. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Shelton Pinkston (June 26, 1985),...
Ruth Stegall Hunt
Apr 30, 2013
Ruth E. Stegall Hunt, 85 of Bonne Terre passed awayApril 30, 2013 at St. Joe Manor. She was born December 3, 1927 in Bonne Terre.She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella andthe Bonne Terre Eagles. She was preceded in death by her parents, James H.and Lena C. (Benham) Patterson; first husband, Leo Stegall; second...
Irvin L.Smitty Smith
Apr 30, 2013
Irvin L. "Smitty" Smith, 91of Ozark, formerly of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He was born Wednesday, October 5, 1921 in Flat River. Smitty served his country during WWII in the Air Force. He was a member of Cantwell Baptist Chruch where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. He owned and orperated...
Virginia Marie Simmons
Apr 29, 2013
Mrs. Virginia Marie 'Hausner' Simmons passed away early Monday morning, April 29, 2013, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 2 months & 22 days. Virginia was born on February 7, 1929, in Lemay, Missouri. She was preceded-in-death by: her parents, Stephen and Agnes 'Callahan' Hausner, her husband, Robert Eugene Simmons (Dec. 7,...
Martha Mildred (Dunlap) Green
Apr 28, 2013
God has just called a precious, special angel back to him in heaven, our mom, grandma, great and great great grandma, sister, aunt, friend Martha Mildred (Dunlap) Green on April 28, 2013 at the age of 93.She is at peace now resting with God, our dad, Leslie, Cory, infant James and other family and friends who have already entered heaven....
Donald E. Hurtgen
Apr 28, 2013
Donald Edward Hurtgen, 71 of Desloge, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Country Meadows.He was born November 5, 1941 in Desoto, and later served his Country in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. Donald retired from Doe Run Company after 23years.Locally he served 30 years with the Fire Department, mostly in Bonne Terre. Donald also drove the Church van for...
Marion Ruth Flaton
Apr 27, 2013
Mrs. Marion Ruth Flaton passed away Saturday evening, April 27, 2013, at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center, Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 2 months & 18 days. Marion was born on February 9, 1931, in St. Louis County, Missouri, and was the daughter of Joseph Schaffer and Irene 'Walter' Schaffer. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Jacob Frank Flaton,...
Joe Stocker
Apr 26, 2013
Joe Stocker, age 76, of Bonne Terre, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 26, 2013. During his sixteen years of surviving cancer, he was blessed with many miracles. He was born August 23, 1936, in St. Louis and later served his country in the United States Air Force. Joe retired from Manufacturers Railway in October, 1996 and...
Millie A. Willis
Apr 25, 2013
Miss Millie Adeline Willis passed away late Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2013, at Farmington Community Manor at the age of 87 years, 1 month & 7 days. Millie was born on March 18, 1926, in Ste. Genevieve County, and was the daughter of James Henry Willis & Cora Bessie 'Robinette' Willis.
Millie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...
Emogene M. Schwartz
Apr 25, 2013
EMOGENE M. SCHWARTZ, 88, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, formerly of Red Bud, passed away at 7:25 pm, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was born to the late Albert and Flossie (nee Ball) Wiegard on November 27, 1924 in Garnavillo, Iowa. Emogene married Delmar J. Schwartz on February 6, 1947 at Prairie du...
James E. Wade
Apr 20, 2013
James E. Wade, 96, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. Mr. Wade worked at St. Joe Lead as a machinist for 43 years, where he was active in the Steel Workers Union. A lifelong member and supporter of the Flat River Christian Church, Jim held many positions, including deacon, elder, trustee, and...
Raymond Wampler
Apr 19, 2013
Raymond Wampler, 72 of Desloge passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 31, 1940 in Esther, MO. Ray served as music and youth minister at the First Baptist Church of Park Hills for many years. He also served in several area Baptist and Methodist churches in the same capacity throughout the years. He was...
Earl Squirrel Lawson
Apr 19, 2013
Earl L. "Squirrel" Lawson, 80 of Bonne Terre passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born March 5, 1933 in Bonne Terre to the late Harvey L. Lawson and Charlotte M. (Pierce) Lawson Ort. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Rosemary Myers. Earl is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy (Christopher) Lawson;...
Danna M. Clark
Apr 18, 2013
Danna M. Clark, 54 of Valles Mines passed away April 18, 2013. She was born January 12, 1959 in St. Louis to the late William J. and Lorraine E. (Breammer) Clark. Danna is survived by two children, Timothy J. Clark of Arnold and Suann (Mrs. Steve) Jones of Valles Mines; two sisters, Robin (Mrs. Richard) Belcher of Manchester and Michelle...
Elizabeth Pearletta Altevogt
Apr 16, 2013
Mrs. Elizabeth Pearletta Altevogt passed away Tuesday night, April 16, 2013, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis County, at the age of 74 years, 9 months & 10 days. Elizabeth was born on July 6, 1938, in Illinois, and was the daughter of Robert Crawford and Lilly Mae 'Arnold' Crawford. Also preceding-in-death were: her husbands, James Filkins, Guy Lipe...
Kenny Ray Parker
Apr 12, 2013
Kenny Ray Parker, 30, passed away April 12, 2013. He was born on February 8, 1983 in Farmington.He was preceded in death by his parents Kenny Joe and Angela (Mabery) Parker.Kenny is survived by his children Clayton Parker, Dakota Parker, and Leviana Parker; grandmother Janet Parker; two sisters Shannon Armes and Jessie Feller.Visitation is Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 11:00...
Anna Mae Lauer
Apr 12, 2013
Anna Lauer, 83 of Park Hills, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at NHC Healthcare of Desloge.She was born June 11, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Harley and Elizabeth Ellen (Lawrence) Davidson. She was a member of Wortham Church of God and Leadington VFW Women Auxillary.She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Carl Lauer,...
