Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Hilda Bernice Stricklin
Jul 11, 2016
Hilda Bernice Stricklin, was born August 15, 1922, at Desloge. She passed away July 11, 2016, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Asa and Cecil Mae Phares; her husband, Arlie Vernon Stricklin; siblings, Christine Batson, Leroy “Jim” Phares, Charlene “Ping” Smart and Marvin “Bud” Phares; and niece, Denise...
Norman Arthur Hensley
Jul 11, 2016
Mr. Norman Arthur Hensley passed away early Monday morning, July 11, 2016, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor Nursing Home, at the age of 89 years, 5 months & 7 days. Norman was born on February 4, 1927, in Pevely, MO., & was the son of Marvin Arthur Hensley and Nellie Edith 'Silkett' Hensley. Also preceding in death were: his wife, Julia...
Larry Shaner
Jul 11, 2016
Larry Shaner, 78, of Farmington, passed away July 11, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born January 24, 1938 in Frankclay, to George Elmo and Allie Gladine (Wilkinson) Shaner. Larry was a retired Boilermaker at Nooter Corporation for 42 years, a member of Pinecrest Nazarene, and a faithful volunteer at Parkland Hospital for 16 years. Larry loved to...
Virginia Lee Rasnic
Jul 10, 2016
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Mrs. Virginia Lee Rasnic passed away Sunday evening, July 10, 2016, at the Arbors at Maple Brook, in Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 7 months & 20 days. Virginia was born on November 20, 1923, in Granite...
Betty Jean Gault
Jul 9, 2016
Betty Jean Gault of Kirkwood, Missouri passed away July 9, 2016 at the age of 78 years. She was born January 7, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late William Wesley and Grace Arabelle (Wortham) Womble. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Danny Eugene Gault. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Smith of St....
Deerae Hale
Jul 8, 2016
DeeRae Hale, 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 8, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on May 21, 1956 in Riverside, California to Howard Waller and Mary (Benson) Thurman.
She was preceded in death by one son, Toby Joe Robart.
DeeRae is survived by her husband, Dwight J. Hale; two...
Pearl L. Hutchings
Jul 7, 2016
Pearl L. Hutchings, 85, of Arnold, formerly of Desloge, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Woodland Manor in Arnold. She was born Wednesday, February 4, 1931 to the late Major M. and Irene (Smith) Carver. In addition to her parents Pearl was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Charles R. Hutchings; four brothers and three...
Michelle Tiefenauer
Jul 7, 2016
Shelly Tiefenauer, 53, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 7, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born December 1, 1962 in Bonne Terre, to James and Betty (Coffman) Greene. Shelly was a member of the Frankclay Nazarene Church and was an accomplished photographer. She will be missed by all who know her.
She was preceded in...
Mary E. Gray
Jul 6, 2016
Mrs. Mary E. Gray of Farmington, & originally from Bald Knob, Ark., passed away July 6, 2016, in Farmington. Born June 24, 1941, to Elbert & Charlotte Washam. Also preceding in death were: 2 brothers, John & Lloyd Stevens; a sister, Doris Taylor & a precious grandson, Lucas Kane Mason.
Mary leaves her loved ones to cherish in her...
Bonnie Jean Hayes
Jul 6, 2016
Bonnie Jean Hayes passed away July 6, 2016 in Ironton, Missouri at the age of 63 years. She was born on January 25, 1953 in Ironton, Missouri, daughter to the late Asa and Mazel (Pennington) Poinsett. On December 22, 1990 she was united in marriage to John Hayes who survives. Also surviving is a son Greg Wencker of Bonne Terre,...
Milburn L. Schrum
Jul 5, 2016
Milburn L. “Boxie” Schrum, 93, of Bismarck, passed away July 5, 2016 at Parkland Health Center. He was born May 27, 1923, in Desloge, to the late Grover and Flora (Tiefenauer) Schrum. Milburn was employed for 41 years at Doe Run Company. He loved to play bass fiddle, and guitar in the local area dance bands.
He was preceded in...
Paul "Clubber" Clark
Jul 4, 2016
Paul “Clubber” Clark, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1960, in Granite City, IL, to the late Paul Norman and Mary Elizabeth (Fields) Clark. Paul enjoyed motorcycles and always attended the annual Blessing of The Bikes in Park Hills. He worked 7 years for the Park Hills Police Department...
Carrie Eulene Lancaster
Jul 4, 2016
Eulene Lancaster was the daughter of Freeman and Cora (Hayes) Carver. She was born on April 10, 1925 in Slayden, Tennessee. Her siblings consisted of Lloyd Carver, Larry Carver, Jake Carver Virginia McKinney, Jeannette Clemons, Sue Mader and Georgia Counts who survive and Tommy Carver, J.W. Carver, Jimmy Carver, Mary Lee Wall and Annabelle Street who preceded her in death....
Frances Oder
Jul 2, 2016
Frances Oder, 82, of Desloge passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was born Friday, September 15, 1933 to the late Andrew and Lova (Harris) Payne. She graduated from Missouri Beauty School in 1961. Frances volunteered every Christmas to cook for veterans and helped with breakfast at the Elk’s Lodge for many years. She loved to play Bingo.
In addition...
Dean Kenuam
Jul 1, 2016
Dean Kenuam, age 51 of Hannibal, Missouri passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Levering Regional Health Care Center in Hannibal. He was born on February 26,1965 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Bobby Joe Sr. and Diane Marie (Parsons) Kenuam. Dean is survived by his mother - Diane Kenuam of Park Hills, Missouri; uncle - Frank...
Partricia Jean Day
Jun 30, 2016
Mrs. Patricia Jean Day passed away early Thursday morning, June 30, 2016, at St. Joe Manor, in Bonne Terre, MO., at the age of 85 years, 6 months & 25 days. Patricia was born Dec. 5, 1930, in Waukegan, IL., & was the daughter of Rolf Amundsen, Sr., and Elda 'Norberg' Amundsen. Also preceding-in-death were, 1 sister, Joyce Amundsen and...
June Marie Farmer
Jun 30, 2016
June Farmer, 85, of Park Hills, passed away June 30, 2016 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born May 9, 1931 in Desloge, to the late Goff and Lovie (Eaton) Forshee. June was a loving and sacrificial mother who cared deeply for her children. She loved volunteering and was recognized by the State of Missouri for her efforts....
Marion Austin Aubuchon
Jun 29, 2016
Marion Austin AuBuchon, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away June 29, 2016 at St. Joe Manor. He was born August 8, 1926 in Bonne Terre. Marion proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Blanche (Rawson) AuBuchon; wife,...
Michael Mason
Jun 28, 2016
Mike Mason, 77, of Leadwood, passed away, June 28, 2016, at Parkland Health Center South, surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1939, in Wortham, to the late Marvin and Zelma (Rasnic) Mason. Mike retired from AT&T, was a past member of the West County School Board for 12 years, and a member of the Leadwood United Methodist...
Thelma 'Jeanie' Marler
Jun 27, 2016
Thelma Jean "Jeanie" Marler, age 70 passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at her brothers home near Silva, Missouri. She was born February 23, 1946 in Shook, Missouri, a daughter of Thomas Jackson and Vivian Roxie (Johnson) Leach. On October 17, 1982 in Silva she was united in marriage to Gilbert Marler, he preceded her in death on April...

