Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Wanda Ruth Gerdemann
Oct 20, 2014
Mrs. Wanda Ruth Gerdemann, 85, passed away Oct. 20, 2014, at Presbyterian Manor. Cremation has been accorded and private inurnment will be at a later time at the Lippstad-Friedens Cemetery in Warrenton, MO.
Wanda was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Columbia, MO., the daughter of Arch & Theo Ellen (Ballew) Estes. She graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, in...
Darwin Langley
Oct 19, 2014
Darwin "Chucker" Langley, of Park Hills, passed away October 19, 2014, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born June 17, 1934 in Esther. He loved to hunt and fish. When he talked on the CB Radio he was known as the "Pepsi Man". He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie (Bennett) Marshall and husband Seibert;...
Elizabeth "Betty" Rennie
Oct 19, 2014
Elizabeth June Rennie, known to most as "Betty" passed away October 19, 2014 in Ironton, MO at the age of 84 years. She was born June 12, 1930 in Graniteville, MO the daughter of Charles Watt Rennie and Lucy "Viola" (Anderson) Rennie. Betty is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Charles Daniel and Carol Rennie of Ironton, MO. She is...
Terry Wayne Cagle
Oct 19, 2014
Terry Cagle, 59, of St. Louis, passed away October 19, 2014 at St. Alexius Hospital. He was born July 16, 1955 in St. Louis and later served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley (Gibson) Ramsey. Terry is survived by his two daughters, Jessica Cagle and Valerie Virgin; one granddaughter, Lillian...
Denny Ray Montgomery
Oct 18, 2014
Denny Ray Montgomery Denny Ray Montgomery, 67, of Terre Du Lac passed away October 18, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 6, 1947 in St. Louis to the late Paul and Vivian (Smith) Montgomery. Denny was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline (Keeley) Montgomery. Denny was a Vietnam Veteran, he proudly served with the United States Army....
Gary L. Porterfield
Oct 18, 2014
Gary Lee Porterfield , 73, of Bonne Terre passed away October 18, 2014 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born January 4, 1941 in Poplar Bluff to the late Albert Lee and Laura (Howard) Porterfield. Gary was employed with Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years. He retired as the chief clerk of the Desoto Shop. He was a faithful member...
Frank G. Mack
Oct 16, 2014
Frank G. Mack of Ironton, MO passed away October 16, 2014 at his residence at the age of 79 years. He was born August 2, 1935 in Iron Mountain, MO the son of John Clarence and Lee Nora (Biggs) Mack. On December 30, 1960 he was united in marriage to Mary Irene Kulongoski who survives. To this union four daughters...
Robert R. Golaszewski
Oct 15, 2014
Robert Raymond Golaszewski, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away October 15, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born August 16, 1950 in East St. Louis to the late Tony and Gisella (Wilfinger) Golaszewski. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He later retired from Southwestern Bell after 32 years. Robert is survived by his wife,...
William David Feezor, Sr.
Oct 14, 2014
Mr. William David Feezor, Sr., passed away Tuesday evening, October 14, 2014, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 11 months & 7 days. William was born on November 7, 1936, in Farmington, and was the son of William Oscar "Jack" Feezor and Ruby 'Laws' Feezor.
William was a US ARMY Veteran, a Dairy Farmer and a retired...
Hilda E. Ketcherside
Oct 10, 2014
Mrs. Hilda E. 'Lewis' Ketcherside, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, in Farmington, at the age of 90 years, 4 months & 13 days. Hilda was born May 27, 1924, in Iron County, MO., and was the daughter of Luther Lewis and Pearl 'Warren' Lewis. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, Earl Ketcherside; 2 sisters - Macy Skaggs & Hazel Helvey;...
Deborah E. Briley
Oct 9, 2014
Deborah Elaine (Boyster) Briley, 58, of Leadwood passed away October 9, 2014. She was born July 13, 1956 in St. Louis. Deborah loved and cared for her animals dearly. She is survived by her husband, Roger Briley of Leadwood; three children, Christopher Briley of Farmington, Donna Seward (Donald Britton) of Leadwood, Margaret (Dave) Cunningham of Bismarck; four grandchildren; brother, Leslie...
Bill J. Davis
Oct 9, 2014
Bill J. Davis, 87, Farmington passed away October 9, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 25, 1927 in Calp, Arkansas. Bill was a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association, the Hopewell Masonic Lodge #239 in Lesterville, and was also a Rotarian for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion William...
Virginia Laverne Wells
Oct 8, 2014
Virginia Wells of Irondale, passed away October 8, 2014 at Washington Medical Center in Potosi. She was born October 4, 1939 in Greenville, to the late Elmer and Goldie (Clark) Mosier. Virginia was a loving mother, wife and enjoyed going to yard sales. She is preceded in death by two sons, Randy Wells, and Steven Wells; two brothers, John Mosier...
Henrietta Elsie Bahr
Oct 8, 2014
Henrietta Bahr, 94, of St. Louis, left her beloved family to be with the angels, October 8, 2014. She was born October 6, 1920 in St. Louis, to the late George and Elsie Juenger. Henrietta was a member of the St. Louis Bell Club and Gateway Senior Citizen. She was a loving wife to husband, Alfred O. Bahr; a dear...
Bonnie Lee Graham
Oct 8, 2014
Bonnie Lee Graham of Ironton, MO passed away October 8, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 88 years. She was born September 28, 1926 in Waynesville, MO the daughter of Luther and Belle (Farris) Ousley. On February 3, 1945 she was united in marriage to Herbert Graham who survives. To this union two children were born; Donna Faye...
Dell Marler
Oct 8, 2014
Dell Wayne Marler, 53, of Bonne Terre passed away October 8, 2014. He was born October 19, 1960 in Flat River to the late Earl Linn and Rose Mary (Hall) Marler. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Viola Ellis and Tina Marler. Dell is survived by two brothers, Robert Marler and wife Barbarasue of Bonne Terre, Earl...
Chester Dewayne Lawson
Oct 7, 2014
Bo Lawson, 63 of Desloge, formerly of Leadwood, passed away October 7, 2014 at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born August 28, 1951 to the late Lindell Gerald and Melba (Mayberry) Lawson. Bo was a longtime member of Leadwood Fire Department. He is preceded in death by parents; and one brother, Edward Lawson. Bo is survived by one...
Jamie Kathleen Sykes
Oct 7, 2014
Jamie Kathleen (Elliston) Sykes (55) of Middlebrook, MO, died on 7 Oct,2014 in St Louis, MO following a brief hospitalization after a long illness. Jamie was born 3 Sep 1959 in Hugo, CO and was the youngest sister to 6 brothers who all loved her fiercely. Jamie married Allan Sykes on 12 May 1979; they enjoyed the past 36 years...
Kenneth Merrill Chapman
Oct 5, 2014
Mr. Kenneth Merrill Chapman passed away Sunday morning, October 5, 2014, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis County, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, 8 months & 18 days. Ken was born on January 17, 1948, in Kennett, Missouri, and was the son of Drexel Chapman and Dorothy O. 'Hardin' Chapman.
Ken was a member of Farmington ELKS...
Dennis R. Cochran
Oct 5, 2014
Mr. Dennis R. Cochran passed away early Sunday morning, October 5, 2014, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 64 years, 11 months & 1 day. Dennis was born on November 4, 1949, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Louis Cochran (dec'd 1994), and Leota 'Ebrecht' Cochran (dec'd 1979). Also preceding-in-death...
