Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Sarah Jeanette Harper
Dec 30, 2004
Mrs. Sarah Jeanette Harper passed away early Thursday morning, December 30, 2004, at the Parkland Hospital, South, in Farmington, at the age of 89 years, 8 months & 22 days. Sarah was born on April 8, 1915, in Farmington, to Tony Sutherland & Elva 'Biggs' Sutherland. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Thomas A. Harper (on Aug. 17, 1986);...
Brenda Joyce Jost
Dec 28, 2004
Brenda Joyce Jost passed away on Tuesday evening, December 28, 2004, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 43 years, 2 months & 4 days. Brenda was born on October 24, 1961, in Riverside, California. She was preceded-in-death by her father, Ferrel George "Joe" Jost, on Oct. 10, 2003. Survivors Include: Her mother, Linda Joyce...
Lloyd E. Sprenkel
Dec 23, 2004
Mr. Lloyd E. Sprenkel, of Farmington, formerly of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday morning, December 23, 2004, at the Camelot Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 76 years, 3 months & 16 days. Lloyd was born in Quinter, Kansas on September 7, 1928, & the son of Charles & Mary 'Jones' Sprenkel. He was also preceded-in-death by: his...
John Frederick Houck
Dec 20, 2004
Mr. John F. Houck passed away early Monday morning, December 20, 2004, at the St. Francois Manor Nursing Home, in Farmington, at the age of 39 years, 11 months & 25 days. John was born on December 25, 1964, in St. Louis. John was preceded in death by his father, James Clarence Houck (1976). John is survived by: His MOTHER:...
Juanita M. Roberts
Dec 16, 2004
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Mrs. Juanita Myrtle Roberts passed away on Thursday morning, December 16, 2004, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 83 years, 6 months & 16 days. Juanita was born on May 31, 1921, in Leadwood, MO., to William Thomas McClard & Cora Ellen 'Jackson' McClard. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Edward Everett Roberts, Jr. (Dec. 4,...
Joel W. Botkin
Dec 14, 2004
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Mr. Joel W. Botkin passed away Dec. 14, 2004, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 84 years, 4 months & 1 day. Joel was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Centerville, to Warrany O'Donnell Botkin & Lesie 'Sherrill' Botkin. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 Sister, Wilma Conway & 1 Brother, Willard Botkin.
Joel was a member of...
Birdie L. Hedgecorth
Dec 11, 2004
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Mrs. Birdie L. Hedgecorth passed away Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab Center, in Hollister, MO., at the age of 87 years, 6 months & 15 days. Birdie was born April 27, 1917, in St. Francois County, & was the daughter of Harlan Martin Oelsen & Nancy Ellen 'Jones' Oelsen. Also preceding...
Baby Girl Faith Coleman
Dec 10, 2004
Baby Girl Faith Coleman was stillborn, December 10, 2004, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, in Crystal City, Missouri. Faith was preceded by: Great-Grandparents, Wm. & Gertrude Burns; Henry & Sadie Jennings; Ruth Coleman & Robert Hellon. Grandfather, Marvin Burns. Faith is survived by: her Parents, James & Tammie 'Burns' Coleman, of Farmington, Missouri; Grandparents: Mary Jane Burns, of Farmington; Jim &...
Ruby Irene Bloom
Dec 8, 2004
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Mrs. Ruby Irene Bloom passed away December 8, 2004, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 78 years, 1 month & 11 days. Ruby was born October 27, 1926, at Ste. Genevieve County, MO., to the late James Cheslie Head & Edith 'Martin' Head. Also preceding in death were: 1 Sister, Ethel Head,...
Eugene L. Graham
Dec 3, 2004
Mr. Eugene Lawrence Graham, of Mahomet, IL., & formerly of Libertyville, MO., passed away Dec. 3, 2004, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL., at the age of 78 tears, 8 months & 7 days. Eugene was born March 26, 1926, in Libertyville, MO., to Raymond Chester Graham & Antonia Elizabeth 'Detring' Graham. Gene served in the US Army from Nov....
Verna R. Ladassor
Dec 2, 2004
Mrs. Verna R. LaDassor passed away at her Farmington residence Thursday, December 2, 2004, at the age of 88 years, 2 months & 16 days. Verna was born September 18, 1916, in Uniontown, Missouri, to John & Lydia 'Frentzel' Mehner. She was also preceded in death by: her husband, Gray Reese LaDassor, (1980); 2 Sisters & 1 Brother. Verna was...
Ruby Ruth Loker
Dec 1, 2004
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Mrs. Ruby Loker passed away December 1, 2004, at the Southbrook Skilled Care Nursing Home, Farmington, at the age of 82 years & 21 days. Ruby was born on Nov. 10, 1922, in Madison County, MO., to Robert T. Tharp & Eunice 'Hale' Tharp. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Paul P. Loker (Jan. 6, 2000);...
Frank I. Ballard
Nov 30, 2004
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Mr. Frank I. Ballard passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at the St. Francois Manor Nursing Home, Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 11 months & 3 days. Frank was born on Dec. 27, 1911, in Libertyville, to James C. Ballard & Elizabeth M. 'Kiepe' Ballard. He was also preceded-in-death by: 1 Brother, Lynn Ballard; 2...
Frankie L. Koenig
Nov 30, 2004
Ms. Frankie L. Koenig passed away on Tuesday evening, November 30, 2004, at the Camelot Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 2 months & 21 days. Ms. Koenig was born on September 9, 1927, in New Madrid County, Missouri, to Frank Harper & Ruby Lee 'Gipson' Harper. She was also preceded-in-death by her husband, Clarence Leroy...
Melvin "Mel" A. Benham
Nov 12, 2004
Mr. Melvin A. "Mel" Benham passed away Nov. 12, 2004, at his daughter Virginia's residence in Dowagiac, Michigan, at the age of 89 years, 6 months & 3 days. Mel was born on May 9, 1915, to Charles C. Benham & Sarah Jane 'Shannon' Benham. Also preceding-in-death were: his 1st wife (of 37 years), Myrtle Virginia 'Reynolds' Benham; his 2nd...
William Norman Harris, Sr.
Nov 4, 2004
Mr. William N. "Bill" Harris, Sr., passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 88 years & 4 days. Bill was born on Oct. 30, 1916, in East Hampton, Mass. to George & Jebieda 'Mikaloska' Harris. Also preceding were: his 1st wife, Mildred 'Lorre' Harris (1989) & 1 Granddaughter, Scarlet Rose Klemp. Bill was:...
Phyllis Ruth Schnebelen
Oct 30, 2004
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Mrs. Phyllis R. Schnebelen passed away Oct. 30, 2004, at MARMC, Farmington at the age of 87 years, 1 month & 18 days. Phyllis was born Sept. 12, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Joseph Schnebelen, (1994); 2 Daughters: Kay Breden Schnebelen (1977) & Renee Margaret Watkins (2003).
Phyllis was a member of...
Freddie E. Hughes
Oct 27, 2004
Mr. Freddie E. Hughes, of Tampa, Florida, passed away October 25, 2004, at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 83 years, 4 months & 29 days. Freddie was born on May 26, 1921, in St. Louis, MO., to Jesse V. Hughes & Virginia L. 'Scott' Hughes. Freddie was a US NAVY Veteran of...
Barbara Ann Elam
Oct 27, 2004
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Mrs. Barbara Ann Elam passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 53 years, 2 months & 20 days. Barbara was born Aug. 7, 1951, in Joliet, IL., to Elmer & Violet 'Harneck' Rehberg.
Barbara attended the Delassus Baptist Church.
Survivors Include: Her HUSBAND - Dale Elam, of Park...
Dorothy Jane Reeves
Oct 26, 2004
Mrs. Dorothy Jane Reeves passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 26, 2004, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 89 years, 2 months & 2 days. Dorothy was born on August 24, 1915, in Jackson, Missouri, to Lynn Francisco Ross & Maude 'Wharton' Ross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin M. Reeves. Dorothy...
