Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Anjel Kae Mcmahon

Anjel Kae Mcmahon

Nov 19, 2012

Anjel Kae McMahon, 28 of Bismarck, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012. She was born April 15, 1984 in Festus.She was preceded in death by her sister, Charly Smalley; grandmother, Judith Willis; aunts, Lena Raymo and Brenda Lee; cousin, Corey Thompson.Anjel is survived by her husband, Randy McMahon; children, K.J. McMahon and Athena Willis; parents, Eddie and Darla (Willis) Carey;...

Linda Karl

Linda Karl

Nov 19, 2012

Linda Karl, 56 of Cadet passed away November 19, 2012 at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi. She was born October 13, 1956 in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Merz. Linda is survived by her husband, Brian Karl of Cadet; four children, Kim (Russell) Walter, Scott Arnold, Erin (Dan) Nausen, Misty Karl; mother, Ida...

Mr. Alfred "Leon" Lorentz, Jr.

Mr. Alfred "Leon" Lorentz, Jr.

Nov 18, 2012

Alfred "Leon" Lorentz Jr. of Annapolis, MO passed away November 18, 2012 at the age of 50 years. Alfred was born June 13, 1962, a son of Alfred Leon Lorentz Sr. of Annapolis, MO and Mary Ruth (Fahland) Lorentz of Ironton, MO. On January 20, 1996, he was united in marriage to Kris Deon Powers, who survives. Also surviving are...

Mary Alyce Rabaduex

Mary Alyce Rabaduex

Nov 17, 2012

Mary Alyce Rabaduex of Desloge was born February 19, 1927, and died on November 17, 2012.She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Rabaduex, her parents Alonzo and Mary Alyce LaLumondier, and eight siblings.Survivors include: Children, Jim and Jo Rabaduex of Bonne Terre, Susan and Bill VanBuren of Fredericktown, Lon Rabaduex of Brooklyn Center, MN., John and Martha Rabaduex...

Walter Jewell Stegall

Walter Jewell Stegall

Nov 16, 2012

Walter J. Stegall, 78 of Bonne Terre passed away November 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1934 in Bonne Terre, MO.He was preceded in death by parents Howard and Mazell (Easter ) Stegall; brothers Howard Eugene Stegall who served in WWII and was killed during his service in Italy, Stanford Lee Stegall, Donald J. Stegall, twin...

Wilford Bess

Wilford Bess

Nov 14, 2012

Wilford Lee Bess of Bonne Terre passed away November 14, 2012 at the age of 75. He was born August 17, 1937 to the late Ernest Lee and Lela Irene (Morris) Bess in Bonne Terre. Wilford is also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Bess. Wilford was a member of the East Bonne Terre First Baptist Church.Wilford is survived...

Ray "Shorty" Akins

Ray "Shorty" Akins

Nov 14, 2012

Ray Akins, known to most as Shorty, passed away November 14, 2012 at his residence at the age of 90 years. Ray was born May 9, 1922 in Redford, MO a son of the late Louis Oliver and Millie Jane (Thomas) Akins. Ray and his wife Fay Viola Johnson were married for sixty-five years. They were united in marriage on...

Ina Maxine Reitzel

Ina Maxine Reitzel

Nov 14, 2012

Ina Maxine Reitzel was born Feb 23, 1921 at West Fork MO to Oather Ernest and Olive Gertrude Shults Sutterfield. She departed this life on Nov 14, 2012 while residing at the Baptist Home in Ironton Mo. Maxine was the fourth of nine children born to her parents. She lived with her siblings and their parents on the family farm...

Alta Lillian Brooks

Alta Lillian Brooks

Nov 13, 2012

Alta Brooks, 91 of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Country Meadows in Park Hills.She was born May 6, 1921 in Irondale to the late William and Carrie (Helms) Sedgewick. She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Homer Craig; sons, Danny Craig and Ronnie Craig; two brothers and four sisters. Alta is survived by children, Larry...

Barbara Harter

Barbara Harter

Nov 11, 2012

Barbara (Gress) Harter, 69 of Desloge, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital.She was born December 4, 1942 in Desloge.She was a member of St. Marys Orthodox Church of Desloge. She was preceded in death by parents, Nicholas and Mary (Kondradt) Gress; and spouse, Edgar J. Harter. Barbara is survived by daughters, Marie (Braswell) Wright of Cape...

Robert Lee White

Robert Lee White

Nov 11, 2012

Robert Lee White, age 51 of Imperial passed away November 11, 2012 at Festus Manor. He was born January 19, 1961 in St. Louis. Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Susan (Ryan) White and his father, Ivan White. Lee was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church where he was very active with the music department. He...

Helen Honbeck

Helen Honbeck

Nov 10, 2012

Helen Honbeck, 92 of Park Hills passed away November 10, 2012 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born January 23, 1920 in Flat River. She and her husband Roy were the owners of Honbeck Grocery located at Lewis and St. Joe Drive in Flat River for over 29 years. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist...

Nina Marie Barnard

Nina Marie Barnard

Nov 8, 2012

Mrs. Nina Marie "Duke" Barnard passed away Thursday morning, November 8, 2012, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 67 years, 11 months & 23 days. Nina was born on November 15, 1944, in Doe Run, to James E. Hammers, and the late Nina Faye 'Powell' Hammers. Also preceding in death were: a brother, James Laudie...

Dorothy Bunch

Dorothy Bunch

Nov 8, 2012

Dorothy Bunch, 85 of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Parkland Hospital. She was born February 11, 1927.She was preceded in death by her husband William I. Bunch Jr. and parents Philip and Edna (Lookiebill) Williams.Dorothy is survived by children Edward Hutchinson (Nina) and Winifred "Winnie" Janson; grandchildren Jessie Janson, Darrell Janson (Juliet), Wendy Janson, Angel Janson;...

Mr. Robert Earl Irby

Mr. Robert Earl Irby

Nov 8, 2012

Robert Earl Irby Sr. of Bismarck, MO passed away November 8, 2012 in Desloge, MO at the age of 65 years. He was born July 24, 1947 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late James Earl and Leta Ellen (Tullock) Irby. Robert is survived by his wife, Jerry Lee Irby of Bismarck, MO, two children; Robert Earl Irby...

Caroline Diane Hahn

Caroline Diane Hahn

Nov 4, 2012

Caroline Diane Hahn age 66 of Bonne Terre passed away November 4, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1946 in Flat River to the late Wilburn and Birdeen (Tripp) Willis. Also preceding in death is a daughter, Christina Lynn Hahn. Diane was a member of the Big River Hills Eagles Aux. and she was a past attendee...

Helen Mcfarland

Helen Mcfarland

Nov 4, 2012

Helen L. McFarland, 94 of Farmington, formerly of Viburnum, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.She was born March 31, 1918 in Elvins.She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Farmington before moving to Bonne Terre. She was loved by friends and family. Sheenjoyed traveling with her husband Othal, who shared her...

Helen M. (Klob) Tripp

Helen M. (Klob) Tripp

Oct 31, 2012

Helen M. (Klob) Tripp, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at her residence. She was born Wednesday, February 28, 1934 in St. Francois County. Helen was a pillar of faith and a dedicated member of Bethel General Baptist Church. She was a Boy Scout den mother for over 12 years. One of her greatest accomplishments was after...

Helen Townes

Helen Townes

Oct 31, 2012

Helen Townes, 87 of Bonne Terre passed away October 31, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born April 10, 1925 in Hayti, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. Bass and Lillie (Prince) Phoebus; husband, Sid W. Townes; daughter, Mary Ann Townes. Helen is survived by four children, Cecil (Linda) Slavings, Debra (Carl) Barton, Gerald...

Berlene (Tiefenauer) Wright

Berlene (Tiefenauer) Wright

Oct 31, 2012

Berlene (Tiefenauer) Wright, 89 of Desloge, joined our Lord, Wednesday, October 31, 2012.She was born February 9, 1923 in Munger, Missouri to the late Walter and Alma (OBryan) Tiefenauer.Berlene was a devoted Christian and served the Lord faithfully.She was a member of First Baptist Church of Desloge and an employee for St. Joe Lead Co., for over 43 years.She worked...