Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Jan 30, 2023

Larry D. Schlicher, 79, life-long resident of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1943, to the late Edward and Odette (Schmeltz) Schlicher in St. Louis, Missouri. He was also preceded in death by his parents and brother, Walter Schlicher.

He is survived by 2 daughters; Angela (Ryan) Neal and...

Jan 28, 2023

Thelma Mae (Talley) Rawlins, age 80, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sunday, March 1, 1942, in Potosi, to the late Russell and Thelma Frances (Hays) Talley.

 Thelma was a member of Flat River Church of God. She retired from East Missouri Action Agency and loved being able help...

Jan 28, 2023

Ida Mae (Gray) Sampson, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 98 at St. Joe Manor. She was born on Tuesday, September 9, 1924 in Mobile, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar L. and Minnie Leah (Mason) Gray; son-in-law, Robert L. Shands, Sr.; grandson, Robert Shands, Jr.; two great-grandsons, Anwar...

Jan 26, 2023

          Brian Forrester, 43, of Park Hills, passed away January 26, 2023.  He was born August 11, 1979, in Farmington, to Kevin Ray and Rebecca Ann (Mahurin) Forrester.  Brian was a member of the New Heights Church of Park Hills.  He loved sprint cars, dirt bike racing, and especially the St. Louis Blues Hockey Team.

          He was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2023

          Rose Neel, age 95, of Riverview, Florida formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Sun City Center Hospice House in Ruskin, Florida. She was born on Sunday, August 7, 1927, in Valles Mines to the late Walter Griffin and Mary Elizabeth (Nash) Pratte. Rose was a retired hairdresser and was a member of Eastern Star #166....

Jan 25, 2023

          Paul Hedgcorth, 88, of Desloge, passed away January 25, 2023, at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills.  He was born June 16, 1934, in Leadwood, to the late George Mont and Gladys Marie (Welker) Hedgcorth, Sr.  Paul was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, as well as a huge Mizzou Tiger...

Jan 24, 2023

 

          John Dane, 67, of Park Hills, passed away January 24, 2023, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  He was born February 11, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to the late Claude William and Zelda Lorraine (Wray) Dane.  John was a member of the Living Water Community Church in Desloge and Former President of the United Steal Workers Local.  He enjoyed...

Jan 23, 2023

          Norman Mason, 92, of Park Hills, passed away January 23, 2023, at Parkland South in Farmington.  He was born December 17, 1930, in Bonne Terre, to the late Carl O. and Mary Sarepta (Rhodes) Mason.  Norman lived in Esther and after graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army, in 1951.  While he was stationed at Fort Carson...

Jan 23, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Kramer left this life and walked through the Pearly Gates of Heaven Monday, January 23, 2023, in his home with his children and his niece at his bedside.  Steve was born June 25, 1953, to the late Joe and Cecelia Kramer. 

Steve attended St. John Apostle Catholic Church in Bismarck, with his brother, Danny, when his health...

Jan 23, 2023

Ronald W. Strauser, of Farmington, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born on January 28, 1945, to the late Harry and Lucille (Shults) Strauser. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Strauser and step-grandson, Adam Joseph Howard.

Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army Rangers.  He was...

Jan 20, 2023

         Denise Pingel, 60, of Leadington, passed away January 20, 2023.  She was born October 8, 1962, in Farmington, to the late Frankie Eugene and Joyce Lee (Thomure) Johnson.  Denise loved horses, enjoyed a good laugh and especially loved spending time with family and friends.

          She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dennis Johnson; and nephew, Phillip E. Shepherd.

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Jan 16, 2023

          Margaret Nadine Blyzes, 88, of Bismarck, MO departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2023.  She was born Thursday, December 20, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, MO.  She later married her lifetime love, Arthur H. Blyzes, on May 13, 1963, sharing all the good and bad of life on this earth, until his departure in October of 2009.  Margaret Nadine lived...

Jan 14, 2023

Catherine Droney, age 75, of Irondale, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on Tuesday, May 27, 1947, in St. Louis to the late Louis and Lucille (Barton) Zilch. Catherine worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  She enjoyed fishing and started a mini zoo at her home for her grandchildren to...

Jan 14, 2023

          Ken Lawrence, 83, of Desloge, passed away January 14, 2023.  He was born September 15, 1939, in Reform, Missouri, to the late Floyd and Reba (Perry) Lawrence.  Ken enjoyed tending to his yard and garden and cherished every moment with his family and friends.  Ken worked as a meat cutter at Kroger, for 43 years, before his retirement. 

He...

Jan 13, 2023

          Curt Davis, 61, of Festus, passed away, Friday, January 13, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital.  He was born on Monday, October 16, 1961, in Bonne Terre to Bobby Ray and Madonna (Bales) Davis. Curt proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was currently employed with K. A. Pazdera Trucking and was a Reserve Deputy with the St....

Jan 13, 2023

John Oscar Kekec of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 88.

John was born February 10, 1934 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Edith Pugh and John Frederic Kekec.  He is survived by Mary Kekec, his wife of 66 years; sister, Ramona Dayhoff; children, Ed (Bev), Stan (Cindy), Donna Wayne (Mark),...

Jan 13, 2023

Granville “Tut”  Tullock, 85, of St. Louis formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away January 13, 2023, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born October 17, 1937 in Irondale to the late Everett and Pearl (McIntyre) Tullock. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Kuehl.

Granville enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. He loved to...

Jan 13, 2023

Ruth Marie Reetz, of Desloge, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on Sunday, June 25, 1939 to the late Edward and Dorothy (Krenz) Helmke. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Christopher Reetz. Ruth was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church...

Jan 10, 2023

Stanley Roy of Farmington passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the age of 69. He was born on Saturday, February 17, 1953 to the late Thomas E. and Anna Marie (Pashia) Roy. Also, Stanley was preceded in death by his in-laws, Junior and Shelba (Lucas) Odle; one son, William Roy; step-daughter, Amy Lou Strauser; brother, Joseph I. Roy; brother...