Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mike David
Oct 10, 2022
Michael "Mike" Joseph David, age 73, of Desloge was born on Wednesday, July 27, 1949, in Bonne Terre to the late Horace Earl and Ima June (Colson) David.
Mike worked over 40 years in the transportation industry. He drove for Healthcare Transportation Systems for 15 years and then went on to work for Schnucks where he retired with over 25...
Kenneth 'Ken" Earl Crocker
Oct 9, 2022
Kenneth Earl "Ken" Crocker, 89, of Park Hills, passed away October 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born May 3, 1933, in Bonne Terre, to the late Winfred and Mable (Harris) Crocker. Ken worked at Dow Chemical in Pevely for 33 years. He was in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean War...
Norbert Gregory Wagner
Oct 8, 2022
Norbert Gregory Wagner, age 90, of French Village passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Evelyn’s House hospice in Creve Coeur. He was born on January 13, 1932, in the St. Louis area to the late Joseph and Margaret (Schmaltz) Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life for 51...
George Warren Mendenhall, Jr.
Oct 8, 2022
George Warren Mendenhall, Jr. 76 of French Village, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Ste. Genevieve County Hospital surrounded by his children. George was born December 10, 1945, in Charlottesville, Virginia the son of George and Mary “Molly” Mendenhall, Sr.
He is survived by his sister, Mary “Molly” Suling and her husband Jeff Suling; three adult children, daughter,...
Jim Tate
Oct 8, 2022
James “Jim” Tate, age, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. James was born on Monday, January 11, 1954, in St. Louis to the late Sam and Gladys (Saale) Tate.
Jim served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre....
Jessie Mae Shirley
Oct 7, 2022
Jessie Mae Shirley, 78, of Ironton passed away October 7,2022 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born July 1,1944 in Clarkton, MO to the late Amery and Dessie (South) Branch. She was a member of the Iron Mountain First Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a grandson Kyle Steffen, and a...
Hank Cartee
Oct 6, 2022
Henry "Hank" Cartee, age, 84, of Cross, South Carolina, a former sheet metal worker superintendent passed away October 6, 2022. Hank was born on November 21, 1937, in Elvins to the late Jesse L. and Velma Mable Cartee. Hank was an Air Force Veteran during the Korean Conflict and then went on to become a sheet metal worker in 1982.
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Wayne Crouch
Oct 4, 2022
Wayne R. Crouch, 74, of Farmington passed away October 4, 2022. He was born July 18, 1948 in Bonne Terre to the late Louie and Rowena (Flanery) Crouch. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Farmington VFW Post 5896.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...
Margaret Ruth Gore
Oct 4, 2022
Margaret Ruth Gore, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 4, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. She was born January 18, 1949, in St. Louis, to the late Harry Clifford and Roxie Margaret (Hulsey) Skaggs. Margaret was a 27-year employee at Kroger’s Grocery Store in Leadington. She enjoyed her retirement by camping, fishing, watching scary movies, crafting, playing...
Shirley Lee Thurman
Oct 3, 2022
On Monday, October 3, 2022, Shirley Lee Thurman, age 81 passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Shirley was born on Saturday, March 6, 1941, in Farmington. Shirley’s life was one of serving others. Upon graduating from Esther, Missouri High School in 1958, she entered the St. John Hospital Nursing program in St. Louis, Missouri. After her graduation...
Helen Marie Schrum
Oct 2, 2022
Helen (Sieberg) Schrum, age 94, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sunday, August 19, 1928, in Cape Girardeau to the late Walter Henry and Julia Beatrice (VanAusdoll) Sieberg.
Helen was a member of Grace Ministries in Chester, IL. She retired from Centerville Township Hospital where she worked...
Leon Epley
Sep 29, 2022
Leon Epley, 93, of Williamsville, passed away September 29, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1928, in Williamsville, to the late Hugh and Pearl (Gilbert) Epley. Leon served his country in the Korean War. He was of Baptist faith and a member of VFW #6883 in Bonne Terre. Leon loved fishing, hunting and gardening.
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Carl Moeser
Sep 28, 2022
Carl Moeser, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1944, in St. Louis to Carl Wilfred and Minnie Catherine (Egbert) Moeser.
Carl proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a machinist with Orchard Printing Company. He enjoyed playing video games, watching all...
David Mcfarland
Sep 27, 2022
David Vernon McFarland, 73, of Desloge, passed away September 27, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born August 23, 1949 to Amos and Betty (Fleming) McFarland. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was a salesman with Fabick Cat in Fenton for 28 years. Dave was a member of Mineral Area...
Donald Paul "Donnie" Jones
Sep 24, 2022
Donald Paul “Donnie” Jones was born June 21, 1944, at Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Paul D. and Martha Louise (Counts) Jones. He died on September 24, 2022. Don was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated from Desloge High School in 1962 and worked at Edmonds Electric in Desloge for 57 years. He helped...
Daniel Scott Engler
Sep 23, 2022
Daniel Scott Engler, age 62, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. Danny was born on Wednesday, July 27, 1960 in St. Louis, to the late George and Marjorie (Amsden) Engler. Danny proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard, he was a custodian for many...
Kyle Mayerhoffer
Sep 21, 2022
Kyle Albert Mayerhoffer, 36, of Bonne Terre passed away September 21, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 23, 1985 in St. Louis. Kyle was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed playing and watching all kinds of sports. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the two special children in his life...
Larry Sumner
Sep 21, 2022
Larry Francis Sumner, 77, of Farmington, passed peacefully on September 21, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at Cedarhurst of Farmington, Missouri after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Larry was born October 22, 1944 in St. Louis, the middle son of the late Dorothy Anna Winn and Lester Ernest Sumner.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years,...
Dorothy Mckee
Sep 20, 2022
Dorothy McKee, 79, of Watauga, Texas, formerly of Esther, passed away September 20, 2022. She was born November 12, 1942, in Cantwell, to the late James Othel McDaniel and Helen Beatrice (Douglas) McDaniel-Walker. Dottye’s most recent church affiliation was with Twin Oaks Baptist Church in Keller, TX. She enjoyed talking on the phone, but her love was her family, friends...
Joan E. Mcwilliams
Sep 18, 2022
Joan Elizabeth McWilliams, 83, of Desloge, passed away September 18, 2022, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, in Farmington. She was born July 1, 1939, in Patton, to the late Jack and Minnie Henson. Joan was a member of First Church of God in Desloge. She was an avid Cardinal fan and Indiana Pacer fan. She loved quilting, knitting, and cooking big...
