Obituaries

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

Neil Alan Linn

Neil Alan Linn

Jan 7, 2022

 

     Neil Alan Linn, age 76, of Farmington, formerly of Taylorville Illinois, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at Festus Manor in Festus Missouri.  He was born on Sunday, December 2, 1945, in Taylorville, Illinois. Neil enjoyed flying and building RC Airplanes and had a knack for fixing anything.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Virginia...

George Rosario Ahlert

George Rosario Ahlert

Jan 6, 2022

George Rosario Ahlert, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington.  George was born on Wednesday, July 14, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William and Bernice (Jeski) Ahlert. In addition to parents, he was also preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Nancy (Hildebrand) Ahlert. They...

Mercedes Doiron

Mercedes Doiron

Jan 6, 2022

          Mercedes Doiron, 63, of Park Hills, passed away January 6, 2022, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  She was born September 24, 1958, in Jerez De La Frontera, Spain, to the late Antonio Almanza and Tomasa (Reinoso) Gallardo.  Mercedes loved crocheting, spending time with family and friends, beach vacations, shopping, and finding the best coffee shops in town.  She adored...

Charley Delane Rodgers

Charley Delane Rodgers

Jan 4, 2022

Charley Delane Rodgers, age 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre.  Charley was born on Tuesday, October 11, 1949 in Obion Tennessee. Charley was preceded in death by his parents; Charley and Mary Ruth (Cunningham Rodgers, siblings; Anna Bradsfield and Wydell Cunningham.

Charley proudly serviced his country in the Army. He...

Sue Baker

Sue Baker

Jan 3, 2022

          Sue Baker, 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 3, 2022, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.  She was born July 5, 1940, in Leadwood, to the late Glendell and Clarice (Talley) Rasnic.  Sue loved playing Bingo, listening to bluegrass music, but she was best known for her excellent cooking skills.         

          She was preceded in death by her...

Jeffery Dale Hill

Jeffery Dale Hill

Jan 2, 2022

          Jeff Hill, 50, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at his residence in Park Hills surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Monday, June 28, 1971, in Farmington, to the late James and Rose Ann (Pirtle) Hill.  He  was an over-the-road truck driver and of Southern Baptist faith.

          In addition to his parents, he was...

John Mcclure

John Mcclure

Jan 2, 2022

         Johnny “John” McClure, 59, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Parkland South Health Center in Farmington. He was born on Saturday, February 24, 1962, in St. Louis, MO.  He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Bonne Terre V.F.W. Post 6883. He enjoyed listening to country music, Swap and Shop, watching...

Sandra Kay Lee

Sandra Kay Lee

Jan 1, 2022

Sandra Kay (McGee) Lee, 70, of Desloge passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on February 13, 1951 in St. Louis, to the late Marion Jacob McGee and Shirley (Dearing) DeClue.

 Sandy was an avid collector of treasures, she loved to sing, dance and crochet. She adored her children and...

Michael Ray Looney

Michael Ray Looney

Dec 30, 2021

          Michael Ray Looney, went to his heavenly home December 30, 2021 with a smile on his face.

          Born March 22, 1949 to the late Irma Jean (Forshee) Slinkard and Ross Eugene Looney. Also preceded in death by his step-dad who raised him, James Slinkard; grandparents, Arthur and Susie Forshee and Jim and Grace Slinkard.

          Mike served 4 years in the...

Henry "Butch" Curdt

Henry "Butch" Curdt

Dec 28, 2021

Henry John “Butch” Curdt, Sr., 83, passed away December 28, 2021 at St. Francois Manor in Farmington. He was born April 20, 1938 in St. Francois County to the late Henry and Helen (Magura) Curdt.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Glenwood “Dick” Curdt; four sisters, Margaret Curdt, Marie Ivanesky, Louise House...

Ivan Paul Griffin

Ivan Paul Griffin

Dec 27, 2021

     Ivan Paul Griffin, 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, in Rock Falls, Illinois at his daughter Rhonda and Herman’s home. He was born Sunday, September 7, 1930, in Bonne Terre and was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. Ivan enjoyed living in the country, working in his garden and yard, spending...

Michael Gean Hulsey

Michael Gean Hulsey

Dec 27, 2021

Michael “Choko” Hulsey, 65, of Desloge, passed away December 27, 2021, at home surrounded by family.  He was born November 12, 1956, in Farmington, to the late Jack and Betty (Jones) Hulsey.  Michael was an advid hunter and fisherman. He loved working on motorcycles and he loved his fur baby, Petey. Michael loved his family, hearing from his brothers and...

Karen Guttormson

Karen Guttormson

Dec 24, 2021

Karen Denise Guttormson, 58, of Fredericktown passed away December 24, 2021. She was born March 6, 1963 in St. Louis to Garrett Keithly and the late Sonya (Summers) Keithly. She was a member of the Fredericktown Eagles Lodge.

Karen is survived by her husband James Guttormson; son, Josh Hendrickson and fiancé Ashley; two grandchildren, Alora and Dale; father, Garrett Keithly;...

David Anthony Mansell

David Anthony Mansell

Dec 24, 2021

David Anthony Mansell, 55, of Leadwood passed away December 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 23, 1966 in St. Charles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karon (Mansell) Anderson; his maternal grandparents whom raised him, Everette and Gladys Mansell; Aunt, Dena Hildon; uncle, Mark Mansell; father in law, Theodore (Jim) Welker Jr.

One of his...

Keith Foreman

Keith Foreman

Dec 23, 2021

Keith D. Foreman, 61, of Farmington passed away December 23, 2021. He was born January 24, 1960 to the late Albert and Vida (Moutray) Foreman. He loved spending time with his grandkids, especially his grandson Reid. Keith and Reid thought of each other as best buddies.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three sisters,...

Sandra Lynn Winick

Sandra Lynn Winick

Dec 22, 2021

Sandra Lynn (Tucker) Winick, of Farmington, passed away December 22, 2021at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri. She was born August 6, 1963 in Perryville, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Darrell “Duke" and Wilma (Heberlie) Tucker and a sister, Debra Wann.

Sandy was a member of the Crossroads First Church of God where she regularly attended.

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Frank Scheck

Frank Scheck

Dec 22, 2021

Frank Raymond Scheck, 78, of Leadington passed away December 22, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born February 20, 1943 in St. Louis. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from the Hazelwood School District as a Bus Driver and also coached girls softball.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jerry Lee Mason

Jerry Lee Mason

Dec 21, 2021

     Jerry Lee Mason, age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away at St. Joe Manor on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born Monday, April 7, 1930, in Shoffner, Arkansas to the late Lee and Edna (Bagwell) Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Joe Burr; brother, Billy Mason; sister-in-law, Carol Ward.

     He is survived by his children;...

Sharon Rose Mitchell

Sharon Rose Mitchell

Dec 21, 2021

Sharon Rose Mitchell, 77, of Farmington formerly of Leadwood, passed away December 21, 2021 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born January 20, 1944 to the late Paul and Ruby (Hays) Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Thomas Mitchell.

 

Sharon was a member of the First Church of God...

Betty Duncan

Betty Duncan

Dec 21, 2021

Betty Jo Duncan, 79, of Desloge passed away December 21, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born June 19, 1942 in Flat River, MO to the late Billy Joe and Audrey Mae (Hahn) Donnelly. Betty was an active member of the Bismarck Assembly of God and enjoyed ministering to the deaf. She loved crafting and gardening in...