Obituaries

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

Claudia Siglock

Claudia Siglock

Sep 7, 2021

          Claudia Siglock, 68, of Farmington, passed away September 7, 2021, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  She was born October 17, 1952, in St. Louis, to the late Ernest and Dolores (Zeiser) Siglock.  Claudia enjoyed several activities such as baking candy, embroidering, fishing and especially playing Bingo.  She loved spending time with her children and was a very proud grandma...

Marge Jauch

Marge Jauch

Sep 6, 2021

Margaret Lou Sandage Jauch slipped peacefully from this life on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the age of 90 years and 9 days.  She was born on August 28, 1931 in Steele, MO, the daughter of Ervin William and Myrtle Ann Gower Sandage, both of whom preceded her in death.  

Growing up on a farm in Wardell, MO with...

Mark Higginbotham

Mark Higginbotham

Sep 6, 2021

Mark Wade Higginbotham, 54, of Farmington passed away September 6, 2021 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born June 6, 1967 in Festus to the late William Higginbotham and Cynthia Ann (Boyer) O’Neal. Mark was a long-time commercial electrician and belonged to the I.E.C. He loved his job and was a perfectionist with his work. His wife...

Dale Wayne Newcomer

Dale Wayne Newcomer

Sep 6, 2021

Dale Wayne Newcomer, 68, passed away Monday September 6, 2021 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He is proceeded in death by his parents Grover Newcomer and mother Florence (Overberg) McBride and one daughter Angela Eichhorn. Dale was a native of Bonne Terre, Missouri and was born Thursday March 12, 1953.

Dale is survived by his daughter Lisa Newcomer of St. Louis,...

Sharon Norma Jean Weiler

Sharon Norma Jean Weiler

Sep 4, 2021

Sharon Norma Jean (DeClue) Weiler, 67, of Ste. Genevieve passed away September 4, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born January 31, 1954 to the late Walter and Stella (Cain) DeClue. Sharon enjoyed painting, drawing, hunting , fishing, and her chickens.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Charlie Burnia; daughter,...

Stephen Keith Brune

Stephen Keith Brune

Sep 3, 2021

Stephen Keith Brune, 72, of Farmington passed away September 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 14, 1948 in Bonne Terre to the late Donald and Vera (McDaniel) Brune. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Brune.

Stephen was a well-known local car salesman, working for various local car dealers for over 40...

Herb Beck

Herb Beck

Aug 31, 2021

Herbert William Beck of Farmington, passed away on August 31, 2021 at Parkland Hospital, Farmington, Missouri at the age of 80.  He was born May 27, 1941 to late William Lee Beck and Ruth (Kellogg) Beck in St. Louis, Missouri.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Grace Groh Bollman; foster parents, L....

Sonny Waller

Sonny Waller

Aug 30, 2021

          Sonny Waller, 79, of Desloge, passed away August 30, 2021, at his residence.  He was born June 10, 1942, in Piedmont, to the late Ernest and Elsie Virginia (Usery) Waller.  Sonny graduated from Desloge High School Class of 1962 and later served his country in the United States Navy.  He is a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge,...

Kyleen Kay Stotler

Kyleen Kay Stotler

Aug 30, 2021

          On Monday August 30, 2021 Kyleen Kay Stotler, loving daughter, sister and niece passed away at the age of 48. Ky was born on January 4, 1973 to Roger Stotler and Dorothy (Gillette) Stotler.

 Ky loved being around children, she lived through them and had a giant contagious smile. Her favorite color was purple she loved flowers. One of her...

Jared Robert Pruitt

Jared Robert Pruitt

Aug 30, 2021

          Jared Pruitt, 39, of Leadwood, passed away August 30, 2021.  He was born August 30, 1982, in Farmington, to Loyd Robert Pruitt and Anna Louise (McMullan) Wilkinson.  Jared was a member of the River Worship Centre, he loved to play guitar and was an avid reader.  He loved spending time with his wife and daughters.

          He was preceded in death...

Romona Joyce Kane

Romona Joyce Kane

Aug 29, 2021

Romona Joyce “Mona” Kane, age 62, of Farmington, passed away, Sunday August 29, 2021, at Parkland South in Farmington Missouri. She was born on Friday, February 20, 1959, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Mona was a proud member of the Hope Baptist Church in Farmington, Missouri. She enjoyed making crafts in her spare time also loved spending time with her loving...

Jason Ryan Graves

Jason Ryan Graves

Aug 27, 2021

Jason Ryan Graves, 50, of Park Hills, passed away August 27, 2021 at his residence.  He was born October 24, 1970 in Farmington to Dickie and Renee (Rasnic) Graves.

Jason was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Renee (Rasnic) Graves.

Jason was a 16 year employee with the Doe Run Company, currently working in Mine #29. He was an...

Fred Beck

Fred Beck

Aug 27, 2021

Fredrick Leo Beck, 90, of Festus passed away August 27, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born July 19, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Leo Fredrick and Helena Marie (Eichburg) Beck. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

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

Kaleb Scott Politte

Kaleb Scott Politte

Aug 27, 2021

     Kaleb Scott Politte, age 38, of Farmington, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City.  He was born on Friday, April 8, 1983, in Farmington to Dooley and Slick (Loughary) Politte. 

     Kaleb attended First Baptist Church of Desloge and was employed with the City of Bonne Terre as head waste water operations since 2018.   ...

Cindy Benscoter

Cindy Benscoter

Aug 24, 2021

Clara L. “Cindy” Benscoter, 64, of Farmington passed away August 24, 2021 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born September 16, 1956 in St. Louis. Cindy enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, fishing and camping.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lawson; three brothers, Terry Lawson, Denny Littrell and Donny Littrell; two sisters, Trisha Guynes and Ada Hedrick.

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Clarice Wion

Clarice Wion

Aug 23, 2021

Clarice Edna Wion, 103, of Farmington, MO passed away August 23, 2021 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, MO. She was born October 17, 1917 in St. Louis, MO to the late Edward and Lulu Hoeffner. She was a member of the Farmington Presbyterian Church. Clarice was a wonderful homemaker. She loved going to church and also enjoyed sewing, leather tooling...

Stacy Lynn Wheeler

Stacy Lynn Wheeler

Aug 23, 2021

Stacy Lynn (House) Wheeler, age 50, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away, Monday August 23, 2021, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis Missouri. She was born on March 3. 1971, in Farmington, Missouri to Willard and Eileen (Black) House.

Stacy loved helping others, she never met a stranger. Stacy enjoyed reading books.

 She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Gary Gerstenschlager

Gary Gerstenschlager

Aug 22, 2021

          Gary Gerstenschlager, 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 22, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  He was born July 23, 1939, in Bonne Terre to the late Alvin Emmett and Reva Francis (Pipkin) Gerstenschlager.  Gary was a member of the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Bonne Terre for over 40 years and often attended The Harvest Christian...

Shirley Shannon

Shirley Shannon

Aug 21, 2021

Shirley Jean Shannon, 84, of Farmington passed away August 21, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. She was born September 19, 1936 in Farmington to the late Kash Herman Lunsford and Isabelle (Newberger) Lunsford. Shirley was the youngest of nine children, all of whom preceded her in death, five sisters, Margaret Welch, Nellie Roberts, Roberta Willhite, Irene Kennon,...

Allen Baranovic

Allen Baranovic

Aug 20, 2021

           Allen Gerald Baranovic, age, 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital.  He was born on Monday, April 24, 1961, in St. Louis to the late Allen L. and Beverly J. (Wilkson) Baranovic.  Allen was the minister of Bonne Terre Church of Christ, where he served for 11 years and loved his church family. ...