Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Michael Larenson
Jun 22, 2021
Michael Anthony Larenson, 62, of Desloge passed away June 22, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born October 10, 1958 in Hannibal, MO to the late Gerald and Joy (Constable) Larenson. Mike was employed with Taylor Engineering since they opened in 1989. He was an avid St. Louis Blues fan, enjoyed hunting and...
Violet Fern Pierce
Jun 20, 2021
Violet Fern Pierce, age 77, of DeSoto, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1943 to the late Chesley and Gladys (Dodson) Ramsey.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Glenn Pierce; daughter, Connie Pierce; sons, Jerry and Daniel Pierce; siblings, Ruth Mauer, Ray Ramsey, Donald Ramsey,...
Patricia Barnhouse
Jun 20, 2021
Patricia Lee Barnhouse, age 68, passed away on June 20th, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Dale Gene Barnhouse, by a mere 10 weeks and 4 days. They would have been married 49 years on September 23rd, 2021.
Patty was a Doe Run native and was born April 11th,...
Harlyn Wayne Crandall
Jun 18, 2021
Harlyn Wayne Crandall, age 92, of Lakeland, FL, formally of St. Louis. passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at BJC, Parkland Hospital, Farmington, Missouri. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, on Friday, August 31 1928, to the late Corliss and Edith (Adams) Crandall. Harlyn proudly served his country in the United States Navy; he is a retired CPA where he...
Faye Neves
Jun 18, 2021
Faye Ruth Neves, 89, of Farmington passed away June 18, 2021. She was born July 9, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to the late Frederick and Mabel (Kausler) Shillinger.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Shillinger.
Faye is survived by her three children, Melissa LaRose (Jack), Dan Neves...
Johnny Williams
Jun 17, 2021
Johnny Williams, 75, of Desloge, passed away June 17, 2021, at Parkland Hospital North, in Bonne Terre. He was born Saturday, September 29, 1945, in Leadwood, to the late Ruth Hartzell. Johnny attended the Gospel Light Church in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one step-son, David LaBruyere.
Johnny is survived by his wife of...
Maudie Barlow
Jun 17, 2021
Maudie Barlow, 77, of Park Hills, passed away June 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Candace (Sweet) Weir. Maudie attended Eastside Church of God. She was a huge Lt. Columbo fan and she loved to read, watch the Game Show Network, and crochet. ...
Emma "Emmalou" Sophia Louise Weiss
Jun 16, 2021
Emma Sophia Louise “Emmalou” Weiss, age 17, of Farmington passed away June 16, 2021, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born March 29, 2004, in Crystal City to Neil Patrick Weiss and Angela Christel (Trautwein) Weiss.
Emma's love of being a Christian was an important part of her life. From an early age, she was an active...
Clinton "Jr" Sutton
Jun 15, 2021
Clinton Sutton, Jr., 63, of Bismarck, passed away, June 15, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 22, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to the late Clinton Charles and Edna Aileen (Dillard) Sutton, Sr. JR loved fishing, mushroom hunting, listening to music, and spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death...
William " Bill" F. Mcarthy
Jun 14, 2021
William "Bill" F. McArthy, 79, Bonne Terre, formally of St. Louis, passed away Monday June 14, 2021 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born Thursday October 23, 1941 in St. Louis, to the late George McArthy and Lucille Shackelford. Bill was retired from the Local #396 Iron Workers of St. Louis, and enjoyed traveling and going to...
Esterline Upchurch
Jun 14, 2021
Esterline Upchurch, 90, of Desloge, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 14, 2021. She was born March 8, 1931, in Walnut Ridge, AR during the Great Depression. Esterline moved to St. Louis with her family in pursuit of opportunities and met the love of her life, Melvin Upchurch. They were married on September 13, 1951. Soon thereafter,...
Norma Montgomery
Jun 13, 2021
Norma Montgomery, 90, of Park Hills, passed away June 13, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born August 15, 1930, to the late James and Effie (Carlton) Dorris. Norma was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood. She loved quilting and reading “Star” magazines.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Karen Medlin
Jun 13, 2021
Karen Medlin, 61, of Park Hills, passed away June 13, 2021, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born March 26, 1960, in Bonne Terre, to the late Raymond and Norma Ruth (Dorris) Montgomery, Sr. She was a member of the House of Praise Church of God. Karen was very active in her church, food pantry and taking...
Ingeborg Mctearnen
Jun 12, 2021
Ingeborg “Inga” M. (Prager) McTearnen, 89, of Tallahassee Fl, formerly of Terre Du Lac passed away June 12, 2021. She was born January 13, 1932 in Munich, Germany to the late Johan Anton Prager and Mathilde (Regler) Prager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Leo McTearnen; two sons, Robert H....
David Eugene Covrig
Jun 11, 2021
David Eugene Covrig, 66, Bonne Terre, passed away June 11, 2021 at St. Joe Manor. He was born January 28, 1955 in Nebraska to George and Lorraine (Logan) Covrig. David retired with 40+ years of service with the railroad, He enjoyed camping, boating, hunting, fishing and woodworking. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. David is preceded...
Shawn Benjamin Gainer
Jun 10, 2021
Shawn Benjamin Gainer, 30, of Farmington fell asleep in the arms of the lord on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born Sunday, December 30, 1990 in St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Paul and Carol (Goodrich) Gainer, grandfather Dale C. Gainer and grandmother Gladys Burris.
Shawn is survived by his daughter, Love...
Donald F Vargo
Jun 9, 2021
Donald F. Vargo Sr., age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence. Donald was born on, January 11, 1930, in Bonne Terre. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Frank P....
Estevan "Steve" Orlando Marez
Jun 9, 2021
Estevan “Steve” Orlando Marez Estevan “Steve” Marez, 80, of Bismarck, passed away June 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 3, 1940, in Colonias, NM, to the late Raymond and Aurelia “Mary” (Romero) Marez. Steve was preceded in death by brothers, Librado “Lee”, Gilbert, and Jimmy Marez; and one sister, Josie Davalos. Steve is survived by his wife,...
Johnny Edward Maness Jr.
Jun 9, 2021
Johnny Edward Maness Jr, age 61, of Steelville, passed away Wednesday, June 09, 2021, at his residence in Steelville, Missouri. He was born on Monday, October 5, 1959, to the late John E. Maness, Sr. and Mae L. Pruitt (Johnson). He was preceeded in death by his, Grandfather, Roy Henan Maness of Potosi, Missouri. Stepfather Leroy C. Johnson of Bonne...
Janet Karen Thornton
Jun 8, 2021
Janet Karen (Sanders) Thornton, 77, of Bonne Terre, MO passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born on Sunday, January 30, 1944 in Jefferson County, to the late William Sanders and Marzella Merritt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jim and Ted Sanders. Janet worked at Walmart in customer service for...
