Obituaries

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 21, 2023

Linda Pauline Ward of Annapolis, Missouri passed away January 21, 2023 in Piedmont, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 29, 1947 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Howard C. "Sambo" and Beulah (Lewis) Scaggs. On February 12, 1972 she was united in marriage to Billie "Bill" Vinson Ward. He preceded her in death on...

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 12, 2023

Brenda Gail Brewington, age 70 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on December 13, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri to Dee Douglas and Ethel Delena (Faucett) Kemp.

On June 23, 1973, in Herculaneum, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Grover...

Jan 11, 2023

Norman Lee Clark of Belleview , Missouri passed away January 11, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old. Norman was born May 14, 1936 in Parma, Missouri the son of the late Henry and Irene (Batson) Clark. On June 18, 1955 he was united in marriage to Rose Marie Askew who survives. They...

Jan 11, 2023

Judith Ann Neff of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 11, 2023 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 70 years. She was born January 8, 1953, in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late John Roger and Mary Louise (Reed) Moore. Judy is survived by her son, Lyle "Eric" Neff and wife, Susan of Indianapolis, Indiana, three grandchildren; Lena Tompkins...

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...

Jan 9, 2023

Robert Lee Yount, formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 7, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama at the age of 95 years. He was born April 30, 1927 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Marcus and FairyMae (McNabb) Yount. On February 8, 1957 he was united in marriage to Gwen Rose Hoehn who preceded him in death on August...

Jan 8, 2023

         Bill Henderson, 63, of Farmington, passed away, January 8, 2023, at Parkland Health Center.  He was born August 28, 1959, in Farmington, to the late Robert Theodore and Iris (Wisdom) Henderson. Bill loved camping, swimming in the pool, and “his girls” the chihuahuas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved spoiling his four great-grandkids with tea...

Jan 7, 2023

Richard Dale Rebstock, age 65 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri. He was born on September 2, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri to Joe Dick and Vernie Mae (Gage) Rebstock.

Those surviving include his five children – Vivian Rebstock of Herndon, Virginia, Amos Rebstock...

Jan 7, 2023

Heather Lynn Tedford of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 7, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 42 years. She was born July 31, 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Clarence "Spud" Glowczewski and Cynthia (Christie) Glowczewski of Ironton, Missouri. On November 10, 2012, she was united in marriage to Stacy Tedford who survives....

Jan 5, 2023

          DeeDee Barbarotto Bayer Klein, 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 5, 2023.  She was born October 25, 1951, in St. Louis, to the late Vincent and Lucy (Todaro) Barbarotto.  Dee Dee enjoyed painting, making jewelry and was a huge Star Trek fan, as well as a dog and horse lover.

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

Jan 5, 2023