Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Harry Ward
Jul 19, 2020
Harry Ray Ward, Jr., also known as "Uncle J" age 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at St. Joe Manor. He was born on June 3, 1937, in St. Louis. Harry proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea. He retired from the railroad, then worked for many years with the Salvation Army...
Carolyn Hall
Jul 19, 2020
Carolyn Hall, 79, of Leadwood, passed away July 19, 2020, at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born May 14, 1941, in Bonne Terre, to the late Howard “Zip” William and Geraldine “June” Pearl (Morris) Boyer. Carolyn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leadwood.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Barbara Gregoroski and James...
Venieta Barnes
Jul 19, 2020
Venieta F. Barnes, 77, of Farmington passed away July 19, 2020. She was born January 12, 1943 in Fredericktown. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Fredericktown. Venieta was a very talented artist, especially with her painting on ceramics.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Pauline (Sellards) Hale; son, Kevin Lee Barnes;...
Kimi Bohnenkamp
Jul 16, 2020
Master Chief Kimi Bohnenkamp USCG Ret, age 57 of Desloge, Missouri. passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis, Missouri. She was born January 20, 1963 in Redmond, Oregon.
She is survived by her husband, John Bohnenkamp; parents, Daniel and Susie Helms; children, Danielle Bushnell, Rhen Bushnell, Morgan Raby, Austin Raby and Sarah Berry (Jon);...
Heather Martin
Jul 15, 2020
Heather Renee Martin, age 36, of Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 26, 1984 to Gary Lloyd and Karen Ann (Salsman) Martin in San Diego, California. Heather enjoyed the outdoors, riding her bicycle, and was an avid animal lover especially fond of her goose named Miracle. Heather had a way of connecting...
Loretta Brundege
Jul 13, 2020
Loretta Marie Brundege, 92, of Farmington passed away July 13, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born April 27, 1928 in Washington, MO. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. Loretta was a self-taught artist. She was an avid hunter and loved fishing with her three sisters. She also enjoyed playing...
Lisa Kalawaia
Jul 12, 2020
Lisa Kalawaia, 59, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 12, 2020, at Mercy St. Louis South. She was born June 10, 1961, in Desloge, to the late William and Thelma (Hulsey) Basler. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills and proudly served her country in the United States Army.
She was preceded in death...
Helen Jennings-Cash
Jul 11, 2020
Helen Cash, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 11, 2020, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. She was born December 31, 1932, in Flat River, to the late Joseph L. and Dolores G. (Greer) Windle. Helen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Park Hills, where she was treasurer for many years and a member of T.O.P.S. She...
Betty "Lu" Godin
Jul 9, 2020
Betty Godin, 88, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Edwardsville, IL passed away July 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1931, in Irondale, to the late Louis Webster and Minnie Belle (Berry) Lashley. Betty attended Bonne Terre Church of God and worked for Mallinkrodt and retired after 40 years. She enjoyed fishing, singing, playing cards, cooking, animals,...
Vance Holland, Sr.
Jul 9, 2020
Vance Delbert Holland, Sr., 90 of Farmington passed away July 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1929 in Strawberry, Arkansas to the late Varner and Darzie (Watson) Holland. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Paula J. Gray; siblings, Don Holland, Doris Montgomery, Virginia Lindsey, Verlean Spiers, Vonda Algier.
Vance is survived by his...
Melba Jean Bertelsmeyer
Jul 9, 2020
Melba Jean “Jean” (McClain) Bertelsmeyer, age 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence. Jean was born August 21, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William Dewey and Mae (Clark) McClain. Jean attended Church of God in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, and going out to eat. Jean loved her grandchildren dearly.
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Kenneth Klemp
Jul 8, 2020
Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Klemp, 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 8, 2020. He was born May 30, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to the late Wallace and Myrtle (Hubbard) Klemp. Also preceding him in death was his son, Gary Klemp; granddaughter, Rose Klemp; sister, Joan Rhoads; two brothers, Loren Klemp and Randall Klemp.
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Don Nowak
Jul 7, 2020
Donald “Don” William Nowak, age 85, of Terre Du Lac, passed away July 7, 2020, at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Don was born December 5, 1934, to the late George and Dorothy (Pelzl) Nowak in East St. Louis, Illinois. Don was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a fourth degree Knights of Columbus member out of...
Shirley Jean Jennings
Jul 7, 2020
Jean Jennings, 72, of Park Hills, passed away July 7, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born December 11, 1947, in Farmington, to the late Charles and Josephine (Emily) Franklin. Jean was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ira “Joe” Jennings in...
James "Moe" Franklin
Jul 5, 2020
James Franklin, 58, of Park Hills, passed away July 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born January 9, 1962, in Festus to James and Eilleen (Robertson) Franklin. James was a member of the Bismarck Assembly of God.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eilleen Franklin; siblings, Sharon Marie Franklin and Calvin Province.
James is survived by his...
David Carl Ketcherside
Jul 4, 2020
David Ketcherside, age 68, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his residence. David was born on Thursday, May 22, 1952, in Sabula to the late Glen “Mutt” Ketcherside and Bernice Iva (Hughes) Drennon. David served his country in the United States Army and later became a carpenter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Arlene Rozell Roberts
Jun 28, 2020
Arlene Roberts, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 28, 2020 at St. Joe Manor, in Bonne Terre. She was born May 25, 1933, in Harrisburg, IL to the late Ralph Waldo and Florence Jules (Dupire) Seibert. Arlene was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre and worked as the branch manager at First Federal Savings and...
Eugene "Gene" (Smooth) Russell Johnson
Jun 27, 2020
Eugene “Gene” (Smooth) R. Johnson, age 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1939 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Frank Russell and Martha K. (Kunze) Johnson. Gene was also proceeded in death by his loving wife Paula (Kliessle) Johnson.
Gene loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles and his family...
Kenny Eugene Pace
Jun 21, 2020
Kenneth Eugene Pace, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born June 19, 1942 in Festus, Missouri to the late William Jackson and Valerine Gertrude (Boyer) Pace. Kenny loved his grandkids, fishing and camping. He enjoyed game shows and devoted prayer time every day. Kenny proudly served ...
Laurie Jenkerson
Jun 21, 2020
Laurie Jenkerson, 50, of Farmington, passed away June 21, 2020 at Parkland South in Farmington. She was born July 16, 1969, in Farmington, to Johnny and Jean (Slade) Jenkerson. Laurie was a 1987 graduate of Farmington Senior High School and a member of the Nazarene Church in Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Jenkerson; grandparents,...
