Obituaries

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

Raymond Morris

Raymond Morris

Jul 14, 2018

Raymond Morris Jr., 73, of Frankclay, passed away July 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 5, 1944 in Doniphan, MO to the late Raymond Morris Sr. and Virginia (Tutwiler) Morris Koblitz. He was also preceded in death by a step-father, Henry “Blackie” Koblitz

Raymond was a member of the District 9 Machinist Union.

He is survived by...

Sharon Ruth Blizzard

Sharon Ruth Blizzard

Jul 12, 2018

Sharon Ruth Blizzard, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away July 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 20, 1943 to the late Martin and Mardell (Hallemeier) Melton in St. Louis, MO. Sharon loved animals and was fond of Angels and her grandchildren.

 

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her brother Theodore Melton...

Jeffrey Lee Burkhart

Jeffrey Lee Burkhart

Jul 10, 2018

Jeffrey Lee Burkhart, 51, of Farmington passed away July 10, 2018. He was born July 17, 1966 in Fredericktown. Jeffrey retired from the State of Missouri where he worked in Information Technology for several state hospitals and prisons.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Eugene Burkhart; mother, Darlene Mae (Chamberlain) McClure; sister, Robin Burkhart.

Jeffrey is survived...

Patrick Joseph Hazlett

Patrick Joseph Hazlett

Jul 9, 2018

Patrick Joseph Hazlett, 71, of Moberly, MO formerly of Ironton passed away July 9, 2018 at North Village Park Care Center in Moberly. He was born November 11, 1946 in Ironton, MO. Patrick proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He then worked for Brown Shoe Company and Home Service Oil both in Ironton....

Carol Dinger

Carol Dinger

Jul 8, 2018

            Carol Dinger, 81, of Bismarck, passed away July 8, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born July 1, 1937, in St. Louis, to the late Harold and Catherine (Novak) Brooks. Carol was a member of the Bismarck Assembly of God Church, Bismarck VFW #6947 Ladies Auxiliary, Red Hat Society, and she volunteered at the Bismarck Senior...

Leroy Tillman Mabery

Leroy Tillman Mabery

Jul 7, 2018

 

 

            Leroy Tillman Mabery, 95 of Terre Du Lac, passed away July 7, 2018 at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He was born August 26, 1922, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ralph and Velma Aretta (Govero) Mabery. He was a member of the Flat River Church of God. Leroy was a World War II Veteran and...

Sheldon Lee Rudzek

Sheldon Lee Rudzek

Jul 5, 2018

Sheldon Lee Rudzek, 68, of Marquand passed away July 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1949 in Burlington, Colorado. Sheldon proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the United States Army and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. He was a helicopter pilot and instructor for the Army. Sheldon was...

William Henry Grundmann, Jr.

William Henry Grundmann, Jr.

Jul 4, 2018

William “Bill” Henry Grundmann, Jr.

Bill Grundmann, age 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Evelyn’s House BJC Hospice in Creve Couer, Missouri. He was born September 8, 1932 to the late William Henry Grundmann, Sr. and June (Everheart) Grundmann in St. Louis, Missouri. Bill served our country in The United States Army. Bill was a...

Leona Crocker

Leona Crocker

Jul 4, 2018

 

            Leona Crocker, 92, of Farmington, passed away July 4, 2018 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born September 23, 1925, in St. Genevieve County, to the late Theodore and Bessie Maclete (Govro) Basler. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Bismarck and in her spare time, she loved quilting.

 

            She is preceded in death by...

Betty Briley

Betty Briley

Jul 4, 2018

            Betty Briley, 74, of Wortham, passed away July 4, 2018, at home surrounded by family. She was born May 27, 1944, in Brazil, MO to the late Clyde and Ruth (Beers) Brakefield. She was a member of the Church of God in Wortham, former board member of the St. Francois County District 2 Water in Frankclay, and actively held her...

Laverne Valeck

Laverne Valeck

Jul 3, 2018

 

            LaVerne Valeck, 83, of Park Hills, passed away July 3, 2018, at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born February 25, 1935, in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Pearl (Martin) Perret. LaVerne volunteered her time at the Park Hills Senior Center delivering Meals on Wheels and St. Joe Manor, visiting with residents without family...

Michael Mclaughlin

Michael Mclaughlin

Jul 2, 2018

Mike McLaughlin, 57, of Park Hills passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February 9, 1961 in Lafayette, IN to Donald Henry and Dorothy Mae (Hartman) McLaughlin.

Mike loved his family, friends, car races and going hiking. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his sons. He was always quick to lend a hand...

Dr. Michael Edgar

Dr. Michael Edgar

Jun 29, 2018

 

            Dr. Michael Edgar, 60, of Desloge, passed away June 29, 2018 surrounded by his family.  He was born October 9, 1957, to the late Leroy and Betty Jean (Compton) Edgar.  Dr. Edgar was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge since 1986 where he was a Deacon and taught Sunday School.  A graduate of Central High...

Helen L. Naeger

Helen L. Naeger

Jun 26, 2018

Helen Lois Naeger, 83, of Farmington passed away June 26, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 6, 1934 in Ste. Genevieve. Helen was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andre and Wilhelmina (Hurst) Oberle; sister, Betty Modde; two brothers, Joe Oberle and Bud Oberle.

Helen is...

Jewel "Bub" Childers

Jewel "Bub" Childers

Jun 23, 2018

 

 

 

            Jewel “Bub” Childers, 83 of Farmington, passed away June 23, 2018, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington surrounded by his family. He was born on August 11, 1934 in Lawrence County, Arkansas to the late Memera C. and Lula Mae (Brown) Childers. Bub was a member of the Esther United Methodist Church, St. Francois Masonic Lodge...

Richard Charles Porzeinski

Richard Charles Porzeinski

Jun 23, 2018

Richard Charles Porzeinski Sr., 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 23, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  He was born February 17, 1931 to the late John and Josephine (Rekosz) Porzeinski in St. Louis. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Arlene (Rose) Porzeinski and a son, Richard Charles Porzeinski Jr.

Richard was a retired sheet...

George Clinton Skaggs

George Clinton Skaggs

Jun 22, 2018

George Clinton Skaggs, age 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He was born on August 31, 1924 to the late Doner Marshall and Nanny Katherine Marcella (Johnson) Skaggs. George was the oldest charter member of Valles Mines Worship Center. He was a part of the Teamsters local...

Sandra Kay Straughan

Sandra Kay Straughan

Jun 21, 2018

 

            Sandy Straughan, 71 of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 18, 1946, in Bonne Terre, to the late James Grimes and Juanita May (Umfleet) Grimes Ransom. Sandy was a member of the First Church of God in Esther and before her battle with cancer, she...

Terry Lee Kane I

Terry Lee Kane I

Jun 21, 2018

Terry Lee Kane I, age 55, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born April 16, 1963 to the late Franklin Delano and Florence Marie (Stricklin) Kane in St. Louis, Missouri. Terry was a hardworking man that loved to cut grass.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded...

Patricia Thomure

Patricia Thomure

Jun 20, 2018

          Pat Thomure, 92, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 20, 2018 at St. Joe Nursing Home in Bonne Terre. She was born August 12, 1925, in Flat River, to the late Robert Cecil and Iva (Haney) O’Brien. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.

          She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman...