Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
John Russell Martin
Jun 20, 2018
John “Russ” Martin, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 26, 1933 to the late Howard G. Martin and Gertrude P. (Perry) Pollard.
Russ proudly served our country in the United States Navy and was a Korean War Veteran. He was a...
William Leonard Koester, Sr.
Jun 19, 2018
William Koester, 86, of Bonne Terre passed away June 19, 2018 at NHC healthcare in Desloge. He was born March 5, 1932 in East Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Burl A. “Bat” and Jesse Viola (Morris) Koester.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Reva Fern (Henson) Koester; daughter, Kathy...
Donald Robert Olsen
Jun 18, 2018
Donald R. Olsen, 76, of Bismarck, MO passed away June 18, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. He was born July 16, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. A graveside service was held at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington, MO.
Mike Marshall
Jun 16, 2018
Michael Marshall, 52, of Desloge passed away June 16, 2018, at Lake Wappapello. He was born November 24, 1965 in Bonne Terre, to the late Finis and Faye (Rickman) Marshall.
Mike worked for the Missouri Dept. of Corrections for 31 years where he retired as the Maintenance Supervisor. He was currently employed with U.S. Tool. Mike loved to fish,...
Lee Anthony Kohler
Jun 13, 2018
Lee A. Kohler, 74, of Terre Du Lac passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at Parkland Health Center from complications due to pancreatitis. He was born on July 18, 1943 to the late Lee Anthony Kohler Sr. and Edna Courteway.
Lee loved his family, friends, and fishing. He loved people and in return they loved him. He was one...
Patricia Christine Richardson
Jun 9, 2018
Pat Richardson, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away June 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 12, 1934 in Cantwell, Missouri to the late Walter Edgar and Nellie Eunice (Weible) Mull. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and Bonne Terre Lions Club. She was also a Past Matron Mineral Chapter #260 Order...
Willard "Bill" Ray Mackley
Jun 9, 2018
Willard Ray “Bill” Mackley, 80, passed away June 9, 2018 at his family farm surrounded by his friends and family. Bill was born April 21, 1938 at Bonne Terre to the late Willard Andrew Mackley and Virgil Rose (Richardson) Mackley Hubbard. On June 7, 1958 he married Georgia Ann (Vallo) Mackley who preceded him in death July 7, 2015.
Bill...
Rickey Quevreaux
Jun 8, 2018
Rickey Quevreaux Sr., 62, of Bonne Terre Missouri passed away on Friday June 8, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1956 to the late Clarence Robert Quevreaux and Myrtle Kathryn Hartzell in Webster Groves. Rickey was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church and took pride in raising money for different causes he believed in....
Jacklyn Ronning
Jun 6, 2018
Jacklyn Ann Ronning, 86, of Farmington passed away June 6, 2018.
Per Jacklyn’s specific request a private graveside service will be held at a later date at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington. Arrangements are under the direction of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home – Taylor Chapel in Farmington. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com
Edwin Mount
Jun 6, 2018
Edwin Mount, 99, of Leadwood, passed away June 6, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born June 5, 1919, in Iron Mountain, to the late Marma James and Florence Charlet (Province) Mount. He was a member at Irondale Methodist Church, Farm Bureau Board member, Soil and Water Conservation, U.S.D.A, and County Extension Board.
He was preceded...
Barbara Douglas
Jun 6, 2018
Barbara Douglas, 83, of Festus, passed away June 6, 2018. She was born September 6, 1934 in Leadwood, to the late Orvil and Anna (Yancheck) Douglas. Barbara liked to do crossword puzzles and word finds.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Orville Douglas and survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from...
Paul Oder
Jun 6, 2018
Paul “Peck” Oder, 86, of Park Hills, passed away June 6, 2018 peacefully at his home. He was born August 11, 1931, in Flat River, to the late Landon and Mary Emma (Ervin) Oder. Paul served his country in the United Stated Army and Navy. He is a member of the Desloge Parkview Freewill Baptist Church and...
Tommy Baker
Jun 5, 2018
Thomas David Baker Tommy Baker, 52, of Desloge, passed away, June 5, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born January 30, 1966, in Bonne Terre, to David and Linda (Bates) Baker. Tommy was a devoted friend and relative. He was a sports fanatic who loved the Cardinals, playing his guitar, and visiting with family and friends. He attended...
Alice F. Gonz
Jun 3, 2018
Alice Faye Gonz, 80, of Farmington passed away June 3, 2018. She was born January 20, 1938 in Minnith, MO. Alice was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Deward “D.J.” and Ruby (Winebarger) Coffelt; sister, Norma L. Hamor.
Alice is survived by her husband, Walter A. Gonz; daughter,...
Eddie Lowell Smith
Jun 2, 2018
Eddie Lowell Smith, 86, of Farmington, passed away June 2, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born August 19, 1931 in Farmington to the late Leonard William and Myrtle Ellen (Cox) Smith. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Dale Smith; grandson, Jeremiah David Smith; 3 sisters, Norma Doris Wichman, Wanda Laverne Pipkin, Mary Ellen Abernathy; and...
James Lewis Todd
Jun 1, 2018
James L. Todd, 59, of Farmington passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born Sunday, May 17, 1959 in Edinburg, IN to the late Lewis and Wanetta (Buchanan) Todd. Also preceding in death is his brother, Tony Todd. James served his country 7 years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Tech...
Walter Weiler, Jr.
May 31, 2018
Walter Weiler, Jr., 89, of Ste. Genevieve passed away May 31, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born October 20, 1928 in Bonne Terre. Walter was a member of Little Vine Baptist Church. He loved to go crappie fishing, hunting and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Raymond Weiler, Sr. and Elba Gwendolyn (McCord) Weiler;...
Jennettia Burcham
May 31, 2018
Jennettia Burcham, 97, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka, KS. She was born May 1, 1921 in Chaffee, MO. She was the second of five children born to Benjamin Emmett and Sophia (Hallie) Park Watkins. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death.
She married Lloyd Franklin Burcham in 1946. He passed away in 1985.Jennettia...
Michael Benoist
May 30, 2018
Mike Benoist, 71, of Frankclay, passed away May 30, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 5, 1947, in Frankclay, to the late Thomas and Imogene (Mayberry) Benoist. Mike was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge. Mr. Benoist proudly served his country with the Army from 1971 to 1975. Following that service he...
Alvin Nipper
May 29, 2018
Alvin Nipper, 80, of Desloge, passed away May 29, 2018 at his home. He was born October 25, 1937 in Belgrade, to the late Alonzo and Hazel (Martin) Nipper. Alvin was a former member of Gumbo Assembly of God and a member of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with family....
