Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Gene Blackwell
Oct 28, 2015
Sylvester Eugene "Gene" Blackwell, 84 of Bonne Terre passed away October 28, 2015 at Baisch Nursing Center in DeSoto. He was born February 5, 1931 in Stoney Point to the late James Sylvester and Florence (Glore) Blackwell. Gene had recently retired from his lifelong craft of carpentry. He was a member of the Pleasant View Assembly of God. In addition...
Isla Renee Zellner
Oct 27, 2015
Baby Isla Renee Zellner was born and passed away October 27, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by one brother, Angelo Santino Zellner; great-grandparents, Connie L. Hulsey and Edmond and Elsie Zellner. Isla is survived by her mother, Paige Zellner; grandmother, Jill Zellner; uncles, Liam Zellner and Jacob Zellner; great-grandfather, Charles H. Thompson; great...
William Driemeier Bollinger
Oct 27, 2015
William "Bill" Bollinger, 49, of New Orleans, Louisiana, formerly of Farmington, passed away October 27, 2015 in Louisiana. He was born April 14, 1966. Bill never met a stranger as he enjoyed all people, He refused the word CAN'T as he considered it a bad word. He enjoyed all sports, and enjoyed Fantasy Football. He was preceded in death by...
Shirley Colleen Turner
Oct 26, 2015
Shirley Turner, 80, of Park Hills, passed away October 26, 2015 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born July 17, 1935, in Elvins, to the late Charles Frederick and Amanda Jane (Murray) Chapman. She was preceded in death by one son, Paul Johnson; five sisters, Rose Ervin, Pearl Rogers, Loraine Chapman, Jeanette Chapman and Inez Eaton; three brothers,...
Jacob Stewart
Oct 24, 2015
Jacob Ryan Stewart, age 30, of Bonne Terre passed away October 24, 2015. He was born April 3, 1985 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Jane Stewart. Jacob served in the U.S. Army, he was an Iraq war veteran. He worked as an independent electrician. Jacob is survived by his wife, Kelly Stewart; parents...
Dale Geren
Oct 22, 2015
Ora "Dale" Geren, 80, of Terre Du Lac passed away October 22, 2015. He was born January 15, 1935 in Defiance, Ohio. Dale was known as an avid golfer and loved spending his time on the golf course. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Faye (Baker) Geren; brother, Kenneth Geren; sister, Ruby Schmidt; step-grandson, Michael Sizemore....
Willard Medford Rider
Oct 22, 2015
Willard Rider, 86, of Festus, passed away October 22, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 23, 1928 in Desloge, to the late Rev. John and Mattie Lucinda (Jones) Rider. Willard was a member of Desloge First Church of God. He was retired from Chrysler and loved hunting and fishing in his spare time. He...
Walter B. Griffith
Oct 21, 2015
Walter B. Griffith, 84 of Alton, formally from Farmington, passed away October 21, 2015, at Mountain View Nursing Home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 18, 1931 in Perryville Arkansas, to the late Oscar and Elsa (Moore) Griffith. Walter served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and later married Sally...
Rosalie Anne Stegall
Oct 20, 2015
Rosalie Anne Stegall, 86, of Desloge, passed away October 20, 2015 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born February 23, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Claude and Reva (Radle) Mabery. Rosalie was known as a very compassionate caregiver. In addition to her parents, Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jack Stegall; brother, Wayne Mabery;...
Granville "Mack" Mackley Miller
Oct 20, 2015
Mr. Granville Mackley "Mack" Miller passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at the Potosi Manor, at the age of 90 years, 3 months & 13 days. Mack was born July 7, 1925, in Doe Run, MO., & was the son of William Mack Miller, Sr., & Mary Esther 'Peters' Miller. Also preceding-in-death were : his wife, Helen Marie 'Usey' Miller,...
Darrell L. Jauch
Oct 18, 2015
Darrell Leslie Jauch of Park Hills, MO died peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 18, 2015. He was born August 12, 1932, in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Leslie Jauch and Ruby Leslie Jauch, who precede him in death. Darrell was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jon Jauch and Donald Jauch; two sisters, Mildred Jauch Followell...
Shirley D. Bryant, Jr.
Oct 16, 2015
Mr. Shirley D. Bryant, Jr., passed away at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau late Friday morning, October 16, 2015, at the age of 91 years 10 months & 18 days. Shirley was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Herculaneum, MO., & was the son of Shirley D. Bryant, Sr., & Elda S. 'Naumann' Bryant. Also preceding-in-death was his wife, Virginia...
Eileen F. House
Oct 15, 2015
Eileen Faye House, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away October 15, 2015 at Georgian Gardens Nursing Center. She was born March 29, 1949 in Bonne Terre to the late Melvin C. and Wilma (Ransom) Black. Eileen was a member of the East Bonne Terre Second Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Willard House; five sisters, June...
Barb Skaggs
Oct 15, 2015
Barb Skaggs, 74, of Desloge, passed away on October 15, 2015. She was born March 26, 1941, in Bonne Terre to the late Clarence James and Elvada (Nash) White. Barb was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Lawrence and Joseph Skaggs. Barb is survived by her husband Joe Skaggs; two daughters, Malinda Bone and...
Jean Horton
Oct 12, 2015
Jean Horton, 85, of St. Louis, passed away on October 12, 2015. She was born August 08, 1930, in Desloge to the late Hunter B. McDuffie and Lucy (Sisk) Dunn. Jean was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 63 years...
Carolyn Mason
Oct 11, 2015
Carolyn Sue "Tootsie" Mason, 77, of Desloge, passed away October 11, 2015. She was born on April 29, 1938, in Leadwood to the late Lester L. and Ola (Mosier) Green. She was a member Centenary UMC of Bonne Terre. She was owner/operator of Carolyn's Coiffeurs. She was a licensed realtor in Texas and Missouri. She was preceded in death by...
Mark E. Czapla
Oct 10, 2015
Mark Edward Czapla, 60, of Mineral Point passed away October 10, 2015. He was born November 29, 1954 in St. Louis. He loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Czapla; wife Robin (Puckett) Czapla; son, Marky Czapla. Mark is survived by his mother, Carolin (Geers) Czapla; two children, Stephanie Kaiser and husband Dale...
Larry D. King
Oct 10, 2015
Larry David King, 75, of Desloge passed away October 10, 2015 at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 25, 1940 in Esther to the late Cicero and Geraldine (Cash) King. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Gary King and nephew, Greg Rawson. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a...
Rose Mary Scott
Oct 9, 2015
Rose Mary Scott, 70, of Bonne Terre passed away October 10, 2015. She was born December 12, 1944 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was a member of Nativity of Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Desloge. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Moser. Rose is survived by six cousins; David (Rosalia) Kohut, Stephen Kohut, Mickey (Sandy) Moser, Paul...
Henrietta Skaggs
Oct 9, 2015
Henrietta Skaggs, 73, of Farmington passed away October 9, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1942 in Steele, Missouri. She was a member of Valles Mines Worship Center and loved children. She retired as the head nutritionist at Farmington School District. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Howell; mother, Regina (Turnage) Burgett and step-father...
