Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Geraldine Chiles
Mar 31, 2013
Mrs. Geraldine Chiles passed away late Easter Sunday afternoon, March 31, 2013, in Granite City, Illinois, at the age of 78 years, 9 months & 29 days. Geraldine was born on June 2, 1934, in Annapolis, Missouri, and was the daughter of Daniel Russell & Thelma 'Stevens' Russell. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Charlie Richard Chiles (2004); and 2 brothers...
Rachael Wesbecher
Mar 29, 2013
Rachael Wesbecher, 21 of Park Hills, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. She was born on Wednesday, March 11, 1992 in Farmington, Mo.She was preceded in death by her grandfather Bill Wesbecher and great-grandmother Phyllis Awishus.Rachael is survived by her parents Curtis and Michelle Wesbecher;two brothers Jeremy Wesbecher and wife Sara and Andrew Buckholtz; one sister Kristen Killian.Visitation is Monday...
Edgar Wisdom
Mar 29, 2013
Edgar Wisdom Edgar Cleo Wisdom, 76, of Farmington passed away March 29, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1936 to the late Edgar James and Lillian (Smith) Wisdom. Edgar was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Farmington. He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Cowell. Edgar is survived by his...
Emogene "Jean" Lewis
Mar 29, 2013
Mrs. Emogene "Jean" (Young) Lewis, age 82, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, March 29, 2013, at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born the daughter of the late Milford & Reva (Eaton) Young, on April 12, 1930. She was married on Sept. 25, 1948, to the late John Carl Lewis, Jr. Jean was also preceded...
Robert Paulbob Alexander
Mar 28, 2013
Robert Paul "Bob" Alexander age 85, passed away Thursday March 28, 2013 at his residence. Robert was born March 31, 1927 to the late John Henry and Lucille (Stricklin) Alexander.Also preceding is his wife, Mamie Louise (Davison) Alexander; daughterin infancy; son, Paul Alexander; two grandsons, Paul Alexander, Jr. and Kevin Nash.Robert attended Primrose Baptist Church. He is survived by children,...
Karen Kurosz
Mar 28, 2013
Karen Michelle Kurosz, 53, of Bonne Terre passed away March 28, 2013 at de Greeff Hospice House. She was born January 31, 1960 in St. Louis. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Maloney and her sister, Sherry.Karen was a member of the Farmington Church of the Nazarene.Karen is survived by husband, Ronald Kurosz of Bonne Terre; mother,...
Carolyn Rankin
Mar 28, 2013
Carolyn Rankin, 73 of Farmington, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 11, 1940 in Memphis, TN. She was a member of the Open Door House of Prayer and was known to all as a great cook and house keeper.She was preceded in death by parents, Wade and Brady (Taylor) Jackson; four children, Dawn...
Marcella Marler
Mar 27, 2013
Marcella Marler, 94 of Leadwood, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at her residence. She was born November 1, 1918 in Frankclay. She was a member of Overland Eastern Star #313, for over 50 years.Marcella was preceded in death by parents, Henry Orville and Bertha (Whaley) Compton; husband, Homer Marler; brothers, Paul, Gerald, Norman, Ronald, Robert, and Henry Orville Compton...
Carl L. Wamble
Mar 26, 2013
Mr. Carl Wamble passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 26, 2013, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 5 months & 24 days. Carl was born on October 2, 1930, in Leadington, Missouri, to Clarence Wamble and Nannie 'Ferguson' Wamble. Also preceding-in-death were a sister, Doris Hughes and a brother, Melvin Wamble.
Carl was a faithful member...
Mabel D. O'Farrell
Mar 24, 2013
Mrs. Mabel D. 'Gray' O'Farrell passed away Sunday morning, March 24, 2013, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 5 months & 8 days. Mabel was born on October 16, 1928, in Elvins, Missouri, and was the daughter of Grover Gray and Martha 'Sullivan' Gray. Also preceding-in-death were: 3 sisters - Edna Williams; Oletta...
Vernetta Joann Burch
Mar 24, 2013
Mrs. Vernetta Joann Burch passed away Sunday night, March 24, 2013, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 73 years, 1 month & 1 day. Vernetta was born on February 23, 1940, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Vernon T. Babb (dec'd 1991) & Ruby Louise 'Barnhart' Babb (dec'd 2003). Also preceding-in-death was a...
Linda Harper
Mar 23, 2013
Linda HarperLinda J. Harper, 51 of Park Hills passed away March 23, 2013 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born January 28, 1962 in St. Louis. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Madeline DeClue and brother, Larry DeClue.Linda is survived by her husband, William R. Harper; father, Lawrence...
Edward Elmo King
Mar 22, 2013
Mr. Edward Elmo King passed away Friday evening, March 22, 2013, at the Country Meadows Nursing & Rehab Center in Park Hills, at the age of 95 years, 7 months & 14 days. Edward was born on July 8, 1917, in Iron County, MO., & was the son of William Thomas King & Pearl M. 'Hickman' King. Also preceding-in-death was...
Lisa (Thomlison) Hash
Mar 22, 2013
Lisa Ann (Thomlison) Hash, age 51, of Desloge passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 at St. Anthonys Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1961 in Ironton. She worked for Quality Health Care for over 27 years. Lisa was very loving and known to always have a smile. She is survived by her mother, Juanita (Boomershine) Thomlison of Desloge; father,...
Chester Carrow
Mar 16, 2013
Chester Carrow, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away March 16, 2013 at his residence. He wasborn January 16, 1925 in Bonne Terre to the late Zeno and Anna (Thompson)Carrow. Also preceeding in death is his wife, Glenda (Roux) Carrow; son, JamesCarrow; brothers, Zeno Carrow and George Carrow.Chester served his country in the United States Army during World War II, he...
Mildred Kean
Mar 15, 2013
Mildred Kean, 84 of St. Charles passed away March 15, 2013 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born July 20, 1928 in Hiram, MO. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in St. Charles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Esther (Durham) Dorsey; husband, James Harrison Kean; daughter, Linda (Kean) Jackson; son,...
George Carr
Mar 15, 2013
George Carr, 69 of Terre Du Lac passed away March 15, 2013. He was born July 25, 1943 in Jefferson City. He owned and operated Carr Engineering Services, LLC for over twenty-five years. George lived in Viburnum for several years and was active in various community affairs. While living in Terre Du Lac he served on the Board of Directors....
Robert E. Ketcherside
Mar 14, 2013
Robert Ketcherside, 87 of Desloge, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at SouthbrookSkilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born September 10, 1925 in Desloge and later served his Country in The Merchant Marines. Robert served as BoyScout Leader for many of years and served on the Desloge Fire Department. He was also a member of Desloge Methodist Church.Robert was...
Sally Ann Barnhouse
Mar 14, 2013
Mrs. Sally Ann 'Weiss' Barnhouse passed away Thursday night, March 14, 2013, at her Doe Run residence at the age of 79 years, 5 months & 12 days. Sally was born on October 2, 1933, in Elvins, and was the daughter of John Weiss and Ella Mills 'Ashby' Weiss. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Theodore Lee "Ted" Barnhouse (1993); brothers...
Paul Gremminger
Mar 14, 2013
Paul Gremminger, 78, of Farmington passed away March 14, 2013. He was born May 19, 1934 in Flat River. A memorial visitation will MondayMarch 18, 2013 from 9 am to 10 am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington. A memorial mass will follow the visitationat 10 am. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Bonne Terre at...
