Obituaries

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

Patrick G. Labruyere

Patrick G. Labruyere

Feb 15, 2012

Pat LaBruyere, 65 of Desloge, passed away at his residence, February 15, 2012.He was born August 10, 1946 in Flat River.Pat served his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Korea.He later received his Masters Degree, which he used in the Public Schools as well as the Department of Corrections.Pat taught math for Central School District...

Bruce Fitzgerald

Bruce Fitzgerald

Feb 14, 2012

Bruce Fitzgerald, 57 of Desloge, passed away at his residence, February 14, 2012.He was born February 12, 1955 in Miami, Oklahoma. Bruce later served his country, in the United States Army, and then become a sign man and master neon tube bender, operating a successful business in Illinois. He is preceded in death by his father, George W. Fitzgerald and...

Patricia "Pat" A. Rickus

Patricia "Pat" A. Rickus

Feb 13, 2012

Mrs. Patricia A. "Pat" Rickus passed away early Monday morning, February 13, 2012, at her Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center residence, in Farmington, at the age of 94 years, 7 months & 9 days. Pat was born on July 4, 1917, and was the daughter of Oscar ural Barnhart & Mary Alice 'Mason' Barnhart. Also preceding in death were: a brother,...

Frances G. Robertson

Frances G. Robertson

Feb 13, 2012

Frances Grace Robertson 88, of French Village passed away February 13, 2012 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born January 22, 1924 in St. Louis. Frances was married to her husband Earl for 66 years. She held several part time occupations while raising her family. She was an active member of both Marvin Chapel Methodist Church and St....

Melba F. Lawson

Melba F. Lawson

Feb 12, 2012

Melba Lawson, 80 of Bonne Terre, passed away February 12, 2012 at St. Joe Manor.She was born May 18, 1931 in Irondale.Melba was a member of The Eastside Church of God in Leadwood and loved camping as well as sewing and embroidering. She is preceded in death by parents, Delmar and Ann (Peck) Mayberry; husband, Lindell G. Lawson, brother, Bert...

George S. Bangert

George S. Bangert

Feb 12, 2012

George S. Bangert age 92 of Bonne Terre passed away February 12, 2012 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. He was born August 12, 1919 to the late George and Effie (Thurman) BangertAlso preceding him in death is his wife Ruth (Carlson) Bangert; two brothers, John Bangert and Edmond Bangert; three sisters Helen Hatcher, Roberta Hunt and Frances Yount.George is survived by...

Clara Theresa Leier

Clara Theresa Leier

Feb 10, 2012

Mrs. Clara Theresa 'Bedford' Leier passed away late Friday afternoon, February 10, 2012, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 90 years and 6 days. Clara was born on February 4, 1922, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was the daughter of John Bedford and Viola 'Jordon' Bedford. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, George Albert...

Margaret S. Moore

Margaret S. Moore

Feb 4, 2012

Margaret S. Moore passed away late Saturday night, February 4, 2012, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Festus, at the age of 72 years, 3 months & 7 days. Margaret was born on October 27, 1939, in Lebanon, Tennessee, and was the daughter of Hulan Curtis Chaffin and Ora Mae 'Lee' Chaffin.

Margaret was a proud member of the New...

William "Bill" Bailey

William "Bill" Bailey

Feb 3, 2012

Mr. William Ridley "Bill" Bailey passed away Friday evening, February 3, 2012, at the Westwood Hills Nursing Home, in Poplar Bluff, MO., at the age of 85 years, 3 months & 22 days. Bill was born on October 11, 1926, in Tennessee, and was the son of William McKinley Bailey and Daisy Clyde 'Dodson' Bailey. Also preceding were: a sister,...

Jo Mae Hoffman

Jo Mae Hoffman

Feb 3, 2012

Mrs. Jo Mae Hoffman passed away Friday night, February 3, 2012, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 82 years, 3 months & 28 days. Jo was born on October 5, 1929, in Fredericktown, MO., and was the daughter of her parents - the late Velva 'Shrum' Hart; Theodore F. "Ted" Key (dec'd 1979)....

Olin Richardson

Olin Richardson

Feb 3, 2012

Olin Richardson, 94 of Bonne Terre, passed away at his residence February 3, 2012.He was born August 12, 1917, in French Village.He later served his country for five years in the United States Army, where he fought in WWII, and served in the South Pacific as well as Alaska.Olin was very active in the Parkview Free Will Baptist Church and...

Frances L. Gosling

Frances L. Gosling

Feb 2, 2012

Frances Loretta Gosling 77, of Bonne Terre passed away February 2, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born July 25, 1934 in Bonne Terre. She was a devoted member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre and the Daughters of Isabella. Frances will be remembered as a loving wife and mother and also for her kindness and...

Peggy Ruth Resinger

Peggy Ruth Resinger

Jan 31, 2012

Peggy Ruth (Faulkner) Resinger 67 of Farmington, MO passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was born on June 18, 1944 in Flat River, MO. She was a life time member of the AmVets #113 in Farmington, MO.She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Ruth (Call) Faulkner; brothers Bob and Bud Faulkner; one sister Norma Skaggs.Peggy is...

Joella Tiefenauer

Joella Tiefenauer

Jan 30, 2012

JoElla Tiefenauer, 45 of Desloge, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center.She was born March 9, 1966 to the late Joan Rasnic.JoElla was a graduate of the West County High School in 1984 and was employed for 25 years at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center.She was also a loyal member of the First Baptist Church...

Julie Green

Julie Green

Jan 30, 2012

Julie Anne Green, 38, passed away January 30, 2012 at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Julie was born on June 28,1973 in Desloge, Missouri. She is the daughter of Ralph E. Green and Doris Halbert Green of Desloge and granddaughter of Clyde and Ruby Halbert of Desloge. Julie was preceded in death by her father, Ralph E. Green.She...

Mary Elizabeth Glancy

Mary Elizabeth Glancy

Jan 27, 2012

Mary "Beth" Glancy - Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Glancy 86, of Bonne Terre passed away January 27, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born June 7, 1925 in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen "Jack" Joseph and Tena (Milne) Love and her husband,...

Jesse Wells

Jesse Wells

Jan 27, 2012

Jesse Wells, 75 of Leadwood, passed away Friday January 27, 2012, at his residence.He was born September 30, 1936 in Daytown, MO., the late James and Mary Wells. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Neely, Sam, Joe, Junior, Otto, Richard, Harvey and Georgie Wells. He is survived by sister, Amelia "Midge" Sutton of Lakewood CO and brother, Paul...

Rachel M. Braswell

Rachel M. Braswell

Jan 25, 2012

Rachel M. Braswell 81, of Bonne Terre passed away January 25, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born November 15, 1930 in Pemiscot County, MO. She was a member of the Leadbelt Pentecostal Church. Rachel and her husband, Rev. Ed Braswell were the founding members of Leadbelt Pentecostal Church, where Rev. Braswell pastored for 38 years.She was preceded in...

Helen Wilson

Helen Wilson

Jan 25, 2012

Helen Wilson, 79 of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Community Manor in Farmington.She was born September 25, 1932 in Senath, Missouri to the late Robert Jefferson and Lottie (Turnbough) Turpin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Noah Homer Wilson; sister, Vivian and great grandchild, Drake Whitehead. Helen is survived by children, Rachel W. Wilson...

Rosamary Cauley

Rosamary Cauley

Jan 25, 2012

Rosamary Cauley 77, of Bonne Terre passed away January 25, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 11, 1934 to the late Mont and Rose (Sothered) Pullen in Bonne Terre.Rosamary was also preceded in death by her husband, Junior Frank Cauley; daughter, Patricia Patterson; grandson, Gene McNorton; brother, Raymond Barton; sisters, Kitty and Ruth Ann.Rosamary was employed with the...