Obituaries

Jan 24, 2023

 

          John Dane, 67, of Park Hills, passed away January 24, 2023, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  He was born February 11, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to the late Claude William and Zelda Lorraine (Wray) Dane.  John was a member of the Living Water Community Church in Desloge and Former President of the United Steal Workers Local.  He enjoyed...

Jan 23, 2023

          Norman Mason, 92, of Park Hills, passed away January 23, 2023, at Parkland South in Farmington.  He was born December 17, 1930, in Bonne Terre, to the late Carl O. and Mary Sarepta (Rhodes) Mason.  Norman lived in Esther and after graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army, in 1951.  While he was stationed at Fort Carson...

Jan 23, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Kramer left this life and walked through the Pearly Gates of Heaven Monday, January 23, 2023, in his home with his children and his niece at his bedside.  Steve was born June 25, 1953, to the late Joe and Cecelia Kramer. 

Steve attended St. John Apostle Catholic Church in Bismarck, with his brother, Danny, when his health...

Jan 23, 2023

Ronald W. Strauser, of Farmington, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born on January 28, 1945, to the late Harry and Lucille (Shults) Strauser. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Strauser and step-grandson, Adam Joseph Howard.

Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army Rangers.  He was...

Jan 20, 2023

         Denise Pingel, 60, of Leadington, passed away January 20, 2023.  She was born October 8, 1962, in Farmington, to the late Frankie Eugene and Joyce Lee (Thomure) Johnson.  Denise loved horses, enjoyed a good laugh and especially loved spending time with family and friends.

          She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dennis Johnson; and nephew, Phillip E. Shepherd.

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Jan 16, 2023

          Margaret Nadine Blyzes, 88, of Bismarck, MO departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2023.  She was born Thursday, December 20, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, MO.  She later married her lifetime love, Arthur H. Blyzes, on May 13, 1963, sharing all the good and bad of life on this earth, until his departure in October of 2009.  Margaret Nadine lived...

Jan 14, 2023

Catherine Droney, age 75, of Irondale, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on Tuesday, May 27, 1947, in St. Louis to the late Louis and Lucille (Barton) Zilch. Catherine worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  She enjoyed fishing and started a mini zoo at her home for her grandchildren to...

Jan 14, 2023

          Ken Lawrence, 83, of Desloge, passed away January 14, 2023.  He was born September 15, 1939, in Reform, Missouri, to the late Floyd and Reba (Perry) Lawrence.  Ken enjoyed tending to his yard and garden and cherished every moment with his family and friends.  Ken worked as a meat cutter at Kroger, for 43 years, before his retirement. 

He...

Jan 13, 2023

          Curt Davis, 61, of Festus, passed away, Friday, January 13, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital.  He was born on Monday, October 16, 1961, in Bonne Terre to Bobby Ray and Madonna (Bales) Davis. Curt proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was currently employed with K. A. Pazdera Trucking and was a Reserve Deputy with the St....

Jan 13, 2023

John Oscar Kekec of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 88.

John was born February 10, 1934 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Edith Pugh and John Frederic Kekec.  He is survived by Mary Kekec, his wife of 66 years; sister, Ramona Dayhoff; children, Ed (Bev), Stan (Cindy), Donna Wayne (Mark),...

Jan 13, 2023

Granville “Tut”  Tullock, 85, of St. Louis formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away January 13, 2023, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born October 17, 1937 in Irondale to the late Everett and Pearl (McIntyre) Tullock. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Kuehl.

Granville enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. He loved to...

Jan 13, 2023

Ruth Marie Reetz, of Desloge, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on Sunday, June 25, 1939 to the late Edward and Dorothy (Krenz) Helmke. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Christopher Reetz. Ruth was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church...

Jan 10, 2023

Stanley Roy of Farmington passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the age of 69. He was born on Saturday, February 17, 1953 to the late Thomas E. and Anna Marie (Pashia) Roy. Also, Stanley was preceded in death by his in-laws, Junior and Shelba (Lucas) Odle; one son, William Roy; step-daughter, Amy Lou Strauser; brother, Joseph I. Roy; brother...

Jan 8, 2023

         Bill Henderson, 63, of Farmington, passed away, January 8, 2023, at Parkland Health Center.  He was born August 28, 1959, in Farmington, to the late Robert Theodore and Iris (Wisdom) Henderson. Bill loved camping, swimming in the pool, and “his girls” the chihuahuas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved spoiling his four great-grandkids with tea...

Jan 5, 2023

          DeeDee Barbarotto Bayer Klein, 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 5, 2023.  She was born October 25, 1951, in St. Louis, to the late Vincent and Lucy (Todaro) Barbarotto.  Dee Dee enjoyed painting, making jewelry and was a huge Star Trek fan, as well as a dog and horse lover.

          She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Jan 5, 2023

Jan 4, 2023

 

Barbara (Sullivan) Boyster, of Mineral Point passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on Wednesday, October 4, 1942. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry L. Sullivan; parents, James H. and Freda (Stegall) Weir; son, James Skaggs; grandson, Gene Skaggs; two brothers, George and Walter Weir; two sisters, Alberta Huff...

Jan 4, 2023

Rev. Peter Soens

Rev. Peter M. Soens, 83, of Farmington passed away January 4, 2023 at Camelot Skilled Nursing in Farmington. He was born December 22, 1939 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Pete was a member of the Missouri East Conference – United Methodist Church and Mineral Area Woodcarvers.

Pete attended the...

Jan 4, 2023

Frank Arthur Rose, 32, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born on Friday, March 30, 1990, to Louis “Wayne” and Helen Elizabeth (Schweser) Rose. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Rose, Gilbert and Margaret Schweser; aunt, Janet (Dan) Himebaugh.

Frank loved the Lord and had a personal relationship with Him. He graduated...

Jan 4, 2023

          Roger Durbin, 66, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, January 4, 2023, surrounded by all who loved him.  He was born January 17, 1956, in Ironton, to the late Lloyd and Janice (Rogers) Durbin.  Roger was a member of The Bridge Community Church in Leadington.  He spent most of his life traveling all over the country to sing gospel music and...