Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Dennis Petty, Jr.
Jul 23, 2021
Dennis Paul Petty Jr., age 73, of Greenfield passed away suddenly on Friday July 23rd. He was born on Saturday, March 13, 1948 in Lake Co. TN. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with over 35 years of dedicated service....
Ola Douglas
Jul 22, 2021
Ola Douglas, age 100, of Desloge, passed away July 22, 2021, at NHC Health Care in Desloge. He was born June 13, 1921, in Bonne Terre, to the late Vetal and Delphia (Long) Douglas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and the VFW Post 6883 in Bonne Terre. Ola was a WWII U.S Navy...
Delores Mcwilliams
Jul 22, 2021
Delores McWilliams, 84, of Park Hills passed away July 22, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born May 6, 1937, in Park Hills, to the late Jess and Mary Ann (Williams) Degonia. Deloris was a member of the First Church of God in Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 53...
David Wayne Bockenkamp Ii
Jul 22, 2021
David Wayne Bockenkamp II, 39, of Park Hills passed away July 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1981 in Farmington. David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Lena Bockenkamp.
David is survived by his daughter, Brookelynn Bockenkamp; his father, David and his wife Sonya Bockenkamp; his mother, Nancy (Montgomery) Bockenkamp; brother, Joe Bockenkamp;...
Paula Tiefenauer
Jul 21, 2021
Paula Tiefenauer, 69, of Marquand passed away July 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 21, 1952 in Bonne Terre to the late Paul and Frances (Payne) Oder. She enjoyed making floral arrangements and placing them on her family’s graves, camping, fishing, spending time with her family and her fur baby, Mica.
In addition to her parents, she...
Doris Milburn
Jul 20, 2021
Doris J. Milburn, 84, of Farmington passed away July 20, 2021 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born June 4, 1937 in Doe Run. Doris was a Receptionist and Switch Board Operator for Medical Arts Clinic.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Elaine (Watkins) Spradlin; husband, Marvin Russell Milburn; and sister, Louise Peterson.
Doris is survived by...
Ross Illsley, Jr.
Jul 20, 2021
Ross L. Illsley, Jr., 64, of Farmington passed away July 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 10, 1956 in Boston, MA to the late Ross L. Illsley, Sr. and Evelyn (Lewis) Illsley.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington with Pastor Stephen Constien officiating....
Lena Bockenkamp
Jul 19, 2021
Lena Bockenkamp, 82, of Irondale, passed away July 19, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born October 1, 1938, in Irondale, to the late Chester Homer and Goldie Vernice (Hasty) Province. Lena was of Methodist faith, she loved to quilt, embroidery and making fudge that everyone loved. She played Bingo, made crafts, watched birds and even...
Jessica Taylor Gibson
Jul 17, 2021
Jessica Taylor Gibson, of Belleview, passed away unexpectedly, July 17, 2021 at the age of 28 years. She was born September 15, 1992 in Farmington. Jessica’s passion in life was her children, her fiancé John Draper and her family which she loved to pieces, along with her fur baby Max. She also enjoyed the creek, lake and taking road rides,...
Robert Lewis Yeager
Jul 16, 2021
Robert Lewis Yeager, 65, Bonne Terre, passed away Friday July 16, 2021 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born Wednesday September 7, 1955 in St. Louis, to the late Donald and Mildred (Lewis) Yeager. Robert was a 1st Mate on the river boat, where he retired after 24 years in the Barge Industry. He enjoyed fishing,...
Maggie Sorbello
Jul 16, 2021
Magdeline “Maggie” Ann Sorbello, age 87, of Farmington, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Camelot Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born on Tuesday, January 30, 1934, in Portageville.
Maggie worked at the R. F. Spaghetti Factory as a machine operator. After leaving the factory, she volunteered at the Bonne Terre Head Start as a cook for 18...
Rose Moreland
Jul 16, 2021
Rose Moreland, 72, of Desloge, passed away peacefully July 16, 2021, at home with her loved ones. She was born August 29, 1948, in St. Louis, to the late Alois Otto and Threasa (Welte) Aumann. Rose enjoyed fishing, crafts and gardening. Her biggest joy of all, was watching her grandchildren play their sports.
Rose was also preceded in death by...
Wilemma Seal
Jul 14, 2021
Wilemma E. Seal, 90, passed away July 14, 2021, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born May 9, 1931, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late William Fordyce and Marguerite Nameth. Wilemma worked for 25 years as an LPN at Parkland Health Center. She was also very involved with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5896.
She will be missed...
Samuel Alvin Hawkins
Jul 13, 2021
Samuel “Sam” Alvin Hawkins, age 85, of Potosi, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at National Health Care in Desloge. Samuel was born on Friday, May 29, 1936, in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Virgie (Whitaker) Hawkins; brothers, Donald, Herbert Jr., Timothy, Kenny and Hershel Hawkins; sisters, Dorothy Casby, Loretta French and Ruth...
Helen Labonna Govreau
Jul 13, 2021
Helen Labonna (Thomas) Govreau, of Farmington, passed away July 13, 2021 at SouthBrook Nursing home. She was born November 11, 1930 in Flat River, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Elba (Hulsey) Thomas; loving husband Luther (Luke) Govreau; son, Todd Govreau; siblings, Darryl, Paul, Gary, Beulah, and Eula. Helen enjoyed her crafts, being a collector...
Lisa Elaine Soden
Jul 12, 2021
Lisa Elaine (Politte) Soden of French Village went to be with her Lord, Monday July 12, 2021. She was born and raised in Bonne Terre on June 29, 1965. Lisa was preceded by her father Leonard Walter Politte.
She is survived by her husband, Matthew Soden of French Village; daughter Kristina and husband James Lambert of DeSoto; son, Zachary Black...
Belinda Joyce Walbert
Jul 12, 2021
Belinda (BJ) Joyce Walbert of Gumbo (Park Hills) passed away July 12, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born June 7, 1966. Belinda started working for Franklin County in 1997 and had recently retired from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department after many dedicated years of service. She was incredibly protective of others and was the long-time honorary...
Zach Twomey
Jul 9, 2021
Zachary Seth Twomey, 31, of Bonne Terre, suddenly passed away July 9, 2021. He was born November 7, 1989 in Santa Ana, California. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley Thorne, Opal Twomey, and Henry Edward Twomey Sr.; two aunts, Clara Mae Twomey and Barbara Jean Harrington; uncle, Larry Boekemier.
Zach had a passion for helping people...
Katheryn "Kathy" Louise Marler
Jul 8, 2021
On Thursday July 8, 2021 Kathy Marler, loving partner, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 64. Kathy was born on October 11, 1956 to Austin McClain and Mary Reinbold. Kathy was with her devoted partner Billy England for over 40 years. Kathy loved the outdoors and had a passion for good old Rock ‘n’ Roll music, she...
Andrew Thurman
Jul 7, 2021
Andrew “Andy” Thurman formerly of Farmington, MO passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Fredericktown, MO on July 7, 2021, at the age of 32. He was born December 13, 1988 in Farmington, MO. Andy was an answer to his parents’ prayer and was joyously adopted by Lee and Cindi Thurman at the age of 3 months.
He was preceded...
