Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ardis Tingstrom
May 16, 2021
Ardis J. Tingstrom, 90, of Desloge, passed away May 16, 2021, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born January 12, 1931, in Bell, California, to the late Algot and Louise (Rettmann) Erickson. Ardis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills where she was part of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Ardis enjoyed delivering meals...
Richard Leon Vines
May 14, 2021
Richard Leon Vines, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Parkland Health Center. He was born November 2, 1957 in St. Louis to Lans L. and Peggy (Barrett) Vines. Richard was preceded in death by his Father Lans L. Vines Sr.; and brother, John T. Vines.
Richard was a line supervisor for EBCO Productions in St....
Jack Leon Hoelzer
May 13, 2021
Jack Leon Hoelzer, 85, of Farmington passed away May 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1936 in St. Louis to the late John S. and Irene (Bleisch) Hoelzer. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was a successful entrepreneur and master craftsman. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of...
Walter Marion Kress
May 11, 2021
Walter M. Kress, age 70 of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre Missouri. He was born on Saturday October 7, 1950 in York, Pennsylvania.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Smith Kress and Gladys Pauline Frank; Sister, Shelia Jones, Shirley Homeyer and husband Albert; Brother, David Kress.
He...
Robin Louise "Saam" Jackson
May 10, 2021
Robin “Saam” Jackson, age 64 of Farmington, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born on Thursday October 18, 1956.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Prater and Dorothy (Pullen) Tedder her daughter Traci Smith and brother Ricky.
She enjoyed spending time with her family she enjoyed making crafts and scrapbooking.
Robin is...
Daisy Corcoran
May 10, 2021
Daisy Luetta Blackwell Corcoran, 77, of Park Hills, departed this life on May 10, 2021, having reached the age of 77 years and 21 days. She was born April 19, 1944, in Bismarck to the late, Arthur Lloyd and Myrtle Grace (Crocker) Blackwell, who preceded her in death.
On October 7, 1961, Daisy was united in marriage to the late...
Calvin Monroe "Peach" Burch
May 7, 2021
Calvin Monroe “Peach” Burch, 85, of Farmington, passed away May 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 5, 1936, in French Village, to the late George Wesley and Hazel Ilean (Waters) Burch. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bob and Bill Burch; brother in-law, Eddie Terry.
Calvin is survived by his...
Pam Long
May 6, 2021
Pam Long, 65, of Desloge, passed away May 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to Ronald and Barbara (Braning) Marler. Pam enjoyed flowers, shopping, her fur babies and most of all, her grandchildren. She never missed any of her grandkids sporting events. Pam was the secretary at North County Middle School...
Mike "Bluegill" Smith
May 5, 2021
Mike “Bluegill” Smith, 70, of Park Hills, passed away May 5, 2021, surrounded by friends and family members. He was born October 20, 1950, in St. Louis, to the late William Forrest and Dorothy Fern (Tripp) Smith. Mike loved to hunt, fish, camp and work in the garden. He could fix just about anything.
He was preceded in death...
Bob Ellis
May 5, 2021
Bob Ellis, 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 5, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born June 27, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to Robert Ellis and Ruth Ann (Level) McCarthy. Bob enjoyed gambling, pool, football, as well as wrestling, and spending time with his granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Don Marler
May 4, 2021
Donald L. Marler, age 86, of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his residence. Don was born on Wednesday, November 21, 1934 in Desloge. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Festus and the local Boilermakers Union.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Austin and Pearl (LaChance) Marler.
Don was a loving husband...
Carla Crocker
May 3, 2021
Carla Crocker, 42, of Park Hills, passed away May 3, 2021, at North Kansas City Medical Center in Kansas City Missouri. She was born September 11, 1978 in Farmington, to Mark Bailey and Mary Mason Bailey. Throughout her career, Carla served others with her generous heart. She was the past director for the SEMO Family Violence Council and Division of...
Bert Barbey
May 1, 2021
Bert Rowe Barbey, 83, of Valles Mines passed away May 1, 2021 at Southbrook Nursing Home. He was born July 20, 1937 in rural Bonne Terre to the late George and Helen (Rowe) Barbey.
Bert was preceded in death by his wife June (Cameron); his parents; brother, Francois (Jr.); and daughter-in-law, Deborah Barbey. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda...
Phyllis Ann Lodholz
Apr 30, 2021
Phyllis Lodholz, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away April 30, 2021, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family. She was born, August 3, 1941, in rural St. Francois County. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice (Emily) Decker.
Phyllis was a retiree from the North County School District where she was a Secretary at...
Daniel Gale Hill
Apr 30, 2021
Daniel Gale Hill, age 80, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at National Health Care in Desloge. He was born on Sunday, December 1, 1940, in Bismarck. He worked as a maintenance mechanic with Pilot Knob Pellet Company. Daniel enjoyed singing, watching old westerns, fishing and watching the St. Louis Cardinal’s. He loved his family and his...
Lonny Joe Coffman
Apr 30, 2021
Lonny Joe Coffman, 70, of Farmington, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born November 23, 1950 in St. Francois County to Lindell and Fern Cross Coffman, and grew up in Cantwell, MO. Lonny was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Robert (Bob) Coffman and Denny Wayne Coffman
Lonny worked at...
Helen Ann Henny
Apr 29, 2021
Helen Ann (Hester) Henny, age 95, of Farmington, passed away, Thursday April 29, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born on February 10. 1926, in Litchfield, IL. Helen was regularly active and loved to play tennis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John, and Hilda (Brown) Hester and her loving husband of 53 years John F....
Velma Perry
Apr 29, 2021
Velma Perry, 87, of Park Hills, passed away April 29, 2021, at Parkland South Health Center in Farmington. She was born December 30, 1933, in Iron Mountain, to the late John and Irene (Fortner) Cash. Velma was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and enjoyed going to church when she was able. Her greatest joy of all,...
Madeline Ervin
Apr 29, 2021
Madeline Ervin, 82, of Desloge, passed away April 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 22, 1938, in St. Francois County. Madeline was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Rachel (Penrose) Coker and one son, Charles Lee Ervin. Madeline was a member of the Bismarck Ladies Auxiliary Post. She was a devoted wife,...
Patricia Jean Richardson
Apr 28, 2021
On Wednesday April 28, 2021 Tricia Richardson, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 67. Tricia was born on January 16, 1954 to Olin and Hilda (Patt) Henson. She was married to Daniel Richardson for over 40 years. Together they raised Wade and Tanya (Allen) Teson.
Tricia loved the outdoors and had a passion for gardening,...
