Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Melba Jean Bertelsmeyer
Jul 9, 2020
Melba Jean “Jean” (McClain) Bertelsmeyer, age 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence. Jean was born August 21, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William Dewey and Mae (Clark) McClain. Jean attended Church of God in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, and going out to eat. Jean loved her grandchildren dearly.
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Kenneth Klemp
Jul 8, 2020
Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Klemp, 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 8, 2020. He was born May 30, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to the late Wallace and Myrtle (Hubbard) Klemp. Also preceding him in death was his son, Gary Klemp; granddaughter, Rose Klemp; sister, Joan Rhoads; two brothers, Loren Klemp and Randall Klemp.
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Don Nowak
Jul 7, 2020
Donald “Don” William Nowak, age 85, of Terre Du Lac, passed away July 7, 2020, at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Don was born December 5, 1934, to the late George and Dorothy (Pelzl) Nowak in East St. Louis, Illinois. Don was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a fourth degree Knights of Columbus member out of...
Shirley Jean Jennings
Jul 7, 2020
Jean Jennings, 72, of Park Hills, passed away July 7, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born December 11, 1947, in Farmington, to the late Charles and Josephine (Emily) Franklin. Jean was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ira “Joe” Jennings in...
James "Moe" Franklin
Jul 5, 2020
James Franklin, 58, of Park Hills, passed away July 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born January 9, 1962, in Festus to James and Eilleen (Robertson) Franklin. James was a member of the Bismarck Assembly of God.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eilleen Franklin; siblings, Sharon Marie Franklin and Calvin Province.
James is survived by his...
David Carl Ketcherside
Jul 4, 2020
David Ketcherside, age 68, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his residence. David was born on Thursday, May 22, 1952, in Sabula to the late Glen “Mutt” Ketcherside and Bernice Iva (Hughes) Drennon. David served his country in the United States Army and later became a carpenter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Arlene Rozell Roberts
Jun 28, 2020
Arlene Roberts, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 28, 2020 at St. Joe Manor, in Bonne Terre. She was born May 25, 1933, in Harrisburg, IL to the late Ralph Waldo and Florence Jules (Dupire) Seibert. Arlene was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre and worked as the branch manager at First Federal Savings and...
Eugene "Gene" (Smooth) Russell Johnson
Jun 27, 2020
Eugene “Gene” (Smooth) R. Johnson, age 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1939 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Frank Russell and Martha K. (Kunze) Johnson. Gene was also proceeded in death by his loving wife Paula (Kliessle) Johnson.
Gene loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles and his family...
Kenny Eugene Pace
Jun 21, 2020
Kenneth Eugene Pace, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born June 19, 1942 in Festus, Missouri to the late William Jackson and Valerine Gertrude (Boyer) Pace. Kenny loved his grandkids, fishing and camping. He enjoyed game shows and devoted prayer time every day. Kenny proudly served ...
Laurie Jenkerson
Jun 21, 2020
Laurie Jenkerson, 50, of Farmington, passed away June 21, 2020 at Parkland South in Farmington. She was born July 16, 1969, in Farmington, to Johnny and Jean (Slade) Jenkerson. Laurie was a 1987 graduate of Farmington Senior High School and a member of the Nazarene Church in Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Jenkerson; grandparents,...
David Tripp
Jun 21, 2020
David Wayne Tripp, 51, of St. Charles, MO passed away June 21, 2020. He was born April 28, 1969 in Festus, MO. David loved spending time with his kids. He also enjoyed traveling and adventuring to new places.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Tripp and step-father, Verlon Young.
David is survived by three children, Devan McCallister,...
Clive "Nubby" Adams
Jun 21, 2020
Clive “Nubby” Adams, 85, of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1934, in Leadwood, to the late Clive Cecil and Doris Virginia (Hahn) Adams.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Peggy (Wells) Adams; children, Doris Adams-Harmon, Carla (Steven) Hazel, Clive (Patti) Adams, Missy (Terry) Watkins; six grandchildren, Alex...
Kimberly Keith
Jun 20, 2020
Kim Keith, 52, of Farmington, passed away June 20, 2020. She was born November 28, 1967, in St. Louis, to the late William and Patsy (Johnson) Cook. Kim is also preceded in death by her brother, Terry Cook.
She is survived by two children, Michael Moses and Jaymee (Cody) Thomas; siblings, Debbie (Dan) Buxton, Kathy Barbee, Sandy Slade, Mickie (John)...
Kenneth A. Hambrick
Jun 18, 2020
Kenneth A. Hambrick, born October 29, 1937 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Howard A. Hambrick and Dorothy Mae (House) Hambrick, passed from this earth to God’s appointed home on June 18, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Howard Hambrick on April 30, 1972; mother, Dorothy Mae (House) Hambrick on October 15, 1986; daughter, Deborah...
Thomas Young
Jun 17, 2020
Thomas Young, 58, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 17, 2020. He was born December 19, 1961, in Flat River, to the late Chuck and Deloris (Seals) Young, Sr. Thomas was also preceded in death by three brothers, Pete, Chuck and Harry Young; and one great niece, Jaclynn Heffner.
He is survived by one sister, Dolly Wright and husband Jeff;...
Clyde Conway
Jun 17, 2020
Clyde Conway, 78, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully, in his home June, 17, 2020, surrounded by family. He was born July 8, 1941, in Davis Crossing, to the late Willard and Blanche (Coffman) Conway. Clyde was also preceded in death by wife, Betty Lou (Ketcherside) Conway; siblings, Onetta White, Norma Hoff, and Sherwood Conway.
He is survived by children,...
Richard Frank
Jun 16, 2020
Richard Frank, 49, of Newport MI, passed away June 16, 2020. He was born May 24, 1971 in Des Moines, IA, to the late George Frank and Jeanne Copeland. Richard loved the outdoors, boating on Lake Erie and was a commercial fisherman for years.
He is survived by his daughter, Sierra Frank; five grandchildren, Aliyah, Nicholas, Jace, Noah, and Jamison;...
Ed Yoder
Jun 14, 2020
Edwin “Ed” Earl Yoder, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away 11:39 pm on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home. He was born October 27, 1935 to the late Darwin “Pete” and Lela Nellie (Pettus) Yoder in Bonne Terre. Ed proudly served our country in The United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 83...
Janet Faye Barton
Jun 14, 2020
Janet Faye (Landolt) Barton, age 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, August 4, 1943 in Bonne Terre to the late Harold and Loretta (Horn) Landolt. Janet was a member of the Bismarck United Methodist Church, a Tri Sigma sister at Murray State, and continually active in the Bonne...
David Lawrence Capps
Jun 11, 2020
David Lawrence Capps, 69, of Belgrade, passed away Friday June 12, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born Saturday, September 23, 1950, in St. Louis. David was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley Capps; wife, Carole (Anderson) Capps and a bother, Jerry Capps.
David is survived by his Son, Bill Capps (Tammy); grandchildren Chris...
