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January 2014 Obituaries |
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William J. “Bill” Cresswell, age 94, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed January 1, 2014 at Scenic View Nursing Center, Herculaneum. He was born March 22, 1919 in Potosi, Missouri, the son of the late Viola (nee Swift) and Omar N. Cresswell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marian (nee Callahan) Cresswell, his sister Peggy Thomas, and her husband, Dalton. He is survived by his daughter, Sue Cresswell of Herculaneum. Graveside funeral services 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 6, 2014 at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri, officiated by Sue Cresswell. Memorials in his memory are preferred to the charity of one’s choice. |
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Leo G. Dehner, Sr., age 83, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born April 18, 1930 in Crystal City, the son of the late Florine (nee James) and George Dehner. He is survived by his wife Judith C. (nee Klable) Dehner, sons Leo (Kelly) Dehner, Jr. of Austin, Texas and Fred (Stephanie) Dehner of Osage Beach, Missouri, sisters Teresa (the late Bill) Dallas of Crystal City and Katherine (the late Cliff) Hahn of Olney, Illinois, grandchildren Blaise, Leo, Georgia, Chloe, Julia and Caelan Dehner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Paul (Bobbi survives) Dehner. He was an Air Force Veteran from the Korean War Era, a retired machinist having worked for Lever Brothers in St. Louis for 30 years, member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, a fourth degree member of Knights of Columbus Council #1230 and the Plattin Rock Boat Club. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 6, 2014 at Sacred Heart Church, officiated by Fr. Clark Maes, Pastor. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials in his memory are preferred to the charity of the donor’s choice. |
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Larry Ernest Propst, Sr., age 75, of Festus, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at his home. He was born August 3, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Lydia (nee Crandell) and Thara Propst. He is survived by his wife Rebecca (nee Martin) Propst, sons James Thara Propst and wife Karen of Herculaneum, Missouri and Larry Propst, Jr. and wife Lisa of Festus, a brother Donald Propst of Festus, grandchildren Andrew Propst and wife Kayla, Lauren Ashlock and husband Aaron, Zachary and Nathan Propst, great-grandchildren Caroline Ashlock and Jameson Propst and numerous nieces. He was a retired auto worker from Chrysler Corporation and bus driver for Huskey Bus Lines, a member and Deacon of New Testament Baptist Church in Festus and a United States Army Veteran. Visitation 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, January 6, 2014 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus. Funeral services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Bob Vittoe. Interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials in his memory are preferred to Hospice of Mercy Hospital Jefferson. |
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Lawrence A.
Young, age 84 of Pevely, Missouri, passed away on January 3,
2014 in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born on August 13, 1929, in St.
Louis, Missouri. |
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Marcella Cunningham, age 88, of Crystal City, Missouri
passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Salem Memorial District
Hospital Long Term care in Salem, Missouri. She was born February 6,
1925 in Crystal City, the daughter of the late Martha (nee Schwent) and
Henry Jokerst. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by
her husband of 56 years Glenn P. “Jack” Cunningham, sisters Corella
(Dwight survives) Caldwell and Florence (the late Norvel) Wall, brothers
Charles “Sam” Jokerst, Herbert (the late Nan) Jokerst and Raymond (
Barbara survives) Jokerst. She is survived by her daughter Jackie
(James) Hagan of Decatur, Illinois, her son Terry (Martha) Cunningham of
Salem, a sister Millie (the late Roger) McClanahan of Festus and
grandchildren Rebecca Cunningham, Susan, Michael and Julie Hagan. She
was a retired clerk of 25 years with the Jefferson County Abstract Co.
and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City. Visitation 4:00
P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, January 10, 2014 at Vinyard Funeral Home in
Festus. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Sacred
Heart Church, officiated by Fr. Clark Maes, Pastor. Interment in Danby
Cemetery, Danby, Missouri. Memorials in her memory are preferred to the
St. Vincent DePaul Society of Sacred Heart Church or a charity of the
donor’s choice. |
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Thomas Aubrey Miller, age
38, of De Soto, Missouri, passed way suddenly on January 04, 2014, in De
Soto, Missouri. He was born July 11, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Thomas and his wife Angela were married August 22, 2009, in De Soto,
Missouri. He was a carpenter, award winning builder, member of De Soto
Elk BPOE # 689. He is survived by, Wife-Angela D. Miller (nee Haverstick), of De Soto, Missouri Daughter-Brittany Hammon, of De Soto, Missouri Daughter-Taylor Hammon, of De Soto, Missouri Son-Jacob Cartee, of De Soto, Missouri Daughter-Sierra Cartee, De Soto, Missouri Parents- Richard and Carolyn Miller (nee Copeland), of Bonne Terre, Missouri Grandmother-Myrtle Copeland Sister-Cindy (Tim) Pochon, of Hillsboro, Missouri Sister-Nancy (Donny Risenhoover) Phillips, of Bonne Terre, Missouri Brother-Tony Miller, of New Melle, Missouri Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, Grandfather-Howard Copeland Grandfather-Ray Thweatt Grandmother-Eva Thweatt (nee Widdick) Nephew-Jacob Ryan Phillips Visitation-Friday, January 10, 2014 from 3pm to 7pm at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral Service-Friday January 10, 2014 at 7pm in the Robert D. brown Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials to the family for funeral expenses would be appreciated. |
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Russell Lloyd
“Butch” Marmon, Jr., age 54 of Arnold, Missouri passed away
January 7, 2014 at his home. He was born March 6, 1959 in St. Louis,
Missouri the son of Annabelle (nee Lexa) Marmon of High Ridge, Missouri
and the late Russell Lloyd Marmon, Sr. In addition to his mother he is
survived by a son Christopher Marmon and wife Tiffanie of Crystal City,
Missouri, a sister Kathleen Leitman of St. Peters, Missouri, special
friend Susan Venus of Kansas City, Missouri and former wife Beth (nee
Lowe) Marmon. He was the owner/operator of P&M Global and active in the
local golf circuit, a former ice hockey player and coach with the
Meramec and Affton ice hockey leagues. Butch was an icon in the Golf
Industry for over 30 years managing and operating one of the largest
Golf Retailers in the country. A fierce, fair and honest negotiator he
helped train and further the careers of hundreds of young people over
the years. Butch was the genuine man and a friend to everyone he made
contact with. Whether it was raising funds for a sick employee, watching
over the family he loved or simply being there when aid was needed,
everyone could count on Butch. True to his word with old school ethics
and integrity, he leaves friends from coast to coast who will miss him
dearly. |
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Tricia Rose Pyron, age 43, of
Pevely, MO entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at
Mercy Hospital Jefferson. Born on November 22, 1970, in St Petersburg,
Florida to Dennis Tully of Sebring, Florida and Teri (Chmiel) Godfrey of
Spain. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband: Larry
E Pyron of Pevely, MO, son: John Robbins of Largo, FL, stepchildren:
Chad E. (Mary) Stricklin of Potosi, MO, Larry E Pyron Jr of Festus, MO
and Kevin E Pyron of Festus, MO, 5 grandchildren: Cierra, Jaden, Lexi,
Allie and Brooke, mother in law: Dorothy Pyron of St Louis, MO and
brother in law: James Pyron of St Louis, MO, stepmother: Juanita Fischer
of Sebring, FL and special dogs: Killer and Brutus. She was an order
entry clerk for American Home Patient in Festus and also worked at Jack
In the Box in Herculaneum. She enjoyed fishing and shooting guns.
Memorial service to be held on Monday, January 20 at 8pm at Mahn Twin
City Chapel in Festus with Reverend Gene Moses officiating. Memorial
visitation from 6-8pm. Interment is private. Donations preferred to the
family. |
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Walter Louis “Lou” Stoll, age
83, formerly of Festus, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014.
He was born September 26, 1930 in McClure, Illinois the son of the late
Esther (nee Russell) and Walter H. Stoll. He is survived by his wife
Carol L. (nee Huber) Stoll, a daughter Amy Sapp and husband Steven of
Columbia, grandsons Evan, Aaron and Landon Sapp, sisters Rose (the late
Edgar) Kayser of Granite City, Illinois, Dorothy (the late Cleadis)
Newman of North Augusta, South Carolina, Laura (the late Howard) Hancock
of Deltona, Florida, a sister-in-law Harriet Dalton of Ocala, Florida.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 6 sisters and 2
brothers. He was Out State Sales Manager for Pevely Dairy and later a
salesman with Navy Brand Manufacturing Company in Valley Park, Missouri,
a member of the Hope United Church of Christ in DeSoto, Missouri, served
in the Missouri National Guard, was a member of the University of
Missouri Jefferson County and State Extension Councils and a past
Republican committeeman for Plattin Township. Visitation 10:00 A.M.
until time of service at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Vinyard
Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, Missouri officiated by Rev. Nichole
Torbitzky, Pastor of Hope United Church of Christ in DeSoto. Interment
in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City. Memorials in his memory
are preferred to the Ebenezer United Church of Christ Cemetery, 210 W.
Lakeshore Drive, DeSoto, Missouri 63020. |
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Meredith Eugene "Gene" Lawrence, age 60, of Bloomsdale, MO, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Fountainbleau Nursing Home. Born on November 8, 1953, in St Louis, MO to the late Eleeta Files Pierce. He is survived by his stepfather: Richard Pierce of Imperial, MO, daughters: Crystal Norrell of Imperial, MO and Lorina and husband Chad Reynolds of Festus, MO, grandchildren: Sierra, Brett and Jensen, brothers: Steve Pierce and Richard Pierce and sisters: Deloma Hampton of Arnold, MO, Vicky Cento of Imperial, MO and Tinnia Moore of Hillsboro, MO. He previously worked in the roofing business. He was a member of the American Legion Post 253. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and loved his dog, Rocky. Services were private through Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. |
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Francis B. Boyer, Jr., age 92 of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri. He was born August 16, 1921 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late Nellie H. (nee Bradley) and Francis B. Boyer, Sr. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Lillie (nee Dollar) Boyer and brothers Glennon A. Boyer and Bernard G. Boyer. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was an instrument repairman at Pittsburg Plate Glass Company in Crystal City, Missouri and served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member and usher of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City and Elks Lodge #1721 in Festus. Visitation 9:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City officiated by Fr. Clark Maes, Pastor. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Memorials in his memory are preferred to Sacred Heart Church. |
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Ronald Lee
Arndt, Sr., Age: 80, of Hillsboro, Missouri , passed away January
20, 2014 Hillsboro, Missouri. Printer-Pressman for Central States
Diversified. Born February 22, 1933 in Buena Vista, VA, he was the Son
of the late Joe Campbell and Elsie Arndt. He was also preceded in death
by his Wife, the late Shirley R. (nee Lawrence) Arndt. He is survived by
his children: Glynda (John) Bilgere, Hillsboro, MO; Dianne (Bill)
Hutchins, Catoosa, OK; Barbara (Samuel) Boushie, Titusville, FL; Ronald
L. Arndt, Jr., De Soto, MO; Dennis Robison, Hillsboro, MO; Ron Robison,
St. Louis, MO; Mark (Lisa) Robison, Hillsboro, MO; Grandchildren:
Christopher, Alicia, Michael, Jason, Denise, Samuel, and Amanda; Great
Grandchildren: Dalton & Natalie. He was in the U.S. Navy during the
Korean War. Funeral Service: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 2 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Ken Vogel. Place of
Burial: Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Ware, MO. Visitation: Thursday, January
23, 2014 from 5 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Willys
Pinkley, Age: 87, of De Soto, MO, passed
away January 24, 2014 at his residence in De Soto, MO.
He was a retired Carman for
Union Pacific Railroad. Born August 25, 1926 in Lesterville, MO, he was
the Son of the late John and Nancy (nee Suttefield) Pinkley. He is
survived by his Wife, Mildred (nee Morlen) Pinkley, De Soto, MO;
Children: Clifford Pinkley, De Soto, MO; Steven (Pamela) Pinkley,
Festus, MO; Darryl (Kelly Cofield) Pinkley, De Soto, MO; Brothers &
Sisters: Ina Lashley, Farmington, MO (preceded in death by brothers,
Oran, Louie, and Henry Pinkley; sisters, Mildred Parker, Irene Roos, and
Imogene Tinsley); Grandchildren: Kerry (Jennifer), Terry (Autumn),
Steven, Chris, Brandi, Brea, Kayla, and Danielle; Great Grandchildren:
Jasper, Jessy, Penelope, Austin, Ethan, Clay, Tyler, and Kaitlyn. He was
in the U.S. Army. Funeral Service: Monday, January 27, 2014 at 1 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Pastor Steve Leach.
Place of Burial: Masonic Cemetery, Bismarck, MO. Visitation: Sunday,
January 26, 2014 from 2-6 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
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Barbara Ann Steinmetz, Age: 57, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away January 27, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, MO. She taught at Vineland Elementary School for 8 years; along with her husband she owned and operated Steinmetz Vending in De Soto, MO; served as a piano accompanist for many of the school and other choirs; she was also an author. Born October 1, 1956 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, she was the Daughter of Kenneth C. and Mary Jane (Ingels) Tourville, De Soto, MO. Along with her parents she is also survived by her Husband: Steve Steinmetz, De Soto, MO; Children: Josh (Kelly) Steinmetz, Affton, MO, Kirk (Megan) Steinmets, De Soto, MO; Brothers & Sisters: Tim (Catherine) Tourville, De Soto, MO, Julie (Allen) Davis, De Soto, MO and Grandson: Dylan Steinmetz. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO and was in PEO Chapter IX. Funeral Service: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Dr. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Friends of Kids with Cancer, 530 Maryville Centre Dr., Suite LL5, St. Louis, MO 63141. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Charlotte
Angela Roderique, Age: 75, of Cadet, MO, passed away January 29,
2014 at Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto, MO. She was a Factory
worker/Pipe Fitter. She was born in Tiff, MO January 23,1939 and was
preceded in death by her Husband, Thomas Joseph Roderique Sr., Father,
Gaston Boyer, Mother, Myrtle Boyer, Brother, Herbert Boyer, Brother,
Simon Boyer, Sister, Catherine Aubuchon. She is survived by: Son, Thomas
{Carolyn} Roderique, Jr. of Richwoods, MO, Son, Terry {Theresa}
Roderique of Cadet, MO; Grandchildren, Valeria {Ben}, Megan, Toni {Josh}
& Ryan {Nicole}; Great-Grandchildren, Tiffany, Jason, Tanner, Justin,
Morgan, Kloey,, Trevor, Aiden, and He or She on the way; Brother, Carl
{Patsy} Boyer of High Ridge, MO; Sister, Bernadette {Robert} Belmont of
WA; Sister, Annette Gravagna of De Soto, MO. She enjoyed Gardening and
Wine Tasting and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiff.
Memorial gathering and service held Saturday, 2/8/2014 12:00 pm to 4:00
pm at the DeSoto Community Center, 400 Boyd St., DeSoto, MO. Donations
may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142,
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Dianna M.
Voyles, Age: 70, of Richwoods, Missouri,
passed away January 29, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, MO.
She was a Homemaker. Born January 14, 1944 in Newburg, Missouri, she was
the Daughter of the late James William and Christine Wyona (nee
Schaefer) Schutte. She is survived by her Husband, Marlin Voyles, I,
Richwoods, MO; Children: Regina (Tony Glamann) Voyles, Festus, MO,
Marlin (Misty Emily) Voyles, III, Richwoods, MO; Brothers & Sisters:
Gordon (Edith Bailey) Schutte, St. Clair, MO, Ronald (Jane) Schutte,
Ware, MO, Michael Schutte, Ware, MO, James Schutte, Pacific, MO, David
Schutte, St. Clair, MO, Margaret “Peggy” Schutte, Pacific, MO, Stella
(Greg) Wideman, Richwoods, MO; Debra (Ron) Sampson, Hillsboro, MO;
Grandchildren: Colby & Kalie. Dianna enjoyed knitting, crocheting,
sewing, going on drives, and she was a room mother for Richwoods School.
Funeral Service: Saturday,
February 1, 2014 at 6 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Visitation: Saturday, February
1, 2014 from 4 PM – 6 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Elmer
"Smitty" Schmitt, Age: 84, of DeSoto, MO,
passed away January 25, 2014 in De Soto, MO. He was a businessman and
the Owner of Smitty's Home Decorating. He was born in Victoria, MO June
3, 1929. He was preceded in death by his: Father, Arthur L Schmitt,
Mother, Katherine J. {Nee Kuhn} Schmitt, Brothers, Arthur, Walter,
Quintin, Raymond and Infant Brother, Russell Schmitt, Sisters, Helen
Briehan, Alice Danley, Virginia Coleman and Ruth Klittich. He is
survived by: Significant Other, Claudia Cullen of De Soto, MO; Son,
Terry Schmitt of De Soto, MO, Daughter, Judy (Allen) Little of
Perryville, MO. Son, Ricky {Sharon} Schmitt of Festus, MO, Son, Tracy
Schmitt of De Soto, MO, Son, Tony Schmitt of Dallas, TX, Step-Children,
Christine (Benjamin) Frost of Denver, CO, Mary Ann Cullen of St. Louis,
and Clayton Cullen of De Soto, 9 grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren,
3 Great-Great Grandchildren. He was a Korean War Veteran with the US
Army. He belonged to Amvets Post #48 in DeSoto and enjoyed work and
gardening. Visitation: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Service:
Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 10:00 am. Officiating clergy: Pastor Randy
Gray. Internment: Calvary Cemetery, DeSoto, MO 63020. Contributions can
be made to St. Jude’s children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142,
Memphis, TN 38148-0142. |
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