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Recent obituaries in Fredericktown, Missouri.

The obituaries in the Madison County, Missouri area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Madison County, Missouri's history and identity.

Michael Leonard Pogue

Michael Leonard Pogue

Oct 11, 2023

Michael Leonard Pogue was born on January 14, 1963, the son of Orie and Charlene (Steeber) Pogue, and passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 60 years.

Micheal was preceded in death by his mother, and one (1) brother Ronald Allen Pogue.

Michael is survived by his father, one (1) brother David...

Michael W. Stevens

Michael W. Stevens

Oct 11, 2023

Michael Wynne Stevens was born October 2, 1957 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Wendell Keith and Pauline Hinkle Stevens and passed away at his home October 11, 2023 at the age of 66 years.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Wendell (Keith) Stevens; grandparents, Arthur and Gladys Stevens, George and Virginia Hinkle, Lucille...

Anna Marie (Bizzle) Shafer

Anna Marie (Bizzle) Shafer

Oct 9, 2023

Anna Marie (Bizzle) Shafer was born January 18, 1941 in Hayti, Missouri the daughter of Clifton Paul and Ella Mae Imogene (Nix) Pipkins and passed away on October 9, 2023 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 82 years.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents Clifton Paul and Ella Mae Imogene (Nix) Pipkin, son, Gerald...

Donald Lee Francis

Donald Lee Francis

Oct 8, 2023

Donald Lee Francis was born on October 12, 1940, at Fredericktown, the son of Leo Francis and Esther "Bo Peep" Francis-Darnell, and passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 82 years.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father James Darnell, and step-son Chris Black.

Donald is survived by his...

Wilma Jean Hoelscher

Wilma Jean Hoelscher

Oct 5, 2023

Wilma Jean Hoelscher passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on October 5, 2023, at the age of 89.

The daughter of Adolph Meyer and Dorothy (Davis) Burgett was born on August 22, 1934 in St. Louis, MO. Wilma married the love of her life, Walter (Bud) on February 27, 1954, and...

Otto Erich, William Kurgas

Otto Erich, William Kurgas

Oct 1, 2023

Otto Erich William Kurgas was born May 29, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Bodo H. and Mildred Kurgas, and passed away on October 1, 2023 at Fredericktown at the age of 85 years.

Otto was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Melissa Kurgas.

Otto is survived by Three (3) sons Billy...

Gary Ralph Conley

Gary Ralph Conley

Sep 24, 2023

Gary Ralph Conley of Farmington, Missouri was called home to be with his Savior on September 24th, 2023.

Gary was born on December 22, 1944 to Arnold and Helen Conley (Morris) in Allegan, Michigan and spent his childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda Sue Conley (Walker),...

Clifford Allan Tripp

Clifford Allan Tripp

Sep 22, 2023

Clifford Allan Tripp was born March 7, 1960 at Farmington, Missouri the son of Sam and Loretta (Darnell) Tripp and passed away on September 22, 2023 at Fredericktown at the age of 63 years.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Darrell Tripp, Harry Tripp and Gerald Tripp.

Clifford is survived by...

Thelma Josephine Sitzes

Thelma Josephine Sitzes

Sep 11, 2023

Thelma Jo (Myers) Sitzes was born on April 1, 1934, at Buckhorn, Missouri, the daughter of Roscoe and Grace Myers, and passed away on September 11, 2023, at the age of 89 years.

Thelma Jo was preceded in death by her parents, her husband J.F. Sitzes, who she married on March 20, 1954, at Buckhorn, and two...

Lilbourn Dennis Settle

Lilbourn Dennis Settle

Sep 4, 2023

Lilbourn Dennis "Tiny" Settle was born June 14, 1939 at Marquand, Missouri, the son of Floyd E. and Ruby J. (Henson) Settle and passed away on September 4, 2023 in Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri at the age of 84 years.

Lilbourn was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Cletus S,ettle and Dale L....

William Loy Eugas

William Loy Eugas

Sep 1, 2023

William Loy "Bill" Eugas was born March 28, 1933 in Yount, Missouri. The son of Lester William and Beulah (Hahn) Eugas.

Bill passed away on September 1, 2023, in Perryville, Missouri at the age of 90 years.

Bill met and fell in love with his wonderful wife Betty (Bowling) Eugas whom he married on October...

Doris Jean Kennedy

Doris Jean Kennedy

Aug 31, 2023

Doris Jean Kennedy was born October 12, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of James R. King and Lois Jean (Coomer) King and passed away on August 31, 2023 at Warsaw, Missouri at the age of 70 years.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jane King.

Doris is survived by her...

Douglas Glenn Powell

Douglas Glenn Powell

Aug 29, 2023

Douglas Glenn Powell was born on July 16, 1958, at Ironton, Missouri, the son of William and Rose Powell, and passed away on August 29, 2023 at the age of 65 years.

Doug was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.

Doug is survived by his mother Rose Powell, two (2) sons Jonathon...

Bobby Lee Berry

Bobby Lee Berry

Aug 27, 2023

Bobby Lee "Bob" Berry was born July 10, 1940 at Hermandale, Missouri the son of Thomas E. and Sintha (Presnell) Berry, and passed away on August 27, 2023 at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 83 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Hollie Berry, Olly Jewell Berry, Henry Paul Berry, Mary Edith Berry,...

Kathy Thal

Kathy Thal

Aug 25, 2023

Kathy Thal was born on July 21, 1949, at Key West, Florida, the daughter of Vernon L. and Dortha (Riegert) Smith, and passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 74 years.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

Kathy is survived by her husband Jim Thal, who she married on January...

Ollia B. Parker

Ollia B. Parker

Aug 13, 2023

Ollia B. Parker was born February 22, 1927 in Lilbourn, Missouri, and passed away on August 13, 2023 at the age of 97 years.

Ollia was preceded in death by her parents, son Danny Ray Parker and Twelve (12) siblings.

Ollia is survived by her daughter Judy and husband Ken Lashley, two (2) grandchildren and...

Mary R. (Boyd) Yancey

Mary R. (Boyd) Yancey

Aug 11, 2023

Mary R. (Boyd) Yancey was born on January 1, 1949, the daughter of Paul and Edna Boyd, and passed away on August 11, 2023, at the age of 74 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walt Yancey, who she married on June 13, 1969, at Fredericktown, one (1) brother Robert Boyd, and...

Junior Ray Kemp

Junior Ray Kemp

Aug 8, 2023

Junior Ray Kemp was born on June 12, 1955, at Zion, Missouri, the son of Earl and Lena (Rauls) Kemp, and passed away on August 8, 2023, at the age of 68 years.

Junior was preceded in death by his mother, his brother Lindell Kemp, step-mother Kay Goad-Kemp, and friend Bob Lesher.

Junior is survived...

Tommy Earl Shafer Jr.

Tommy Earl Shafer Jr.

Aug 6, 2023

Tommy Earl Shafer Jr. was born on March 5, 1973, at Sikeston, Missouri, the son Tommy Earl Shafer Sr. and Margaret Jones, and passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 50 years.

Tommy was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Jones, and son Tommy Earl Shafer III.

Tommy is survived by...

Harry Edward Tripp

Harry Edward Tripp

Aug 5, 2023

Harry Edward Tripp was born on October 27, 1949, at Oak Grove, Missouri, the son of Sam and Lorretta Tripp, and passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 73 years.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara Tripp, who he married on March 14, 1967, at the Fredericktown Nazarene Church,...

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