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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.

Bertha Mcmasters Knight

Bertha Mcmasters Knight

Aug 24, 2022

Bertha McMasters Knight was born on June 7, 1936 at Truman, Arkansas, the daughter of J.J. and Mary Penter, and passed away on August, 24, 2022 at the age of 86 years.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband O.C. McMasters, who she married on December 12, 1953, her daughter Jeanna Tiefenauer, and siblings...

Steven "Steve" Keith Kindlesparger

Steven "Steve" Keith Kindlesparger

Aug 17, 2022

Steven "Steve" Keith Kindlesparger, 73, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Fredericktown, MO. He was born August 25, 1948 to Leroy "Pops" Kindlesparger and Dolores "Babe" Koester in St. Louis, MO. Steve served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and later worked many years in the HVAC industry. On April 02, 2011, he married...

Larry Michael Korokis

Larry Michael Korokis

Aug 13, 2022

"This is an Unconventional obituary for an Unconventional Man"

Larry Michael Korokis was born on September 7, 1946, at Ironton, Missouri, to Christo James and Dexter Avonelle (Burlingame) Korokis. He passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws,...

Donald "Buzz" Jordan

Donald "Buzz" Jordan

Aug 9, 2022

Donald Edward "Buzz" Jordan was born on January 21, 1943, at Fredericktown, Missouri, the son of George and Opal Jordan.  He was reunited with Marilyn, the love of his life, wife of 55 years, on August 9, 2022, nine (9) days after her passing.

Buzz was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, brother Jerry Jordan,...

Fred Joseph Stoffregen

Fred Joseph Stoffregen

Aug 5, 2022

Fred Joseph Stoffregen was born on August 23, 1961, at Cape Girardeau, the son of Fred and Gelena (Culp) Stoffregen, and passed away on August 5, 2022, at the age of 60 years.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents.

Fred is survived by his wife Lori Stoffregen, who he married on September 11,...

Marilyn Fay Jordan

Marilyn Fay Jordan

Jul 31, 2022

Marilyn Fay Jordan was born on August 20, 1950, at Silva, Missouri, the daughter of Cleatus and Roberta Montgomery, and passed away at her home in "beautiful downtown Cherokee Pass" on July 31, 2022, at the age of 71 years.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Stanley "Stan the Man" Montgomery.

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Noah Justin Young

Noah Justin Young

Jul 30, 2022

Noah Justin Young passed away into eternity at his life-long home on July 30, 2022. He was born at the same location on October 13, 1923, to Rev. William T. Young and Minerva Belle King. Noah was their eleventh child in addition to the four children that Rev. Young brought to the marriage. All these siblings have preceded Noah...

Wanda Irene Moore

Wanda Irene Moore

Jul 29, 2022

Wanda Irene Moore was born on February 10, 1943 at St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Jesse Obert and Pearl (Edwards) Yount and passed away on July 29, 2022 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 79 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother J.O. Yount, and a grandson Matthew Isaiah Qualls....

Aleda Jane Whitener

Aleda Jane Whitener

Jul 27, 2022

Aleda Jane Whitener was born Sept. 9, 1942, at Fredericktown, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence and Nora (Wright) Tinnin. She passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Jackson at the age of 79 years.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Len Whitener, who she married at Benton, Missouri; sister, Beverly Page; great-granddaughters, Brandy Hobeck...

Edgar E. Turnbaugh

Edgar E. Turnbaugh

Jul 23, 2022

Edgar Elmo Turnbaugh Jr. was born September 9, 1946, in Millcreek, Missouri, the son of Elmo and Pauline (East) Turnbaugh, and passed away on July 23, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 75 years. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Robert Keen, brothers-in-law John Heuermann, Dennis Toole, and Gary Ward. Ed is survived...

Ruby G. Spain

Ruby G. Spain

Jul 20, 2022

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Ruby G. Spain

Ruby G. Spain

Jul 20, 2022

Ruby G. Spain was born February 18, 1931 in Washington, Missouri the daughter of Gussie Floyd and Grace (Huffman) Bellew and passed away on July 20, 2022at Fredericktown at the age of 91 years.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Herschel Spain who she married on June 27, 1945 at Fredericktown, Missouri. Children...

Jeffrey James Curtis

Jeffrey James Curtis

Jul 17, 2022

Jeffrey James Curtis was born June 1, 1985 at Mason Utah and passed away on July 17, 1011 at Warrenton, Mo.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother Kimberly Reagan, father Rick Curtis, grandmother Dorothy Franks, grandfather Butch Curtis and Papa Jr. Franks

Jeff is survived by his wife Brittnay Curtis, children Lee James...

Mona S. Mcdowell

Mona S. Mcdowell

Jul 17, 2022

Mona S. McDowell was born October 25, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Thomas Milton and Marjorie (Allen) Coley who preceded her in death.

Mona is survived by her husband Kenny, their children Tracey, Travis and Ryan a special sister-in-law Phyllis Bell a grandson Tyler and great grand daughter Cheryl.

She enjoyed sitting...

Belinda "Bimbi" Lea Lopez

Belinda "Bimbi" Lea Lopez

Jul 16, 2022

Belinda "Bimbi" Lea Lopez was born on December 19, 1958 at Bonne Terre, Missouri, the daughter of Leroy "Butch" and Doris "Dee" Braswell, and passed away on July 16, 2022 at the age of 63 years.

Bimbi was preceded in death by her father Butch Braswell.

Bimbi is survived by her mother, one (1) son...

William Maurice Stephens

William Maurice Stephens

Jul 13, 2022

William Maurice Stephens was born September 6, 1930 at Marquand, Missouri the son of Claude and Ruby (Leitz) Stephens and passed away on July 13, 2022 at Marquand, Missouri at the age of 91 years.

Maurice was a 1948 graduate of Marquand High School. A U.S. Army Veteran stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas and a retired logger....

Thomas A. Ransom

Thomas A. Ransom

Jul 12, 2022

Thomas A. Ransom was born October 25, 1929 at Fairfield, Nebraska the son of Elijah Orville and Leah Nell (Day) Ransom and passed away on July 12, 2022 at Buena Park, California at the age of 92 years.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Orville, Emerson, Florence and Audrey. His wife Deloris June (Cooper)...

Zenaida B. Powell

Zenaida B. Powell

Jul 6, 2022

Zenaida B. Powell was born on September 6, 1944 at Leyte Island, Phillipines, the daughter of Julian and Faustina Balasanos, and passed away on July 6, 2022 at the age of 77 years.

Zenaida was preceded in death by her parents.

Zenaida is survived by her ex-husband Michael Powell, and four (4) brothers Pio, Elis,...

Laverne Bloom

Laverne Bloom

Jul 2, 2022

LaVerne Bloom was born February 7, 1938 at Millcreek, Missouri the daughter of Clarence Andrew and Maxine Wanda (Sellards) Johnson and passed away on July 2, 2022 at Fredericktown at the age of 84 years.

Laverne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Bloom who she married on March 16, 1957 at Hernando, Mississippi,...

Norma Faye Tesson (Bess)

Norma Faye Tesson (Bess)

Jun 29, 2022

Norma Faye Tesson (Bess), born on December 16, 1944, in Ironton Missouri passed away on June 29, 2022 at The Addison of Fuquay Varina Senior Lifestyle Center in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina.  Norma was preceded in death by her second husband Melvin "Tubby" Tesson.  She was the daughter of Emanuel D "Mack" and Ollie M Bess of Fredericktown, MO....

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