obituaries

Nov 25, 2025

Alice Faye Boekemier was born on March 3, 1956, the daughter of Leo Declue and Opal Twomey, and passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 69 years.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Larry Boekemier, who she married on June 1, 1977, two (2) brothers, Lennie Declue, Timmy Declue, one...

Nov 20, 2025

Born in Saco, Missouri, to Lester and Eithel (Miller) Skaggs, Betty lived a life filled with love, strength, and devotion to her family.  She passed away peacefully in Bridgeton, Missouri, at the age of 85.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Mildred Whitener and Dean Thompson; her brother, William (Bill) Skaggs; and her...

Nov 16, 2025

Rhonda Brummer, 67, of Park Hills, Missouri, passed away on November 16, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

Rhonda was born May 2, 1958 in Fredericktown, Missouri, the daughter of Freida Houser.

Rhonda especially loved her dog, Crowley, fishing, gardening, and being outside.

Rhonda was a Christian and loved Jesus.

Rhonda is...

Nov 15, 2025

William Joseph Whitener was born on November 25, 1942, at Fredericktown, the son of Joseph L. and Mary (Sitzes) Whitener, and passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 82 years.

William was preceded in death by his parents.

William is survived by his wife, Katherine (Kaiser) Whitener, who he married on March...

Nov 1, 2025

Jackie Duffer was born on December 29, 1941, the daughter of Henry and Margaret Gaines, and passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 83 years.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) brother, Henry "Sonny" Gaines, one (1) sister, Jean Campbell, and one (1) niece, Amber Gaines.

Jackie is...

Oct 31, 2025

James E. "Jim" Bollinger was born on February 28, 1935, at Madison County, Missouri, the son of Omer and Nina Bollinger, and passed away October 31, 2025, at the age of 90 years.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and two (2) sisters, Martha Lucille Clark, and Virginia Lee Wrausmann.

Jim is survived...

Oct 30, 2025

Earl B. Schulz was born on October 5, 1947, at St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Paul and Virginia Schulz, and passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 78 years.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Debbie, who he married on May 30, 1970.

Earl is survived...

Oct 21, 2025

Kraig Lanye Henson was born on November 26, 1964, the son of Don Henson and Ellie Rehkop, and passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 60 years.

Kraig was preceded in death by his father and one (1) nephew, Viktor Ebers.

Kraig is survived by his mother, his siblings, Kris Henson, Shannon...

Oct 21, 2025

Patricia Poe was born on June 2, 1944, at St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Karl and Wava (Shrum) Peroutka, and passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 81 years.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Morris Poe Sr., who she married on March 13, 1981, at Farmington, Missouri, two...

Oct 18, 2025

Kenneth Toby Waddington was born on July 28, 1949, the son of Kenneth W. and Mary E. Waddington, and passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 76 years.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) brother, Bill King, and one (1) granddaughter, Tawnee Waddington.

Kenneth is survived by one...

Oct 16, 2025

Brenda Lee Edmond was born on September 19, 1962, at Fredericktown, the daughter of John Wesley and Marie Edmond Sr., and passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 63 years.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Carol Jean Edmond, Donald Ray Edmond, Linda Lou Keller, Mary Ann Keller, and nephew...

Oct 15, 2025

Tonja Francis was born on June 25, 1959, at Fredericktown, the daughter of Delmar and Pat (Brotherton) Cureton, and passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 66 years.

Tonja was preceded in death by her parents, and numerous aunts and uncles.

Tonja is survived by her husband Danny Francis, who she married...

Oct 13, 2025

Beverly Sue Hinkle was born on November 3, 1955, the daughter of Earl and Eileen Firebaugh, and passed away on October 13, 2025, at the age of 69 years.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother John Firebaugh.

Beverly is survived by her husband Darrell A. Hinkle, who she married on...

Oct 11, 2025

Hilda Mae Hunt was born on April 28th 1926 in Fredericktown Missouri and passed away on October 11th 2025 at the age of 99 years and 6 months. She was the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Simmons) Francis. She married Roscoe (Bud) Hunt on June 4th 1948. They had one son, Guy Hunt and one granddaughter Amanda Francis Hunt...

Oct 10, 2025

Martin Douglas "Speedy" Kinnerson was born on April 23, 1957 in Mena, Arkansas to Short and Ellen (Hart) Kinnerson. He graduated from Hatfield, Arkansas and later attended the Vo-tech in Mena, Arkansas.

Speedy was inducted into the United States Navy. He served his country before being honorably discharged. He lived in Skiatook and Fairview before moving to...

Oct 10, 2025

Dorothy Mudge was born on June 23, 1929, at Elvins, Missouri, the daughter of Alonzo and Lula Freeland, and passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 96 years.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Melvin Mudge, who she married on October 26, 1946, at Fredericktown, one (1) son Jerry Mudge...

Oct 10, 2025

Keith Wayne Stacy was born on February 1, 1961, at Chicago, Illinois, the son of Glenn Loomis and Catherine Louise (Cauble) Stacy, and passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 64 years.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, and three (3) siblings, Doug Stacy, Gary Wade Stacy Sr., and Nancy Louise Kuersten....

Oct 6, 2025

Karen Jean Corp was born on July 4, 1966, the daughter of Bud and Wilma Hoelscher, and passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 59 years.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents.

Karen is survived by her husband Johnathan C. Corp, who she married on November 6, 2015, at the...

Sep 30, 2025

L. Jane Bowling was born October 7, 1937 in St. Francois County the daughter Clarence and Stella (Hamblin) Bowling and passed away on September 30, 2025 in Fredericktown at the age of 87 years.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Ruth Ann (Bowling) Roy Carlton.

Jane is survived by...

Sep 25, 2025

Nancy Ann Whitener (Nichols) was born on October 2, 1936, to Eunice and W.D. Nichols in Jefferson City, MO. Nancy graduated from Fredericktown High School in 1954.  Nancy passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO on September 25, 2025.

On October 19, 1957, Nancy married the love of her life, Gary Whitener.  ...