obituaries

Dec 26, 2025

William H. (Bill) Edmonds was born on January 3, 1937, at Fredericktown, the son of Clovis and Lillian (Albright) Edmonds, and passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 88 years.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Katherine "Katy" (Phillips) Edmonds, who he married on December 15, 1955, his parents, and two (2)...

Dec 20, 2025

Maydeen Zahner was born on May 9, 1944, at Madison County, Missouri, the daughter of Delbert and Irene (Lutes) Carlton, and passed away on December 20, 2025 at the age of 81 years.

Maydeen was preceded in death by her husband, James Zahner, who she married on July 4, 1974, at Fredericktown, her parents, her brother Robert...

Dec 20, 2025

Justice Dakota Bowman was born on September 20, 2006, at Farmington, Missouri, and passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 19 years.

Justice was preceded in death by one (1) brother, London Weiss, and one (1) grandmother, Nancy Bowman.

Justice is survived by his parents, Daniel and Melissa Bowman, his grandparents, Stanley...

Dec 19, 2025

Larry Lee Whitener was born on March 22, 1938, at Marquand, Missouri, the son of Floyd and Dorothy Whitener, and passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 87 years.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) brother and sister-in-law Gary (Nancy) Whitener, and two (2) grandchildren, Garrett Mann, and Carson Mann....

Dec 18, 2025

Martha Elizabeth Garuccio was born December 27, 1961, at Sikeston, MO, the daughter of Joseph Rust and Mary Marcella (Hasty) Brown, and passed away December 18, 2025.

Martha was preceded in death by her spouse Nicholas Garuccio and her parents.

Martha is survived by one (1) son Joseph Garuccio, one (1) brother, Joe Brown, two...

Dec 18, 2025

Martha Elizabeth Garuccio was born December 27, 1960, at Sikeston, MO, the daughter of Joseph Rust and Mary Marcella (Hasty) Brown, and passed away December 18, 2025.

Martha was preceded in death by her spouse Nicholas Garuccio and her parents.

Martha is survived by one (1) son Joseph Garuccio, one (1) brother, Joe Brown, two...

Dec 14, 2025

Tina Jean Hutcheson was born on September 30, 1970, the daughter of John and Dorothy Flannery, and passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 55 years.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) sister, Norma, one (1) grandmother, Ivy Walker, and one (1) sister-in-law, Linda Patterson.

Tina is survived...

Dec 13, 2025

Barbara Sikes was born on December 30, 1933, at Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Harmon and Norma (Green) Hovis, and passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 91 years.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Charles Sikes, who she married on March 23, 1956, at Fredericktown, her parents, and one (1) brother,...

Dec 9, 2025

Robert "Bob" Tesreau was born on March 8, 1965, at Fredericktown, the son of Floyd and Sandy Tesreau, and passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 60 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother.

Bob is survived by father, two (2) sons, Corey (Tiffany) Tesreau, Brandon (Andrea) Tesreau, one (1)...

Dec 7, 2025

Lois (Stafford) Hahn was born on January 20, 1951, the daughter of Otto and Alma Stafford, and passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 74 years.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, and four (4) brothers, Jim Stafford, Larry Stafford, Junior Dale Stafford, and Norman Stafford.

Lois is survived by...

Dec 4, 2025

Glenda Nell Robinson Skaggs-Pierce, born July 2, 1934, in Patton, Missouri, to Joseph C. and Pearl (Stanfill) Robinson, entered into eternal rest on December 4, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Lindel and Paul Robinson; her sisters, Mabel Boland, Wanda Green, Delma "Robb" Meyer, and Dean...

Dec 2, 2025

Christine Stacey was born on August 27, 1934, at Wharn Cliffe, West Virginia, the daughter of Doc and Grace Dotson, and passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 91 years.

Christine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe Stacey Jr., who she married on March 9, 1952, one (1) son, Rickey...

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...