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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.

Harold James Francis

Harold James Francis

Feb 12, 2019

Harold James Francis was born August 7, 1945 at Fredericktown the son of Oscar W. and Artie E. (Hovis) Francis and passed away on February 12, 2019 at his residence in Marquand at the age of 73 years.

Harold Jim was preceded in death by his parents, One (1) brother Willard Carroll Francis and One (1) sister...

Pearl V. Brinkman

Pearl V. Brinkman

Feb 3, 2019

Pearl Victoria (Eaton) Brinkman, born on February 26, 1922, the 4th child of eleven to Fred Lawrence Eaton and Maria Marie Caussain. Pearl was born in their home, in Glen Hazel, Elk County, Pennsylvania, just a few days short of 97 years ago.

Later in her life, Pearl decided to move to Madison County Missouri to live...

Wanda Mae Williams

Wanda Mae Williams

Feb 3, 2019

Wanda Mae Williams was born May 9, 1925 in Madison County, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Smallen) Sikes and passed away on February 3, 2019 at Stockhoff Nursing home in Fredericktown at the age of 93 years.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, a son James Howard Williams who passed away in 1964,...

Godfrey Waldmann

Godfrey Waldmann

Jan 31, 2019

Godfrey Waldmann was born on April 6, 1938 at Offenbach, Germany, the son of Theodore and Lilly Waldmann, and passed away on January 31, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 80 years.

Godfrey was preceded in death by his parents.

Godfrey is survived by his wife Marylou, whom he married on June 6, 1977...

Emmanuel Preston Sohn

Emmanuel Preston Sohn

Jan 30, 2019

Emmanuel Preston Sohn was born on September 2, 1981 at Farmington, the son of Eugene and Carol Sohn, and passed away on January 30, 2019 at the age of 37 years.

Emmanuel was preceded in death by his grandmother Virginia Sohn, two (2) grandfathers John Sohn, and Bill Fitzgerald.

Emmanuel is survived by his parents...

Nancy S. Dotson

Nancy S. Dotson

Jan 26, 2019

Nancy S. Dotson was born April 17, 1937 at Big Forud, West Virginia the daughter of Ralph & Elva (Crockett) Campbell and passed away on January 26, 2019 at the age of 81 years.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, sons Michael Dotson & Marty Dotson, brother Ralph Campbell, her in-laws Dock and Grace Dotson,...

Harve Dale Hardesty

Harve Dale Hardesty

Jan 20, 2019

Harve Dale Hardesty was born April 7, 1929 at Brimfield, Illinois the son of Ira B. and Laura E. Spain Hardesty and passed away on January 20, 2019 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown at the age of 89 years.

Harve was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Imogene May Hardesty.

Harve is...

Joe Siah Helm

Joe Siah Helm

Jan 20, 2019

Joe Siah Helm was born December 14, 1953 at Fredericktown the son of Iva & David Grindstaff and passed away on January 20, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 65 years.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by Two (2) sons Joseph Helm of Fredericktown and Brian helm of...

John R. Francis

John R. Francis

Jan 18, 2019

John R. Francis was born on March 1, 1940 at Fredericktown, the son of Leo and Verna Francis, and passed away on January 18, 2019 at the age of 78 years.

John was preceded in death by his parents, two (2) brothers David Francis, Charles "Buzz" Francis, two (2) sisters Dorothy Emmett, and Hilda Francis.

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Harold Junior Whitener

Harold Junior Whitener

Jan 15, 2019

Harold Junior Whitener was born April 3, 1931 at Fredericktown the son of Elmer Franklin and Lena Blanch (Wray) Whitener and passed away on January 15, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 87 years.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, a son Rick Whitener, three (3) sisters Freda Hale, Lois Cole & Alma Lee...

Charles Henry Finch

Charles Henry Finch

Jan 13, 2019

Charles Henry Finch was born on September 5, 1937 the son of Charlie and Frieda Finch, and passed away on January 13, 2019 at Lakeland, Florida at the age of 81 years.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) daughter Cheryl Denise Finch, one (1) brother Jimmie Gale Finch, and one (1) sister-in-law Teresa...

Salena Rose Alfaro

Salena Rose Alfaro

Jan 11, 2019

Salena Rose Alfaro was born on December 21, 1942 at Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William Clyde and Mildred Lucille (Ballard) Burke, and passed away on January 11, 2019 at Bonne Terre at the age of 76 years.

Salena was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph E. Alfaro, whom she married on July 9,...

Maxine C. Moore

Maxine C. Moore

Jan 9, 2019

Maxine C. Moore was born June 3, 1923 in Madison County, the daughter of John and Nora (Peterman) Wengler, and passed away on January 9, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 95 years.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ray H. Moore whom she married on June 17, 1944 at Clay County,...

Roger L. Weston

Roger L. Weston

Dec 31, 2018

Roger L. Weston was born July 26, 1955 at Fredericktown, the son of Raymond and Geraldine (Forsythe) Weston, and passed away on December 31, 2018 at the age of 63 years.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, and two (2) brothers Dennis Weston and Darrell Weston.

Roger is survived by his wife Sheila...

Donald George Kraemer

Donald George Kraemer

Dec 28, 2018

Donald G. Kraemer was born December 16, 1957 at St. Louis, the son of Vernon and Dorothy Kraemer, and passed away on December 28, 2018 at the age of 61 years.

Donald is survived by his parents, one (1) son Zachery (Kelli Stevens) Kraemer, one (1) granddaughter Zoie Kraemer, four (4) sisters Debra Kraemer, Denise (Bobby) Kraemer,...

Linda Kay Heimbaugh

Linda Kay Heimbaugh

Dec 18, 2018

Linda Kay Heimbaugh was born April 15,1949 at Fredericktown the daughter of Homer Truman and Betty Jean (Graham) Griffon, and passed away on December 18, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 69 years.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Benjamin Richard Heimbaugh, brother Jerry Griffon, sister Janice...

Willard "Pat" Mills

Willard "Pat" Mills

Dec 17, 2018

Willard Earl "Pat" Mills was born March 17, 1931 at Flat River, Missouri the son of Emmett and Clara (Powell) mills and passed away on December 17, 2018 at St. Louis at the age of 87 years.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley (Stanfill) Mills whom he married on June 18, 1955...

Howard Lee Crum Jr.

Howard Lee Crum Jr.

Dec 10, 2018

Howard Lee Crum Jr. was born October 20, 1951 at St. Mary, Missouri the son of Howard Lee Crum and Vicki Loraine (Mercer) Crum and passed away on December 10, 2018 at Carbondale, Illinois at the age of 67 years.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by Two (2) daughters...

Neal Francis Cowling

Neal Francis Cowling

Dec 7, 2018

Neal Francis Cowling was born August 20, 1932 at Crosby, Minnesota, the son of William John and Catherine A. (Krueger) Cowling, and passed away on December 7, 2018 at the age of 86 years.

Neal was preceded in death by his parents, three (3) brothers George Cowling, Fred Cowling, Lyle Cowling, one (1) sister Katherine Hendrickson one...

Marilyn June Whitener

Marilyn June Whitener

Nov 27, 2018

Marilyn June Whitener was born June 20, 1938 in Bollinger County, Missouri the daughter of Ersel Eugene and Opal Grace (Davis) Denman and passed away November 27, 2018 in Cape Girardeau at the age of 80 years.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bobby Joe Whitener, whom she married on September 29, 1956...

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