obituaries

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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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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 24, 2018

Jewell "Ted" Williams was born October 24, 1919 at Mayfield, Missouri the son of Bennett and Amelia Catherine (Green) Williams and passed away on November 24, 2018 at Jackson, Missouri at the age of 99 years.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents daughter Vicky L. Moore, his wife Juanita (Gregory) Williams who died on January...

Nov 19, 2018

Theresa Stephens was born July 26, 1958 at St. Louis, the daughter of Noble E. and Dorothy Riddle, and passed away on November 19, 2018 in Fredericktown at the age of 60 years.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, and brother George Riddle.

Theresa is survived by two (2) daughters Stephanie (Derek) King,...

Nov 18, 2018

Esther Emma (Martin) Pense entered into heavenly rest on November 18, 2018. Esther had turned 89 years old on November 11, 2018. She was born in Cornwall, Missouri to Mary R. (Francis) and Harry C. Martin. Esther married the love of her life, Clifford L. Pense, on January 25, 1953.

Preceding her in death were her parents...

Nov 13, 2018

Virginia Marie Mattingly was born July 24, 1924 at Fredericktown the daughter of Mamie & Earl Peterman and passed away on November 13, 2018 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown at the age of 94 years.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph R. (P.I.) Mattingly, whom she married on August 2, 1945...

Nov 6, 2018

Shirley Sue Shafer was born on June 1, 1946 at Pemiscot County, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Denny) Pipkens and passed away on November 6, 2018 at the age of 72 years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father, and one (1) sister Patricia Ann Pipkens.

She is survived by her husband...

Nov 4, 2018

Andrew Warren Pierson was born April 8, 1997 at Farmington, Missouri the son of Michael Patrick and Colleen Ann (Kennel) Pierson and passed away on November 4, 2018 at Warrensberg, Missouri at the age of 21 years. Andrew was preceded in death by his grandfather Michael James Pierson, his  great grandparents Warren and Helen Feldman and Dorothy Klein. Andrew is...

Nov 2, 2018

Madison Raymond Stevens (nicknamed "Mat") was born on September 11, 1925 at his home on the Dry Creek community of Madison County, Missouri.

Madison was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Georgia Stevens, as well as one brother, Van, and two sisters, Aimee Richey and Violet Scheapf. Mat was married to Dorothy Jean Young in...

Oct 30, 2018

Elsie B. Ramsey Allen was born January 9, 1919 in Adairville, Kentucky and passed away on October 30, 2018 at Stockhoff Nursing home in Fredericktown, Missouri. Elsie was the 4 TH of 8 children born to Thomas Elrod and Ina Geneva (Hankins) Ramsey.

She married Emmett Jonas Allen December 26, 1934 . to this union 5 children...