Obituaries

Mar 23, 2024

OBITUARY Sharon Lee Bender nee Skelton departed this life in Sullivan, MO on Saturday, March 23, 2024, having reached the age of eighty years, five months, and five days. Sharon was born in Conran, MO on October 18, 1943, daughter of Richard Wayne Skelton, Sr. and Vonnie Lee Skelton nee Curtis. On August 8, 2008 she was united in marriage...

Mar 19, 2024

Donna Darlene Ranes, known to all as Darlene, departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, having reached the age of eighty-two years, eleven months and thirteen days. Darlene was born in St. Clair, MO on April 6, 1941, daughter of Virgil Jackson Stephenson and Dolly Beatrice Stephenson nee Whitworth. On June 6, 1980 she was...

Mar 15, 2024

OBITUARY Jeanette Louise Long of Union, MO departed this life in Pacific, MO on Friday, March 15, 2024, having reached the age of eighty-eight years, two months and six days. Jeanette was born in Kirkwood, MO on January 10, 1936, daughter of Clarence Ruder and Margaret Ruder nee Kemp. On May 5, 1956 she was united in marriage to Charles...

Mar 13, 2024

Mar 10, 2024

OBITUARY Mary A Chavez of Festus, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-four years, three months and four days. Mary was born in St. Louis, MO on December 6, 1959, daughter of Junior Ray Crafton and Mildred Crafton nee Ross. On October...

Mar 3, 2024

OBITUARY Nellie Ann Davis of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Sunday, March 3, 2024, having reached the age of ninety-six years, eight months and twelve days. Nellie was born on the family farm near St. Clair, MO in Franklin County on June 20, 1927, daughter of Jerry Freeman Bailey and Josie Bailey nee Rock....

Mar 2, 2024

OBITUARY Barbara Ann Kennedy (nee Todd) was born March 26, 1947 in Franklin County Missouri. She passed away on March 2, 2024. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Renee Hoagenson and Michele Kennedy; her grandchildren, Adam (Kellee) and Jonathan (Tiffany) Ellis, Alicia, Eric and Jenna Hoagenson; and her great grandchildren, Harper and Nolan Ellis. Barbara was preceded in death by...

Feb 24, 2024

OBITUARY Carol Sue Drewel of Union, MO departed this life in Boerne, TX on Saturday, February 24, 2024, having reached the age of seventy-four years, three months and one day. Carol was born in Richwoods, MO on November 23, 1949, daughter of Joseph Courtaway and Luly Courtaway nee Courtoise. Carol married the love of her life Marvin L. Drewel on...

Feb 23, 2024

Michael Edward Malady of Byrnes Mill, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, February 23, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-six years, one month and twenty days. Michael was born in St. Louis, MO on January 3, 1958, son of Richard Lee Malady, Sr. As a young man he was...

Feb 17, 2024

Robert F Schallenberg, known early on as "Firdel" then later to all as "Bob", 95, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Firdel or "Bob" was born and raised in Anaconda Missouri. He was the son of Walter and Evelyn Schallenberg. He was united in marriage to Alberta Ann Mester, known to most as Bert, on July 12,...

Feb 17, 2024

Reva Georgia Benton, nee Sitzes " Georgie" of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-two years, one month and eleven days. Reva was born in Washington, MO on January 6, 1962, daughter of Joseph Sitzes and Beulah Katherine Sitzes nee Renner. As a young woman she was...

Feb 15, 2024

Feb 15, 2024

Barbara Dale "Bobbie" Brown Obituary Barbara Dale "Bobbie" Brown, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Ozark, MO, at the age of 77. She was born on February 21, 1946, in Defiance, MO, and was raised in Beaufort, MO. Bobbie attended Union High School in Union, MO, graduating with the Class of 1964. Bobbie...

Feb 1, 2024

OBITUARY Carol Ann Hografe of Dittmer, MO departed this life in Fenton, MO on February 1, 2024, having reached the age of seventy-one years, five months and one day. Carol was born in St. Louis, MO on August 31, 1952, daughter of Herbert William Hografe and Alouise Marie Hografe nee Dwyer. Carol is survived by her sister, Linda Turkovic and...

Jan 30, 2024

OBITUARY Katherine Ann Brocato, known to all as Kathy, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Creve Coeur, MO on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-eight years, six months and twenty-seven days. Kathy was born in Washington, MO on July 3, 1955, daughter of Ralph William Siess and Dorothy Rose Siess nee Unnerstall. As a...

Jan 27, 2024

OBITUARY Hayden Michael Brant of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on Saturday, January 27, 2024, having reached the age of seventeen years and two months. Hayden was born in St. Louis, MO on November 27, 2006, son of Barbara Jean Brant nee Belew and Justin Lee Brant. Hayden is survived by his mother, Barbara Brant of...

Jan 21, 2024

Albert Lee Downey, Sr. of Salem, MO departed this life in Salem on Sunday, January 21, 2024, having reached the age of seventy-six years, six months and twenty days. Albert was born in St. Clair, MO on July 1, 1947, son of Frances Marie Downey. As a young man he was united in marriage and blessed to have four children....

Jan 12, 2024

OBITUARY Gail Clara Roller of Bourbon, MO departed this life in Town & Country, MO on Friday, January 12, 2024, having reached the age of seventy-one years, three months and two days. Gail was born in St. Louis, MO on October 10, 1952, daughter of Raymond Herman Hoops and Rose Marie Hoops nee Breeher. As a young woman she was...

Jan 6, 2024

Martin Adam Strauser, Sr. of Sullivan, MO, departed this life in Sullivan, MO on Saturday, January 6, 2024, having reached the age of eighty-two years, ten months and eighteen days. Martin was born on the family farm about eight miles from Richwoods, MO on February 19, 1941, son of Charles Russell Strauser and Ethel Mary Strauser nee Caldwell. On august...

Jan 4, 2024

Dolores Marie Moore, known to all as Dee, of St. Clair, MO departed this life peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, January 4, 2024, having reached the age of eighty-four years, three months and twenty-eight days. Dolores was born in St. Louis, MO on September 7, 1939, daughter of Thomas Henry Bauer and...