Obituaries

Jun 9, 2024

OBITUARY Arthur Charles Fink, Jr., known to most as Jim, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Sunday, June 9, 2024, having reached the age of ninety years, three months and twenty-nine days. Jim was born in Fenton, MO on February 11, 1934, son of Arthur Charles Fin, Sr. and Maude Fink nee Dohack. In...

Jun 7, 2024

Jun 4, 2024

OBITUARY Linda Louise Haskins of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-six years, four months and fifteen days. Linda was born in Washington, MO on January 20, 1958, daughter of Theodore Michael Suntrup, Jr. and Charlene Josephine Suntrup nee Monzyk. As a young woman she was united...

Jun 1, 2024

OBITUARY Richard James Stern of St. Clair, MO departed this life in his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, having reached the age of ninety-one years, three months and fifteen days. Richard was born in Belleville, IL on February 17, 1933, son of Charles Stern and Florence Stern nee Catalina. On January 21,...

May 24, 2024

OBITUARY Earl William Sohn of St. Clair, MO departed this life on Friday, May 24, 2024, having reached the age of fifty-eight years, six months and sixteen days. Earl was born in Washington, MO on November 8, 1965, son of Edward Willie Sohn and Mary Louise Sohn. Earl is survived by his son, Dakota Earl Sohn of Union, MO; by...

May 21, 2024

Husband of the late Betty Dockery, father of Danny Dockery, Denise Dockery and the late Terry Dockery, grandfather of Amber Dockery (Tyler), Ashley McCreary and Laura McCreary (Smith), great-grandfather of Vayah Burst, Savanah Burst, Andrew Smith and Aidan Smith, brother of Walter Dockery, uncle of Tony Dockery (Sandra Robison), Jim Dockery, Randy Ratican (Lisa), Lynn Ratican (Donna), Jeff Ingram (Crystal),...

May 12, 2024

Margaret Mary Love Born November 11, 1957. Died May 12, 2024 Preceded in death by Dominic and Eileen Palazzolo (parents), Lynda Palazzolo (sister), and Martin Palazzolo (brother). She is survived by Jeffrey Love (son), his wife, three daughters, Victoria Power (sister), Ruth Siragusa (sister), Jere Palazzolo (brother), Jayne Dumais (sister), Reta D'Alessandro (sister), Eileen Lovan (sister), Karl Palazzolo (brother), and...

May 5, 2024

Diane B. Schutzenhofer March 14, 1943 - May 5, 2024 Diane B Schutzenhofer of Saint Clair, Mo formerly of Fairview Heights, IL departed this earthly life while at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Diane was born in East St Louis, IL on March 14, 1943; the oldest daughter of Howard R Paule and Minnie...

May 3, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

OBITUARY Lonnie Darrel Davidson of Dittmer, MO departed this life at his daughter's home in Robertsville, MO, on Friday, April 26, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, nine months and nineteen days. Lonnie was born in Baldwyn, MS on July 7, 1954, son of Willard Leon Davidson, known to all as Leon, and Amanda Opal Davidson nee Osborne,...

Apr 24, 2024

John Timothy Monson, known to all as Tim, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, eight months and thirteen days. John was born in St. Louis, MO on August 11, 1954, son of John Monson and Eva Lou Monson nee Wallis. As a young man...

Apr 23, 2024

OBITUARY Betty Ellen Stough of Union, MO departed this life in Union, MO on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, having reached the age of ninety-one years, seven months and one day. Betty was born in Wrightsville, PA on September 22, 1932, daughter of Clarence Horn and Mary Horn nee Clinton. On November 28, 1981 she was united in marriage to William...

Apr 18, 2024

Thurman Lee Mitchell, 55, of Denver, Colorado, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Debbie McFarland Mitchell; his daughter, Precious Mitchell; his stepson, Robert McFarland (girlfriend, Robin); his grandchildren, Maci McFarland, Annabelle Hollingshead, and Kaden Hollingshead, all of Pacific, MO; his mother, Naomi Mitchell of Beaufort; three brothers, Mike Mitchell (Brenda) and...

Apr 17, 2024

OBITUARY Yves Rene Paille of Robertsville, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, seven months and twenty-five days. Yves was born in Marseille, France on August 23, 1954, son of Raymond Gerard Paille and Hermine Jane Paille nee Hassan On September...

Apr 15, 2024

OBITUARY Judith Ann Dickison of Lonedell, MO departed this life at her home on Monday, April 15, 2024, having reached the age of seventy-two years, four months and twenty-two days. Judith was born in St. Louis, MO on November 24, 1951, daughter of Clifford Vance and Mary Vance nee Cheatham. On October 25, 1975 she was united in marriage to...

Apr 11, 2024

Carol Evelyn Magruder nee Simon Carol Evelyn Magruder departed this life peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on April 11, 2024, having reached the age of 87 years. Carol was born in St. Louis, MO on July 23, 1936, daughter of Roland Henry Simon and Elizabeth Bernice Simon nee Baugh. On May 7, 1955, she was united in...

Apr 11, 2024

OBITUARY Kayla Irene Epple-Inman of Union, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Thursday, April 11, 2024, having reached the age of thirty years, five months and twelve days. Kayla was born in St. Louis, MO on October 30, 1993, daughter of Michael Epple and Sherry Lynn Epple nee Hammer. She was blessed to have one daughter. Kayla...

Apr 10, 2024

OBITUARY Robert Normand Rodrigue of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-four years, six months and twenty-nine days. Robert was born in Brockton, MA on September 12, 1959, son of Emile Wilfred Rodrigue and Dorothy Blanche Rodrigue nee Leger. As a young man he was united in...

Apr 8, 2024

OBITUARY Melvin Jackie Gaugh, known to most as Mel, was born on November 27, 1934 to James and Effie Gaugh nee Howard and was called home to the Lord on April 8, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty nee Willson; by his son Rob Gaugh and wife, Patricia; by his daughter Rhonda Stuckwish; by his...

Apr 6, 2024

OBITUARY Douglas MacArthur McCray was born to the proud parents of McKinley and Allie McCray on September 22, 1942 in Monticello ~ Crossett, Arkansas. He graduated Tillis High School in the Arkansas Public School District. He later worked for Ford Motor Company in Hazelwood, MO from 1966 to its closure in 2006. Douglas met the love of his life, Thelma,...