Obituaries

Aug 17, 2023

OBITUARY Elmer (Sonny) Claud Lancaster (83) departed this life in St. Clair, MO, on Thursday, August 17, 2023, Formally from Union, MO where he was cared for by his nephew Robert (Angie) Lancaster. Sonny was born in Chicago Heights, IL on May 2, 1940, to James C. and Juliet B. Lancaster. Sonny is survived by four siblings, Mary Ellen Wynder...

Aug 15, 2023

OBITUARY Ellen Marie Estes of House Springs, MO departed this life in Fenton, MO on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-four years and nine months. Ellen was born in St. Clair, MO on November 15, 1938, daughter of Roscoe Roy Light and Wilma Lucille Light nee Hansel. As a young woman she was united in marriage...

Aug 11, 2023

OBITUARY Jason Lee Bays of Union, MO departed this life in Bridgeton, MO on Friday, August 11, 2023, having reached the age of forty-eight years and nine months. Jason was born in Potosi, MO on November 11, 1974, son of Gary Lee Bays and ruby Ellen Bays nee Gibson. As a young man he was united in marriage and blessed...

Aug 9, 2023

OBITUARY August Ivan Nelson, known to all as Ivan, of Bourbon, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, having reached the age of one hundred one years, eight months and three days. Ivan was born in New Windsor, IL on December 7, 1921, son of William T. Nelson...

Jul 30, 2023

OBITUARY Marvin Lawrence Drewel of Union, MO departed this life in San Antonio, TX on Sunday, July 30, 2023, having reached the age of seventy-nine years, three months and fifteen days. Marvin was born in Bland, MO on April 15, 1944, son of Henry A. Drewel and Anna B. Drewel nee Givan. Marvin married the love of his life Carol...

Jul 29, 2023

OBITUARY Gerald Lee Neal Sr. of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, July 29, 2023, having reached the age of seventy-one years, nine months and five days. Gerald was born in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, October 24, 1951, son of Oliver Dan Neal and Edith Helen Neal...

Jul 27, 2023

OBITUARY Michael Pete Wieda, known to all as Mike, of Valley Park, MO departed this life in Fenton, MO on Thursday, July 27, 2023, having reached the age of eighty years, eleven months and twenty-two days. Mike was born in Washington, MO on August 5, 1942, son of Fred Harmon Wieda and Maude Wieda nee Huff. While united in marriage...

Jul 24, 2023

LaVonne Mae Brown of St. Clair, MO departed this life at Life Care Center in Sullivan, MO on Monday, July 24, 2023 having reached the age of ninety years, three months and fifteen days. LaVonne was born in Haywarden, IA on Sunday, April 9, 1933, daughter of Walter Schuette and Elsie Schuette nee Hatton. On June 27, 1952 she was...

Jul 22, 2023

Danny Kirk's Obituary Pastor Danny Ray Kirk, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, departed this life in Rogers, Arkansas on Saturday, July 22, 2023, having reached the age of sixty-seven years. Danny was born in Belleville, Illinois on August 26, 1955, son of Grover Jethro Kirk and Marie Kirk nee Todd. Danny is survived by his wife, Carolyn Kirk of Bella Vista,...

Jul 21, 2023

OBITUARY Tammy Elizabeth McIntire of Hermann, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, July 21, 2023, having reached the age of sixty-five years, two months and twenty-three days. Tammy was born in Washington, MO on April 28, 1958, daughter of Walter Woodrow Hansel and Nellie V. Hansel nee Vaughn. On July...

Jul 15, 2023

OBITUARY Roger Allen Thoming of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Saturday, July 15 2023, having reached the age of seventy-one years, five months and twelve days. Roger was born in St. Louis, MO on February 3, 1952, son of Glenn Ellis Thoming and Geraldine June Thoming nee King. Roger is survived his sister Dianna...

Jul 12, 2023

OBITUARY Tony Stone Baker of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, having reached the age of seventy years, ten months and eleven days. Tony was born in Savannah, GA on September 1, 1952, son of Horace Baker and Lucille Baker nee Vise. On August 22, 1981 he was united in marriage to...

Jul 11, 2023

OBITUARY Rev. Joseph Diep Tran, of the Congregation Messengers of Fatima, having received the Sacraments and Last Rites of Holy Mother Church, entered into eternal life on July 11th 2023. Fr. Joseph was the founder of the Congregation Messengers of Fatima, a Roman Catholic Community of Priests and Vowed Religious Brothers in St. Clair, MO. Fr. Joseph was born in...

Jul 10, 2023

Jerome William Siess of Catawissa, MO departed this life in Fenton, MO on Monday, July 10, 2023, having reached the age of eighty years, ten months and nineteen days. Jerome was born in St. Clair, MO on August 21, 1942, son of Leo William Siess and Esther Mary Siess nee Luebbers. In 1971 he was united in marriage to Linda...

Jun 28, 2023

Carl Eugene Sitzes November 13, 1955 – June 28, 2023 Loving son of the late Arthur Lee and Emma Jean Sitzes (nee Ehlers) Beloved brother of Nancy (David) Scharfenberg Cherished uncle, great uncle, and friend to many A private committal service will be held. The family is being served by RUSSELL COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME 530 E Springfield, St. Clair, MO...

Jun 25, 2023

OBITUARY Hugh Allen Gromer, known to all as Allen, of Union, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-three years, nine months and twenty days. Allen was born in Kennett, MO on September 5, 1939, son of Ernest Singleton Gromer and Addie Gromer...

Jun 23, 2023

OBITUARY Elmer Arthur Hawkins of Sullivan, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Friday, June 23, 2023, having reached the age of fifty-four years, seven months and twenty-six days. Elmer was born in St. Louis, MO on October 28, 1968, son of Edwin Arthur Hawkins and Jeanette Shirley Hawkins nee Boelsing. Elmer is survived by his daughter, Kayla Wood...

Jun 22, 2023

OBITUARY Noveline Laverne Burgess of Union, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, having reached the age of ninety-four years, eleven months and twenty days. Noveline was born in Antlers, OK on July 2, 1928, daughter of Charles Andrew Martin and Annie Leona Martin nee Thompson. On April...

Jun 21, 2023

Fern is Survived by her son, Paul Flora; by two sisters, Mazie Lohmann (Carl) and Bessie Reed (Henry); by one brother, Raymond Roller (Edna); by nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Fern is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Nye; by her parents, William and Emma Roller; by seven brothers, William, John, Jim, Bob, Buddy,...

Jun 21, 2023