Obituaries

Nov 7, 2023

OBITUARY Charles Grant Leslie, known to most as "Grant", of Lonedell, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-four years, three months and eleven days. Grant was born in Jefferson City, MO on July 26, 1939, son of Charles Harold Leslie, known to...

Nov 6, 2023

Nov 5, 2023

OBITUARY Debra Kay Lewis, known to all as Debbie, of Union, MO departed this life in Town & Country, MO on Sunday, November 5, 2023, having reached the age of sixty-six years, eleven months and sixteen days. Debbie was born in Wadena, MN on November 21, 1956, daughter of Donald Ray Hoffmann and Betty Mae Hoffmann nee Taylor. On April...

Nov 3, 2023

OBITUARY Geraldine Ruby Briggs, known to all as Geri, of Union, MO departed this life in Union, MO on Friday, November 3, 2023, having reached the age of ninety-one years, two months and eighteen days. Geri was born in Richwoods, MO on August 6, 1932, daughter of Raymond Elonzo Courtway and Corene Angeline Courtway. On December 8, 1956 she was...

Oct 30, 2023

OBITUARY Rose Marie Landing of Union, MO departed this life at her home on Monday, October 30, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-seven years, two months and twenty-five days. Rose was born in St. Clair, MO on August 5, 1936, daughter of Benjamin Jake Gay and Mabel Helen Gay nee Hobelmann. On April 20, 1957 she was united in...

Oct 29, 2023

OBITUARY Joseph Austin Landing of Union, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, October 29, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-nine years, eight months and three days. Joseph was born in Sullivan, MO on February 26, 1934, son of Joseph Robert Landing and Minnie Landing nee Northcutt. On April 20,...

Oct 27, 2023

Oct 21, 2023

OBITUARY Marian Sue Rudd of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Saturday, October 21, 2023, having reached the age of seventy-seven years, seven months and two days. Marian was born in Sullivan, MO on March 19, 1946, daughter of Edward Thomas Marks and Mildred Marie Marks nee Cunningham. Marian was united in marriage as a young...

Oct 19, 2023

Dian "Dee" Marino Collier, 73, of St. Clair, MO passed away peacefully in her home on October 19, 2023. Dee was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Collier and her sister Sharon Smith. She is survived by her two children; Larry "Guy" Collier and Shannon Siple. Her siblings; Marie Chrisman, Sally Smith, Sandy Basta, Nadine Willis, Angela O'Toole...

Oct 19, 2023

Elizabeth (Libby) Mary Addison of St Clair, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the age of 85 years old. She is survived by sisters Barbara Allen-McPhee and Sharon Ruffner, daughters Christine Ross (David Mitchell), Theresa Addison, Julie (Mathew) Bauman, and Laura Addison (Stephen Winter), as well as grandchildren Sean Ross, Olivia Stack, Ashley...

Oct 13, 2023

OBITUARY Cathleen Evanell Schaffer, also known as Cathy or "Nanie" to some, of Lonedell, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, October 13, 2023, having reached the age of sixty-six years and six months. Cathy was born on Scott Air Force Base in IL on April 13, 1957, daughter of Robert...

Oct 12, 2023

OBITUARY Gordian George Grus of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, having reached the age of ninety-one years, three months and twenty-two days. Gordian was born in Robertsville, MO on June 20, 1932, son of Leo John Grus and Amelia Barbara Grus nee Brune. On...

Oct 11, 2023

OBITUARY Sharon Faye Venable (nee Hansen), 70, of Sullivan, Missouri passed away on October 11, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late George E. and Beulah E. Hansen, born on July 7, 1953 in Lemay, Missouri. Devoted and loving wife of Walter Warren Venable since July 15, 1971. Loving mother of Angel (Philip) Young and proud grandmother of Caleb Young. Sharon...

Oct 10, 2023

OBITUARY John Edward George Scott of Robertsville, MO departed at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, having reached the age of sixty-four years, eleven months and six days. John was born in St. Louis, MO on November 4, 1958, son of Edward Scott and Shirley Mae Scott nee Garrett. On July 28,...

Oct 5, 2023

OBITUARY Rhonda Lee Sanders of Fenton, MO departed this life in Fenton, MO on Thursday, October 5, 2023, having reached the age of sixty-six years, two months and three days. Rhonda was born in St. Louis, MO on August 2, 1957, daughter of Albert Lawrence Sanders, Sr. and Frances Georgetta Sanders nee Tate. As a young woman she was united...

Oct 3, 2023

The legend, "Moe" Struckhoff, also known as Jerome Leon Struckhoff of Holstein, Missouri, passed peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1955 in Washington, Missouri and was 68 years old. He believed in God our Father whole heartedly and he felt closest to God while sitting in his deer stand in Steelville, Missouri....

Oct 2, 2023

OBITUARY Brian Joshua Snowden of Lonedell, MO departed this life in Fairbanks, AK on October 2, 2023, having reached the age of twenty-two years, nine months and two days. Brian was born in Washington, MO on December 30, 2000, son of Teresa Lynn Searcy. Brian is survived by his mother, Teresa Steinbach of Lonedell, MO; by his sister, Donna Sappington...

Sep 30, 2023

OBITUARY Robert Dean Johnson of Sullivan, MO departed this life in Sullivan, MO on Saturday, September 30, 2023, having reached the age of sixty-five years and seventeen days. Robert was born in Washington, MO on September 13, 1958, son of Robert William Johnson and Mabel Gertrude Johnson nee Gault. Robert is survived by his cousins, Bobby Johnson and wife, Brenda,...

Sep 29, 2023

OBITUARY Josie Bigley, "Miss Josie", Julia Josephina Gomez Trujillo Bigley departed in her sleep, while at her daughter's home in North Port, Florida, with the love of her family and friends, on Friday, September 29, 2023, having reached the age of One Hundred Two Years, Four Months and Three Days. "Miss Josie" was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on May...

Sep 26, 2023

OBITUARY Leon Estle Gullet of Union, MO departed this life in Union, MO on Wednesday, September 26, 2023, having reached the age of ninety-three years, three months and eleven days. Leon was born in St. Clair, MO on June 15, 1930, son of Estle Reece Gullet and Gertie Ethel Gullet nee Maupin. On June 27, 1959 he was united in...