Obituaries

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,...

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Jun 19, 2023

OBITUARY Carolyn Sue Davis of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Savannah, GA on Monday, June 19, 2023, having reached the age of seventy-three years, seven months and four days. Carolyn was born in Elk Creek, MO on November 15, 1949, daughter of Henry Elliott and Helen Elliott nee Noirfalise. On June 5, 1976 she was united in marriage...

Jun 19, 2023

OBITUARY Sara Josephine Dierker of Lonedell, MO departed this life in Sunset Hill, MO on Monday, June 19, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-eight years, two months and fourteen days. Sara was born in Richwoods, MO on April 5, 1935, daughter of Henry Cordia and Mary Louise Cordia nee Gloriod. On June 25, 1955 she was united in marriage...

Jun 11, 2023

OBITUARY Claudette Helene Wishnask-Phillips of Olathe, KS departed this life at her home on Sunday, June 11, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-four years, six months and nineteen days. Claudette was born in St. Louis, MO on November 23, 1938, daughter of Paul Bosler and Helene Francis Bosler nee Scheid. In September of 1957 she was united in marriage...

Jun 11, 2023

OBITUARY Amelia Kathleen Whited of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on Sunday, June 11, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-nine years, one month and eight days. Amelia was born in Ironton, MO on May 3, 1944, daughter of Enoch Boger Inman and Melissa Orlean Inman nee Smith. On August 11, 1962 she was united in...

Jun 10, 2023

Kenneth is Survived by his wife Laneia Brown; by 3 daughters, Jennifer Brown, Danielle Brown and Rachel Breidenbach and husband, Kenny; by 2 sisters, Judy Brown and spouse, Larry Lasley and Melinda Hill and husband, Brooks; by 1 brother, Eugene Brown and wife, Angie; by 14 grandchildren, Deiondre, Meech, Jaylyn, Kobe, Brooklynn, AJ, Cobi, Serenity, Stori, Starlit, Senneth, Jacob, Elliot...

Jun 10, 2023

OBITUARY Larry William Harmon of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home on Saturday, June 10, 2023, having reached the age of seventy-six years and six months. Larry was born in Terre Haute, IN on December 10, 1946, son of Harry Ray Harmon, Sr. and Arilla Harmon nee Plew. On December 31, 1973 he was united in marriage...

Jun 8, 2023

OBITUARY Otis Dwain Nelson of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Thursday, June 8, 2023, having reached the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months and twenty-seven days. Otis was born in St. Louis, MO on June 12, 1943, son of Thomas Albert Nelson and Evelyn Oma Nelson nee Howard. As a young man he was...

Jun 5, 2023

OBITUARY Lillie Bell Mace of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home on Monday, June 5, 2023, having reached the age of forty-nine years, eleven months and nine days. Lillie was born in St. Louis, MO on June 27, 1973, daughter of Howard Edward Mace, Sr. and Karillne Patricia Mace nee Gann. As a young woman she was...

Jun 2, 2023

OBITUARY Morris Eugene Nevills of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Friday, June 2, 2023, having reached the age of ninety-one years and twenty-three days. Morris was born in Lonedell, MO on May 10, 1932, son of James Edward Nevills and Annie Gertrude Nevills nee Jennings. On May 3, 1983 he was united in marriage to...

May 31, 2023

OBITUARY Dixie Marilyn Tyree of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-eight years, ten months and sixteen days. Dixie was born in Grubville, MO on July 15, 1934, daughter of Percy Gladwin Dickinson and Mildred Ester Dickinson nee Friend. As a young woman she was united in...

May 28, 2023

OBITUARY Rod Allen Starks of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, May 28, 2023, having reached the age of sixty years, three months and five days. Rod was born in Washington, MO on February 23, 1963, son of Willie Vernon Starks and Patsy May Starks nee Cahill. On...

May 24, 2023

OBITUARY Randolph Herbert Freeman of Union, MO walked into the arms of his Savior in St. Charles, MO on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, having reached the age of sixty-three years and seventeen days. Randolph was born in St. Louis, MO on May 7, 1960, son of Oliver Herbert Freeman and Harvetta Lee Freeman nee Hunter. Randolph is survived by his...

May 22, 2023

OBITUARY Sean-Michael Bryan Middleton, known to all as Sean, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Sioux Falls, SD on May 22, 2023, having reached the age of forty-six years, six months and twenty-one days. Sean was born in Washington, MO on December 2, 1976, son of Michael Glen Middleton and Ann Jilletta Middleton nee Osborn. As a young...