Obituaries

Dec 11, 2022

OBITUARY Charles Riley Speakes, Jr. of Pacific, MO departed this life in Pacific, MO on Sunday, December 11, 2022, having reached the age of ninety years, eleven months and four days. Charles was born in Moselle, MO on January 7, 1932, son of Charles Riley Speakes, Sr. and Josie Ellen Speakes nee Payton. On December 29, 1951 he was united...

Dec 6, 2022

OBITUARY Norma Jean Gromer of Union, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, having reached the age of eighty-two years, nine months and twenty-eight days. Norma was born in Dexter, MO on February 8, 1940, daughter of Willis Wilbur Ridge and Jessie Cleola Ridge nee VanBibber. On June 25, 1960 she was united in marriage...

Dec 3, 2022

OBITUARY Louis Fred Guehne of Arnold, MO departed this life in Arnold on Saturday, December 3, 2022, having reached the age of eighty-four, eleven months and twenty-five days. Louis was born in St. Louis, MO on December 8, 1937, son of Edward Louis Guehne and Pearl Mathilda Guehne nee Daum. On August 8, 1959 he was united in marriage to...

Dec 2, 2022

OBITUARY Colleen Evelyn Fay Becker of Robertsville, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Friday, December 2, 2022, having reached the age of twenty-three years, eleven months and nineteen days. Colleen was born in Washington, MO on December 13, 1988, daughter of Paul Jeffery Becker and Danielle Kay Becker nee Payton. Colleen is survived by her parents, Paul Becker...

Nov 29, 2022

OBITUARY Matthew David Helton of Union, MO departed this life in St. Louis, MO on November 29, 2022, having reached the age of thirty-three years, five months and two days. Matthew was born in Washington, MO on June 7, 1989, son of David Joseph Helton and Michelle Ann Helton nee Stephens. As a young man he was united in marriage...

Nov 28, 2022

Nov 28, 2022

OBITUARY Gerald Francis Cordia, Sr., known to all as Jerry, of Union, MO departed this life in Creve Coeur, MO on November 28, 2022, having reached the age of eighty-three years, two months and ten days. Jerry was born in Richwoods, MO on September 18, 1939, son of Albert James Cordia and Alma "Irene" Cordia nee Chazelle. On June 3,...

Nov 26, 2022

OBITUARY Charles James Pochon, known to all as CJ, of Lonedell, MO departed this life at his home, on November 26, 2022, having reached the age of nineteen years, four months and three days. CJ was born in St. Louis, MO on July 27, 2003, son of Wesley Alan Pochon II and Tina Marie Burke-Pochon. CJ is survived by his...

Nov 25, 2022

OBITUARY Sharon Kay Houston of Owensville, MO departed this life in Owensville on November 25, 2022, having reached the age of sixty-eight years, two months and twenty-five days. Sharon was born in St. Clair, MO on August 31, 1954, daughter of George Elvin Hawkins and Lillian Laverne Hawkins nee Wilken. On November 21, 1988 she was united in marriage to...

Nov 24, 2022

OBITUARY Peggy Jo Hoffman of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on November 24, 2022, having reached the age of eighty-two years and ten months. Peggy was born in Washington, MO on January 24, 1940, daughter of Herbert Henry Stahlman, and Luella Mae Stahlman nee Kerans. On November 7, 1959 she was united in marriage to James...

Nov 22, 2022

OBITUARY Agnes Joan Sanders, known to most as "Aggie" of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on November 22, 2022, having reached the age of sixty-one years, five months and fourteen days. Agnes was born in Washington, MO on June 8, 1961, daughter of Donald William Meyer and Roberta Emma Louise Meyer nee Hempelmann. On June 4,...

Nov 18, 2022

OBITUARY Stanley Glenwood Coxie, Sr. of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on Friday, November 18, 2022, having reached the age of eighty-eight years, five months and twenty-one days. Stanley was born in Cadet, MO on May 28, 1934, son of Fred Isgriggs and Susie Ann Richard. On August 8, 1956 he was united in marriage to...

Nov 17, 2022

OBITUARY Donna June Cornman of Potosi, MO departed this life at her home on Thursday, November 17, 2022, having reached the age of fifty-nine years, seven months and thirty days. Donna was born in Washington, MO on March 18, 1963, daughter of Robert LeRoy Johnson and Dolores Lee Johnson nee Hachmeister. On November 25, 1998 she was united in marriage...

Nov 17, 2022

OBITUARY Suzanne Elizabeth Courtway of Union, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Thursday, November 17, 2022, having reached the age of fifty-four years, eight months and one day. Suzanne was born in Washington, MO on March 16, 1968, daughter of Kenneth Elbert and Carol Jo Steiger nee Johnson. On September 11, 1999 she was united in marriage to...

Nov 11, 2022

Beloved father of Roseita Cowsert (Barry) and Robert Gaither and Barb Gaither-Hendricks (Tony); grandfather of, Eric Gaither (Ashley), Tyler Gaither (Megan), Lauren Votrain (Travis), Ashten Cooksey (Tyler Fisher), Clinton Cowsert (Kellie), Kolten Gaither (Brittany) and Devin Gaither; great-grandfather of 10; brother-in-law of Rita Gross and Jimmye Acosta; uncle, great and great-great-uncle, cousin and friend. Jimmie was preceded in death by...

Nov 9, 2022

OBITUARY Kenneth Robert Breidenbach, Jr. of Lonedell, MO departed this life in St. Louis, MO on November 9, 2022, having reached the age of fifty-four years, four months and eight days. Kenneth was born in Wurzburg, Germany on July 1, 1968, son of Kenneth Robert Breidenbach, Sr. and Anita Lee Breidenbach nee Record. On March 5, 1988 he was united...

Nov 6, 2022

Survived by one son, John Fenner (Christine), by his daughters, LeAnn Reed and Kelly Fenner, by nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, by his wife, Vickie Carol Fenner nee Schuler, and by two sons, Gary Parks and Bobby Fenne

Nov 5, 2022

OBITUARY Robert Henry Cordell of Union, MO departed this life in St. Clair on November 5, 2022, having reached the age of ninety-two years and six months. Robert was born in St. Louis, MO on May 5, 1930, son of Clifford McKinley Cordell and Gertrude Cordell nee Hundley. On November 7, 1954 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann...

Nov 5, 2022

Oct 29, 2022

Obituary David Earl Redhage September 17, 1947 - October 29. 2022 It is with great sadness to announce that David Redhage, age 75, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2002. Visitation will be held Friday, November 4, 2022, 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.at Russell's Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO, American Legion and VFW ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Interment with Military Honors,...