Obituaries

Sep 24, 2025

OBITUARY Victoria Dora Gloriod of Lonedell, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-eight years, nine months and six days. Victoria was born in Munich, Germany on December 18, 1936, daughter of Mathias Niedermeier and Victoria Niedermeier nee Hayes. On August 3, 1963...

Sep 10, 2025

OBITUARY William Omeal Hutchison of Ballwin, MO departed this life at his home on September 10, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-one years, one month and twenty days. William was born in St. Clair, MO on July 21, 1934, son of Omeal William Hutchison and Edith Viola Hutchison nee Davis. On September 3, 1955 he was united in marriage...

Sep 6, 2025

OBITUARY Jay Tracy Nations, known to most as "Tracy" of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home on September 6, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, two months and twenty-seven days. Tracy was born in Ruth, MS on June 10, 1956, son of JT and Beneta Nations. On March 25, 2006 he was united in marriage...

Sep 2, 2025

OBITUARY William David "Whit" Whitfield, 69, of Dittmer, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, peacefully at home with his loved ones. Born September 8, 1955, in Williamson, Georgia, to William "Billy" Whitfield and Janet Callahan, David was a longtime electrician with Brown's Electric. He was known for his laughter and outgoing personality, steady presence in the lives of...

Aug 26, 2025

OBITUARY Opal Lee Kamper of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-eight years, eleven months and twelve days. Opal was born in St. Clair, MO on September 14, 1926, daughter of Albert Harrison Sohn and Josephine Elizabeth Sohn nee Jones....

Aug 25, 2025

OBITUARY David Frederick Markland of Arnold, MO departed this life at in Owensville, MO on Monday, August 25, 2025, having reached the age of seventy-three years, two months and seven days. David was born in St. Louis, MO on June 18, 1952, son of Clifford Sutton Markland and Helen Marie Markland nee Stillman. About twelve years ago he began sharing...

Aug 24, 2025

OBITUARY Kathy Irene Busse of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Town & Country, MO on Sunday, August 24, 2025, having reached the age of seventy-three years and three days. Kathy was born in St. Clair, MO on August 21, 1952, daughter of Louis Edward Ziegler and Laura Bell Ziegler nee Hawkins. On June 15, 2006 she was united...

Aug 23, 2025

OBITUARY LaDonna Sue Wall of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-three years, eight months and twenty-five days. LaDonna was born in St. Louis, MO on November 29, 1941, daughter of Robert Leroy Pilkenton and Naomi Elnora Pilkenton nee Lincoln. On August 24, 1962 she was united...

Aug 20, 2025

OBITUARY Clyde Eugene Parks, known to all as Gene, of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-four years, six months and fourteen days. Gene was born in Washington, MO on February 6, 1931, son of Clyde John Parks and Josephine...

Aug 18, 2025

OBITUARY Edward Byron Sneed of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Monday, August 18, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, one month and six days. Edward was born in East St. Louis, IL, son of Edward Benjamin Sneed and Phyllis Sneed nee Byron. On November 20, 1999 he was united in marriage to Kathleen...

Aug 17, 2025

OBITUARY Vernon Lee Cox, Jr. of Sullivan, MO departed this life at his home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-six years, seven months and six days. Vernon was born in Washington, MO on January 11, 1959, son of Vernon Lee Cox, Sr. and Eleanor Viola Cox nee Ritchey. On June 27, 1998 he was united...

Aug 13, 2025

Daniel James Compton passed away on August 13, 2025, in St. Clair, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Beverly (Hilgert) Compton; his sister, Lynn Williams; his brother, Bill Compton; his son, Jeffrey Compton; his daughter, Sheila Ellebracht; his two grandchildren, Grant and Stefania; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and more. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 13, 2025

OBITUARY Mary Sue Swisshelm of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-one years, six months and seven days. Mary was born in Alexandria, VA on February 6, 1944, daughter of Melvin Otto Whissen and Susie Anna Elizabeth Whissen nee Bennington. As a young woman she was united...

Aug 10, 2025

OBITUARY Terry Lynn Trammell of Union, MO departed this life in Union, MO on Sunday, August 10, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-two years, seven months and ten days. Terry was born in Lamoni, IA on December 31, 1942, son of Leroy Oral Trammell and Maxine Hope Trammell nee Wilcoxen. On July 11, 1964 he was united in marriage...

Aug 8, 2025

Aug 6, 2025

OBITUARY Helen Marie Sullivan of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-four years, ten months and twenty-nine days. Helen was born in St. Clair, MO on September 8, 1940, daughter of Eugene Forrest Lewis and Verna Lillie Lewis nee Huff. As a young woman she was...

Aug 3, 2025

OBITUARY Colin Montgomery Prine of Beaufort, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Sunday, August 3, 2025, having reached the age of twenty-one years, five months and eight days. Colin was born in Washington, MO on February 26, 2004, son of Angela Sue Prine. Colin is survived by his mother, Angela Lakso and husband, Justin, of Beaufort, MO; by...

Jul 30, 2025

James Carl Ham of Pacific, MO departed this life at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, seven months and fifteen days. Jim was born in St. Louis, MO on December 15, 1955, son of Fredrick and Genevive Ham nee Stockwell. On December 23, 1999 he was...

Jul 30, 2025

Bruce Edward Gratzer of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-six years, six months and nine days. Bruce was born in Washington, MO on January 21, 1959, son of Bernard Robert Gratzer, Sr. and Beulah Maxine Gratzer nee Tate. On September 2, 1978 he was united in...

Jul 28, 2025

Ruby Gladdine Helton, known to all as Dean, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Monday, July 28, 2025, having reached the age of eighty-four years, eight months and twenty-five days. Dean was born in Licking, MO on November 3, 1940, daughter of Virgil Coy Barton and Goldia Arlene Barton nee Gorman. On February 24,...