The Republic-Monitor

Franklin “Buck” Boland

Franklin “Buck” Boland
Franklin “Buck” Boland of Minnith died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was 74.
He was born in Ste. Genevieve County on March 20, 1935, the son of the late Anderson Clay Boland and Virgie V. (Kennon) Boland of St. Mary, who survives. He was married to Evelyn Rayoum, who preceded him in death on Dec. 12, 1990. He was then married on June 7, 1992 to Betty Petty of Minnith, who survives.
Other survivors include four sons, Franklin Boland Jr. of St. Mary; Thomas (Karen) Boland of Minnith; Dale (Alice) Boland of Perryville; Jeff (Paula) Boland of St. Mary; Bradley (Stephanie) Boland of St. Mary; one daughter, Lisa (George) Kramer of Perryville; 12 brothers and sisters, Vernetta (Francis) Shuh of St. Mary; Deric (Margie) Boland of St. Mary; Larry (Sandy) Boland of St. Mary; Wayne (Debbie) Boland of Perryville; Robert (Lauren) Boland of Fredericktown; June (Edward) Geiler of Ste. Genevieve; Jean (Alfred) Vogt of St. Mary; Linda (Herb) Johnson of St. Mary; Gail (Cecil) Pittman of Perryville; Kathy Pittman of Perryville; Vickie (Felix) Winston of Anniston, Ala. and Patsy Bowen of Perryville; 16 grandchildren, Craig, Tyler, Renee, Tiffany, Emily, Thomas, Christopher, Cody, Jennifer, Michael, Pamela, Damien, Brandon, Colte, Cameron and Brianna and nine great-grandchildren, Cierra, Jake, Jace, Drew, Deandra, Abigale, Jason, Koby and Diandra.
Mr. Boland had been a farmer and member of Brushy Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorials are preferred to the family or charity of choice.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 5-9 p.m. and on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jim Holifield officiating. Burial will be at Brushy Creek Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Eugene “Gene” Petzoldt

Eugene “Gene” Petzoldt
Eugene “Gene” Petzoldt of MO Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, formerly of Altenburg, died at the Veterans Home on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. He was 79.
He was born in Altenburg on June 29, 1930, the son of the late Henry Otto and Hedewege “Hattie” (Niederstadt) Petzoldt. He was married on April 19, 1956 to Eleanor Kaufman, who preceded him in death on June 30, 1989.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Su Petzoldt of Niceville, Fla. and Mark and Amy Petzoldt of Altenburg; four sisters, Henrietta Conners of Vermont; Myra Bunn and Pauline Thurm, both of Orlando, Fla.; Kathryn Werner of Jackson; and one granddaughter, Whitney Petzoldt.
Mr. Petzoldt was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He had been a dairy farmer for 43 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg, VFW Post 4282, and American Legion Post 133.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 11 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jonathan Stites officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Edward D. Prost

Edward Dale Prost Sr.
Edward Dale Prost Sr. of Perryville died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was 87.
He was born in Perryville on Dec. 14, 1922, the son of the late Edward William and Hilda Alma (Unverferth) Prost. He was married 62 years ago on May 3, 1947 to Irene Catherine Hennemann, who survives in Perryville.
Other survivors include three daughters and two sons, Mary Susan and Nicholas Tibbs of Fruitland; Laura and Floyd Wahler of Perryville; Jeanette and Allen Buchheit of Cape Girardeau; William and Bonnie Prost of Perryville; and Edward D. and Paula Prost Jr. of Omaha, Neb. and 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Prost was a United States Army Air Corp Veteran of World War II. He was a retired aircraft supervisor at Rockwell International and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Council 1263, and American Legion Post 133.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Adrian, Linus and Lee Prost; three sisters, Catherine Brewer, Vivian Zoellner and Aurelia Wood and one grandson, Scott Nuyt.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent School or Birthright.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with K of C and Parish Wake at 7:45 p.m. and on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. with Rosary at 8:30 a.m. The funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 10 a.m. with Rev. Charles E. Prost officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors provided by American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Laura T. (Buchheit) Buerck
Laura T. (Buchheit) Buerck of St. Louis died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Hospital. She was 89.
She was born April 1, 1921 at Apple Creek, the daughter of the late Henry and Theresia (Baer) Buchheit. She was married on Oct. 18, 1941 to Gilbert Buerck, who preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1989.
Survivors include three daughters, Carole (K. Frank) Storf, Nancy (Tom) Pleimann and Susan (Rich) Duerst; two brothers, Ed Buchheit of Jackson and Urban Buchheit of St. Louis; two sisters, Jean Zoellner and Mary Ann Rellergert of Perryville; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Dec. 30, 2009. Entombment was at Saints Peter and Paul Mausoleum.

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Albert Preston

Albert Andrew Preston
Albert Andrew Preston of St. Peters, formerly of Perryville died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at his residence. He was 90.
He was born in Lithium on Nov. 30, 1919, the son of the late Andrew and Cora (Ratcliff) Preston.
The memorial service was delivered Saturday, Feb. 6 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crosstown by Max Rhodes. Burial was at the church cemetery with military graveside service provided by VFW Post 4282 and the Delta Team.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Emily R. Thomure
Emily R. Thomure of Ozora died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve. She was 100.
She was born Monday, Aug. 16, 1909 in Ste. Genevieve, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Clara (Bauman) Lipp. She was married on Sept. 17, 1934 to Edward A. Thomure, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son, James “Rocky” (Janie) Thomure of French Village; one daughter, Rosetta (Robert) Bahr of Ozora; and two grandchildren, Karen (Carl) Wiersma of Ste. Genevieve and Kathy (Rodney) Jones of Fenton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Edward Lipp, William Lipp and Ignatius Lipp and one sister, Lorraine Thomure.
Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart School or Masses in Ozora.
The funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 5 at Sacred Heart Church in Ozora with Msgr. James Hanson officiating. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Ozora.
Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Alice Stark

Alice J. Stark
Alice J. Stark of Perryville died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was 79.
She was born in Bollinger County on June 26, 1930, the daughter of the late Albert and Myrtle A. (Conrad) Yount. She was married on May 5, 1951 to Conway E. Stark, who preceded her in death on April 9, 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth (Lisa) Stark and Alan (Brenda) Stark, all of Perryville; one daughter, Janice (Randy Joseph) Hoffman of Dexter; one sister, Ruth Smith of Camdenton; seven grandchildren, Kellen P. Stark, Conner E. Stark, Angela M. Sauer, Matthew A. Stark, Kristi L. Boles, Julie A. Hoffman and Cory G. Hoffman and three great-grandchildren, Haley DuBois, Ryder Boles and Peyton Boles.
Mrs. Stark had been an insurance sales representive supervisor for Royal Neighbors of America Insurance Co. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Perryville Country Club and Ladies Golf Association, co-organizer of PCC Ladies Golf Association, an avid golfer, past Girl and Boy Scout leader and American Legion Post 133 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Everett Yount; and four sisters, Lulu Glass, Mildred Fischer, Mary Kathryn Ochs and Ollie Yount.
Memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran School Building Fund or American Cancer Society.
Visitation will continue on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. at Young & Sons Funeral with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Everett Kiefer

Everett Kiefer
Everett Kiefer of Perryville died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 90.
He was born June 3, 1919 in Perry County, the son of the late Herman and Bernice (Zahner) Kiefer. He was married on Jan. 1, 1940 in Perryville to Lula (Brotherton) Kiefer, who preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 2002.
Survivors include one son, Robert “Bob” Kiefer of St. Ann; three grandchildren, Sherry (Jerry) Mullins of St. Charles; Bobby Kiefer Jr. of St. Ann and Judith (Russell) Childrers of Overland; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and a very, very special friend Billie Balsman.
Mr. Kiefer was a World War II Army Veteran, serving in the 69th Infantry Division. During his service he was awarded three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He worked and retired from International Shoe Company, as well as being a farmer all of his life. He was a very hard worker and he loved to work. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; daughter-in-law June Kiefer; six sisters and five brothers.
Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryivlle with a Parish Wake at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday, Feb. 5 from 6:30-9:40 a.m. The funeral Mass will be Friday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church witih Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery with graveside military honors courtesy of the American Legion and the Delta Team.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Leona A. Huber

Leona A. Huber
Leona A. Huber of Perryville died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was 95.
She was born in Cape Girardeau on Oct. 15, 1914, the daughter of the late Oscar W. and Helen (Meyer) Dambach. She was married on Oct. 18, 1932 to Albert W. Huber, who preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1995.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter, Walter Huber of Springfield; Cletus Huber of Perryville; and Dorothy (William) Brooks of Cape Girardeau; five sisters, Florence Drum of St. Mary; Lillian Brune of Perryville; Dorothy (Marvin) Oberndorfer of St. Louis; Frances (Harvey) Krauss of Perryville, and Mary Haertling of McMinnville, Oregon.
Mrs. Huber was a homemaker. She was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church and Crossroads United Methodist Women.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Raymond Huber; and two brothers, Ralph and Elliot Dambach.
Memorials are preferred to American Heart Association.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday, Feb. 5 from 6:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. The funeral service will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Friday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Anthony Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Home Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Velma L. Lilly

Velma L. Lilly
Velma L. Lilly of Perryville died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at Perry Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Perryville. She was 87.
She was born Sept. 5, 1922 in Myrtle, Miss., the daughter of the late John and Leona Perkins. She was married to James Lilly, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry (Lillian) Lilly of Poplar Bluff; Robert (Lois) Lilly of Jadwin; and Charles (Judith) Lilly of Perryville; two daughters, Linda (Norm) Guhe of St. Louis and Kay Claybrook of Perryville; one sister, Beulah Spencer of North Carolina; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lilly was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, James Lilly; and one brother.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 4 at Miller Family Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. in the Miller Chapel with Rev. Tisha Mundy officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lawrence F. Venker
Lawrence F. Venker of Perryville died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at his residence. He was 74.
He was born Saturday, Dec. 14, 1935 in St. Louis, the son of the late Gerald A. & Marguerite (Fitzgerald) Venker. He was married on Nov. 12, 1982 to Connie S. (Doll) Venker of Perryville, who survives.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Charlie Venker, Richard Venker, Junior Venker, Jerry Venker and Paul Venker; and two sisters, Eileen Gilmore and Peggy Snyder.
Memorials can be made to family use.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 5 from 4-7 p.m. at Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at Basler Funeral Home with Rev. Don Estes officiating. Military services will be performed by VFW Post 2210.
Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Loraine A. Buchheit

Loraine A. Buchheit
Loraine A. Buchheit of Perryville died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was 92.
She was born Sept. 13, 1917 in Old Appleton, the daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Meyer) Wibbenmeyer. She was married at Apple Creek on Nov. 25, 1937 to Leander Buchheit, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son, Ken Buchheit of Marquand; one daughter, Eileen Christian of St. Louis; one sister, Petty Menderski of St. Louis; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and six sisters.
Mrs. Buchheit was a store clerk for Appleton Mercantile Co. for 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Apple Creek and Ladies Sodality as well as serving on the Shrine Committee.
Memorials are preferred to family choice.
The graveside service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at St. Michael’s Cemetery at Apple Creek with Rev. Tony Dattilo officiating.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Elmer L. Donze

Elmer L. Donze
Elmer L. Donze of Ste. Genevieve died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 at his residence. He was 93.
He was born Saturday, Oct. 28, 1916 in Ste. Geneveive, the son of the late Lawrence W. and Elizabeth M. (Huck) Donze. He was married on June 19, 1950 to Betty Jane (Schwent) Donze of Ste. Genevieve, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, Elmo L. (Anne) Donze of Perryville; one daughter, Dorcas E. (Carl) Grass of Ste. Genevieve; one sister, Aileen (Ralph “Dude”) Portell of Ste. Genevieve; five grandchildren, Jack and Joy Donze, Alexandra, A.J. and Carl Grass; one great-grandchild, Andrew Schilly; two sisters-in-law, Yvonne (Clarence) Basler of Ste. Genevieve and Betty Lou Donze of Edgewater, Fla.
Mr. Donze was a pilot on the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Foundation for Restoration, American Legion Post 150, Knights of Columbus Council 1037, 4th Degree Assembly, all of Ste. Genevieve; Missouri Broadcasters Association and National Broadcasters Association and he served as an honorary colonel for Gov. Blair and for both terms for Gov. Warren Hearnes. He owned KSGM Radio from 1947 to 1967 and he was owner of Background Music.
Elmer brought cable television to Ste. Genevieve; had the Elmo Donze Orchestra, owned Hilltop Club; Hilltop Drive-in Theatre; original owner of the Perryville Monitor; Donze Cut Rate; Donze’s Jewelry; Donze Appliance; Donze Insurance Agency; member of the Missouri Illinois Bridge Commission; instrumental in bringing bus service to Ste. Genevieve and the development of Pere Marquette Park; received the lifetime award from the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce in 2007.
Memorials can be made to HospiceCare, Inc. or Church of Ste. Genevieve Preservation Foundation.
The funeral service will be Thursday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Ste. Genevieve with Rev. Dennis Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at Valle Spring Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve.
Basler Funeral Home, Inc. in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Glenda J. Stout of Hillsboro

Glenda J. Stout of Hillsboro
Glenda J. Stout of Hillsboro, formerly of Perry County died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. She was 89.
She was born Feb. 28, 1920 in Perry County, the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (Johnson) Head. She was married to Clifford M. Heaps, who preceded her in death in 1997. She then married Vernis L. Stout, who preceded her in death Nov. 21, 2005.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Heaps of Pevely and Patrick Heaps of Perryville; two daughters, Charlotte Jones of Hillsboro and Pamela Dillow of Barnhart; one stepson, David Stout of St. Louis; three sisters, Ada Winkler of Hillsboro; Lenore Porter of St. Charles and Patsy Gentry of Bellview, Neb.; two brothers, Leeman Head of Perryville and Victor Head of Farmington; 12 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, one stepson, one sister and two brothers.
Mrs. Stout worked at American Can Company in St. Louis. She was a member of Whitewater Christian Church.
Memorials can go to a charity of choice.
Visitation will continue on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 6:30-9:30 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. at Whitewater Christian Church in Perry County with Rev. Melvin Weiss officiating. Burial will be at St. Marcus Cemetery in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Charles J. Keeble

Charles J. Keeble
Charles J. Keeble of Perryville died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at Perry Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center in Perryville. He was 85.
He was born Nov. 18, 1924 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He was married on July 20, 1946 in Farimngton to Reva (Grogg) Keeble, who preceded him in death on July 11, 1996.
Survivors include one son, Charles M. (Geraldine) Keeble of Old Appleton; one daughter, Debra Ann (James) Welker of Perryville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and special friend, Dixie Carr.
Mr. Keeble was an World War II Navy Veteran. He worked in construction. He was a member of the American Legion, life member of the VFW and was also a Mason. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Sereno.
He was preceded in death by his wife and two sisters.
Memorials are preferred to AmHeart Hospice.
Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 30 from 2- 4 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home with a Masonic Service at 3 p.m. The Memorial Service will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Estes officiating. He donated his body for medical research.
Miller Family Funeral Home of Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Edward J. Luttman
Edward J. Luttman of Perryville died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at his home. He weas 69.
He was born Dec. 19, 1940 in Detroit, Mich., the son of the late Russell and Eva (Ashenbrenner) Luttman. He was married on June 8, 1989 in Paducah, Ky. to Dorothy (Lemons) Luttman of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include 13 children, 35 grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
All services are private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Jeanette (Jan) Marie Schamburg

Jeanette (Jan) Marie Schamburg
Jeanette (Jan) Marie Schamburg died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at Heritage Manor in Normal, Ill. She was 82.
She was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Perryville, the daughter of the late John and Lela Rabe Diefenbach.
Jeanette grew up in the small Missouri community of Perryville. She married Wilbert (Bill) Schamburg on June 14, 1947. They moved to Bloomington in 1957. She loved returning to Perryville to visit family and friends throughout her life. She cherished the special trips back with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia and son-in-law Kevin Kinsella; one son-in-law, Thomas Boitnott; her much loved grandchildren, John Boitnott (Heather Stephens), Colleen (Jarrod) Longbons, Katie Kinsella and Kellie Kinsella, and great-grandsons, Logan Boitnott and Tristin Stephens.
Jeanette worked at the Pantagraph and volunteered at the Bloomington Public Library. She served on the board of The Friends of the Library Board where she enjoyed helping conduct their annual book sales. Jan’s church life was important to her and she was involved in the altar guild and volunteered at the Trinity Lutheran Church office over the years. She also enjoyed playing bridge and played with the same club for most of her adult life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill in 1978; daughter Pamela in 2002; and her twin sister Jean in 2005.
Memorials can be made in remembrance of Jan to the Trinity Lutheran Church or the Bloomington Public Library.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Ill. with the Rev. Chris Nitzel officiating. Burial will be at Park Hill Cemetery.
Kibler Smith Memorial Home in Bloomington, Ill. provided the arrangements.

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Estlea C. Deweese

Estlea C. Deweese
Estlea C. Deweese of Perryville, formerly of St. Mary died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was 85.
She was born Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1924 in Lithium, the daughter of the late William and Ada (Lancaster) Mowry. She was married to Marvin Deweese, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include five sons, Richard (Sally) Deweese of Athens, Ala.; Lloyd (Linda) Deweese of East Moline, Ill.; Kenny (Norva) Deweese of Moline, Ill.; Ronald (Kathy) Deweese of Perryivlle and Doyle Deweese of Ste. Genevieve; one daughter, Mary Clifton of Perryville; two sisters, Jody Coppeway and Alberta Cissell, both of Perryville; 25 grandchildren and 32+ great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Robert Deweese and Lindell Deweese; two daughters, Norma (Deweese) Brown and Peggy Barr; several brothers and sisters.
Memorials can be made to charity of choice.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 16 at Basler Funeral Home in St. Mary with Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial was at St. Marys Cemetery in St. Mary.
Basler Funeral Home in St. Mary provided the arrangements.

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B. Alberta Bruce

B. Alberta Bruce
B. Alberta Bruce of Columbia City, Ind. died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at the Renaissance Village Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was 85.
She was born in Vandalia, Ill. on Aug. 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Homer and Ceora Leah (Lousignont) Guffey. She was married on June 10, 1966 to George A. Bruce of Columbia City, Ind., who survives.
Other survivors include twin children, Linda K. VanNatta of Elgin, Ill. and Terry L. (Zeny) Elder of Jacksonville, Fla.; stepchildren, Glynnis A. Bruce of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Arthur J. Bruce of Leo, Ind.; Margaret G. Bruce of Downers Grove, Ill. and Mary (Charles) Ferguson of Bollingbrook, Ill.; two sisters, Juanita VanWinkle of Wichita Falls, Kan. and Doris G. Bruce of Sun City, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Jeffrey VanNatta, Kevin (Laura) VanNatta and Brian Elder; three step-grandsons, Matthew (Melissa) Ferguson, Ashton and Andrew Bruce and two great-grandchildren, Alden and Olivia VanNatta
Mrs. Bruce had worked in food service all of her life as a cafeteria manager for Szabo Foods in the Greater Chicago area, as manager for Azar’s (Southside) and Cosmetics for Montgomery Wards-Northcrest and Avon representative in the Columbia City area for 20 years. She was a member of Big Lake Church of God, Columbia City, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Dale, Erwin, Laurel and Nelson Guffey and two sisters, Claire Bunyard and Darlene Pruitt.
Memorials are preferred to Alzheimers Association.
Visitation be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 6:30 a.m. until time of service. The funeral service will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Owens officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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William H. “Pete” Winkler

William H. “Pete” Winkler
William H. “Pete” Winkler of Perryville died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at his home. He was 84.
He was born Oct. 8, 1925 in Whitewater, the son of the late John Thomas and Sarah Jane (Eddleman) Winkler. He was married on July 27, 1946 to Alice Aleen Hendrix, who preceded him in death on Aug. 27, 2008.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna Shadron and JoAnn Overbey, both of Perryville; one son, Del Winkler of Perryville; one sister, Ila Niswonger of Jackson; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildern and six great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Winkler was a World War II Army Veteran and received a Bronze Star. He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of the VFW and American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, five sisters and one son.
Memorials may be made to family choice.
All services are private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Delta Marjorie Bradley

Delta Marjorie Bradley
Delta Marjorie Bradley of Jackson went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan 5, 2010 with her husband, Norman, and her Pastor David Pringle at her side.
She was preceded in death by Roy and Alma Lemmon, her parents; Vernon Lemmon, her brother; and Jane Wiley, her daughter.
She leaves behind two sisters, Mary Mayes and Ellen Skouby; a son, Phillip Kelley and family; daughter, Bev Dunlap and family; and stepson, Tim Bradley and family; 6 grandkids, and 8 great-grandkids.
She was a member of the Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church.
A loving wife and mother and grandma, she will truly be missed by all. We know she is with the Lord.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 9 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home with the Rev. David Pringle officiating. Entombment was at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum.

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Virginia M. Emmendorfer

Virginia M. Emmendorfer
Virginia M. Emmendorfer of Perryville died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville. She was 79.
She was born in Perryville on Feb. 17, 1930, the daughter of the late Albert C. and Ruth V. (Feltz) Fadler. She was married on April 15, 1950 to Sylvester J. Emmendorfer, who survives in Perryville.
Other survivors include one son, Steven J. (Debra) Emmendorfer of Plainville, Conn.; three daughters, Debra (Robert) Prost of Perryville; Karen (Richard) Cattoor of St. Louis and Donna (John) Prost of Perryville; 13 grandchildren, Allison, Adam, Danielle, Lindsey, Scott, Jared and Andrew Prost, Christine and Wesley Cattoor, Stephanie Dennis, Briana, Cheyenne and Daniel Emmendorfer and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Emmendorfer had been a homemaker and member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Perpetual Adoration, Girl Scout leader and Ladies Sodality past member.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Shirley Doering and Geraldine Fadler and one brother, Donald Fadler.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent High School, Centennial Endowment Fund or American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. The funeral Mass will be Thursday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Prost officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Robert C. “Pete” Peterson
Robert C. “Pete” Peterson of Perryville died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at his home. He was 67.
He was born March, 22, 1942 in Northfield, Minn., the son of the late Carl O. and Lenore (Peloquin) Peterson. He was married on May 13, 1967 in Perryville to Mary Margaret Naeger of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, James Peterson of St. Louis; one brother, Mark Peterson of Perryville; and two sisters, Mary Lou Hof of Florissant and Christine Peters of Schamburg, Ill.
Mr. Peterson was a veteran of the National Guard for 22 years. He worked at the Perryville Cheese Company and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Perryville Elks and American Legion 133.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jeff Peterson.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent School Endowment Fund or the American Cancer Society.
The funeral Mass was held Monday, Jan. 11 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Harold E. “Rosie” Rosentreter

Harold E. “Rosie” Rosentreter
Harold E. “Rosie” Rosentreter of Carrollton, Ill. died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Ill. He was 85.
He was born Nov. 12, 1924 in Carlinville, Ill., the son of the late Paul and Rose (Leritz) Rosentreter. He was married on Oct. 23, 1947 to Evelyn Burger, who preceded him in death Nov. 7, 1958. He then married Evelyn Boente on May 28, 1960, who preceded him in death on March 2, 1995.
Survivors include three daughters and two sons, Dr. Kathie (Dr. John) Wuellner of Alton, Ill.; Kris (Theresa) Rosentreter of Carlinville, Ill.; Stephen “Rosie” (Cindy) Rosentreter of Carrollton, Ill.; Suzanne (Kris) Lister of Memphis; and Mary (Keith) Winkler of Perryville; 11 grandchildren, Colleen (Jesse) Stuckey of Bozeman, Mont.; Shasta Rosentreter of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Paul and Ann Rosentreter of
Carlinville, Ill.; Second Lt. J.C. Wuellner of Bethesda, Md.; Karen Rosentreter of Franklin, Ill.; Joel Rosentreter of Carrollton, Ill.; Kyle and Kelly Lister of Memphis; and Kayla and Jenna Winkler of Perryville; one brother-in-law, three sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
Harold grew up on a dairy farm in Carlinville, Ill. He was a Technical Sergeant in the United States Army in Japan during World War II. After the war he owned and operated Carrollton Beverage Company with a Pepsi franchise in Carrollton for 45 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, served on the board of directors at Cornerstone Bank for 20 years, and a long-time and was honorary member of the Greene County Fair Board, all in Carrollton. He was also a lifetime member of the Carrollton Lions Club, American Legion, and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. After retiring he became an avid collector of Pepsi memorabilia and was an active member of the Ozark Mountain Pepsi Collector’s Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, three brothers, three sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Memorials are preferred to the Harold Rosentreter Memorial Fund or St. John’s Catholic Church in Carrollton, Ill.
The funeral Mass was held Thursday, Dec. 31 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Carrollton, Ill. with Rev. Henry Schmidt, Rev. Joseph O’Reilly and Rev. Gerald Blessing officiating. Burial was at New Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville, Ill.

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Erwin W. "Speed" Buchheit

Erwin W. “Speed” Buchheit
Erwin W. “Speed” Buchheit of Perryville died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau. He was 93.
He was born Oct. 15, 1916 in Old Appleton, the son of the late Leo M. and Anna (Ponder) Buchheit. He was married on April 29, 1942 to Sylvia Berkbuegler, who preceded him in death on March 2, 1962. He was then married on May 14, 1966 to Cecilia “Mae” Moore L’Hote, who preceded him in death on April 16, 2007.
Survivors include two daughters, Catherine (Larry) Koenig of Perryville and Louise Jausel of Cape Girardeau; two step-daughters, Carol (Lester) Wingerter of Perryville and Marilyn Kaye (Mike) Hagan of St. Louis; three step-sons, John (JoAnn) L’Hote of Perryville; Hubert (Joan) L’Hote of St. Louis and Rickey L’Hote of Perryville; grandchildren, Alan (Linda) Koenig of Perryville; Dana Koenig of Chicago, Ill.; Michelle Weinhold of Campbell Hill, Ill. and Eric Jausel of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 19 step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hubert (LaVerne) Buchheit, Linus “Sonny” (Bernetta) Buchheit and Martin “Pepper” (Henrietta) Buchheit; two sisters, Elfrieda Sutterer and Theresa (Ralph) Wibbenmeyer.
Mr. Buchheit was an World War II Army Veteran, receiving three Bronze Stars. He was the owner/operator of Perryville Oliver Company in Perryville for over 50 years, he retired in 1986. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, American Legion Post 133 where he was a past commander in 1953, VFW, member of Knights of Columbus for 72 years, Disabled American Veterans and Western Catholic Union.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, four brothers, Herman, Leander, William and Leo and three sisters, Mary Layton, Olivia Amschler and Florentine Buchheit.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent Schools or charity of choice.
Visitation will continue Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 6:30-9:50 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home with the rosary being recited at 9 a.m. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Milton Ryan, Msgr. Jerome Buchheit and Msgr. Richard Buchheit concelebrating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery with graveside military honors courtesy of the American Legion and the Delta Team.
Miller Family Funeral home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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James J. Lawrence
James J. Lawrence of St. Louis died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at his daughter’s home in Perryville after a lengthy illness. He was 69.
He was born July 31, 1940 in St. Mary, the son of the late Harry and Mildred (Gendron) Lawrence. He was married on Sept. 22, 1967 to Doris (Brant) Lawrence of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Jamia (Bob) Goldsmith of Perryville; two grandsons, Joey Goldsmith and Christian Lawrence; and one sister, Norma Layton of St. Mary.
Mr. Lawrence was an Navy Veteran for four years. He was a police officer for 24 years with St. Louis City Police Department, retiring in 1988. He then worked for St. Louis City Sheriff’s Department and Federal Government National Special Police, retiring in 2002. He was a hunter and fisherman and his greatest joy was his grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Garva Carney; two daughters, Terra and Kristina and one sister, Mary Blandford.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 4-8 p.m. at Kutis Funeral Home in South County. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Jan. 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in St. Louis. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks.
Kutis Funeral Home in South County provided the arrangements.

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Betty Ann Kasten

Betty Ann Kasten
Betty Ann Kasten of Uniontown died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 at her residence. She was 61.
She was born in Glenallen on April 17, 1948, the daughter of the late Avery Jordan and Lilly (Harlan) Jordan, who survives in Uniontown. She was married on April 12, 1980 to Alvin Kasten of Uniontown, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Christina (David) Bohnert of Uniontown and Patricia (Richard) Wagner of Uniontown; one son, Allen Kasten of Perryville; six grandchildren, John, Jared and Lacey Lohman, Austin Bohnert, Richard Jr. and Joshua Wagner; five sisters and five brothers, Ruby (George) Isaacs of Marston; Joe (Sue) Jordan of Marble Hill; Tony (Sandy) Jordan of Westfield, Ill.; Janet (Norm) Bell of Bloomsdale; Larry (Lex) Jordan of Marble Hill; Rita (Gary) Wagner of Perkins; Clara (Howard) Ennis of Marble Hill; David (Sandra) Jordan of Jackson; and Philbert (Karen) Jordan of Kansas, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Sue Jordan of Marble Hill.
Mrs. Kasten was a babysitter who had an exceptional love for children and a homemaker. She also loved gardening, crafts and sewing. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown.
She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers, Avery Dale Jordan and Joseph (Carl) Jordan.
Memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Building Fund and Southeast Hospice.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home in Perryville on Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 6:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Winningham officiating. Burial will be at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Uniontown.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Clyde V. Layton

Clyde V. Layton
Clyde V. Layton of Fredericktown died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. He was 87.
He was born Oct. 15, 1922 at Silver Lake, the son of the late Henry and Ethel (Tucker) Layton. He was married to Kathryn Mae Ludwig, who preceded him in death. He was then married on July 22, 1988 in Poplar Bluff to Lorene Marie (Burlbaugh) Layton of Fredericktown, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Linda Brewer of Perryville; three step-children, Pam Yancey of Desloge; Larry Yancey of Florissant and Chris Yancey of Bonne Terre; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Layton was an World War II Army Veteran. He received 4 Bronze Stars during his service. He was a crane operator for Hussmann in St. Louis for 41 years and he was a member of the American Legion and VFW.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife and three children, Lonnie Layton, Sylvia Schwent and Shirley Versheldon.
The funeral service was held Thursday, Dec. 31 at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. Burial was at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery at Silver Lake with military honors courtesy of American Legion Post 133.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lorraine (Wilson) Doza
Lorraine (Wilson) Doza of St. Mary died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at Perry Oaks Manor in Perryville. She was 89.
She was born Sunday, May 23, 1920 in Kaskaskia, Ill., the daughter of the late William and Theresa (Cassoutt) Wilson. She was married on Oct. 23, 1936 to Travers B. Doza of St. Mary, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Dorothy (Francis) Kertz of Ste. Genevieve; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Doza of St. Mary; six grandchildren, Eugene Kertz, Kevin Kertz, Jeff Kertz, Dennis Martin, Ann Winkler and Erica Doza; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dennis Doza; one grandson, Christopher Doza; two sisters, Lavern Perry and Elaine Levery; two brothers, Morris Wilson and Larry Wilson.
Memorials can be made to Masses at Immaculate Conception Church in Kaskaskia, Ill.
The funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 4 at Immaculate Conception Church in Kaskaskia, Ill. with Rev. Richard Kasznel officiating. Burial was at Kaskaskia Cemetery, Kaskaskia, Ill.
Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Madison E. Willis

Madison E. Willis
Madison E. Willis of Perryville died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was 61.
Madison was born Sept. 8, 1948 in Dyess, Ark., the son of the late Gene and Margaret Willis. He graduated as salutatorian of his senior class of Marked Tree High School. After shortly attending Arkansas State University he accepted a management position with the Sterling Store Co. in Batesville, Ark.
After marrying Frances L. Ford of Marked Tree, Ark., he and his family traveled throughout Arkansas and Missouri while he managed several Sterling stores before finally settling in Perryville in 1976. He was manager of the Sterling store from 1976 until it closed in 1982. He then took a management position with Walmart of Chester, Ill. He briefly transferred to Texas as manager for Walmart before he became the manager of Pic-Pac Grocery of Perryville. He then managed IGA Grocery in Perryville from 1990 until he purchased the Plaza Lounge in Perryville in 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Fran; two daughters, Paula and husband Keith Overbey; Cindy Willis and fiancee Steve Mungle; three grandchildren, Jarred Hargrove, Joshua Hargrove and Sonnie Willis; three step-grandchildren, Keith Ryan Overbey, Jacob Overbey and Nick Spitler, all of Perryville; four sisters, Mary Ann (Billy) McIntare of Tyronza, Ark.; Janis Lawrence of Lepanto, Ark.; Gail (Steve) Cockrell of Lepanto, Ark.; and Sharon (Wayne) Gotto of Perryville; three brothers, William (Teresa) Willis of Payneway, Ark.; David (Pam) Willis of Trumann, Ark. and Eddie Willis of Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Barlow E. and Qusene Ford; one brother, Gerald Glenn Willis and one grandson, Jacob Eldridge Hargrove.
Madison was the current owner of the Plaza Lounge of Perryville. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion of Perryville. He was an active supporter of the American Cancer Society, helping to raise several thousands of dollars for their cause.
Memorials can be made to family choice.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 5-9 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. A celebration of Madison’s life will be Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Armin Reinhold Koenig

Armin Reinhold Koenig
Armin Reinhold Koenig of Farrar was called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was 76.
He was born in Farrar on Nov. 6, 1933, the son of the late Reinhold Traugott and Marie Ella Hedwig (Luehrs) Koenig. He was baptized into the Christian faith on Nov. 19, 1933, at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar by Rev. R.A. Rook. He made public profession of this faith in Jesus at his Confirmation on March 30, 1947 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. He was confirmed by Rev. W.F. Dommer. He was joined in Holy Marriage to Verna Irma Wallman on April 2, 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas by the Rev. Walter Wesche. The Lord blessed their union with one child.
Armin is survived by his wife, Verna Koenig of Farrar; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tim Dreyer of Farrar; two grandchildren, Katelin and Madison Dreyer of Farrar; one sister, Doris Gihring of New Wells; one brother, Elmer (Donna) Koenig of Jackson; two sisters-in-law, Mildred (Floyd) Hoffman of New Wells and Delores Wallman of Jackson; and many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Armin was a lifelong farmer who loved his family and caring for the land and animals. He was also a custodian for nine years at Perry County School District 32. He was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. He had also served on the church’s finance board.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Irma Recker; his father and mother-in-law, Aaron and Hilda Wallman and four brothers-in-law, Roland Recker, Norman Petzoldt, James Gihring and Ernst Wallman
Memorials are preferred to Salem Lutheran School or Church or Saxony Lutheran High School.
Visitation will continue on Thursday, Dec. 31 from 6:30 to 8 a.m. The funeral service will be Thursday, Dec. 31 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar at 10 a.m. with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. His body will be laid to rest in Salem Lutheran Cemetery to await the glorious return of Jesus Christ on the Day of Resurrection.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Clinton E. “Buddy” Koenig
Clinton E. “Buddy” Koenig of Perryville died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was 84.
He was born June 30, 1925 in Altenburg, the son of the late William Ben and Louise (Oberndorfer) Koenig. He was married on Feb. 28, 1963 in St. Louis to Lillian (Pelate) Koenig of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Bobbie Gale Gould of St. Charles and Sherry Lee DeShong of Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Vera Meyer of Chesterfield and Lydia Groh of Arizona; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Koenig was an World War II Army Veteran. He served as a sergeant and he received two bronze stars during World War II. He retired as a truck driver for Thilenius Distributing. He then worked for Bening Automotive Group for 22 years. He was a member of the Perryville Elks, VFW, American Legion, AMVETS and he was Knights of Columbus booster. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parens, one brother and one sister.
All services are private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Joyce (Wood) Klump

Joyce (Wood) Klump of St. Peters died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. She was 68.
She was born on Aug. 16, 1941 in Perryville. She was married to Donald Klump of St. Peters, who survives.
Other survivors include five children, Deborah Trachsel, Linda (Jerry) Bruegenhemke, Carrie (Jeff) Amelong, Julie (Dave) Sigmund and Donnie (Tina) Klump; 13 grandchildren, Dan, David, Justin, Lindsay, Krista, Joe, Ashley, Kyle, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Taylor, Rob and Logan; and one great-grandchild, Natalie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Donna Kisker; and one sister, Cindy Prost.
Memorials are preferred to Masses or the American Cancer Society.
The funeral service will be Thursday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1355 Motherhead Road, Cottleville. Burial will be at St. Philippine Cemetery in St. Charles.

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Doris M. Besand

Doris M. Besand
Doris M. Besand of Perryville died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at Perry Oaks Manor in Perryville. She was 85.
She was born Dec. 9, 1924 in Brewer, the daughter of the late Joseph Dennis and Marie (Whistler) Weber. She was married on Nov. 8, 1947 in Highland to Charles Melvin Besand, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Keith Besand of Perryville and Dennis (Janet White) Besand of Oak Ridge; five daughters, Ann Marie (Marty) Kelly of Tampa, Fla.; Kathy (Mike) Lowes of Cuba; Elaine Winschel of Apple Creek; Margie (Richard) Kramer Sr. of Perryville and Mary (Darren) Neader of Jackson; three sisters, Velma (Lloyd) Wingerter and Nina Wilson, both of Perryville; and Iva (Bob) Pulis of Pekin, Ill.; 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Besand worked in the Obstetrics Department at Perry County Memorial Hospital as a nursing assistant. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Perry County Historical Society. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary in which she had been a past secretary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one great-granddaughter.
Memorials are preferred to Birthright or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 6-9 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home with a VFW Auxiliary service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Parish Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 6:30-10:50 a.m. with the rosary being recited at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, Dec. 30 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Glennon A. Buchheit

Glennon A. Buchheit
Glennon A. Buchheit of Perryville died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at his residence. He was 79.
He was born in Perryville on Aug. 18, 1930, the son of the late Andrew Phillip and Margaret Theresa (Winkler) Buchheit. He was married on May 6, 1972 to Mary Jane Rees of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include five step-sons and one stepdaughter, William J. (Shirley) French of Perryville; Richard W. (Kathy) French of St. Mary; Kenneth L. (Cindy) French of Afton; Thomas D. (Christine) French of Ozora; Laura J. (Kent) Luckey of Altenburg; Michael D. (Leslie) French of Perryville; one sister, Margie Ann (Joe) Hartle of Sebring, Fla.; 20 step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren; two nephews and one niece.
Mr. Buchheit was employed with Perryville Cheese Plant, Perryville Country Club, and lastly with Davis Farm Supply from 1978-94. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Perryville, US Army National Guard from 1948-60 with 140th Infantry Company B, and charter member of Perry County Sportsman Club
He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant step-grandson.
Memorials are preferred to United Methodist Church or Southeast Hospice.
Visitation will be held at United Methodist Church on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. at United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Sharon Howard officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery with military graveside service provided by Delta Team.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Elda Fritche

Elda L. Fritsche
Elda L. Fritsche of Perryville Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was 92.
She was born in Perry County on Sept. 16, 1917, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Martha (Lohmann) Schuessler. She was married on May 9, 1943 to Erwin R. Fritsche, who preceded her in death on Oct.27, 1999.
Survivors include three sons and one daughter, Richard (Kathy) Fritsche of Austin, Texas; Erwin (Marg) Fritsche of Perryville; Larry (Karen) Fritsche of Evansville, Ind.; Christine (Rickey) Best of Uniontown; eight grandchildren, Dan and Jennifer Fritsche, Lori and Jason England, Jennifer and Kyle Bosse, Heather and Landon Yeager, Kimberly and Rodney Holdman, Anthony Best, Michelle Fritsche, Mark and Marcia Fritsche; 11 great-grandchildren, Grace, Claire, Jack, Austin Fritsche, Allie England, Jacob, Jordan, Allison Bosse, Hunter Holdman, Lilly Best, Caleb, and Kasey Gillen.
Mrs. Fritsche was a nurse’s aid at Perry County Nursing Home. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar and Ladies Aid.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father John Cornehlsen; one brother, Edmund Schuessler; one sister, Norma Muench; and one half-brother, Gilbert Cornehlsen.
Memorials are preferred to Lutheran Hour Ministries or Salem Lutheran Church.
The funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 28 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Edna N. (Vasterling) Schumer
Edna N. (Vasterling) Schumer of Ste. Genevieve died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was 91.
She was born Tuesday, April 16, 1918 in Burfordville, the daughter of the late Martin W. and Amanda (Sander) Vasterling. She was married on June 6, 1945 at Immaculate Conception Church in Jackson to Howard D. Schumer, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn S. (Leo “Chipper”) Basler of Ste. Genevieve; one brother, Earl Vasterling of Roseburg, Ore.; three sisters, Elsie Seabaugh of Bend, Ore.; Louise (John) Frank of Cape Girardeau and Leta Leadbetter of Jackson; three grandsons, Shawn (Shkendie) Basler of New York, NY; Eric (Julie) Basler and Keith Basler, all of Ste. Genevieve; five great-grandchildren, Alia, Anisa, Luke, Karlie and Nate.
Mrs. Schumer was a teacher’s aide for 18 years at St. Boniface School in Perryville. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; one brother, Floyd Vasterling and one sister, Neta Vasterling.
Memorials can be made to Valle Schools Foundation, PO Box 255, Ste. Genevieve, MO 636709.
The funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 28 at the Church of Ste. Genevieve with Msgr. Michael Turek officiating. Burial was at Valle Spring Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve.
Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Kenneth H. Sims

Kenneth H. Sims
Kenneth H. Sims Perryville died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. He was 76.
He was born Jan. 27, 1933 at Paragould, Ark., the son of the late Doss and Viola (Long) Sims. He was married on Dec. 7, 1985 in St. Louis to Lolita “Lo” (Kochner) Sims of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Skip (Kathy) Sims of Columbia and Robert (Amy) Sims of St. Louis; three daughters, Elaine (Delbert) Retzer of Red Bud, Ill.; Geri (Jerry) Eichler of Winfield and Teri (Norm Peters) Sims of St. Louis; one brother, Robert Sims of Paragould, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Sims was an Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 35 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 133 and the AmVets. He loved fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Miller Family Funeral Home from 1-3 p.m. The funeral service will be Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 3 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stan Hargis officiating. Burial will be private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lucile M. Whistler

Lucille M. Whistler
Lucille M. Whistler of Perryville died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at Perry Oaks Manor. She was 97.
She was born in Perryville on March 1, 1912, the daughter of the late Emil and Lona (Tucker) Miget. She was married on Nov. 24, 1932 to Chalmer Whistler, who preceded her in death on May 19, 1973.
Survivors include three daughters, Neoma (Bob) Moffat of Crestwood; Carol (Clarence) Tunnicliff of Sunset Hills; and Faye (Ted) Graff of Perryville; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ann (Kenneth-deceased) Whistler of Glendale; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Whistler had worked at International Shoe Co. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council 1263.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, four brothers and one sister.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent School Tuition Fund.
The funeral Mass was held Monday, Dec. 21 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Betie L. Statler

Bertie L. Statler
Bertie L. Statler of Perryville died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. She was 80.
She was born in Bollinger County on April 20, 1929, the daughter of the late Ora M. and Lou Veina (Sample) Welker. She was married on Oct. 9, 1948 to Wilbert L. Statler, who preceded her in death Aug. 8, 2008.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lou (Robert H.) Hagan and Kathy Marie (Darrel W.) Hobbs, both of Perryville, two granddaughters; one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Statler was a homemaker and worked at Ewald’s Bar-B-Que. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Perryville, VFW and American Legion Auxiliary, and UCT United Commercial Travelers Insurance in Perryville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Charles L. Welker, and one infant sister.
Memorials are preferred to Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Dec. 23 from 6:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. The funeral service will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Owen officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Hilda A. Bruckner Slesak

Hilda A. Brueckner Slesak
Hilda A. Brueckner Slesak of Perryville died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was 91.
She was born in Farrar on Oct. 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Verseman) Steffens Hemmann. She was married on June 28, 1942 to Arnold Brueckner, who preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1981. She then married Edwin Slesak on Aug. 15, 1992, who preceded her in death June 16, 2005.
Survivors include two sons and three daughters, Janet (Willis) Koenig of Farrar; Pat (Stan) Petzoldt of Frohna; Jerry (Sharon) Brueckner of Cape Girardeau; Stanley (Denise) Brueckner of Farrar; and Elizabeth (Randy) Crouch of Moodys, Okla.; one sister, Oleen Saffel of Perryville; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Hilda was an insurance agent, bus driver, and homemaker. She was a life-long member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, LWML, Salem Ladies Aid, and Brazeau Extension Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, three brothers, Edgar, Vernold, Alvert and one sister, Alida Roth.
Memorials are preferred to Salem Lutheran Church or Saxony Lutheran High School.
Visitation will continue on Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 6:30-8 a.m. at Young & Sons Funeral Home in Perryville. The funeral service will be held at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Mollie Davis

Mollie M. Davis
Mollie M. Davis of Perryville died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at Perry Oaks Manor. She was 82.
She was born in Cape Girardeau on May 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Frank and Jettie (Drum) Friese. She was married on July 18, 1945 to Ernest E. Davis, who preceded her in death on April 28, 1998.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Leslie Jr.) Lowes and Nancy (Charles) Voelker of Perryville; one son, Frank (Judy) Davis of Jackson; and 12 grandchildren, Leslie (Amy) Lowes III, Ernie (Belle) Davis, Curtis (Tammie) Lowes, Becky (Sean) Humphrey, Charley Lowes, Robbie (Kerne) Davis, Stephen (Stephanie) Lowes, Katie Voelker, Suzanne Voelker, Chad Voelker, Dayne Voelker and Grant Voelker.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Ladies Sodality and Ladies of Charity.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Tom and Drum David Freise; one sister, Mabel Riehn and one great-granddaughter, Angelica Davis.
Memorials are preferred to Perryville High School Athletic Department or Fine Arts Program.
The funeral Mass was Saturday, Dec. 19 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Wilma R. Todd

Wilma R. Todd
Wilma R. Todd of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Perryville, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was 72.
She was born Monday, Sept. 6, 1937 in Campbell, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary M. (Dover) Willard. She was married to Edward Franks, who preceded her in death. She was married on Aug. 19, 1982 in Ste. Genevieve to Byron B. Todd, who preceded her in death on May 29, 2003.
Survivors include one daughter, Tracy Lynn Baker of St. Peters; six brothers, Troy, Wesley, and Coy Willard of Cape Girardeau; Alva, Bob, and Dennis Willard of Campbell; one sister, Geraldine Todd of Cape Girardeau; and two grandchildren.
Wilma was a graduate of Campbell High School. She had lived in Perryville from 1982 until moving to Cape Girardeau in 2008. She was a member of the Assembly of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, one brother and one sister, Dean Willard and Mary Lou Brooks, both of Campbell.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial was at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau provided the arrangements.

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Leroy "Lee" J. Sutterer

Leroy “Lee” J. Sutterer
Leroy “Lee” J. Sutterer of Red Bud, Ill. died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, Ill. He was 81.
He was born May 4, 1928 in Sereno, the son of the late Oscar and Lena (Hagan) Sutterer. He was married on Oct. 8, 1955 in Perryville to Pat Miller of Red Bud, Ill., who survives.
Other survivors include six children, Cheryl (Mike) Overschmidt of St. Louis; Karen (Mike) Krantz of Red Bud, Ill.; Mike (Barb) Sutterer of Perryville; Wayne (Linda) Sutterer and Diane (fiance Steve) Palmer, all of Red Bud, Ill. and Jeanie (Bill) Sauer of Prairie du Rocher, Ill.; two sisters, Pat Taylor of Daytona, Fla. and Sylva Fogarty of St. Louis; 14 grandchildren, Lesley, Christina, Matthew, Bradley, Ryan, Jennifer, Jessica, Katelyn, Kyle, Brandon, Nathan, Devin, Ashley and Dustin; and three great-grandchildren, Lexi, Addi and Bradley.
Mr. Sutterer was a Firestone tire salesman for 25 years and retired as a coal miner for 12 years. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus of Evansville, Ill. and the American Legion Post 622 in Prairie du Rocher, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wilbert Sutterer.
Memorials are preferred to St. John’s Catholic School or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 14 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Red Bud, Ill. with Msgr. Dennis Schaefer officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud, Ill. provided the arrangements.

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Prince Hudson

Prince Hudson, Jr.
Prince Hudson, Jr. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009.
He was born Oct. 29, 1921 in Silver Lake, the son of the late Prince and Ida Mae (Reddick) Hudson, Sr. He was married on May 16, 1947 in St. Louis to Donna Evans, his wife of 63 years.
Other survivors one daughter, Cynthia Sue (Wendell) Gould of Cedar Rapids; one grandson, Jared David (Jessica) Gould of Palo, Iowa; three sisters, Viola Coffelt of Perryville; Edna Seeman of Cedar Rapids and Emma (Cylde) Hudson of Perryville; one nephew, Jerry (Janet) Happel of North Liberty, Iowa.
Prince served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked in the car business from 1958-1986, retiring from Bruce McGrath Auto Sales.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sons; two sisters; and six brothers.
A memorial service was held Monday, Dec.14 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with the Rev. Del Bear officiating. Entombment was at Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids.
Please sign the online guest book for Prince at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa provided the arrangements.

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John J. Wibbenmeyer
John J. Wibbenmeyer of Marble Hill died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at his residence. He was 49.
Services are private.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Ida F. Berkbuegler
Ida F. Berkbuegler of Perryville died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at Independence Square Residential Care Center in Perryville. She was 90.
The funeral service was held at Young & Sons Chapel on Monday, Dec. 14 with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Charles L. Mattingly

Charles L. Mattingly
Charles L. Mattingly of Brewer died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. He was 66.
He was born in Perry County on Feb. 18, 1943, the son of the late Matt James and Zita (Zahner) Mattingly.
Survivors include four brothers and three sisters, Mary Lou Hall of Union; Alvin (Eline) Mattingly of Brewer; Norma (Harold) Gegg of Ste. Genevieve; Clyde (Carol) Mattingly of Brewer; Ralph (Carol) Mattingly of Festus; Dorothy (Larry) Petzoldt of Hutchinson, Kan.; and James (Diane) Mattingly of Arnold.
Mr. Mattingly was a laborer at Ste. Genevieve Industries and a member of Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law Elmer Hall.
Memorials are preferred to American Cancer or Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The funeral Mass was held Saturday, Dec. 12 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church with Rev. Bill Rhinehart offficiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Kenneth P. French

Kenneth P. French
Kenneth P. French    Perryville died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was 84.
He was born in Silver Lake on July 4, 1925, the son of the late Authur H. and Ellen (Heaps) French. He was first married in November 1946 to Etta June Lukefahr, who preceded him in death in 1981. He then married Melissa Jean Vinson on July 3, 1982, who preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2005.
Survivors include two sons, Calvin (Billie) French of Fenton and Gary French of Warrenton; step-daughter, Debbie (Thomas) Piva of Arnold; one brother, Clovis French of Perryville; two sisters, Ruby Cox of O’Fallon and Judy Gromer of Fenton; six grandchildren, Eric, Joe, Matt, Ronnie, Brian and Mike French; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mr. French was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 133.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Curtis and Herbert French and one sister, Leona Drury
Memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church or School.
Visitation will continue on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6:30-8:30 a.m. at Young & Sons Chapel. The funeral service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at Jefferon Barracks National Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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George Downen
George Downen of Perryville, formerly of Chester, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. He was 89.
He was born May 27, 1920 in rural Jackson County, Ill., the son of the late Snider and Clara (Bunselmeyer) Downen. He was married on July 27, 1941 in Chester, Ill. to Ola M. Hamilton, who preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 2000. He was married on Dec. 29, 2002 in Rockwood, Ill. to Norma (Clendenin) Moake, who survives. They resided in Chester until moving to Perry County Assisted Living in Perryville.
Other survivors include three children, Thomas G. (Barbara) Downen of Jackson, Tenn.; John R. (Helen) Downen of Springfield, Oregon and Peggy (Bill) Arnett of Quail Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; one son, James Downen; identical twin, Glenn H. Downen; and brother Raymond Downen; and one sister, Velma Schroeder.
George was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a retired postal carrier for the United States Postal Service and an aircraft mechanic. He was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Rockwood, Ill. After moving to Perryville he attended the First Presbyterian Church.
Memorials are preferred to Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, Rt. 1, Rockwood, Ill. 62280 or First Presbyterian Church of Perryville, 6 East Ste. Marie Street, Perryville, MO 63775.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Rockwood, Ill. with Rev. Cecil Dunning officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, Ill.
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Chester, Ill. provided the arrangements.

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Opal Mae Whitlow White Easley

Opal Mae Whitlow White Easley
Opal Mae Whitlow White Easley of Perryville died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was 88.
She was born in Glenwood on June 7, 1921, the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Johnson) Whitlow. She was married on April 20, 1964 to Merle E. Easley, who preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2002.
Survivors include two sons, Dan (JoAnn) White of Glen Carbon, Ill. and Dr. Ken (Ann) White of Perryville; stepson, Carl Easley of Florida; four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Willa (Ken) Williams of Bloomsdale and Pauline White of Kirksville; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Easley has been a member of the Baptist Church since childhood. However she has attended the First Presbyterian Church since moving to Perryville in 2004. Opal loved flowers and gardening; her green thumb produced hundreds of beautiful flowers each year. Her summer vegetable garden provided plenty of fresh food for herself and friends and neighbors. Opal’s roommate has a cat named Sunny and they had lots of conversations each day. Opal’s career has covered lots of areas, owning/managing restaurants, being a farm wife, working in a factory, managing married student housing at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her most favorite “job” was playing with her great-grandchildren!
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Vernica Timm and Marjorie Hurlbut; brothers, Lee Whitlow, Louie Whitlow, Henry Whitlow, Jr., and John Whitlow.
Memorials are preferred to LaPlata Baptist Church in LaPlata, American Heart Association or First Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be held at Travis Funeral Chapel in LaPlata on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 10-11 a.m.. The funeral service will be held at Travis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Burial will be at LaPlata Cemetery in LaPlata.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Margie Ella Lohmann

Margie Ella Lohmann
Margie Ella Lohmann of Farrar died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. She was 72.
She was born in Pocahontas on Feb. 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Rosalie (Kain) Petzoldt. She was married on Aug. 18, 1956 to Willis A. Lohmann, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2006.
Survivors include four daughters, one son and one daughter-in-law, Barbara (Rodney) Wachter of Altenburg; Linda (Ron) Best of Uniontown; Sandra (Keith) Bachmann of Crosstown; Ronald (Jeannie) Lohmann of Farrar; Diane (John) Meyer of Frohna; and Krystal Lohmann of Perryville; two sisters, Mabel Steffens of Frohna and Violet Sanders of Perryville; one brother, Raymond Petzoldt of Jackson; 15 grandchildren, Nathan (Sara) Best, Rachel (Nick) Emmendorfer, Adam (Jenni) Wachter, Benjamin Wachter, Seth (Jade) Wachter, Thomas Bachmann, Chad Bachmann, Nicholas Meyer, Ryan Meyer, Zachary Meyer, Dustin Hayes, Cody Lohmann, Brett Lohmann, Jennifer Lohmann and Josephine Lohmann and four great-grandchildren, Ethan Best, Haley Emmendorfer, Aaron Wachter and Aubrey Emmendorfer
Mrs. Lohmann was a homemaker, a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar and a past 4-H Leader.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Paul Lohmann; one sister, Melba Petzoldt; three brothers, Norman, Marvin and Willman Petzoldt and two granddaughters, Leslie Joy Wachter and Sarah Renee Bachmann.
Memorials are preferred to Salem Lutheran Church Building Fund.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 4 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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M. Alex Nordmeyer
M. Alex Nordmeyer of Chester, Ill. died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at Chester Memorial Hospital in Chester, Ill. He was 20.
Visitation will be at Young & Sons Chapel on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Chester, Ill.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Leona T. Brueckner

Leona T. Brueckner
Leona T. Brueckner of Perryville died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at the Independent Care Center in Perryville. She was 88.
She was born on April 13, 1921, the daughter of the late Paul and Ida (Versemann) Kaempfe. She was married on June 17, 1945 to Eugene W. Brueckner, who preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1993.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Renee Brueckner of Perryville; four grandchildren, Tessa, Corey, Elizabeth and Nicholas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Leonard Kaempfe.
Memorials are preferred to Salem Lutheran Church or School.
The funeral service was Wednesday, Dec. 2 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Richard (Dick) Henry Eggers

Richard (Dick) Henry Eggers
Richard (Dick) Henry Eggers of Florissant, age 68, was born March 12, 1941 in Farrar, the son of Judge Walter and Lydia (Verseman) Eggers. Asleep in Jesus November 24, 2009 after a courageous fight with esophageal cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Peggy (Garrett) Eggers; daughter, Kelly Lama (Nunzio) and granddaughters, Nicola and Briana Lama of Collinsville, Ill. Sister to Martha (Clint) Haertling of Perryville; brother to Calvin (Alma) Eggers of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Fred Eggers of Farrar; and Carl (Brenda) Eggers of Perryville. Uncle, cousin and friend to many.
He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar and attended grade school there. He graduated from Perryville High School in 1959 and Valparaiso University in 1963. Dick was a dedicated employee as an engineer at McDonnell Douglas and Boeing for more than 45 years. He served with distinction in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. He was awarded a Bronze star for meritorious service with the Army Engineer Command in Vietnam.
A devoted member of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran in St. Louis County, he served faithfully for 30 years as head usher and on the finance committee. He was an avid supporter of Lutheran High School North sports teams.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to caringbridge.org, peregrinesoc.org, or Christian Hospital Cancer Center.
The funeral service was held at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church on Monday, Nov. 30 with internment at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

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Robert L. Welker

Robert L. Welker
Robert L. Welker of Perryville died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 at Perry Oaks Manor in Perryville. He was 91.
He was born June 25, 1918 in Perryville, the son of the late Glenton and Bertha (Dunker) Welker. He was married on April 19, 1941 in Brewer to Elba M. (Gibbar) Welker, who preceded him in death on Jan. 23, 2003.
Survivors include three sons, Gary (Kay) Welker of St. Louis; Dennis (Renee) Welker of Colorado and James (Debra) Welker of Perryville; three daughters, Jean Moll of Maryland Heights; Kay (Cliff) Weeks of Chesterfiled and Carol (James) Parkin of Colorado; one sister, Marie Voelker of Perryville; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Welker was an World War II Army Veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star. He retired from Anheuser Busch Corporation. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, American Legion Post 133, VFW, Elks and Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son Thomas, one sister, two brothers and two grandsons.
Memorials are preferred to MDA or charity of choice.
The funeral Mass was held Monday, Nov. 30 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Joe Williams officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery with military honors courtesy of the American Legion and the Delta Team.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Eldor E. Bock

Eldor E. Bock
Eldor E. Bock of Uniontown died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was 84.
He was born in Uniontown on Nov. 11, 1925, the son of the late Benjamin and Alma (Brandes) Bock. He was married on Aug. 23, 1952 to Vernell Koch, who survives in Uniontown.
Other survivors include two sons and two daughters, Joyce and Mohammed Fikri of Springfield, Ill.; Robert and Nelda Bock of Columbia; David Bock of Frohna; Mary and David Eaton of St. Louis; two sisters, Ruth Ponder of Cape Girardeau and Irene Palisch of Altenburg; seven grandchildren and three step-grandchildren
Mr. Bock was an Merchant Marine Veteran of World War II and Army Veteran of Korean War. He was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of and past elder, school board member and on the finance board of Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown, member of VFW Post 4282, American Legion Post 133 and Farm Bureau, all in Perryville. He was a past member of Dairy Farmers of America.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Alfred “Butch” Bock.
Memorials are preferred to Lutheran Hour Ministries, St. Johns Church in Chester, Ill. or Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown.
The funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 30 at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown with Rev. Paul Winningham officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery with Military Graveside Service by VFW and Missouri Delta Team.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Harvey J. Petot

Harvey J. Petot
Harvey J. Petot of Perryville died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville. He was 76.
He was born in Menfro on Aug. 7, 1933, the son of the late John and Flora (Boxdorfer) Petot. He was married on Aug. 28, 1965 to Irma R. (Manning) Petot, who preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 2000.
Survivors include four daughters, Deena (Jeff) Flentge, Donell (Richard) Clifton, all of Perryville; Cheryl Zoellner and fiance Kevin Grimsley of Jackson; and Rhonda Logan of Bonita Springs, Fla.; one brother, William (Betty) Petot; two sisters, Iva Sandlin and Aileen (Pee Wee) Janet, all of Perryville; six grandchildren, Jake Flentge, Travis Clifton, Keith Zoellner, Melissa Clifton, Ashley Zoellner and Samantha Zoellner and three great-grandchildren, Maci and Tate Zoellner and Presley Clifton.
Mr. Petot was a truck driver for Giesler Ready Mix and a member of the Teamsters Union.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, Harold, Harry and John Jr. and one sister, Marie Petot.
Memorials are preferred to American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Eye Research.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 5-9 p.m. at Young & Sons Funeral Home and on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6:30-9:30 a.m. The funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Wilhelmina T. “Wilma” Bohnert

Wilhelmina T. “Wilma” Bohnert
Wilhelmina T. “Wilma” Bohnert of Perryville died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was 96.
She was born Jan. 31, 1913 in Biehle, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Elizabeth (Lappe) Berkbuegler. She was married on Oct. 17, 1932 in Brewer to Joseph M. Bohnert, who preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 2000.
Survivors include three daughters, Norma Balsman and Stella Moll, both of Perryville and Linda Lopez of Springfield; two sons, Joseph Bohnert of St. Peters and David Bohnert of Biehle; one sister, Corine Bohnert of Perryville; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bohnert was a trimmer at International Shoe Co. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, two sisters, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul General Fund.
The funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Nov. 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan, C.M. officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Iva (Hudson) Reeser

Iva (Hudson) Reeser
Iva (Hudson) Reeser of Perryville died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. She was 81.
She was born in Clear Lake, Iowa on April 28, 1928, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Elsie B. (Gray) Hudson. She was married on March 30, 1967 to Walter F. Reeser, who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1998.
Survivors include four sisters, Sylvia Needham of Cincinnati, Ohio; Ethel M. Renaud of St. Louis; Dorothy L. Taylor of Perryville; and Thelma Jones of Ste. Genevieve; three brothers, Lawrence Hudson of Barnhart; Leonard Hudson of Perryville and Bernard Hudson of Barnhart; many special nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Reeser was a waitress for Musial & Biggies for several years. She did volunteer work at Decatur Hospital Thrift Shop in Decatur, Ill. and at St. Vincent Thrift Shop in Perryville. She was lifetime member of River Hills Eagles and Perryville Elks and was a member of the Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Hattie Hudson and two brothers, Rollin and Francis.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice or Cedar Fork Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 24 between 9 a.m. and time of service. The funeral service will be held at Young & Sons in Perryville on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. with Ethel Renaud officiating. Burial will be at the Cedar Fork Cemetery in Perry County.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Rose M. Paulus

Rose M. Paulus
Rose M. Paulus of Perryville died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was 81.
She was born March 30, 1928 in Perryville, the daughter of the late Pius and Marcella (Brewer) Moonier. She was married on Nov. 22, 1947 in Perryville to Bernard F. “Booze” Paulus, who preceded her in death on March 22, 2008.
Survivors include one son, Bruce Paulus of St. Louis and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Paulus was a secretary for the Knights of Columbus before retiring. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and a past member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters and one brother.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul School General Fund.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville from 5-8 p.m. with parish prayers with the Daughters of Isabella at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 6:30-11:50 a.m. The rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, Nov. 25 at noon at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Gerald J. Weisler

Gerald J. Weisler
Gerald J. Weisler of Perryville died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 at his home. He was 74.
He was born May 11, 1935 in Sereno, the son of the late Herbert and Cecilia (Manche) Weisler. He was married on June 1, 1957 in Brewer to Jenette (Terbrak) Weisler of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Alan Weisler of Perryville; Dale Weisler of Lake of the Ozarks and Glenn Weisler of DeSoto; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Gerald was an Army Veteran. He was an electrician for Nabisco Corporation in St. Louis and a member of Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are preferred to family choice.
The funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 20 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer with Rev. Bill Rhinehart officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery with graveside military honors courtesy of the American Legion Post 133 and the Delta Team.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lyndola A. Hudson
Lyndola A. Hudson of Perryville died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 at Independence Care Center. She was 97.
The funeral service was Saturday, Nov. 21 at Young & Sons Chapel with Rev. Stan Hargis officiating. Burial was at Cedar Fork Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Billy D. Shepard
Billy D. Shepard of St. Mary died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was 62.
He was born in Poplar Bluff on Jan. 25, 1947, the son of the late Wendell and Lorene (Conran) Shepard. He was married on June 1, 1984 to Joan Landis, who survives in St. Mary.
Other survivors include two sons and one daughter, Billy Joe (Stacey) Shepard of Festus; Darril Shepard of St. Louis and Liz (Ken) Ockel of Campbell; one brother, Ronnie Henderson of Bernie; six grandchildren; also survived by numerous close friends.
Mr. Shepard was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired in 1997 from Chrysler St. Louis North Assembly Plant and was a member of Union Local 136 in Fenton.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
The funeral service was held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Monday, Nov. 23 with Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial will be Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell at 11:30 a.m. with Military Graveside Service.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Wilma M. (Roth) Huck
Wilma M. (Roth) Huck of Zell died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve. She was 89.
She was born Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1920 in Zell, the daughter of the late Arthur “Tub” and Lorene (Palmer) Roth. She was married on Nov. 8, 1939 to Leonard H. Huck, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Huck of Weingarten and William Huck of Zell; four daughters, Joanne (Paul) Kreitler of Perryville; Glenda (Glennon) Grein of Ozora; and Linda Huck of Festus; one daughter-in-law, Joyce of Zell; 12 grandchildern and 18 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Huck was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and St. Joseph Ladies Sodality.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; two brothers, Leonard Roth and Clarence Roth; two sisters, Anna Armbruster and Rosella Roth; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Memorials are preferred to HospiceCare, Inc. and St. Joseph School.
The funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph Church in Zell on Wednesday, Nov. 18 with Msgr. James Hanson officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Zell.
Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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John I. Kielhafner
John I. Kielhafner of Chaffee died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 at the family home. He was 69.
He was born Feb. 23, 1940 in Chaffee, the son of the late Joseph and Theckla (Heuring) Kielhafner. He was married Sept. 3, 1966 in Biehle to Ann L. (Schott) Kielhafner, who survives.
Other survivors include six sons, John Kielhafner Jr. of Whitewater; Michael Kielhafner of St. Louis; Ronald Kielhafner of Orlando, Fla.; Stephen Kielhafner of O’Fallon; Joseph Kielhafner of Dallas, Texas; and Mark Kielhafner of St. Peters; one granddaughter, Danielle Swoboda of Cape Girardeau; two sisters, JoAnn Kirchendoerfer of Chaffee and Rita Kielhafner of Cape Girardeau.
John worked the family farm and also was a truck driver for Delta Concrete until retirement. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and its Men’s Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald and one sister, LaVerne.
The funeral Mass was held Saturday, Nov. 14 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church with Rev. Ralph Duffner officiating. Burial was at St. Ambrose Cemetery.
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee provided the arrangements.

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Eileen L. Cattoor

Eileen L. Cattoor
Eileen L. Cattoor of Perryville died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was 87.
She was born in Perry County on Nov. 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Leon and Mary (Sutterer) Hoffman. She was married on Oct. 5, 1940 to Harry A. Cattoor, who preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1994.
Survivors include one daughter and three sons, Judy (Jim) Cashion of Festus; H. Richard (Nancy) Cattoor of Festus; David (Cheri) Cattoor of Arvada, Colo.; and Dennis (Pam) Cattoor of Perryville; one daughter-in-law, Elta Cattoor of Hazelwood; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Mrs. Cattoor was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Thomas Cattoor; two brothers, Leroy and Glennon Hoffman; four sisters, Hilda Merideth, Ethel Baer, Lucille Hayden, and Helen Blanc.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent Schools, Church, or Masses.
The funeral service was held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Robert A. (Bob) Fiehler,

Robert A. (Bob) Fiehler
Robert A. (Bob) Fiehler, 83, was taken home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. He was born Jan. 14, 1926, in Altenburg, the son of the late Joseph and Ida (Meyr) Fiehler. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church where he worshiped his entire life.
Robert attended Trinity Lutheran School in Altenburg, two years of high school in Altenburg and graduated from Perryville High School.
At the age of 18, he was drafted into the US Army. He proudly served his country in the 774th Tank Battalion, Company C, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He also served as an interpreter during the occupation of Germany. During his military service he received a Purple Heart and three Battle Stars.
After his military service, Bob attended Rankin Technical School in St. Louis where he studied body and fender repair. He became co-owner of Altenburg Garage and worked there for over 50 years.
Bob married Lillian Schilling on June 18, 1950. This marriage was blessed with five children, Gerard Fiehler of Altenburg; Susan Fiehler of St. Louis; Carla (Kent) Grebing of Houston, Texas; Ellen (John) Linxwiler of St. Louis and Timothy Fiehler of St. Louis. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jacob and Nick Fiehler, Alison (Grebing) Funke, Barrett Grebing and Ben Linxwiler; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Faith Funke; one sister, Norma Kellerhals of St. Louis, and numerous other family and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mildred Palisch, and one grandson, Wade Fiehler.
Throughout his life Bob was a gifted storyteller and historian. He was a charter member of the East Perry County Lion’s Club where he remained active for over 50 years. Additional interests included the Trinity Choral Society, various church offices, docent at the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum in Altenburg, fishing, gardening, metal detecting and traveling the backroads of East Perry County.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church Restoration Fund, The Emmaus Homes, or the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 14 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna with Rev. Steven Dressler officiating. Burial was at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with military graveside service provided by the American Legion and Delta Team.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Norbert J. Rellergert
Norbert J. Rellergert of St. Louis died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
He was born July 22, 1934 in Perryville.
Survivors include nine children, Cheryl (Chris) Ransom of St. Charles; Tina (David) Burns of Troy; Laurie (James) Stephens of O’Fallon; Saundra Duisen of O’Fallon; Kurt Rellergert of O’Fallon; Keith Rellergert of Wentzville; Michelle (Dennis) Allen of Montgomery City; Anjanette (James) Eaton of O’Fallon; and Nichole (Dale) Frichtel of Troy; two sisters, Marilyn Schicker of Jefferson City and Betty Bogenpohl of Jackson; three brothers, Jerome Rellergert of Rhineland; Wayne Rellergert of Foristell; and Doug Rellergert of Tebbetts; 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to charity of your choice appreciated.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral Mass was held Monday, Nov. 9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Apple Creek. Burial was at St. Michael Cemetery at Apple Creek.
Ortmann Stipanovich Funeral Home in St. Louis provided the arrangements.

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Josephine A. Schnurbusch

Josephine A. Schnurbusch
Josephine A. Schnurbusch of Perryville died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was 73.
She was born Dec. 9, 1935 in Chester, Ill., the daughter of the late Paul and Elta (Miget) Berkbigler. She was married on Nov. 29, 1969 in Perryville to Edward Schnurbusch, who preceded her in death on March 23, 2009.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Schnurbusch of Jackson and Paul Schnurbusch of Perryville; one brother, Thomas Berkbigler of Cape Girardeau; and five grandchildren.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister.
Visitation will continue Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 6:30-9:50 a.m. with the Rosary being recited at 9 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with the Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Wanda J. (Skaggs) Louden

Wanda J. (Skaggs) Louden
Wanda J. (Skaggs) Louden of Jackson, formerly of Perryville, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at her residence. She was 69.
She was born in Perryville on Nov. 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Roy R. and Ruby A. (Hand) Skaggs.
Survivors include one brother, Calvin L. Skaggs of New York City, NY; one niece, Sylvia Skaggs McTague of Madison, NJ and one nephew, J. Adam Skaggs of New York City.
Mrs. Louden had been a remedial reading teacher for two decades with the Woodland School District in Marble Hill. She was a member of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Alison Louden Tritschler.
Visitation will continue on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jackson from Noon until service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery in Perryville.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Veda E. Scott

Veda E. Scott
Veda E. Scott of Perryville died October 29, 2009 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was 91.
She was born in Cascade on Jan. 14, 1918, the daughter of the late J.N. and Ada Mae (Boyles) Myers. She was married on July 17, 1942 to Arthur N. Scott, who preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1988.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Myers of Perryville and Wanda Bollinger of Ste. Genevieve; four brothers, Carl Myers of Overland; Charles Myers of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Raymond Myers of Perryville; and Rev. Wayne Myers of Merritt Island, Fla.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Scott was a retired seamstress for the Pixie Playmates Factory. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 133 Auxiliary in Perryville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepson, Arthur Scott Jr., four sisters and two brothers.
Memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Southeast Hospice.
Private burial will be at the Bloomfield Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Olida E. Vogel

Olida E. Vogel
Olida E. Vogel of Perryville died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at her residence. She was 91.
She was born in Point Rest on Oct. 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Theodore Herbert and Esther Ella (Rodewald) Katt. She was married on April 29, 1945 to Siegmund Vogel, who preceded her in death on July 14, 1995.
Survivors include one daughter, Janet O. Vogel; two brothers and two sisters, Beauford Katt of Columbia; Raymond Katt of Racine, Wis.; Viola Ann Peterson of Chester, Ill. and Euline Elsmayer of St. Louis.
Mrs. Vogel was an employee of Department of Defense during World War II in the area of the production of ammunition and later became supervisor. She was a head floor machinist at Wagner Electric and worked at McQuarris. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Chancel Guild, Immanuel Lutheran Choir, Bereans Bible Class, and a farmer’s wife.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers, Melvin, Victor and Oliver Katt.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran School Building Fund, Immanuel Lutheran Radio Broadcast or the American Heart Fund.
The funeral service was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, Oct. 31 with Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Burial was at the church Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Dennis Doza

Dennis Doza
Dennis Doza of Perryville died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 with his family by his side after a five-year long battle with lymphoma. He was 68.
He was born on Dec. 14, 1940 on Kaskaskia Island, the son of Travers and Lorraine Doza, who survive.
He grew up on the island with his sister, Dorothy and uncle, Larry Wilson. He attended school there, high school in Chester, Ill. and college at Columbia University and SIU.
On Aug. 27, 1960 he married Nancy (Gremaud) Doza, who survives. Together they farmed and built a business for outdoorsmen. They also raised four kids, Denise, Chris, Ann and Eric and nurtured 10 grandkids.
Denny was an avid outdoorsman. In general he loved to be outside either duck hunting, fishing or just enjoying the day from the porch swing. Trips to Canada to fish for northern pike and walleye were a passion. His greatest joy was the time he spent teaching his grandkids to play rummy, bait hooks, train dogs, tend to the cows, drive a car or tractor on the farm and listening to them play piano.
Other survivors include one son, Eric (Renee) Doza of St. Mary; two daughters, Denise (Ed) Martin of Helena, Mont. and Ann (Mark) Winkler of Cape Girardeau; one sister, Dorothy Kertz of Ste. Genevieve; 10 grandchildren, Danielle Brown, Jonathan Bremer, Greg Winkler, Kesley Martin, Will Elledge, Makenzie Winkler, Alexis Doza, Gregory Martin, Peyton Doza and Quinton Doza; several nieces and nephews, many good friends and family. He may have only been one person in the world, but he meant the world to us.
He was preceded in death by one son, Chris Doza.
Memorials are preferred to the Lymphoma Foundation or St. Vincent de Paul School General Fund.
The funeral Mass was held Saturday, Oct. 31 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer with Rev. Bill Rhinehart officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Jamie L. Orman

Jamie L. Orman
Jamie L. Orman of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau. She was 30. She died with her oldest son, Derrick J. Orman.
She was born April 3, 1979 in San Diego, Calif., the daughter of James A. Howard of Texas and Terry (Bauer) Elliott Bettis of Carterville, Ga., who survive.
Other surivvors include two sons, Jacob and Travis Orman, both of Perryville; three sisters, Kelly (Thomas) Yates of Perryville; Tammy Tiffany of Virginia and Stepahnie Howard of Caterville, Ga.; one brother Tommy (Angie) Warren of Williamsburg, Va.; several nieces and nephews.
Jamie was a certified nurse’s assistant at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
Memorials are preferred to family choice.
Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. Visitation will continue on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The funeral service will be Sunday, Nov. 1 at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Chamness officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery in Perryville.
Miller Family Funeral Home of Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Derrick J. Orman

Derrick J. Orman
Derrick J. Orman of Perryville died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau. He was 15. He died with his mother, Jamie L. Orman.
He was born on March 2, 1994 in Cape Girardeau, the son of Bruce K. Orman of Perryville, who survives, and Jamie L. (Howard) Orman.
Other survivors include two brothers, Jacob and Travis Orman, both of the home; maternal grandparents, James Howard of Texas and Terry Elliott Bettis of Carterville, Ga.; paternal grandparents, Bruce Orman, Sr. and Debbie Orman of Perryville; great-grandmothers, Lucy Howard of San Diego, Calif. and Virginia Barnes of Perryville.
Derrick was a student at Perryville High School.
Memorials are preferred to family choice.
Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. Visitation will continue on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The funeral service will be Sunday, Nov. 1 at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Chamness officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery in Perryville.
Miller Family Funeral Home of Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Jack William Weith

Jack William Weith
Jack William Weith died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at his home in Jackson. He was 81.
He was born Feb. 7, 1928 in Perryville, the son of the late Oscar W. and Louisa (DiFani) Weith. He was married for 51 years to Shirley Weith of Jackson.
Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. immediately followed by Missouri Military Honors. The funeral Mass will be Friday, oct. 30 at 10 am. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson with Rev. John Harth officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson provided the arrangements.

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Justin J. “Chuck” Bey

Justin J. “Chuck” Bey
Justin J. “Chuck” Bey of Oak Ridge died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at his home. He was 29.
He was born in Cape Girardeau on May 16, 1980, the son of Dennis Bey and Gina (Robinson) Bey, who survive in Perryville. He was married on July 16, 2004 to Jennifer Lee (Proffer) Bey of Oak Ridge, who survives.
Other survivors include twins, a son Justin Robert Bey and a daughter Jenna Marie Bey of the home; one brother, Jason Bey; one sister and brother-in-law, Jody and Dale Riney; paternal grandparents, Calvin and Dorothy Bey and maternal grandparents, Arnold and Georgia Robinson, all of Perryville.
Justin was a technician at Bey Heating and Cooling in Perryville.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 4-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6:30-10:20 a.m. The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, Oct. 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland at 11 a.m. with Rev. Rickey Valleroy officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Bernice L. Scholl

Bernice L. Scholl
Bernice L. Scholl of St. Louis County died at her home Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. She was 66.
She was born Feb. 8, 1943 in Uniontown, the daughter of the late Albert Wichern and Vera Wichern, who survives. She was married on Oct. 7, 1978 to Vernon R. Scholl of Ladue, who preceded her in death.
Other survivors include two sisters, Eileen (Charles) Rauh and Gerri (Ron) Hoehn and one brother, Dennis Wichern; 2 nieces, 3 nephews, 4 great nieces and 4 great-nephews.
Bernice worked for Hoener Associates, Inc. as a draftsperson from 1969 until retirement in 2006. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Saxony Lutheran High School, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Susan G. Komen For the Cure or to the donor’s choice.
Visitation will continue Tuesday, Oct. 27 at John L. Ziegenheim & Sons Funeral Home, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10 a.m. with Rev. Virgil Kelm officiating. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson with Rev. Paul Winningham officiating.
John L. Ziegenheim & Sons Funeral Home in St. Louis provided the arrangements.

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Jeffrey L. Lorenz

Jeffrey L. Lorenz
Jeffrey L. Lorenz of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was 43.
He was born in Perryville on Sept. 5, 1966, the son of Leo Prost and Rhoda Lorenz, who preceded him in death. He was married on Dec. 29, 1989 to Brenda (Taylor) Lorenz of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one brother, John Lorenz; and two nephews, Shohn Lorenz and Tim Lorenz, both of Perryville.
Mr. Lorenz was a manufacturing lead for Gilster-Mary Lee for 23 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and graduated from Perryville High School.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4-8 p.m. and on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at Young & Sons Chapel at 1 p.m. with Brother Phillip Keaton officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Elmer J. Schnurbusch

Elmer J. Schnurbusch
Elmer J. Schnurbusch of Perryville died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. He was 92.
He was born July 1, 1917 in Biehle, the son of the late Benjamin and Ida (Leible) Schnurbusch. He was married on Sept. 8, 1948 to Pia (Wibbenmeyer) Schnurbusch, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include three daughters, Norma Unterreiner of Perryville; Arlene Schnurbusch of Cape Girardeau and Barbara Schnurbusch of Perryville; one sister, Geraldine Lauck of Perryville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers.
Mr. Schnurbusch was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a farmer and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and life member of American Legion Post 133.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent Parish, St. Michael’s Cemetery Fund or St. Joseph Parish at Apple Creek.
The funeral Mass was held Saturday, Oct. 24 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery at Apple Creek with graveside military honors courtesy of the American Legion Post 133 and the Delta Team.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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John A. Schenck
John A. Schenck of Ste. Genevieve died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at his residence. He was 78.
He was born Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1930 in Perryville, the son of the late Gustav and Claire (Perry) Schenck. He was married on June 12, 1951 to Frances C. Naeger of Ste. Genevieve, who survives.
Other survivors include six sons, John (Tana) M. Schenck of Ste. Genevieve; Dave (Winnie) Schenck of Prattsburgh, NY; Kevin (Stephanie) Schenck of Ste. Genevieve; Jim (Rebecca) Schenck of Ste. Genevieve; Eddie (Tonya) Schenck of St. Charles and Mike (Amy) Schenck of New Haven; four daughters, Phyllis (Jim) Vessell of Ste. Genevieve; Marie (Paul) Kist of Ste. Genevieve; Christine (Mike) Rellergert of Perryville and Amy (Ken) Nations of Farmington; one sister, Mildred (Harold) Scholz of Ballwin; 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joseph Schenck and Kermit Schenck.
Memorials are preferred to HospiceCare, Inc.
Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 23 from 4-8 p.m. at Basler Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Ste. Genevieve with Msgr. Daniel Mosley officiating. Burial will be at Valle Spring Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve.
Basler Funeral Home, Inc. in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Pearl C. Zahner

Pearl C. Zahner
Pearl C. Zahner of Perryville died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville. She was 99.
She was born April 11, 1910 in Perry County, the daughter of the late Henry and Julia (Taylor) Grass. She was married on May 7, 1927 in Perryville to Ivo F. Zahner, who preceded her in death on May 8, 2003.
Survivors include one son, Donald Zahner of Lincoln, Calif. and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Zahner was a machine operator for International Shoe. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella in Perryville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent Schools.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 5-8 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. Parish prayers with the Daughters of Isabella at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. The rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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William B. “Bill” Hayden

William B. “Bill” Hayden
William B. “Bill” Hayden of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at his residence. He was 75.
He was born in McBride on March 7, 1934, the son of the late Joseph and Emma (Otto) Hayden. He was married on July 14, 1956 to Margaret (Zoellner) Hayden of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Ann Hayden of Crystal City; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Matt Hulsey of Hot Springs, Ark. and Diane and John Miget of Perryville; six brothers, Melvin, Norman, Joseph, Roy, Merlin and Harvey Hayden, all of Perryville; two sisters, Lawanna Mueller of Imperial and Iona Beckerman of Perryville; one sister-in-law, Ruth Hayden of Perryville and five grandchildren.
Mr. Hayden was a retired foreman from Perryville Cheese Plant and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Donald Hayden and one grandchild.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic High School or American Heart Association.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 9:40 a.m. The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Ronald J. Cissell

Ronald J. Cissell
Ronald J. Cissell of Perryville died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville. He was 69.
He was born Jan. 2, 1940 in Perry County, the son of the late Glennon and Della (Klump) Cissell. He was married on Sept. 26, 1964 to Helen A. (Clifton) Cissell of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Natalia (Stacey) Beasley of Tamms, Ill.; one son, Tony (Kathy) Cissell of Perryville; two sisters, Shirley Leible of Perryville and Judy Cissell of Warrenton; one brother, Kenneth Cissell of Walsh, Ill.; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Ronnie as a young man played football and baseball back in the day when “men were men and women were darn glad of it.” Then off to serve 6 years in the United States Air Force. He returned back home and married the love of his life, Helen Clifton. He raised a family, worked 19 years and retired from Sabreliner Corp. Ronnie enjoyed his home life, family and grandkids. He never lost hope in those St. Louis Cardinals.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral Mass was held Monday, Oct. 18 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Joe Williams officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Ida L. Brown

Ida L. Brown
Ida L. Brown of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Perry Oaks Manor. She was 95.
She was born Jan. 6, 1914 in Perry County, the daughter of the late Jessie C. and Frances (Schumer) Welker. She was married on Nov. 29, 1934 in Highland to William L. Brown, who preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1992.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth Brown of Perryville; two daughters, Evelyn Crabtree of St. Louis and Katherine First of Perryville; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, one sister and one daughter.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. Parish prayers with the Ladies Sodality at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6:30-11:50 a.m. The rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The funeral Mass will be on Thursday, Oct. 22 at noon at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Irene C. Sanders

Irene C. Sanders
Irene C. Sanders of Perryville died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. She was 89.
She was born in Perry County on Aug. 17, 1920, the daughter of the late Elliott and Emma (Moll) Gibbar. She was married on Nov. 6, 1943 to Claude Wilson Sanders, who preceded her in death July 4, 1972.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Ronald James of Woodward, Okla.; two sisters, Leona Huber and Genevieve Weibrecht, both of Perryville; two grandsons, Harley and Nicholas James; four great-grandchildren, Kolby, Karsen, Rylee and Madison James.
Mrs. Sanders was of the Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Beulah Mae Barnes and Norma McAtee.
Memorials are preferred to Golden Living Center in Maryville.
Friends may call on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The funeral service will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Noon with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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David A. DeRousse Sr.

David A. DeRousse Sr.
David A. DeRousse Sr. of Perryville died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. Genevieve. He was 61.
He was born on Sunday, Feb. 29, 1948 in Kaskaskia, Ill., the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Louvall) De-Rousse. He was married to Donna (Holloway) DeRousse, who preceded him in death. He was married on Aug. 23, 2002 to Betty A. (Engert) DeRousse of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, David A. (Amy) DeRousse, Jr. of Perryville; two daughters, Dawn DeRousse and Jodie (Mike) Garris, both of Perryville; one step-daughter, Brandi (Richard) Dreyer of Jackson; two step-sons, Michael Blackwell of Mattoon, Ill. and Dustin Blackwell of Perryville; five brothers, Gerald (Anna) DeRousse of Imperial; Donovan (Betty) DeRousse of Dupo, Ill.; Robert DeRousse of Herrin, Ill.; Louis De-Rousse of Ste. Genevieve; and Lawrence (Betty) De-Rousse of Heron, Ill.; three sisters, Yvonne Heberlie of Perryville; Virginia Blythe of Ste. Genevieve and Margie Ann Welker of Eureka and 17 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse Donna (Holloway) DeRousse; and two sisters, Helen Basler and Carol Johnson.
David was a Vietnam Veteran.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Immaculate Conception Church in Kaskaskia, Ill. with Rev. Richard Kasznel officiating. Burial was at Kaskaskia Cemetery in Kaskaskia, Ill. Military graveside honors was provided by VFW Post 2210.
Basler Funeral Home, Inc. in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Donald Perry Hicks
Donald Perry Hicks of Old Appleton died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at his home. He was 75.
He was born on July 22, 1934, the son of the late Perry and Ethel Hicks. He was married to Patricia J. Hicks of Old Appleton, who survives.
Other survivors include nine children, Donnie and David Roberts of Texas; Debbie Biehl of Champaign, Ill.; Kelly Hicks of Old Appleton; Cheryl Thompson of Nashville, Tenn.; Rance Ricks of Seattle, Wash.; Cyndi Smarsh of Pevely; Richard Weibrecht of Perryville and Bradley Weibrecht of Bloomsdale; 17 grandchildren, Rocky, Megan, Drake, Makenzie, Tiffany, Tanner and Travis Roberts of Texas; Jake Biehl of Champaign, Ill.; Dustin Hood, Megan Rousseau, Erica, Nichole and Kayla Stone, Austin and Ivan Weibrecht of Perryville; Jared and Miranda Smarsh of Pevely; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and only brother Ray Hicks.
The family wishes to thank all of the AmHeart Hospice staff who were so helpful during his illness, his doctors and all his family and friends who were there for him.
Mr. Hicks donated his bodyt o the National Body Donor Program.

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Harley J. Geile
Harley J. Geile of Perryville died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at his residence. He was 71.
He was born in Yount on May 31, 1938, the son of the late Lawrence A. and Irene M. (Ruch) Geile.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence “Lonnie” and Rose Geile and one sister, Irene “Rose Lee” Geile, all of Perryville.
Mr. Geile was a United States Navy Veteran and a member of Local 520 Operating Engineers. He was a retired heavy equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are preferred to the family.
The funeral service was held at Young & Sons Chapel on Monday, Oct. 12 with Rev. Joe Williams officiating. Burial was at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Silver Lake.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Pat A. Eschenbrenner

Pat A. Eschenbrenner
Pat A. Eschenbrenner of Perryville died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at her residence. She was 60.
She was born in St. Ann on April 12, 1949, the daughter of the late Howard William and Mary Ann (Henneke) Geile. She was married on Jan. 10, 1970 to Henry David Eschenbrenner of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Mark Hornberger of Perryville; two sisters, Sharon Eschenbrenner of Perryville and Carolyn Geile of St. Louis; two brothers, Kenny and Gemma Geile and Joe and Diane Geile, all of Perryville; and three grandchildren, Paige, Logan and Andrea Hornberger.
Mrs. Eschenbrenner had been branch manager of First Federal Savings and Loan and loan officer at First National Bank and was vice-president and settlement agent for Metro Title Co., all in Perryville. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Perryville Rotary Club, Perryville Chamber of Commerce and member of Board of Directors of Hospice Healthcare of Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials are preferred to Hospice Care Inc. in Farmington or American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 6:30-9:20 a.m. The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, Oct. 14 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Silver Lake.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Elfern Murriel (Krogsrud) Thole

Elfern Murriel (Krogsrud) Thole
Elfern Murriel (Krogsrud) Thole died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 20O9 at the Golden Living Center in Milbank, SD. She was 79.
She was born July 14, 1930 in Correll, Minn., the daughter of the late John and Helma (Hauge) Krogsrud. She was united in marriage on Sept. 21, 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church in Corell to Edward “Butch” Thole, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include her six children, Edward Jr. and wife Laurie of Big Stone City, SD; Richard and wife Samm of Perryville; Kathy and husband Tom Graham of Odessa, Minn.; Greg and wife Kay of Madison, Minn.; Julie and husband Brad Thymian of Ortonville, Minn. and David and wife Becky of Fergus Falls, Minn.; one sister, Lorraine Hagevik of Ortonville, Minn.; one brother, Robert Krogsrud and wife Angie of Appleton, Minn.; 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Elfern was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, Correll. She attended elementary school in Correll, Minn. and graduated from Odessa High School in 1948.
Elfern and Butch raised their family and made their home in Odessa, Minn. Through the years, Butch and Elfern owned and operated several businesses in Odessa including Tholes Grocery and the B & B Bar. They were always proud to call Odessa their home.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Odessa and was an active member of the Ladies Aid until her health declined in 2003. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, gardening, playing cards, having coffee with the ladies at the Mudhen, and the company of good friends.
Elfern was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was especially proud of her children and grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Edward "Butch' Thole; parents, John and Helma Krogsrud; brother, John Krogsrud, Jr. and great-granddaughter, Ava Graham.
The memorial services was held Thursday, Oct. 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Odessa, Minn. with Pastor Benjamin Pollock officiating. Special music was provided by organist Pat Radtke. Honorary Pallbearers were grandchildren Lee Thole, Dan Thole, Carrie Thole, Kristi Stell, Samuel Thole, Kayla Thole, Becky Thole, Tom Graham Jr., Mike Graham, Sara Wollschlager, Amy Graham, Joni Redepenning, Andy Thole, PJ Thole, Katie Thymian, Kelly Thymian, Lindsey Thymian, Jana Thole, Karla Thole and John Thole. Burial was at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Zahrbock Funeral Chapel Inc. in Madison, Minn. provided the arrangements.

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Earl V. Moore
Earl V. Moore of St. Mary died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was 66.
He was born on Friday, Sept. 17, 1943 in Ozora, the son of the late Glennon and Geraldine (Brown) Moore. He was married on May 15, 1965 to Virginia D. (Bruckerhoff) Moore, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, James Moore of Reynolds; two daughters, Christine (Mark) Bequette of St. Mary and Lisa (Duane) Bequette of Ste. Genevieve; two brothers, Glennon (Barbara) Moore of Perryville and Melvin (Betty) Moore of Ste. Genevieve; one sister, Susan (Mike) Schaffner of St. Charles; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Earl worked for the Cottonbelt Railroad for several years. He also worked at Marion Cliff Manor for several years and was a certified medical technician.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Basler Funeral Home in St. Mary with Msgr. James Hanson officiating. Burial was at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in St. Mary.
Basler Funeral Home, Inc. in St. Mary provided the arrangements.

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John E. Galeski

John E. Galeski
John E. Galeski of Perryville died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. He was 83.
He was born on oct. 12, 1925 in Kaskaskia, Ill., the son of the late Charles J. and Edna (Carlyle) Galeski. He was married on June 24, 1944 in St. Louis to Mary M. (LeClere) Galeski of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Joe Galeski and Stanley Galeski, both of Perryville; one sister, Mary Long of St. Charles; nine grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
Mr. Galeski was an World War II Army Veteran. He worked at Mississippi Lime Co. and he was a member of the American Legion Post No. 133.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one son, Wayne Galeski.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Immanuel Lutheran School Building Fund.
Visitation will continue on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m until service time. The funeral service will be Thursday, Oct. 8 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas V. Handrick, Sr. officiating. Burial will be private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Edna G. Dow

Edna G. Dow
Edna G. Dow of Perryville died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at her residence. She was 91.
She was born in Perry County on Aug. 7, 1918, the daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret (Beinlein) Weinrich. She was married on April 20, 1941 to Linus L. “Red” Dow, who preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1995.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Sharon Dow; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Arthur Hunt, all of Perryville; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Dow was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and VFW Post 4282 Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Vera Berkbigler.
Memorials are preferred to American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be at Young & Sons Chapel on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday, Oct. 9 from 6:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Jason Lee Austin

Jason Lee Austin
Jason Lee Austin of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Perry County. He was 37.
He was born May 8, 1972 in Perryville, the son of the late James “Jack” Austin and Evelyn “Jean” (Boland) Vogt, who survives. He was married on June 20, 1988 in Perryville to Kerri (Guethle) Austin, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Grant Austin and Trent Austin, both of Perryville; mother and step-father, Evelyn “Jean” and Alfred “Bud” Vogt of Perryville; one sister, Dee Dee Moll of Perryville; two brothers, Paul Austin of Perryville and James Lee Austin of Lintin, Ind.; three step-brothers, John Vogt and Shane Vogt of Perryville and Craig Vogt of St. Louis; and one step-sister, Crissy Craig of St. Louis.
Mr. Austin was an independent trucker. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in St. Mary, River Hills Antique Tracker Club, and served on the board of the Sheltered Workshop in Perryville.
He was preceded in death by his father.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to family choice.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 5-9 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. Visitation will continue Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 6:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Estes officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lonnie L. Geringer
Lonnie L. Geringer of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was 93.
He was born in Longtown on Nov. 1, 1915, the son of the late Lucas and Louisa (Bohnert) Geringer. He was married on April 11, 1950 to Johanna Renner, who preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 1995.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Linda Geringer of Perryville; one brother, Roy Geringer of Highland, Texas; one sister, Aline Valleroy of Perryville; three grandchildren, Cassandra (Kurt) Goldsmith, Derrick (Sarah) Geringer and Dylan Geringer; and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Geringer was an World War II Army Veteran. He retired after 36 years with the Missouri State Highway Department as maintenance foreman. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and American Legion Post 133.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, Robert and Wilbert Geringer; three sisters, Leona Geringer, Mary Herold and Leneta Cattoor and two grandchildren.
Memorials are preferred to Masses or St. Vincent de Paul Schools.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Young & Sons Chapel at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Rickey Valleroy officiating. Military graveside rites will be performed by Missouri Delta Team. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lucie (Rozier) Franklin

Lucie (Rozier) Franklin
Lucie (Rozier) Franklin of Perryville died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at the Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was 98 years old.
She was born in Claryville on Sept. 10, 1911, the daughter of the late Benjamin David and Corine Gertrude (Picou) Rozier. She was married on Dec. 6, 1934 to Vail L. Franklin, who preceded her in death on June 8, 1989.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Jane Corine Johnson of Wentzville and Linda Louise and Robert Hargrove of Chesterfield; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Franklin worked in the packaging department for Famous Barr in St Louis and also was a homemaker. She was a member of the Catholic Faith. She loved cooking, playing bingo and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Benjamin Wilson Rozier and three sisters, Emelie Sterling, Virginia Lalumondiere and Margie Asbury and one son-in-law, Joseph Johnson.
Memorials are preferred to Humane Society or charity of choice.
The funeral service was held at Young & Sons Funeral Home in Perryville on Saturday Oct. 3 with Rev. Milton Ryan C.M. officiating. Burial was at the Home Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Geraldine E. Leible

Geraldine E. Leible
Geraldine E. Leible of of Brazeau died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was 87.
She was born in Perry County on Nov. 19, 1921, the daughter of the late Valle Marvin and Mary T. (Farrar) Farrar. She was married on Dec. 27, 1940 to Emanuel F. Leible, who preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1993.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon and Kathy Leible of Cape Girardeau; Lindell and Sally Leible of St. Charles County; William and Linda Leible of St. Charles; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Donald Hotop of St. Ann; one brother, Donald Farrar of Ames, Iowa; three sisters, Evelyn Sherrill of Brazeau; Jewell Collins of Perryville; Verna Weisbrod of Brazeau; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Leible had been in housekeeping at Perry County Memorial Hospital, assistant postmaster of Brazeau Post Office and a homemaker. She was a member of York Chapel Methodist Church near Longtown, Brazeau Historical Society, past member of Perry County 4-H for 30 years and officer in Perry County Extension Club. She was an avid bowler.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, Lloyd, Richard and Roger Farrar and two sisters, Ivalene Rhyne and Margie Grantham.
Memorials are preferred to York Chapel Methodist Church or Cemetery.
The funeral service was held at Young & Sons Chapel on Monday, Oct. 5 with Rev. Dr. Sharon Howard officiating. Burial was at the York Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near Longtown.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Randall “Randy” D. Perkins
Randall “Randy” D. Perkins of Perryville died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was 50.
He was born in Litchfield, Ill. on Sept. 16, 1959, the son of the late William A. and Laura A. (Vanlandingham) Perkins. He was married on Jan. 5, 1980 to Dana Lynn (Weith) Perkins of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, Chad Perkins of Maryville; one daughter and son-in-law, Cailey and Todd Slykhuis of Raleigh, Ill.; one grandson, Collin Stephen Perkins and father and mother-in-law, Donald and Dixie Weith of Perryville.
Mr. Perkins was co-owner of Lankmark Gas Co. in Perryville. He was a member of Cape County Cowboy Church in Oak Ridge, Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star of St. Mary, Missouri Ropers and Barrel Racers Association and loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his wife Dana. He enjoyed team roping and being with his family and close friends. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are preferred to Cape County Cowboy Church Building Fund in Oak Ridge.
Visitation will continue on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6:30-8 a.m. at Young & Sons Chapel and from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. at Cape County Cowboy Church in Oak Ridge with Brother Jim Matthews officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery in Perryville.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Wendell H. Dunker

Wendell H. Dunker
Wendell H. Dunker of Davenport, died Monday, September 28, 2009, at Trinity at Terrace Park in Bettendorf. He was 79.
He was born Dec. 5, 1929 in White, S.D, the son of the late Hilary and Eunice (Biery) Dunker. He was united in marriage on Sept. 5, 1953 in White, S.D. to Lois (Hartley) Dunker of Davenport, Iowa, who survives.
Other survivors include daughters, Vicki (Dennis) Conard of Bettendorf; Kathelyn (Mark) Heston of Collingswood, N.J.; grandsons, Michael Mahoney of Phoenix, Ariz.; Matthew (Ashley) Mahoney of Phoenix, Ariz.; Cory (Lauren) Heston of Plymouth, Mass.; Scott Heston of Durango, Colo.; step-granddaughters, Heather (Jeff) Hay of Aledo, Ill. and Jennifer Conard of Marion, Iowa; step-great-grandchildren, James and Joshua Hay and Christopher and Taylor Conard; one brother, Delos (Hazel) Dunker of Perryville; one sister, Donna (Jim) Olson of Kansas City and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Dunker served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He held various positions within F.W. Means (Aramark) beginning his career in 1953 and retiring in 1988. He was a former member of the Davenport Moose Lodge, Donahue American Legion and the Rose Club at Vander Veer Park. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and meeting friends for coffee. His greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren. Wendell never knew a stranger and will be remembered as a friend to everyone he knew.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dan, Lewis and James.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Pathway Hospice at Trinity at Terrace Park.
Private family services will be held. Burial was at Davenport Memorial Park.
The Runge Mortuary & Crematory in Davenport, Iowa provided the arrangements.

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Brother Peter James Baxter

Brother Peter James Baxter
Brother Peter James Baxter of Perryville died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at Mary Mother of God Vincentian Community Residence in Perryville. He was 93.
He was born Aug. 25, 1916 in New York City, NY, the son of the late Irving and Alice (Street) Baxter.
Survivors include five sisters, Mary Duffy of San Francisco, Calif.; Kathleen Disanza of Swan Lake, NY; Irene Bianco of Newton, NJ; Helen Gannon of Lodi, NJ and Eleanor Scaparo of Laguna Hills, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Brother Baxter was an World War II Veteran serving in the Parachute Airborne Infantry. He entered the Novitiate of St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville on Dec. 8, 1948. He professed vows at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville on Dec. 8, 1950.
His assignments included St. Mary’s of the Barrens Seminary and Vincentian House Studies, Washington, DC.
Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the Mary Mother of God Chapel of the Vincentian Residence in Perryville. Vigil prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. The funeral Mass will be Friday, Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the Vincentian Community Cemetery in Perryville.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lillian M. (Blessing) Kelley

Lillian M. (Blessing) Kelley
Lillian M. (Blessing) Kelley of St. Louis died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. She was 88.
She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ida Blessing. She was married to Michael P. Kelley, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one brother, Francis (Lorene) Blessing.
Lillian graduated from Perryville High School in 1938. She was a retired employee of Essex Industries.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and seven other siblings.
The funeral Mass was held Monday, Aug. 24 at St. Stephen Protomartyr. Burial was at Sts. Peter and Paul Mausoleum.
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Homes provided the arrangements.

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Velma R. Hearin
Velma R. Hearin of Cape Girardeau County died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at her home. She was 83.
She was born Sept. 18, 1926 in St. Louis.
All services are private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Roberta M. “Bobbie” Cushman

Roberta M. “Bobbie” Cushman
Roberta M. “Bobbie” Cushman of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. She was 79.
She was born May 20, 1930 in Nebraska, the daughter of the late Robert and Georgia (Wilcox) Lampman.
Survivors include three daughters, Martha Taub of Lake St. Louis; Debbie Johnson of Perryville and Robin Doster of Gloucester, NJ; one son, Robert Cushman of St. Charles; one brother, John Fore of St. Charles; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ms. Cushman had retired from McDonnell Douglas Corporation and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints in Cape Girardeau with Bishop Zaruba officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Herman J. Kiefer

Herman J. Kiefer
Herman J. Kiefer of Perryville died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 at his home. He was 78.
He was born May 31, 1931 in Perry County, the son of the late Herman C. and Bernice (Zahner) Kiefer.
Survivors include two sons, Shane (Diane) Kiefer of Salina, Kan. and Cody (Erica) Kiefer of Perryville; one daughter, Kayla (Tony) Stewart of Steeleville, Ill.; one brother, Everett Kiefer of Perryville; 11 grandchildren, Apryl, Matthew, Nicholas, Christopher, Josh, Lindsay, Josh, Kaitlin, Destany, Preston and Allison; and four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Jayden, Brian Allen II and Kally.
Mr. Kiefer served in the National Guard. He was the owner/operator of Kiefer Building Supply in Perryville. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and American Legion Post # 133 and he was a local musician, playing music with several groups in the area for many years.
Memorials are preferred to charity of choice.
Visitation will continue on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6:30-9:50 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Milton Ryan, C.M. officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery with graveside military honors courtesy of the American Legion Post 133.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Margaret Jean Myers
Margaret Jean Myers of Perryville died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was 80.
The funeral service was held at Young & Sons Chapel on Sunday, Sep. 27 with Pastor Vernon House officiating. Burial was at the Home Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Esther M. Hornbuckle

Esther M. Hornbuckle
Esther M. Hornbuckle of St. Louis died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. She was 96.
She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ida Blessing. She was married to Derry Hornbuckle, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include four children, two who live in California, one in New Mexico and one in Indiana; one brother, Francis (Lorene) Blessing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and seven siblings.
Esther was a 1934 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She worked for a clothing manufacturer. She spent most of her adult life in St. Louis and California.
The funeral Mass was held on Monday, Aug. 10 at St. Louis Cathedral. Burial was at the Calvary Cemetery.

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Eulene M. Reed
Eulene M. Reed of Clinton, Ark., formerly of Perryville died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at Ozark Health Nursing Center in Clinton, Ark. She was 93.
She was born on Feb. 24, 1916 in Brewer, the daughter of the late Anson Hazard and Hattie (Powers) Morgan.
Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at Young & Sons Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Rev. Robert J. Zimney C.M.

Rev. Robert J. Zimney C.M.
Rev. Robert J. Zimney C.M. of Perryville died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville. He was 91.
He was born in LaSalle, Ill. on Nov. 9, 1917, the son of the late Anton and Helena Nellie (Flannery) Zimney.
Survivors include two brothers, Kenneth Zimney of Davenport, Iowa and Arthur Zimney of Savannah, Ga.
Rev. Zimney’s Apostolate Assignments included: Faculty 6/1/42 - 6/1/48 St. Johns Seminary, San Antonio, Texas; Faculty 6/1/49 - 6/1/51 St. Louis Prep Seminary, St. Louis; Faculty 6/1/51 - 6/1/62 DePaul University, Chicago, Ill.; Associate Pastor 6/1/62 - 6/1/65 St. Patrick’s Church, LaSalle, Ill.; Faculty 6/1/65 - 7/31/92 St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, Lemont, Ill.; and Senior Confrere in Residence 8/1/92 St Mary’s of the Barrens, Perryville. He was a member of the Congregation of the Mission, (Vincentian Fathers and Brothers) and during much of his adult life taught in seminaries.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Schwamberger and Mary Zimney and one brother, George Zimney.
Memorials are preferred to Congregation of the Mission - Midwest Province.
Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the Mary, Mother of God Chapel in the Vincentian Residence. Vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 25 in the Chapel at the Vincentian Residence at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. James Swift officiating. Burial will be at the Vincentian Community Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Brother Donald E. Cox, Sr.

Brother Donald E. Cox, Sr.
Brother Donald E. Cox, Sr. of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was 69.
He was born Friday, Feb. 2, 1940 in Menfro, the son of the late C. Elmer and Irene (Sewing) Cox. He was married on Sept. 16, 1989 in Jackson to Vada May Wilson of Cape Girardeau, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, Donald Cox, Jr. of Cape Girardeau; five daughters, Dana (Steve) Abel of Fruitland; Diane (Paul Jr.) Kohm of Perryville; Denise (Ricky) Bohnert of Perryville; Dawn (Ronnie) Stewart of Columbia, Tenn. and Darla Cox of Jackson; two sisters, Melba Bernhardt of Cape Girardeau and Dorothy Pohlman of Sedgewickville; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was ordained Oct. 15, 1997. He was pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Perryville for 2 1/2 years. Don and his wife were co-founders of Mission for Christ Church in Perryville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dwayne E. Cox; one sister, Mary Wahlers and two grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Ford & Sons Sprigg St. Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Burial was at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com
Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau provided the arrangements.

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Helen L. Davis

Helen L. Davis
Helen L. Davis of Perryville died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at her residence. She was 90.
She was born in Perry County on Oct. 28, 1918, the daughter of the late Harry and Lottie (Kline) Ellis. She was married on Oct. 26, 1940 to Howard Davis, who survives in Perryville.
Survivors include two daughters, Vicki (Davis) and Dennis Krupp of Kansas City and Rhonda (Davis) and Alan Frentzel of Perryville; two grandchildren, Tanya (Frentzel) and Santo Mingione of Perryville and Melissa (Krupp) Dow and John DeLeon of Olathe, Kan.; and eight great-grandchildren, Katlin, Nicholas, Madison, Ryan, Peyton, Brynna, Austin and Jordan.
Mrs. Davis was a school teacher, housewife and bookkeeper for Howard Davis Mobile Homes. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus auxiliary, Daughters of Isabella, American Legion booster, Eucharistic Minister, Girl Scout neighborhood chairman. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold Ellis and one sister, Olene Heflin.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent School or Church General Fund.
Visitation will continue on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Young & Sons Chapel from 6:30-9:30 a.m. with the rosary being recited Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. The funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Dolphine “Dot” Thompson

Dolphine “Dot” Thompson
Dolphine “Dot” Thompson of St. Mary died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at Jackie Lowes Home Care in Perryville. She was 96.
She was born in Minnith on Oct. 22, 1912, the daughter of the late William V. and Sarah (Talevast) Brown. She was married on Dec. 10, 1932 to Gilbert Thompson, who preceded her in death on May 18, 1996.
Other survivors include four sons and two daughters, Ina Mae Ramito of Phoenix, Ariz.; Norval (Sharon) Thompson of Minnith; Lendell (Janet) Thompson of Minnith; Floyd (Sharon) Thompson of Perryville; Joyce (Bernie) Giesler of Ste. Genevieve; Larry (Mary) Thompson of Minnith; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in St. Mary and Womens Missionary Union.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and four sisters.
Memorials are preferred to Cancer Research or Trinity Baptist Church in St. Mary.
The funeral service was held at Trinity Baptist Church in St. Mary on Monday, Sept. 21 with Rev. Irvin Brooks officiating. Burial was at Brown Cemetery in St. Mary.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Flossie Jane Laster Hager
Flossie Jane Laster Hager of Anaheim, Calif. died Saturday, July 11, 2009. She was 98.
She was born June 20, 1911 in Gorville, Ill., the daughter of the late John and Norma (Jenkins) Howard of Perryville. She was married in January 1931 in Sikeston to William “Bill” Laster, Sr., who preceded her in death in July 1982. They had eight children and were married for 51 years. She was then married on Jan. 18, 1986 to Gilbert Hager of Perryville, who preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 1992.
Survivors include five sons, William (Nadine) Laster, Jr. of Anaheim, Calif.; Gerald (Carole) Laster of St. James; Allen (Marilyn) Laster of Garden Grove, Calif.; Michael (Connie) Laster of Visalia, Calif.; Danny (Gail) of Visalia, Calif.; one daughter, Ellen Christine (Howard) Owen of Visalia, Calif.; two sisters, Loretta Masters of Marble Hill and Verna Lawrence of Perryville; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two sons, Melvin Laster and Paul Laster of California; four brothers, Albert Howard, age 9 years; Clyde Jimmy Howard, age 17 years; LeRoy Howard of Farmington; William Howard of Perryville; three sisters, Mamie Howard, age 6 years; Betty Brotherton and Pearl Jokerst of Perryville.
The funeral service was held Thursday, July 16 at the Memorial Chapel in Whittier, Calif. with Rev. Daniel Albarian officiating. Burial was at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, Calif.

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Dolores L. Hudson

Dolores L. Hudson
Dolores L. Hudson of Perryville died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at her residence. She was 74.
She was born in Lithium in Perry County on Nov. 21, 1934, the daughter of the late Otto Joseph and Hazel Anna (Huber) Schumer. She was married on Oct. 2, 1954 to Roy Glennon Hudson at the Assumption Church in Perryville, whom she met in St. Louis. He originated from Brewer in Perry County.
Survivors include one son and two daughters, Consuela L. Friedhoff of Florissant; Roy G. Hudson, Jr. of Reston, Va.; and Carmelita Hudson-Kane M.D. of St. Louis; two brothers, John J. (Glenda) Schumer of Perry County and James O. (Joann) Schumer of Columbia; Aunt Irma Sissin of St. Louis; six grandchildren, Nicholas Friedhoff and Thomas M. Friedhoff, Jr. of Maryland Heights; Katherine (Friedhoff) Ehman of Hazelwood; Andrew M. Friedhoff of St. Charles; Joseph M. and Roy Vincent Kane of St. Louis; and one great-grandchild, Caleb J. Ehman.
Mrs. Hudson graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1952, she worked at A.S. Aloe Hospital Supplies, Western Textile and was then blessed with being a stay at home mom and then worked as a Mary Kay Motel desk clerk after the last child went to college. She very much enjoyed the travel and friendship found all over the country with the genealogy meeting and research. She returned to Perryville in April 1995. It made her week when she was able to go to adoration and had the privilege of working at the local pantry and thrift shop.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Ladies Charity, American Legion Auxiliary, Perry County Memorial Hospital Volunteers Auxiliary, life member of Perry County Historical Society, past officer and life member of Hudson Family Association, member of the Perry Park Center and Chapel Adoration Group that began August 15, 2005.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School.
The body was given to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Williams officiating. Friends may gather at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11 a.m.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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George Thomas
George Thomas Perryville died Friday, Sept.11, 2009 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was 82.
He was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Laurel, Miss., the son of the late John Thomas and Irene (West) Thomas.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 13 at Boone Funeral Home in Greenville, Miss. Burial was at Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Greenville, Miss.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Robert H. Morey
Robert H. Morey of South Lyon, Mich., formerly of Perryville, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. He was 81.
He was born April 22, 1928 in Lithium, the son of the late Charles Franklin and Iva May (Sanders) Morey.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 6:30 a.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m. at Young & Sons Chapel with Rev. Irvin Brooks officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery with Military Graveside service provided by American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Genevieve L. Corse Pawley
Genevieve L. Corse Pawley of Moundville, Ala. died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 at Moundville Health & Rehab. She was 92.
She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel (Armstrong) Corse of Perryville. She was married to Tobe A. Pawley, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one nephew, William Z. Clark, Jr.
Mrs. Pawley was born in Perryville. She lived most of her life in Holly Grove, Ark. and later in Denham Springs, La. before moving to Moundville. She was a volunteer with FOCUS at the VA Hospital. She enjoyed singing in the choir at each church she served.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister, Mildred Corse Garrison.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Scott Stevens officiating.
Magnolia Chapel Funeral Homes and Mausoleum provided the arrangements.

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Dorothy Ann (Brewer) Uding
Dorothy Ann (Brewer) Uding of Ste. Genevieve died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 28, 1932 in Perryville, the daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Bass) Brewer. She was married on May 5, 1951 to Robert G. Uding of Ste. Genevieve, who survives.
Other survivors include four sons, Bill (Teresa Vaughn) Uding of Denver, Colo.; Chip (Felice) Uding of Bloomsdale; Joe (Donna) Uding of Ste. Genevieve and Dave (fiancé Patty) Uding of St. Louis; five daughters, Mary Allen (Richard) Rebecchi of Framingham, Mass.; Pat Uding of Flagstaff, Ariz.; Betty (husband John Harris) Uding of Seattle, Wash.; Susie Uding (Jon) Ennis of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Vicky (Wayne) Uhrich of Ste. Genevieve; two brothers, Albert (Helen) J. Brewer of St. Mary and Dennis C. Brewer of Perryville; two sisters, Sr. Helen Brewer of Austin, Texas and Victoria Elliott of Metropolis, Ill.; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Dot and Bob made their home in Ste. Genevieve where they raised nine children. When they retired in 1983 they moved moved to Homosassa Springs, Fla. where she took up oil painting under the instruction of Epie Boatright and later Edna Radford. In 1995 and 1996 Dot attended oil painting workshops in Taos, N.M. under the guidance of George Burrows, who was the first instructor to teach Dot how to paint on location. After George died in 1997, Dot continued outdoor painting with Albert Handel, also in Taos, N.M. as well as several prominent artists in Fredericksburg, Texas. One of Dot’s paintings was accepted to a national juried competition.
For many years Dot and Bob traveled extensively, especially in the United States visiting their children, enjoying art galleries, and seeking locations to paint. In 2005 Dot was diagnosed with a rare movement disorder, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), and in 2007 they relocated back to Ste. Genevieve to be closer to family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Cure PSP, Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Church of Ste. Genevieve with Rev. Dennis Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Basler Funeral Homes, Inc. in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Cheryl A. Scott

Cheryl A. Scott
Cheryl A. Scott of Perryville died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 at her residence in Perryville. She was 61.
She was born on Nov. 2, 1947 in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of the late James Peter and Janice Corrinne (Coker) Grindstaff. She was married on July 18, 1969 to Larry Scott, who preceded her in death on May 22, 1994.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Elizabeth Scott of Perryville; five grandchildren, Christopher, Trey, Nicholas, Aaron and Lydia and special friend Sandy Stratton, all of Perryville.
Mrs. Scott was former co-owner/operator with her husband of American Beauty Rides and current owner/operator of Jungle Gems Pet Store in Perryville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son Robin.
Memorials are preferred to American Cancer Society or Missouri Crippled Children.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at noon at Young & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Parry officiating. Burial will be at Patton Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Michael E. Schumer

Michael E. Schumer
Michael E. Schumer of Perryville died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. he was 61.
He was born in St. Louis on Oct. 30, 1947, the son of the late Cletus J. and Ruby (Scheppers) Schumer.
Survivors include two sons, Michael and Kristina Schumer II of Cape Girardeau, and Jason and Marsha Schumer of Perryville; five sisters and four brothers, Kathie and Greg Wheeler, Thomas and Linda Schumer, Rose Biri, Ronald and Linda Schumer, Bonnie and Randy Clements, Barney and Carol Schumer, Eileen and Randy Mueller and Ruth Geile, all of Perryville, and Ralph Schumer of Cape Girardeau; and five grandchildren, Zoe, Adi, Jessie and Jacob Dean, and Paul Werner.
Mr. Schumer was past owner/operator of Mike Schumer Construction Co. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, National Guard, American Legion Post 133, VFW Post 4282, AmVets Post 94, Knights of Columbus Council 1263, Elks Lodge 2701 and did volunteer computer work for the Perry County Memorial Hospital maintenance department.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Cynthia.
Memorials are preferred to Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau or Perry County Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland with Rev. Joe Williams officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with graveside services provided by Missouri Delta Team.
Young & Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Glennon J. Buerck Sr.
Glennon J. Buerck Sr. of Perryville died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau. He was 77.
He was born July 9, 1932 at Menfro, the son of the late Rudolph and Bertha (Baer) Buerck. He was married on Oct. 20, 1956 to Nelda Buchheit of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Scott Buerck of Patton, Glennon Buerck Jr. of Perryville and Bill Buerck of Perryville; two daughters, Tina Buerck of Converse, Texas, and Teresina Francis of Festus; five brothers Eugene Buerck and Jerry Buerck of Festus, Thomas Buerck, Roger Buerck and Robert Buerck, all of Perryville; three sisters Bernetta Buchheit of Washington, Ind., Birdella Schnurbusch of St. Louis, and Stella Prevallet of Perryville; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Mr. Buerck was a self employed barber. He attended Moler Barber College. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek with Rev. Tony Dattilo officiating. Burial was private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Mercedes A. (Donze) Weiler
Mercedes A. (Donze) Weiler of Ste. Genevieve died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at her home. She was 86 years old.
She was born Jan. 10, 1923 in Weingarten, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Burle) Donze. She was married Sept. 16, 1941 to Martin E. Weiler, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include four sons, Gerald “Hoot Owl” (Georgia) Weiler, James “Jimbo” (June) Weiler, Daniel “Chico” (Margie) Weiler, and Robert (Patricia) Weiler, all of Ste. Genevieve; two daughters, Kathleen (Gerald) Huffman of Perryville, and Mary Ellen (Bob) Schwent of Ste. Genevieve; one brother, Bernard “Nick” Donze of Weingarten; 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 8 step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Gary Weiler, two brothers, Wilson and Tony Donze, a sister, Irene Donze, and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Weiler was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Hospital Auxiliary, Golden Age Club, Sodality of Mary, Western Catholic Union, Ste. Genevieve Parish Quilters and Ste. Genevieve County Nutrition Center Quilters.
The funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 at Church of Ste. Genevieve with Rev. Gregory Klump officiating. Burial was at Valle Spring Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve.
Memorials may be made to Valle Schools Foundation or American Cancer Society.
Basler Funeral Home Inc. of Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Lillian Lorene Zahner

Lillian Lorene Zahner
Lillian Lorene Zahner of Brewer died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was 80.
She was born Feb. 27, 1929 in Perryville, the daughter of the late Firman and Estella Gibbar. She was married on Sept. 11, 1946 in Brewer to Alonzo D. Zahner of Brewer, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, Edward A. Zahner of Republic; one daughter, Cathy Werner of Perryville; two sisters, Jean Hunt and Agnes Bohnert, both of Perryville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Ronald J. Zahner and two brothers and four sisters.
The funeral Mass was Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at Christ The Savior Church in Brewer. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Connie L. (Schloss) Reale

Connie L. (Schloss) Reale
Connie L. (Schloss) Reale of Leesburg, Va., formerly of Perryville, MO died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 in St. Louis. She was 59.
She was born May 13, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of the late Melburn J. and Ruth (Richardet) Schloss. She was married Nov. 26, 1974 to Richard Reale, who preceded her in death Aug. 31, 2005.
Survivors include one daughter, Audrey Reale of Leesburg, Va,; five brothers and two sisters; Don (Sally) Schloss of Ferguson, Vicki (Bill) Ernst of Perryville, Jerry (Laurie) Schloss of Webster Groves, Lindy (Sherry) Schloss of Jackson, Lori (Jim) Irvin of St. Louis, Tim (Charlotte) Schloss of Lee’s Summit, Eddy (Dianna) Schloss of Perryville, and 22 nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Reale was retired from USGS - United States Geological Survey - where she worked for over 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and two infant siblings Terry and Judy Schloss.
Memorials are preferred for family choice.
The funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Milton Ryan, C.M. officating. Burial was in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Perryville.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lillian Lorene Zahner
Lillian Lorene Zahner of Brewer died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 at her home. She was 80.
She was born Feb. 27, 1929 in Perryville, the daughter of the late Firman and Estella Mattingly. She was married on Sept. 11, 1946 in Brewer to Alonzo D. Zahner of Brewer, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, Edward A. Zahner of Republic; one daughter, Cathy Werner of Perryville; two sisters, Jean Hunt and Agnes Bohnert, both of Perryville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Ronald J. Zahner and two brothers.
The rosary will be recited on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Miller Family Funeral Home at 9 a.m. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at Christ The Savior Church in Brewer. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Doris Christine Dreyer Gerecke
Doris Christine Dreyer Gerecke of Altenburg, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. She was 69.
She was born in Frohna on Oct. 5, 1939, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Eugenia Dreyer of Frohna.
Doris is survived by her husband of 50 years, Harold Gerecke and their children, David and wife Heather, Walter and wife Pamela and Rebecca and husband Patrick; five grandchildren, Tahlia, Prue, Gavin, Lynnea and Harper; one brother, Verlin and his wife Betty.
Her many contributions to those she loved and cared for as well as to the community will be forever remembered and cherished.
Memorials may be made in her name to Concordia Lutheran School Remodeling Fund, Frohna.
The funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 7 at Concordia Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Benkendorf officiating. Burial was at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery in Frohna.
Until we meet again my God hold you in the palm of His hands.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Frances L. Wick
Frances L. Wick of Perryville died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was 87.
She was born on Oct. 1, 1921 in Cartwright, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Mathias and Royle (Varner) Koch. She was married on Nov. 3, 1940 to Eyvind H. Wick, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Elaine (Robert) Pinar of Perryville and Carol (Sean) Garvey of Toronto, Ontario; one son, Steven (Pat) Wick of Sidney, Mont.; one brother, Robert Koch of Sidney, Mont.; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Wick was a member of the Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, Mont. She was a homemaker, excellent seamstress and wonderful cook.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Wayne Wick; one brother, Math and one sister, Annabelle.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 3 at Fulkerson Funeral Home in Sidney, Mont. The funeral service will be Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, Mont. Burial will be at Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, Mont.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Mildred “Milly” Schmiederer-Daugherty

Mildred “Milly” Schmiederer-Daugherty
Mildred “Milly” Schmiederer-Daugherty of Ste. Genevieve died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at her home in Ste. Genevieve County. She was 54.
She was born Aug. 15, 1955 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Donald L. and Wilma Mae (Ludwig) Beck.
Survivors include one son, Gregory Schmiederer of Farmington; one daughter, Jessica Daugherty of Ste. Genevieve; three sisters, Daryll Lynn Stone of Eldon; Tina McMahan of Humble, Texas and Lorie Dickmann of Perryville; two brothers, Donald Beck of Joplin and Theodore Beck of Warrenton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kasten Brock Daugherty and one brother.
Mildred was a telemarketer and a member of the Lutheran faith.
Memorials are preferred to family choice.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 31 at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sandy Ledbetter officiating. Burial was at St. Catherine’s Cemetery at Coffman.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Joseph Louis Wibbenmeyer
Joseph Louis Wibbenmeyer of Perryville died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was 84.
He was born Oct. 7, 1924 in Perry County, the son of the late Theodore and Louisa (Meyer) Wibbenmeyer. He was married at Apple Creek on April 27, 1957 to Margaret M. (Welker) Wibbenmeyer of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Allan Wibbenmeyer of Charlotte Hall, Mass.; Marvin Wibbenmeyer of Arnold and Kevin Wibbenmeyer of St. Charles; one brother, Thomas Wibbenmeyer of Perryville; two sisters, Flora Jansen of St. Louis and Luella Musso of Perryville; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Mr. Wibbenmeyer was an Army Veteran serving during World War II. He was a corporal and received eight bronze service stars. He was a farmer and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, VFW Post 4282 and American Legion Post 133, all in Perryville.
Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or St. Vincent de Paul Parish.
The funeral Mass was held on Monday, Aug. 31 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Matilda B. Buchheit
Matilda B. Buchheit of St. Louis died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. She was 85.
She was born on Aug. 29, 1924 in Old Appleton. She was married to Rudolph M. Buchheit, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include five children, Patsy (Bo) Torian, Alan (Karen) Buchheit, Steven Buchheit, Karen (Glen) Medeiros and Ron (Lynn) Buchheit; 11 grandchildren, Terri, Michael, Jason, Derek, Dennis, Kim, Tara, Jenna, Kaylie, Jessica and Justin; one great-grandson, Dominic; two sisters, Lavina and Helen; and three brothers, Herb, Edmund and Edgar.
Tillie worked over 20 years at the Benedictine Chapel of Perpetual Adoration.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The funeral Mass was held on Monday, Aug. 31 at st. Mark Catholic Church. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Kutis Funeral Home provided the arrangements.

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Earl E. Sewing

Earl E. Sewing
Earl E. Sewing of Perryville died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at Perry Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Perryville. He was 87.
He was born Jan. 12, 1922 in Friedheim, the son of the late Martin B. and Rosa (Klaus) Sewing. He was married in Cape Girardeau on Oct. 13, 1946 to Helen (Foeste) McDaniel, who preceded him in death on Sept. 7, 2005.
Survivors include one daughter, Joanna (“Skip”) Lottes of Perryville; one granddaughter, Karen (John) Lundy of Perryville; one grandson, Steven Lottes of Columbia; four great-grandchildren, Lezlie Lundy, Megan Lundy, Sydney Lottes and Annie Lottes.
He was preceded in death by his wife Helen, parents Martin and Rosa Sewing, and one sister Velva Kochs.
Earl was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. He graduated from Perryville High School in 1940. He was active in civic and service organizations and church. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville and served on many committees. Earl was a member of the Perryville Optimist Club. He served as President in 1966-67 and again in 1977-78 and also served as Lt. Governor of Missouri Optimist in 1968-69 and again in 1977-78. He received the International Presidential award of excellence and Honor Club. He was also an American Legion Booster.
He worked in dry cleaning shops in Cape Girardeau before he and Helen purchased the Perryville Cleaners in 1957, which they operated until 1970.
Earl was elected for three terms on the Perryville City Council as Alderman from Ward I (1962-1968). He was elected Perry County Collector in 1970 and served as collector until his retirement in 1987. He was active in the Perry County Senior Citizens Center, serving on the Board of Directors.
Memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund.
The funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 31 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville with Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Roy C. Green

Roy C. Green
Roy C. Green of Perryville died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at his home. He was 60.
He was born Nov. 12, 1948 in Fairfield, Ill., the son of the late Herbert and Maria (Locke) Green. He was married on Sept. 23, 1995 in Steeleville, Ill. to Wendy Jo Tisher of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Dana Emerson of Green Bay, Wis. and Amy Bivens of Salem, Ill.; two brothers, Robert Green and Ray Green, both of Avon Park, Fla.; two sisters, Olive Schwarzlose of Dix, Ill. and Irene Green of Centralia, Ill.; and four grandchildren.
Roy was an Army Veteran. He was a truck driver and a member of the VFW and the American Legion at Steeleville, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two daughters.
Memorials to family choice.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Miller Family Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Bass officiating. Burial was private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Jane E. (Mayfield) Hudson
Jane E. (Mayfield) Hudson of Ballwin died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. She was 61.
She was married to Joseph D. Hudson, Sr. of Ballwin, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Joseph Hudson Jr. and Steven Hudson; two grandsons, Zachary and Derek Johnson; four brothers, Bob, Ed, Richard and Jim Mayfield; and one sister, Mary Stallis.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John Mayfield.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at schrader.com.
Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 27 from 4-8 p.m. at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway in Ballwin. The funeral Mass will be Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Ellisville. Burial will be at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Perry County on Friday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m.
Schrader Funeral Home, Inc. in Ballwin provided the arrangements.

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Rita Marie Sutterer
Rita Marie Sutterer of Sparta, Ill. died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 at Sparta Community Hospital. She was 85.
She was born Feb. 4, 1924 in Perryville, the daughter of the late Sylvester Moonier and Genevieve Moore. She was married on Oct. 2, 1948 to Wilbert Sutterer, who preceded her in death on July 23, 2005.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathy (Daniel) Alsip of Evansville, Ind.; four sons, Larry (Linda) Sutterer of Vincennes, Ind.; Jim (Patty) Sutterer of Kirkwood; Billy (Joan) Sutterer and Tom (Karen) Sutterer of Weldon Springs; one sister, Mary Genevieve Moonier of Los Altos, Calif.; two brothers, Jerome Moonier of Kansas City and Joseph Moonier of Alton; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Rita worked at Century Electric and was later a homemaker. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta, Ill. She was a member of Altar Sodality, Eucharistic Minister, CCD teacher, Ladies Golf League, Legion of Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church board member and she enjoyed playing bridge, swimming and golf.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Zeno Moonier.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Sparta, Ill. Burial was at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta.
McDaniel Funeral Home in Sparta provided the arrangements.

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Robert S. McAtee

Robert S. McAtee
Robert S. McAtee of Perryville died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. Genevieve. He was 72.
He was born in Perryville on Nov. 1, 1936, the son of the late Claude Thomas and Hester Theresa (Moonier) McAtee. He was married on Aug. 18, 1956 to Merle Miesner. He later was married on Dec. 5, 1977 to Ruth M. (Hahn) McAtee, who survives in Perryville.
Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Debbie McAtee of Parker, Colo.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Rob Humble of Leavenworth, Kan.; Angela and Scott Lohmann of Perryville; and Mindy and Andrew Taylor of Jackson; one brother, Donald “Donnie” and Anna McAtee of Ste. Genevieve; two sisters, Mickey and Donald Hoehn and Judy and John Duvall, all of Perryville and four grandchildren, Clay McAtee and Cole, Lena and George Humble.
Mr. McAtee was retired from the US Air Force and a former deputy with the the Perry County Sheriff’s Department. He was veteran of Vietnam Era and a member of American Legion Post 133.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James McAtee.
Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 6:30 a.m. until the time of service. American Legion Wake will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Milton Ryan C.M. officiating. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville with Military Graveside Service provided by U.S. Air Force.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Stacy Katherine Irish

Stacy Katherine Irish
Stacy Katherine Irish of Gladstone, Ore. died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 at home. She was 27.
She was born Nov. 5, 1981 in Redmond, Ore., the daughter of Anna (Dennis) Arciero and Stan (Linda) Irish, all of Oregon.
Stacy is survived by her parents, her 8-year-old daughter, Jadyn Nicole and her 6-month old-son, Jacksen Wyatt.
Other survivors include one sister, Trish (Keith) Riney of Perryville; one nephew, Christopher Bager, one niece, Hayli (Jason) Riney and great-niece, Taylor Riney.
Baby sister your smile will be missed.
Memorials to be placed in trust for her surviving children can be sent to Trish Riney, 2271 PCR 917, Perryville, MO 63775.
Arrangements will be in Gladstone, Ore.

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Kenneth E. Ritter

Kenneth E. Ritter
Kenneth E. Ritter of St. Mary died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 at his residence. He was 75.
He was born Thursday, April 12, 1934 in Ste. Genevieve, the son of the late Edward and Edna (Weiler) Ritter. He was married on May 12, 1956 to Imogene L. (Loness) Ritter of St. Mary, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Gary Ritter and Tom Ritter, both of St. Mary; four brothers, Stanley (Margaret) Ritter of Perryville; Donald (Josie) Ritter of St. Mary; Marvin (Mary Sue) Ritter of Neelyville and Larry “Red” (Lois) Ritter of Ste. Genevieve; three grandchildren, Tracey (Roy) Hagan, Brandy (Jake) Balsman and Jacob Ritter, all of Perryville; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, a host of friends and good friend, Jenn Friedrich.
Mr. Ritter was a bricklayer and a life-long farmer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in St. Mary. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Kenneth Ritter Jr.
Memorials are preferred to HospiceCare, Inc. and Alzheimer’s Association.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 22 at Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve with Rev. Sharon Howard and Rev. Greg Slinkard officiating. Burial was at St. Marys Cemetery in St. Mary.
Basler Funeral Home in St. Mary provided the arrangements.

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Raymond M. Roth

Raymond M. Roth
Raymond M. Roth of Perryville died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was 82.
He was born March 21, 1927 in Farrar, the son of the late Otto and Marie (Detjen) Roth. He was married on April 25, 1953 to Elinor Mueller of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one son and three daughters, Alan (Donna) Roth of Farrar; Donna (Dennis) Whelan of Springfield; Nancy (Dale) Sveom of Belton and Shirley (Bob) Kinder of Jackson; one sister and two brothers, Irma Walther of Apopka, Fla.; Milton Roth and Elbert Roth, both of Farrar; eight grandchildren, one step-grandchild and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Dale Roth and one brother, Hilmer Roth.
Raymond was a farmer. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar.
Visitation will also be Thursday Aug. 20 from 6:30-8 a.m. at Young & Sons Chapel. The funeral service will be Thursday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Ralph Wayne Beam

Ralph Wayne Beam
Ralph Wayne Beam of Perryville died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 at his home. He was 59.
He was born March 14, 1950 in Spruce Pine, NC, the son of the late Ralph L. Beam and Buna (Presnell) Beam of Troy, Ill., who survives. He was married on Aug. 25, 1969 to Catherine Phillips of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Rebecca (Dan) Buck of Ironton; Rachel Beam of Perryville; and Renee (Mike) Dodd of Perryville; two sisters, Phyllis (Don) Guess of Marion, Ky.; Carol (Kim) Danes of Troy, Ill.; six grandchildren, Katie, Janie, and Daniell Buck, Samantha, Emily, and Michaela Dodd.
Dear uncle and friend to many.
Ralph was a mechanic at Amoco and was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Young & Sons Chapel on Thursday, Aug. 20. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at Young & Sons Chapel. Burial will be at the Lixville Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Lee R. Bauwens

Lee R. Bauwens
Lee R. Bauwens of Perryville died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at his home. He was 66.
He was born July 13, 1943 in Perryville, the son of the late Herman and Marie (Cissell) Bauwens. He was married on Feb. 5, 1983 to Cheryl “Charlie” Johns, who survives in Perryville.
Other survivors include two sons and three daughters, Tina (James) Amberger, Jim (Linda) Bauwens, Kim (Mary) Bauwens, Gina (Robert) Berger, and Dena Bauwens, all of Perryville; one step-son and one step daughter, Doug (Dawn) Marsh of West Virginia and Kathy Hodgekins of Ohio, one brother and two sisters-in-law, Wayne (Joan) Bauwens and Norma Bauwens of Perryville; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Allan Bauwens.
Lee was a superintendent for Weber Group Construction. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Perryville Elks and American Legion Booster.
Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or Southeast Hospice.
The funeral was held Monday, Aug. 17 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Coby Don Kinnison

Coby Don Kinnison
Coby Don Kinnison of of Perryville died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 in Perry County. He was 20.
He was born July 27, 1989 in Perryville, the son of Jason and Angie (Mitchell) Kinnison of Perryville, who survive.
Other survivors include grandparents, Mark and Margie Kinnison of Perryville; Susan Leming of St. Louis; Debra Mitchell-Schultz of St. Mary and Eleanor Unterreiner of Perryville; and one sister, Kirsten Kinnison of Perryville.
Coby was active duty in the United States Navy. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by grandfather, Donald Mitchell and biological father Craig Unterreiner.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19th at Young & Sons Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at Young & Sons Chapel on Wednesday Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at the Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery in Crosstown.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Catherine M. Sander-Southard

Catherine M. Sander-Southard
Catherine M. Sander-Southard of Perryville died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 at Perry Oaks Nursing and Rehab in Perryville. She was 83.
She was born Jan. 12, 1926 in Venice, Ill., the daughter of the late Ollie and Bertha Kittel. She was married in May 1958 to Charles Southard, who preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 2000.
Survivors include one son, Lee (Judy) Chesnick of Old Appleton; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and five brothers.
Catherine was a former director of VIP Industries in Perryville. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the Eagles Club and St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cape Girardeau.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 17 at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Datillo officiating. Burial was at Cape Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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LuAnn F. (Roth) Miget
LuAnn F. (Roth) Miget of Ste. Genevieve died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 at St. Louis University Medical Center. She was 68.
She was born Friday, March 14, 1941 in Perryville, the daughter of the late Wilson Roth and Luella (Hennemann) Roth of Perryville, who survives. She was married on Oct. 31, 1964 to Donald “Flipper” Miget, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Jeff Miget of Perryville and Tim (Nicole) Miget of Wildwood; one brother, Larry (Judy) Roth of Colona, Ill.; one sister, Betty (Jerry) Winkler of Chesterfield; and three grandchildren, Sydney, Ella and Derek.
Mrs. Miget was a member of American Legion Post 150, Ste. Genevieve Elks 2674 and Hospital Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her father and husband.
Memorials can be made to the Church of Ste. Genevieve and Ste. Genevieve ARC.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 3-7 p.m. at Basler Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. with Rev. John Seper officiating. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks on Monday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m.
Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve provided the arrangements.

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Gertrude M. (Mattingly) Terbrak
Gertrude M. (Mattingly) Terbrak of Perryville died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was 96.
She was born May 12, 1913 in St. Mary, the daughter of the late Firman and Stella (Gibbar) Mattingly. She was married on May 10, 1937 in Brewer to William M. Terbrak, who preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1992.
Survivors include two daughters, Jenette Weisler and Linda Cairns, both of Perryville; three sisters, Agnes Bohnert, Lillian Zahner and Jean Hunt, all of Perryville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Wayne Terbrak, three sisters, two brothers, and an infant daughter.
Mrs. Terbrak was a homemaker and a member of Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer, Blessed Sacrament Sodality and the Daughters of Isabella.
Memorials are preferred to Masses at Christ the Savior Church.
Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 13 from 4-9 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. Daughters of Isabella Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue on Friday, Aug. 14 from 6:30-9:30 a.m. with the Rosary being recited at 9 a.m. The funeral Mass will be Friday, Aug. 14 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer at 10 a.m. with Rev. Bill Rhinehart officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Paul J. Bohnert
Paul J. Bohnert of Perryville died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Perry Oaks Manor in Perryville. He was 81.
He was born Oct. 21, 1927 in Longtown, the son of the late Herman and Frieda (Kiefer) Bohnert. He was married to Irene C. (Favier) Bohnert, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include Sandra Basler of Perryville; three grandsons, Gary, Terry and Tom Basler and two great-granddaughters, Stephanie and Chelsi Basler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and step-son, Richard Basler.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Virginia Halter

Virginia “Ginny” Halter
Virginia “Ginny” Halter of Perryville died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 in Cape Girardeau. She was 75.
She was born June 10, 1934 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Renner) Bohnert. She was married on May 15, 1954 in Biehle to Hubert Halter of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, Michael Halter of Cape Girardeau; one daughter, Gayle Blevins of St. Louis and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son and one daughter.
Memorials are preferred to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
The funeral Mass was held Saturday, Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Biehle with Rev. Jerome Fortenberry officiating. Burial was at St. Maurus Catholic Church Cemetery in Biehle.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Roy Mowry

Roy Busch Mowry
Roy Busch Mowry of Perryville died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 at Perry Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was 72.
He was born July 6, 1937 in Perry County, the son of the late Lucille Busch.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Clampitt of Perryville; several nieces and nephews, Kathy Cavins, Tammy Busch-Hotop, Patty Cureton, Rocky Busch, Kevin Westmoreland and Jack Westmoreland, and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his mother, brother, Ted Busch; two sisters, Helen Busch and Dorothy Westmoreland.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, Aug. 6 at Young & Sons Chapel with Rev. Dennis Cebulak officiating. Burial was at the Home Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Layne A. Favier
Layne A. Favier of of Perryville died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at his home. He was 34.
He was born Sept. 14, 1974 in Perryville, the son of step-father Mark C. Rudesill and mother Charryl (Favier) Rudesill of Cape Girardeau, who survive.
Other survivors include one son, Aaron Favier of Perryville, one sister, Caira Rudesill of Cape Girardeau; aunts and uncles, Denise (Jim) Hildebrand of St. Louis; Tammy (Dave) Hagan of Perryville; Michelle (Rick) Brown of Village of Golf, Fla.; Kelli (Steve) Strubberg of Columbiana, Ala.; Kenny Favier of Perryville; and Tom (Ann) Favier of St. Louis; special friend, Nikee Riggins of Perryville.
He was preceded in death by one son, Austin Favier and grandparents, Tom and Shirley Favier.
Memorials are preferred for family use, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 7 from 6:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 7 at Young & Sons Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Garrie Zahner

Garrie J. Zahner Sr.
Garrie J. Zahner Sr. of Perryville died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. He was 62.
He was born Oct. 23, 1946 in Perryville, the son of the late Wallace and Bernice (Mowry) Zahner. He was married on Jan. 5, 1969 in St. Mary to Judy (Donovan) Zahner of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include five daughters, Tina Clifton, Rebecca Zahner, Brenda Meyer and Christine Price, all of Perryville and Diane Hobeck of Chester, Ill.; one son, Garrie J. Zahner Jr. of Farmington; three brothers, Lilbern Zahner of Georgia; Ralph and Harold Zahner, both of Perryville; one sister, Della Taylor of Ste. Genevieve and 19 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and Eugene; one sister, Stella Keller; one grandson and one granddaughter.
Mr. Zahner was an Army Veteran. He was a security guard at the Association of the Miraculous Medal Office in Perryville, a member of the VFW and a lifetime member of the AmVets.
Memorials are preferred to family choice.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel in Perryville with Rev. Irvin Brooks officiating. Burial will be at the Home Cemetery with graveside military honors courtesy of VFW Post 4282.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Zeno Schafer

Zeno W. “Sam” Schafer
Zeno W. “Sam” Schafer of Jackson died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau where he had lived since October, 2008. He was 88.
He was born Nov. 3, 1920 in Kelso, the son of the late Frank J. and Ortha (Heisserer) Schafer. He was married Feb. 9, 1942 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau to Sopha A. (Beel) Schafer, who preceded him in death on Jan. 16, 2005.
Survivors include three sons, Donald Schafer of Atlanta, Ga.; Richard (Donna) Schafer of Marble Hill and Frank (Lisa) Schafer of Perryville; four daughters, Mary (Bill) Whiteside of Jackson; Rosie (Rodney) Roshek of Wright City; Judy (Brad) Proffer of Hamilton; and Susan (Larry) Bruhl of Jackson; one brother, three sisters, and many grandchildren.
Sam was a lifelong farmer and prior to his retirement in 1986 he worked 20 years for the Corps of Engineers.
Memorials are preferred to the Missouri Veterans Home or Southeast Missouri Hospice. Sympathy messages may be sent to the family on-line at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com
Visitation is Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. An American Legion Service will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral service is Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson with full military honors.

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Rudolph Lohmann

Rudolph C. (Rudy) Lohmann
Rudolph C. (Rudy) Lohmann of Perry County died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was 97.
He was born May 24, 1912 in Perry County, the son of the late Henry F. and Lena (Detjen) Lohmann and step-mother Bertha (Roth) Lohmann. He was married on June 4, 1939 to Ida L. (Bangert) Lohmann, who preceded him in death on July 19, 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Palmer (Sandra) Lohmann and Chalmer (Linda) Lohmann, all of Perryville; one sister, Wilma Mueller of Perryville; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, wife, two brothers Edmund and Arthur; two sisters, Emma Oswald and Frieda Lohmann and one step-sister Alida Villhard.
Mr. Lohmann was a farmer and drove a truck for MFA. He was a member of the Immanual Lutheran Church in Perryville, where he served on the Board of Elders, usher, Men’s Choir, Men’s Club, Bereans, Fellowship Club and was a former dart ball player.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Southeast Hospice, Immanuel Lutheran Church Debt Fund or the American Cancer Society.
The funeral service was held Monday, July 27 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville with the Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Everett Boxdorfer

Everett L. (Sonny) Boxdorfer
Everett L. (Sonny) Boxdorfer of Perryville died Friday, July 24, 2009 at his home. He was 61.
He was born Dec. 29, 1947 in Perry County, the son of the late Ernest and Ann (Macke) Boxdorfer who survives in Perryville. He was married on Dec. 21, 1991 to Mary M. (Schott) Boxdorfer, who survives in Perryville.
Other survivors include one daughter, Deborah (Tom) Varga of Ste. Genevieve; one brother, Alan (Linda) Boxdorfer of Perryville; two sisters, Theresa (Eddie) Williams of Arnold and Faye (Wally) Hacker of Fredericktown and two grandchildren, Sophia Marie Varga and Thomas John Varga II, both of Ste. Genevieve.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Boxdorfer was an aircraft technician at the Saberliner Corporation. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
The family prefers memorials be made to Southeast Hospice, St. Vincent Parish or the American Cancer Society.
The funeral Mass was held Monday, July 27 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial was private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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John W. Gibbar
John W. Gibbar of Perryville died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Mineral Area Hospital in Farmington. He was 81.
The funeral service was held Sunday, July 26 at Young & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jim Dyer officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Herbert Vogel
Herbert Vogel of Washington died Monday, July 13. He was 94.
Survivors include three sons, Gary (Meg) Vogel of Washington, Terry (Judith) Vogel of Bowling Green, Ky. and Glenn (Diane) Vogel of Weldon Springs; one daughter, Joan Vogel of Springfield, Ill.; one brother, Milton Vogel of Perryville; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Hilda (Grass) Vogel.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Franklin County 4-H.
The funeral service was held Friday, July 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington provided the arrangements.

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Jessie Mae Lottes

Jessie Mae Lottes
Jessie Mae Lottes of Perryville died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was 92.
She was born in Patton on March 29, 1917, the daughter of the late T.D. and Maggie (Heitman) Robinson. She was married on Nov. 10, 1938 in St. Louis to John F. Lottes, Jr. who preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1994.
Survivors include one son, John “Skip” Lottes and wife Joanna J. Lottes of Perryville; two grandchildren, Karen L. Lundy and husband John of Perryville and Steven M. Lottes of Columbia; four great-grandchildren, Lezlie and Megan Lundy of Perryville and Sydney and Annie Lottes of Columbia.
Mrs. Lottes was a registered nurse and graduated from Missouri Baptist School of Nursing in 1938 in St. Louis. She had been a resident of Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau since moving from Perryville in 1993. She returned to Perryville in September 2008 to Independence Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and four sisters.
Memorials are preferred to Southeast Hospice or St. Vincent de Paul Endowment Fund.
She donated her body to science and the immediate family will observe a private memorial service at a later date.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Terry Lee Brooks

Terry Lee Brooks
Terry Lee Brooks of St. Mary died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his home. He was 49.
He was born Nov. 17, 1959 in St. Louis, the son of the late William H. Brooks and Ruth (Braden) Brooks of St. Mary who survives. He was married on May 7, 1994 to Angela Morton of St. Mary, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, William Bryce Brooks and Samuel Lee Brooks, both of the home in St. Mary; three brothers and two sisters, William Dennis Brooks of Marquand; Roy I. Brooks of St. Mary; Karen S. Leadbetter of St. Mary; Lisa M. Brooks of St. Charles and William Joe Brooks of St. Mary.
He was preceded in death by his father and one nephew, Jared Brooks.
Mr. Brooks was a United States Navy Veteran and was a die cast technician at TG USA.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, July 24 and on Saturday, July 25 from 6:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. at Young & Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25 at Young & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Christine Geraldine Overbey
Christine Geraldine Overbey of Perryville died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at her home. She was 83.
She was born Nov. 18, 1925 in Bloomfield, the daughter of the late Eddie and Nellie (Green) Hester.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, July 22 at Young & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Bethalto, Ill.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Velda M. Haertling

Velda M. Haertling
Velda M. Haertling of Perryville died Friday, July 17, 2009 at her residence. She was 71.
She was born in Perryville on July 6, 1938, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Fluegel) Gerringer. She was also preceded by her step-mother Emma (Ruessler) Gerringer. She was married to Wesley J. Haertling, who preceded her in death Dec. 28, 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Jeffrey (Bonita) Haertling, Timothy Haertling, and Gregory (Sandra) Haertling, all of Perryville; four grandchildren, Amanda (Creston) Moore of Cape Girardeau; Jamie Haertling, Dominic Haertling and Kelley Haertling, all of Perryville; three step-grandchildren, Michael (Kathrin) Birchler of Carbondale, Ill., Brian Birchler and Jessica Birchler of Perryville.
Velda was a LPN at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Red Hat Society, and collected antiques.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, and husband.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Immanuel Radio Broadcast Fund.
Visitation will also be Tuesday, July 21 from 6:30-8:30 a.m. at Young & Sons Chapel. The funeral service will be Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Paul T. Lukefahr

Paul T. Lukefahr
Paul T. Lukefahr of Highland died Friday, July 17, 2009 at his home. He was 67.
He was born July 16, 1942 in Highland, the son of the late Clarence and Martha (Schrumpf) Lukefahr. He was married on June 3, 1967 to Carole Layton of Highland, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons and two daughters, Melissa (Kevin) Rellergert of Imperial; Amy (Steve) Hlavek of Perryville; Andy Lukefahr of St. Louis; Jody (Jennifer) Lukefahr of Perryville; four brothers and two sisters, George Lukefahr, Rose Lappe, Pete Lukefahr, Steve Lukefahr, all of Perryville; Ray Lukefahr of Centralia, Ill., and Charlotte Miget of Perryville, and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Paul was retired from General Motors. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland, National Guard and American Legion.
Memorials are preferred to Masses or Disabled Veterans.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday from 6:30-9:15 a.m. Catholic Wake Service will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Cornelia O. Ernst

Cornelia O. Ernst
Cornelia O. Ernst of Perryville died Thursday, July 16, 2009. She was 84.
She was born Feb. 20, 1925 in Longtown, the daughter of the late August and Mary (Unterreiner) Bohnert. She was married on Sept. 2, 1946 to Robert M. Ernst, who preceded her in death .
Survivors include three sons, Randy (Linda) Ernst of St. Louis; Karlie (Judy) Ernst and Bill (Vicki) Ernst, all of Perryville; four daughters, Pat (Denny) Winkler, Kathy (John) Doernhoefer, Ivyline (Gary) Luttrell and Bonnie Berkbigler, all of Perryville; 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Bob Ernst; four brothers and three sisters.
Memorials are preferred to charity of choice.
The funeral Mass was held on Monday, July 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Apple Creek with Rev. Tony Dattilo officiating. Burial was at St. Maurus Cemetery in Biehle.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Ada Trapp

Ada Amelia Trapp
Ada Amelia Trapp of Perryville died Sunday morning, July 19, 2009 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. After several years journey with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, her spirit was released to the Lord. May she live the everlasting life in heaven which has been prepared for her. She was 79.
Ada was born June 18, 1930 to William and Emma (Zoellner) Schnurbusch of Apple Creek. Baptized and educated in the parish of St. Joseph of Apple Creek, she lived a life of grace in the faith of the Catholic Church and loved its devotional prayer.
She was a much loved and devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Those who had the privilege of knowing her and caring for her always spoke of her personal beauty.
During her life Ada sang in the parish choir at St. Joseph Church, loved to sew and cook, and provide the best for her family. She had enjoyed bowling, cleaning, manicuring, travel for music concerts and sight-seeing.
She married Waldemar Trapp on Sept. 16, 1950. They raised three children Kathy (Moll) and Ken who are twins, and reside with their families in Perryville, and Lynn who resides in Minneapolis, Minn. In addition to Ada’s husband and children, survivors are five grandchildren, Tiffany, Dustin, Ryan Moll; Melissa and Brandon Trapp; and two great-grandchildren survive, Devon Kutz and Kaitlyn Moll, both children of Dustin Moll, and brother, Harold Schnurbusch of Cape Girardeau.
Ada was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Earl, Glennon, and sister, Beaulah (Winkler).
Memorials may be made to Southeast Hospice or the Association of the Miraculous Medal.
Visitation will be held in the Gathering Space at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Perryville on Tuesday July 21, from 4-7 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated with song at 7 p.m. with Rev. Milton Ryan. officiating.
Private burial will take place the following day.
Funeral services were provided by Miller Funeral Home of Perryville.

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Bruce A. Lankford
Bruce A. Lankford of Farmington died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at his brothers’ residence in Chester, Ill.
He was born Thursday, Oct. 26, 1961 in Perryville, the son of the late Billy Joe Lankford and Alberta (Lawrence) Wilson of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Christopher Lankford and Jesse Lankford, both of St. Charles; one daughter, Lisa Lankford of Farmington; three brothers, Brian Lankford of St. Charles; Brad (Angela) Lankford of Chester, Ill. and Steve (Sarah) Lankford of Farmington; two sisters, Barbara Lankford of St. Charles and Shelly (Tim) Williford of Bismark; two step-brothers, Albert (Trina) Bieser of Irondale and David (Mary) Bieser of St. Mary; one step-sister, Deborah Bieser of Ste. Genevieve; and one granddaughter, Janelle Lankford.
He was preceded in death by his father and step-sister, Barbara Bieser.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
The funeral service was held on Monday, July 13 at Basler Funeral Home in St. Mary with Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial was at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in St. Mary.
Basler Funeral Home in St. Mary provided the arrangements.

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Ruby M. Brown

Ruby M. Brown
Ruby M. Brown of Perryville died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Perryville. She was 63.
She was born Dec. 12, 1945 in Perryville, the daughter of the late John and Esther (Ruch) Glaub. She was married on Feb. 21, 1963 to William (Bill) Brown, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son, Glennon (Melissa Stortz) Brown of Perryville; two daughters, Edna Seabaugh and Bonita Lalumondiere, both of Perryville; two brothers, Bob Glaub of Malden and Ralph Glaub of New Orleans, La.; one step-brother, Lawrence Milfelt of Apache Junction, Ariz.; two sisters, Mary Lou Favier and Mildred Kiefer, both of Perryville; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, one step-brother, four step-sisters and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown worked at Gilster-Mary Lee Cake Plant and Perry County Workshop.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
The funeral service was held Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Cox officiating. Burial was at the Home Cemetery.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Roy Dean Woodling

Roy Dean Woodling
Roy Dean Woodling of Perryville Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at his home. He was 50.
He was born Oct. 9, 1958 in Hugoton, Kan., the son of the late Jimmy Russell Woodling and Lila Mae (Hottenstein) Woodling Elbe. He was married on April 17, 2006 to Barbara (Hotop) Woodling, who survives in Perryville.
Other survivors include one step-son, William Hotop of Perryville; two brothers, Russell (Patricia) Woodling of Littlefork, Minn.; James (Linda) Woodling of Emporia, Kan.; two sisters, Leana Kirby of Emporia, Kan. and Sheryl (Bill) Rhodes of Milton, Fla.; step-sister, Krista Elbe; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Mary Hotop of Cape Girardeau; two brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Hotop, Jr. of Cape Girardeau, Gina (Wendell) Hooper of Perryville and Mark Hotop of Perryville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one step-brother, Edward J. Elbe II; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Acup; and one brother-in-law, Richard Hotop.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Palmer W. Muench
Palmer W. Muench of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, June 18, 2009. He was 70.
He was born in 1939 in Farrar. He was married to Gloria Muench of Bradenton, Fla,. who survives.
Other survivors include son, Gregg (Ann Stamp) and their children Braden, Jack and William of Lake St. Louis; son Douglas of Seoul, Korea; six brothers, Rev. Herbert (Melba) Muench of St. Charles; John (Mary Lou) Muench of Frohna; LeRoy (Aldine) Muench; George (Doris) Muench; Charles (Bonnie) Muench of Cissna Park, Ill.; and Rev. Dr. Paul (Andrea) Muench of Cedar Park, Texas; one sister, Barbara (Bob) Blackwell of Cape Girardeau; nieces and nephews.
Mr. Muench attended Perryville High School and graduated in 1957 where he was an all-star athlete and student body president. Upon receiving a Top Secret Security Clearance he served three years with the United States Army in security at Albuquerque, N.M. While there he was an outstanding player on the Sandia Base teams including baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. He earned a BA degree in 1966 in physical education from Willamette University, Salem, Oregon.
His professional baseball career includes player for Kansas City Athletics and Chicago White Sox organizations, coach and trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies farm system, director of operations for the San Diego Padres Club in Washington, field manager for Kentucky Rifles in the Frontier League, as well as head baseball coach at Western State College of Colorado, Whitman College in Washington, Davidson College in North Carolina and St. John’s College in Kansas. He was head baseball coach at Southeast Missouri State University from 1985-94 before moving to Bradenton, Fla. to be an instructor at IMG Baseball Academy for 10 years.
Memorials may be made to Hope Seeds, Inc., 5250 CR 675 E., Bradenton, Fla. 34211.
A memorial service and luncheon was held at Hope Lutheran Church in Bradenton, Fla. on Saturday, June 27.

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Donald L. Waeltz

Donald L. Waeltz
Donald L. Waeltz of Licking, formerly of Perryville, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Licking. He was 47.
He was born Sept. 12, 1961 in Potosi, the son of the late Clyde and Dorothy (Ford) Waeltz.
Survivors include two sons, Harold and Roger McClanahand, both of Perryville; one daughter, Katherine McIntyre of Perryville; one brother, Teddy Waeltz of Illinois; three sisters, Alice Waeltz of Illinois; Stella Wilson of Farmington and Brenda Whittaker of Iron Mountain Lake; and 10 grandchildren.
He was a self-employed mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are preferred for family use.
The funeral service was held Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was private.
Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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Kenneth Corse

Kenneth E. Corse
Kenneth E. Corse of Perryville died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at his home. He was 75.
He was born Sept. 21, 1933 in Perry County, the son of the late Fred R. Corse and Dolly (Horn) Corse of Columbia, who survives. He was married on Oct. 2, 1954 to Jean Ellen (Schrumpf) Corse of Perryville, who survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Michele (Bill) Aye of Mooresville, N.C.; Cheryl (Jim) Wibbenmeyer of Perryville; Jan (Kevin) Parson of Mooresville, N.C.; one brother, Harold (Laura) Corse of Perryville; one sister, Norma (Beaufort) Katt of Columbia; five grandchildren, Craig (Lori) Heberlie of Crosstown; Daniel (Kate) Heberlie of Bowling Green; Jessica and Keith Parson of Mooresville, N.C.; and Alicia Wibbenmeyer of Perryville; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Heberlie of Crosstown; Caleb, Anna, and Mia Heberlie of Bowling Green.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred R. Corse.
Mr. Corse was an Army veteran. He worked for Saberliner Corporation for 49 years as an aircraft electrician. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served many capacities including deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved fixing things and doing things for others. He loved riding his Harley and camping. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was also past master of Perryville Masonic Lodge No. 670, past patron of Perryville OES No. 46, York Rite Bodies of Cape, and Christian Motorcycle Association.
Memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crosstown or Perryville Masonic Lodge No. 670 or Southeast Hospice.
Visitation will continue on Tuesday, July 7 from 6:30-9:15 a.m. at Young & Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crosstown with Rev. Steven Francis and Rev. Alvin Mathes officiating.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville provided the arrangements.

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