Alvin Albert Franke
Aug 26, 2025
Alvin Albert “Al” Franke, 81, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau.
Al was born April 3, 1944, to Albert and Leola (Kassel) Franke in Uniontown, Missouri. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown and was a graduate of the church’s elementary school. He was a 1962 graduate of...
Jewell D. Froemsdorf
Aug 25, 2025
Jewell Froemsdorf, 93 of Jackson, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born October 31, 1931 in Cape Girardeau the daughter of Louie and Grace Fitzpatrick Kraust.
She and Gerald “Sonny” Froemsdorf were married February 21, 1952, in Cape Girardeau County. They had been married 41 years when he passed away on September 1,...
Shirley Jean Birk
Aug 24, 2025
Shirley Jean Birk, 89, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Tamms, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 29, 1936, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Sidney F. and Virginia Lynch Hornback. She was a graduate of Matthews High School. She was first employed as a waitress in Sikeston, and the worked a few years at Southwestern...
Kenneth Wachter
Aug 23, 2025
Kenneth Benjamin Wachter, 77, of Jackson passed away August 23, 2025, at his home.
He was born November 28, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, son of Otto “Chip” and Lillian Haertling Wachter. He and Carolyn S. McGill were married on September 8, 2012.
Kenneth attended Jackson High School. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, and later baptized...
Carolann B. Beussink
Aug 23, 2025
Carolann Bernadine Beussink, 88, of Gordonville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born August 27, 1936, in Leopold, Missouri to Elmer and Adeline Elfrink Clippard. She was confirmed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Leopold and was a graduate of Woodland High School.
Carolann and Leonard George “Slim” Beussink, were married at St....
Grover Hogan Jr
Aug 21, 2025
Grover “Sonny” Lee Hogan Jr., 68, of Perryville passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis.
He was born September 19, 1956, in Perryville, son of Grover L. and Jean Tucker Hogan.
Sonny was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He was also a dedicated family man.
Loving survivors include his children, Nikki Hogan...
Ella Jo Hanna Collier
Aug 20, 2025
Ella Jo Hanna Collier, 67 of Jackson passed away at home, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 9, 1957 in Cape Girardeau the daughter of Howard E. and Marian M. Nothdurft Scholl. Ella and Bruce D. Collier were married on December 17, 1977 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau.
Ella attended Trinity Lutheran...
Gary Bruce Roberts
Aug 16, 2025
Gary Bruce Roberts, 76, of Oriole, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 6, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, to Rosell W. and Alda Bailey Roberts.
Bruce attended school at Nell Holcomb in Cape Girardeau County and Shawnee High School in Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Bruce worked at the Florsheim Shoe Factory in Cape Girardeau, Procter & Gamble, and...
Andrea Ellison
Aug 16, 2025
Andrea “Lynn” Ellison, age 74, of Bakersfield, California, passed away on Saturday, August 16,
2025, at the Monticello House in Jackson, MO.
Andrea is survived by her son Richard, daughter-in-law Crystal and grandson Trae Ellison.
Memorials may take the form of contribution to SEMO Pets at semopets.org or mail check to
180 Weston St. Cape Girardeau, MO. 63701.
Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation...
Robbie Pennebaker
Aug 15, 2025
Robbie L. Pennebaker, age 92, of Oak Ridge, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 15, 2025, at the Missouri State Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.
He was born December 5, 1932, in Charleston, Missouri, the son of Edward W. and Frocie L. Smith Pennebaker.
He married Minnie Florence Johnson in 1951. She preceded him in death September 8, 2022.
Robbie was an Army veteran...
Jovanna Kay Mathews
Aug 15, 2025
Jovanna Kay Mathews, 77 of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Chateau Girardeau.
She was born January 20, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of E.D. and Daisy Miller Statler.
Jovanna graduated from Flat River High School and Flat River Jr. College. She received a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting and office management from Southeast Missouri University. She...
Sayla Jane Quinn
Aug 14, 2025
Jeremy and Taylor Denton Quinn of Cape Girardeau are sorrowful to announce the loss of their preterm infant daughter, Sayla Jane Quinn.
Those who mourn Sayla’s passing include her parents; a brother, Colsyn Quinn; paternal and maternal grandparents and great-grandparents.
Jeremy and Taylor are grateful for prayers, and in Sayla’s memory, they ask that all parents cherish their children.
Online condolences may be...
Charles D Amelunke
Aug 14, 2025
Charles Don Amelunke, age 85 of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Whitewater passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his home.
He was born November 5, 1939 in Texas the son of Alvin and Eunice Boatwright Amelunke. He and Ella Mae Scholz were married April 5, 1961. She preceded him in death September 19, 2024.
Loving survivors a son, Randy Amelunke of...
James L. Dalton
Aug 14, 2025
James L. Dalton, 86, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born October 9, 1938, in Bollinger County, Missouri, to Russell and Viola Kirkpatrick Dalton.
Jim was first married to Gladys Davis. She preceded in in death. He and Nancy (Bowers) Cook were married September 28, 2019, in Burfordville.
Jim served...
Randall "Randy" L. Miller
Aug 9, 2025
Randall “Randy” Lee Miller, 75, of Cape Girardeau Missouri, died on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home.
Randall and Joy (Mallory) Miller were married on March 17, 1973. She survives of the home.
Randy was born on June 22, 1950, to Floyd and Jardena Miller of Granite City, Illinois. He received a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies at Missouri Baptist College...
Lindell P. Dunivan
Aug 8, 2025
Lindell Parker Dunivan passed away on August 8, 2025, at his home in Jackson, Missouri, with his loving wife, Ruth, by his side. Lindell and Ruth (Lohman) were married December 27, 1975, and would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this December.
Lindell was born on July 15, 1944, to William Oliver and Eunice (Parker) Dunivan in Senath, Missouri. He was...
Marjorie L Bishop
Aug 8, 2025
Marjorie “Margie” Bishop, 92, of Oran passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Chateau Girardeau.
She was born on September 6, 1932, in Johnson County, Indiana, daughter of Robert and Amy Boles Weddle. She married Delbert Bishop Sr. on May 13, 1951, in Amity, Indiana, and was a dedicated pastor’s wife for over 50 years. They had been married 63 years...
Joann Dickmann
Aug 7, 2025
Joann Dickmann, 83, of Jackson passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Chaffee Nursing Center.
She was born September 22, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Linus Winchester and Ida Mae Bowers. She and Barry Dickmann were married on April 6, 1959. They had been married 51 years when he passed away on June 7, 2010.
Joann attended school at Portageville...
Diana Marie Faverty
Aug 2, 2025
Diana Marie Faverty, age 66, of Chaffee, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Chaffee Nursing Center.
She was born on July 19, 1959, in Redbud, Illinois, the daughter of Curtis W. and Janet R. Pelate Faverty.
A graduate of Scott City High School, Diana dedicated much of her life to caring for others as a home health caregiver....
James Lynn Hecht
Aug 2, 2025
James Lynn Hecht, 68, of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 26, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, son of Ellis and Dorothy Ruehling Hecht. He and LaRhonda Young were married on March 6, 1982
James graduated from Jackson High School in 1975, where he was recognized as...
