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Fred Stier

Fred Stier

Sep 14, 2025

Godfrey J. "Fred" Stier, of Jackson, passed away at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, on Sunday, September 14, 2025, his 93rd birthday, which signified that he completed his mission in life.

He was born September 14, 1932, in Maryland Heights, Missouri, to Godfrey and Irma Keller Stier. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from December 29, 1954, to September...

Claudia Marie Slayton

Claudia Marie Slayton

Sep 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Claudia Maire Slayton, who departed this life on September 11, 2025, at the age of 76, at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born on January 6, 1949, in Fulton, Kentucky to Claude E. Slayton and Rebecca D. (Harp)...

Sharon Kay Chapman

Sharon Kay Chapman

Sep 7, 2025



Sharon Kay Chapman, 78, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Southeast.

She was born September 18, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, to August Edward and Louise Hesse Ackman. On February 22, 1966, she married Gale “Norman” Chapman in Cape Girardeau. They shared 55 years of marriage before Norman's passing on July 14, 2022.

Sharon was a graduate...

David D. McSpadden

David D. McSpadden

Sep 6, 2025

David DeForest McSpadden, 87, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born August 11, 1938, in Van Buren, Missouri, to Earl and Ethel Parkhill McSpadden. He and Gloria B. Runnels were married March 3, 1964.

David honorably served in the U.S. Army from October 11, 1962, to September 26, 1964, and...

Thomas Henderson

Thomas Henderson

Sep 5, 2025

Thomas Weston Henderson, 69, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Delta.

He was born January 19, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, to Charles A. and Anna E. Felker Henderson. He and Carol Young were married October 21, 1978, at the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.

Thomas was a lifelong farmer, and his greatest joy...

Estelee M. Wood

Estelee M. Wood

Sep 3, 2025

It is with broken hearts we are announcing our dear mother, Estelee Wood, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Catherine Gleason, in Lucas Texas. Estelee unwillingly surrendered to a battle against cancer.

Estelee was born in Sedgewickville, Missouri, on July 16, 1942, to Dale and Lucy Seabaugh, and she was the younger...

Jean Ann McLain

Jean Ann McLain

Aug 29, 2025

Jean Ann McLain, age 74, of Cape Girardeau, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 9, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Lyman and Jewell Frances Nitsch Moore. On December 27, 1969, she married George McLain, and together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage.

Jean was a...

Wanda L Nelson

Wanda L Nelson

Aug 28, 2025

Wanda Lee Nelson, 83, of Jackson passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born on January 21, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Charles Roscoe and Clola Louise Dewrock Nelson.

Wanda was a graduate of Cape Central High School. She was a former member of First Baptist Church in Delta and a current member at First...

Stanley Lee Turner

Stanley Lee Turner

Aug 27, 2025

Stanley Lee Turner age 77, of Millersville, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 1, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, the son of Homer and Frances Holloway Turner Jr.

Stanley married Brenda Meggs December 31, 1978 in Cape Girardeau.

He was a graduate of Cape Central High School. Stanley entered the US Army in 1968 and was honorably...

Ellen Lorberg

Ellen Lorberg

Aug 27, 2025

Mary “Ellen” Lorberg, 85, of Gordonville passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, after a courageous battle of ALS.

She was born at home on the farm on February 18, 1940, in Charleston, Missouri, daughter of Edwin F. and Alma Fluegge Birk.

Ellen was baptized on March 24, 1940, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit and...

Alvin Albert Franke

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...

Judy A Sharp

Judy A Sharp

Aug 25, 2025

Judy Ann Sharp, aged 76, of Jackson, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at her home, after an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born September 5, 1948, to Ronald Evans and Dorothy Thayer Evans Revelle, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, she graduated from Bismark High School in 1966 and earned her bachelor’s degree in music education from Southeast Mo State University in...

Jewell D. Froemsdorf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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