Jerry Schwab
Sep 11, 2026
Jerry Lee Schwab, son of Arthur “Hatz” Schwab and Nellie Stroder Schwab, was born November 15, 1933, in Cape Girardeau and passed from this life on Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was 92.
Jerry graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1956 with a degree in accounting. He then served in the United...
Terry Lee Bollinger
Sep 10, 2026
Terry Lee Bollinger, age 72, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
On November 2, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to the late Billy D. and Martha Hahs Bollinger.
Terry married the love of his life, Cheryl Hartle Bollinger, on November 8, 1974, in Jackson, MO.
Terry had been in the construction...
Carol Hughes Brice
Sep 8, 2026
Carol Hughes Brice, lovingly known as Grammy, Grandma, and Mamaw, passed away peacefully September 8, 2026, at age 83.
Born November 2, 1942, to Arthur F. and Jessie C. Hughes, Carol grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, then moved to Webster Groves, Missouri, graduating from Webster Groves High School in 1959.
Carol earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Southeast Missouri...
Kenneth James Wendel
Sep 6, 2026
Kenneth James Wendel, 59, of Jackson, Missouri entered the heavenly kingdom to join his fellow super heros on September 6th, 2026 at Saint Francis Hospital. Born to the late Ray Sr. and Ada (Schlosser) Wendel in Jackson, Missouri.
Super Ken was an organ donor and blessed three individuals upon his passing - a true giver, with a caring soul and larger...
Dorothy M. Horn
Sep 6, 2026
Dorothy May Horn, 87, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. She was born May 1, 1939, to Henry and Lena (Seabaugh) Maintz, on the Maintz family farm near Oak Ridge, Missouri, land that would later become the Maintz Wildlife Preserve.
Dorothy was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School. On July 12, 1968,...
Margaret Mayfield
Sep 6, 2026
Margaret Ann Mayfield, age 81 of Scott City, MO formerly of Jackson, MO. Passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 14, 1945, to the late Wilson “Woodie” and Grace Abernathy Craft in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Margaret married Lester Mayfield on May 29, 1977, in Fredericktown, MO.
In her early years, she was employed by the...
Phillip "Blake" Phelps
Sep 5, 2026
Phillip “Blake” Phelps, age 53, lost his battle with a swift and difficult fight with cancer, on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
He was born on June 19, 1973, in Jacksonville, FL to the late John “David” and LaDonna Jo Meinz Phelps.
Blake was a 1991 graduate of Scott City High School. After graduation, he attended the Florida Culinary Institute in West Palm...
Zomial Donny Ezell
Sep 2, 2026
Zomial Donny Ezell, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home in Jackson, MO surrounded by his loving family.
On February 14, 1953, in Gideon, MO he was born to the late Harley Ezell and Ruby Mae Sipes.
Donny was a 1971 graduate of Portageville High School and went on to college to obtain a Bachelor of Education...
Rick L. Hartle
Sep 1, 2026
Richard “Rick” L. Hartle, 71, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
Born July 3, 1955, in St. Louis, he was the son of Leslie “Les” and Violet “Vi” Fellows Hartle. He was a graduate of Meadow Heights High School and Trendsetters Cosmetology School.
Rick’s life partner was James E. “Jim” Crites. Jim passed away...
Michael "Mike" Onderdonk
Sep 1, 2026
Michael “Mike” Onderdonk, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his home in Millersville, MO surrounded by family.
On August 14, 1943, in Belgique, MO he was born to the late Albert and Bertine Fuytinck Onderdonk.
After graduating from high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Army. During his tour in Vietnam, he was awarded the Vietnam Service...
Charles Morris Ireland
Aug 30, 2026
Charles Morris Ireland, 85, passed away on August 30, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Mary L. (Corbin) Schroeder Fritzen. He was raised by his grandparents Charles and Mildred Corbin.
Charles was married to Alice (McPherson) Ireland on August 2, 1971, at Eisleben Lutheran Church...
Steven Ray Shepherd
Aug 30, 2026
Steven Ray Shepherd, 81, of Jackson, Missouri went home to be with Jesus, Sunday, August 30th. He was born December 9th, 1944, to the late G. Leo and Juanita E. (McAda) Shepherd in Joplin, Missouri.
On August 30th, 1999, Steve married his beloved wife, S. Elaine (Lyerla) Shepherd. Together, they shared a beautiful twenty-seven years together.
As a minister, Steve dedicated his...
Lawrence "Bub" Wilbur Kesterson Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Lawrence "Bub" Wilbur Kesterson Jr., 81, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, surrounded by family at Heartland Care and Rehab Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born November 15, 1944, to the late Lawrence Wilbur Kesterson Sr. and Ruth Irene (Durbin) Kesterson in Portageville, Missouri.
Lawrence was a man who worked tirelessly to provide for his family....
Sandra K Brown
Aug 25, 2026
Sandra Kay Brown, 63, of Scott City, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Hubble Creek in Jackson, MO. She was born September 7, 1962, to Elmer Brown and the late Shirley Ann (Koeberl) Brown.
Sandra had a wonderful sense of humor and was always known as the baby of the family. She made friends easily, cared deeply for those...
Norma Ann Higginbotham
Aug 24, 2026
Norma Ann Higginbotham, of Jackson, MO, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at St. Francis Health Center in Cape Girardeau MO. She was born on October 08, 1937, in St. Louis to the Late Herbert H. and Mary Beatrice (Adams) Kroeger. She married Jimmy "Jim" Alexander Campbell Higginbotham on December 4, 1954, in St. Louis.
She was survived by her children,...
Charolyn Robison
Aug 24, 2026
Charolyn Dian Robison, 81, of Cape Girardeau, sadly passed away on August 24, 2026 with her kids by her side. Born on March 3, 1945, in Paragould, AR to Earl & Bernice Lambert Bramlett. Charolyn grew up in Cardwell, MO where she graduated high school. She furthered her education at SEMO in Cape Girardeau and graduated in 1967.
She and James...
Dianna F. Reynolds
Aug 24, 2026
Dianna Faye Reynolds, 80, of Jackson, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau.
She and her twin brother, Danny, were born July 15, 1946, in Cape Girardeau to the late Earl T. and Ruby I.(Johnson) Conrad. Danny said he was a gentleman and let her go first.
Dianna was a graduate of Jackson High School, class...
Charles Gordon Younce
Aug 23, 2026
Charles Gordon Younce Sr., age 78, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, MO.
He was born on November 17, 1947, to Charles Richard and Genevieve Dailey Younce.
He was a graduate of Dahlgren High School and attended Automotive Collision Technician College focusing on auto body and collision repair.
On August 26, 1968, in Cherryville, MO he...
Orville Fluegge
Aug 20, 2026
Orville Leonard Fluegge, 89, of Jackson, MO passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born to the late Robert and Martina (Peetz) Fluegge. He married Loretta Saupe on January 1,1961, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. Orville was a Co-Owner of Pocahontas Lumber for 55 years, and later in life, a motorcoach driver....
Fern Mildred Hoffman
Aug 16, 2026
Fern Mildred Hoffman, 94, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born September 11, 1931, in New Wells, to Albert E. and Alma (Koch) Zwosta. She and Milton Harold Hoffman were married April 26, 1953. They had been married 68 years when Milton passed away February 15, 2022.
Fern was baptized and...
