Barbara Jean Williamson
Oct 28, 2026
Barbara Jean Williamson, 82, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born on October 17, 1944 to the late Joel Cornelius and Clara M. (Collins) Seabaugh in Scott City, Missouri. She married the late Tony Williamson on July 3, 1964, in Jackson, MO.
Barbara loved her church and church family at...
Otto Robert Boyer
Oct 27, 2026
Otto Robert “Butch” Boyer, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. He was born October 13, 1940 to the late Vincent Boyer and Maude (Nash) Martin in St. Louis, MO. He married the love of his life Janet (Tinnin) Boyer on September 15, 1958, in Fredericktown MO.
Otto proudly served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army...
Velma Jolene Amelunke
Oct 26, 2026
Velma Jolene Amelunke, 82, of Whitewater, passed way on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1943, to the late Ed and Anna (Cook) Long in Mayfield Holler, MO. She married the love of her life, Perry Lee Amelunke, on September 27, 1964, in Hurricane Fork General Baptist Church in Bollinger County, MO. She was survived by...
Monroe Kester
Oct 25, 2026
Ferdinand “Monroe” Kester, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Friedheim, MO.
On June 30, 1936, in Friedheim, MO he was born to the late Ferdinand and Mary (Bequette) Kester.
Monroe has spent all his life working outdoors. He farmed, cut firewood, and did lawn care for over fifty years. He loved to mow grass.
Survivors include his siblings: Sedalia,...
Ivan Lee Reimann
Oct 23, 2026
Ivan Lee Reimann, 89, of Jackson, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. The family is grateful to the staff at Life Care Center for their professionalism and the attentive care given to Ivan. Ivan was born August 26, 1937, in Cape Girardeau, to Charles H. and Wilma Exler Reimann Jr. He grew up...
Andrew Colin Bothmann
Oct 21, 2026
Andrew “Andy” Colin Bothmann, 34, passed away in October 2026 at his home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on January 13, 1992, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Smart, exceptionally kind, and quiet-natured, Andy was a treasured brother to Pete Bothmann, as well as Alexandra and Dale Brannock. He was an adored, doting uncle to Maren and Reid.
Andy is survived...
Wanda Keesee
Oct 19, 2026
Wanda L. Keesee, age 86, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Jackson Manor.
On October 29, 1936, she was born to the late Raymond and Ruth (Pipin) Roe in Whitewater, MO.
She and David Keesee were united in marriage on June 25, 1965, in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2026.
David was born on September...
Tom Coleson Jr.
Oct 16, 2026
Thomas Coleson Jr., age 54, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On December 11, 1971, in Fayetteville, NC he was born to Thomas Sr. and Kay (Oakes) Coleson.
Tom Married the love of his life, Deanna Kinder on September 19, 2015, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, MO.
He had...
Lynn Morton
Oct 15, 2026
Lynn Morton, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 15,2026 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On September 05,1953 in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to the late Jack and Doris Jones Morton.
Lynn married the love of his life Robyn Slinkard on May 12, 1973, at Maple United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Before he retired, Lynn...
Deborah Leimbach
Oct 14, 2026
Deborah Leimbach, age 78, passed away at her home, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, surrounded by family.
On October 13, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, MO she was born to the late Robert and Nell (Netherland) Nolan.
She married Keith Leimbach on July 31, 1999, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, MO.
She was employed by Rapco where she spent over twenty years until...
Deene Ann Ford
Oct 14, 2026
Deene Ann Ford, age 80, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Capetown Senior Living, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Born on March 10, 1946, in Sikeston, Missouri, Deene was the cherished daughter of the late Lyman and Jewell Whitten. A woman defined by creativity, compassion, and an enduring love for children, she dedicated...
Dorothy L. Holzum
Oct 13, 2026
Dorothy L. Holzum, 95, of Jackson, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 18, 1931, to the late Ernst and Virginia (Masterson) Seabaugh in Alexander County, IL. She married the late Vernon J. Holzum in 1949. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1971.
She was survived by her...
June Perez
Oct 13, 2026
June Allis Perez, 76, of Jackson, Missouri, departed this world peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family in Jackson, MO. Born on Friday, June 9, 1950, to the late LC and Louise (Laymon) Reid, in Portageville, MO.
She dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for the children of her community as daycare provider. Her...
Mary Frances Berkbigler
Oct 11, 2026
Mary Frances Berkbigler, age 82, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On November 17, 1943, in St. Louis, MO she was born to the late Lincoln and Veronica Jarzabek Conrad.
Mary was united in marriage on January 8,1966 in St. Biehle, MO to Larry Berkbiger who preceded her in death on January 28,...
Marie Clodfelter
Oct 11, 2026
Marie A. Clodfelter, 95, of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Jackson Manor. She was born to the late August and Frieda (Springer) Sievers on October 20, 1930 in Jackson, MO. She and the late Lawrence Clodfelter were married June 18, 1949, in Jackson. He passed away December 30, 1987.
Marie was employed by the former Jackson Hosiery...
Michael Whitson
Oct 8, 2026
Michael E. Whitson, 77, of Cape Girardeau, passed away on October 8, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on February 2, 1949, to the late Stanley and Lorena (Dalton) Whitson. He married Patricia (Carrel) Whitson on May 23, 2008, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Michael was a veteran who served with the Navy Seabees in Vietnam. He also served...
Marianne Bechtold
Oct 8, 2026
Marianne Denise Bechtold, 69, passed away on October 8, 2026 at her home in Jackson, MO. She was born on July 13, 1957 in Detroit Michigan, to the late Donald and Jean (Connor) Jackson. She married Bernie Bechtold Jr. on January 6, 2000 in Arkansas.
Marianne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was survived by beloved husband...
Carolyn Bechtold
Oct 8, 2026
Carolyn June Bechtold, 80, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Saint Louis University Hospital. She was born on September 22, 1946 to the late Ray and Martha (Castleberry) Berry. She married the late Bernard Bechtold Sr. on December 18, 1965 in Alton IL.
Carolyn was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.
She was survived by...
Theresa McCarter
Oct 7, 2026
Theresa "Terrie" McCarter, 70, passed away at her home and into the arms of her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. Born to the late Charles Sr. and Rose Marie (Spears) Thrower on June 28th, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Earnest Halston “Hal” McCarter in November 27, 1992 and they initially made their home in Cape Girardeau...
Nancy A. O'Neal
Oct 7, 2026
Nancy A. O’Neal, 93, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2026, at Capetown
Assisted Living Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Born on May 2, 1933, in Guthrie, MO, Nancy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gladys Dawson.
She earned an associate degree from Hannibal-LaGrange University and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Missouri.
Nancy began her career teaching...
