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Arvella A. Estes
Jul 12, 2016
Arvella Alberta Estes, 96, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson, where she resided the past five years.
The youngest of ten children, Arvella was born August 27, 1919, in Whitewater, Missouri, to George and Eda Scholz Rhodes. Arvella grew up in rural America, experienced two world wars,...
James Edward “Bulldog” Turner
Jul 11, 2016
James Edward "Bulldog" Turner, 84, of Jackson passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home.
He was born July 15, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Charles and Irene Runion Turner. He and Patty Stroder Reisenbichler were married June 1, 1999. She survives.
James was mostly known by his nickname "Bulldog." He served in...
Viola Weiss
Jul 10, 2016
Viola M. "Odie" Weiss passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the Assisted Living Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born November 27, 1928 in Cape Girardeau, to George and Ruby Koerber, and was raised on her parents' dairy farm north of Cape Girardeau. She attended Cape Girardeau schools and was a graduate of the...
Clarabell Zoellner
Jul 5, 2016
Stella ClaraBell Zoellner, age 82 of Friedheim, MO passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born March 8, 1934 in Bowling Green, KY to Herbert Fred and Stella Matilda Klaus Lohman.
ClaraBell married Melvin Floyd Zoellner July 3, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. They were...
Dorothy L. Peetz
Jul 4, 2016
Dorothy L. Peetz, 88, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson.
She was born March 3, 1928, in Jackson, to Edgar and Frieda Borgfield Winkler. She and Wilbert R. Peetz were married October 5, 1947, at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville. They had been married 60 years when Wilbert...
Anna Louise Adams
Jul 3, 2016
Anna Louise Adams, 95, of Jackson passed from her earthly life on Sunday, July 3, 2016 four days after suffering a massive stroke at her home.
Anna Louise, affectionately known as "Poodle" by her family and friends, was born on the family farm south of Millersville on October 19, 1920 to Carl Albert Overbeck and Bessie Wise...
Jeaniece Reimer
Jul 1, 2016
Jeaniece D. Reimer, 79, formerly of Jackson, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri.
She was born February 27, 1937, in Shawneetown, Missouri, to Arthur and Loraine Schlimpert Fiedler. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shawneetown. She was a 1955 graduate of Jackson High School; and a...
Patricia “Pat” Farrow Carbaugh
Jun 30, 2016
Patricia "Pat" Farrow Carbaugh, age 75, of Jackson, passed away Thursday June 30, 2016 at her home.
She was born April 23, 1941 in Arbor, Missouri, the daughter of Alvie and Lora Land Bledsoe.
Pat attended the LaCroix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. She was the manager of the former Royal New Orleans in...
Martin Ray Sorenson
Jun 28, 2016
Martin Ray Sorenson, 72, of Jackson, Mo, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his residence surrounded by members of his family.
He was born November 2, 1943, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, son of Harvey John and Barbara Helen Ness Sorenson.
Martin was a United States Air Force veteran, honorably discharged as Captain in...
Tristen Michael Allmon
Jun 28, 2016
Tristen Michael Allmon, Our Little Hero, was welcomed into this world on June 28, 2016, and was set free from this world on June 9, 2017.
He touched so many hearts on his short journey through this world. His big blue eyes and beautiful smile brought happiness to everyone who was blessed to know him.
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Claude Jaco
Jun 27, 2016
Claude "Gene" Jaco, 88, of Jackson, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, at the Monticello House in Jackson, where he resided the past four years.
He was born December 5, 1927, in St. Louis, to Pearl E. and Gladys Estes Jaco. He and Betty J. Clifton were married June 30, 1951, in Jackson. They had been married...
Floyd E. Hoffman
Jun 25, 2016
Floyd E. Hoffman, 83, of New Wells, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the Monticello House in Jackson, where he had resided since January, 2016.
He was born October 6, 1932, in New Wells, to Benjamin and Edna Kutscher Hoffman. He and Mildred Wallman were married June 12, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas....

Ralph E. Wyatt
Jun 24, 2016
Ralph E. "Sonny" Wyatt, age 77, of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at his sister's home in Jackson.
Mary Lou Eakins
Jun 23, 2016
Mary Lou Stroder Eakins, age 86, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at her daughter's home in Jackson.
She was born August 7, 1929 in Burfordville, Missouri, daughter of Otis and Aza Helderman Reynolds. She and Richard "Bud" Stroder were married May 26, 1949; he passed away February 6, 1997. She and L.T. Eakins were...
Adrienne Kay Ptacek
Jun 22, 2016
Mrs. Adrienne Kay Ptacek , age 57, of Jackson went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at LaCroix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. J. T. Thomason officiating. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m....
Charlotte Kasten
Jun 22, 2016
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Charlotte Sue Kasten, 67, of Jackson, answered the invitation of Jesus to "Come home to the mansion prepared for her". She passed away peacefully at her home, following a valiant, 11-year battle with breast cancer. Her unwavering faith saw her through all the steps of the journey. Her infectious smile and strong faith, touched...

Paula S. Smith
Jun 19, 2016
Paula S. Smith, age 58, of Altenburg, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Monticello House Nursing Home in Jackson.
She was born March 5, 1958, in St. Louis, daughter of Robert P. and Shirley J. Miles Hunter. She and Daniel Smith were married July 28, 1979.
Paula was a graduate of Ritenour Sr. High...
Andrew J. Gracyus
Jun 18, 2016
Andrew Joseph Gracyus, age 63, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home.
He was born October 25, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, son of Joseph and Mary Skodon Gracyus. He and Betty Bowen were married October 31, 1970 in Chicago.
Andrew was a Teamster working as a dock worker in Chicago....
Mary M. Bronaugh
Jun 18, 2016
Mary Margaret Bronaugh, 61, of Jackson passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 surrounded by loved ones at her residence.
She was born April 16, 1955, in St. Louis, Mo, daughter of Orville Remington and Violet Marie Dunlap Beckett.
Mary was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Mo and received a bachelor's degree...
Harold “Skeeter” Schweer
Jun 13, 2016
Harold "Skeeter" Schweer, 81, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home.
"Skeeter", as he was known to most all who knew him, was born January 26, 1935, in Jackson, son of Ben B. and Frieda J. Soehlig Schweer. He and Kathy Windeknecht Cora were married October 5, 2001 in Branson, Missouri.
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