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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.
...Zene Helderman
Jun 12, 2016
Zene Helderman, 79, of St. Louis and formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the National Healthcare Nursing Home in Park Hills, Missouri.
Zene was born September 13, 1936, at Whitewater, Missouri, to Rowland Dale and Margarette Howard Helderman.
Zene was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from November...
Kyle Gribler
Jun 12, 2016
Kyle E. Gribler, 46, of Bucklin, Missouri, formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, Mo.
Kyle was born May 27, 1970, in Belleville, Illinois. He attended Jackson High School and worked in several local pallet factories and sawmills.
He was an accomplished artist, but was especially gifted...
Shelia E. Hager
Jun 10, 2016
Shelia E. Hager, known to many as "Slim", 58, of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at her home.
She was born April 16, 1958 in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Kenneth E. and Elwanda Stroder Seabaugh. She and Phil Hager were married May 27, 1978.
Shelia was a 1976 graduate of Jackson High School....
Geraldine M. Siletta
Jun 9, 2016
Geraldine M. Siletta, 86, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born July 8, 1929 in St. Louis, the daughter of Noah and Jossia Crites Lashley. She and Ralph Siletta were married December 11, 1965; he passed away March 12, 2006....
Robbie Leroy Pennebaker, Jr
Jun 7, 2016
Robbie Leroy Pennebaker, Jr., 62, of Daisy, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born September 20, 1953, in Wyatt, MO, son of Robbie Leroy and Minnie Johnson Pennebaker, Sr. He and Lee Anne Jones were married August 2, 1997, in Blytheville, AR.
Robbie enjoyed working...
Alan Estes
Jun 5, 2016
Alan Wayne Estes, 55, of Jackson, suffered a pulmonary embolism on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He will be missed by many friends who regularly visited Estes Deli in Jackson.
Alan was born August 1, 1960, in Cape Girardeau, to Wayne and Mary Lou Stroder Estes. He and Linda Schlichter were married...
Pat Davenport
Jun 5, 2016
Patricia "Pat" Davenport, 91, of Jackson, passed away October 29, 2016, at St. David’s South Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Pat had been residing with her son in Austin the past two years.
Pat was born November 19, 1924, in Jackson, to DuRee and Lenora Weltecke Masterson.
She and James Davenport were married December 29,...
Mary Ann Baker
Jun 1, 2016
Mary Ann Baker, 87, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday June 1, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born March 11, 1929, in Diehlstadt, MO, the daughter of William Earnest and Nada Ellen English Anderson. She and Bill J. Baker were married Jan. 2, 1948 in Piggott AR.
Mary Ann grew...
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