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Bobby Joe King

Bobby Joe King

Sep 6, 2024

Bobby Joe King, 86, of Jackson, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born March 4, 1938, in Neely's Landing, Missouri, to Robert and Geneva Morton King.  He was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School, where he played basketball.

Joe and Earlene White were married...

Victoria Faye (Morse)  Stahl

Victoria Faye (Morse) Stahl

Sep 3, 2024

Victoria Faye Stahl, 76, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home. She was born February 2, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, daughter of Victor and Evelyn King Morse. Victoria enjoyed spending time with her family and working with her flowers and garden. Loving survivors include her daughter, Stephanie (Chris) Koehler of Jackson; sons, Stephen (Regina) Stahl...

Judith Ann Mangels

Judith Ann Mangels

Sep 2, 2024

Judith A. “Judy” Mangels, 81, of Jackson, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home.

The eldest daughter and second of eleven children, Judy was born October 9, 1942, in Hilderbrand, Missouri, to John and Bertha Schemel Laurentius.  She was a 1960 graduate of Oak Ridge High School.

She and Curtis R. Mangels were...

Ilanda Ruth (Shultz)  Bollinger

Ilanda Ruth (Shultz) Bollinger

Sep 1, 2024

Ilanda Ruth Bollinger, 94, of Jackson passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 10, 1930, in Sedgwickville, daughter of Charles and Eveline Ruth Shultz. She and Ralph Bollinger were married on August 26, 1949. They had been married 61 years before he passed away on December 8, 2010. Ilanda...

Karen Lynn (Eaker)  Eaker- Bauer

Karen Lynn (Eaker) Eaker- Bauer

Aug 30, 2024

Karen Lynn Eaker-Bauer, 65, of Jackson passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, due to an auto accident. She was born March 5, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia, daughter of Naamon and Dorothy (Head) Eaker. She and Keith H. Bauer were married March 19, 2000. He passed away on September 20, 2007. Karen enjoyed crocheting and fishing Loving survivors include her...

Ronnie L Wiegand

Ronnie L Wiegand

Aug 25, 2024

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Wiegand, 84, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born September 8, 1939, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Noah and Helen Kiesow Wiegand. He honorably served 43 months in the U.S. Army.

Ronnie was a cement finisher for Fronabarger Concrete in Oak...

Gary William Evans

Gary William Evans

Aug 24, 2024

Gary William Evans, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his home.

He was born August 17, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of William R. and Lillian Robinson Evans. He and Phyllis Embrey were married January 19, 1963, in Fairview, Missouri.

Gary's family was everything to him. He was the owner...

Nancy Jane (Peludat)  Detjen

Nancy Jane (Peludat) Detjen

Aug 23, 2024

Nancy Jane Detjen, 79, of Jackson passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast. She was born January 15,1945, in East St. Louis, Illinois, daughter of Edwin H. and Bernice Struckmeyer Peludat. She and Harold Detjen were married on August 12, 1967, in St. Louis. Nancy was a 1963 graduate from East St. Louis Senior High School....

Melissa D Singleton

Melissa D Singleton

Aug 22, 2024

Melissa Diane "Liz" Singleton (71) of Millersville, MO passed away on August 22, 2024. She is survived by her sisters; Jennifer (John) Seabaugh from Millersville, Cindy (Curt) Grenz from Cape Girardeau, and Nancy (Rob) Case from Shepherdstown, WV. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews (along with their respective spouses and children) and by life-long friends, whom...

Mary Ann Zoellner

Mary Ann Zoellner

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Ann Zoellner, 76, of Jackson, formerly of Perryville, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Life Care Nursing Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 11, 1948, in Perry County, the daughter of the late Arthur Albert and Evelyn Marie Eichorn Turnbough. Mary will be fondly remembered for her gift of cooking exceptional meals and baking...

Mary Jane (Elfrink)  Alexander

Mary Jane (Elfrink) Alexander

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Jane Alexander, 85, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. Cremation will be accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. There will be a celebration of life at later date.

Gloria Earlene (Barks)  Lunsford

Gloria Earlene (Barks) Lunsford

Aug 10, 2024

Gloria "Earlene" Lunsford, 71, of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home. She was born January 13, 1953, in Kennett, Missouri, daughter of John and Oma Gattis Barks. Earlene attended New Bethel Baptist Church. Loving survivors include a daughter, Julie Weakley of Jackson; a son Jerry (Rachel) Broshuis of Jackson; three grandchildren, Angel Olson, Jerod and...

Terry Lee Ladreiter

Terry Lee Ladreiter

Aug 10, 2024

T erry Lee Ladreiter, 75, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away August 10, 2024, at the Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville. He was born August 22, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, son of Vernon and Trula Blaylock Ladreiter. He and Pam Reaves were married on January 20,1990, in Little Rock Arkansas. Terry was a 1967 graduate of Jackson High School. He served...

Karen (Graff)  Gentry

Karen (Graff) Gentry

Aug 7, 2024

Karen Faye Gentry, 77, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, peacefully at her home. Karen was born October 9, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, to John Francis and Iris Sander Graff. She was a 1964 graduate of Scott City High School. Karen and James R. Gentry were married December 31, 1964, in Illmo, Missouri. Four children were born...

Larry E Kuntze

Larry E Kuntze

Aug 4, 2024

Larry E. Kuntze, 84, of Tilsit, passed away peacefully August 4, 2024, at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida, surrounded by family.

He was born May 21, 1940, in Tilsit, the son of Alvin August Kuntze and Thekla Lange Kuntze.  He and Loretta V. Lange were married April 21, 1963, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. They...

Marilyn Marie (Sperling)  Whitmore

Marilyn Marie (Sperling) Whitmore

Aug 2, 2024

Marilyn M. Whitmore, 87, of Jackson, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

She was born October 23, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, to Otto and Sarah Ford Sperling.    She was a 1954 graduate of Jackson High School.

She married Robert L. “Bob” McLemore.  They had five children, and lived in...

Rick Allen Murphy

Rick Allen Murphy

Jul 30, 2024

Rick Murphy, 70, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home. He was born January 18, 1954, in Sacramento, CA to the late Hubert and Helen Clark Murphy. He and Patricia Jean Spencer were married on July 1, 2000, in Scott City Mo. Upon graduation Rick enlisted in the United States Air Force serving honorably...

Michael "Mike" Bruce Evans

Michael "Mike" Bruce Evans

Jul 24, 2024

Michael "Mike" Bruce Evans, age 73 of Jackson, died at his home Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born August 1, 1950 in Cape Girardeau the son of Joseph Harold "Slim" and Gertrude Dunz Evans. Mike married Joan Marie Thanel November 22, 1974. Mike was well known for his roofing business "Michael Evans Roofing", his good looks, and his...

David Wayne Amelunke

David Wayne Amelunke

Jul 24, 2024

Our good and faithful servant, David Wayne Amelunke, 62, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 24, at Fontainbleau Lodge, surrounded by loved ones. The third child and only son, David was born January 15, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, to Herman Oscar and Virginia Lee Eaton Amelunke. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Jerry Neal Morton

Jerry Neal Morton

Jul 23, 2024

Jerry Neal Morton, 88, of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home. He was born September 5, 1935, in Jackson, the son of Ed and Hester Medlock Morton. He and Linda Stearns were married on August 5, 1961, in Scott City. Jerry worked 37 years at Lenco and retired from the Parks Department of the...

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