Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Jackson & Cape Girardeau, MO

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Jackson & Cape Girardeau, MO area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Vernalee M. (Klaus)  Mouser

Vernalee M. (Klaus) Mouser

Jan 8, 2025

Vernalee Marie Mouser, 96, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Monticello House in Jackson. She was born October 30, 1928, in Oak Ridge, daughter of Frederick "Alvin" and Lydia Dickman Klaus. She and Vernon E. Mouser were married on December 21, 1946, in Perryville. They were married 58 years when he passed away June 28,...

Carol Ann Carter

Carol Ann Carter

Jan 7, 2025

Carol Ann Carter, 73, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 30, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Robert Ivan and Helen Anita Hilpert Moore. Carol was a member at Connection Point Church in Jackson. She dedicated her life to loving people, her family, and assisting...

Keith Voges

Keith Voges

Jan 7, 2025

Elmer K. "Keith" Voges, 86, of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Cape Girardeau MO. He was born January 21, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, to Elmer and Frieda (Schlimme) Voges. Keith was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High School. He served honorably in the Missouri National Guard, and was a member of St. John's United Church...

Terry Wayne Pourney

Terry Wayne Pourney

Jan 2, 2025

Terry Wayne Pourney, 69, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home, in Jackson. He was born July 13, 1955, in Perryville to Lloyd L. and Mildred Myers Pourney. Terry was a proud Jackson football player and graduate of Jackson High School. While his sons were growing up, he coached Little League in Jackson. Terry was...

Leola Agnes (Koenig)  Scholl

Leola Agnes (Koenig) Scholl

Jan 2, 2025

Leola A. Scholl, 87, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born August 27, 1937, in Farrar, Missouri, to Martin and Agnes (Koenig) Koenig.   She was baptized and confirmed and Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar and was a graduate of the church’s grade school.  After a Lutheran...

Lazana "Zane" (Nelson)  Hubbard

Lazana "Zane" (Nelson) Hubbard

Dec 29, 2024

Lazana "Zane" Hubbard, 85, of Jackson passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. She was born September 3, 1939, in Mangum, Oklahoma, daughter of Luther E. and Lotus Jones Nelson. She and Thomas Jenkinson were married on February 14, 1959, and two children were born to their union. On January 4, 1975, she...

Bonnie Lee Bragg

Bonnie Lee Bragg

Dec 29, 2024

Bonnie Lee Bragg, 72, of Jackson passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her home. She was born March 23, 1952, to Garland and Rosalie Davis Sanders. Bonnie was adopted in 1957 by her maternal grandparents Wade and Florence Castleman. Loving survivors include her three daughters, Christina (Dan) Luker, Tonya (Zachary Priest) Mallory and Angelia (Craig) Schuessler; 10 grandchildren;...

Robert "Bob" S. Foster

Robert "Bob" S. Foster

Dec 27, 2024

Robert “Bob” S. Foster, 84, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

Bob was born December 16, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, to Charles E. and Helen P. Smith Foster.  Bob was a 1958 graduate of Cape Central High School.  He and Sondra Kay Patrick were married June 17, 1960,...

Vernon Everett Gunnels

Vernon Everett Gunnels

Dec 26, 2024

Pastor Vernon E. Gunnels, Jr., departed this world at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, December 26, 2024, and was transferred to Glory. He was born January 30, 1945, in Oakland, California, to Vernon E. Sr. and Dorothy Mertz Gunnels. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force from January 31, 1963, to January 30, 1967,...

Jane D. (Slinkard)  Klaus

Jane D. (Slinkard) Klaus

Dec 24, 2024

Jane D. Klaus, affectionately remembered as “Grandma Jane”, 93, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau.

Born September 30, 1931, in Allenville, Missouri, to David Guy and Ollie McClain Slinkard, Jane was the youngest of ten children.  She attended Delta High School.

Jane and Willard L. Klaus...

Nancy Janice (Silverblatt)  Globe

Nancy Janice (Silverblatt) Globe

Dec 23, 2024

Nancy Janice Globe, 76, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2024, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape

Girardeau, where she resided the past three years.

Nancy was born February 3, 1948, in St. Louis, to Roy Jack and Jacqueline Rhoda (Feit) Silverblatt.

Nancy was a 1966 graduate of...

Arthur Richard Dye

Arthur Richard Dye

Dec 22, 2024

Arthur 'Richard' Dye, 74, of Wappapello, Missouri passed away Sunday December 22, 2024 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born October 27, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Arthur "Raymond" and Margie Sue Pelts. Richard graduated from Collinsville High School in Collinsville, Illinois. He worked in the Grocery industry for many years, the last 30...

Adrianna Mae (Messmer)  Amelunke

Adrianna Mae (Messmer) Amelunke

Dec 22, 2024

Adrianna Mae Amelunke, 84, of Jackson passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born February 13, 1940, in Scott City, daughter to Martha Messmer. She and Robert Amelunke were married on May 12, 1962. He preceded her in death on March 18, 2003. Adrianna was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She...

Robert J. Heitz

Robert J. Heitz

Dec 21, 2024

Robert "Bob" Joseph Heitz, age 73 of Jackson, died at his home Saturday, December 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 25, 1951, in St. Louis Missouri, to John Heitz and Lovie Yarbrough Heitz. Bob married Janet "Jan" Marie Grayson on September 3, 1971. Bob was a proud Vietnam Veteran who earned a Purple Heart while...

Mark "Doc" Allan Bruhl

Mark "Doc" Allan Bruhl

Dec 21, 2024

Mark “Doc” Allan Bruhl, 61 of Jackson, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO.

He was born July 16,1963 in Cape Girardeau, son of Dallas and Gleeda Ruehling Bruhl.

Mark was recently a truck driver and machine operator at Buchheit’s. He was an avid deer hunter, enjoying fishing...

Larry John Crutsinger, Sr.

Larry John Crutsinger, Sr.

Dec 18, 2024

Larry John Crutsinger Sr., 76, of Oak Ridge, surrounded by his family, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the care of Lutheran Home Hospice at Providence Place in the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.  The family is eternally grateful to the staff for the professional, compassionate care given to Larry during his final days.

Larry was...

Juanita D (Black)  Bolen

Juanita D (Black) Bolen

Dec 16, 2024

Juanita D. Bolen, 89, of Jackson, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born on February 9, 1935, in Brownwood, Missouri, daughter of John Louis and Hazel Sechrest Black. She and William "Bill" Bolen were married November 28, 1953, in Tunica, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on April 11,...

Margaret Catherine (Sebaugh)  Green

Margaret Catherine (Sebaugh) Green

Dec 14, 2024

Margaret “Marge” Catherine Green, 85, left this world suddenly on December 14, 2024.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She was born July 12, 1939, in Daisy, Missouri, to Delos and Elva Sebaugh, and was the middle sibling to Perry and Dodie.  As a teenager, she met her future husband, Lloyd Don Green.   ...

Donald W. Talley

Donald W. Talley

Dec 11, 2024

Donald Willard Talley, 94, of Jackson, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the home of one of his daughters in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by his family.

Don was born July 10, 1930, in Cape Girardeau County to Willard and Della Statler Talley.  He and Lorene Sawyer were married June 4, 1949, in...

Homer Paul Montgomery

Homer Paul Montgomery

Dec 10, 2024

Homer Paul Montgomery, 82, of Jackson passed away December 10, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born February 13, 1942, in Bloomfield, son of Evert "Paul" and Agnes Jewel Rowlett Montgomery. He and Carolyn Sue Henry were married on March 16, 1968, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson. Homer and...

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