John Svendsen
Aug 15, 2026
John Warren Svendsen, age 51, of Cape Girardeau, passed away, Saturday August 15, 2026 in his home. He was born December 22, 1974 in Hollywood California to the late Dennis and Johnnie Svendsen. He met Judith Robertson in Fairfield, California and were married June 24, 1995.
A humble, simple man, who had a love of music (classic Rock), history, and especially...
Terri Lea Berkbigler
Aug 15, 2026
Terri Lea Berkbigler, age 37, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home in Friedheim, MO.
On May 20, 1989, in Cape Girardeau, MO she was born to Terry and Lanitta Hogan Berkbigler.
Terri was a bright and beautiful soul; she knew the lyrics to almost every song and a movie quote ready for any conversation.
She was a veterinary technician...
Ronald Lee Koehler
Aug 15, 2026
Ronald Lee Koehler, age 82, passed away on Saturday, August 15,2026 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On March 4,1944 in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to the late Charles “Bud” and Gusta Wedekind Koehler.
Ronald married his best friend, Norma Jean Deimund on February 11, 1966, and she preceded him in death on March 9, 2021.
Ronald...
Ronnie Beck
Aug 14, 2026
Lt. Ronnie L. Beck, age 84, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Hubble Creek Care Facility in Jackson, MO.
On November 15, 1941, in Hayti, MO he was born to the late Elmer and Mary Waldron Beck.
Ronnie married Esther Henson on April 17, 2009, in Centerville, TN.
Ronnie was a retired Lieutenant with the Missouri State Highway Patrol where he...
Gilbert "Gib" Urhahn
Aug 13, 2026
Gilbert Gregory Urhahn, 91, of Jackson, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on March 6, 1935, on a farm near Sikeston, MO to the late Matthew and Magdalen (Berghoff) Urhahn.
He grew up in Cape Girardeau, where his family owned a restaurant. He spent his early years helping...
Ted "Teddy Bear" Farrow
Aug 13, 2026
Ted William “Teddy Bear” Farrow, age 68, passed away surrounded by family at his home on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Jackson, MO.
On October 5, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to John and Fannie Abernathy Farrow.
Ted was a lifelong timber cutter, who continued to carry on his family’s business of timber cutting until his retirement. He was...
Naida Wills
Aug 11, 2026
Naida I. Wills, 81, of Millersville, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Chateau Girardeau. She was born to the late Lloyd and Sarah Smith. She married the love of her life, Adrain Wills on August 8, 1964 at Caney Fork Baptist Church in Millersville, MO.
She was proud homemaker and exceptional cook. Known to made the best fried...
Mamie Gibbs
Aug 10, 2026
Mamie E. Gibbs, age 95, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Cape Town Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On September 2, 1930, in Jackson, MO, she was born to the late Emery and Bessie Masters Slinkard.
Mamie married the love of her life John L. Gibbs on July 23, 1948, in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Gibbs preceded her in death...
Howard Overbeck
Aug 9, 2026
Howard William Overbeck, 88, of Gordonville, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2026.
He was born to the late Edwin Overbeck and Anna (Sprengel) Overbeck in Gordonville, MO. On March 23, 1963 he was married to Christine Duren at Zion Methodist Church in Gordonville, MO.
Howard loved the outdoors and found joy in fishing, gardening, cooking and time spent with his family....
Keithan Easter
Aug 7, 2026
Keithan David Easter, age 60, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On November 6, 1965, in Tamms, IL he was born to the late Jackie and Marilyn Wood Easter.
Keithan was an electrical technician for Hart Electric before his health forced him into retirement.
He is survived by his son, Cody Easter of Mary Ether,...
Daniel R Nenninger
Aug 4, 2026
Daniel Raymond Nenninger, 89, passed away peacefully at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on August 4th, 2026.
Born on November 11th, 1936 to the late Vernon and Lillian (Hayger) Nenninger in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
On September 3rd, 1956 he married the love of his life, MaryAnn (Aug) Nenninger. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Daniel...
Allan Jerome Ponder
Aug 3, 2026
Allan Jerome Ponder, 73, passed away Monday, August 3rd, 2026 in Jackson, Missouri, at Hubble Creek.
He was born June 10th, 1953 in Perryville, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Berkbigler) Ponder.
Allan enjoyed boating and fishing. When Allan wasn’t trucking driving, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving children; Cassie Thompson,...
Ronald Thoedore Lorenz
Aug 1, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Theodore Lorenz, age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, at his home in Jackson, Missouri. His beloved wife Debra was at his side.
He was born on the South Side of Chicago to the late Raymond W. Lorenz and Olga (Hagel) Lorenz on April 9th, 1936. He lived in too many places to...
Betty R Hanselmann
Aug 1, 2026
Betty Ruth Hanselmann, age 88, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 1, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 12, 1937, to Alt Felty and Ethel (Barks) Felty in Cape Girardeau, MO.
After graduating from Jackson High School, Betty received a business degree from Metro Business College in Cape Girardeau, MO. She worked at Missouri Utilities in Cape...
Mildred Smith
Jul 31, 2026
Mildred Elizabeth Smith, age 100, passed away Friday night, July 31, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 22, 1925, to Fred Green and Amy Leadbetter Green in St. Louis, MO.
After graduating from Roosevelt High School, Mildred worked as a telephone operator in Long Beach, CA until she met the love of her life Bill Smith. She...
David Wayne Schwab
Jul 30, 2026
David Wayne Schwab, 83, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Chateau Girardeau, a Cape Girardeau care facility.
He was born February 8, 1943, in Cape Girardeau County, the son of Otto and Elsie Schwab. He was a 1961 graduate of Jackson High School and served in the Army National Guard from 1963 to 1969.
David married Phyllis Froggatt on...
James R. Hauenschild
Jul 23, 2026
James R. “Jim” Hauenschild, age 74, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by family in Mascoutah, IL.
On February 21, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to the late August and Hilda Lange Hauenschild.
After graduating high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 6, 1970. He proudly served his country...
Carl Scott Bollinger
Jul 23, 2026
Carl “Scott” Bollinger, age 54, of Jackson, MO, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of Thursday, July 23, 2026, with his wife and best friend, Saundra, by his side. Scott was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and son.
Scott was born on August 4, 1971, in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Carl James and Janet Proffer Bollinger. After...
Edward J. “BUD” Fellows
Jul 19, 2026
Edward J. “Bud” Fellows, 95, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Jackson, at the home of his son.
He was born January 3, 1931, in St. Louis, to John E. and Mary E. Statler Fellows, and his home church was the Whitewater Presbyterian Church near Lixville. He was a 1948 graduate of Beaumont High School in St. Louis. He then...
Janet Etta Schuette
Jul 13, 2026
Janet Etta Schuette, 85, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born Feb. 8, 1941, in Jackson to Paul and Verna Neislein Myers.
She graduated from Jackson High School in 1959, and married her high school sweetheart, Jerry L. Schuette, on Aug. 17, 1959.
She retired from Southeast Hospital after 26 years of service...
