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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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Linda Louise (Trousdale)  Parks

Linda Louise (Trousdale) Parks

Sep 28, 2024

Linda Louise Parks, 77, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Aspire Nursing Home in Advance, Missouri.

She was born December 28, 1946, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Donald and Genevieve Trousdale Ozment. She attended elementary school in Sikeston and was a 1965 graduate of Cape Central High School. She and Richard J. "Joe" Parks were...

Terry Orville Ahrens

Terry Orville Ahrens

Sep 23, 2024

Terry Orville Ahrens, 56, of Greenville, Alabama, formerly of Jackson, passed away Monday,

September 23, 2024. Terry suffered fatal injuries from a tragic accident in Nashville, Tennessee, while waiting for his truck to be loaded.

The third of four children, Terry was born October 24, 1967, in Cape Girardeau, to Orville and Nora Proffer Ahrens....

Keith Lloyd Schattauer

Keith Lloyd Schattauer

Sep 23, 2024

Keith Lloyd Schattauer, 67, formerly of Pocahontas, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis.

He was born August 30, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, to Lloyd A. and Erna Meyr Schattauer.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pocahontas.

Keith never met a stranger.  Though...

Truman H Smith

Truman H Smith

Sep 21, 2024

Truman Smith, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born in Sunshine, AR on the second of July 1942 to the late Arlie and Jennie (Smith) Smith. Truman married Ruth Brantly on June 3, 1961, in Hot Springs, AR Truman retired from Southeast Missouri State University after...

Ella Mae (Scholz)  Amelunke

Ella Mae (Scholz) Amelunke

Sep 19, 2024

Ella Mae Amelunke, 83, of Whitewater passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Advance Assisted Living in Advance, Mo. She was born January 15, 1941, in Whitewater, daughter of Leonard and Lucille Chapman Scholz. She and Charles Amelunke were married April 5, 1961. Loving survivors include her husband, Charles Amelunke of Whitewater; son Randy Amelunke of Cape Girardeau; siblings,...

Robert H. Beussink, Jr.

Robert H. Beussink, Jr.

Sep 18, 2024

Robert H. “Bob” Beussink Jr., 73, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 21, 1951, in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, to Robert H. Sr. and Evelyn Marie Nenninger Beussink.  He and Nanette Kupferer were married November 20, 1971, at St. Justin the Martyr Church in...

Ronda Kay (Tarr)  Ertman

Ronda Kay (Tarr) Ertman

Sep 17, 2024

Ronda Kay Ertman, 75, of rural Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born November 15, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, to Alonzo and Mary Hines Tarr. Ronda worked 14 years at Lenco in Jackson. In 2005, she retired from Procter & Gamble after 22 years of service. Ronda liked being outdoors, mowing, weed eating, and gardening flowers....

Leroy Kuehn

Leroy Kuehn

Sep 16, 2024

William "Leroy" Kuehn, 65, of Jackson passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at his home. He was born October 19, 1958, in Cape Girardeau, son of William "Bill" and Mary Ann Conley Kuehn. He and Amber Haertling were married September 2, 1995. Leroy was a 1978 Jackson High School graduate. He worked for 19 years at Ceramo. In retirement...

Elmer Marvin Koenig

Elmer Marvin Koenig

Sep 15, 2024

Elmer Marvin Koenig, 82, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

He was born November 10, 1941, in Farrar, Missouri, to Reinhold and Marie Luehrs Koenig.  He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar and was a 1959 graduate of Perryville High School.

He and Donna Faye Sievers were married August...

Louise (Betts)  Simmons

Louise (Betts) Simmons

Sep 11, 2024

Louise Betts Simmons, 95, of St. Louis and formerly of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born July 2, 1929, in Bonnerdale, Arkansas, daughter of Robert C. and Elsie Rasberry Betts. She was the third of twelve children. Louise married Harold L. Simmons on May 8, 1952, in...

Joseph A. Schlosser

Joseph A. Schlosser

Sep 11, 2024

Joseph A. Schlosser, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2024 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born January 10, 1942 in Randles, MO to the late August John and Lizzie Menz Schlosser. He and Patricia Waldmann were married on August 31, 1979, in Cape Girardeau. After graduating from Oran High School in...

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...

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