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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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...

Steve Rhodes

Steve Rhodes

Dec 7, 2024

William Steven Rhodes, age 71 of Jackson passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

Steve was born in Cape Girardeau December 17, 1952, the son of William “Harry” and Elma “Lucille” Proffer Rhodes. He married the love of his life, Laurel Hildebrand, on November 15, 1975.

Steve graduated from Delta...

Jack Leon (Powell)  Powell

Jack Leon (Powell) Powell

Dec 1, 2024

Jack L. Powell, 82 formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday December 1, 2024 at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri. Jack was born July 10, 1942 in Salina, Kansas the son of John Joseph "Pops" and Carmen Edna Fuller Powell. He and Sheila Matthews were married August 27, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jack worked as a...

Lyndall L. Liley

Lyndall L. Liley

Nov 30, 2024

Lyndall Ledo Liley, 98, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau.

Lyndall was born on April 1, 1926, in Grassy, Missouri to William “Wild Bill” and Leona Adeline “Addie” Gatlin Liley.  As a child, he attended Gregory School in rural Bollinger County.

Lyndall was inducted in the...

Glenda Marie (Propst)  Gohn

Glenda Marie (Propst) Gohn

Nov 28, 2024

Glenda Marie Gohn, 94, of Jackson passed away November 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 20, 1930, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Troy and Lunda Hartle Propst. She and David Gohn were married on August 3, 1952, in Cape Girardeau. Glenda was a 1948 graduate of Cape Central High School. She worked for Jackson Exchange...

Thomas Joseph Matthews

Thomas Joseph Matthews

Nov 27, 2024

Thomas Joseph Matthews II, 63, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast. He was born September 21, 1961, in Knob Noster, Missouri, son of Thomas Joseph and Bertha Ellen Stinnett Matthews I, Joe was the oldest of four siblings. Joe's earlier years were spent in Missouri, followed by a move to the Houston,...

Melvin R Campbell

Melvin R Campbell

Nov 26, 2024

Melvin Ray "Sonny" Campbell, 79, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson, Missouri.

He was born July 14, 1945, near Wardell, Missouri, to Samuel Sr. and Georgianna Murry Campbell. In his teenage years, Sonny accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He attended high school in Portageville and...

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