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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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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...

June (Kurre)  Oehl

June (Kurre) Oehl

Jul 22, 2024

Elda June Oehl, 86, of Friedheim, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home.

Born June 28, 1938, in Daisy, Missouri, to Alonzo Eric and Ella Elsie Hobeck Kurre, June was the oldest of three children. She was a 1956 graduate of Oak Ridge High School and served as class president.

She was baptized...

Michael Eugene Sides

Michael Eugene Sides

Jul 22, 2024

Michael "Mike" Eugene Sides, 79, of Jackson passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born September 6, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Clyde Hansel and Winifred Golden Sides. He and Margaret Marie Clayton were married on October 16, 1966. She passed away on November 21, 2017. Mike...

Joyce Louise (Calvert)  Stinson

Joyce Louise (Calvert) Stinson

Jul 22, 2024

Joyce Louise Stinson, 88, of Jackson passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. She was born November 6, 1935, in Gosnell Arkansas, daughter of the late Lucian Foster and Minnie Bell Powers Calvert. She and Carl Stinson were married May 21, 1954. They had been married nearly 62 years when Carl passed away...

Jeanette (Kimbel)  Farrow

Jeanette (Kimbel) Farrow

Jul 16, 2024

Jeanette Farrow, 83, of Pocahontas, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home.

Born July 22, 1940, in Cape Girardeau County, to Benjamin and Sybil “Marie” Carmack Kimbel.

Jeanette and John W. Farrow were married October 11, 1960, in Cape Girardeau.  They had been married 58 years when John passed away January 19, 2019....

Robert "Bob" Ray Lohman

Robert "Bob" Ray Lohman

Jul 15, 2024

Robert Ray "Bob" Lohman, 77, of Jackson passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home. He was born August 13, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, son of Wilbert "Wib" and Anna Dean Riemann Lohman. He and Debra Montgomery were married on March 2, 1975, and then remarried on June 20, 2007. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Jackson High...

Rev. Gerald Lynne Turner

Rev. Gerald Lynne Turner

Jul 11, 2024

Rev. Gerald L. “Jerry” Turner, 91, of Marble Hill, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born January 2, 1933, in Shelby County, Missouri, to Wade G. and Naoma Mae Bruce Turner.  Jerry was a 1950 graduate of Shelbina (Missouri) High School.

Jerry was inducted...

Valeria Ella Dine (Zoellner)  Tuschhoff

Valeria Ella Dine (Zoellner) Tuschhoff

Jul 11, 2024

Valeria E. "Val" Tuschhoff, age 89 of Jackson, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

She was born November 28, 1934, the daughter of Gustave William and Mathilda Pohlman Zoellner. Val married Norman Gene Tuschhoff July 18, 1953, in Altenburg, Missouri. He died May 19, 2013.

Val attended the...

Fred Hiram Craft

Fred Hiram Craft

Jul 11, 2024

Fred H. Craft passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born September 8, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, MO, son of Junior and Laura Medlock Craft. He and Julia Brunke were married on May 1, 1976, at New Bethel Baptist Church near Pocahontas, MO. Fred was a 1973 graduate...

Michael Keith "Mike" Waller

Michael Keith "Mike" Waller

Jul 10, 2024

Michael Keith "Mike" Waller, affectionately known as "Walley" passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Born November 26, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to William C. and Vivian E. McPeters Waller, Mike was the youngest of four sons. Shortly after Mike's birth, the family moved to Patton, Missouri.

Mike enjoyed...

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