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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Jack Lee Byrd

Jack Lee Byrd

Aug 2, 2023

Jack Lee Byrd was born on a farm in the Oak Ridge Community, Feb. 27, 1932, to William and Ethel (Lloyd) Byrd. He grew up farming with his father, and attended Stroder Branch, Clippard and Oak Ridge grade schools. He attended Jackson High School where he played fullback on the football team and graduated in 1950. He also attended...

Milton C. Kasten

Milton C. Kasten

Aug 2, 2023

Milton C. Kasten, 96, of Jackson, passed away peacefully, August 2, 2023, at the age of 96, at Chateau Girardeau.

Milton was born December 14, 1926, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Oscar W. and Ella Lydia (Neumeyer) Kasten.

His family moved numerous times during his education. He attended seven schools, starting September 1932 at Goshen...

Charles William "Bill" Myers

Charles William "Bill" Myers

Aug 1, 2023

Charles "Bill" Myers, age 77, of Jackson and formerly of Willow Springs, Missouri. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Cape Girardeau surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born on Dec. 11, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, and grew up in Oak Ridge.

He is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Hester Myers; his brother, Dr. Donald Dean...

Danny James Copeland

Danny James Copeland

Jul 31, 2023

Danny James Copeland, 70, of Jackson passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at his home. He was born April 8, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, son of Henry and Oma Eudy Copeland. He and Juanita Williams were married June 5, 1976, in Jackson. Loving survivors include his wife of 47 years, Juanita Copeland, a son, Bryan (Tara) Copeland of Texas,...

Vera D. (Morton)  Hager

Vera D. (Morton) Hager

Jul 30, 2023

Vera D. Hager, 97, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born June 30, 1926, in Cape Girardeau County, to Reuel H. and Nora Dell Swan Morton. She and Kenneth D. Hager were married August 1, 1947, in Jackson. They had been married 50 years when Kenneth...

Dorothy May (Reed)  O'Neal

Dorothy May (Reed) O'Neal

Jul 26, 2023

Dorothy May O'Neal, 91, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Villas of Jackson.

Dorothy was born January 15, 1932, in Tunica, Louisiana, daughter of the late Charles and Ellade Ervin Reed. She first married Joel L. Jones, in 1949. She then married Joe M. O'Neal on September 23, 1989, in Cape Girardeau. He...

David Joseph Beussink

David Joseph Beussink

Jul 24, 2023

David Joseph Beussink, 80, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born August 1, 1942, in Leopold, Missouri, to Anthony and Mary Arnzen Beussink. He and Judy F. Elfrink were married August 17, 1963, in Portageville, Missouri. David was employed as a Carpenter for many years with Seabaugh Construction in...

Blanche Betty (Schweain)  Rohmann

Blanche Betty (Schweain) Rohmann

Jul 21, 2023

Blanche "Betty" Rohmann, 96, of Jackson, formerly of Chicago,IL and Scranton, PA, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born December 6, 1926, in St. Louis, daughter of Riley J. and Mayme Wallace Schweain. She married John Rohmann in 1957 in Chicago, IL. He passed away in 2004.

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Deborah Fern (Ford)  Seesing

Deborah Fern (Ford) Seesing

Jul 19, 2023

Deborah Fern Seesing, 67, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her residence. She was born November 9, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, to Carl Ford and Delores Revelle Hahn. She and Paul "Chip" Seesing were married July 25, 1992, in Cape Girardeau. Debbie grew up in Cape Girardeau, graduating from Central High School and working a...

Russell Warren Polen

Russell Warren Polen

Jul 19, 2023

Russell W. Polen, 85, of Jackson, MO passed away on July 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Russell was born on June 23, 1938, to Russell H. and Esther Polen in Peoria, IL. He married Velma Parsons on May 10, 1964. Russell retired from the Crane Company in 1991 after 26 years of service as a welder....

Toby Joseph Globe

Toby Joseph Globe

Jul 18, 2023

Toby Joseph Globe, 80, formerly of Brentwood, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Villas of Jackson, where he was a resident of three and a half years. Toby's death resulted from complications of Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.

Toby was born June 12, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Harry Glembocki and Sarah Rose Margolis Globe,...

Dennis Gene Smith

Dennis Gene Smith

Jul 16, 2023

Dennis Gene Smith, age 70, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Aspire Senior Living Center in Advance, Missouri.

He was born January 29, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, the son of Fletcher and Edna Marie Lincoln Smith.

Dennis attended the Cape Girardeau Public Schools. He had worked at the former Florsheim...

Phyllis N. Limbaugh

Phyllis N. Limbaugh

Jul 13, 2023

Phyllis N. Limbaugh, 89, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her home.

She was born November 28, 1933, in Pocahontas, Missouri, to Leo G. and Adabelle Hintman Reisenbichler Sr. Phyllis was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, also the church of her lifelong membership, and marriage. She was an 8th grade...

John T. Ruester

John T. Ruester

Jul 8, 2023

John Theodore Ruester, 87, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Jackson, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 8, 2023. With his loving family by his side, he passed away at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born April 15, 1936, to Theodore and Edna Steinheimer Ruester in Marissa, Illinois.

John was...

Marion L (Smith)  Hyson

Marion L (Smith) Hyson

Jul 4, 2023

Marion L. Hyson, 91, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at The Arbors Capetown in Cape Girardeau.

She was born February 15, 1932 in Whitewater, Missouri, daughter of Walter D. and Bessie Ann Green Smith. She married Michael F. Hyson, the love of her life on January 7, 1956 in Cape Girardeau. He passed away...

Albert "Al" Joseph Zimmer

Albert "Al" Joseph Zimmer

Jul 4, 2023

Albert “Al” Joseph Zimmer, 81, of Patton passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born February 17, 1942, in Munich, Germany, son of Joseph and Lieselotte “Lotte” Kleinschmidt Zimmer. He and Linda Joyce Mayfield were united in marriage on July 29, 1967, in Belleville, Illinois. She survives.

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Tamra (Smith)  Moore

Tamra (Smith) Moore

Jul 1, 2023

Tamra Marie Moore, 56, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 2, 1967 in Canton, Ohio, daughter of Charles Lynn and Laura Helen Brotherton Smith She and Adam Moore were married May 10, 2022 in Oak Ridge. Tamra was a graduate of Scott City. She...

Sara Rose (Propst)  Turner

Sara Rose (Propst) Turner

Jun 30, 2023

Sara Rose Turner, 90, of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson.

She was born September 26, 1932, in Cape Girardeau, to Stephen and Maim Howard Propst.  She was a graduate of Jackson High School.

Sara and James Turner were married March 5, 1955, in Jackson.  Their...

John H. Johannes

John H. Johannes

Jun 27, 2023

John H. Johannes, 77, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the Missouri Veterans Home, in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born August 10, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, to John “Milton” and Emilie (Holekamp) Johannes.  He and Joanna (Dilling) Johannes were married August 19, 1967, in St. Louis.  Two children were born to their...

Scarlett Summer Rose

Scarlett Summer Rose

Jun 27, 2023

Scarlett Summer Rose, 24, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home.

She was born June 22, 1999, in St. Louis, daughter of Daniel E. and Robin Israel Rose.

Scarlett was born early and struggled with her disability, but that did not slow her down. She graduated from Bridgeway Academy in 2017....

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