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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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Naida Wills

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Wesley Ervin

Robert Wesley Ervin

Jul 13, 2026

Robert “Bob” Wesley Ervin, 72, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home.

He was born December 2, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Loyd Ray Ervin and Wilma Alleen (Shirrell) Ervin.

Bob graduated from Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau and attended one year of college at Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri. In 1975,...

Odis "Junior" Rubel

Odis "Junior" Rubel

Jul 13, 2026

Odis “Junior” E. Rubel, 84, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Villas of Jackson.

He was born on March 30, 1942, in Menfro, Missouri, to Odis A. and Erna M. (Fritsche) Rubel.

Junior attended College High School. He honorably served six years with the 1140th Engineer Battalion of the Missouri National Guard in Jackson and was a...

Greg Hecht

Greg Hecht

Jul 12, 2026

Greg Hecht, 56, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home in Jackson, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of courage, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those he loved most.

He was born September 1, 1969, in Alton, Illinois, to Robert “Bob” and Charlotte Saupe Hecht. He was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg,...

Linda Jane Thompson

Linda Jane Thompson

Jul 12, 2026

Linda Jane Thompson, age 77 of Jackson passed away, Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the Villas of Jackson.

Linda was born October 25, 1948, the daughter of Homer and Lela Stevens Rainwater.

Linda was a graduate of Fox High School in Arnold, Missouri. She worked for River Eagle Distributing Company in Cape Girardeau for many years. She attended New McKendree United Methodist...

Carl James Holmes

Carl James Holmes

Jul 10, 2026

On the morning of July 10, 2026, the world said goodbye to Carl James Holmes, lovingly known as “Papaw”. Born on October 6, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas, Carl’s life was one filled with adventure, music, laughter, and an unwavering love for the people around him.

Although he was born in Arkansas, Carl spent much of his childhood growing up in Chicago,...

Blane Mitchell Milde

Blane Mitchell Milde

Jul 9, 2026

Blane Mitchell Milde, age 45, of Jackson passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026 at his home.

He was born February 10, 1981 in Cape Girardeau to Frank A. Milde Jr and Janet Sue Lilly Milde.

Blane attended school at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Jackson and later Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau. He was a sixth generation farmer and was...

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