Janet Lynne Lakner
Jan 5, 2026
Janet Lynne Lakner, 71, of Jackson passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home in St. Louis.
She was born June 3, 1954, in Jackson, Missouri, to Robert and Phyllis Koeppel Vinyard. She and Dennis Lakner were married on September 8, 1984, in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri.
Janet was a 1972 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Sedilia. She worked for...
Wanda Lee Wilke
Jan 3, 2026
Wanda Lee Wilke, 88 of Millersville, MO, passed away Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at her home. She was born on Sunday, February 21st, 1937, in Sedgewickville, MO to Grealey P. and Pearl Pulliam Statler.
Wanda and Paul Dean Wilke were married December 10, 1955, at Sedgewickville Methodist Church. Paul precedes her in death.
She graduated from Patton High School in 1955. After...
John E Crites
Jan 2, 2026
John Enos Crites passed away peacefully at the age of 99, on January 2, 2026.
John was born in Zalma, Missouri, on December 28, 1926, to William Enos and Mamie Brown Crites. Shortly after his birth, his mother passed away, and he was raised by his paternal uncle, Avery (Sadie) Rosewell Crites, whom he affectionately called “Pops”.
As a youth he loved...
Clara Thompson Traxler
Jan 2, 2026
Clara Thompson Traxler, 81 of Jackson, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born April 23rd, 1944, in El Centro, California, to Richard M. Smith and Kate Smith.
Clara graduated from Sikeston Senior High in 1962 and then furthered her education at Missouri Valley College where she majored in Elementary Education, graduating in 1965.
She...
Bernard W Kluesner
Dec 31, 2025
Bernard William Kluesner, age 90, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.
He was born October 30, 1935, in Oran, Missouri, the son of Joseph David and Anna Mae Marie (Reischman) Kluesner. Bernard married the love of his life, Dorothy M. Morie, on October 1, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...
Randy Robert Seabaugh
Dec 31, 2025
Randy R. Seabaugh, 63, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home near Cape Girardeau.
Randy was born August 6, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, to James “Bob” and Dorothy (Heise) Seabaugh. He was a 1980 graduate of Cape Central High School. He and Emma Monroe were married September 7, 1991, at the Jackson Church of Christ. Two...
June McCrory
Dec 30, 2025
June McCrory, 81, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Chateau Girardeau.
She was born January 15, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Anne Beck Ward.
June earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education from Southeast Missouri State University. She later attained her Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Southern California. June dedicated...
David Crockett Blankinship
Dec 29, 2025
David Crockett Blankinship, age 84, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Missouri State Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.
David was born on June 15, 1941, near Canalou, Missouri, the son of Conliff C. and Ruby C. Lucy Blankinship Sr. He was united in marriage to Doris Ann Duffey on June 1, 1963, at the Church...
Clarence Martin Allen
Dec 29, 2025
Clarence M. “Martin” Allen, 87, of Daisy, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau.
Martin was born March 3, 1938, in Jackson, to Clarence and Noma Crites Allen. He was a 1957 graduate of Patton High School. He and Wilma J. “Joletta” Cook were married August 1, 1958. The couple made...
Shauna Marie Fann
Dec 27, 2025
Shauna Marie Fann, 55, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her home in Jackson. She was born January 9, 1970, in Chaffee, Missouri, to Gary, D Fann and Zettie Smith. At the age of 21, Shauna was severely injured in an automobile accident. Extensive injuries from the accident left her to cope with physical challenges for the rest of...
Pauline Marie Allers
Dec 26, 2025
Pauline Marie Allers, 83, of Altenburg, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Perry in Perryville, Missouri.
Born October 24, 1942, in Perry County, Missouri, to Reinhold M. and Irene Erna (Schilling) Schirmer, Pauline was an only child.
Pauline was baptized November 8, 1942, and confirmed April 14, 1957, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. She and Charles Allers were...
Mary Louise Williams
Dec 26, 2025
Mary Louise Williams, age 95, of Jackson passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri.
Mary was born October 23, 1930 near the Hildebrand Community in Cape Girardeau County, the beloved daughter of Ferdinand and Mary Bequette Kester.
She married Billy Robert Williams on April 7, 1950. He died March 14, 1988.
A longtime resident of Jackson,...
Charles Alan Graff
Dec 21, 2025
Charles Alan Graff, 72, of Jackson died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Southeast. He was born March 5, 1953, in Cape Girardeau to John and Iris Sander Graff. Charles was known for his warm heart and dedication to his country.
Charles graduated from Scott City High School in 1971.
A proud veteran, he served in the U.S Army from 1972...
Margaret F Loos
Dec 21, 2025
Margaret “Margie” Fay Loos, 86, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau.
She was born June 15, 1939, in Perryville, Missouri, to Lonnie and Lucilla Fay (Miles) Zahner. She and Richard “Dick” Lloyd Loos were married November 5, 1977. They had been married nearly 44 years when Dick passed away November 3,...
Janet C Wilson
Dec 16, 2025
Janet Charlotte Wilson, 78, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home north of Jackson.
She was born January 1, 1947, in Pasadena, California, the daughter of Dwayne and Lois Polen Fairchild.
On December 8, 1969, she married Tommy “Joe” Wilson.
Janet was a graduate of Reeds Spring High School in Reeds Spring, Missouri. Following their marriage, Janet and...
Suzanne G. Elliott
Dec 15, 2025
Suzanne G. Kemerer Elliott, 72, of Jackson, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born September 16, 1953, in St Louis, to Clarence G. “Glenn” Kemerer and Doris Spitzfaden Kemerer. She and Thomas E. Elliott were married February 24, 1974, in Festus Mo. He preceded her in death after nearly 50 years of...
Jeanne Holley
Dec 14, 2025
Frances “Jeanne” Holley, 88, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at her home.
She was born November 17, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, daughter of Earle Martin and Eunice Patricia Geren Johnsen. She married William Holley on July 17, 1973. He passed on January 20, 2025.
Jeanne's greatest pride was in the work she did at the Missouri Veterans’ office.
Loving...
James "Jamie" M. Malugen
Dec 12, 2025
James “Jamie” M. Malugen, 54, of Jackson, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.
He was born August 27, 1971, in Potosi, Missouri, to James and Carolyn (Ferrell) Malugen.
Jamie was a 1990 graduate of Potosi High School and subsequently graduated from the Mineral Area Law Enforcement Academy in 1996. His interest in public service protection began at an early age, in Potosi,...
Michael R. Rodgers
Dec 10, 2025
Michael Ray Rodgers, 73, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on Friday, July 11th, 1952, to the late Freeman Rodgers and Ola Mae Essex in Villa Ridge, Illinois. Michael's life was marked by dedicated service, love for his family, and a spirit that touched all who...
Raymond Lee Moore
Dec 10, 2025
Raymond “Ray” Lee Moore passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born on February 25, 1938, in Millersville, Missouri, to Verda Loos Moore and Truman Moore.
A proud graduate of Jackson High School’s Class of 1955, Ray went on to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army in January...
