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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Cynthia Lynn Holloway

Cynthia Lynn Holloway

Feb 23, 2023

Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Holloway, 60, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her home. She valiantly fought cancer for 6 years. Cindy was born November 1, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, to Ivan D. and Patricia A. Schneider Holloway. Cindy was a 1981 graduate of Jackson High School. She and Jeff Oliver were married April 16, 1983, in...

Evelyn Marie (Smith)  Collins

Evelyn Marie (Smith) Collins

Feb 22, 2023

Evelyn Collins of Oak Ridge, Missouri passed away on Feb 22, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

David Price Mcdowell

David Price Mcdowell

Feb 22, 2023

David Price McDowell, 82, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born November 25, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, son of Chester Lloyd and Virginia "Ruth" Short McDowell. He and Donna Fay Wendel were married at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson on November 13, 1960. David attended...

Rev. Jerry Dee Statler

Rev. Jerry Dee Statler

Feb 21, 2023

Rev. Jerry D. Statler, 91, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Lutheran Home.

Rev. Statler was born September 25, 1931, in Sedgewickville, son of Lloyd and Marie (Hahs) Statler. He and Elizabeth "Betty" Sander were married September 4, 1953, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death on November 25, 1999. He...

Perry Clingingsmith

Perry Clingingsmith

Feb 20, 2023

Perry Clingingsmith, 66, of Oak Ridge, unexpectedly passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home.

He was born April 24, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, to Adrian and Mary Dell Lang Clingingsmith.  He and Carlene Dick were married May 24, 1979, in Nashville, Tennessee.  To their union, Carlene brought her daughter, Rachael, and together they had two...

Rex Riepe

Rex Riepe

Feb 19, 2023

Rex Riepe, 67, of Scott City, MO had his journey on Earth end on Sun, Feb. 19, 2023 at his home. He was born Nov. 2, 1955, in Broseley, MO to the late Carl and Pearl Cornell Riepe. On June 6, 2002, he married his one and only love, Ronnie Phillips. He received His Bachelor's in Sec. Ed. From...

Wernold Lloyd Kassel

Wernold Lloyd Kassel

Feb 19, 2023

Wernold L. Kassel "Cowboy", 88, of Jackson, formerly of Uniontown, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Independence Care Center in Perryville. He was born January 29, 1935, near Uniontown, to August Edward and Lydia Christina Jungclaus Kassel. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown. Wernold was a graduate of Perryville High School. He was...

Mary Ann (Kuntze)  Comstock

Mary Ann (Kuntze) Comstock

Feb 17, 2023

Mary A. Comstock, 74, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Jackson. She was born May 22, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, to Albert William and Iva Rosalee Masters Kuntze. She married Clifford Ray Comstock on April 9, 1972, in Santa Paula, California. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Loving survivors...

Kathryn Werner

Kathryn Werner

Feb 16, 2023

Kathryn "Katie" Werner, 86, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau

She was born August 22, 1936, daughter of Henry Otto and Hedewege "Hattie" (Niederstadt) Petzoldt. She and Wilfred Werner were married August 24, 1957, in Altenburg, MO. He preceded her in death September 23, 2005. Their union was blessed with two...

Resa Lynn (Bennet)  Ervin

Resa Lynn (Bennet) Ervin

Feb 13, 2023

Resa Lynn Ervin, 69, of Jackson, Missouri passed away Monday, 13 February 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center, after a yearlong battle with cancer - surrounded by her loving family. Born on 28 November 1953 in Fulton, Kentucky, to James H. and Martha (Lucille) Bennett. Resa's family moved to Cape Girardeau when she was three. She lived in Cape...

Pamela Kay (Farrow)  Rouggly

Pamela Kay (Farrow) Rouggly

Feb 11, 2023

Pamela Rouggly, 62, of Oriole, MO passed away Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 at her home. Pamela was born October 10, 1960 in Cape Girardeau to Robert and Shirley Allen Farrow. She and Dennis Rouggly were married  March 12, 2000 at their home. Pam grew up in Jackson; she enjoyed traveling and dearly loved her family. She was a devoted...

James Martin Jost

James Martin Jost

Feb 11, 2023

James Martin Jost, 73, of Jackson, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center.

James was born February 28, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Martin and Bessie (Chapman) Jost. He and Doris Holmes were married August 15, 1970, in St. Louis, Missouri. Their union was...

Sue Pewitt

Sue Pewitt

Feb 11, 2023

Sue Pewitt, retired funeral director, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  She passed away at her home in Cape Girardeau.

Sue was born March 19, 1928, in Van Buren, Missouri, to Ray and Dollie Standley.  She and Charles S. “Bud” Pewitt were married December 11, 1949.  They made their home...

Shirley A. (Hartle)  Holmes

Shirley A. (Hartle) Holmes

Feb 9, 2023

Shirley A. Holmes, 89, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Villas of Jackson. She was born December 19, 1933, in Jackson, to Harry R. and Annabelle Wofford Hartle. She married James "Jim" Slinkard. When their only child, Sherry was just eight weeks old, Jim was tragically killed in a logging accident. Shirley found new happiness...

Laurel Ackman

Laurel Ackman

Feb 8, 2023

Laurel L. Ackman, 100 of Herculaneum, Missouri and formerly of Jackson passed away at her daughter's home in Herculaneum. She was born December 25, 1922 in Grand Junction Colorado, the daughter of John Edward and Permilia "Pearl" Draper Hickman. Laurel married Arnis Pearl "A.P.' Ackman October 20, 1942. He preceded her in death July 27, 1987. She was a...

Delwain Meyr

Delwain Meyr

Feb 5, 2023

Delwain Meyr, 57 of Friedheim, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born December 4, 1965, in St. Louis, Missouri son of Dean and Delores Detjen Meyr. Delwain was a 1985 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He enjoyed farming from the time he was a kid and worked for Buchheits...

Richard Lee Dix

Richard Lee Dix

Feb 3, 2023

Richard Lee Dix, age 75, of Jackson and formerly of Irondale, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home. He was born October 31, 1947 near Bonne Terre, Missouri the son of Vernon Lee and Jennie Orzel Dix. Richard married Lois "Elaine" Lawson McClain February 5, 1982. Richard was a graduate of Leadwood High School in Leadwood,...

Nelta M. (Smith)  Haupt

Nelta M. (Smith) Haupt

Feb 3, 2023

Nelta Marie Haupt, 74, of Millersville, passed away, Friday, February 3, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

The youngest of five children, Nelta was born March 3, 1948, near Millersville, Mo., to Lloyd L. and Sarah J. (Smith) Smith.  She and Loy Denzil Haupt were married June 25, 1976 at Caney Fork Baptist Church near Oak...

Paul Eugene Wichern

Paul Eugene Wichern

Feb 1, 2023

Paul Eugene Wichern, 87, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Paul was born January 18, 1936, in Altenburg, son of the late Oscar and Meta (Lichtenegger) Wichern. He and Jeanette Ruehling were married June 10, 1961, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, Missouri. He was a previous member of Immanual Lutheran...

Karen Jean (Washburn)  Baker

Karen Jean (Washburn) Baker

Jan 30, 2023

Karen Jean Baker, 77, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Chateau Girardeau.

Karen was born June 20, 1945, in Peoria, IL., daughter of Charles W. and Hazel (Fulk) Washburn Jr. She and Medford "Med" Lee Baker were married January 6, 1967 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2022....

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