Obituaries

Apr 1, 2022

Zerma Ann Masters, age 94 of Gordonville, passed away peacefully Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Chateau Girardeau Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Zerma was able to live in her home until just a week prior to her move to Chateau. On the day of her passing, she woke up feeling well and was able to enjoy her favorite...

Mar 31, 2022

Larry D. Johnson, 67, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born November 29, 1954, in New Madrid, Missouri, to Roy Alvin and Mary Brewer Johnson.

Larry served in the U.S. Army.  He was a welder, working several years at ARI in Jackson.

His...

Mar 28, 2022

Anna L. Vandiver, 90, of Jackson, went to her heavenly home Monday, March 28, 2022.

Ann was born January 23, 1932, to Percy and Rosetta Hutchings Reddick in Cantwell, Missouri. She and Norman Vandiver were married April 17, 1948.  Three children were born to their union.  Ann particularly enjoyed dancing and one of her fondest memories is...

Mar 27, 2022

Holly Jean Drum peacefully passed away on March 27, 2022.

She was born October 19, 1967, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Calvin Cleveland and Dorothy Bangert Phillips. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.

Holly grew up in Jackson, Missouri.   She and Ralph Drum, Jr. were married May 18, 1991,...

Mar 24, 2022

Scott A. De Weese, 51, of Daisy passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home in Daisy. He was born February 25, 1971 in Jacksonville, Illinois, son of Ron and Marsha Ruch De Weesse.

Scott was a graduate from Southeast Highschool in Springfield, Illinois. He worked in flooring installation. Scott was an avid fisherman, hunter and...

Mar 18, 2022

Retha Mae McManus, 84, of Delta, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at her home.

She was born April 18, 1937, to Henry and Lola (Kemp) Ballew in Williamsville, Missouri.  Retha was saved July 4, 1954, at Second Baptist Church in Fredericktown, serving several years as a Sunday School teacher and VBS leader.  She and Bobby Dean...

Mar 16, 2022

Harley Vance Combs, the son of Harley Lester and Susie Swift Combs, was born March 2, 1925, in Redding, Iowa. He was joyfully welcomed to his heavenly home by his Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Cape Girardeau. He was educated in the public schools of Benton, Mount Ayr and Redding, Iowa. He graduated as salutatorian of...

Mar 16, 2022

Cheryl Denise Sides, 66, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Southeast Hospital.

Cheryl was born May 18, 1955, to Dale Penny and Patty “Pat” (Hawkins) Brooks.  She and Terry Sides were married November 16, 1974, at New McKendree Church in Jackson.

Cheryl enjoyed camping, rides on the side by side, and shopping. ...

Mar 15, 2022

Robert Charles "Bob" King, age 75, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born January 20, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Howard V. and Katherine R. Headrick King. He married Terry Lee Minner on May 11, 1967. Bob was a 1965 graduate of Jackson High School....

Mar 12, 2022

Gregory J. Pleimann, 77, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born March 3, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Walter and Amalia Pleimann. He and Nancy Adams were married November 11, 1966. Greg moved to the area in 1973 to work at St. Francis Medical Center as the Chief Financial Officer,...

Mar 12, 2022

Aaron Ray Lange, 72, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Aaron was born December 11, 1949, to Paul and Alma (Ahrens) Lange, in Cape Girardeau. He and Barbara Ann Bugge were married August 16, 1975, in Normal, Illinois. She survives. Aaron was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel in Cape...

Mar 9, 2022

Danny Messer, 68, of Frohna, passed away March 9, 2022, at his home. He was born December 30th, 1953, in Paragould AR, son of Darrel Messer and Ruby Johnson. Danny was a member of the Cape County Cowboy Church, 1972 graduate of Sainte Genevieve High School, was honorably discharged from the Air Force after 8 years, F15 mechanic and...

Mar 8, 2022

Paula Sebastian, 66, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home. She was born Aug. 17, 1955, in Cape Girardeau to James and Evelyn Warner. She and Steve Sebastian were married on Sept. 15, 1991. Paula was a registered nurse, working many years at both Saint Francis Medical Center and Southeast Hospital, retiring from Southeast...

Mar 5, 2022

Otto R. Goehman, 78, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center.

Otto was born December 20, 1943, to Oscar "Pete" and Verna (Duncan) Goehman, in Cape Girardeau. He and Rebecca Rubel were married in 1961 in Corinth, MS. She survives.

He enjoyed fishing and playing guitar. He also...

Mar 2, 2022

Elfrieda Marie Williams, 83, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by family.

Elfrieda was born July 26, 1938, in Jackson, to William A.H. and Ruby A. Fluegge Aufdenberg. Elfrieda was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit (rural Jackson), where she was baptized by Rev....

Feb 26, 2022

Robert Wynn Thomas, 91, of Uniontown, Missouri, passed away, Saturday, February 26, 2022at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born July 13, 1930 in Poultney, Vermont, son of Thomas William and Elizabeth Ann Williams Thomas. He and Joyce Petschke were married August 15, 1959 at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. She passed away April...

Feb 25, 2022

Sally Mae Steuerwald, 59, of Burfordville, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born September 24, 1962, in Stoddard County, the daughter of Henry and Ida Barbee Deimund.

Sally was a 1981 graduate of Oak Ridge High School.

Sally was a dedicated mother...

Feb 25, 2022

Scott K. Schaper, 67, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1954, to Randolph and Grace (Moore) Schaper in Cape Girardeau. Scott was a 1972 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was assigned to the Seabees and served one year in...

Feb 24, 2022

Don Edward Sides, 75, of Jackson passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

He was born October 17, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, son of Wilbert Floyd and Lydia "Mausey" Funke Sides. He and Ruth Kaufman were married July 27, 1985. She survives.

Don attended the Cape County Cowboy Church....

Feb 19, 2022

Gary L. Bomar, 75, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born April 7, 1946, to H.O. and Willie Isabelle (Tindall) Bomar in Parma, Missouri.  He was a 1964 graduate of Bernie High School in Bernie, Missouri.  He and Jeanine Johnson were married August 2,...