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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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Sandy Sue Peek

Sandy Sue Peek

Oct 2, 2022

Sandy “SIS” Sue Peek, 63, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Sunday October 2, 2022 at her home.

She was born December 30, 1958, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of John Ambrose and JoAnna Dee Sachse Peek Jr.

Sandy was a 1977 graduate of Cape Central High School. She attended Cape Metro Business College. She later...

Geneva B. (Seabaugh)  Ruesler

Geneva B. (Seabaugh) Ruesler

Oct 2, 2022

Geneva B. Ruesler, 86, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Chateau Girardeau.

She was born February 24, 1936, in Friedheim, Mo, daughter of Jessie L. and Opal (Crites) Seabaugh. She and Darwin F. Ruesler were married December 23, 1954, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. He preceded her in death August 16, 2000.

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Jerry L. Faber

Jerry L. Faber

Oct 2, 2022

Jerry Lee Faber, 75, of Jackson, Missouri, formerly of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on October 2, 2022 at his home after a difficult battle with cancer.

Jerry was born April 22, 1947 in Amboy, Illinois to Henry and Rosalia Faber.

Jerry earned a doctorate degree in Animal Nutrition from Iowa State University.  He worked for...

Carolyn "June" (Linebarger)  Kelly

Carolyn "June" (Linebarger) Kelly

Sep 23, 2022

J une Kelley, 84, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Landmark Hospital in Cape.

She was born June 30, 1938 in Sedgewickville, MO to the late Everett and Rita Looney Linebarger.  She and Curtis “Skip” Kelley were married November 6, 1955 in Jackson.

June grew up in Sedgewickville and graduated from...

Laura Lee (Shell)  Taber

Laura Lee (Shell) Taber

Sep 23, 2022

Laura Lee Taber, 58, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at her home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born February 25, 1964, in St. Charles, Missouri, to Edward and Margaret Shell.  She and Jack Taber were married September 17, 2005, at the Cape County Park in Cape Girardeau.

Laura’s greatest pleasure was being with loved...

Nelson Virgil Morton

Nelson Virgil Morton

Sep 21, 2022

Nelson V. Morton, 80, formerly of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home in Kampsville, Illinois. He was born October 24, 1941, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Clarence P. and Dorothy Webb Morton. He and Carol Reynolds were married April 22, 1962, in Jackson. They had been married 36 years when Carol passed away September 15,...

Barbara June (Clark)  Hopkins

Barbara June (Clark) Hopkins

Sep 20, 2022

Barbara June Hopkins, 86, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 20,2022 at her residence.

She was born July 5, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Robert Henley and Delsie (Wilson) Clark. She and Loral Hopkins were married June 10, 1955, in Millersville.

Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Jackson High School and was a member...

Kenneth Herbert Kramer

Kenneth Herbert Kramer

Sep 20, 2022

Kenneth Kramer, 72, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at St Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Ken was born January 13, 1950, in Cape to the late Herbert and Wilma Reisenbichler Kramer. He and Cynthia Smith were married June 30, 2001 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. Kenneth grew up on the family dairy farm...

Ann Louise Schamburg

Ann Louise Schamburg

Sep 18, 2022

Ann Louise Schamburg, 64, of Jackson, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 18, 2022, at her home in Jackson.

She was born October 26, 1957, in Perryville, Missouri, to Albert “Aubie” H. and Cletea Mae Tucker Schamburg.

Ann was a family nurse practitioner in Southeast Missouri.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

Lois (Seiler)  Flannery

Lois (Seiler) Flannery

Sep 17, 2022

Glenda Lois Flannery, 79, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born April 29, 1943, near Whitewater, daughter of Ennis W. and Eula Mary Brown Seiler.  She and William Henry “Bill” Flannery were married June 29, 1963, at the Whitewater Methodist Church.   They had been married 52 years...

Belita "Sissy" M. (Myers)  Brammer

Belita "Sissy" M. (Myers) Brammer

Sep 16, 2022

Belita M." Sissy" Brammer, 71, of Jackson passed away September 16, 2022, at her home. She was born March 27, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, daughter of Eugene E. and Eunice L. Eiler Myers. She and Jens Brammer were married June 10, 1989. Belita graduated in 1969 from McCluer High School in Ferguson, Missouri. She received a Bachelor of Science...

Jeanette (Schuette)  Bollinger

Jeanette (Schuette) Bollinger

Sep 15, 2022

E. Jeanette Bollinger, 86, a lifelong resident of Jackson, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau after a long hard fight with health issues for seven years.

The oldest of two children, Jeanette was born February 12, 1936, in Jackson, to Ernest W. and Minnie E. Conder Schuette.  Nearly 10 years...

Donald Ikerman

Donald Ikerman

Sep 14, 2022

Donald Lee Ikerman, age 93, of Perryville passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at his home.

Visitation will be from 9-11 am, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral Service will be at 11 am with Rev. Sam Roethemeyer officiating.

Interment will follow at Cape County...

Suzanne Lee (Jones)  Lewis

Suzanne Lee (Jones) Lewis

Sep 12, 2022

Suzanne Lee Lewis (nee Jones), departed her earthly life on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the age of 80.

Suzanne was born December 22, 1941 the daughter of Clarence Anderson and Frieda Dillingham Jones.

Suzanne had worked in banking, as a teacher's aide, and was a mother and homemaker. In her married life as a...

Jory Len Smith

Jory Len Smith

Sep 12, 2022

Please note - if you desire to send flowers, plants, or gifts to Jory's family, we suggest contacting The Flower Box in Advance, Missouri (800-582-5726).

Jory Len Smith, 67, of Jackson, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born March 12, 1955, in Cape Girardeau to Joe Wilson and Betty Ann...

Hazel I. (Jones)  Seabaugh

Hazel I. (Jones) Seabaugh

Sep 11, 2022

Hazel I. Seabaugh, 97, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Heartland Care and Rehab in Cape Girardeau, after an injury and brief illness.

She was born September 29, 1924, in Millersville, daughter of Sam D. and Allyne Wise Jones. She and Eugene Seabaugh were married October 29, 1944 in Gideon, Missouri. He passed away...

William "Bill" D. Schade

William "Bill" D. Schade

Sep 10, 2022

William D. “Bill” Schade, 68, of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home.

Bill’s cremation arrangements were entrusted to McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Bill’s cremated remains will be privately interred at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.  Pursuant to Bill’s request, there is no service.

Memorials may...

Lashay Elizabeth (Davis)  Pinkerton

Lashay Elizabeth (Davis) Pinkerton

Sep 10, 2022

LaShay Elizabeth Davis Pinkerton, 52, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

She was born September 29, 1969, in Cape Girardeau to Judy Watson Grier and Mike Davis. She attended school in Jackson, Mo. LaShay was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed by all who...

Minnie Florence (Johnson)  Pennebaker

Minnie Florence (Johnson) Pennebaker

Sep 8, 2022

Minnie Florence Pennebaker, 87, of Oak Ridge, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 08, 2022 at her home. A private family service will be held at a later date. Minnie's family has entrusted McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson assisted family with final arrangements.

Melbert Daume

Melbert Daume

Sep 8, 2022

Melbert "Bert" Earl Daume, 93, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the Missouri Veterans Home.

Bert was born May 31, 1929, to Charles H. and Ida Wilhelmina (Valle) Daume in Tilsit, Mo. He and Jobyna Ann Morton were married May 24, 1957, at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Cape Girardeau.

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