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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Brenda (Crader)  Sparks

Brenda (Crader) Sparks

Aug 4, 2022

Brenda C. Sparks, 79, of Jackson passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at her home in Jackson.

She was born June 5, 1943 in Burfordville, daughter of Russell and Delthia Eakins Crader.  She and Wilburn Sparks were married October 30, 1965 at Crump General Baptist Church. After meeting at the Jackson...

Erick Robert Schoenberg

Erick Robert Schoenberg

Aug 3, 2022

Erick Robert Schoenberg, 62, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at his home in Jackson.

He was born August 2, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Herbert Robert and Nancy C. Lindberg Schoenberg.  He and Dawn Haines were married November 26, 1994, at First United Methodist Church in St. Charles, Missouri.

Erick attended...

Alex James Schlosser

Alex James Schlosser

Jul 31, 2022

Alex James Schlosser, was born prematurely to Cody and Tara Kirchdoerfer Schlosser, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.  He passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the hospital.

Loving survivors include his parents and sisters, Ava and Aly Schlosser, all of Jackson; paternal grandparents, Tom and Patty Mayfield Schlosser of Jackson; maternal...

Michael T. Rouse

Michael T. Rouse

Jul 31, 2022

Michael Thomas Rouse, 65, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center.

Michael was born May 7, 1957, to George F. and Theresa (Kaase) Rouse in St. Louis. He and Lisa Job were married April 15, 1978, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson.

From a very young age, Michael...

William Harold Curnell  Jr.

William Harold Curnell Jr.

Jul 30, 2022

William "Harold" Curnell, Jr., 90 of Scott City, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his home in presence of loved ones. William was born May 12, 1932, in Illmo, Missouri to William Harold and Catherine Louise Cavaness Curnell, Sr. He and Jeanette Clingingsmith were married on March 17, 1957, in Illmo. William served the U.S. Marine Corps from February...

Chester F. Butler

Chester F. Butler

Jul 29, 2022

Chester F. Butler, 93, of Jackson, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

He was born February 1, 1929, in Bessville, Missouri, to Bill and Lillian Hamlyn Butler.  He and Betty Harris were married May 24, 1952, in Parma, Missouri.

Chester served honorably in the U.S. Army from September 5,...

Terry King

Terry King

Jul 29, 2022

Terry Lee King , age 72, of Jackson passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born August 29, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of William T. and Marie L. Reagan Minner. Terry married Robert Charles "Bob" King on May 11, 1967 and he preceded her in death March 15, 2022...

Nelson Albert Birk

Nelson Albert Birk

Jul 27, 2022

Surrounded by his family, Nelson Albert Birk, 95, of O'Fallon, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at his home. Born May 11, 1927, near Tilsit, Missouri, Nelson was the seventh of nine children born to Alvin M. and Amanda Lange Birk. Nelson was a baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. He and Mary Jeanne Gross...

Gary Hugh Reynolds

Gary Hugh Reynolds

Jul 25, 2022

Gary Hugh Reynolds, 87, of Whitewater, Missouri died peacefully at his family farmstead on July 25, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1934, near Burfordville, Missouri, to Otis and Aza (Helderman) Reynolds. On November 6, 1953, Gary married Mildred Proffer Reynolds, and together had two children, Carla and Scott. Gary attended Council Ridge School through eighth grade, and...

James Edmonds

James Edmonds

Jul 23, 2022

James “Jim” Edmonds, 57, passed away in Cape Girardeau County, Saturday, July 23, 2022.

He was born in Cape Girardeau on November 25, 1964, to parents James and Vickie Edmonds.

Jim "Bucket" Edmonds was a greatly loved husband, dad, Pawpaw, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his "lovely bride" and wife of...

Antonio "Tony" Paco Artadi

Antonio "Tony" Paco Artadi

Jul 21, 2022

Antonio Paco “Tony” Artadi, 57, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Tony’s family has entrusted McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson with his final arrangements.

To send an online condolence to the family, visit McCombs Funeral...

Freida Mae (Shivers)  Seabaugh

Freida Mae (Shivers) Seabaugh

Jul 21, 2022

Freida Mae Seabaugh, 78, of Whitewater, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Perryville.

Freida was born March 24, 1944, to Harvey and Clara (Bornemon) Shivers in Antonio, Mo.

She and John Franklin Seabaugh were joined in marriage in 1960. He preceded her in death May 8, 2022.

Freida loved her family and...

Bette (Nitsch)  Hyten

Bette (Nitsch) Hyten

Jul 21, 2022

On July 21, 2022, Bette Nitsch Hyten (80) passed away peacefully at home in Jackson, MO.

She was born in Glasco, KS.  She graduated from Jackson High School.  She attended Southeast Missouri State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA.  She retired as the CFO from The Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging after...

Matthew L. Stewart

Matthew L. Stewart

Jul 20, 2022

Matthew L. Stewart, 40, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Jackson.

He was born July 15, 1982, in Cape Girardeau, to Mark and Lizabeth Boone Stewart.

Matthew was a 2001 graduate of Kelly High School in Benton, Missouri.

Mathew joined the U.S. Marines on May 8, 2001.  He served in...

Darrell W. Schuette

Darrell W. Schuette

Jul 20, 2022

Darrell W. Schuette, 76, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at his home near Jackson.

He was born November 5, 1945, in Cape Girardeau County, to Ernest W. and Minnie E. Conder Schuette.  He and Ruth Ann Hunt were married August 7, 1965, at First Baptist Church in Jackson.

Darrell was a graduate...

Doris Lea (Chodera)  Balogh

Doris Lea (Chodera) Balogh

Jul 19, 2022

Doris Lea Balogh, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born November 5, 1939, in Urbana, Illinois, daughter of Thornton and Delores Elliott.  She married Vernon Balogh November 3, 1957, and was a loving wife to him until he preceded her in death in 2013. Doris worked in...

Dr. John Park Coleman

Dr. John Park Coleman

Jul 18, 2022

Dr. John P. Coleman, age 80, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born August 29, 1941 in Bluffton, Indiana, the only child of Dale and Ethel Park Coleman.

John grew up and attended high school in Ridge Farm, Illinois. He graduated from Eastern Illinois...

Richard Alan Iverson

Richard Alan Iverson

Jul 18, 2022

Richard Alan Iverson, 69, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away July 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Rick was born May 13, 1953, in Normandy, Missouri, to Dr. Robert Whitney Iverson, Sr. and Jane Sebastian Iverson.  He was a 1971 graduate of Normandy High School.  In 1975, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Gerald Perkins

Gerald Perkins

Jul 18, 2022

Gerald Perkins, 81, of Jackson went to his Heavenly home, Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 2, 1940, to Denver and Ina (Samples) Perkins in Cape Girardeau. He and Judith Coleson were married October 7, 1961, at Assembly of God Church in Olive Branch, IL.

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Shirley Jane (Beard)  Probst

Shirley Jane (Beard) Probst

Jul 17, 2022

Shirley Jane Probst, age 85, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Marble Hill, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2002, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 18, 1936, at Scopus, Missouri the daughter of Walter M. and Audrey Long Beard. She and William "Bill" Probst were married Oct. 6, 1956. He passed away May...

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