Sheila Rena (Barks) Sauer
May 15, 2021
Sheila Rena Sauer, 52, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at her home in Jackson. Sheila valiantly fought cancer for nearly three years.
She was born July 13, 1968, in Cape Girardeau, to Jerry and Glenda Robinson Barks. She and Dr. John L. Sauer were married July 31, 2004, at Mena, Arkansas.
Sheila...
Louise Mary Kester
May 13, 2021
Louise Mary Kester, 89, of Jackson passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born Feb. 12, 1932, in Friedheim, daughter of Ferd and Mary Bequette Kester.
Louise baby sat and worked for General Electric in St. Louis for several years. Later she moved to California and worked...
Karen Sue (Jenkins) Hobbs
May 11, 2021
Karen Hobbs, 68, of Jackson, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021,at St. Franics Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. There will be no memorial services held. Arrangements made by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.
Leota Sylvia (Etzold) Lorenz
May 11, 2021
Leota Sylvia Lorenz, 96, of Shawneetown passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the Villas of Jackson. She was born February 1, 1925, in Farrar, Missouri, to Alfred J. and Bertha Hadler Etzold. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. She and Erwin Martin Lorenz were married April 18, 1948, in Farrar. Six children were...
Charles A. Walton
May 8, 2021
Charles Walton, 78, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Charles was born Sept. 14, 1942, in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Allen and Jewell Davis Walton. He and Carol Green were married in October 1961 in Clarkton, Missouri. Charles grew up on a farm near Gideon, Missouri. He...
Susan M. (Giardina) Blyzes
May 8, 2021
Susan M. Blyzes, 67, of Friedheim, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born Sept. 28, 1953, in St. Louis, daughter of Santo and Juanita Skaggs Giardina.
Susan was a loving mother and home-maker.
Survivors include two sons, Michael (Lindsy) Blyzes of Friedheim and Dino (Misty)...
Michael Ross
May 7, 2021
Gregory Michael Ross, 61, passed away May 7, 2021 in Foley, Alabama. Known by most as Michael Ross, was born and raised in Jackson Mo, retired and lived in Gulf Shores, AL most recently. He was a proud member of the New Life in Christ Church in Foley, AL. He loved spending time with his family, cooking, playing many...
Anita A. Branscum
May 4, 2021
Anita Alene Branscum, dearly-loved wife, mother, Nana, sister and friend brightened this world for 77 years. She passed from this life surrounded by loved ones at her home in Jackson, MO, on May 4, 2021. Her faith in Christ and her positive outlook characterized her entire life. Anita was born to Harrison and Athine Toole on August 19, 1943,...
Michael Allen Gast
Apr 29, 2021
Michael Allen Gast, 73, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 3, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, to John E. and Lavera V. Darnell Gast Mike attended Jackson High School. He honorably served 22 years in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1989. After his military retirement, he worked for...
Allen H. Boren
Apr 29, 2021
Allen Howard Boren, 84, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
He was born June 16, 1936, in New Wells, to Clarence H. and Gusta Pfeiffer Boren. Allen was baptized and confirmed into Christian faith in the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. He was a longtime, faithful member of St. Paul...
Mary Elizabeth (Gibbar) Herndon
Apr 24, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Herndon, 66, of Jackson completed the journey to her heavenly resting place Saturday, April 24, 2021 while visiting family in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born October 2, 1954 in Cape Girardeau to Kenrick and Kathleen Kuehn Gibbar.
Mary graduated from Jackson High School in 1973 and received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree...
Don Michael Voorhes
Apr 23, 2021
Don Michael Voorhes, 75, of Jackson passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at his home.
He was born September 25, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, son of Curtis and Elsie Brune Voorhes.
Don was baptized into the faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim, on Feb. 3, 1946. He was confirmed into that faith on April...
Mark "Moose" R. Venable
Apr 22, 2021
Mark Richard “Moose” Venable, 55, of Jackson, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born August 1, 1965, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Charles and Linda Hilborn Venable. He and Janet Payne were married April 30, 2011.
Mark was a 1983 graduate of Poplar Bluff...
Margaret Ann (Guth) Pfeiffer
Apr 18, 2021
Margaret Ann Pfeiffer, 78 of Jackson, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.
She was born November 16, 1942 in Oak Ridge, Missouri the daughter of Vernon and Mabel Schlichting Guth. She married Robert C. “Bob” Pfeiffer April 29, 1962 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas.
Margaret...
Irene Marie (Siebert) Siemers
Apr 16, 2021
Irene Marie Siemers, 96, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 due to a stroke, at the Lutheran Home, where she had been living since 2016.
The second of six children, Irene was born December 10, 1924, near Tilsit, to Leo Henry and Frieda Emma Fluegge Siebert.
Irene was baptized January 18, 1925...
Gary Wayne Gerecke
Apr 14, 2021
Gary Wayne Gerecke, 64, of Gordonville passed away at his home, Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
He was born November 4, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, son of the late Leeman Earl and Elsie Borgfield Gerecke. He and Carolyn Ahrens were married on July 22, 1978 in Tilsit, Missouri.
Gary grew up on the family farm and...
Samuel Isaiah Johnston
Apr 14, 2021
Samuel Isaiah “Sam” Johnston Sr, 86, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Millersville, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Marble Hill, Missouri. He had been in the care of his nephew, Chuck (Sharon) Cathcart for nearly two weeks.
He was born May 3, 1934, in Sedgewickville, Missouri, son of Otis Rudolph and Ida Mae Seabaugh Johnston. He...
Verna M. Ringwald
Apr 13, 2021
Verna Mae Ringwald, 90, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 22, 1930, in Delta to Albert and Ruth Roe Crites. She and Paul H. Ringwald were married April 14, 1951, in Delta. They had been married 66 years when Paul passed away Oct. 7, 2017. Verna worked...
Earlene Doris (Stearns) Langston
Apr 11, 2021
Earlene Doris Langston, 82, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Villas of Jackson, where she received excellent care the past ten months.
She was born June 9, 1938, in Daisy, to Ova and Nellie Hobeck Stearns. She and Clarence Langston were married Dec. 22, 1958 in Jackson. They had been married 27 years...
Marjorie A. (Birk) Grindstaff
Apr 10, 2021
Mrs. Marjorie A. (Perry) Birk Grindstaff passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Marjorie was honored with a private funeral service at St. Paul Lutheran Church and private burial at Russell Heights Cemetery, with the Rev. Joshua Schmidt officiating. Once the threat of Covid 19 has passed and...
