Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Robert L. Francis, 87, of Marble Hill, formerly of Jackson, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born August 7, 1933, in Salem, Illinois, to Otto K. “O.K” and Louise Schanafelt Francis.  He and Irene J. Forst were married July 11, 1959, in Salem.  They had been married nearly 51...

Oct 31, 2020

William “Bill” Henry McCullough, 88, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Capetown Arbors Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau. He was born February 13, 1932 in Greenbriar, Missouri, son of “Dudley” Hugh and Ida “Fern” Miller McCullough. Bill enlisted in the United States Army on December 3, 1952 and was honorably discharged on October 27, 1954....

Oct 30, 2020

Gracie Genevieve “Genny” Schott, 82, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at her home in Jackson.

She was born March 17, 1938, in Phelps County, Missouri, to Charles M. and Elsa Engle Saladin.  She and Marlyn L. “Bud” Schott were married November 26, 1955, in Chesterfield, Missouri.  Three children were born to their union, Connie, Joy, and...

Oct 29, 2020

Our precious Annie Kate Dooley, born sleeping, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 3:48 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020.  She weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 21 ½ inches long with thick dark brown hair and blue eyes, the spitting image of her momma and sister.  Annie was the daughter of Daniel Paul and Kaitlyn Elizabeth...

Oct 26, 2020

Kimberly Jane “Kim” Myers, 60, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at her home.

She was born Oct. 28, 1959, in Kirkwood, Missouri, daughter of Ivan L. and Alice “Pete” Johnson Myers.

Kim was a 1978 graduate of Meadow Heights High School in Patton, Missouri. She worked for Lee-Rowen in Jackson, prior...

Oct 23, 2020

Melbert Donald Philipps, 84, of Sikeston and formerly of Jackson passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at Hunter Acres Care Center in Sikeston. He was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Jackson, son of Allois G. and Lulah M. Petzoldt Philipps. Melbert was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. He graduated from Jackson High School in...

Oct 20, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Carolyn K. Burke, 58, formerly of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at her sister’s home in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

The fifth of six children, Carolyn was born September 17, 1962, in Independence, Iowa, to Thomas A. Jr. and Sarah “Sally” Horn Burke.  The Burke family moved to Jackson in 1973. ...

Oct 19, 2020

Matthew Jason Randolph, 59, of Jackson, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home in Jackson.

He was born December 2, 1960 in Washington, Missouri, son of Lindell and Sarah Yates Randolph. He and Susanna Mouser were married April 10, 1999 in Cape Girardeau.

Matt took pride in his family and loved to watch...

Oct 18, 2020

H. "Marty" Schuessler, 73, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his home in Jackson.

On the 12th day of November, 1946, Victor G & Josephine I (Frank) Schuessler of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, were blessed with their first born son, Henry Martin “Marty” Schuessler.  He was brought to the Lord in baptism and renewed his baptismal covenant...

Oct 18, 2020

Eula Lucille Limbaugh, 101, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Jackson passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Sept. 3, 1919, in Sedgewickville, Missouri, daughter of Fred H. and Doshie Mae Propst Cook. She and Joseph Turner Limbaugh were married Jan. 21, 1938. He died Oct. 18, 2006.

Oct 17, 2020

Jasper Wilson Masterson, 84, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Jackson passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born May 27, 1936 in Oak Ridge the son Joe W. and Mae Marie Sample Masterson.

Jasper was a 1954 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He attended college for...

Oct 16, 2020

Christian August “Chris” Wunderlich, 40, of Jackson, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at his home. He was born Nov. 19, 1979, in Cape Girardeau, son of Carey and Susan Bostic Wunderlich. He and Melissa “Missy” Deja were married Aug. 16, 2008 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Chris was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, where he...

Oct 14, 2020

Wanda Wilfong, 85, of Burfordville passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born February 20, 1935, in Burfordville, daughter of Richard H. and Ada Jones Bowers. She was raised by and later adopted by Joe and Opal Brown Hahn. She and Lester “June” Wilfong were married September 9, 1956. He...

Oct 11, 2020

Clinton Fallin, 54, of Jackson, passed away, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born September 5, 1966 in San Diego, California, son of George Minor and Maggie Pearl Lilly Fallin, Jr. He and Stephanie Elliott were married September 4, 2003 in Jackson.

Clinton worked at VIP Industries...

Oct 11, 2020

Ruth Elizabeth Lane, 62, of Jackson passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her home.

She was born February 2, 1958, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Jacob and Edith Allegra Daume Wendel. She and Roger Lane were married May 21, 1978 at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson.  He passed away July 7, 2018.

...

Oct 9, 2020

Dorothy Jean Emery, 78, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Alton, Illinois and Marble Hill, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.

An only child, Dorothy was born July 20, 1942, in Illinois, to Cecil Frazier and Melva Dean Wheeler Hess.

Dorothy married Charles Weaver and they had a son, David Weaver.  She...

Oct 6, 2020

Kermit William Gerhardt II, 77, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born August 15, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, to Kermit William and Ernestine Miller Gerhardt I.  He and Cheryl Welter Stovall were married June 27, 1999, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau.

Kermit was...

Oct 6, 2020

Allan “Al” F. Schulz, age 70 of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born July 29, 1950 in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Lawrence F. and Lillian Lippert Schulz. He married Susan Borger on July 24, 1971.

Allan was a graduate of New Athens High...

Oct 6, 2020

Glenda D. Mayfield, 99, formerly of Sedgewickville, passed away October 6, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Cape Girardeau.  The family sincerely appreciates the years of personal loving care given to Glenda by the staff and volunteers of St. Francis Hospice.   She held a special place in their hearts, as they also called her “Grandma”.

She was...

Oct 6, 2020

John Henry Siemer, age 81 of Jackson, passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 27, 1939 in Vrees, Germany the second youngest of six children of Johann and Maria Baker Siemer.

John immigrated to America in 1960. He initially settled in St. Louis, MO...