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Nell Lillian (Hildrich)  Jennings

Nell Lillian (Hildrich) Jennings

Jan 5, 2020

Nell Jennings, 84, of Marion, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at the Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion.

She was born June 3, 1935, in Broseley, Missouri, daughter of Alvin and Ida Thom Hildrich. She and Carl Jennings were married Nov. 10, 1956, in Broseley. He passed away in 2005.

Nell...

Grace Elizabeth (Ahlhardt)  Sullivan

Grace Elizabeth (Ahlhardt) Sullivan

Jan 2, 2020

Grace Elizabeth Sullivan, age 87, of Cape Girardeau was baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born June 20, 1932, in Lockhart, Texas, the youngest of three children of Edwin and Lena Wiegand Ahlhardt.  She and Aloysius Francis Sullivan were married April...

Paul R. Wareing

Paul R. Wareing

Jan 2, 2020

Paul R. Wareing, age 93, of Thebes, Illinois passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at his home with his wife and family nearby.

He was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Cape Girardeau, son of William Harry and Della Luthy Wareing.  He and Jessie Adams were married Dec. 20, 1954 in, Hernando, Mississippi.

Paul was of...

Dorthy Irene (Sitze)  Hanners

Dorthy Irene (Sitze) Hanners

Jan 1, 2020

Dorothy I. Hanners, 92, recently of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

She was born June 22, 1927, in Bessville, Missouri, daughter of Charley and Lillian Rhodes Sitzes. She and Wendell Delmer Hanners were married May 14, 1948 in Bessville. He passed away Dec. 26,...

Doris Gerlene Hurst

Doris Gerlene Hurst

Dec 30, 2019

Doris G. Hurst, 83, of Jackson, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born September 11, 1936, in Jackson, to Hubert C. and Helen V. Crader Hurst.

Doris was a graduate of Jackson High School.  Thereafter, she lived many years in Suitland, Maryland and enjoyed a...

Elsie M (Borgfield)  Gerecke

Elsie M (Borgfield) Gerecke

Dec 29, 2019

Elsie Marie Gerecke, 85, formerly of Gordonville, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born November 19, 1934, in Jackson, to Elmer and Agnes Loos Borgfield.  She was a graduate of the former Patton High School.

Elsie married Leeman Earl Gerecke on June 1, 1952, at St....

Sandra L. "Sandy" (Borgfield)  Schnicker

Sandra L. "Sandy" (Borgfield) Schnicker

Dec 27, 2019

Sandra Lynn Schnicker, 53, of Jackson, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born January 8, 1966, in Cape Girardeau, to Larry and Audrey (Foeste) Borgfield.  She and John D. Schnicker were married September 1, 1989.  One daughter, Samantha, was born to their union and she was the pride...

Jewel (Ackman)  Farris

Jewel (Ackman) Farris

Dec 27, 2019

Jewel Marie Farris, age 78, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in St. Charles.

She was born July 7, 1941 in Jackson, daughter of Leslie and Jessie Isadora Sander Ackman.

Jewel worked in the banking industry holding various positions throughout her working career in the in the St. Charles area.

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Helen Rosemary (Clifton)  Wilson

Helen Rosemary (Clifton) Wilson

Dec 26, 2019

Helen R. Wilson, 92, of Jackson, Missouri went to her Heavenly home on December 26, 2019 at 11:00 PM.  She was born March 7, 1926 in Neodesha, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel Mayo and Hattie Ann (Hutcherson) Clifton.  Mom married the love of her life, Robert Warren Wilson on May 11,1947.

She was employed by the U.S....

Dorothy Marie (Fox)  Seabaugh

Dorothy Marie (Fox) Seabaugh

Dec 25, 2019

Dorothy Marie Seabaugh, age 84, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Dec. 18, 1935, in Marble Hill, Missouri, daughter of Cecil Gale and Lydia Welker Fox. She and Guy Seabaugh were married March 4, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas.

Dorothy was a member of...

Janice "Jan" (Rix)  Slaubaugh

Janice "Jan" (Rix) Slaubaugh

Dec 23, 2019

Janice Rix Slaubaugh, age 73, of Cape Girardeau, passed away peacefully Dec 23rd at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Janice was born Oct 5, 1946, in Cresco, Iowa, daughter of Theodore and G. Dorothy Rigby Rix.

Janice and Gary were married June 3, 1994 in St. Lucia in the British West Indies.

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James Houston Coates

James Houston Coates

Dec 22, 2019

James Houston Coates, 80, of Jackson passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 25, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of James O. and Shirley Jane Ripley Coates.

He and Julie Nugent were married July 7, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She passed away September 11,...

Ruth Mae (Fluegge)  Steinhoff

Ruth Mae (Fluegge) Steinhoff

Dec 18, 2019

Ruth Mae Steinhoff, age 87, of St. Charles, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at NHC Health Care in St. Charles.

She was born May 22, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, to Martin and Alma Macke Fluegge.  Ruth married Melvin C. Steinhoff and he preceded her in death January 18, 1977.

Loving survivors include...

Leslie J. Hampton

Leslie J. Hampton

Dec 16, 2019

Leslie J. Hampton, 75, of Chaffee passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born September 23, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, son of Leslie C. and Dorothy M. Todisman Hampton.  He and Michelle E. Baumann were married March 8, 1975 in Broward County, Florida.

Leslie served in...

Adele (Spitzmiller)  Townsend

Adele (Spitzmiller) Townsend

Dec 15, 2019

Adele Spitzmiller Townsend, 102, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Iron County, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born October 11, 1917, in Ironton, Missouri, to Jacob H. and Rosa E. Crocker Spitzmiller.  She and Albert R. Townsend were married April 17, 1948.  They had been married 48...

Violet "Vi" (Lawrence)  Colyott

Violet "Vi" (Lawrence) Colyott

Dec 15, 2019

Violet “Vi” Colyott, 91, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born December 4, 1928, in Cape Girardeau, to Durward L. and Arah B. (Reid) Lawrence.  She and Norman Colyott were married December 4, 1955, in St. Louis.  They had been married 47 years when Norman passed...

Darlene E. (Terry)  Petzoldt

Darlene E. (Terry) Petzoldt

Dec 11, 2019

Darlene E. Petzoldt, 63, of Jackson passed away unexpectedly near her home Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

She was born Oct. 10, 1956, in Cape Girardeau to George and Mary Seyer Terry.

Darlene was a 1975 graduate of Jackson High School. She worked at MSS Arabians and Havco, and then 19 years at Procter & Gamble,...

Lt Eakins

Lt Eakins

Dec 10, 2019

LT Eakins, 92, passed away on December 10, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau with ‘Niece Linda Eakins’ by his side.  As per his wishes, a private burial graveside service was held on December 13th at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, with the Rev. Janet Hopkins officiating.  A celebration of his life will be held Memorial...

Martin W. Roberts

Martin W. Roberts

Dec 10, 2019

Martin W. Roberts, 85, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 10, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jack and Kathryn Snow Roberts. Martin and Inez Statesel were married September 21, 1957 in Raytown, Missouri. Martin entered the U.S. Navy in 1952. He served as a...

Harvey Edward "Eddie" Wood

Harvey Edward "Eddie" Wood

Dec 10, 2019

Harvey Edward “Eddie” Wood, age 57, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 20, 1962 in Cape Girardeau son of Thomas Benton Wood Sr. and Dorothy A. Seabaugh Wood. He and Margaret A. “Maggie” Whitener were married March 28, 1989.

Eddie was...

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