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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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Patty J. (Hawkins) Brooks
Jul 9, 2019
Patty J. Brooks, age 88, of Jackson passed away July 9, 2019 at The Villas of Jackson in Jackson.
She was born July 5, 1931 in Blytheville, Arkansas daughter of Thomas Lydle and Gurie Manley Hawkins Sr.
Patty and Dale Penny were married July 1950. In November of 1960 she and Robert Eugene Niblack were...
Ronald James Schwent
Jul 6, 2019
Ronald James “Cooter” Schwent, 64, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born to the late Welton T. and Frances “Billie” (nee Link) Schwent on September 14, 1954 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Ron married Marjorie A. Gosche...
Gordon M. Nunnelly
Jul 6, 2019
Dr. Gordon Marlow Nunnelly passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 6 after a fall at his home near Dutchtown. Dr. Nunnelly was born on April 21, 1927 in New Florence, Missouri. He was the second son of Ethol and William Gordon Nunnelly and the younger brother of Wilford Eugene Nunnelly. His high school years were spent filling in for...
Thomas H. Kiehne
Jul 4, 2019
Dr. Thomas Howard Kiehne, 74, of Jackson, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Jackson.
He was born August 20, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, the only child of Howard and Dorothy Goehring Kiehne. His father, Howard, was killed in the line of duty, February 28, 1945, during World War II in...
Allene (Wright) Reaves
Jul 4, 2019
Allene Reaves, 93, formerly of Jackson, passed away peacefully in Gordonville, Missouri, on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the home of her nephew and his wife, Scott and Rebecca Wright, where she resisded the last five years.
She was born September 6, 1925, in Cape Girardeau County, daughter of Elmer and Anna Nitsch Wright. She and Harry...
Billy Gene Jones
Jul 3, 2019
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Billy Gene and Dorothy Jean Fowler Jones of Scottsdale, formerly of the Advance, Missouri, area, passed away in Arizona on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, and Monday, April 9, 2018, respectively.
Billy was born March 21, 1931, to Bill and Ruth Hitt Jones, and Dorothy was born Jan.27, 1934, to George and Bertie Pohlman Fowler....
Jerry L. Stovall
Jul 3, 2019
Jerry L. Stovall, age 81, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Jackson Manor in Jackson.
He was born August 14, 1937 in Granite City, Illinois, son of Lender W. and Thelma Greenlee Stovall.
Jerry worked for the former International Shoe Factory in Cape Girardeau and Jackson for several years. He managed various...
William Harvy Watling
Jul 3, 2019
William Watling, 69, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
Burial will be held in Riverside, California.
Announcement courtesy of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
Cherish Sky Huskey
Jul 2, 2019
Cherish Sky Huskey entered this world on July 2, 2019 and passed a just a short time later on July 2, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
To cherish her memory, she leaves her parents, Charles William and Billeigh Nathalene Burke Huskey and a two big brothers, Xander and Charles Eli Huskey.
A memorial...
Jane E. Landgraf
Jul 1, 2019
Jane E. Landgraf, 64, of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 1, 2019, at her home.
She was born June 12, 1955, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Bernard and Betty Hill Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church in Sikeston.
Jane and Robert Landgraf, Jr. were married October 4, 1975 at Zion Lutheran...
Frances Marie (Wade) Pringle
Jun 28, 2019
Frances Marie Pringle, 84, of Jackson passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born June 27, 1935, in Jackson, MO, daughter of Emerson and Ruby Shepard Wade. She was married to August Sides. He passed away April 17, 1965. Frances and Marcell Pringle were married May 25, 1979. He...
Deanna Helene (Woeltje) Long
Jun 26, 2019
Deanna Helene Long, 74, of Jackson passed Wednesday, June 26, 2019 surrounded by her family, and is finally walking with her parents.
She was born in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Glenn and Rosanna Fallert Woeltje. She and James Long were married December 11, 1971 at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson.
Deanna was dedicated to insuring...
Walter E. Lange
Jun 25, 2019
Walter Lange, 83, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home.
Born in Tilsit on February 18, 1936, Walter was one of 11 children born to Ferdinand and Alma Loos Lange. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit and was a graduate of the church’s grade school. Walter and Ida...
Gale Ann Masterson
Jun 24, 2019
Gale Ann Masterson, age 66 of Jackson, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born August 18, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Joseph W. and Rosemary Putnam Masterson, Jr.
Loving survivors include two siblings, Kim (Ray) Bierschwal of Cape Girardeau and Mark (Kristi) Masterson of Jackson; a...
Roma Nell (Hoskins) Cantrell
Jun 24, 2019
Roma Nell Cantrell, 86, of Jackson passed away peacefully at her home Monday, June 24, 2019.
She was born January 29, 1933, in Brookland Arkansas, daughter of Jim and Dollie Norris Hoskins. She and James David Cantrell were married February 13, 1952. He passed away October 8, 2018 in Jackson, Missouri.
Roma enjoyed spending time...
Phyllis Ann (Anderson) Chasteen
Jun 23, 2019
Phyllis Ann Anderson Chasteen, 71, of Jackson, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Following a brief illness, she departed this world at Saint Francis Medical Center.
She was born November 7, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, to Donald Lee and Betty Jean Snider Anderson, Sr.
Phyllis attended Cape Central High School...
Hansel Melvin Robinson
Jun 22, 2019
Hansel M. Robinson, age 96 formerly of Jackson, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Point Look Out Nursing Home in Hollister, MO, where he had been a resident for a brief time.
He was born October 23, 1922 in Stoddard County, Missouri the son of Hansel “Kelcy” and Mamie McClard Robinson.
Hansel married...
Timothy Alan Charland
Jun 21, 2019
Marine veteran, Timothy Alan Charland, 71, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, at his home in Jackson.
A committal service and military rites will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2019, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri, with the Rev. Jim Stroman officiating.
Cremation accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and ...
Shelia Dean (Hanner) Loafman
Jun 17, 2019
Shelia Loafman, 80, of Jackson died Monday, June 17, 2019 at Evelyn’s House/Barnes Jewish West Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
She was born January 29, 1939 in McGee, Missouri, daughter of William E. and Irene McLeary Hanner. She and Carson Loafman were married November 25, 1972 in Malden, Missouri.
Loving survivors include her husband of...
Irene Anne (Thiele) Stoverink
Jun 17, 2019
Irene Anne Stoverink, 97, of Jackson, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born March 21, 1922, in Leopold, Missouri, to Frederick and Helena Elfrink Thiele. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, also the church where she and Alphonse H. Stoverink were...
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