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Cathy Ann (Rippee)  Green

Cathy Ann (Rippee) Green

Sep 25, 2018

Cathy Ann Rippee Green, 61, (but forever 39) of Springfield, Missouri. passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018.

She was born Nov. 15, 1956, in Leachville, Arkansas., to the late Roy Thurman and Bessie Lee Anderson Rippee. After living in Poplar Bluff for 50 years, Cathy hit the road and moved to Springfield to be with her grandchildren....

Gilbert John Clements

Gilbert John Clements

Sep 25, 2018

Gilbert John Clements, age 82, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his home.

He was born October 12, 1935, in Hilderbrand, Missouri, son of William J. and Lena L. Ruch Clements.  He and Josefa Rodriguez were married August 25, 1962 in Cambridge, England.  She passed away July 29, 2006.

Gilbert attended Hilderbrand...

Vera Caruso

Vera Caruso

Sep 20, 2018

Vera D. Caruso, 96, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the Villas in Jackson.

She was born November 9, 1921, in St. Louis, to Ora L. and Gertrude VanEsler Brinker.  She and Anthony “Tony” Caruso were married January 13, 1940, in St. Louis.  Four daughters were born to their union, and they had been...

Donald Edgar Hanscom

Donald Edgar Hanscom

Sep 19, 2018

Donald E. Hanscom, 82, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 20, 1936, in Bar Harbor, Maine, to Maurice E. and Josephine M. Gooch Hanscom.  He and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” York were married January 9, 1960, in Long Beach, California.

Don graduated...

Laverne (White)  Nothdurft

Laverne (White) Nothdurft

Sep 19, 2018

Laverne Nothdurft, 82, of Whitewater was called to her heavenly home Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  She died peacefully at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 15, 1936, in Delta, Laverne was daughter of the late Gene and Flora Hitt White.  She and Don Nothdurft were united in marriage February 14, 1954...

Melba D Phillips

Melba D Phillips

Sep 18, 2018

Melba D. Philipps, 82, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born August 6, 1936, in Jackson, Missouri, daughter of Allois G. and Lulah M. Petzoldt Philipps.

Melba was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. She graduated from Jackson High School...

Alvin Lynn Schenimann

Alvin Lynn Schenimann

Sep 18, 2018

Alvin Lynn Schenimann, age 65, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born October 30, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, son of Alvin Ray and Jesse Maxine “Pat” Craft Schenimann. He and Paula S. Garner were married on January 24, 1976.

Lynn graduated from College High...

Bethanie Annetta Kaiser

Bethanie Annetta Kaiser

Sep 17, 2018

Bethanie Annetta Kaiser, 21, of Affton, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis.

She was born September 1, 1997, in Cape Girardeau, to Jackie Lee Kaiser and Tami Pittman.  She attended school in Affton, Missouri.

Bethanie was a wonderful mother, daughter, and sister.  She had a vibrant, bubbly...

Jon Christopher Sharp

Jon Christopher Sharp

Sep 16, 2018

Jon Christopher Sharp, 66, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at St. Frances Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born April 12, 1952 in Highland, IL the son of the late Jonathan and Georgianna Reeves Sharp.

Jon grew up in Cape graduating from Central High School then joining the U. S...

Homer Raymond Dickmann

Homer Raymond Dickmann

Sep 14, 2018

Homer R. Dickmann, 90, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 17, 1928, in Menfro, Missouri, the son of the late Walter and Wilma Bergmann Dickmann. He and Wanda Tucker were married on Aug. 31, 1957, in Hernando, Mississippi.

Homer and Wanda...

Clarance John Ward Jr.

Clarance John Ward Jr.

Sep 14, 2018

Clarence John Ward Jr., 75, of Jackson passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at his home.

He was born July 17, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Clarence John and Josephine Boley Ward, Sr. He and Judith “Judy” Craft were married February 25, 1962.

John worked 17 years at Ford Groves and later Weiser Honda both...

Holly Thomas

Holly Thomas

Sep 12, 2018

Holly Ann Thomas, 56, of Oak Ridge, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at her home.

She was born January 7, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, to Floyd “Pete” and LaVerne Lichtenegger Puchbauer.  She and David Thomas were married March 6, 1982, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, Missouri, also the church of her baptism and confirmation. ...

Mychal Douglas "Silky" Byrd

Mychal Douglas "Silky" Byrd

Sep 7, 2018

Mychal Douglas “Silky” Byrd, 40, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, sustained extensive injuries in a motor vehicle accident, on July 29, 2018, near mile marker 94, at Ramsey Creek, on I-55 in Cape Girardeau.  Complications from the injuries resulted in his death on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born December 10,...

Roy Adolph Pohlman

Roy Adolph Pohlman

Sep 7, 2018

Roy Adolph Pohlman, 81, of Perryville passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Independence Care Center in Perryville.

He was born June 15, 1937, in Apple Creek, a son of Christian and Meta Zoellner Pohlman. He and Audrey Hobeck were married December 7, 1956.

Roy was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran in Friedheim, where...

Edward H.  "Ebs" Richter

Edward H. "Ebs" Richter

Sep 7, 2018

Edward H. “Ebs” Richter, age 87, of New Wells, passed away Friday, September 07, 2018 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau where he had been a resident since January of 2017.

He was born February 8, 1931, in Altenburg, Missouri, son of Hugo E. and Bertha Weber Richter.  He and Pauline A. Meyr were married...

Ada "Toots" Ella Turley

Ada "Toots" Ella Turley

Sep 4, 2018

Ada Ella “Toots” Turley, age 90, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

She was born December 11, 1927, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, daughter of Carl D. and Ada E. Cook Thomasson.  She and Robert E. Turley were married April 11, 1946.  He passed away January 25, 2009.

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Mildred Marie (Wingerter)  Schott

Mildred Marie (Wingerter) Schott

Aug 31, 2018

Mildred Marie Schott, 97, of Jackson, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born June 10, 1921, in Biehle, Missouri, to Frank and Bertha Schott Wingerter.  Mildred completed elementary school at the former St. Maurus Elementary School and then worked five years at the former shoe factory in Perryville.

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Juanita Lucy (Cobble)  Russell

Juanita Lucy (Cobble) Russell

Aug 27, 2018

Juanita Lucy Russell, age 101, of Oak Ridge and better known as “Granny”, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born February 2, 1917 in Cape Girardeau  to George and Ruby Drum Cobble.  She was married to James Russell and he preceded her in death April 27, 1969.

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Glenda I. "Punkie" (Ludwig)  Bollinger

Glenda I. "Punkie" (Ludwig) Bollinger

Aug 25, 2018

Glenda I. “Punkie” Bollinger, 92, of Jackson, died Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson.

She was born August 25, 1926, near Oak Ridge, Missouri, to John H. and Lydia A. Wedekind Ludwig.  She and John W. “Bill” Bollinger were married January 19, 1946.  Three children were born to their union, and they...

Jeanette (Davis)  Wichern

Jeanette (Davis) Wichern

Aug 24, 2018

Betty Jeanette Wichern, age 85, of Shawneetown passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born June 13, 1933 in Pell City, Alabama, daughter of Charlton King and Myrtle Irene McAlister Davis. She and John Walter Wichern were married September 25, 1958.

Jeanette was a long time...

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