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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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Michael Scott

Michael Scott

Aug 14, 2018

Michael William Scott, Sr, age 68, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born October 6, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, the eldest of seven children born to William H. and Jeannette C. (Hertweck) Scott,

He joined...

Cecil "Mark" Conrad

Cecil "Mark" Conrad

Aug 13, 2018

Cecil “Mark” Conrad, age 80 passed way Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau with his family at his side.

He was born March 30, 1938 at Sedgewickville, Mo son of Lauren Vern and Naomi Conrad Conrad. He married Helen “Bonnie” Ford February 18, 1958.

Mark worked in the Automobile...

Lois Gladys Marie (Kassel)  Wendel

Lois Gladys Marie (Kassel) Wendel

Aug 12, 2018

Lois Galdys Marie Wendel, 81, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Lois was born April 10, 1937 in Uniontown, Mo the daughter of the Late August Edward and Lydia Christina Jungclaus Kassel.  She and Clinton Wendel were married June 29, 1937 he passed away July 27, 2000.

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Wilma Yamnitz-Crites

Wilma Yamnitz-Crites

Aug 11, 2018

Wilma L. Barks Yamnitz Crites, age 84, of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Arbors Assisted Living Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born October 7, 1933 in Perryville, MO the daughter of Pirl and Opal Fadler Barks. She married Loy O.  "Junior" Yamnitz on February 11, 1950 at Crossroads United Methodist Church near...

Joseph Christian  "Jc" Kluesner

Joseph Christian "Jc" Kluesner

Aug 10, 2018

Joseph Christian “JC” Kluesner, 78 of Jackson, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home.

He was born November 17, 1939 at Oran, MO the son of Joseph D. and Anna Mae Reischman Kluesner. He and Jane E. Kirn were married November 18, 1967 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee, Mo.

“JC” attended...

Donald D Sander

Donald D Sander

Aug 10, 2018

Rev. Donald D. Sander, 84, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home in Millersville.

Born a twin to Doyle Sander on October 9, 1933, on the family farm in Millersville, the boys were the youngest of twelve children born to Jesse Joe and Desdia Estelle Stroder Sander.  Don and Mary Joyce Turner were married March...

Richard Thomas Britt

Richard Thomas Britt

Aug 8, 2018

Richard Britt, 79, of Jackson, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Monticello House in Jackson.

An informal gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 2018, at First Baptist Church, The Bridge Youth Center, 326 South High St.; Jackson, Mo. 63755.

Cremation accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in...

Lucas Jay Respondek

Lucas Jay Respondek

Aug 5, 2018

Lucas Jay Respondek, 44, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 12, 1973, in Edwardsville, Illinois, son of Jerry and Leslie Skelly Respondek. He and Tammy Scoggins were married Dec. 19, 1997. Lucas was an owner/operator of Motive Rail, Inc. He was an outdoors man, enjoying...

Lowell W. Mangels

Lowell W. Mangels

Aug 4, 2018

Surrounded by his loving family, Lowell Walter Mangels, 69, of Friedheim, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 28, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, to Walter and Elda Kasten Mangels.  He grew up on the family farm near Farrar, Missouri, and was baptized August 7, 1949, and confirmed...

C. Sue Ade

C. Sue Ade

Aug 2, 2018

C. Sue Ade (nee McCauley), 90, of Chesterfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.

Surviving is her husband of 50 years, Bill Ade of Chesterfield; two bonus daughters, Nancy Ade of St. Louis and Kristine (Jim) Laws and children Courtney, Kate, and David, all of Texas; nephew, Patrick McCauley of Florida; and niece, Lynne McCauley of...

Betty D. Gregory

Betty D. Gregory

Jul 30, 2018

Betty D. Wilkinson Gregory, age 89, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

A memorial service may be held at a later date.

McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangments.

Margaret Ann (Travelstead)  London

Margaret Ann (Travelstead) London

Jul 28, 2018

Margaret Ann “Mogye” London 79, of Cape Girardeau, MO went to join her Lord and Savior Saturday July 28, 2018. She was born October 17, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Truman & Gertrude Travelstead. Mogye graduated Berkeley High School in St. Louis in 1956. She worked in jewelry sales with JCPenney, Lowells, and Zickfields. She was a member...

Ronnie Slinkard

Ronnie Slinkard

Jul 27, 2018

Ronnie Slinkard, 64, of Carbondale, Ill. formerly of Jackson, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

He was born Dec. 1, 1953 in Cape Girardeau son of Ronnie Gene and Della Stovall Slinkard.

Ronnie worked on the river from 1974-1979 before becoming an over-the-road trucker, working for several companies...

Kenneth Louis Siebert

Kenneth Louis Siebert

Jul 26, 2018

Kenny Siebert, 81, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born April 26, 1937, in Jackson, to Edwin Otto and Dina Hulda Fluegge Siebert.  He was baptized June 26, 1937 and confirmed March 18, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit, where his church membership remained.  He and...

Paul H. Brugger

Paul H. Brugger

Jul 25, 2018

Paul H. Brugger, 93 of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Villas of Jackson, which had been his home for the last seven months.

He was born November 22, 1924, in Jackson, son of Charles and Helen Kirn Brugger.  He and Melba Lillian Nagel were married June 28, 1953.  She passed away September 7, 2011....

Hulda Amanda (Birk)  Sievers

Hulda Amanda (Birk) Sievers

Jul 25, 2018

Hulda Amanda Sievers, 97, of Jackson and formerly of Tilsit, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at The Monticello House.

She was born August 10, 1920, at Tilsit, daughter of Alvin M. and Amanda A. Lange Birk. She and Melbert W. Sievers were married February 15, 1942.  He passed away on August 2, 1989.

Hulda...

Charles Edwin Vickrey

Charles Edwin Vickrey

Jul 23, 2018

Charles Edwin “Charlie” Vickrey, age 86 of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home.

He was born July 16, 1932 in Hannibal, Missouri, son of John and Helen Merrill Vickrey.  He and Phyllis Litzelfelner were married April 12, 1951 at First Baptist Church in Jackson.  She passed away April 3, 2015.

Charlie...

Paul Chub Heuring

Paul Chub Heuring

Jul 22, 2018

Paul “Chub” Heuring, 83, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born September 27, 1934, in New Hamburg, to Anton “Tony” and Clara LeGrand Heuring.

Paul’s graduating class of 1954 was the first to graduate from the then new Cape Central High School.  He played football,...

Thelma S (Modglin)  Hitchcock

Thelma S (Modglin) Hitchcock

Jul 21, 2018

Thelma s. Hitchcock, 85, of Jackson, passed away at St. Francis Medical Center.

A private interment will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery near Pocahontas.

Arrangements made by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Donations:

Church or Charity of Choice

Shirley M. (Illers)  Cooper

Shirley M. (Illers) Cooper

Jul 21, 2018

Shirley M. Cooper, 83, of Marble Hill passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Sept. 23, 1934, in Cape Girardeau County to Henry A. and Nina M. Wicecarver Illers. She and Gary N. Cooper were married June 16, 1957. They had been married 18 years, when Gary passed...

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