Obituaries

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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Mary Alyce (Schwartz)  Loos

Mary Alyce (Schwartz) Loos

Jul 20, 2018

Mary Alyce Loos, age 62, of Jackson passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.  She fought a very brave, courageous and valiant war with brain cancer.

She was born February 23, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Albert G. “Albey” Schwartz, Jr. and Ruth Joan (Ross) Schwartz.  She and...

Edward Lee Shell

Edward Lee Shell

Jul 10, 2018

Edward Lee Shell, 79, of McClure, Ill passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born December 17, 1938 in Lutesville, MO the son of the late Woodrow and Elenora (Shell) Shell.

Edward worked as an over-the-road truck driver for 40 plus years for several different companies...

Gerald Joe Martin

Gerald Joe Martin

Jul 10, 2018

Gerald Joe Martin, age 69, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau

He was born April 9, 1949 in San Diego, CA the son Robert Edwin and Yvonne Marie Weir Martin.  Joe married Marian Frances McCormick August 28, 1999.

Joe enlisted in the United States Coast...

Betty (Heimbaugh)  Hahs

Betty (Heimbaugh) Hahs

Jul 8, 2018

Betty Hahs, age 93, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Monticello House.

She was born July 6, 1925, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Curtis and Ruby Niblack Heimbaugh.  She and Paul “Jake” Hahs were married February 8, 1947.  He passed away June 4, 1979.

Betty was a 1942 graduate of Jackson High...

Roger K. Lane

Roger K. Lane

Jul 7, 2018

Roger K. Lane, 61, of Jackson, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at his home.

He was born February 19, 1957, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Robert Lee and Carol Jean Lobsinger Lane.  He and Ruth E. Wendel were married May 21, 1978, at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson. ...

Raylan Joseph Nance

Raylan Joseph Nance

Jul 7, 2018

Raylan Joseph Nance was born on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis to Jesse and Kendra Kohler Nance.  Raylan was a strong little boy who fought so hard to meet his family and even harder to stay with us. On Saturday, July 7, 2018, Raylan was lovingly held in his daddy’s arms at Cardinal...

Jerome M. Ziegler

Jerome M. Ziegler

Jun 29, 2018

Jerome Monroe Ziegler, 79, of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

One of nine children, he was born November 25, 1938, in Benton, Missouri, to John and Coletta Scherer Ziegler.

He attended St. Denis Catholic School in Benton.  He met his future wife, Berniece Beussink, at a 1958...

"Coach" Emil Walter Brase

"Coach" Emil Walter Brase

Jun 28, 2018

“Coach” Emil Walter Brase, age 99, of Jackson passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Monticello House in Jackson.

Coach Brase was born Feb. 25, 1919, the middle of seven children, in the log house in Gordonville owned by his parents, Albert and Matilda “Tillie” Hoffman Brase.

He attended Dutchtown and Benton, Missouri, elementary...

Mary Katherine Busse

Mary Katherine Busse

Jun 25, 2018

Mary Katherine Busse, 73, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, surrounded by her family and three puppies, at her home in Jackson.

Born April 2, 1945 in Minot, North Dakota, to Ben and Gladys Lorenzen Busse, Mary was the third child and oldest daughter.  She was a 1963 graduate of Glenbard East High School in Lombard, Illinois,...

Flora Fay (Steen)  Allstun

Flora Fay (Steen) Allstun

Jun 25, 2018

Flora Fay Allstun, age 74, of Jackson and formerly of East Prairie, Missouri passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at her home.

She was born June 14, 1944 in Santo, Texas, daughter of Robert and Flora Williams Steen.  She and Ronnie Allstun were married February 27, 1965 in Mineral Wells, Texas. They were married 47 years when...

Carol Marie Ide

Carol Marie Ide

Jun 21, 2018

Carol Marie Ide, 47, of Jackson, Mo passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at her residence.

She was born October 17, 1970 in Oaklawn, Ill. the daughter of Robert and Helen Cejka Ide. Carol was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother.  She was an animal lover and an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.  She worked as a...

John Robert Gilmore

John Robert Gilmore

Jun 19, 2018

John R. Gilmore, 81, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at his home.

He was born April 16, 1937, in Fruitland, to John W. “Woody” and Evelyn A. Ackman Gilmore.  He and Shelby Jean King were married March 23, 1958, in Fruitland.

John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving honorably from...

Tommy Joe "T. J." Sousley

Tommy Joe "T. J." Sousley

Jun 15, 2018

Tommy Joe “T. J.” Sousley, 53, of Chaffee, formerly of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home.

He was born May 16, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles Oliver and Irma Edmonds Sousley.

T. J. was a machinist by trade, working in Kansas City, Missouri, Texas, and Erlbacher Gear and Machine...

Virginia Lee Morse

Virginia Lee Morse

Jun 15, 2018

Virginia Lee Morse, 78, of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at her home.

She was born January 31, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, to Luther and Imogene Edmonds Wise.

Virginia taught school for 36 years in Sikeston, Missouri, retiring in 1998.   She was a member of Connection Point Church in Jackson.   She formerly taught...

Christine M. (Pyle)  Leonard

Christine M. (Pyle) Leonard

Jun 13, 2018

Christine M. “Chris” Leonard, 69, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, formerly of Salem, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her home.

She was born July 11, 1948, in St. Louis, to Lee Troy and Eunice Pevril Pyle.  She and Gary M. Leonard were married November 19, 1966.  They had been married 51 years when Gary passed...

Ruth Allene Dillingham

Ruth Allene Dillingham

Jun 12, 2018

Ruth A. Dillingham, 89, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Jackson passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born March 28, 1929 in Cape Girardeau County, the daughter of Arthur Otto and Ida Suedekum Keller.  She and Ray E. Dillingham were married November 23, 1952 at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Ruth Ann (Nordin)  Hailey

Ruth Ann (Nordin) Hailey

Jun 9, 2018

Ruth Ann Hailey, 74, of Chaffee, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at her home.

She was born April 8, 1944, in Chaffee, to Henry and Stella Sander Nordin.

Ruth worked at Proctor and Gamble for over 20 years.

Loving survivors include two daughters: Lana (Rusty) Rister of Chaffee and Laura (David)...

Donald G Tripp

Donald G Tripp

Jun 9, 2018

Donald G. Tripp, 83, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born May 30, 1935, in Cape Girardeau, County,  son of the late Clarence and Opal Ackman Tripp.  He and Mary C. Bollinger were married in 1967 in Scott County.

Loving survivors include his wife...

Elizabeth "Liz" (Dale)  Smith

Elizabeth "Liz" (Dale) Smith

Jun 8, 2018

Elizabeth “Liz” Smith, age 82 of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home.

She was born June 18, 1935, in Advance, Missouri, daughter of William “Will” and Parlie Rhodes Dale.  She and Joel “Jerry” Smith were married March 20, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi.  He passed away October 14, 2012.

Liz graduated from...

Wilma Edith Grossheider

Wilma Edith Grossheider

Jun 7, 2018

Wilma Edith Grossheider, 97, formerly of Gordonville, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She was born June 9, 1920, on a farm on Highway 74 near Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Albert and Magdalene Keller Schrader. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville, Missouri....

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