Obituary Listing

Apr 8, 2012

Mrs. Dorothy Hartsock, age 78 of Cobden, died at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the home of her son in Cobden. She was born December 27, 1933 in Wolf Lake, the daughter of Milton and Helen Rendleman Hubbs. She married Donald Eugene Hartsock on June 17, 1950 in Cobden. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2000....

Apr 8, 2012

Mr. Earl Wayne Penrod, age 73, of Anna, died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born April 14, 1938 in Alto Pass, the son of Charles and Margaret Miller Penrod. He married Bonnie Livesay on October 5, 1990 at the Ware Baptist Church. Earl is survived by his...

Mar 31, 2012

Mr. Matthew Scott Amezquita, age 29, of Anna, died at 3:02 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Anna. He was born May 20, 1982 in Edna, Texas, the son of Celeste Rosas and Jaime Amezquita. Matthew is survived by his father, Jamie Amezquita of Cobden; mother, Celeste Rosas of Texas; three sisters, Beatrice Amezquita, Jennifer Amezquita, and Alejandra Amezquita all...

Mar 28, 2012

Mr. Lawrence H. "Butch" Jackson, age 63 of Anna, died at 11:17 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born May 26, 1948 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Christopher and Bessie Stouch Jackson. He married Nancy Lambert in Kansas City, Kansas City. Butch is survived by his wife, Nancy Jackson of...

Mar 25, 2012

Mrs. Nancy Louise Ryan, age 83 of McClure, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born October 24, 1928 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Louie E. and Nona Redman Turner. Nancy is survived by her two sons, Terry Lee (Deborah) Rhodes of Kansas City, Missouri, Tommy (Daryl) Ryan of Millstadt;...

Mar 25, 2012

Mr. Russell Lynn Friese, age 97 of Anna, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his home in Anna. He was born August 1, 1914 in Alto Pass, the youngest of nine children to William August and Mary Ellen Finch Friese. Russell married Kathryn Wolters of Jackson, Missouri. She preceded him in death on August 7, 1981....

Mar 25, 2012

Mr. Frank Geske Sr. age 92 of Anna, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his home in Anna. He was born May 26, 1919 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, the son of Frank Otto and Anna Mahar Geske. He married Phyllis Elaine Noelle on July 27, 1944 in Edgerton, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2000.Frank...

Mar 25, 2012

Mrs. Lois Eileen Hanson, age 84, went to be with the Lord at 8:40 a.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012 at her home in Anna surrounded by her family. She was born July 6, 1927 in Oblong, Illinois, the son of Dean Stanley and Blanch Rlea Browning Elliott. She married Harry Donald Hanson on June 23, 1947. He preceded her in...

Mar 23, 2012

Mr. Edward "Sony" Mercer, age 74 of Anna, formerly of Chicago, died at 4:30 pm Friday, March 23, 2012 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born August 1, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Edward D. and Olga Jackson Mercer. He married Maryann Adamick on December 15, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois.Eddie is survived...

Mar 23, 2012

Mr. Daniel Joseph Ulrich, age 57 of Dongola, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at his home in Dongola. He was born December 12, 1954 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Joseph Augustine and Opal Inman Ulrich. He married Jenan Browning on May 28, 1977 in Anna. Daniel is survived by his wife Jenan Ulrich of Dongola; mother,...

Mar 23, 2012

Mrs. Betty Jean Hickam, age 78 of Jonesboro, died at 3:55 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born December 27, 1933 in Jonesboro, the daughter of George A. and Dorothy Winn Aaron. She married Henry "Demp" Walker on September 30, 1950 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1978. Later Betty...

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Mar 20, 2012

Mrs. Zella Flossie Roberts, age 96 of Springfield, formerly of Lick Creek, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Alburn Nursing and Rehab in Springfield. She was born February 24, 1916 in Lick Creek, the daughter of James Edward and Hattie Emery Wiggs. She married Leroy E. Roberts on May 20, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded...

Mar 19, 2012

Mr. Paulie Glasco, age 86 of Cobden, died at 10:14 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 at his home in rural Cobden. He was born January 19, 1926 in Jonesboro, the son of Lowell and Rosa Leggens Glasco. He married Stella Toler on November 12, 1948 in Cobden. Paulie is survived by his wife, Stella Glasco of Cobden; two daughters, Brenda...

Mar 19, 2012

Mrs. Kathern "Katie" Newton, age 94 of Jonesboro, died at 10:22 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born November 3, 1917 in Waterville, Kansas, the daughter of Rev. Clark S. and May Meyer Powell. She married Edward "Bud" Newton on November 1, 1941 in Oregon, Illinois. Kathern is survived by her husband Bud Newton...

Mar 16, 2012

Mildred Goins, age 80 of Anna, died at 5:45 pm, Friday, March 16, 2012 at her home. She was born on January 14, 1932 in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Sector) Chuck. Mildred married Robert Goins on December 3, 1949 in Mound City. Mildred shared 62 years of marriage with Robert while being a pastor's wife...

Mar 16, 2012

S. Kathleen Messemore, age 85 of Dongola, died at 1:30 am, Friday, March 16, 2012 at her home. She was born on March 6, 1927 in Dongola, Illinois, the daughter of Cletus and Selma C. Dillow Barnhart. Kathleen married William Henry Messemore on October 5, 1945 in Jonesboro and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2000. Kathleen is...

Mar 15, 2012

James Brian Choate, age 52 of Carbondale, died at 12:14 am, Thursday, March 15, 2012 at his home in Carbondale. He was born on October 15, 1959 in Anna, the son of Robert E. "Bob" and Margie (Sloan) Choate. James is survived by his father and step-mother, Robert E. "Bob" (Debra) Choate of Carbondale; a brother, Brad (Julie) Choate of...

Mar 11, 2012

Myra L. Bowen, age 77 of Lick Creek, died at 4:45 pm, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at her home in Lick Creek. She was born on August 8, 1934 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Vern L. and Pauline (Casey) Gurley. Myra married William L. "Bill" Bowen on March 28, 1954 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on May...