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Marilyn K. Ayers
Nov 22, 2017
Marilyn K. Ayers, age 59 of Wolf Lake, died at 3:19 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on February 12, 1958 in Kankakee, IL the daughter of Darris and Birdie (Turner) Ayers. Marilyn loved animals especially her beloved pets, Dixie & Bandit. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable...
Lucille Theis
Nov 21, 2017
Mrs. Lucille Theis, age 95 of Dongola, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home. She was born May 2, 1922 in Reynoldsville, the daughter of Ephraim F. and Mary Elizabeth (Rhymer) Groves. She married Herman Theis on February 3, 1940 in Frohna, MO. He preceded her in death in 1969. Lucille is survived by her children Arelene (Jim) Hallers...
Jared S. Newman
Nov 18, 2017
Mr. Jared Newman, age 32 of Anna, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his home. He was born September 16, 1985 in Cape Girardeau, Mo, the son of Bruce and Kay (Halterman) Newman. He married Heather Freeman on May 25, 2013 at Fern Cliff State Park. Jared is survived by his loving wife, Heather Newman of Anna; son, Jet Newman...
Echo Blue Newman
Nov 18, 2017
Echo Blue Newman, age 1 of Anna, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at her home. She was born November 20, 2015 in Carbondale, the daughter of Jared S. and Heather (Freeman) Newman. Echo is survived by her mother, Heather Newman of Anna; brother, Jet Newman of Anna, paternal grandparents, Bruce and Kay Newman of Buncombe; maternal grandparents, Billy (Kim) Freeman...
Opal L. Treece
Nov 18, 2017
Mrs. Opal L. Treece, age 95 of Breese, formerly of Anna, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at her home. She was born October 24, 1922 in Dongola, the daughter of Elbert Henry and Iva Eve (Ury) Dillow. She married Martin Leon Treece on May 7, 1942, they shared sixty-seven years together. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2009....
Valarine M. Thomas
Nov 17, 2017
Mrs. Valarine M. Tucker Thomas, age 89 of Jonesboro, died Friday, November 17, 2017 in the Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born December 11, 1927 in Saragoga, the daughter of Alva and Emma (Wall) Tucker. She married William H. Thomas on February 2, 1946 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1994. Valarine is survived by...
Joan Mixen
Nov 13, 2017
Joan Mixen, age 67 of rural Anna, died at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017 at her home. She was born April 1, 1950 in Anna, daughter of Otis and Marjorie (Camden) Dirden. She married Bobby Mixen on February 4, 1966 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1996. Joan is survived by her daughter, Carla...
Wilson L. Dover
Nov 11, 2017
Mr. Wilson L. Dover, age 70 of Rural Anna, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born September 1, 1947 in Anna the son of Carl and Edna Lucille (Webb) Dover. He married Sharon Gibbons on June 30, 1992 in Paducah, KY. Wilson was a long time member of the Church of God. He...
Ruth Cavaness
Nov 9, 2017
Ruth Cavaness, age 85 of Roswell, GA, formerly of Anna, died Thursday, November 9, 2017. She was born July 1, 1932 in Pomona the daughter of Augusta May (Casper). She married Donald Clifford Cavaness on July 15, 1952 in Cobden. Later she married Don R. Shadowens. Ruth is survived by one daughter, LaDonna Wallace of Villa Park; one son, Mark...
Joann Phillips Wahlstrom
Nov 9, 2017
JoAnn Phillips Wahlstrom, age 92 of Salem, died November 9, 2017 at her home. She was born July 19, 1925 in McClure, the daughter of Romyn B. Phillips and Dorothy B. (Brown) Phillips. She married Keith Wahlstrom on June 11, 1958. They were united in marriage by Dr. Robert Stewart of the First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton. Her life was...
Maurice Ginsburg
Nov 7, 2017
Mr. Maurice Ginsburg, age 80 of Anna, formerly of Makanda, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born March 1, 1937 in Hayti, MO, the son of Harry and Lucille (Deming) Ginsburg. Maurice is survived by his two sons, Dr. Gregg Ginsburg of Festus, MO, and Nicholas Ginsburg of Carbondale; four grandchildren, Hannah...
Christina "Evelyn" Rumfelt
Nov 2, 2017
Christina "Evelyn" Rumfelt, age 71 of Wickliffe, KY, formerly of Anna, died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her home. She was born February 16, 1946 in Wolf Lake, the daughter of John and Pearl (Smith) Morse. She married Christopher Paul Rumfelt in Indianapolis, IN. He preceded her in death. Evelyn is survived by her two daughters, Natalie...
Patricia E. Fombelle
Oct 29, 2017
Mrs. Patricia E. Fombelle, age 72 of Cobden, died at 1:33 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born June 22, 1945 in Alameda, CA, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Key) Buckley. She married David Fombelle on September 5, 1964 in Forsyth. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, David Fombelle...
Jack L. Jerrell
Oct 28, 2017
On Saturday, October 28, 2017 Jackie Lee Jerrell 78 of Lick Creek, went home to Jesus. He was surrounded by his family, friends and staff from Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born September 21, 1939 in Mounds, the son of Roscoe Minor and Martha (Lindsey) Jerrell. He married Geloria Richards on June 1, 1958 in...
Nathan Alexander "Alex" Honey
Oct 22, 2017
Nathan Alexander "Alex" Honey, age 16, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was born February 18, 2001 in Carbondale, the son of Bradford Shane Honey and Angela Deloris Hunter. Alex is survived by his parents, Brad Honey and Angela Hunter of Anna; maternal grandmother, Deloris Hunter of Makanda; paternal grandparents, Jim and Wanda Honey of Anna; uncle, Steven (Amy) Hunter...
Nelson R. Brimm
Oct 22, 2017
Mr. Nelson R. Brimm, age 80 of Jonesboro, died at 3:26 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2017 in the Marion V.A. Medical Center. He was born August 13, 1937 in Anna, the son of Pete and Marjorie (Ray) Brimm. Nelson is survived by his two sisters, Terri (Bob) Dover of Anna, and Patricia (Ron) Dwight of Peoria, AZ; three nieces and...
Rose Marie Hessling
Oct 17, 2017
Mrs. Rose Marie Hessling, age 83 of rural Anna, died at 7:58 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born October 7, 1934 in Evergreen Park, the daughter of Nicholas and Rose Marie (Hug) Kronenberger. She married Harry James Hessling on November 22, 1952 in Chicago. He preceded her in...
Karen Hartsock
Oct 12, 2017
Mrs. Karen Hartsock, age 66, of Cobden died at 2:50 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at her home. She was born January 31, 1951 in Eugene, OR the daughter of Clifford Carmen and Peggy (Hiestand) Porter. She married Danny Hartsock on October 24, 1969 in Cobden. She is survived by her loving husband, Danny Hartsock of Cobden; daughter, Yvonne (Danny)...
Richard Cooley
Oct 11, 2017
Mr. Richard Cooley, age 64 of Dongola, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home. He was born March 24, 1953 in Dongola, the son of Leonard and Marie (Hines) Cooley. He married Brenda McCommons on August 5, 1968 in Missouri. Richard is survived by his loving wife of forty nine years, Brenda Cooley of Dongola; daughters,...
Hobert F. Rhodes
Oct 10, 2017
Mr. Hobert F. Rhodes, age 63, of Anna died at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his home. He was born September 3, 1954 in Manila, AR the son of Robert and Lessie Mae (White) Rhodes. He is survived by his seven sisters, Loretta Wilson of Sikeston, MO, Geneva Smith of Anna, Janice (Joe) Westmorland of Cedar Bluff, AL,...

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