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Obituaries
Jefferson County Leader
Susie O. Stern, 91, De Soto
Susie O. Stern, 91, of De Soto died Oct. 12, 2012, in French Village. Mrs. Stern was a punch press operator for Wagner Electric. Born March 22, 1921, in Statesboro, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Polly Duree Brown and Daniel Webster Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Louis Stern. She is survived by four children: Nancy Woodruff of French Village, Kathy Bull of O’Fallon, Linda Powell of French Village and Michael (Angela) Stern of Holt’s Summit; a sister, Lillie Lewis of Macon Ga.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Melvin Stern; two sons-in-law: Bill Bull and John “Capt. Duck” Powell; and five siblings: Bertha Dietz, Bertie Mae Owen, Daniel W. Brown Jr., Art D. Brown and the Rev. Rawden Brown. Funeral services were held Oct. 16 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto, officiated by the Rev. Waverly Weaver. Burial was in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens in St. Louis. Arrangements were by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Nancy L. Kinnison, 69, formerly of De Soto
Nancy Kinnison, 69, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of De Soto, died Oct. 13, 2012, in San Antonio. Ms. Kinnison was a former Southwestern Bell fleet operations manager, one of the first women to hold the manager title. She was a former member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a current member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in San Antonio. Born Nov. 11, 1942, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late John and Sylvia Parker. She is survived by a son, John (Christina) Kinnison of San Antonio; a brother, Tom (Virginia) Parker of College Station, Texas; an aunt, Angelia Shepard of Georgia; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and her beloved “grand-puppies” Dixie and Tucker. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in De Soto. Memorials may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church.
Carolyn Rose Zipp, 77, Imperial
Carolyn Rose Zipp, 77, of Imperial died Oct. 11, 2012, in St. Louis. Mrs. Zipp was a homemaker. Born Aug. 14, 1935, in Terre Haute, Ind., she was the daughter of the late William Francis and Dicie Eldeanna (Thompson) Kelly. She is survived by her husband, Francis J. Zipp of Imperial; four sons: Terry Zipp of St. Louis, Tim Zipp of Belleville, Ill., Toby Zipp of Imperial and Tommy Zipp of Imperial; two daughters: Tina Watson of High Ridge and Tammy Blair of Oakville; and three brothers: James Kelly of Indiana, Thomas Kelly of Florissant and Richard Price of Illinois. Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. today (Oct. 18) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Arnold. Burial is in the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in Arnold.
Richard E. Boyer, 51, Imperial
Richard E. Boyer, 51, of Imperial died Oct. 11, 2012, in St. Louis. Mr. Boyer was a carpenter. Born Oct. 18, 1960, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Joseph and Wilma (Parker) Boyer. He is survived by his wife, Natalie (Potter) Boyer; a son, Richard (Lori) Boyer of Imperial; a daughter, Robin (Mike) Otten of Imperial; and seven grandchildren: Seth, Sean, Elli, Wesley, Michael, Matthew and Ashley. Funeral services were held Oct. 15 at Kutis Funeral Home in St. Louis County. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.
The family of Travis Heath would like to thank everyone who brought food, sent donations, flowers, cards and comforted us in our time of grief. Many thanks, The Heath Family
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David N. Kostecki June 26, 1948 ~ October 13, 2011
Dad, One year ago lung cancer took you away and now you are free from all of the....and even though I cannot see you here on earth alive, I know you are always by my side.
The family of
Pearl “Bud” Aylesworth
would like to extend their appreciation to all of the people who have reached out to us during this difficult time. All your heartfelt thoughts and prayers have been a source of comfort in dealing with our loss of our mom. They have also been a reminder that hers was a life worth celebrating.
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
Gary E. Richardson Sr., 69, Barnhart
Gary E. Richardson Sr., 69, of Barnhart died Oct. 5, 2012. Mr. Richardson was a tool and die maker and a member of Parkton Assembly of God Church in Barnhart. Born Aug. 10, 1943, in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of the late M.E. and Ruth Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Eileen “Cookie” Richardson of Barnhart; three children: Cherriee (Keith) Sebastian of Rogersville, Michelle (Scott) Kretchemer of Granger, Ind., and Gary (Amy) Richardson of Barnhart; seven grandchildren: Caren (Nick) Meche; Nick, Alex and Dylan Kretchemer; and Phoebe, Chloe and Heidi Richardson; two great-grandchildren: Raylie and Kole Meche; three sisters: Donna Cauthorn, Debbie (Terry) Huff and Dee (Larry) McClelland; and two brothers: Gene (Sandy) Richardson Sr. and Jerry Richardson. He was preceded in death a brother, Dean K. Richardson. Memorial services were held Oct. 2 at Parkton Assembly of God in Barnhart. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Coplin Funeral Home in Farmington
Anne C. Parrish, 69, formerly of Pevely
Anne Carole (Harbaugh) Parrish, 69, of O’Fallon, formerly of Pevely, died Oct. 10, 2012, at St. Anthony’s de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis County. Mrs. Parrish was a special education teacher. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Missouri Botanical Gardens and was a library supporter. Born Sept. 29, 1943, in Miami, Fla., she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Hill) Harbaugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. Parrish Sr. She is survived by two sons: William “Will” (Stephanie) Parrish II of O’Fallon and John H. (Amber) Parrish of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers: John Harbaugh of South Carolina and Barry (Karen) Harbaugh of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Peggy (Jerry) Lemanski of Los Angeles, Calif.; and five grandchildren: Buffy, Benjammin, William, Jacob and Lucy. Memorial services were held Oct. 14 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus, officiated by the Rev. Jim Owens. Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel.
Sheila Evaughn Jamirson, 63, Pevely
Sheila Evaughn Jamirson, 63, of Pevely, died Oct. 5, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Jamirson was a member of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church in Festus. Born March 22, 1949, in Desloge, she was the daughter of the late Mildred (Turner) and Medford Jones. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Jamirson of De Soto; a daughter, Stephanie (Homer) Mooney of Bloomsdale; a son, Jason (Annie) Jamirson of Bloomsdale; two brothers; Melvin “Duke” (Mary) Jones of Salem and Bill (Kathy) Jones of Florida; a sister, Verla (Cliff) Burdette of Maryland; a brother-inlaw, Jesse Pickering; and six grandchildren: Tyler and Zachary Jamirson, Paige and Sumer Mooney and Madyson and Eve Jamirson. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Jim (Patsy) Jones, Howard Jones and Medford “June Bug” (Carolyn) Jones; two sisters: Rosetta Pickering and Wanda (Donald) Hasty; and one grandson, Austin Mooney. Funeral services were held Oct. 11 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by the Rev. Randy Gray. Burial was in the Parkview Cemetery in Farmington. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home. Happy Birthday Momma
Mary (Betty) Castens
To the prettiest and best teacher
Oct. 21, 1937 - Jan. 18, 2008
Always loved, never forgotten. Love, your family.
Paula (Valeck) Neihouse 10-14-57 ~ 10-17-2010 When nights are cold and stars are few, I close my eyes and think of u. A silent hope, a silent tear, a silent wish that you were here. Sadly missed, Anthony, Terry, Children, Grandchildren, Nephews and Nieces
Sherry Lynn “Gibson” Worley
4/17/62 ~ 10/15/09 We miss you sweetheart. Jim Gibson Family and Leonard Worley Family