April 6, 2026
Billy F. "Bill" Dean was born in Black Rock, AR on June 6, 1940 a son to Odst and Marvella (nee Anderson) Dean. He died at Mercy Hospital Jefferson on April 6, 2026 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of almost 66 years Kathleen "Kathy" (neeApril 6, 2026
Herman J. “Dutch” Koch was born on July 4, 1929. He was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Schrameyer) Koch. He died on April 6, 2026 at Stonebridge Senior Living, De Soto, MO at the age of 96. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon A. KochApril 8, 2026
Dorothy Mae Powers was born April 1, 1933 in Delta, PA. She was the daughter of Oliver and Florence (nee Ginton) Parthree. She was raised by Harold and Laura Etter. She died on April 8, 2026 at Stonebridge-De Soto at the at of 93 years. She is survivApril 3, 2026
On April 3, 2026, Stasha Jewel (Cole) Bales, age 71, entered into the presence of the Lord. A devoted follower of Christ, she inspired many by her unwavering strength and faith in God. She was dedicated to daily Bible study and readily shared her beApril 2, 2026
Georgia Mae Morgan was born on May 29, 1933 in Stanford, KY. She was the daughter of Jack & Mary Belle (nee Wilson) Wood. She died on April 2, 2026 at her daughter's home in De Soto, MO at the age of 92. She is survived by her daughters, DMarch 30, 2026
Laszlo "Laz" Lenkei, Jr. was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 17, 1967 a son to Zoraida (nee Ortiz) and Laszlo Lenkei, Sr. He died at his Valle Lake home on March 30, 2026 at the age of 58. He is survived by his parents who live in Ocala, FL;March 25, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ron Schardan. He has gone home to his heavenly reward. Born in St. Louis and lived on the farm that he loved for 33 years. Ron was a beloved husband of Danielle Schardan (nee Nichoalds) for 62 yeMarch 21, 2026
Mary Jo Ann Rodriguez 63 of DeSoto, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 5, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri. The daughter of the late Melba Church (Richardson) and the late Daniel Church. Mary was a deMarch 21, 2026
Sandra Kay Guenther was born on November 26, 1963 a daughter to Jerry and Patricia (nee Solomon) Wickerham. She died at Mercy Hospital-Jefferson on March 21, 2026 at the age of 62. She is survived by her husband Charles "Chop" Guenther, De Soto; herMarch 12, 2026
Louis Arnold "Butch' Viehman was born in Bonne Terre on April 13, 1953 a son to Jack A. And Josephine "Louise" (nee Solomon) Viehman. He died at his Desloge home on March 12, 2026 at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife Susan (nee Snyder) ViehmaMarch 8, 2026
Glenda S. Willcut was born on January 13, 1936 in Campbell, MO. She was the daughter of John Wilson Taylor and Edith (nee Davis) Taylor Conran. She died on March 8, 2026 at her home in De Soto, MO at the age of 90. Glenda was employed as a licFebruary 23, 2026
Roni Pigg was born on October 12, 1982 in St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of the late Sharon (nee Fisher) Pigg and Ronald Pigg of Desloge, MO. She died on February 23, 2026 at her home in Arnold, MO at the age of 43. In addition to her father, RFebruary 23, 2026
Ray Greenlee was born on December 25, 1938 in Potosi a son to John T. “Jack” and Loretta (nee Wilson) Greenlee. He died on February 23, 2026 at Crystal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crystal City at the age of 87. With his brother JackMarch 10, 2026
Marguerite Ellen Truelove was born in St. Louis on August 13, 1944 a daughter to Edward and Bernice (nee Allers) Law. She died at Christian Hospital in St. Louis on March 10, 2026 at the age of 81. She is survived be her children: Donald (Kery) TMarch 8, 2026
Betty Ann Nickelson, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1939 to Paul & Suzie Bourisaw, in Old Mines, Missouri. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Lloyd “Blozie” Nickel















