June 17, 2023
Clarence E. "Eddie" Wideman was born in Richwoods on May 29, 1937 a son to Clarence B. and Maggie (nee Cordia) Wideman. He died on June 17, 2023 at Mercy Hospital-Jefferson at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Karen S. (nee HibbitJanuary 26, 2023
Frederick Gary “Fred” Matthes, 83, of rural DeSoto died on January 26, 2023. He was born in St. Louis on December 7, 1939, to Harold and Emily Matthes. He was raised on the family dairy farm east of DeSoto. He graduated from Festus High School anApril 29, 2023
Michael Wayne "Schnookie" Schnelker was born August 9, 1949 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of John and Lucille (nee Henry) Schnelker. He died on April 29, 2023 at this residence in De Soto, MO at the age of 73 years. He is survived by his wife, PatJune 8, 2023
Betty Lee Loge was born October 27, 1935 in Xenia, IL. She was the daughter of Freelon and Minne (nee Henson) Martin. She died on June 8, 2023 at her residence in De Soto, MO at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her children, Steven (Kirstin) BMay 30, 2023
Delores Hamel was born in De Soto on October 19, 1932 a daughter to Ferman and Ova (nee Rider) McAnally. She died on May 30, 2023 at her De Soto home at the age of 90. She is survived by one daughter Donna (Kenny) Bahr, Festus; one son Terry (CarolMay 26, 2023
Jared Christopher Young was born in Crystal City on March 5, 2003 a son to Christopher W. and Wendy S. (nee Gardiner) Young. He died at Mercy Hospital-St. Louis on May 26, 2023 at the age of 20. He is survived by his parents who live in Hillsboro, onMay 17, 2023
Richard Dean Midgett was born January 26, 1963 in De Soto, MO. He was the son of Ellis and Lillian (nee Beers) Midgett. He died on May 17, 2023 at Mercy Jefferson, Festus, MO at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his siblings, Donna (David) LucasMay 24, 2023
Bertha Jean Marshall was born February 10, 1941 in Holcomb, MO. She was the daughter of Harry and Anna Christina (nee Belcher) Horn. She died on May 24, 2023 at her residence in De Soto, MO at the age of 82 years. She is survived by her children, RhoMay 22, 2023
Colby Gene DeClue was born January 19, 1953 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of Thomas F. and Carol J. (nee Woodruff) DeClue. He died on May 22, 2023 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his mother, CaroMay 17, 2023
Darrell Leonard Dolmage was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 4, 1945 a son to Leonard and Marie (nee Hindman) Dolmage. He died at his De Soto home on May 17, 2023 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife Frances E. (nee Stephens) Dolmage; twoMay 11, 2023
Marlene Marie Trousdale was born March 5, 1947 in St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of Elmer and Florence (nee Basler) Trautman. She died on May 11, 2023 in Dittmer, MO at the age of 76 years. She is survived by her son, Jim (Dana Grobe) Trousdale,May 6, 2023
Robert Lloyd "Bob" Coleman was born in De Soto on January 26, 1949 a son to Homer and Helen (nee Kimbrel) Coleman. He died at Mercy Hospital Jefferson on May 6, 2023 at the age of 74. He is survived by three sons: Eric Coleman, De Soto, Steve (Jamie)April 29, 2023
Walter Glenwood Berry was born on October 4, 1939 in Victoria, MO. He was the son of Earl and Lola Tempa (nee Hubbard) Berry. He died on April 29, 2023 at his De Soto home at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (nee Zoph) BerryMay 2, 2023
Charles Frederick Hoelzel was born in Melzo on April 16, 1930 a son to Helmuth "H.E." and Maude (nee Holdman) Hoelzel. He died at his De Soto farm on May 2, 2023 at the age of 93. He is survived by four daughters: Margie (Doug) Urban, Ballwin, MarilyApril 27, 2023
Fred Harold Schmitt, Sr. was born in Forest City, AR on September 14, 1930 a son to Francis "Frank" and Ann (nee McCain) Schmitt. He died at his Festus home on April 27, 2023 at the age 92. He is survived by four children: Gene (Nancy) Schmitt, Festu