December 19, 2023
Mary Alice Smith Myers was born July 6, 1928 in De Soto, MO. She was the daughter of John F. and Ethel A. (nee Blackwell) Leach. She died on December 19, 2023 at Crystal Oaks Nursing Facility, Crystal City, MO at the age of 95 years. She is survivedDecember 30, 2023
Mary Lou Jenkerson was born in De Soto on September 21, 1946 a daughter to Esther Laurene "Rene'" (nee MaBay) and Robert Lee "Hawkeye" Lovely, Sr. She died at her Festus home on December 30, 2023 at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband DavidDecember 25, 2023
Peter Michael Janky was born on March 9, 1943 in Omaha, NE. He was the son of Emil & Arlene (Slavik) Janky. He died on December 25, 2023 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO at the age 80. He is survived by his three daughters, KatherineDecember 22, 2023
Margaret Katherine "Margie" Blechle was born March 20, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of David Jacob and Marie Lorene (nee Basler) Propst. She died on December 22, 2023 at Hillcrest Care Center, De Soto, MO at the age of 82 years. She isDecember 18, 2023
Dr. Fred E. Bradley, Sr. was born in Bismarck, MO on Sept. 12, 1938. Son of Leslie "Sonny" and Mary Jane (nee McGeorge) Bradley. He passed away December 18, 2023 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson at the age of 85. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 yDecember 17, 2023
Violet L. Nash was born on February 3, 1929 in Thida, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Arthur and Rilla (nee Fuller) Davidson. She died on December 17, 2023 at her home in De Soto surrounded by her loving family at the age of 94. Violet is survivedDecember 12, 2023
James E. "Bud" Taylor, Jr. was born September 30, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of James E. Sr. and Maymie Zita (nee Feltz) Taylor. He died on December 12, 2023 in Herculaneum, MO at the age of 95 years. He is survived by his children, LannyNovember 30, 2023
Debra Lynn Notbusch was born July 23, 1957 in Augusta, Maine. She was the daughter of Phillip and Gloria Jean (nee Renfroe) Fowler. She died on November 30, 2023 at Baisch Nursing Center in De Soto, MO at the age of 66 years. She is survived by her fDecember 5, 2023
Richard Ray "Rick" Myers was born in Cape Girardeau on August 15, 1950 a son to Richard Raymond and Viola (nee Monie) Myers. He died at his De Soto home on December 5, 2023 at the age of 73. He is survived by two daughters: Heidi Myers, Desloge aDecember 3, 2023
James H. Bisgard, Jr. was born January 28, 1943. He was the son of James Howard and DeLois (nee Grammond) Bisgard. He died on December 3, 2023 at Festus Manor, Festus, MO at the age of 80 years. He is survived by his sister, Yvonne Jones, Forney, TX.November 22, 2023
Barbara J. Schoelhamer was born in De Soto on March 30, 1949 a daughter to Charles and Edna (nee Hawkins) Denny. She died on November 22, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital at the age of 74. Barbara is survived by her husband of 56 years, ChristoNovember 26, 2023
Sarah Ruth Queen was born in St. Louis on July 22, 1928 a daughter to James and Effie (nee Merritt) Scott. She died at her De Soto home on November 26, 2023 at the age of 95. She is survived by two children: Branda K. (Mark) Lorenz, West LafayeOctober 15, 2023
Richard Albert "Dick" North of Hillsboro died Oct. 15, 2023 at his home. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after working there for 37 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He lived his life's dream of being a farmer for over 50 yearsNovember 22, 2023
Earl J. Boyer was born in De Soto on May 28, 1946 a son to Della and Ella (nee Courtaway) Boyer. He died on November 22, 2023 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson at the age of 77. Earl served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had retirNovember 22, 2023
Erna Marie Johnston passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Fenton, MO on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She had just celebrated her 97th birthday with family and friends on November 11, 2023. Erna was born to Simon and Helen (Hotop) Hager on