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Ronda Kay (Tarr)  Ertman

Ronda Kay (Tarr) Ertman

Sep 17, 2024

Ronda Kay Ertman, 75, of rural Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born November 15, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, to Alonzo and Mary Hines Tarr. Ronda worked 14 years at Lenco in Jackson. In 2005, she retired from Procter & Gamble after 22 years of service. Ronda liked being outdoors, mowing, weed eating, and gardening flowers....

Leroy Kuehn

Leroy Kuehn

Sep 16, 2024

William "Leroy" Kuehn, 65, of Jackson passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at his home. He was born October 19, 1958, in Cape Girardeau, son of William "Bill" and Mary Ann Conley Kuehn. He and Amber Haertling were married September 2, 1995. Leroy was a 1978 Jackson High School graduate. He worked for 19 years at Ceramo. In retirement...

Elmer Marvin Koenig

Elmer Marvin Koenig

Sep 15, 2024

Elmer Marvin Koenig, 82, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

He was born November 10, 1941, in Farrar, Missouri, to Reinhold and Marie Luehrs Koenig.  He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar and was a 1959 graduate of Perryville High School.

He and Donna Faye Sievers were married August...

Louise (Betts)  Simmons

Louise (Betts) Simmons

Sep 11, 2024

Louise Betts Simmons, 95, of St. Louis and formerly of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born July 2, 1929, in Bonnerdale, Arkansas, daughter of Robert C. and Elsie Rasberry Betts. She was the third of twelve children. Louise married Harold L. Simmons on May 8, 1952, in...

Joseph A. Schlosser

Joseph A. Schlosser

Sep 11, 2024

Joseph A. Schlosser, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2024 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born January 10, 1942 in Randles, MO to the late August John and Lizzie Menz Schlosser. He and Patricia Waldmann were married on August 31, 1979, in Cape Girardeau. After graduating from Oran High School in...

Bobby Joe King

Bobby Joe King

Sep 6, 2024

Bobby Joe King, 86, of Jackson, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born March 4, 1938, in Neely's Landing, Missouri, to Robert and Geneva Morton King.  He was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School, where he played basketball.

Joe and Earlene White were married...

Victoria Faye (Morse)  Stahl

Victoria Faye (Morse) Stahl

Sep 3, 2024

Victoria Faye Stahl, 76, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home. She was born February 2, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, daughter of Victor and Evelyn King Morse. Victoria enjoyed spending time with her family and working with her flowers and garden. Loving survivors include her daughter, Stephanie (Chris) Koehler of Jackson; sons, Stephen (Regina) Stahl...

Judith Ann Mangels

Judith Ann Mangels

Sep 2, 2024

Judith A. “Judy” Mangels, 81, of Jackson, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home.

The eldest daughter and second of eleven children, Judy was born October 9, 1942, in Hilderbrand, Missouri, to John and Bertha Schemel Laurentius.  She was a 1960 graduate of Oak Ridge High School.

She and Curtis R. Mangels were...

Ilanda Ruth (Shultz)  Bollinger

Ilanda Ruth (Shultz) Bollinger

Sep 1, 2024

Ilanda Ruth Bollinger, 94, of Jackson passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 10, 1930, in Sedgwickville, daughter of Charles and Eveline Ruth Shultz. She and Ralph Bollinger were married on August 26, 1949. They had been married 61 years before he passed away on December 8, 2010. Ilanda...

Karen Lynn (Eaker)  Eaker- Bauer

Karen Lynn (Eaker) Eaker- Bauer

Aug 30, 2024

Karen Lynn Eaker-Bauer, 65, of Jackson passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, due to an auto accident. She was born March 5, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia, daughter of Naamon and Dorothy (Head) Eaker. She and Keith H. Bauer were married March 19, 2000. He passed away on September 20, 2007. Karen enjoyed crocheting and fishing Loving survivors include her...

Ronnie L Wiegand

Ronnie L Wiegand

Aug 25, 2024

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Wiegand, 84, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born September 8, 1939, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Noah and Helen Kiesow Wiegand. He honorably served 43 months in the U.S. Army.

Ronnie was a cement finisher for Fronabarger Concrete in Oak...

Gary William Evans

Gary William Evans

Aug 24, 2024

Gary William Evans, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his home.

He was born August 17, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of William R. and Lillian Robinson Evans. He and Phyllis Embrey were married January 19, 1963, in Fairview, Missouri.

Gary's family was everything to him. He was the owner...

Nancy Jane (Peludat)  Detjen

Nancy Jane (Peludat) Detjen

Aug 23, 2024

Nancy Jane Detjen, 79, of Jackson passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast. She was born January 15,1945, in East St. Louis, Illinois, daughter of Edwin H. and Bernice Struckmeyer Peludat. She and Harold Detjen were married on August 12, 1967, in St. Louis. Nancy was a 1963 graduate from East St. Louis Senior High School....

Melissa D Singleton

Melissa D Singleton

Aug 22, 2024

Melissa Diane "Liz" Singleton (71) of Millersville, MO passed away on August 22, 2024. She is survived by her sisters; Jennifer (John) Seabaugh from Millersville, Cindy (Curt) Grenz from Cape Girardeau, and Nancy (Rob) Case from Shepherdstown, WV. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews (along with their respective spouses and children) and by life-long friends, whom...

Mary Ann Zoellner

Mary Ann Zoellner

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Ann Zoellner, 76, of Jackson, formerly of Perryville, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Life Care Nursing Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 11, 1948, in Perry County, the daughter of the late Arthur Albert and Evelyn Marie Eichorn Turnbough. Mary will be fondly remembered for her gift of cooking exceptional meals and baking...

Mary Jane (Elfrink)  Alexander

Mary Jane (Elfrink) Alexander

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Jane Alexander, 85, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. Cremation will be accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. There will be a celebration of life at later date.

Gloria Earlene (Barks)  Lunsford

Gloria Earlene (Barks) Lunsford

Aug 10, 2024

Gloria "Earlene" Lunsford, 71, of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home. She was born January 13, 1953, in Kennett, Missouri, daughter of John and Oma Gattis Barks. Earlene attended New Bethel Baptist Church. Loving survivors include a daughter, Julie Weakley of Jackson; a son Jerry (Rachel) Broshuis of Jackson; three grandchildren, Angel Olson, Jerod and...

Terry Lee Ladreiter

Terry Lee Ladreiter

Aug 10, 2024

T erry Lee Ladreiter, 75, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away August 10, 2024, at the Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville. He was born August 22, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, son of Vernon and Trula Blaylock Ladreiter. He and Pam Reaves were married on January 20,1990, in Little Rock Arkansas. Terry was a 1967 graduate of Jackson High School. He served...

Karen (Graff)  Gentry

Karen (Graff) Gentry

Aug 7, 2024

Karen Faye Gentry, 77, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, peacefully at her home. Karen was born October 9, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, to John Francis and Iris Sander Graff. She was a 1964 graduate of Scott City High School. Karen and James R. Gentry were married December 31, 1964, in Illmo, Missouri. Four children were born...

Larry E Kuntze

Larry E Kuntze

Aug 4, 2024

Larry E. Kuntze, 84, of Tilsit, passed away peacefully August 4, 2024, at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida, surrounded by family.

He was born May 21, 1940, in Tilsit, the son of Alvin August Kuntze and Thekla Lange Kuntze.  He and Loretta V. Lange were married April 21, 1963, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. They...

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