August 13, 2024
Roberta Anne Schlanker, 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 13, 2024. A graduate of Central Methodist University, she began her teaching career in Troy, MO and later taught for many years in the English Department at DeSoto Junior High Scho
September 2, 2024
James E. Skaggs was born in Bismarck on October 27, 1938 a son to Louis and Macie (nee Lewis) Skaggs. He died on September 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital-South at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife Mary Virginia "Ginny" (nee Weiss) Skaggs, De S
August 30, 2024
Joseph Bernard DeClue was born on September 7, 1942 a son to Joseph D. and Rachel (nee Villmer) DeClue. He died on August 30, 2024 at DeGreeff Hospice House at the age of 81. He is survived by his children: Lisa (John) Smith, Linn, Scott DeClue, Peve
August 27, 2024
Steven Lynn Fielder was born November 17, 1961 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of Lester M. and Hazel L. (nee Oguin) Fielder. He died on August 27, 2024 in De Soto, MO at the age of 62 years. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Loreda (nee Oquin)
August 26, 2024
Garry Wayne Baker was born April 22, 1960 in Crystal City, MO. He was the son of Walter and Helen (nee Thost) Baker. He died on August 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO at the age of 64 years. He is survived by his wife, Lynda (nee Re
August 25, 2024
John R. Manning, Jr. was born on April 24, 1970 in Crystal City, MO. He was the son of Lillian I. (nee Smith) & John L. Manning, Sr. He died on August 25, 2024 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis at the age of 54. John is survived by his mother, Lilli
August 24, 2024
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Sanders was born on August 5, 1956. She died at Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation on August 24, 2024 at the age of 68. She is survived by two daughters: Amanda (Richard) Caby, De Soto and Heather Sanders, High Ridge; a son
August 23, 2024
David Glenn Fieweger was born on July 28, 1965 in St. Louis a son to Glenn and Harriet (nee Hodge) Fieweger. He died on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Mercy Hospital-South at the age of 59. He is survived by his companion of 27 years Deborah "Debbie" Han
August 19, 2024
James Franklin Westfall passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends at his Ware farm on August 19, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born in Kennett on October 30, 1936 a son to Benjamin Franklin "Frank" and Bessie Mae (nee Pilkenton) Westfall.Â
August 18, 2024
Thomas E. Portell was born on January 14, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of Homer and Mary Theresa (nee Bourisaw) Portell, both of whom precede him in death. He passed peacefully accompanied by his wife and family on August 18, 2024, at H
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August 14, 2024
George L. Crider was born on July 28, 1940, in Paragould, AR, a son to the late Clyde and Willie Lorine (McGarity) Crider. and passed away at the age of 84 on August 14, 2024 at his home in De Soto, MO, after a long battle with cancer. George is s
June 27, 2024
Tom James Lewis, Jr, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Chesterfield, MO., surrounded by his family.  Born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 3, 1962, to Tom James Lewis, Sr. and Donna Marie Lewis-Stevens. Tom was a great listener, friend, storyteller, an
August 7, 2024
Sharon L. Birkenmeier was born in St. Louis on August 8, 1958 a daughter to Edward and Faye (nee Dicus) Crocker. She died on August 7, 2024 at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton at the age of 65. She is survived by her four children: Kristie Gore, De S
August 5, 2024
William Joseph Long died at home after a long battle from Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonisms. Bill was born to James B. and Zelma (Zufall) Long on February 16, 1952 in De Soto, MO at his Grandma Zufall’s home in the big bed and delivered by D
August 2, 2024
Walter Eugene "Walt" Acklie was born in Keokuk, IA on September 1, 1955 a son to Kenneth Eugene and Mary Margaret (nee Ochsenbecker) Acklie. He died on August 2, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Hospital at the age of 68. A graduate of the University of Miss