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Alexander Ryan Foster, 17, of Imperial died Jan. 7, 2026. Alexander enjoyed playing soccer and volleyball, and he had aspirations of becoming a civil engineer. He also enjoyed being outdoors, spendin…
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Karen Elizabeth Portell, 65, of Festus died Jan. 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Ms. Portell was a member of Our Lady Catholic Church in Festus. She loved listening to music, es…
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Spencer Waddell, 96, of Eureka died Jan. 8, 2026, in Fenton. Mr. Waddell grew up in Sherman and was a 1947 Eureka High School graduate. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, where he attained th…
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Sundaye Marie (Becker) Lubinski, 75, of Bernalillo, N.M., died Jan. 4, 2026. Mrs. Lubinski retired as an accessibility coordinator for students with disabilities at Jefferson College. She was a Chris…
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Charlotte A. Smith, 84, of Arnold died Jan. 2, 2026. Mrs. Smith was the former financial secretary for UAW Local 110 Retirees Union for 30 years. Born Jan.19, 1941, in St. Louis, she was the daughter…
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Carol G. (Williams) Bonner, 85, of Maryland Heights died Jan. 4, 2026. Mrs. Bonner grew up in Festus and was the middle child of eight siblings living in a small house. She worked as a unit secretary…
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Paul Leroy Freeman, 86, of Hillsboro died Oct. 23, 2025, at his home. Mr. Freeman loved to play golf and spend time with his family, especially when taking trips to Branson. He was known for his love…
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Joseph M. Pratte, 97, of Hickory, N.C., died Jan. 6, 2026. Mr. Pratte joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 during the Korean War. Following his military service, he became active in the Festus and Cryst…
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Ruth Ann Williams, 97, of Pevely died Jan. 6, 2026, at Crystal Oaks Nursing Home in Crystal City. Mrs. Williams was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed being outdoors, including camping, fis…
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Shirley (Hunt) Simonds, 90, of Imperial died Jan. 3, 2026. Mrs. Simonds was born Feb. 5, 1935.
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