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William ‘Bill’ Williams, 80, Byrnes Mill

William ‘Bill’ Williams, 80, Byrnes Mill

William “Bill” Williams, 80, of Byrnes Mill died March 3, 2026. Mr. Williams took pride in being a provider for his family. He enjoyed going on a road trip, especially to Chicago, and the peace and quiet of hunting and fishing. Most of all, h…

Rebecca Jo Borghi, 44, Tucson, Ariz.

Rebecca Jo Borghi, 44, Tucson, Ariz.

Rebecca Jo Borghi, 44, of Tucson, Ariz., died Feb. 27, 2026. Ms. Borghi spent her childhood and school years in Crystal City and then made Tucson her home more than 20 years ago. She loved her faith, family and community. She was an active me…

Timothy Evan Minnich, 34, Festus

Timothy Evan Minnich, 34, Festus

Timothy Evan Minnich, 34, of Festus died Feb. 24, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Minnich was known for making friends everywhere he went, having a great sense of humor and for being compassionate towards animals. He en…

Cheryl Ann Reed, 65, Barnhart

Cheryl Ann Reed, 65, Barnhart

Cheryl Ann Reed, 65, of Barnhart died March 2, 2026. Mrs. Reed worked as an LPN for Woodlands of Arnold for more than 31 years. She was a member of Gracelife Chapel in Pevely. She loved animals and all things Baby Yoda. In her free time, she …

Ronnie Mabery, 79, De Soto

Ronnie Mabery, 79, De Soto

Ronnie Mabery, 79, of De Soto, formerly of Ironton, died March 1, 2026. Mr. Mabery worked at a sheltered workshop and participated in the Special Olympics. He was known for his warm smile and love for his family. He will be remembered for his…

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Beverly Marie Gansner, 79, Festus

Beverly Marie Gansner, 79, Festus

Beverly Marie Gansner, 79, of Festus died Feb. 28, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Gansner graduated from Harding University and worked as a P.E. teacher and coach for three years before having children and becoming a substitute teacher in the Festus…

Cecil E. Huddleston, 81, Park Hills

Cecil E. Huddleston, 81, Park Hills

Cecil E. Huddleston, 81, of Park Hills, formerly of Hillsboro, died Feb. 15, 2026. Mr. Huddleston retired as a pressman from Orchard Corp., where he worked for many years and earned the respect of his colleagues. After retirement, he worked a…

Geertje Roettger, 83, Hillsboro

Geertje Roettger, 83, Hillsboro

Geertje Roettger, 83, of Hillsboro died Feb. 28, 2026. Originally from the Netherlands, Mrs. Roettger became a U.S. citizen on Aug. 2, 1974. She retired from the Division of Probation and Parole in Hillsboro. She enjoyed volunteering at the H…

Thomas John Eberhardt, 64, Festus

Thomas John Eberhardt, 64, Festus

Thomas John Eberhardt, 64, of Festus died Feb. 24, 2026, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County. Mr. Eberhardt worked as the co-owner/construction worker for Riverside Home Improvement. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle,…

Helen A. Gross, 79, De Soto

Helen A. Gross, 79, De Soto

Helen A. Gross, 79, of De Soto died Feb. 28, 2026, in St. Louis. For many years, Mrs. Gross worked as a library secretary at Vineland Elementary, where she was known as a familiar and comforting presence and nurtured students' curiosity and l…

Virginia D. Meshell, 74, Festus

Virginia D. Meshell, 74, Festus

Virginia D. Meshell, 74, of Festus died Feb. 28, 2026, in Crystal City. Mrs. Meshell loved creating crafts, especially working with beads, and could often be found with a good book in hand or enjoying her favorite television programs. Most of…

Stephanie M. Kaiser, 51, De Soto

Stephanie M. Kaiser, 51, De Soto

Stephanie M. Kaiser, 51, of De Soto died Feb. 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Kaiser was a homemaker. Born Jan. 5, 1975, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Robin (Puckett) Czapla and Steve Horn. She was…

Travis Wayne Swafford, 49, Festus

Travis Wayne Swafford, 49, Festus

Travis Wayne Swafford, 49, of Festus died Feb. 25, 2026, in St. Louis. Mr. Swafford worked as a regional branch manager at Wells Fargo for 26 years, where he was known for his dedication, leadership and kindness. He volunteered with Stray Res…

Wilma Rolens, 75, Imperial

Wilma Rolens, 75, Imperial

Wilma Rolens, 75, of Imperial died Feb. 17, 2026. Mrs. Rolens attended St. Joachim Catholic School and graduated in 1968. After graduation, she worked at Stouffers Riverfront Inn for 10 years before joining Old Mexico for four years. She went…

Terry Moyer, 79, Dittmer

Terry Moyer, 79, Dittmer

Terry Moyer, 79, of Dittmer died Feb. 25, 2026, in Fenton. Mr. Moyer was a Vietnam veteran known for his quiet strength and unwavering spirit. He loved camping under the stars, traveling to new places, fishing with friends and family and spen…

Betty J. Fisk, 90, Arnold

Betty J. Fisk, 90, Arnold

Betty J. Fisk, 90, of Arnold died Feb. 24, 2026. Mrs. Fisk married her husband at 16, and they quickly started their family. Her love of children resonated throughout her life, and once her own children began school, she worked as a cook in t…

Judith L. ‘Judy’ Westfall, 84, Hillsboro

Judith L. ‘Judy’ Westfall, 84, Hillsboro

Judith L. “Judy” Westfall, 84, of Hillsboro died February 25, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Westfall was a farmer for much of her life and was known as a woman who wore many hats. She worked as an administrative assistant for Jefferson College, fro…

Ronald E. Hogue, 67, Festus

Ronald E. Hogue, 67, Festus

Ronald E. Hogue, 67, of Festus died Feb. 25, 2026. Mr. Hogue worked as a creative director for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for 32 years. He will be remembered as a fun-loving guy who loved to laugh and make other people laugh. He loved spendi…

Corlis Gail Chapman, 74, Chapin, S.C.

Corlis Gail Chapman, 74, Chapin, S.C.

Corlis Gail Chapman, 74, of Chapin, S.C., formerly of Festus, died Feb. 22, 2026, at her home. Ms. Chapman was a 1969 Festus High School graduate and attended Jefferson Community College. She enjoyed watching movies, especially Snow White, La…

Jay F. Flachs, 67, Imperial

Jay F. Flachs, 67, Imperial

Jay F. Flachs, 67, of Imperial died Feb. 19, 2026. Born April 3, 1958, in St. Louis, Mr. Flachs was the son of the late Frank and Maryann (Bruno) Flachs.

Donald Harlan Wagner, 77, Crystal City

Donald Harlan Wagner, 77, Crystal City

Donald Harlan Wagner, 77, of Crystal City died Feb. 16, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis County. Mr. Wagner served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 40 years working as a supervisor for PPG. He was a member of Immanuel Luthera…

Jo Ann (Adkins) Thomas, 74, Herculaneum

Jo Ann (Adkins) Thomas, 74, Herculaneum

Jo Ann (Adkins) Thomas, 74, of Herculaneum died Feb. 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Thomas worked for many years as the fabric department supervisor at Walmart. In her free time, she enjoyed watching The Walking D…