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Samantha Q. ‘Sammy’ Edwards, 8, Eureka

Samantha Q. ‘Sammy’ Edwards, 8, Eureka

Samantha Q. “Sammy” Edwards, 8, of Eureka died March 24, 2026. Sammy was a student at Blevins Elementary School, where she enjoyed playing on the swings, spinning and playing learning games. She was also a member of the Rooftop Church Rooftot…

Marilyn Fay Ligons, 67, Festus

Marilyn Fay Ligons, 67, Festus

Marilyn Fay Ligons, 67, of Festus died March 31, 2026. Mrs. Ligons was a member of Prince of Peace United Pentecostal Church in St. Louis and Festus. She enjoyed cooking meals for those she loved, taking peaceful car rides and shopping, often…

Earl W. Crutchley, 86, Arnold

Earl W. Crutchley, 86, Arnold

Earl W. Crutchley, 86, of Arnold died March 14, 2026. Mr. Crutchley worked in the sugar industry, served in the National Guard and was of the Methodist faith. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and watching football and ho…

Anna Marie Sparkman-Redmond, 87, Imperial

Anna Marie Sparkman-Redmond, 87, Imperial

Anna Marie Sparkman-Redmond, 87, of Imperial died March 23, 2026. Mrs. Sparkman-Redmond was known for her devotion to her Catholic faith and her commitment to family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, baking/cake decorating, sewing, quilting a…

Cecilia Ann (Missel) Hogan Shinnick, 94, Hillsboro

Cecilia Ann (Missel) Hogan Shinnick, 94, Hillsboro

Cecilia Ann (Missel) Hogan Shinnick, 94, of Hillsboro died March 23, 2026, in Crystal City. Mrs. Shinnick and her husband, Edward, moved to Hillsboro in 1960, where they ran a small farm just north of town. They grew their own food, butchered…

Franklin H. ‘Frank’ Miller, 85, Hillsboro

Franklin H. ‘Frank’ Miller, 85, Hillsboro

Franklin H. “Frank” Miller, 85, of Hillsboro died March 26, 2026, in St. Louis. Mr. Miller was an aircraft engineer and worked for 35 years at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, where he was recognized for his skill and commitment. Outside of his care…

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Anthony V. ‘Tony’ Russo, 63, Arnold

Anthony V. ‘Tony’ Russo, 63, Arnold

Anthony V. “Tony” Russo, 63, of Arnold died March 30, 2026, at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur. Mr. Russo worked as a forklift operator. He loved working on cars and spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a loving, caring and h…

Carolyn Sue Pearson, 84, Hillsboro

Carolyn Sue Pearson, 84, Hillsboro

Carolyn Sue Pearson, 84, of Hillsboro died March 28, 2026, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. Ms. Pearson dedicated many years as a medical technician at BJC Hospitals in St. Louis. She worked primarily on the pediatric floors and in…

Ray William Vines, 87, Bloomsdale

Ray William Vines, 87, Bloomsdale

Ray William Vines, 87, of Bloomsdale died March 26, 2026. Mr. Vines retired as a mechanic at American Can Co. He Ray was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church, where he was baptized in 2003. He was known as a hardworking man who rarely sat still…

Ronald Eugene Wansley, 82, Crystal City

Ronald Eugene Wansley, 82, Crystal City

Ronald Eugene Wansley, 82, of Crystal City died March 14, 2026, at his home. Mr. Wansley enjoyed decorating his home, fixing hair, playing cards and singing. Most of all, he loved cooking and baking, dressing nicely and smelling good. Born Ap…

Dean Robert Meyer, 81, Warrenton

Dean Robert Meyer, 81, Warrenton

Dean Robert Meyer, 81, of Warrenton died March 23, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis. Mr. Meyer served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1968 in Vietnam. He worked for IGA in Festus in his younger years. He had moved to Nor…

Alice Ann Meyer, 78, Warrenton

Alice Ann Meyer, 78, Warrenton

Alice Ann Meyer, 78, of Warrenton died Feb. 25, 2026, at New Florence Care Center in New Florence. Mrs. Meyer was a member of Faith Christian Family Church in Warrenton and a past member of In Hymn Ministries. She loved fellowship, going to l…

Heath Wibbenmeyer, 43, Festus

Heath Wibbenmeyer, 43, Festus

Heath Wibbenmeyer, 43, of Festus died March 18, 2026, in St. Louis. Mr. Wibbenmeyer worked as a contractor. Born Sept. 18, 1982, in Fort Leonard, he was the son of Sherry (Niemann) Roth of Festus and the late John Wibbenmeyer.

Joan Marie Esch, 91, Festus

Joan Marie Esch, 91, Festus

Joan Marie Esch, 91, of Festus died March 28, 2026. Mrs. Esch was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City. She loved to travel and her hobbies included trout fishing, sewing and watching cooking shows. Her main inter…

Ralph Dean McFarland Sr., 93, Festus

Ralph Dean McFarland Sr., 93, Festus

Ralph Dean McFarland Sr., 93, of Festus died March 27, 2026, at Riverview at the Park Nursing Center in Ste. Genevieve. Mr. McFarland retired from Union Electric, where he worked as an electrician. He attended Good News Community Church and w…

Madison Paige Crim, 27, Festus

Madison Paige Crim, 27, Festus

Madison Paige Crim, 27, of Festus died March 23, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Crim loved to read and play board games with her kids. She enjoyed spending time in the kitchen, baking and making fun desserts, especially with her “little helpers” lic…

Jerome R. Burhans, 88, Janesville, Wis.

Jerome R. Burhans, 88, Janesville, Wis.

Jerome R. Burhans, 88, of Janesville, Wis., died March 22, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Janesville. Mr. Burhans was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Japan. He retired from senior VP roles at companies in St. Louis, incl…

Beverly June Manning, 82, Pontoon Beach, Ill.

Beverly June Manning, 82, Pontoon Beach, Ill.

Beverly June Manning, 82, of Pontoon Beach, Ill., died March 25, 2026, at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus. Mrs. Manning worked in childcare and as a seamstress. She loved cooking and sewing, passing down that passion and knowledge to h…

Evelyn A. Childress, 86, Hillsboro

Evelyn A. Childress, 86, Hillsboro

Evelyn A. Childress, 86, of Hillsboro died March 26, 2026, in De Soto. Mrs. Childress enjoyed playing bingo with friends, singing and spending time with friends and family, especially during Christmas. She will be remembered for her warm and …

Freddie Wayne Stewart, 74, Hillsboro

Freddie Wayne Stewart, 74, Hillsboro

Freddie Wayne Stewart, 74, of Hillsboro died Feb. 14, 2026, at his home. Mr. Stewart retired from ownership of Xyquad Inc., which was voted into Inc. 500 for several years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Southern Baptist. He for…

Ronald Schardan, 85, Hillsboro

Ronald Schardan, 85, Hillsboro

Ronald Schardan, 85, of Hillsboro died March 25, 2026, at his home. Mr. Schardan was a science teacher of 34 years in the Melville School District and science department chair for 20 years. He pastored the youth group at Parkton Assembly for …

Debra Sue York, 71, Imperial

Debra Sue York, 71, Imperial

Debra Sue York, 71, of Imperial died March 20, 2026. Born May 10, 1954, in St. Louis, Ms. York was the daughter of the late James and Gwendolyn York.

Kathleen Mary Zych, 75, Crystal City

Kathleen Mary Zych, 75, Crystal City

Kathleen Mary Zych, 75, of Crystal City died March 23, 2026, at Scenic Nursing Center in Herculaneum. Ms. Zych was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church in Festus and worked as the facilities manager. She enjoyed spending time with her f…

Bernard ‘Geno’ Valenti II, 58, Hillsboro

Bernard ‘Geno’ Valenti II, 58, Hillsboro

Bernard “Geno” Valenti II, 58, of Hillsboro died March 21, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Valenti will be remembered for his devotion to family, gift for storytelling, love of Lake of the Ozarks, strength and the lasti…