The two Festus men involved in an airplane crash on Monday (June 11) south of Festus remained hospitalized today (June 13).
A spokeswoman for Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur said the pilot of the Thorp T211 single-engine plane, Jim Smith, 65, remained in serious condition while the condition of his son, Kristopher Smith, 40, has been changed from satisfactory to critical.
Kris Smith’s wife, Tracie, said yesterday that both men have had back surgery and that her husband was scheduled to have ankle surgery on Friday.
“We don’t know a ton” about what led to the crash, she said, noting that her husband didn’t remember anything about the incident and that her
Leader food writer Kathleen Brotherton is offering website readers one stellar recipe a week in the “My Leader Yummy” feature.
I guess I’m showing I’m “old as dirt” when I talk about the days before instant pudding mixes and how if you wanted a bowl of banana pudding, you had to cook vanilla pudding the old-fashioned way and then add sliced bananas. Of course you didn’t add them until you were ready to serve the pudding, or you’d
■ Winners are announced in the Grand Times “Show Off Your Grandkids” photography contest, with lots of engaging photos published in our 24-page special section, inside your June 13 paper. (Arnold-Imperial Leader, Jefferson County Leader).
■ Several Catholic parishes in Jefferson County will have new priests on duty come June 18 as the Archdiocese of St. Louis puts into effect a long list
Joshua Daniel Doty, 27, of Festus died June 9, 2013, at his home. Mr. Doty was the son of Carol (Stephen) Halbauer White of Festus and Stanley Doty of Milwaukee, Wis.
Visitation is at noon and funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today (June 13) at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by the Rev. Joseph Wormek. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
Julianne Gail Sita, 83, of Herculaneum died June 6, 2013. Ms. Sita was the daughter of the late Michael and Velma Sita.
Graveside services were held at Hillcrest Abbey Mausoleum in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or T.I.P. Hospice in Farmington. Arrangements were under the direction of the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home.
Arthur L. “Buddy” Carrow, 92, of Paonia, Colo., formerly of Pevely, died June 7, 2013, at his home. Mr. Carrow is survived by his wife of 65 years, Geraldine N. (Shutts) Carrow.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home in Paonia.
Geraldine Theresa “Gerry” Hill, 80, of Festus died June 6, 2013, at Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Hill.
Funeral Mass was held June 13 at the Our Lady Church in Festus, officiated by the Rev. John Kerber. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Network. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
William “Ron” Morris, 79, of Arnold died June 3, 2013, at his home. Mr. Morris is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rebecca N. Morris.
Graveside services were held June 5 at the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks.
Marie H. Schmitt, 93, of De Soto died June 7, 2013, at Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto. Mrs. Schmitt was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Matthew Schmidt.
Funeral Mass was held June 11 at St. Rose of Lima Church in De Soto, officiated by the Rev. Alexander Anderson. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in De Soto. Arrangements were under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto.
Jerry Elmer Hicks, 79, of De Soto died June 4, 2013, in De Soto. Mr. Hicks was the son of the late Elmer James and Anna Marie (Schofield) Hicks.
Funeral services were held June 7 at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in Arnold, officiated by Pastor Bob Caldwell. Burial was in the City Cemetery in De Soto. Arrangements were under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home.
Leonard Shadowens, 83, of Festus died June 5, 2013, at Crystal Oaks Nursing Center. Mr. Shadowens was preceded in death by his wife, Etha (Valle) Shadowens.
Funeral Mass was to be held June 11 at Sacred Heart Church, officiated by The Rev. Joseph Wormek. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
Jerry Elmer Hicks, 79, of De Soto died June 4, 2013, in De Soto. Mr. Hicks was the son of the late Elmer James and Anna Marie (Schofield) Hicks.
Funeral services were held June 7 at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in Arnold, officiated by Pastor Bob Caldwell. Burial was in the City Cemetery in De Soto. Arrangements were under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home.
Joan Elaine Bieser, 79, of Festus died June 5, 2013, at her home. Mrs. Bieser is survived by her husband, William Bieser.
Funeral services were held June 7 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by Pastor Charles McClain. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
Frank Orville Wasson, 85, formerly of Barnhart, died June 7, 2013, at Baisch Nursing Home in De Soto. Mr. Wasson is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bertha (Downs) Wasson.
Funeral services were held June 12 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus, officiated by Pastor Arnold Mangus. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel.
Loretta E. Dierks, 78, of De Soto died June 5, 2013, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Dierks was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Dierks.
Funeral services were held June 8 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto, officiated by the Rev. Bruce Valle. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in De Soto. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Jody C. (Jones) Pesek, of Imperial died May 27, 2013, in Imperial. Mrs. Pesek is survived by her husband, Rick Pesek Sr.
Funeral services were held May 30 at Hoffmeister South County Chapel. Burial was private. Arrangements were under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in Arnold.
Jennifer Ann Moormann, 32, of Arnold died June 7, 2013. Ms. Moormann was the daughter of Betty (Johnson) Moormann and Carl Moormann of De Soto.
Funeral services were to be held June 12 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto, officiated by Bob Thebeau. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in De Soto. Arrangements were under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Floyd Walter Geitz, 77, of Imperial died June 3, 2013, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County. Mr. Geitz is survived by his fiancée, Diane Woelfer of Imperial.
Funeral services were private. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.
William A. Barnes, 99, of Festus died June 7, 2013, at his home. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (Williams) Barnes.
Graveside services with full military honors are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Herculaneum Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Autism Society, 4340 East West Hwy., Ste 350 Bethesda, MD 20814; or to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.
Alma M. (DeNoyer) Zatorski, 80, of Pacific died May 27, 2013, at Pacific Care Center in Pacific. Mrs. Zatorski was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Zatorski.
Arrangements were under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary in Cedar Hill.
James Henry “Jim” Horn Sr., 87, of Oakville died June 6, 2013, at his home. Mr. Horn is survived by his wife, Rose (Carrow) Horn.
Funeral Mass was to be held June 12 at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, officiated by the Rev. Joseph Wormek. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
Delbert Lindell Fadler, 80, of Festus died June 5, 2013, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Fadler is survived by his wife, Glenda M. (Marshall) Fadler.
Funeral services were held June 10 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by the Rev. Randy Gray. Burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
Jerry Drummonds, 60, of De Soto died June 2, 2013, at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis. Mr. Drummonds was the son of Karon Drummonds and the late Horatio Drummonds.
Memorial services were held June 7 at St. Louis Cremation. Arrangements were under the direction of St. Louis Cremation.
Jason T. Moslander, 28, of Fenton died June 5, 2013. Mr. Moslander is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Ketcherside) Moslander.
Funeral services were held Jun 10 at Twin Rivers Worship Center. Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery in St. Louis County. Arrangements were under the direction of Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood.
Beverly Jean Hoskin, 71, of Fenton died June 8, 2013, at her home. Mrs. Hoskin is survived by her husband, Edwin Hoskin.
Funeral services were to be held June 12 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely, officiated by the Rev. Terry Crank. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
The 2013 USATF Masters Association Championship and Open Track & Field Invitational is set for Sunday, June 16 at the Festus High School track. The meet is open to Open division (age 19 or older) and Masters division (age 30 or older) athletes who are members of the USA Track Federation (USATF). Fees are $15 per athlete. Registration must be completed online at coacho.com by 9 p.m. Thursday, June 13. There is no admission fee for spectators. Track events will start at 9 a.m. and field events will
Three employees were injured this morning (June 11) in a sulfuric acid leak at the Doe Run Co. smelter in Herculaneum, one seriously enough to be transported by helicopter for medical care.
The leak occurred in the acid storage line at the plant, authorities reported.
Herculaneum Fire Department Capt. Kevin Baker said Doe Run reported the accident at 6:41 a.m.
“We arrived on scene and Doe
Ashton P. Richards, 17, of De Soto was hurt in a one-car accident at 10:17 a.m. Monday (June 10) on Hwy. H west of Red Wing Road in the De Soto area, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports.
Richards was driving a 1998 Saturn SC2 east on Hwy. H and partially ran off the right side of the road before overcorrecting twice and then losing control of the car, which ended up running off the right side of the
Jim Smith and his son, Kristopher Smith, both of Festus, were injured tonight (June 10) when their experimental aircraft crashed about two miles south of the Festus Airport in a field near 2627 Plattin Road.
At 10:15 p.m., Jim Smith, 65, had been transported by helicopter to Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur. Kristopher Smith, 40, also was extricated from the airplane. He, too, was taken to the hospital by helicopter.
The
With 75 percent (or more) of the 2013 season still to play, the House Springs American Legion Post 783 senior baseball team still has a lot to prove.
But winning six of their first eight games has manager Jake Grossbauer and his players excited and encouraged.
“Not bad,” Grossbauer said after his Post 783 squad knocked off De Soto SMCI 9-6 on Friday night (June 7) at De Soto. It was the fourth straight win
Authorities found the boat of a De Soto man missing since May 31, but the man has not yet been located as of today (June 10).
Geoff Bridges, 40, of De Soto apparently took a boat onto the Big River on May 31, Capt. Ron Arnhart of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said. He said his agency is assisting the Missouri State Water Patrol and the De Soto Police Department in the investigation.
“His vehicle and
Some lucky player won $1 million in the Missouri Lottery Powerball game drawing held Saturday evening. A winning ticket for the June 8 drawing was purchased from the Mobil On the Run service station at 1632 Hwy. Z in Pevely. The winning number combination was 2-11-22-26-32.
“If you are the winner, you should sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a safe place until you’re ready to claim your $1 million prize,” said May Scheve Reardon, executive director
A fire hydrant recently was stolen from a yard in the 1100 block of Telegraph Road in Arnold, Arnold Police report.
The hydrant belonged to Public Water Supply District No. 1, which serves customers in Arnold.
It will cost about $2,000 to replace it, said Dan Simpson, the water district manager.
He said the district owns and maintains about 1,000 fire hydrants.
A one-vehicle crash at 2:50 a.m. May 25 on Vineland School Road in De Soto led to the driver’s arrest on suspicion of drunk driving.
The suspect, a 22-year-old De Soto man, drove a 1993 Buick Century into a utility pole. Police responded, arrested the man and later learned the driver’s blood-alcohol content was three times the legal limit of .08, De Soto Police Capt. Dan Contarini said.
Contarini
Alex C. Brennan, 64, of Fenton was hurt in a motorcycle wreck at 11:15 p.m. Saturday (June 8) on Hwy. EE at Susan Lane in Dittmer, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports.
Brennan was driving a 1999 Honda CBR east on Hwy. EE and lost control of the bike, which ran off the right side of the road and struck a utility pole, the report said.
He received moderate injuries and was
PET SPOT invites readers to tell a story about their pets and submit it, plus an attached photo, to nvrweakly@aol.com. Please include a phone number and city of residence. A new PET SPOT is posted weekly. Vicki Cummiskey of Imperial wrote this week’s submission about her pet.
Our pet Papillon’s name is Poco and he’s seen here with my husband, Ray (president of Jefferson College) during Poco’s first boat ride
After starting the season 0-2, House Springs reeled off six straight wins, including District 13 victories over Ste. Genevieve (7-2), Festus (2-1) and De Soto (9-6), and Murphy was the single biggest reason for the surge. Against Festus, he was three-for-four and drove in both House Springs runs; he also was the winning pitcher, scattering six hits over nine innings and striking out 10. Through eight games he is 4-0 with a 0.40 earned run average in 17 and two-thirds innings and leads the team in hitting
“Life Story,” posted each Saturday on Leader Publications’ website, focuses on one individual’s impact on his or her community. Today’s story is written by Laura Marlow.
Birdwatcher and blacksmith are two words you wouldn’t normally associate with the same person in your mind. But William “Tom” King, who died May 31 at age 67 from complications from cancer, was both.
Mr. King was a third-generation smith and welder who worked
Arnold Police are seeking information about a recent burglary at Pomme Creek Golf Course, which is owned by the city.
Between 7:45 p.m. May 27 and 5:48 a.m. May 28, someone broke glass out of a door on the northwest side of the building that houses the clubhouse, pro shop and office, Arnold Police Capt. Bill Bonsack said.
Someone entered the office and took a safe that contained about $1,400 in
A fire Wednesday evening (June 5) killed a beloved family pet and left a Crystal City woman wondering where she will live next.
Susan Casby-Howard, 29, said she is thankful her 9-year-old son, Bradley Davidson Jr., was not home at the house she was renting in the 200 block of Olive Street at the time of the blaze.
She said she was on the phone with a friend when the
