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Obituaries

Norma Lee (AuBuchon) Miller, 84, Hillsboro

Norma Lee (AuBuchon) Miller, 84, Hillsboro

Norma Lee (AuBuchon) Miller, 84, of Hillsboro died Dec. 9, 2025. Mrs. Miller Norma worked for many years as a teacher, where she was known for her gentle spirit, patience and genuine compassion. She loved quilting and cross-stitching. She als…

Donald Lee Webb Sr., 88, Hillsboro

Donald Lee Webb Sr., 88, Hillsboro

Donald Lee Webb Sr., 88, of Hillsboro died Dec. 9, 2025, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis after a battle with an illness following a stroke. Mr. Webb served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960 and was a retired residential carpenter. He…

Judith Diane ‘DeeDee’ Thomas, 77, Fenton

Judith Diane ‘DeeDee’ Thomas, 77, Fenton

Judith Diane “DeeDee” Thomas, 77, of Fenton died Dec. 9, 2025. Mrs. Thomas will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. Born April 3, 1948, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Dorothy (Snodgrass) Freeman.

Robert A. ‘Bob’ Roth, 64, De Soto

Robert A. ‘Bob’ Roth, 64, De Soto

Robert A. “Bob” Roth, 64, of De Soto died Dec. 7, 2025, at his home. Mr. Roth was a senior systems analyst at Concentrix. He was a fourth-degree member of the Cardinal John J. Glennon Assembly Knights of Columbus Council 1185 in De Soto and a…

Laura J. (Keeven) Sheets, 60, Imperial

Laura J. (Keeven) Sheets, 60, Imperial

Laura J. (Keeven) Sheets, 60, of Imperial died Dec. 5, 2025. Mrs. Sheets was known as a strong-willed, honest woman who would often share what was on her mind. She loved spending time at her lake property, whether relaxing on the boat or enjo…

Stephen ‘John’ Carroll, 62, De Soto

Stephen ‘John’ Carroll, 62, De Soto

Stephen “John” Carroll, 62, of De Soto died Dec. 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Carroll worked as a printer for Arnold Printing, Swift Printing and Concordia Publishing. He also was a mechanic for Cyclone Car Care a…

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Susan Gay (Pashia) Emily, 63, High Ridge

Susan Gay (Pashia) Emily, 63, High Ridge

Susan Gay (Pashia) Emily, 63, of High Ridge died Dec. 5, 2025. Mrs. Emily worked in customer service for AT&T for more than 40 years. She loved playing bingo, watching TV and, most importantly, spending time with her family and friends. B…

Donna Dee (Chasten) Counts, 72, De Soto

Donna Dee (Chasten) Counts, 72, De Soto

Donna Dee (Chasten) Counts, 72, of De Soto died Dec. 1, 2025, at her home. Ms. Counts worked as a legal secretary with Thompson & Coburn until her retirement due to her battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She will be remembered as a smart, lo…

Sarah Beth (Keating) Kelmendi, 43, Affton

Sarah Beth (Keating) Kelmendi, 43, Affton

Sarah Beth (Keating) Kelmendi, 43, of Affton died Dec. 4, 2025, in Hillsboro. While Mrs. Kelmendi worked outside the home for many years, what she loved the most was being a homemaker and spending time with her family. Born July 5, 1982, in S…

Ruth Inez Bisch, 93, Festus

Ruth Inez Bisch, 93, Festus

Ruth Inez Bisch, 93, of Festus died Nov. 24, 2025, at Evelyn's House in St. Louis. Mrs. Bisch was known to many as Ms. Ruthie. She enjoyed reading the newspaper, keeping up with current events and advocating for education in the community. Sh…

Lloyd Leo Degnan Jr., 75, Imperial

Lloyd Leo Degnan Jr., 75, Imperial

Lloyd Leo Degnan Jr., 75, of Imperial died Dec. 4, 2025, in St. Louis. Mr. Degnan worked in auto paint distribution and was a member of the Elks. Born Sept. 19, 1950, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Alma (Kaufmann) and Lloyd Degnan Sr.

Joyce Christine Weidenhoffer, 48, Byrnes Mill

Joyce Christine Weidenhoffer, 48, Byrnes Mill

Joyce Christine Weidenhoffer, 48, of Byrnes Mill died Nov. 25, 2025, in St. Louis. Ms. Weidenhoffer worked in retail in many positions throughout her career, and she enjoyed cooking, singing, dancing and spending time with her family and frie…

Rita Marianne Nanney, 81, Festus

Rita Marianne Nanney, 81, Festus

Rita Marianne Nanney, 81, of Festus died Dec. 4, 2025, at Scenic Nursing and Rehab Center in Herculaneum. Mrs. Nanney was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City. She was a retired licensed practical nurse who had worked for …

Henry Justin Risse, 92, Hillsboro

Henry Justin Risse, 92, Hillsboro

Henry Justin Risse, 92, of Hillsboro died Dec. 3, 2025, at his home. Mr. Risse was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of the American Legion and a retired baker from Kroger Food Stores. Born Dec. 23, 1932, in St. Louis County, he was t…

Clifford W. Pinkley, 77, De Soto

Clifford W. Pinkley, 77, De Soto

Clifford W. Pinkley, 77, of De Soto died Dec. 2, 2025, at his home. Mr. Pinkley retired from Boeing and was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District Lodge 837. He served in the U.S. Army during Vi…

Marsha L. Greenstreet, 78, Hillsboro

Marsha L. Greenstreet, 78, Hillsboro

Marsha L. Greenstreet, 78, of Hillsboro died Nov. 18, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Greenstreet and her husband moved many times during their early years of marriage, establishing roots in the De Soto and Hillsboro areas. She worked for Commerce Ba…

Martha Kay Dolph, 93, Festus

Martha Kay Dolph, 93, Festus

Martha Kay Dolph, 93, of Festus died Nov. 16, 2025. Ms. Dolph began her 35-year teaching career in a one-room school near Skidmore. She later went on to teach special education at De Soto and Crystal City schools before ending her career at J…

Dorothy Mae Levall, 93, De Soto

Dorothy Mae Levall, 93, De Soto

Dorothy Mae Levall, 93, of De Soto died Dec. 2, 2025, in St. Louis. Mrs. Levall and her husband owned and operated D&S Speedway in De Soto. She had a talent for sewing and was known for making others feel welcomed and cared for. She loved…

Sherry Gail Gaither, 73, Arnold

Sherry Gail Gaither, 73, Arnold

Sherry Gail Gaither, 73, of Arnold died Nov. 20, 2025, in St. Louis. Mrs. Gaither worked as a certified nursing assistant. Born June 26, 1952, in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Lindy) White and Thomas White.

Willie Mae Blyzes, 96, Pevely

Willie Mae Blyzes, 96, Pevely

Willie Mae Blyzes, 96, of Pevely died Nov. 24, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Blyzes was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. She was strong in her faith and loved Jimmy Swaggart. Born Dec. 24, 1928, in East Pra…

William Edwin Magee Sr., 98, Imperial

William Edwin Magee Sr., 98, Imperial

William Edwin Magee Sr., 98, of Imperial died Nov. 25, 2025, at his home. Dr. Magee became interested in being a doctor when he was 11. He was a 1950 Duke University Medical School graduate and followed with an internship at Washington Univer…

Alma ‘Jean’ Godfrey, 82, Imperial

Alma ‘Jean’ Godfrey, 82, Imperial

Alma "Jean" Godfrey, 82, of Imperial died Nov. 29, 2025. Mrs. Godfrey loved shopping and spending time with her family. Born Sept. 19, 1943, in Nogo, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Tollie and Ressie (Aday) Greathouse.

Ronald J. Wucher, 87, Arnold

Ronald J. Wucher, 87, Arnold

Ronald J. Wucher, 87, of Arnold died Nov. 28, 2025. Mr. Wucher worked as a control room operator for Ameren UE. He served in the military and was Catholic. Born Aug. 17, 1938, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Martha (Behrmann) and Car…

Edward James ‘Jim’ Cain Jr., 82, Hillsboro

Edward James ‘Jim’ Cain Jr., 82, Hillsboro

Edward James “Jim” Cain Jr., 82, of Hillsboro died Nov. 21, 2025. Mr. Cain retired after more than 30 years as a derailment emergency responder with the Frisco–BNSF Railroad. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle cross-country with his wife, who w…