Obituaries
Janet Carolyn Kassel, 88, of Antonia died April 28, 2026. Mrs. Kessel worked for Farmers Bank for 40 years, serving the communities of Antonia, Imperial and Shady Valley. She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Imperial and…
Maybelle Helen “May” (Roesch) Olson, 94, of Hillsboro died May 2, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Olson has been a servant of Jehovah God since Sept. 25, 1971. She will be remembered for her devotion to family. Born July 25, 1931, in Maxville, she wa…
John Edward Boughan Jr., 57, of Hillsboro died April 23, 2026. Mr. Boughan will be remembered for his strength, determination and resilience. He loved spending time with his family and friends, making many memories. Born April 3, 1969, he was…
Vera C. “Pat” Kirn, 98, of Festus, formerly of De Soto, died May 2, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Kirn was a homemaker, proprietor of the Little Pink Store and retired as a bank teller at Joachim Savings and Loan in …
Judith Ann "Judy" (Gunnett) Boxwell, 74, of Hematite died May 2, 2026. Mrs. Boxwell retired from the Jefferson County Department of Corrections after 16 years. Born Aug. 15, 1951, in De Soto, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Gunnett S…
Billy G. White Jr., 67, of Blackwell died April 24, 2026, in Washington County. Mr. White was a maintainer for Anheuser-Busch Container. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of De Soto, a lifetime member of …
