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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 …

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Anthony E. “Tony” AuBuchon, 80, of Olympian Village died April 26, 2026, at his home. Mr. AuBuchon served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as an assembler after 43 years with McDonnell-Douglas and Boeing Aircraft Corporations. He was a lo…

Michael Wayne Thomas Sr., 75, of Cedar Hill died April 29, 2026, in Cedar Hill. Mr. Thomas was known for his warmth, kindness and quiet strength. He loved animals and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered fo…

Robert A. Mullins, 80, of Crystal City died April 29, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Mullins was an investigator for the prosecuting attorney’s office. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving with the 24th Infantry Divi…

Patricia Joan Winford, 87, of Festus died April 30, 2026, at Scenic Nursing and Rehab in Herculaneum. Mrs. Winford was a member of New Testament Baptist Church in Festus and a retired medical receptionist for Dr. Mauro Carranza in Hillsboro. …

Marjorie Sue Henderson, 74, of Festus died April 23, 2026, at Scenic Nursing and Rehab Center in Herculaneum. Ms. Henderson was a member of the former Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in Festus and a current member of Buren Chapel A.M.E. in Herculan…

George “Eric” Harmon, 64, of Arnold died April 27, 2026, at Pony Bird in Arnold. Born Jan. 31, 1962, in Elsberry, Mr. Harmon was the son of the late Dixana “Dixie” (Dunnington) and Howard H. Harmon.

Carolyn K. (White) LaChance, 79, of Farmington died April 28, 2026, at her home. Ms. LaChance was a 1965 graduate of Bonne Terre High School. There, she loved baton twirling and liked her home economics class. She worked at Hare’s Grocery in …

Sandra Jean Murphy, 75, of St. Louis died April 26, 2026. Ms. Murphy worked for Misti Media, where she was an editor and publisher of books. She also wrote many magazine articles on the care of animals, which was her passion. She took care of…

Rosemary Shuttleworth, 86, of Hazelwood died April 29, 2026, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis County. Mrs. Shuttleworth was a retired bookkeeper, an avid flower gardener and a devout Christian. She attended Salem Baptist Church and Park…

David Paul Mueller, 88, of De Soto died April 29, 2026, at Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto. Mr. Mueller often reminisced about growing up on his grandparents’ farm and had a lifelong love of nature and the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman …

Larry Wane Whitener, 71, of Hillsboro died April 27, 2026, at his home after a 13-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Whitener served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1973, where he was known for his expert marksmanship. He was a skilled g…

Brent Lee Lucas, 67, of O’Fallon, formerly of Barnhart, died April 26, 2026, at his home. Mr. Lucas was a retired information systems analyst at Maritz and a member of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in south St. Louis County. He will be reme…

Leonard D. Hodges, 71, of High Ridge died April 25, 2026. Mr. Hodges was a graduate of Northwest High School. He dedicated his time to both work and community, including his role as a part-time driver for Andy’s Produce. A man of quiet streng…

Joan (Pancer) Bowen, 92, of High Ridge died April 25, 2026. Mrs. Bowen was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church of High Ridge since 1960, serving in the Ladies Sodality and the food pantry. She was known for her patience, devotion…

Cipriana “Ruben” Zamudio-Diaz, 57, of Festus died April 20, 2026. Mr. Zamudio-Diaz was a hardworking and dedicated man who provided for and cared for those he loved. He proudly served in the Mexican Military, demonstrating honor, strength and…

James Aziel Dell, 91, of Hillsboro died April 26, 2026. Mr. Dell was a maintenance worker who served for 22 years at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Outside of his work, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and gardening…

Gloria Jean (Grossmann) Coble, 77, of Hillsboro died April 17, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Coble devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a registered nurse and was known for her compassion, professionalism and dedication. She loved…

Ruth Ann (Reeves) Williams, 88, of Hillsboro died April 20, 2026, in St. Louis. Mrs. Williams was a schoolteacher, a profession that brought her happiness and fulfillment. She was known for her care, patience and kindness. She will be remembe…