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Eureka Leader - May 7

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Glee N. Schwartz, 81, Fenton
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Glee N. Schwartz, 81, Fenton

  • 21 hrs ago

Glee N. Schwartz, 81, of Fenton died May 4, 2026, in De Soto. Mrs. Schwartz was a homemaker. Born Jan. 29, 1945, in Middle Brook, she was the …

Husband, wife receive school district’s top honors
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Husband, wife receive school district’s top honors

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • May 9, 2026
  • 4 min to read

As a couple, Seth and Samantha Harris celebrate a lot of things together.

Special Olympics brings 600 athletes to De Soto
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Special Olympics brings 600 athletes to De Soto

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • May 1, 2026
  • 2 min to read

Hundreds of Jefferson County athletes took part in the 26th annual Special Olympics Track and Field event April 21 at De Soto High School.

De Soto plans several street improvement projects
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De Soto plans several street improvement projects

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Apr 30, 2026
  • 2 min to read

Several De Soto streets will be repaired this year after the City Council unanimously approved a contract with Jokerst Inc. of Ste. Genevieve.

Michael C. Phares, 74, De Soto
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Michael C. Phares, 74, De Soto

  • Apr 27, 2026

Michael C. Phares, 74, of De Soto died April 24, 2026, at his home. Mr. Phares was a registered nurse, having worked at Washington County and …

Nadine Velda Sebastian, 80, De Soto
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Nadine Velda Sebastian, 80, De Soto

  • Apr 27, 2026

Nadine Velda Sebastian, 80, of De Soto died April 24, 2026. Mrs. Sebastian retired from the De Soto School District after 24 years in educatio…

About 250 attend 30th annual De Soto home show
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About 250 attend 30th annual De Soto home show

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Apr 25, 2026
  • 1 min to read

About 250 people attended the De Soto Chamber of Commerce’s 30th Annual Lifestyle & Home Show on April 18 at De Soto High School.

Charlotte B. Laratta, 90, De Soto
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Charlotte B. Laratta, 90, De Soto

  • Apr 20, 2026

Charlotte B. Laratta, 90, of De Soto died April 19, 2026, at Hillcrest Care Center. Born March 4, 1936, in rural Hillsboro, Mrs. Laratta was t…

Stella Ernestine ‘Ernie’ Emily, 85, De Soto
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Stella Ernestine ‘Ernie’ Emily, 85, De Soto

  • Apr 20, 2026

Stella Ernestine “Ernie” Emily, 85, of De Soto died April 14, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Emily worked in home hea…

De Soto’s police chief readies for retirement
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De Soto’s police chief readies for retirement

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Apr 18, 2026
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Jeff McCreary, who has served as the De Soto Police chief since 2018, plans to retire from the department June 1.

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