OBITUARIES

Jun 16, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Alvin "Rooster" Hanselmann on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home.

Wayne Alvin "Rooster" Hanselmann was born on April 22, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was the only son born to the union of Alvin Otto and Emma Marie Dambach Hanselmann.

Wayne...

Jun 11, 2024

Jo Anne Spane, daughter of the late Joseph and Amanda (Graff) Busciglio was born on January 26, 1936 in Murphysboro, Illinois and departed her life on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her residence in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 88 years.

She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Chaffee.

Jun 11, 2024

Richard Lynn Duncan, son of the late Roscoe M. and Georgia Marie (Dirnberger) Duncan was born on May 15, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 71 years. Unfortunately, he lost his battle to Lymphoma Cancer.

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Jun 10, 2024

Charlotte Kathryn Schlosser Hooper was called to her eternal Heavenly home on June 10, 2024, where she was welcomed by her grandson, Dominic Michael Hooper, and her Dad and Mom, Theon John and Ella Irene LeDure Schlosser. Charlotte was surrounded by those whom she held the dearest in her heart, as she peacefully slept and took her last earthly...

Jun 9, 2024

Dora Rose “Sis” Enderle, daughter of the Ardell Holder and Margaret (Johnston) Holder was born on May 13, 1937 in East St. Louis, Missouri and departed her life on Sunday evening June 9, 2024 at her residence in Scott City, Missouri at the age of 87 years.

She was a Homemaker and a member of the St....

Jun 7, 2024

Leonard Joseph Kluesner, 90, passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side on Friday, June 7, 2024—the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He was born July 10, 1933, to Henry and Elizabeth (Reischman) Kluesner in Saint Joseph, Tennessee.

His family moved to the New Hamburg, MO area in 1940. He received an eighth-grade...

Jun 5, 2024

Betty Inez Perry Heuring went to her heavenly home on June 5, 2024, while residing at Roselane Health Center in Marietta, GA.  She was born to William and Clytee Perry on February 22, 1932, in Wilson, AR.  Betty will be fondly remembered by staff and residents at Roselane, where she made many friends.

Betty moved to Scott...

Jun 3, 2024

Ricky Joe Moore, 65 of Benton, Missouri died Monday, June 3, 2024 at his home.  He was born January 16, 1959 in Alton, Illinois to Anna Vincent.  He married Vanessa I Horton on July 3, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He worked for Proctor & Gamble for 25 years as a millwright.  He enjoyed spending time with...

Jun 3, 2024

Cheri Lynn McSwain, 75 of Scott City died Monday, June 3,2024 at Country Place in Scott City after a six-year battle with cancer.  She was born June 24, 1948 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Glenn and Bertha Marie Dohogne McKee.  She married David McSwain on January 1, 2002 and he preceded her in death.

She was a...

Jun 3, 2024

Melanie Dawn Spane

Melanie Spane, daughter of Randy Spane of Chaffee and Deborah Sue (Snider) Nunnally of Chaffee was born on October 11, 1970 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 53 years.

She was of the...

Jun 2, 2024

Calvin Diebold, son of the late Albert Diebold and Gladys (Glueck) Diebold was born on May 9, 1937 in Kelso, Missouri. He entered his heavenly home on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 87 years old.

Calvin joined the National Guard in 1954 and then joined...

Jun 2, 2024

William T. "Tom" Penrose, Jr. August 19, 1948 - June 2, 2024

William T. "Tom" Penrose, Jr., son of the late William “Bill” Penrose Sr. and Wanda Mae (Smith) Penrose was born on August 19, 1948 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed his life on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his residence in Advance, Missouri at the age of 75...

Jun 1, 2024

Billy Wayne Griswell, son of the late James Roy and Shelby Smith Griswell was born on May 26, 1955 in rural Oran, Missouri and departed his life on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his residence in Oran at the age of 69 years, surrounded by his wife, daughter, son and dog.

He worked for many years as...

Jun 1, 2024

Elizabeth Stubbs "NANA", daughter of the late John Halter and Bertha (Lauck) Halter was born on January 20, 1937, in Chaffee, Missouri, and departed her life on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in the Chaffee Nursing Center at the age of 87 years.

She was a homemaker and member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church her entire life....

Jun 1, 2024

Karl J. Westrich, 64, of Cape Girardeau, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones, including his dog, “Rocky” and his mother’s dog, “Buddy”.

Karl was born October 10, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, MO, to the late Joseph F. Westrich and Theresa C. (Bucher) Westrich.

He developed a...

May 31, 2024

Dale L Hampton passed away on May 31,2024 at the age of 69. He was born on August 22,1954 in Flint Michigan, and most recently resided in Qulin, MO. Dale was a true lover of life, finding joy in various hobbies such as building and racing cars, fishing, hunting, camping, four wheeler riding, or hanging with friends around a...

May 29, 2024

Joyce Eileen Smith, daughter of the late Claude Sullinger and MaudeLou Tidwell Sullinger was born on February 2, 1937 in Cape County, Missouri and departed her life on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in the Chaffee Nursing Center at the age of 87 years.

She was a member of the Chaffee Church of God for over 50 years,...

May 28, 2024

Earl Louis Heck, Jr., 64 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born November 21, 1959 in Michigan to Earl Louis and Mary Bernice French Heck Sr.

He retired from Concord Publishing where he was a press operator.

He is survived by three sons;...

May 26, 2024

Linda Sue Menz, 75 of Scott City, Missouri died Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her home. She was born January 1, 1949 in Weleetka, Oklahoma to Ted Clayborn and Dovie Verdel (Petty) Clayborn. She married Paul Michael Menz on August 17, 1965.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 2015.

She is...

May 20, 2024

Paul David Blue, son of the late Paul James Blue and Verna Marie Snider Blue was born on February 21, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life at his residence in Oran, Missouri on Monday morning May 20, 2024 at the age of 70 surrounded by his family.

He was a former maintenance employee with...