OBITUARIES

Jun 25, 2024

Linda Kidd, daughter of the late Ulyess Lee and Helen Mae (Thomas) Freeman was born on June 15, 1950 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed her life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 73.

She was a former seamstress at Thorngate Ltd, for several years...

Jun 25, 2024

Willidean “Peggy” Witthoft, daughter of the late Arnold Crowden and Ruby (Cochran) Nelson was born on September 1, 1948 in Randles, Missouri and departed her life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her daughter’s residence in Morley, Missouri at the age of 75.

Peggy was a member of the Morley Baptist Church where she was baptized on...

Jun 21, 2024

Nancy Taylor, daughter of the late James Robert Lemmink and Virgina (Carr) Lemmink was born on November 11, 1949 in Lilbourn, Missouri and departed her life on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 74.

She was a former owner/operator of Robey Appliance in Sikeston with her first...

Jun 19, 2024

Ruth Ann Wilson Cutshall, daughter of the late Roy Wilson and Ester Mae (Morgan) Wilson was born on August 11, 1937 in Henricks, Indiana and departed her life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Old Appleton, Missouri at the age of 86 years.

She retired from AT&T, member of the Eagle’s Auxiliary in Wappapello, Missouri, and a...

Jun 18, 2024

Daniel Cope Jr., son of the late Daniel Jesse and Helen Louise Thurmond Cope, Sr. was born on July 17, 1939 in Blytheville, Arkansas and departed his life on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at his residence in Scott City at the age of 84 years.

He was of the Church of Christ faith and owner of Cope...

Jun 17, 2024

Jerry Allen Ditto, 72 of Benton, Missouri died Monday, June 17, 2024 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born May 6, 1952 in Matthews, Missouri to Cletis and Pauline Givens Ditto.  He married Lyra Guerrero on November 14, 2001.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived...

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....