OBITUARIES

Obituaries in Scott City, Chaffee, Benton, Oran, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Cynthia Gail Foeste

Cynthia Gail Foeste

Jul 2, 2024

Cynthia Foeste, daughter of the late Clyde Anglin and Marilyn (Goehman) Anglin was born on April 16, 1964 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on July 2, 2024 at her residence in McClure, Illinois at the age of 60.

She was a former house keeper for Drury Hotels and enjoyed spending time with family and...

Clara M. Enderle

Clara M. Enderle

Jun 29, 2024

Clara M. Enderle, daughter of the late James Lenand and Ruby (Niswonger) Lenand was born on April 19, 1947 and departed her life on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at her son’s residence in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 76.

Clara was a former truckdriver for S.F. Trucking in Advance and Chaffee and a member of the...

Charles Sallee, Jr.

Charles Sallee, Jr.

Jun 27, 2024

Charles Sallee Jr., son of the late Charles Sallee Sr. and Claude Anne Phillips was born on January 26, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois and departed his life on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Mercy Heart Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 57.

He was a former welder with Magnitude 7 Metals for...

William Smith

William Smith

Jun 26, 2024

William (Bill) Raymond Smith, 83 of Scott City, Missouri was born July 29,1940 in Grand Island Nebraska to William Russell and Edna Kathleen Fewson Smith.  He married Margaret Anne Smith on May 26, 1962 in San Diego, California and she preceded him in death on July 13, 2011.

He worked for United Airlines as an airline agent.  ...

Linda Kidd

Linda Kidd

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...

Willidean "Peggy" Witthoft

Willidean "Peggy" Witthoft

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...

Nancy Taylor

Nancy Taylor

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...

Ruth Ann Cutshall

Ruth Ann Cutshall

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...

Danny Cope, Jr.

Danny Cope, Jr.

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...

Jerry Ditto

Jerry Ditto

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...

Wayne "Rooster" Hanselmann

Wayne "Rooster" Hanselmann

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...

Jo Anne Lucia Eastwood-Spane

Jo Anne Lucia Eastwood-Spane

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.

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Richard Lynn Duncan

Richard Lynn Duncan

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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Charlotte Kathryn Hooper

Charlotte Kathryn Hooper

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...

Dora Enderle

Dora Enderle

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....

Leonard Joseph Kluesner

Leonard Joseph Kluesner

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...

Betty Heuring

Betty Heuring

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...

Ricky Moore

Ricky Moore

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...

Cheri Mcswain

Cheri Mcswain

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...

Melanie Dawn Spane

Melanie Dawn Spane

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...