OBITUARIES

Dec 9, 2024

Dorothy Dannenmueller, daughter of the late Marcus Schaefer and Clara (Compas) Schaefer was born on January 31, 1931 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee at the age of 93 years.

She was a homemaker, member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, and Catholic Council...

Dec 6, 2024

George Ward Buck, 77, peacefully entered Heaven on December 6, 2024, surrounded by family singing hymns. Born February 22, 1947 to Dorman and Georgia (Smith) Buck in Cape Girardeau, MO, George enjoyed a childhood full of love and the outdoors. During adolescence, he excelled in track, holding a state record for many years, and had countless adventures with church and...

Dec 2, 2024

Shannon Kelso, son of Pam (Arnold) Kelso of Fruitland, Missouri and the late Robert Wade “Bob” Kelso was born on January 20, 1972 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed his life on Monday, December 2, 2024 at his daughter’s residence in Morley, Missouri at the age of 52 years.

He worked on the riverboat for 25 years and...

Dec 2, 2024

Lyle “Jim” Lambert, 79 of Scott City, Missouri died Monday, December 2, 2024 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born May 14, 1945 in Illmo, Missouri to James Lyle and Jessie Pearl Tinsley Lambert.  He married Anita Sue Rhymer on September 14, 1968.

He was a riverboat captain for ACBL until his retirement...

Dec 1, 2024

Elmer Heisserer, son of the late Joseph P. Heisserer and Colletta L. (Glastetter) Heisserer was born on February 10, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed his life on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 81 years.

In 1953 his family moved to settle in New Hamburg,...

Nov 30, 2024

Brian Scott Vetter, son of the late Alfred and Neva Jean Benfield Vetter, was born August 17, 1971, at Cape Girardeau, MO, and departed this life on November 30, 2024, at De Paul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO, surrounded by his family at the age of 53.

He graduated from Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton, MO,...

Nov 29, 2024

William “Tony” Young Tony Young, son of the late William Ambrose Young and Dorlis Bernice (Vaughn) Young was born on December 6, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on November 29, 2024 at the Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, Missouri at the age of 76 years. Mr. Young was a United States Veteran of the Army and...

Nov 28, 2024

ORAN, MO- Kenneth Michael Pobst was born December 14, 1945, to Walter and Thelma Pobst of Oran, and departed this life November 28, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. He graduated from Oran High School in 1963 and left the day after graduation to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. After serving in Italy and Vietnam...

Nov 25, 2024

Danny Ray Crump, 75 of Scott City died Monday, November 25, 2024 at his home.  He was born October 27, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Harrel L. and Magdalen Mary Dumey Crump.  He married Carla Berkbuegler on April 27, 2003.

Danny was a retired Radiology Technician and had worked for Saint Francis Medical Center, Missouri Delta...

Nov 22, 2024

Eddie Harris, son of the late Billy Eugene Harris and Mary Ann (Crites) Harris was born on November 11, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Friday, November 22, 2024 at his residence in Scott City, Missouri at the age of 67 years.

He previously worked for at the Dana Corporation for 15 years...

Nov 22, 2024

NEW HAMBURG, Mo. — Jean Ann Huff “Jeanne” Essner, 68, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home.

Born June 9, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, daughter of the late Vera Nell Stone Huff and the Rev. Dale Johnson Huff, she lived in Lutesville, Missouri, with her family until...

Nov 16, 2024

Enid Alice Schearf, daughter of the late Chester Wesley Campbell and Norma Ethel (Robins) Schearf was born on June 26, 1931 and departed her life on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 93 years.

She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Delta, Missouri....

Nov 15, 2024

Jackie Lynn Skinner, 76 of Scott City died Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born December 17, 1947 in Cape Girardeau to Joe D. and Robbie Beatrice Smith Skinner.  He married Teresa Cook on March 15, 1969 and she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Tabetha Skinner...

Nov 12, 2024

Larry Seal, son of John “J.L.” Seal Jr. and Evelyn Lee (Rhodes) Seal of Farmington, Missouri was born on July 27, 1952 in Bonne Terre, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his residence in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 72 years.

He started as a salesman with Plaza Tire and...

Nov 10, 2024

Jamie Hubbard, daughter of Lisa (Hubbard) Thomas of Sikeston and the late Jeff Gunter was born on February 25, 1989 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, November 10, 2024 at the age of 35 years.

She was a former in-home health caregiver in the Sikeston and Cape Girardeau area and a resident of Sikeston,...

Nov 6, 2024

Angela Nicole Smith, 46 of Scott City, Missouri died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born November 24,1977 in Cape Girardeau to David Smith and Janet Sue Schott Smith.

She was CNA for St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau and for Home Health Care.  She was a...

Nov 2, 2024

Roger H. Haselbusch III

Roger Haselbusch III, son of the late Henery Haselbusch and Francis (McMullin) Cease was born on September 12, 1975 in Anchorage, Alaska and departed his life on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Saint Francis Medical Center Emergency Room in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 49 years.

Roger was...

Nov 1, 2024

Mike Mantel, son of the late Carl William and Novella Bell (McClure) Mantel was born on December 23, 1944 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on November 1, 2024 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 79 years.

He was a former employee for the City of Chaffee until his...

Oct 31, 2024

Michael “Mike” Bollinger

Mike Bollinger, son of the late Bobby “Bull” Bollinger and Ola Rea (Penrod) Bollinger was born on October 15, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 71.

Mike was a former plaster drywall...

Oct 28, 2024

Ruby Edwards-Smith, daughter of the late Charles and Ona Mae (Schrader) Edwards was born on October 1, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 76 years.

On May 26, 2013 she was united in marriage to Wilburn Leo Smith in...