Obituaries

Obituaries

August  Bolte

August Bolte

Jul 15, 2016

August “Gus” John Bolte of Potosi, Missouri passed away on July 15, 2016 at the SSM St. Clare Health Center having reached the age of eighty five years, six months, and twenty eight days. He was born on December 17, 1930, in Union, Missouri, a son to the late August Casper Bolte and the late Burnadine (Bretenbock) Bolte. On May...

Harry  Bourbon

Harry Bourbon

Jul 14, 2016

Harry Alfred Bourbon Jr., of Potosi, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family at the age of fifty five. He was born on March 6, 1961, in Cadet, Missouri, a son to the late Harry Bourbon Sr. and the late Bernice (Coleman) Bourbon. On May 2, 1996 Harry was united in...

Ruth Reed

Ruth Reed

Jul 13, 2016

Ruth Evelyn Reed of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away on July 13, 2016 at her residence having reached the age of eighty eight years. She was born on March 21, 1928, a daughter to the late Marion Aubuchon and the late Blanch (Rawson) Aubuchon. Visitation for Ruth will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the DeClue Funeral Home...

Velma Stroup

Velma Stroup

Jul 8, 2016

Velma Arlene Stroup of Swansea, Illinois, formerly of Potosi, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, Ill., having reached the age of ninety. She was born on October 6, 1925, in Potosi, a daughter to the late James Nelson and the late Alfreda (Strauser) Nelson. On November 12, 1943,...

Lucille Stables

Lucille Stables

Jul 6, 2016

Lucille Faye Stables of Cadet, Missouri passed away on July 6, 2016 at her residence having reached the age of seventy three years. She was born on December 9, 1942, a daughter to the late Clifford Wilkerson and the late Barbara (Politte) Wilkerson. On September 4, 1965, Faye was united in marriage to Leonard R. Stables. Visitation for Faye will...

Virgie Kaba

Virgie Kaba

Jul 4, 2016

Virgie Marie Kaba of Potosi, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 4, 2016 at St. Joe Manor, Bonne Terre, MO., having reached the age of eighty five. She was born on July 10, 1930 in Shirley, MO., a daughter to the late William Matchell and the late Hazel (Dicus) Matchell. Virgie was married to Steve Kaba Jr. for...

James Graham

James Graham

Jun 28, 2016

James Everett Graham, Jr. of Potosi, Missouri passed away on June 28, 2016 at his residence having reached the age of forty nine years, ten months, and eleven days. He was born on August 17, 1966, in Potosi, Missouri, a son to James Graham, Sr. and the late Carol Lea (Politte) Graham. James is survived by his two sons: Stephen...

Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell

Jun 24, 2016

Gary Wayne Mitchell of Belgrade, Missouri passed away on June 23, 2016 at his residence having reached the age of sixty three years, eleven months, and six days. He was born on July 18, 1952 in Illinois, a son to the late Loren Mitchell and the late Audrey (Tolbert) Mitchell. Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa Mitchell of...

Shirley Warden

Shirley Warden

Jun 21, 2016

Shirley Marie Warden of Potosi, Missouri passed away on June 21, 2016 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home having reached the age of seventy seven years, ten months, and seventeen days. She was born on August 4, 1938 in Brazil, Missouri, a daughter to the late Jesse Phipps and the late Velma (Beers) Phipps. On August 21, 1964, Shirley was...

George Bourbon

George Bourbon

Jun 19, 2016

George Austin Bourbon of Blackwell, Missouri passed away on June 19, 2016 at the Hillcrest Care Center, Inc. having reached ninety two years, seven months, and seven days. He was born on November 12, 1923, in Luebbering, Missouri, a son to the late Morris Bourbon and the Harriet (Courtway) Bourbon. On May 29, 1954, George was united in marriage to...

Carleton Quesnel

Carleton Quesnel

Jun 17, 2016

Carleton Marcel Quesnel, of Potosi, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 17, 2016, at the Des Peres Hospital, at the age of 79. Carl was born on August 5, 1936, in New York, a son to the late Marcel Quesnel and the late Evelyn (Biggs) Quesnel. On June 2, 1991, Carl was united in marriage to Carol Duty...

Linda Coonfield

Linda Coonfield

Jun 16, 2016

Linda Marie Coonfield of Potosi, Missouri passed away on June 16, 2016 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital. Visitation for Linda will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the DeClue Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, beginning at 9:00 AM until the time of service. A funeral service...

Raymond Emily

Raymond Emily

Jun 16, 2016

Raymond J. Emily, Jr. of Cadet, Missouri passed away on June 16, 2016 at his residence having reached the age of sixty six years, and eighteen days. He was born on May 29, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son to the late Raymond J. Emily, Sr. and the late Faye Mathes. On May 13, 1972, Raymond was united in...

William "Billy" Lee

William "Billy" Lee

Jun 14, 2016

William Earl "Billy" Lee of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on June 14, 2016 at the John Cochran VA Medical Center having reached the age of fifty five years, eleven months, and ten days. He was born on July 4, 1960 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a son to the late Earl Thomas Lee and Vivian (Vandergriff) Lee. In addition to his...

Jill Litton

Jill Litton

Jun 13, 2016

Jill Arlene Litton of Mineral Point, Missouri passed away on June 13, 2016 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital having reached the age of sixty one years, four months, and eleven days. She was born on February 1, 1955 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a daughter to the late Francis Price and Willadean (Kean) Price. On February 16, 1973, Jill was...

Mara Hastings

Mara Hastings

Jun 9, 2016

Mara Dee Hastings of Mineral Point, Missouri passed away on June 9, 2016 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital having reached the age of seventy seven years, three months, and twenty six days. She was born on February 14, 1939, in Hollis, Oklahoma, a daughter to the late Kenneth Weddle and the late Margaret (Walker) Weddle. Mara is survived by...

Elder Melvin Reed

Elder Melvin Reed

Jun 7, 2016

Melvin Ott Reed of Potosi, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2016 at the Potosi Manor Nursing home having reached the age of eighty six years, eight months, and two days. He was born on October 5, 1929 in Bismarck, Missouri, a son to the late Ott Reed and the late...

Ricky Declue

Ricky Declue

Jun 6, 2016

Ricky Edward DeClue of Cadet, Missouri passed away on June 6, 2016 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital having reached the age of fifty seven years, four months, and eight days. He was born on January 29, 1959 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a son to Rev. Frankie DeClue and the late Patsy (King) DeClue. Visitation for Ricky will be held...

Shelba Reither

Shelba Reither

Jun 3, 2016

Shelba Jean Reither of Potosi, Missouri, entered into rest on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home, having reached the age of seventy-nine years, six months and twelve days. She was born on November 22, 1936 in Shirley, Missouri, a daughter to the late Herbert Eye and Ruby (Fitzwater) Eye. Shelba is survived by two children, Jeannette...

Marie Edgar

Marie Edgar

Jun 1, 2016

Marie Lucille Edgar of Potosi, Missouri passed away on June 1, 2016 having reached the age of eighty six years, one month, and four days. She was born on April 28, 1930, in Potosi, Missouri, a daughter to the late Marvin Myers and the late Lucille Youngblood. Marie was saved at an early age and was a member of Bates...