All Obituaries

  Norman Arning, 87 of Centralia, passed away at 11:46 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Fireside House in Centralia.  He was born on July 23, 1932 in rural Centralia, the son of Louis and Mary Halstenberg Arning.  He married Margaret Guetersloh on February 10, 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton.  Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 62 years, 2 sons; Earl Arning and Daniel Arning both of Centralia.  2 granddaughters; Melissa Leuthardt of St....

Kent Frederick Rincker, 66 of Hoyleton, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born on April 4, 1953 in Shelbyville, the son of Kenneth Frederick and Nelda Dorene Parr Rincker.  He married Loana Marie Timm on August 4, 1974 in Wisner, NE and she survives in Hoyleton. Besides his wife of 45 years, left to mourn his passing is his mother Nelda Rincker of Maryville. 3 sons; Jason (Amanda) Rincker of Texico, Phillip (Deana)...

Emory Sylvester Hall of Oakdale, Illinois,  passed away at Pinckneyville Community Hospital on October 27, 2019.  Emory was born January 15, 1940 to Josephine (née Spencer) and Harral A. Hall in Eagle Pass, Texas. Emory was united in marriage to Sarah Pool Pruitt on June 21, 1963. From the first time he said it, he made sure to tell Sarah that he loved her every day. Emory is survived by his wife; two sons Richard (Marsha) Hall and Matthew (Emily) Hall; grandchildren...

Hazel Irene Klamm, 90 of Huegley, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Carlyle Health Care Center in Carlyle.  She was born on January 4, 1929 in Johnston City, the daughter of Ira and Velma McCain Arnette.  She married Robert E. Klamm on June 8, 1950 and he passed away on August 9, 2007.  Also preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter Karen Robertson, a grandson Michael, a brother Jack Arnette and a sister Marge Ogelsby.  Left to mourn her...

Gladys Kastrup nee; Unverfehrt, 77 of St. Charles, Missouri formerly of Hoyleton, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Center in St. Charles. Left to mourn her passing is her husband David, her son Daniel and his wife Rose along with their children Megan and Colton and her son Andrew, and wife Tracy and their daughter Amelia.  Brother Wayne Unverfehrt and wife Ruth and sister Doris Brammeier. A memorial graveside service will be held at...

Diana Michelle Puryear, 53 of Christopher, passed away at 4:13 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Evelyn’s House Hospice in Creve Couer, MO.  She was born on March 9, 1966 in Houston, TX, the daughter of Daniel W. and Lynne S. Elmdahl Alley.  She married Greg Puryear and they later divorced.  Left to mourn her passing is her mother Lynne Elliott of Christopher, a daughter; Adrian Puryear of Aurora, CO, a brother; William D. Alley of Carbondale and a sister; Erin...

Dorothy J. Lilienkamp, 87 of Richview, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on January 16, 1932 in North Prairie, the daughter of Henry and Pearl Acker Hongsermeier.  She married Orville Lilienkamp on April 9, 1950 in Hoyleton and he passed away on November 5, 1999.  Also preceding her in death were her parents, 3 brothers; Harry, Roy and Walter Hongsermeier and 2 sisters in infancy; Deloris and Betty Hongsermeier.  Left...

Carolyn Lillian Spenner, 81 of Hoyleton, passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.  She was born on May 29, 1938 in New Minden the daughter of Lillian Vulbrock.  She was babtized on July 1, 1938 and confirmed on April 6, 1952 both at St. John’s Lutheran church in New Minden.  She married Vernon Spenner on June 3, 1956 in New Minden and he passed away on March 4, 1998.  Also preceding her in death was...

Sue Gale, 56 of Nashville, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her residence with her family at her side.  She was born on September 23, 1962 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of George R and Florentine M Nowack Keen.  She married John Gale on May 23, 1983 and he passed away on January 10, 2000.  Also preceding her in death were her mother, a sister Cindy Kennedy and her life partner Don Sherman.  Left to mourn her passing is her father; George Keen...

Joyce Carlene Dyson, 81 of Nashville, passed away at 7:12 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville.  She was born on September 14, 1938 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of H. Addison and Juanita Cordelia Amos Smith.  She married Dale D. Dyson on November 5, 1965 in Nashville and he passed away on October 30, 2015.  Also preceding her in death were her parents.  Left to mourn her passing is a son; Mike (Becky) Dyson of Pensacola,...