All Obituaries

Kenneth E. King, 83 , of Pacific, passed away on July 11, 2021. Kenneth, son of the late Floyd King and his wife Chloe nee Stevens was born on May 16, 1938 in Lebanon, MO. He received his education from Eureka High School. On August 4, 1956, he was united in marriage to Carol Bourne in Wellston, MO. Kenneth was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gray Summit. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Howard King. Among his survivors are...

William G. Cronin, 96 , of Pacific, passed away on July 10, 2021. Mr. Cronin, son of the late Cornelius Cronin and his wife Lucille nee Young, was born on May 13, 1925 in St. Louis. On June 9, 1951, he was united in marriage to Mary Street in Piggott, Arkansas. He enjoyed watching Missouri Tigers football and spending time with family. William proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bill Cronin; five siblings, and...

Ellen R. Hager , 96 , of Pacific, passed away on June 17, 2021. Ellen, daughter of the late Alfred Strathman and his wife Bertha nee Holterman, was born on June 23, 1924 in St. Louis. On May 18, 1946, she was united in marriage to Harold Hager at the Sacred Heart Church in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Hager and eight siblings, Adelaide, Celeste, Myrtle, Ethel, Lillian, Bud, Jeanette, and Glennon. Among her survivors are five children, Beverly Duncan...

Ben Ehrlichman, 66 , of Villa Ridge, passed away on May 15, 2021. Ben, son of the late Max Ehrlichman and his wife Ruth nee Goldberg, was born on March 26, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA.    On October 10, 2010, he was united in marriage to Beth Crutchfield Brunk in Sullivan, MO.   He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Matthew Ehrlichman; mother-in-law, Freda Crutchfield, and step-daughter Denise Brunk.   Among his survivors are his wife Beth Ehrlichman of Villa Ridge;...

Rev. K. Earlwood Towne, 85 , of Villa Ridge, passed away on May 15, 2021. Earlwood, son of the late Harold Towne and his wife Juanita nee Goodrich, was born on March 16, 1936 in Troy, MO. He received his education from Troy High School. On October 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Alta Mae Cargal. Rev. Towne was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Alta Towne of Villa Ridge. Other relatives and many friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 19,...

Jason L. Gilley , 56 , of Villa Ridge passed away on May 2, 2021. Jason, son of the late Larry Gilley and Judith nee Hunt, was born on January 3, 1965 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents. Among his survivors are his brother, Darin Gilley and wife Michele of Pacific; two nieces, Miranda White and husband Caleb of El Paso, TX and Marissa Gilley of Pacific; great nephew, Lukas White; uncle, John Hunt of Webster Groves; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be...

Charles Alfred Watters, 79 of Pacific, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2021.  Charles, son of the late Chester E. Watters and his wife Roxie (nee Gray), was born on February 6, 1942. He received his education from St. Clair High School.  On February 11, 1965 he was united in marriage to Barbara Higgins. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was a Union Bricklayer for over 50 years, having earned the Gold Life Member Card.  Charles had been...

Dorothy F. Kober , 85 , of Pacific, passed away April 24, 2021 marking the end of a long goodbye from dementia.  Born September 21, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence and Dorothea Zweifel.  She was united in married to Paul Kober February 27, 1955. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul V. Kober; daughter, Janet Belanger and brother, Clarence Zweifel. Among her survivors are three children, Jeff Kober and wife Jenny of Pacific, Brian Kober of Pacific,...

Velma Sue Kirnbauer, 78 , of Catawissa, passed away on April 17, 2021. Mrs. Kirnbauer, daughter of the late Elbert Davidson and his wife Laverne nee Hawkins, was born on May 21, 1942 in St. Louis. On August 5, 1961, she was united in marriage to John Kirnbauer at St. John the Baptist Church in St. Louis. Velma volunteered for many years as a teacher aide in the Meramec Valley R-III School District. She loved bowling, train rides, and most of all, spending time with her family. Mrs....

Rosalie R. Snider, 89 , of Eureka, passed away on February 25, 2021. Mrs. Snider, daughter of the late George Reese and his wife Grace NEE Higgerson, was born May 15, 1931 in Cutler, IL. She received her Masters Degree from Southern Illinois University. On May 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to Bryan W. Snider in Murphysboro, Illinois. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bryan W. Snider on June 22, 2014 and five sisters. Among her survivors are two children, Michael...