All Obituaries

MaryLee Vernaci , 87 , passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. MaryLee, daughter of the late Herbert Hill and Pearl nee Fischer, was born on December 2, 1934 in East St. Louis, IL. She was a graduate of Pacific High School, class of 1952. MaryLee was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her last place of employment was at Zitzman Elementary School cafeteria, which she enjoyed very much. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Charles Baker, and second husband, Joseph...

Walter F. Arnette, 87 , of Pacific, passed away on May 9, 2022. Walt, son of the late Ralph “Red” Arnette and Edna nee Brown, was born on December 9, 1934 in Bluford, IL. He received his education from Pacific High School. On September 4, 1954, he was united in marriage to Doris Emerson at the Catawissa Union Protestant Church. Walt was an operator and a member of Local 513. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris Arnette; son, Scott Arnette and siblings, Gary...

Wanda "Jean" Young, 96, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022. Jean, daughter of Warren and Florence, nee Correll, was born on March 27, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri.  They spent Jean's early years moving on a consistent basis due to her father's career.  The family did not settle in one place, until her high school years, which took them to Pacific, Missouri. Jean was a graduate of Pacific High School and St. Luke's School of Nursing in Kansas...

John P. Pund, 73 , of Pacific, passed away on April 27, 2022. John, son of the late Earnest Hubert Pund and Hilda nee Weyer, was born on June 3, 1948 in Ferdinand, IN. He received his education from Pacific High School. John served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. He was preceded in death  by his parents and brother, Wayne Pund. Among his survivors are his spouse, Mary Pund; son, Todd Pund and wife Karie of Pacific; siblings, Clifford Pund and wife Ellan...

Mary Grace Baker, 61 , of Imperial, passed away on April 20, 2022. Mary, daughter of the late Francis Cather and Mary Cather nee Orlando, was born on March 7, 1961 in St. Louis. On May 29, 1992, she was united in marriage to James R. Baker in Hillsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Ralph Baker and sister-in-law, Barb Forsythe. Among her survivors are her husband, James Baker of Imperial; three children, Daniel Littlefield of Alton, IL, David Littlefield of...

Pamela S. Arledge, 71 , of Festus, passed away on April 1, 2022. Pam, daughter of the late Lendon Cochran and Marie nee Gilpin, was born on November 4, 1950 in Nevada, MO. She received her education from Berkeley High School in St. Louis. On September 16, 1969, she was united in marriage to Jerry Arledge at the Overland Baptist Church. Pam was a loving wife and great mother to her children. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, David Arledge. Among her survivors are her...

Paul E. Stoehr Jr. , 68 , of Villa Ridge, passed away on February 25, 2022. Paul, son of the late Paul Stoehr Sr. and Betty nee Dempsey, was born on May 1, 1953 in St. Louis. He received his education from Berkeley High School. On July 27, 2007, he was united in marriage to Marta Bellinger. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Megan Diamond and brother, Ralph Stoehr. Among his survivors are his wife, Marta Stoehr of Villa Ridge; children, Melissa Roe and husband Ken of...

Spencer Emht Sr., 67 , of Byrnes Mill, passed away on February 24, 2022. Spencer, son of the late Joseph Emht and Naomi Hill, was born on October 14, 1954. He received his education from Eureka High School, graduating class of 1973. Spencer was a Security Officer for Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel Emht, and uncle and aunt, Raymond and Garnell Whitworth. Among his survivors are two sons, Spencer Emht Jr. and wife Dee of Villa Ridge and...

Leona 'Christine' Waggoner, 86, St. Louis, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Bethesda Dilworth, St. Louis. Christine, the wife of the late Albert William Waggoner Sr. was born October 16, 1935, in Tiff, Mo. She spent her childhood in Pacific, where thru her brother, Donald, she met Albert and a 65 year love affair began. Christine is survived by one daughter, Lorraine Cruse and husband Steve, Millstadt, IL ; four grandchildren Adam Cruse of Ballwin, MO, Christina...