All Obituaries

Nellie Elizabeth (Close) Mueller of Pacific, Missouri passed away June 17, 2023, at the age of 80. Nellie was born on November 5, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles H. and Vera E. Close. She graduated from Pacific High School as class valedictorian in 1960, also being the first female from the district to receive a dual scholarship to attend Ohio State University where she earned her Physical Therapy degree in 1964. She was united in marriage to James A. Mueller on February 20, 1965, at...

Keith R. Reidt, 59, of Pacific, passed away on June 10, 2023. Keith, son of the late Ray W. Reidt and Jean nee Parrett, was born on November 1, 1963 in St. Louis. He received his education from Pacific High School and Northeast Missouri State University (Truman University) graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. On June 5, 2021 he was united in marriage to Patty Garcia in Pacific. Keith played high school basketball and baseball, and went on to play baseball for...

Shirley E. Wilson, 90, of Catawissa, passed away on May 26, 2023. Mrs. Wilson, daughter of the late Lowell Smith and Edythe nee Landyte, was born on September 17, 1932, in St. Louis. She received her education from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis. On May 5, 1983, she was united in marriage to Eugene Wilson at the Granada Club House in Hazelwood. Her interest included going to the horse track since they had racehorses when she was growing up. Going on the boat(but never winning ) and...

Cleo A. Ward, 85, of Pacific, passed away on April 28, 2023. Mrs. Ward, daughter of the late Estie Roy Shaw and Beatrice (Payne) Shaw, was born on July 21, 1937 in Gideon, MO. She received her education from Gideon High School. On December 24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Carl Ward in Gideon. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Ward; brother, Wakefield Shaw; grandsons, Christopher and Michael and son-in-law, Ken O’Neill. Among her survivors are three...

Edward N. Smith, 88, of Eureka, passed away on April 15, 2023. Mr. Smith, son of the late Edd Smith and Thelma nee Smith, was born on August 12, 1934, in Guntersville, Alabama. He received his education from Snead University. On October 24, 1964, he was united in marriage to Margaret Crider. Mr. Smith served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. One of his favorite hobbies was reading. He also enjoyed watching television, especially Hallmark movies. He also had a love...

Richard E. Null (Dicky), “worn out, much used heart”, gave out after a lifetime of sharing his home and heart with a legion of friends, families, and strays who passed through his back porch, On April 6, 2023.   Mr. Null, son of the late Richard A. Null and Anna Belle Hoffman, was born on May 4, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware. On February 26, 1966, he married the love of his life, Linda Sue Rowden. Mr. Null served his country honorably as a member of the United States...

Ann E. Pritchett, 83, of Pacific, passed away on March 17, 2023. Mrs. Pritchett, daughter of the late Ralph Evans and Virginia, nee Ferguson, was born on January 2, 1940 in Mattoon, IL. She received her education from Mattoon High School and the Barnes School of Nursing. On November 23, 1967, she was united in marriage to John Pritchett Sr. at the Marshall Avenue Christian Church in Mattoon, IL. Ann was employed as an R.N. for over 30 years. She liked counted cross-stitch, quilting, and...

Aiden J. Herman, 18, of Pacific, passed away on March 15, 2023. Aiden, son of Steve Herman and Amy Niehaus Herman, was born on July 17, 2004, in Seoul, South Korea. He graduated from Pacific High School in 2022. Aiden enjoyed food and cooking. You could always count on him to make something delicious, even if you thought the ingredients were questionable. He had a great sense of humor with a quick wit, loved hanging out with friends, and loved animals, especially his dog, Rigby. His laugh...

Anita Stoltz, 92, of Pacific, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 in St. Louis County. She was for 72 years the beloved wife of Robert Stoltz, mother of Jane (Terry) Pursley, John (Sandra) Stoltz, Martha (John) Useted, Nancy (Tracy) Fulkerson, and Daniel (Deanna) Stoltz, grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 28, and a cherished aunt and friend to so many whose lives are less bright today, but so immeasurably enriched for having shared in her life.   Anita was born September...

Letha M. Hafley, 88 , of Pacific, passed away on February 10, 2023. Mrs. Hafley, born August 18, 1934, was the first of seventeen children born to the late Burley Nickelson and Genevieve nee Cain. She received her education from the Pacific School District. Letha enjoyed sitting on her porch enjoying a cup of coffee and a good book.  She was a die hard Cardinal Fan.  She always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands,...