All Obituaries

John A. Devine, 88, of Eureka, passed away on November 2, 2018. John was the son of the late John G. Devine and wife Dorothy (NEE Franz), born on April 20, 1930 in Allenton at his home. John graduated from Oklahoma State University and joined the Marines. He served as a combat marine in the Korean War many times on the front line. John had a love for antiques, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also spent time gardening and as an artist. On November 12, 1955 at the Sacred Heart Church in...

Dena McElfresh, 89, of Pacific, MO went to heaven, Monday, October 29, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Couer, MO. Dena, daughter of the late James and Lena (NEE Rogers) Marlow was born in Pacific, MO on November 9, 1928. At the age of 3, the family returned to Rolla. Due to the death of her mother Lena, Dena became the primary caregiver for her siblings, even at the young age of 14. She did all the cooking, cleaning, and washing of clothes for the family, as well as seeing that her siblings...

Richard O. Schlemper, 87 , of Pacific, passed away on October 22, 2018 in Washington. Mr. Schlemper, son of the late Arnold Schlemper and his wife Sophie NEE Stricker, was born December 10, 1930 in Pacific. He received his education from Washington High School. On January 15, 1955 he was united in marriage to Billie Miller at the First Baptist Church in Gray Summit. Richard served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Mr. Schlemper was preceded in death by his...

Christina Byerly (NEE Roberson), 58, of Catawissa, Missouri, passed away  on October 17, 2018. Christina was the daughter of Marvin and Verilea Fields-  Roberson, born on September 19, 1960 in Joshua, Texas.  Christy met and married the love of her life Tom Byerly in 1979, in Burleson,  Texas. Christy loved riding motorcycles with her husband and spending time with  her family and many, many friends. She drove a school bus for the Meramec...

Gerald W. Mann, 78, of Pacific, Missouri passed away on October 10, 2018 in Washington, Missouri. Gerald was the son of the late James Mann and wife Viola Mae NEE Brace. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Bath, New York. Gerald is survived by his four children; Kathy Mann of Pacific, Steven Mann of Pacific, Gary Mann of Pacific, and Larry Mann of High Ridge, and other relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; James and Viola Mae Mann, son;...

Freddie O. Broyles Sr,94, of Pacific, passed away on September 26, 2018. Mr. Broyles, son of the late Larry Broyles and his wife Martha NEE Green, was born September 8, 1924 in St. Louis. On July 9, 1953, he was united in marriage to Beatrice Baxter in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John, Con, Larry, and Charlie Broyles and by three sisters, Rose Shepard, Bernice Ricks, and Eunice Williamson. Among his survivors are his wife,...

Ellen V. Willoughby,86, of Pacific, passed away on September 18, 2018 in Pacific. Mrs. Willoughby, daughter of the late John P. Jones and his wife Helen NEE Friedmann, was born March 27, 1932 in Robertsville. She received her education from Washington High School. On October 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Carl Willoughby Jr. and Cedar Grove Methodist Church. Ellen was a Rural Mail Carrier for the Post Office in Robertsville. Mrs. Willoughby was preceded in death by her parents;...

Lawrence G. Giles,95, of Pacific, passed away on September 9, 2018 in Pacific. Mr. Giles, son of the late George Washington Giles, and his wife Ethel NEE Smith, was born August 24, 1923 in Muskogee, OK. He received his education from Porter High School in Oklahoma and the University of Arkansas. On November 24, 1943, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Spriggs in South Carolina. Lawrence was a Principal for the Parkway Central School District and the Meramec Valley R III School...

Helen L. Hogan,93, of Pacific, passed away on August 26, 2018 in Pacific. Mrs. Hogan, daughter of the late George Wells and his wife Alta NEE Hoss, was born July 21, 1925 in Wellsville, MO. Helen was a graduate of Pacific High School and the Missouri Baptist School of Nursing. On June 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to Donald Hogan Sr. in Pacific. Mrs. Hogan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Hogan Sr; Son, Wayne Hogan, and by brother, George Wells. Among her...

BRENNAN, Francis Neil, 93, passed away on August 12, 2018 in Pacific, Missouri.  Son of Lawrence Pearl and Frances (nee Knobel) Brennan.  Dear cousin of Lloyd Gary (Cynthia) Gross and Harold Larry (Angelynn) Gross; Nancy Gross (Steve) Medlin; Jordan and Brendan Medlin; dear friend of Douglas (Lynn) Kannawarf and David Kannawarf; and friend of many in his home town of Pacific.   Neil was born December 20, 1924 in St. Louis, but he was a lifelong resident of Pacific, MO. ...