All Obituaries

Michael Joseph Pigg, Jr Michael J Pigg, Jr of Pacific, Missouri           03/27/2020 Michael is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jill Suzanne (Baker) Pigg, three daughters, Samantha, Mary Beth and Jaymee Pigg, one grandson, Jaxon, one sister Theresa Pigg and her husband Randy Bain, 4 nephews, 7 nieces, other relatives and many friends.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael J Pigg, Sr and Winifred ‘Wendy’...

Jeffrey D. Rash, 56, of Pacific, passed away on March 10, 2020. Jeffrey, son of the Shirley NEE Walls Rash and the late Thomas Rash Sr., was born August 1, 1963, in Eureka. He received his education from Autumn Hill State School. Jeffrey was involved in the Special Olympics.   He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Rash Sr.; grandparents, Dorothy and Everett Ash; and two siblings, Mike Rash and Glenda Serpas.   Among his survivors are his mother, Shirley Rash of...

Dennis J. Werkmeister, 65, of Catawissa, passed away at his home with his beloved wife of over 40 years by his side on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Dennis was born on January 24, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Joseph and Patricia (nee Meyrose) Werkmeister.   Dennis was an intelligent and talented man with extraordinary faith in God, wit, and humor that helped make life enjoyable.  He was a devoted and loving dad, parishioner at St. James Catholic Church in Catawissa,...

Donald W. Parks, 84 , of Pacific, passed away on February 4, 2020, in Pacific. Mr. Parks, son of the late Wesley Parks and his wife Mary NEE Black, was born October 17, 1935, in Lenox, Missouri. On June 28, 1958, he was united in marriage to Bella McCall in Lecoma, Missouri. Don worked as a carpenter for L.B. Roques until he retired in 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Glen, Ed, and Jim Parks; three sisters, Imogene Roques, Daisy Kitchens, and Lillie Reed; and...

Carl Louie Meier, 84, of Pacific, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Washington. Carl was the son of the late Carl and Edith (nee Reinschmidt) Meier and was born on November 8, 1935, in Bessie, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life, Mildred Westerman, on November 1, 1958, in Salem, Missouri. Carl retired from McDonnell Douglas after a thirty-five-year career, well known by his colleagues for his good humor and well-intentioned jokes and nicknames. When Carl...

Bob E. Rumley Sr., 64, of Gray Summit passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. Bob was born on July 19, 1955, in Greencastle, Indiana to the late Fred and Cloradean (nee Winkler) Rumley and on January 6, 1990, he married Debbie Schneider in St. Louis. Bob was a straight shooter who spoke his mind, he was always warm and friendly to friends and family. He loved to share his wonderful sense of humor and his Dream Catcher creations with the people who surrounded him. He was an avid fan of...

Melvin F. Groth, 83, of Pacific, passed away on January 5, 2020. Melvin, son of the late Armin Groth and his wife Anna, was born February 13, 1936, in St. Louis. He received his bachelor’s degree from St. Louis University. On June 24, 1968, he was united in marriage to the late Jeanne Dulany at the Pacific Presbyterian Church. Mr. Groth was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Jeanne Groth. He is survived by many friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8,...

Joyce A. Dorenkamp, 79 , of Wildwood, passed away on December 21, 2019. Mrs. Dorenkamp, daughter of the late Charles Kincaid and his wife Ardis NEE McGuire, was born December 16, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA. On January 27, 1959 she was united in marriage to Eugene Dorenkamp in St. Louis. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; mother and father-in-law, Cecilia and George Dorenkamp, and one sister, Gail Kincaid. Among her survivors are her husband, Eugene Dorenkamp of Wildwood; three...

Michael J. Scarbrough, 54, of Catawissa, Missouri, passed away on November 28, 2019. Mike, son of Charles L. and Shirley Scarbrough (nee Bagby), was born April 19, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was united in marriage to Donna K. Engle on December 12,1997, in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his education from Northwest High School and Jefferson College.   Mike was the owner of Scarbrough Home Renovations. He was a talented carpenter who had a lifetime love for animals...

Elsbeth K. Tenny, 88 , of Pacific, passed away on November 20, 2019. Mrs. Tenny, daughter of the late Paul Engel and his wife Susanne Osswald, was born March 23, 1931 in Germany. On October 27, 1973, she was united in marriage to Edwin Tenny at St. Mary’s Church. Mrs. Tenny loved gardening, cooking her famous German potato salad and red cabbage for her friends and family, and growing all of her beautiful houseplants. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband,...