All Obituaries

Samuel U. Prichard III, age 61, of Robertsville, passed away at his home on November 10, 2019. Sam was born on September 25, 1958, to Betty (nee Fender) and the late Samuel U. Prichard II in Franklin County. Sam retired after a lengthy career as a mechanic at Millstone Weber, formerly Millstone Bangert and was a longtime member of the International Union of Engineers, Local 513.   A funeral service for Sam will be held at 11 am on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Nieburg-Vitt, Thiebes...

Elmer H. Bergmann, 71, of Pacific, passed away on October 22, 2019. Elmer, son of the late Elmer W. Bergmann, and his wife Christene NEE Young, was born January 18, 1948, in St. Louis. He received his education from O’Fallon Tech High School. Elmer was united in marriage to June Bergmann. Elmer was the Dairy Manager at Wal-Mart in Washington for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, June Bergmann; and two brothers, Gerald Bergmann and Alonzo “Lon”...

Charlotte D. Murphy, 87, of Pacific, passed away on October 17, 2019. Mrs. Murphy, daughter of the late Thomas Roberts and his wife Viola NEE Lister, was born September 6, 1932 in Pacific. She received her education from Pacific High School. On March 22, 1952, she was united in marriage to William D. Murphy at St. Bridget’s Church in Pacific. Charlotte worked for many years at Brown Shoe Factory as a Keypunch Supervisor. She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband, William D....

Sarah Anne Faszold, 80 , of Pacific, passed away on October 15, 2019. Mrs. Faszold, daughter of the late James McNamee and his wife Glafrie NEE Pfountz,  was born June 13, 1939 in Pacific. She received her education from Pacific High School. On February 2, 1957, she was united in marriage to Eugene Faszold at St. Bridget’s Church. Sarah was a manager at the Pacific License Bureau for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene Faszold; daughter, Kerry...

Gary R. Hart, 73, of Pacific, passed away at his home on October 11, 2019. Gary, the son of the late Raymond and Milbra Hart (nee Turl), was born on October 5, 1946, in Canton, IL. On August 7, 1976 he married his wife Becky Hart (nee Barlar) at Sacred Heart Church in Valley Park. Gary worked as a structural draftsman for the McGinnis Association for 20 years until he retired. Gary had a passion for Golf, and regularly played at the Franklin County Country Club in Washington. He was...

Leona M. Viemann, 83 , of Pacific, passed away on September 16, 2019. Mrs. Viemann, daughter of the late Elmer Burt and his wife Anna NEE Mahan, was born May 28, 1936 in Robertsville. She received her education from Pacific High School. On March 27, 1954, she was united in marriage to Nolan Viemann at the Methodist Church. Leona worked for Keys Restaurant, Woolworth’s Dept. Store, and Ralston Purina. She was a member of the Womens Group Local 655, Gray Summit Methodist Church, and the...

Gladys A. Lewis, 81 , of Pacific, passed away on August 22, 2019 in Pacific. Mrs. Lewis, daughter of the late John Pich and Grace Basser, was born August 21, 1938 in Stuttguard, Arkansas. She was united in marriage to Albert Lewis in Eureka in 1955. Gladys worked for Marymount Manor. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Lewis, and sister, Florence Wilder. Among her survivors are three sons, Robert Lewis and wife Penny, Lonnie...

George A. Ray, 62 , of Villa Ridge, passed away on August 16, 2019. George, son of the late Lloyd A. Ray, and his wife Ruby NEE Vincent, was born February 10, 1957 in Evansville, IN. He received his education from Pacific High School. George was employed by Mercy Hospital as a switchboard operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Gabbert, and longtime companion, Connie Doucette. Among his survivors are two siblings, Connie Weislar and husband Nick of Villa Ridge...

Robert J. Coy, 52 , of Chesterfield, passed away on August 9, 2019. Robert, son of the late Robert G. Coy, and his wife Georgia NEE Stenger, and Sylvia Coy,  was born May 12, 1967 in Belleville, IL. Robbie was a wonderful loving man, with a great sense of humor. He contributed warmth, love, and compassion to all of those around him daily, especially his family and housemates. In his earlier years, he was an avid participant in Special Olympics. He had a passion for collecting watches,...

Jane C. McNear (nee Gilbert), 71, of Koshkonong, passed away on August 7, 2019. Jane, the daughter of the late Thurston Gilbert and Margaret (nee Frerking), was born on February 18, 1948 in St. Louis. Jane enjoyed reading, crafting, needlepoint and jewelry.  She became a wonderful cook and had a love of animals.  She most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  Jane is survived by her husband, Ron McNear of Koshkonong, Missouri; children, Laura and Scott Reed of...