Lynae M. Richie, 36, of Festus, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2010 in Washington, Missouri.

Bryan Paro, 52, DeSoto passed away on February 17, 2010 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital,St. Louis. Born September 2, 1957. He was the son of the late Harold and Marie (nee Hoetker) Paro. He was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Cory Paro.

Hoa T. Tran, 78, entered into rest Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at St Louis University Hospital. St Louis. Born April 22, 1931, in Hanoi, Vietnam, to the late Chau V. Tran & Ty Nguyen. She was a homemaker and a member of Bao Trang Vo Luong Quang Temple, St Louis, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Be V Huynh.
 

Wanda L. (Propst) Dutton, 81, of Festus, entered into rest on Monday, February 15, 2010 at her residence. She was a retired inspector with Howard Industries and friends of First Presbyterian Church/Festus. She enjoyed taking short trips, doing things with her husband and loved her family.
 

William “ Bill” Richard Fitzpatrick III, age 52, of Bloomsdale Missouri, passed away on
Sunday, February 14, 2010, at his home. He was born July 17, 1957, in St Louis Missouri.

Joyce D. Baker, 78, of DeSoto, passed away at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on Saturday, February 13, 2010. She was a retired machine operator at Tension Envelope. She enjoyed watching TV, spending time with her family and loved her 2 pug dogs.

Homer L. Couch, 93, of DeSoto passed away on February 11, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. Born April 13, 1916 in Ware, Missouri; he was the son of the late Walter J. and Mary A. (Coleman) Couch. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mae G. (Miller) Couch.
 

Justin Hartwell, cherished infant son of Jason and Mina (Worthy) Hartwell of DeSoto, was born and passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2010. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters: Olivia and Isabella Hartwell, grandparents: Gail and Ralph Lauder of Huntsville, AL, Jackie (Mike Hartwig) Hartwell of Arnold, MO and James Hartwell of DeSoto, MO, great grandmother: Constance Moelm of St Louis, MO, uncle and aunt: Trey (Cherie) Worthy of Meridianville, AL, aunt and uncle: Margaret (Dan) Handwerker of Memphis, TN, and many other aunts, uncles and cousins

Shirley Ann (DeClue) McCoy, 71, of Festus entered into rest Tues, Feb 9, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born Sept 5, 1938, in Pevely, MO, to the late Harrison & Elmyra (Vincent) DeClue. She was a homemaker and had previously worked as chief deputy auditor at Hillsboro Courthouse and had been a mail carrier in the Bloomsdale area.

Grace Sherbutte, 56, of DeSoto passed away on February 10, 2010 at her home. She was born November 21, 1953. Grace is survived by her loving husband, Fred Sherbutte of DeSoto.

John Wayne Kinder, 67, of Herculaneum, MO entered into rest Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He had worked as an electrician at Doe Run Company and as custodian in the Herculaneum School district. Born Sept 2, 1942, in Herculaneum, MO, to the late Antone & Vonola (Brown) Kinder.

Russell L. "Russ" Wiley was born on AUgust 8, 1931 in Belgrade, MO.  He was the son of Robert LeRoy & Mae Frances (nee Moser) Wiley.  He died on February 1, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO at the age of 78

Francis R. "Junior" Luther, age 71, DeSoto, entered into rest on January 30, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born June 23, 1938 in Old Mines; he was the son of the late Robert E. and Lillian M (Coleman) Luther.

Sheryl R. Christopher, 51, of DeSoto, entered into rest on February 2, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. Born March 27, 1958 in St. Louis; she was the loving daughter of Larry and Barbara (Green) Smith of Terre du Lac, Bonne Terre, MO. She is survived by her loving husband, Wade A Christopher of DeSoto.