Jack L. Markey, 77, entered into rest Tues, May 11, 2010 at his Pevely residence. He worked as a factory foreman at Nordyne Air-Conditioning. He liked to read and loved his dog, Bear. Born Dec 30, 1932, in Greeville, IL, to the late Louis N. and Velma (Stout) Markey.

Lucio A. Bretana, 59, entered into rest Mon, May 10, 2010 at Hillcrest Care Center, DeSoto.
 

Tommy W. Hagan, 51, of DeSoto, MO (formerly of Pevely)passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was a retired supervisor at Doe Run Company and a member of Kruisers Car Club, Classy Chaisse and Hyway Rockers.
 

Erik Clayton Carrasco, age 26, of Hillsboro passed away on April 29, 2010. Erik was the beloved son of Paul and Phyllis Carrasco of Hillsboro. He was born on April 25, 1984 in St. Louis and was the owner of Computer Service Technology in the Crystal City area.

Harvey J. Haynes, 85, entered into rest Fri, April 30, 2010 at his Festus residence. Born January 15, 1925, in Ravenden, AR, to the late Melvin and Mittie (Stratton) Haynes. He was a retired truck driver for Rennick Trucking Co.

Norma "Pauline" (Cornstubble) Gould, 76, of Crystal City, MO entered into rest Tues, April 27, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. She was a homemaker who enjoyed bingo, wrestling and cooking breakfast every weekend for her family. Born July 22, 1933, in St Louis, MO, to the late Paul and Irene (Yawberry) Cornstubble.

Maybell Elizabeth (Godier) Backy, 87. entered into rest Mon, April 26, 2010 at her Crystal City residence. She and her late husband, Andrew J. Backy, Sr had been owner/operators of the Petit Paree Restaurant where she had been the cook up until her recent illness. Born March 8, 1923, in Crystal City, MO, to the late John and Elizabeth (Schweigert) Godier.
 

Billy G. Burrow, 80, of DeSoto passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010 at St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis County. Born November 24, 1929 in Pontiac, Illinois; he was the son of the late Buford and Belvie (nee Jordan) Burrow. He is survived by his dear wife of 59 years, Helen W. (nee Lyerla) Burrow of DeSoto.
 

Carolyn Sue (Roderick) Fite, 68, entered into rest Sat, April 24, 2010 at her Herculaneum residence. Born Dec 14, 1941, in Rolla, MO, to the late Harold and Gladys (Jones) Roderick, Sr. Before retiring she had previously been employed at Westinghouse and Comtrea.

Mary E. Boyer, 80, of Festus, entered into rest on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mary was a homemaker who loved to travel, read, and play cards. She was a member of Our Lady Catholic Church in Festus.
 

Robert A. "Pat" Thurmond, 55, of DeSoto passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010 at St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis County. Born July 16, 1954, St. Louis, Missouri; he was the son of Loretta (nee McAdams) Thurmond of DeSoto and the late Oliver Thurmond. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Katherine (nee Stoffregen) Thurmond of DeSoto.
 

Louise V. Howell, 91, (formerly of Richwoods, Missouri) passed away on April 20, 2010 at the St. Clair Hospital in Fenton; she has been a resident of Marymount Manor for three years. Born July 7, 1918 in Richwoods; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Minnie (nee Pratt) Rulo. Woodrow Howell, her husband, preceded her in death.

Richard L. Michalsen,81 of DeSoto, passed away in DeSoto on April 19, 2010. Born March 29, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois; was the son of the late Caroline Schwartz. His wife, Nina M. Michalsen preceded him in death.

Francis "Wayne" Colter, 66, of DeSoto passed away at his home on April 14, 2010. Wayne was born on January 21, 1944 in Clayton, Missouri; he was the son of the late, Gordon and Virginia (nee Hayes) Colter. He was preceded in death by his wives: Linda (nee Bates) Colter and Thelma DeGuire Colter.

(Edna) Elaine Ludvigsen, of Festus, died April 19, 2010 at home. She was first a mother and a Christian. She was a talented and creative artist and specialist in freelance advertising for years with several St. Louis and Jefferson County publications. Born April 18, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Marie (Meyers) Cope.