Obituaries in Festus, MO

age 93, of Festus, Missouri, passed away at her home Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born May 5, 1932, in Herculaneum, Missouri, the daughter of the late Myrtle (nee Politte) and Otto Higgins.She is survived by her daughters Sandra (Mike) DeMunbrun of Wildwood, Missouri and Terri (Sam) Shelton of...

Edward V. “Pat” Parker, age 95 of Chesterfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Crystal Oaks Nursing Home in Festus, Missouri. He was born July 16, 1930, in Valley Park, Missouri, the son of the late Elizabeth (nee Hall) and Van W. Parker.In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

John “Jack” Watson, age 89, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born April 7, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Catherine (nee Koble) and Joseph Watson. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Carol (nee Schlu...

Raymond Joseph Ems, age 86, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Saturday December 20, 2025 at Crystal Oaks Nursing Center in Festus. He was born July 14, 1939 in Arnold, Missouri, the son of the late Gertrude (nee Zieglemeyer) and Walter Ems.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wi...

Shawn Paul Ponder, 58, of Festus, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2026.Born June 15, 1967, Shawn was a devoted employee of Buffs RV and had a lifelong passion for racing. Above all, he was a loving father, stepfather, step-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many.He is survi...

Mark Frederick Funston, age 78, of Herculaneum, Missouri passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. He was born March 26, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Elizabeth (nee Johnston) and Walter Funston.He is survived by his wife Bonnie (nee H...

Bernard James “Bernie” Kenyon, age 90 of Festus, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. He was born April 28, 1935, in Alto, Michigan, the son of the late Beatrice Helen (nee Pitsch) and Henry Ralph Kenyon.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Eliza...

Karen Elizabeth Portell, age 65, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born August 23, 1960 in Festus, the daughter of Constance Rae “Connie” (nee Scott) and Richard Andrew “Dick” Portell of Festus.Other family members are her sis...

Betty D. Pope Weible, age 89, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Saturday January 3, 2026 at her home. She was born March 13, 1936 in Benton, Missouri, the daughter of the late Etta “Jackie” (nee Patengill) and Wade Brock.She is survived by her daughter Kim Alexander of Festus, Missouri; sister...

age 93, of Festus, Missouri, passed away at her home Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born May 5, 1932, in Herculaneum, Missouri, the daughter of the late Myrtle (nee Politte) and Otto Higgins.She is survived by her daughters Sandra (Mike) DeMunbrun of Wildwood, Missouri and Terri (Sam) Shelton of...

DeWayne Matthew Crannick, age 54, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home. He was born July 5, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Nancy J. (nee Gegg) and Donald Raymond Crannick.He is survived by his siblings Joyce (Keith) White of Herculaneum, Missou...

Edward V. “Pat” Parker, age 95 of Chesterfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Crystal Oaks Nursing Home in Festus, Missouri. He was born July 16, 1930, in Valley Park, Missouri, the son of the late Elizabeth (nee Hall) and Van W. Parker.In addition to his parents, he is preceded...