Obituaries
Obituaries for Cozean memorial Chapel & Crematory
Pauline LaVada Wigger
Oct 29, 2025
Pauline LaVada Wigger, of Granite City, IL, entered eternal rest on October 29, 2025, at the Longevity Care Center in Granite City, IL at the age of 95. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Richard L. Arning
Oct 29, 2025
Richard L. Arning, of Farmington, entered eternal rest on October 29, 2025, at Country Meadows in Park Hills, at the age of 83. He was born on May 13, 1942, in Centralia, Illinois, to the late Theodore and Aliva (Claybourn) Arning.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margie Arning; his daughters, Debbie Hutchings (Wayne) and Cheryl Martinez...
Davis Clayton Bruce
Oct 29, 2025
Davis Clayton Bruce, of Farmington, passed away on October 29, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital at the age of 79. A full obituary will be published soon.
Melinda Crites
Oct 28, 2025
Melinda Crites, of Farmington, entered eternal rest on October 28, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center at the age of 69. Arrangements are pending at this time.
John Eric Renshaw
Oct 27, 2025
FARMINGTON – John Eric Renshaw, 51, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 27, 2025. He was born August 22, 1974, in Sandwich, Illinois, to Fred and Carolyn (Lunsford) Renshaw. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anna and John E. Lunsford, and John Terrance and Margie Elizabeth Renshaw, and a granddaughter, Olivia Renshaw. ...
Laura Ethel Massie
Oct 24, 2025
Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Laura Ethel Perry Massie passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in her daughters’ arms on October 24, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lora Margaret Perry and Dr. Thomas Amherst Perry.
She was born on Halloween (October 31) 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Laura Perry Massie graduated from Fayette High School (Missouri) in 1958...
Ann Ramsey
Oct 24, 2025
Ann Margaret Ramsey, 85, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2025. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 23, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Boxdorfer and Audrey Pauline (Cheesebrough) Boxdorfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ramsey, and by her son, John Wright, Jr.
Raised in Farmington, Ann graduated...
Anjanette "AJ" Kathleen DeGonia
Oct 21, 2025
Anjanette "AJ" Kathleen DeGonia, of Bonne Terre, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 21, 2025, at the age of 48. She was born on March 12, 1977, in Farmington, Missouri, to Robert and Janet (Barron) Williams.
AJ is survived by her loving father, Robert Williams of Farmington; her devoted husband, Michael DeGonia of Bonne Terre; and her children: Morgan...
Andrea Elaine Cook
Oct 20, 2025
STE. GENEVIEVE – Andrea Elaine Cook, of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, passed away on October 20, 2025, at her home at the age of 65. She was born in Peoria, Illinois, on December 17, 1959, the daughter of the late Tom and Doris McQuin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Penny, Jean, and Vickey.
Andrea...
Shirley Esphorst
Oct 20, 2025
Shirley Esphorst of Manchester, Missouri, entered eternal rest on October 20, 2025, at Maplebrook Senior Living at the age of 85. She was born on February 8, 1940, in Minimum, Missouri, to the late Walter and Gertrude (King) Sims.
Shirley is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews, Debbie Graham (Harry), Judy Schumacher, Patty Johnson (Rich), Randy “Woody” Woods, Tony Woods,...
Albert Smith Keller Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Albert Smith Keller, Jr. Beloved Father, Companion, and Musician
May 5, 1965 – October 15, 2025
Albert Smith Keller, Jr., born on May 5, 1965, at Scott Air Force Base in Mascoutah, Illinois, passed away at home on October 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He attended school and graduated in Mascoutah, where he built lifelong friendships and a deep love...
Clifford L. Jagger
Oct 14, 2025
Clifford L. Jagger, of Farmington, passed away on October 14, 2025, at Community Manor at the age of 69. He was born on December 28, 1955, in Hannibal, Missouri, to the late Harold Jagger and Vivian (Vail) Walden.
Clifford is survived by his brother, Ronald Redman, his children, Devyn (Cory) Losey and Dustin (Joleen) Timbrook, many grandchildren, nephews, Bill (Angela) Redman...
Kevin Cavanaugh
Oct 12, 2025
Kevin Cavanaugh, of Farmington, entered eternal rest on October 12, 2025, at his residence at the age of 68. He was born on April 15, 1957, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to the late John R. and Patricia A. (Dulle) Cavanaugh.
Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lora (Thomas) Cavanaugh; his daughter, Lisa Huff; his granddaughter, Jamie Weiss...
Karl Robert Keller
Oct 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karl Keller, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 75.
Karl was born on June 8, 1950, in New York City, New York, to the late Charlie and Dorothy (Stickel) Keller.
Karl is survived by his beloved children: Tracy (Dennis) McCarthy, Christopher (Jennifer) Reilly, Eileen (David) Gizara, Charles (Jasmine)...
Frankie Albert Gossage
Oct 10, 2025
STE. GENEVIEVE - Frankie Albert Gossage of Ste. Genevieve passed away at his home on October 10, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on April 7, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ruth (Neuendorf) Keathley and the late Edward Albert Gossage. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Gilman Keathley.
Frankie was...
Phyllis Louise Kluver
Oct 4, 2025
Phyllis Kluver, of Farmington, Missouri, entered eternal rest on October 4, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 86. She was born on January 24, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Gerhardt and Erna (Schmidt) Bertram.
She is survived by her children, Carri Davis (James) and Jennette Tracy (Michael); her grandchildren, Niccole Peckham, Samuel Miller (Gina), Kyle Davis, Caleb...
Jack Brewer
Oct 2, 2025
Jack Harold Brewer of Terre Du Lac, Missouri, passed away on October 2, 2025, at his home at the age of 84, following a battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn. He is survived by his children, Greg (Teresa) and Todd (Katherine); his grandchildren, Jake (Kelsey), LeeAnna (Andy), Anna, and Ryan; and his great grandchildren,...
Sue Heimburger
Oct 2, 2025
Sue Ann (Althaus) Heimburger, 83, of Bonne Terre, died just after midnight on October 2, 2025. She had been battling poor health for three years and elected to begin hospice September 24.Sue was born in Mendota, Illinois, to Beryl and Shirley (Fassig) Althaus in June 1942. In her late teens, she met her husband, Robert “Bob” Heimburger, who traveled summers...
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Momot
Sep 29, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Kay Momot, 64, of Farmington, entered eternal rest at her home on September 29, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1961, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Helen Marie (Tucker) Ledbetter and the late Earl L. Brewer.
Sandy is survived by her devoted husband of 22 years, Robert “Bob” Momot; her beloved mother, Helen Ledbetter of Farmington; her sons,...
Glenda Farrow
Sep 29, 2025
Glenda Farrow (née Wilkinson), 81, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away on September 29, 2025 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born to Don and Ruth (Shelton) Wilkinson in Fredericktown, Missouri, Glenda grew up in St. Louis and fondly recalled driving past the Gateway Arch as it was being built. After graduating high school, she attended beauty school and went on to...
