Obituaries
Obituaries for Cozean memorial Chapel & Crematory
Glenda Crites
Dec 28, 2014
FARMINGTON- Glenda Marie Crites, 71 of Farmington, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was born June 6, 1943 at Elvins daughter of the late Frank and Dovie (Hails) Burnia. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Lawrence, Charles, and Benjamin Burnia and one great-grandson Cason Bauss. Glenda loved flowers and enjoyed...
Gregory Ribbing
Dec 27, 2014
Gregory "Greg" Ribbing, of Fredericktown, passed away December 27, 2014 at the age of 57. He was born in East St. Louis, Missouri on July 22, 1957 to the late Alvin and Margaret Ribbing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his aunt and uncle who raised him and were like parents to him, Elizabeth...
Lois Ann Simpkins
Dec 26, 2014
FARMINGTON - Lois Ann Simpkins, of Farmington, passed away December 26, 2014, at Parkland Health Center at the age of 74. She was born in Chester, Illinois, on September 17, 1940, to the late Carl and Ada Hartenberger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Simpkins earlier this year on March 24....
Thelma Irene Manning
Dec 24, 2014
Thelma Irene Manning, of Doe Run, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 24, 2014 at the age of 90. She was born August 4, 1924 to the late Houston and Anna (Jones) Hurst. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Manning; an infant son; one sister, Ila Crocker;...
Gale Forsythe
Dec 22, 2014
FARMINGTON - Gale Forsythe of Farmington passed away December 22, 2014 at the age of 58. She was born October 3, 1956 in Bethpage, NY the daughter of the late Daniel Paul and Mary Elizabeth Centrone. Gale was a Navy wife who lived in many places throughout her adult life. Her passions included being a devoted mother to her...
Richard Lee Hill
Dec 21, 2014
FARMINGTON -Richard Lee Hill, 66, of Farmington, passed away December 21, 2014. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory. More information to be available at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Carolyn Jean Braun
Dec 21, 2014
Carolyn Jean (Schirmer) Braun passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Golden Pond Communities in Winter Garden, FL at the age of 77. She was born July 29, 1937 in E. St. Louis, IL, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Kelly) Schirmer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph A....
Linda Carter
Dec 20, 2014
Linda Suellen Carter, of Farmington, passed away December 20, 2014 at the age of 59. She was born January 28, 1955 in New Castle, IN to the late Robert Simpson and Alta Mae Simpson who survives. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Simpson. Linda had lived in many locations in the...
Erma Gale Mullinax
Dec 20, 2014
Erma Gale Mullinax of Doe Run passed away December 20, 2014 at the age of 91 years. She was born in Grubb, Arkansas on April 24, 1923 to the late A. G. and Sara Roberts. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David "Tyle" Potolmny Mullinax in 1993; three sons, Kenneth, Ronald and...
Bertha Weiman
Dec 18, 2014
Bertha Aleane Weiman of Farmington, passed away, Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, IL at the age of 89 years. She was born March 23, 1925 at Farmington, daughter of the late Phillip Lee and Mary Jane (Coffel) Dickey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...
Jeffrey Lee Hampton
Dec 16, 2014
Jeff Hampton, of Park Hills, passed away surrounded by family on December 16, 2014 at the age of 59 years. He was born June 18, 1955 in Ironton to the late Wilburn James and Barbara (Lacey) Hampton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Hampton in 2000. Jeff was a 1973 graduate...
Gene Louis Galli
Dec 15, 2014
BONNE TERRE - Gene Louis Galli, 68 of Bonne Terre, formerly of Florissant, passed away, Sunday, December 14, 2014 at St. Joe Manor. He was born November 10, 1946 in St. Louis, son of the late Louis and Frances (Salmieri) Galli. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Jefferson...
Ingvar Carl Swanson
Dec 15, 2014
FARMINGTON- Ingvar Carl "Swede" Swanson of Farmington passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at Parkland Health Center at the age of 90 years. He was born January 8, 1924 in Norrala,Sweden, son of the late Carl Ingvar and Albertina (Jonsson) Swanson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Cunio) Swanson, a brother...
Dr. Jack V. Gallagher
Dec 15, 2014
Dr. Jack V. Gallagher, of Farmington, passed away December 15, 2014 at the age of 84 years. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 9, 1930 to the late Robert and Catherine Gallagher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia (Muttillo) Gallagher in 1987; five brothers and sisters, Robert Gallagher, Catherine...
Ervin Leroy Kirby
Dec 13, 2014
ANNAPOLIS - Ervin L. Kirby passed away December 13, 2014 at the age of 80. He was born in Lyons, Indiana on April 3, 1934 to the late Kenneth Thomas and Mary Magdeline (Swaggerty) Kirby. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Thomas Kirby. "Erv", or Mr. E as some called him,...
Nedra "Ernestine" Short
Dec 12, 2014
Ernestine Short, of Farmington, passed away December 12, 2014 at the age of 94. She was born August 15, 1920 to the late Clarence and Sadie (Hunt) Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester E. Short in 2001, two brothers and one sister. A native of Esther, Ernestine lived most of...
Jimmie Boyer
Dec 8, 2014
Jimmie Eugene Boyer was called to Heaven on December 8, 2014 at the age of 80 to coach a team for our Heavenly Father. He was born March 14, 1934 in Carter County, Missouri to the late Ernest L. and Erma M. (Longbottom) Boyer. Jim proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force as Airman Basic and...
Donald Curtis Hoffman
Dec 8, 2014
FARMINGTON- Donald Curtis "Donnie" Hoffman of Farmington passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at St. Louis University hospital at the age of 58 years. He was born November 12, 1956 in St. Louis, son of the late Donald K. and June F. (Irvin) Hoffman. Donnie had made his home in Farmington since the mid 90's residing at the St....
Lola C. Bennett
Dec 2, 2014
FARMINGTON - Lola C. Bennett, 94, of Farmington passed away December 2, 2014. There will be no formal services. More information to be available at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Elizabeth June Steneck
Nov 30, 2014
June Steneck, of Farmington, passed away November 30, 2014, at the age of 82 years. She was born June 1, 1932, in Los Angeles, CA to the late William James and Florence Elizabeth (Patterson) King. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Steneck in 1980; two sons, William Steneck in 1973 and...
