Obituaries
Gerald Hitt
Gerald W. Hitt, 75, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Chateau Girardeau. Gerald was born Oct. 10, 1947, in Jackson, son of the late Wesley and Emma Wendel Hitt. He and Donna Williams were married on July 5, 1969, in Gordonville. Donna preceded him in death March
Elisabeth ‘Babs’ Martin
Elisabeth Baerbel “Babs” Martin, 79, of Jackson passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Villas of Jackson. Babs was born July 26, 1943, in Bickenbach, Hesse, Germany, to Valentin and Erna Klinge Assmus. Babs met her future husband, James R. “Jim” Martin at a pizza parlor in Germany while he
Alberta Gross
Alberta L. Gross, 96, of Gordonville, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Cape Girardeau, to Albert L. and Hannah H. Hargens Ahrens. She was baptized Feb. 22, 1927, at Zion Methodist Church in Gordonville.
William Riser
William Hall (Bill) Riser, 83, went to his heavenly home on March 11, 2023, while at home in the care of his wife, hospice, and friends. He was born Aug. 29, 1939, son of Dr. John Sherwood Riser and Rubye Culpepper Riser and spent his early childhood in Memphis, TN,
Raymond Bohnert
Raymond (Ray) O. Bohnert, 82, of Perryville, joined the heavenly choir on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Independence Care Center in Perryville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 16, 1940, in Longtown to Otto G. and Edna (Tanz) Bohnert. They both preceded him in death. He and
Kenneth Bender
Kenneth Eugene Bender died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 97 years of age. He was born at home on Sept. 7, 1925, in Cape Girardeau to Martin Gottfried and Elinor Hermine Wilder Bender. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife
Birth Announcements
Freya Taylor was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jared Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Jared Murray of Cape Girardeau, are parents of a daughter named Freya Taylor, born January 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau. She weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces. She has one brother. Mrs. Murray is the former Megan Randolph, daughter of Matt and Nancy
Lawsen Ray Edmonds was born to Scott Edmonds and Linsie Locklear
Scott Edmonds and Linsie Locklear of Altenburg, are parents of a son named Lawsen Ray Edmonds, born January 19, 2023, at 10:57 p.m., at SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. First child. Locklear is the daughter of Gary and Carol Burk of Cape Girardeau. Edmonds is
Noah Reid was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Howard of Millersville, are parents of a son named Noah Reid, born Jan. 12, 2023, at 12:07 a.m., at SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. He has two brothers. Mrs. Howard is the former Halie Deimund, daughter of Richard Deimund and Erin
Archer Elvan was born to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Leon Hahs
Mr. and Mrs. Burton Leon Hahs of Daisy, are parents of a son named Archer Elvan, born Jan. 6, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. at Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. He has one brother. Mrs. Hahs is the former Cynthia Lyn Volz, daughter of Van
Jax Walker was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Michael Versemann
Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Michael Versemann of Jackson, are parents of a son named Jax Walker, born Dec. 27, 2022, at 9:12 p.m. at Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau. He weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces. Mrs. Versemann is the former Allison Paige Stephen, daughter of Joshua and Mary Ann Stephen
Weddings
Morgan Louise Bangert – Ethan Lloyd Broshuis
Morgan Louise Bangert and Ethan Lloyd Broshuis of Leopold exchanged wedding vows Oct. 22, 2022, at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Leopold. Father Anthony Thekkanath officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Reader was Andrea Bueter of Leopold. Music was provided by Shelbee Miller of Leopold, organist, and Steve
Engagements
Gerlie German – Joseph Tucker
Gerlie German of Farmington and Joseph Glennon Tucker of Perryville wish to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Gerlie is the daughter of Roger and Violeta German of Mangatarem in Pangasinan, Philippines. She is a 2006 graduate of Mangatarem National High School special science curriculum and a 2011 graduate of
Anniversaries
Barkses celebrate 60 years
Glenda and Jerry Barks were married April 28, 1967, in Sedgewickville. They are both graduates of Meadow Heights High School. Glenda is the daughter of the late Robert and Dessie Robinson. Jerry is the son of the late Paul and Lucille Barks. They have two daughters, Becky (Gary) Peters and
La Petite Chef Recipes
Four-Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 lb. Italian sausage 1 medium onion, diced 2 tsp. minced garlic 32 oz. jar Marinara 1/2 c. sour cream 1 c. Parmesan cheese (divided into two 1/2 cups) 8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature 1 Tbsp. parsley 1 small container Ricotta cheese
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients: 1-1/2 c. all purpose flour 2/3 c. sugar or sugar substitute 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 mashed ripe bananas (@ 1 c.) 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted 1/3 c. milk 1 c. chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350.
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 4 Tbsp. Honey Juice of one lemon 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp.minced garlic Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Whisk together ingredients in mixing bowl and chill before serving. (To make a creamier version use an immersion
