December 2023

Treasured Memories takes first place in holiday decorating contest

STE. GENEVIEVE — City hall in Ste. Genevieve has announced the winners in the Christmas Decoration Contest.     With more than 1,000 votes cast: first place goes to Treasured Memories, 234 Merchant St.; second place to Belle Ever After, 1 South Main Street and in third place: Huck Consulting.   The winners each received […]

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Vulnerable adults, most often seniors are targets for scammers, says guardian Rick Black

by John Grimaldi WASHINGTON DC, Dec 22 — The National Council on Aging warns seniors that scams targeting older adults are on the rise. Rick Black founded CEAR, the Center for Estate Administration Reform, in 2018 “to bring attention to the issue of predatory attorneys targeting vulnerable adults, most often seniors.” In a recent interview

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Rita M. Nieman

A funeral will be held at a future date for 102-year-old Rita M. Nieman of St. Louis, Mo. who passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Andrew’s at Francis Place in Eureka, Mo.   She was born May 28, 1921 in Bloomsdale, Mo., a daughter of Martin Kertz and Regina (Huck) Kertz, who both

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Karl P. Kaspar

A graveside service will be held at a future date for 52-year-old Karl P. Kaspar of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 5:05 pm, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Ill. He was born March 26, 1971 in Lakenheath, England, a son of Gary Lee and Beverly Jean (nee

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Debra Kay Coomer

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 30 for 68-year-old Debra Kay Coomer of Perryville, Mo. passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center.   She was born January 26, 1955 in St. Louis, Mo. a daughter of Billy Joe and Mary Lou (Boone) Whitaker who both

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