The Mahn Twin City Funeral Home in Festus has announced the passing of 71-year-old Michael Bruce Maness of Festus, Mo., who passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Crystal City, Missouri.
He was born April 26, 1953 in Saint Louis, Mo., son of Donald Hue and Frieda Mae (Seabaugh) Maness, who both preceded him in death.
He married Barbara Marie Miller November 26, 1971 in Crystal City, Mo. They shared 53 years of marriage together. She survives in Festus.
He is also survived by a son: Mike Maness of Crystal City, Mo.; his two daughters: Michelle (Mark) Yuengel of Bonne Terre, Mo. and Christy (John) Thurman of Crystal City, Mo.; his two brothers: Steve (Vicki) Maness of Bonne Terre, Mo. and Donnie Maness of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., his five grandchildren: Katelyn Yuengel, Rebecca Yuengel, Elizabeth Maness, Brittani Cibulka, and Lexi Thurman; his two great-grandchildren: Joseph and Aubree; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Mike worked for the Crystal City Water Department. He enjoyed BBQing, hunting, fishing, tending to his garden, doing woodworking and photography.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge Festus – Crystal City #1721, VFW and the American Legion.
Contributions may be made to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary 6065 Duda Road, House Springs, MO 63051 odas.org, , Canines in Crisis 13976 Klondike Road, DeSoto, MO 63020 caninesincrisis.com.
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