Perryville Obits

Clarence E. Schirmer

Clarence E. Schirmer, 94, of Altenburg, Missouri died Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Lutheran Home. He was born November 24, 1931 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Rudolph T. and Alma H. (Kutscher) Schirmer. He and Vivian C. Schirmer were married May 4, 1957 at Salem Lutheran Church, Farrar, MO. He served in the United […]

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Rev. Charles Shelby C.M

Rev. Charles Shelby C.M., 85, of Perryville, Missouri entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Apostle of Charity Residence.in Perryville,MO. He was born February 18, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA to Peter Paul and Ruth (Russell) Shelby. Fr. Charles Shelby C.M. was a Roman Catholic Priest and member of the Congregation of

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Janet Ruth Feltz

Janet Ruth Feltz, 87, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Independence Care Center. She was born January 2, 1939 in Perryville, MO to Theodore and Margaret (Valleroy) Bachmann. Janet first married Clyde Weinkein, the father of her two sons, on July 19, 1958 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She later married Robert

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Norma Jean Steffens

Norma Jean Steffens, 86, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born April 7, 1940 to Albert and Margaret (Biermann) Meyerhoff. Norma and Robert “Bob” Steffens were married on August 17, 1963. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2017. She worked as an

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Evan Richard Hayden

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Evan Richard Hayden, who left this world on July 28, 2026, at the age of 19. Evan was born on July 13, 2007, to Natasha Lynn (Ruesler) Wheeler and John Joseph Hayden. Although his time with us was far too short, the love he

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Dorothy C. Wingerter

Dorothy C. Wingerter, 92, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at Mercy Perry Hospital.   She was born April 8, 1934 in Oak Ridge, MO to John and Bertha (Trapp) Balsman.   Dorothy and Merlin “Curly” Wingerter were married May 12, 1956. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2008.  

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Billy Gene Sims

Billy Gene Sims, 57, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away at 11:29 am, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at his residence. He was born to Darlene (nee Gillis) Sims on September 19, 1968 in Anna, Illinois. Billy had worked as a correctional officer at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois. He was of Christian Faith and had

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Judy Kirn

Judy Kirn set the standard for keeping house.   Where others would reach for a mop, she took to her hands and knees to scrub the tile floor.   A dishwasher was an unnecessary appliance. Better to promptly hand wash dishes after breakfast, lunch and dinner.   An old Dodge sedan had fewer spots than

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Gary Wayne Weber

Gary Wayne Weber, 73, of Frohna, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Elton and Evelyn Weber. Gary and Patricia “Pat” (Sticht) Weber were married on February 17, 1973 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. They were blessed with 53 years

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