The Sullivan Independent News

Mabel Pauline (Riske) Hardecke, 93, the daughter of Herman and Louise (Peters) Riske, was born on March 27, 1917, in Sullivan, MO. She passed away on July 31, 2010.
On December 28, 1940, Mabel was married to Warren Hardecke, also of Sullivan. They celebrated 66 years of marriage before his passing in 2007.
She was a member of the Frisco Sewing Club for 55 years, the Hillcrest Garden Club for 35 years, and the retired teamsters.
Mabel accepted [...]

Clarence L. Falloon of Hermann, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at his home at the age of 81 years.
Mr. Falloon was born in Bourbon, MO on February 27, 1929, the son of the late Mayburn and Bessie (Reeves) Falloon.
He was the husband of Deloris “Dee” L. (West) Falloon. They were married on July 7, 1950 in Salem, AR. She survives in Hermann.
He was a self-employed carpet installer and he proudly served in [...]

Jewel L. Williams (nee Manion), longtime resident of Sullivan, MO, passed away in Ocala, FL on Monday, August 9, 2010 at the age of 96 years.
Jewel was born on February 16, 1914 in St. Louis, MO to Luther and Leena (nee Helling) Manion, one of four children. She was married to John Williams and to this union two boys and two girls were born.
Jewel loved to tend her flowers and vegetable plants, and was known [...]

Michael A. Cain, formerly of Sullivan, MO, passed away in his home in Hollister, MO on August 9, 2010 at the age of 61 years.
Michael was born on January 28, 1949 in Sullivan, MO to Melvin Richard Cain and Florence Mabel (Cochran) Cain. He was raised in Sullivan along with his two brothers.
He was very artistic and enjoyed drawing. He loved to hunt and fish and played music with various bands in the area. Michael [...]

Frances Ellen Bott of Sullivan, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the age of 82 years.
Frances was born on January 27, 1928 in Moberly, MO to Lewis Wilson Richards and Zella Edith (Williams) Richards, one of four children. She married John E. Bott on March 29, 1947 in Moberly, MO and to this union five children were born.
Frances was determined to do the best in whatever endeavor she took on and was [...]

Rosie Bell Shivers went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2010 in Sullivan, MO at the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 2 days.
Rosie was born in Indian Creek, Mo on June 13, 1919 to the late Jessie James and Lillie (Owens) Lamkey. Rosie was united in marriage to Archie Shivers on July 26, 1936 and to this union five children were born. Rosie and Archie celebrated 51 years of marriage [...]

Kelly M. Osteen (nee Roche) of Sullivan, MO passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the age of 43 years.
Kelly was born on February 28, 1967 in St. Louis, MO to David P. Roche, Sr. and Rosemary M. (nee Carmi) Roche. Many knew Kelly from her working at the Flying J and for the last three years at ATI.
She enjoyed living in the country; loved four-wheeling and taking care of her animals.
She is survived [...]

Melvin Howard Brake of Owensville, MO, formerly of the Sullivan area, son of the late Walter L. and Mildred F. (Wright) Brake, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at the age of 80 years.
He is survived by two brothers, Phillip Brake, Sr. of Spring Bluff and Everett (Susie) Brake and wife, Martha, of Bourbon.
It was Melvin’s desire to be cremated and buried in the National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO, with no services.
Arrangements were under [...]

Colleen Yeargan passed away peacefully from this life with her daughter, Linda, at her side on June 28, 2010 at the Meramec Nursing Center.
She was born to William J. and Edna (Lynn) Coleman on January 18, 1922 in Colton, CA. After graduating from Colton High School, she began a career with Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. in San Bernardino, CA; starting as an operator and retiring in 1974 as an assistant traffic operating manager.
She was [...]

Daniel Austin Schatz of Sullivan, MO passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the age of 19 years, 9 months and 12 days.
Daniel was born on October 13, 1990 in Washington, MO to David and Chara (Cunieo) Schatz. He was a lifelong resident of the Sullivan area, having been raised in Spring Bluff and attending Spring Bluff School. Daniel later attended and graduated from Sullivan High School in 2009 where he excelled in all [...]