The Sullivan Independent News

Linda Sue Girardeau of Sullivan, MO, formerly of DeSoto, MO, passed away at the John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, on February 22, 2010 at the age of 61 years.
Linda was born on December 15, 1948 in Independence, MO to Lonnie and Mabel (nee Wright) Marshall. She was united in marriage to Karl Edward Girardier who preceded her in death. She was employed as a nurse’s aide.
Linda is survived by her five daughters, [...]

Agnes M. Chapman of Bourbon, MO passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Sycamore Springs Rehabilitation Center in Liberty, IN at the age of 105 years, 5 months and 6 days.
Mrs. Chapman was born in the Delhi area near Cuba, MO on October 12, 1904 to George and Margaret (Chapman) Stevens. As a youngster, she was an exceptional student. During the eighth grade year, her teacher recognized her potential and began prepping her for [...]

Robert J. Baker, Sr. of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Sullivan, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the age of 85 years.
Robert was born on July 16, 1924 in Muskegon, MI to the late Rufus and Elsa Baker. He honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. On July 15, 1944, Robert was united in marriage to Evialena Bottoms-Vest and three children were born to their union.
Mr. Baker was employed for [...]

Edna Alice Caldwell, 81, of Owensville, MO died on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Edna was born in Leslie, MO on March 23, 1928, daughter of the late Addie F. (Crews) and Julius Oscar Fortner. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan.
She is survived by two daughters, Krista Hardecke and husband, Ron, of Owensville and Karen Schmidt of Indianapolis, IN; two sisters, Nellie Nelson of [...]

Reverend Bennie Jerome Wilsey of Sullivan, MO passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010 at the age of 74 years.
Bennie was born on June 28, 1935 in Rutledge, MO to Henry P. and Nola Merle (nee Fry) Wilsey, one of three boys. He graduated from Memphis, MO High School and went on to get a teaching degree from what was then Kirksville State Teachers College, now known as Truman State University. He married the love [...]

Frieda Olive (Dollar) Keeney of Sullivan, MO passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the age of 97 years.
Frieda was born on August 3, 1912 in Bourbon, MO to Ehud and Ollie Lea (Pennock) Dollar, one of two daughters. She married Jennings “Jake” Keeney in 1931 in Steelville, MO.
Frieda was a 37-year member of Temple Baptist Church. Her main love was for the Lord and His church. She taught children for many years, both [...]

Edna Rachel Brown of St. Clair, MO passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010 at the age of 80 years.
Edna was born on September 29, 1929 in Richwoods, MO to Robert Lee and Maggie Blanche (nee Ridenour) Johnson. She went to work for Brown Shoe Factory on November 11, 1974 and retired from there.
Edna was a quiet person and loved quilting and her family. She was a member of St. Clair Southern Baptist Church.
She is [...]

John Henry Martin was born on November 23, 1926 in St. Louis, MO, son of the late John K. Martin and his wife, Marie, nee Figgemeier. He passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010 in Washington at the age of 83 years.
John received his education in St. Louis. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II from July 12, 1945 until February 16, 1947. John was united in marriage to [...]

Clinton Ray Wildeisen of Sullivan, MO passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the age of 47 years.
Clint was a 1980 Sullivan High School graduate, a lifelong resident of Sullivan, and a heavy equipment operator for King Contracting.
He was known as the “gentle giant” and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved his hunting and fishing, and enjoyed motorcycles. He was also a collector of Jack Daniels memorabilia.
Clint is survived by [...]

Malcolm Charles McEwen of Sullivan, MO departed this life on January 26, 2010 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, having reached the age of 84 years and 23 days.
He was born on January 3, 1926 in St. Louis, MO, a son to the late Charles McEwen and Genivie (Hinch) McEwen.
Malcolm served in the United States Army from 1944-1946. Some of the medals he received were the World War II Victory Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Medal with [...]