Wyatt Joel Glastetter, 3, of Jackson, Missouri, found Heaven on Thursday, February 26, 2015 after a long courageous battle with neuroblastoma, pediatric sympathetic nervous system cancer.
He was born April 12, 2011 in Cape Girardeau to Ray and Stacy (Slinkard) Glastetter.
Wyatt loved animals, loved to swing and watch cartoons. He enjoyed playing on his blue I-pad and wouldn’t go anywhere without his blue blankie. Wyatt had an infectious smile and spirit. He touched many lives and as his name states, he was a "little warrior of God."
Survivors include his parents, Ray and Stacy Glastetter of Jackson; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Cecilia Glastetter of New Hamburg, Missouri; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ernest and Serrelda Slinkard; uncle, Joel Slinkard.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Funeral service will be Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Father John Harth officiating.
Burial will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be given to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
Beverly had worked at Mid-West Forest Products in cabinet making. She was a member of the Victory Chapel in St. Louis, Missouri.
On April 23, 1954, she married Jesse Lewis in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1999.
Surviving are three sons, James Lewis of Fredericktown, Missouri, Jerry Lewis and David Lewis both of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter, Shirley Lewis of Fredericktown, Missouri; and seven grandchildren. Many other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call on Saturday, February 28, 2015, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Bro. Mikel Burton of Poplar Bluff officiating.
Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery near Bloomfield, Missouri and Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
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Emily is survived by her parents, George Doolin, Sr. and Amanda King of Bloomfield; three daughters, Miranda Faye Doolin of Dudley, Katie Marie Doolin and Alora Janay Doolin both of Bloomfield; two brothers, George Allen Doolin, Jr of Bloomfield, Jaden Allen Marrs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; her maternal grandmother, Sandy Smart of Aquilla and paternal grandmother, Sue Ann Lambirch of Bloomfield. Many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may visit Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Terry Sanders of Bloomfield officiating.
Interment with be in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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Rita L. Bader, daughter of the late Michael Litzler and Mary Dietsch Litzler, was born on October 27, 1921 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on February 22, 2015 at the Malden Nursing Center in Malden, Missouri at the age of 93.
Mrs. Bader was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter. She had worked as a Small Farm Specialist for the University of Missouri Extension Office and retired in 1991. She was a leader of the Star-Banner 4-H Club, she loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sewing, gardening, traveling and she especially loved life.
On February 20, 1946, she was united in marriage to Louis C. Bader in Dexter. Mr. Bader preceded her in death on January 27, 1966.
She is survived by two sons, Louis Bader, Jr. (Laverne) of Scott City, Missouri, Kenny Bader of Boonville, Missouri; by four daughters, Catherine Bockhold (Anthony) of Dexter, Shearon Harris (Randy) of Bernie, Jovita Klott (Vincent) of Hermann, Missouri and Roberta Cecil (Gerald) of Overland Park, Kansas; by one daughter-in law, Linda Bader of Albany, Georgia; by seven grandchildren, Angela Lutmer (Brian), Bonita Bell (Andrew), Steven Bockhold (Kate), Daniel Bockhold (Amanda), Katie Schout (Andrew), Jessica Mackey (Chris) and Jennifer Cecil; and by nine great-grandchildren, Audry Lutmer, Patrick Lutmer, Jacob Lutmer, Abby Lutmer, Joseph Bell, Luke Bockhold, Eve Bockhold, Michael Bockhold and Gemma Bockhold.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael Bader; by three brothers; and by five sisters.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Rosary service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. with Father David Dohogne officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the University of Kentucky, Michael Bader Scholarship, Office for Advancement, 1451 University Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0097. Please note on checks that are made to the University of Kentucky that the donation is for the Michael Bader Scholarship.
Imogene Arnold, daughter of the late Ottie Miles and Adel Taylor Miles was born on April 12, 1916 in Essex, Missouri and departed this life on February 22, 2015 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 98.
Mrs. Arnold was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter. She had worked in the Stoddard County Recorder of Deeds office for a number of years. She will also be remembered as a strong Democrat.
On June 4, 1944 she was united in marriage to William “Bud” Arnold in Bloomfield. Mr. Arnold preceded her in death on May 7, 1985.
She is survived by one daughter and son in law, Kathryn Clark and husband David Vray of St. Louis; by one brother, Roy Miles of Roanoke, Virginia; by one special niece, Robyn Brown and by one special great nephew, Miles Brown.
Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Taylor Miles and Dayton Miles and by one sister, Martha Minton.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral home in Dexter on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.
At 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Dr. Barry Winders will give a few remarks.
A private burial will be conducted at a later date in the Dexter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that all memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church , P. O. Box 156, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
