All Obituaries

Margaret R. Wilson, 93 , of Washington, passed away on January 17, 2022. Margaret, daughter of the late James Watkins and Eliza nee Gish, was born on July 1, 1928 in Henderson, KY. She received her education from Barret Manual Training High School. On May 24, 1947, she was united in marriage to Floyd Wilson in Henderson, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd Wilson and siblings, Richard Watkins and wife Florence, James Watkins and wife Thelma, Charles Watkins, Louis...

Mary E. Grissom, 79 , of New Haven, passed away on January 14, 2022. Mrs. Grissom, daughter of the late Edgar Kile and Lillian Bizelli, was born on October 1,1942 in St. Louis.  On January 23, 1960, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Grissom Sr. at St. Leo Church in St. Louis. Mrs. Grissom was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Grissom Sr.; son-in-law, Mark Dilliard and brother, James Kile. Among her survivors are four children, Kenneth Grissom Jr., Carolyn...

William E. Connor, 89, of Washington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 12, 2022. William, son of the late Clarence Connor and Marie nee Gildehaus, was born November 9, 1932 in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia School. He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Navy from 1950 to 1953. Bill was united in marriage to Bernice Aholt on May 5, 1956 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. They spent 65 wonderful...

Constance J. Brinker, 73 , of Washington, passed away on January 12, 2022. Connie, daughter of the late Michael Martin and Almira nee Peters, was born on July 8, 1948 in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School. On June 5, 1970, she was united in marriage to Herbert Brinker at St. Francis Borgia Church. Mrs. Brinker was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sisters-in-law. Among her survivors are her husband, Herb Brinker of Washington; four...

   Tuesday, January 11th Virginia Sullentrup, devoted wife and loving mother of 3 children passed away at the age of 79.     Virginia was born on July 08, 1942 to Martin and Mabel Bauer in the town of Greensburg, Kansas.  Oldest of 5 children, she was the boss and the brains behind a very efficient unit of troublemaking and mud pie baking in the early years, sometimes with garnishes as extravagant as alfalfa seed.  Virginia was an early reader and read to...

Leo Francis Kandlbinder was a loving father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend. He left this world bravely and peacefully on Monday, January 10th, 2022 at the age of 79. Leo was born to Herbert and Loraine Kandlbinder on April 3rd, 1942 in Washington Missouri. He was drafted into the Army and served honorably as an infantry soldier in the Vietnam War. Upon returning, he married Marilyn Mills and they had three children; Michelle Cohee, Maryann Akouch, and Lee Kandlbinder. Leo had a...

Lucille F. Hillermann, 91 , of Washington, passed away on January 9, 2022. Mrs. Hillermann, daughter of the late John J. McDonald and Margaret Schulte, was born on July 23, 1930 in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia Grade School. On November 5, 1952, she was united in marriage to Leonard Hillermann at St. Francis Borgia Church. Mrs. Hillermann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard Hillermann and five siblings, Clarence McDonald, Catherine Jett,...

Kenneth F. Schmitt, 93 , of Washington, passed away on January 4, 2022. Mr. Schmitt, son of the late Emil Schmitt and Anna nee Marquart, was born on June 8, 1928 in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia Grade School. On April 5, 1951, he was united in marriage to Marceline Uhrmann at the St. Francis Borgia Church. Ken served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army from December 2, 1950 – December 1, 1952. Ken was a local business owner. In...

Margaret L. Rothschild , 75 , of Washington, passed away on January 3, 2022. Mrs. Rothschild, daughter of the late Louis Schroeder and Alice nee Brehe, was born on November 18, 1946 in Washington. She received her education from Washington High School. In July of 1974, she was united in marriage to Charles Rothschild Sr. Marge was the former owner of Rothschild’s Family Restaurant in Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Rothschild Sr.; brother,...

Patrick C. Ferkel, 57 , of Washington, passed away on December 26, 2021. Patrick, son of the late Jack Ferkel and Mardell nee Rombach, was born on March 20, 1964 in Washington. He received his education from Washington High School, Ranken Technical College and L’Ecole Culinaire.  Patrick was employed by the Tilted Skillet in Washington. He was preceded in death  by his parents and his cousin, Sandy Straatmann. Among his survivors are his son, Lucas Harrison and his mother...