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02/23/2026

02/20/2026

Finding the right funeral home is an important step when planning ahead for funeral wishes. This article shares 10 characteristics you should look for when deciding which funeral home to partner with for your funeral planning needs.

Interested in end-of-life planning? Take a look at these 10 characteristics to look for when choosing a funeral home to meet your needs.

02/18/2026

Michael Lee Ackman, 75, of Patton, Missouri, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 15, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Troy and Nova Felton Ackman. He and Sherry Hulvey were married on May 30, 1971, and she preceded him on Aug.…

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02/16/2026

Happy Presidents' Day! Did you know that when Presidents' Day was first observed in 1879, it only applied to the District of Columbia? It wasn't until 1885 that it became a national holiday.

02/14/2026

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let's remember that love isn't limited. Share the spirit of Valentine's Day with your children, your spouse, your friends, and your family.

02/13/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a spouse this Valentine's Day? If you are, please find comfort in this article that validates the strong emotions you're feeling and offers support on the grief journey ahead.

Losing your soulmate is heartbreaking and lifechanging. As a grieving spouse, read these 10 mourning rights and grieve the way you need to.

02/12/2026

Dean Addison Surface, 75, of Grassy, Missouri died Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home.

He was born August 7, 1950 in Jackson, MO to the late Walter Lee and Mildred "Billie" Webb Surface.

Dean graduated from Jackson High School in 1968. He was very active in sports lettering in both...

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02/11/2026

Herman Eugene Brown, 94, of Jackson, Missouri, died Monday, February 9, 2026, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born January 25, 1932, in Morehouse, MO to Herbert and Zora (Getters) Brown. He and Doris V. Milford were married on August 22, 1951; she survives.

Herman…

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02/11/2026

Rebecca A. Steele, 78, of Marquand, Missouri, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 28, 1947, on the Outer Banks, NC, to the late Jasper and Rebecca Ballance Willis.

She and Raymond Wesley Steele were married on May 25, 1995, until his death in 2014.

Rebecca,...

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02/06/2026

Margie Lou Kinder, 95, of Marble Hill, Missouri, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home.

She was born on November 10, 1930, near Marquand, Missouri to Tom and Helen Rhodes Hawn.

She and Ercle Eugene Kinder were married on June 27, 1948, at the home of John Long in Patton, MO.

Margie...

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02/06/2026

After losing a loved one, acts of remembrance are essential to the healing process. One way you can honor and remember a lost loved one is by celebrating their birthday every year. But what does that look like? Read this article to learn more!

Acts of remembrance are essential to the healing process. Read this article for 10 ways to celebrate a lost loved one on their birthday.