Ford & Young Funeral Home

03/18/2026

Our beloved mother, Virginia Anna Mae (formerly Baer) Moonier, 96, was called home at 10:37 am on Friday, March 6, 2026, at San Gabriel Memory Care, Godfrey, IL.

She was born on July 8, 1929, in Perryville, MO, to Herman and Anna (Berkbigler) Baer.

She married Alvin Joseph Moonier on April 22,…

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03/17/2026

Mark W. Brown, 66, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his residence.

He was born February 26, 1960 in Perryville, MO to Robert L. and Velma J. (Elder) Brown.

Mark grew up in St. Mary, MO working on the family farm at an early age. He then went on to work as a foreman…

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03/17/2026

The color green has long been associated with Ireland, so it makes perfect sense that we should wear green to honor St. Patrick's Day. Do you wear anything special to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

03/16/2026

Stanley Vincent Ryba, 86, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital Carbondale.

He was born December 26, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Stanley Joseph Ryba and Helen (Yudis) Ryba.

Stanley loved his country and served in the United States Army Reserves during the…

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03/16/2026

03/13/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens during an arrangement conference for a funeral? This article shares a few tips on what to expect and how you can prepare ahead of time.

Do you know what to expect at a funeral arrangement conference? Read over these tips so you can prepare for the conversation ahead of time.

03/12/2026

Shirley Ann Mattingly, 85, of St. Mary, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born March 11, 1941 in Belgique, MO, to Elmer J. and Lorene (Streiler) Evans.
Shirley and Delano W. Mattingly were married on June 7, 1958. Delano preceded…

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03/11/2026

Waldemar George Bergdolt, 91, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born June 16, 1934 in Frankenmuth, MI to George and Emma (Kuhl) Bergdolt.

He was baptized on June 24, 1934 and confirmed on March 21, 1948 at St. Lorenz…

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03/11/2026

Today, as we honor our funeral care colleagues around the country on National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day, we want to say "thank you" for stepping into difficult situations, for offering kindness and compassion, and for going the extra mile for families in grief. Today is about you and making sure you know just how valuable you are to the community!

03/10/2026

Thomas Joseph Lappe, 84, of Perryville, Missouri died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his residence.

He was born February 20, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Sylvester and Irma (Seyer) Lappe.

Tom and Sharon Welter were married May 4, 1963 in Kelso, MO. She survives him in Perryville.

He was a truck…

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03/10/2026

Karen Faye Lukefahr , 72, of Altenburg, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Villas of Jackson.

She was born July 8, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Edgar O. and Nelda R. (Perr) Palisch.

Karen retired as the office manager at the Perry County Soil and Water District after 46 years. She…

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03/09/2026

Margie J. Mattingly, 92, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center.

She was born August 6, 1933 in Perryville, MO to Clyde and Elva (Moore) Brewer.

Margie and Bertrand V. Mattingly were married on April 26, 1952. He preceded her in death on December…

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