Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

04/28/2026

We are honored to serve the family of
George D. Mahler.

04/22/2026

Jesse L. Williams *Updated Service*

Graveside Service will be held
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM
at Midlawn Memorial Gardens
7280 Hwy 47, Union, MO 63084

04/22/2026

Kimberly "Kim" Pursley

Visitation and Service will be held at
Midlawn Funeral Home
7280 Hwy 47, Union, MO 63084

Visitation:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Visitation:
Friday, April 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Service:
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Burial at United Methodist Cemetery in St. Clair will follow after the Service.

Kimberly Sue Pursley, 60, of St. Clair, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born to Tim Williams and wife Charlotte Panhorst, in Washington, on December 13, 1965. Kim as she was known to family and friends, is survived by her son, Cody Lewis of St. Clair husband,

04/18/2026

We’re proud to welcome Jennifer Oliver to the Midlawn team.

With many years of experience and a heart for serving families, she brings a level of care and compassion that truly makes a difference. Many in our community already know her, and we’re honored to now have her here with us.

What matters most to her is taking the time to truly listen, guide, and be present for every family she serves.

At Midlawn, we believe in doing things the right way, with care, time, and personal attention, and Jennifer shares that same commitment.
Please join us in welcoming her to the team.

04/17/2026

Gerald R. Schmelz

Visitation, Service, and Burial will be held on
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at
Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
7280 Hwy 47, Union, MO 63084

Visitation from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Service starts at 3:00pm.
Burial will follow after Service.

Gerald R. Schmelz, 81, of Union, Missouri, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1945, to the union of Robert and Ruth Williams Schmelz. Jerry was employed at Ford Motor Company and retired there after many years of employment. He was a caregiver to his

04/16/2026

Reverend Michael Garn

Visitation and Service will be held at
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1352 Parkway Dr, St. Clair, MO 63077

Visitation:
Monday, April 20, 2026, from 4:00 - 8:00PM

Service:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00AM

Burial will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery following the Service.

Rev. Michael John Garn, of High Ridge, MO passed away suddenly on April 14, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on November 6, 1960, to Ivan and Phyllis Keesecker Garn in Oregon, Ohio. While attending Midwestern Baptist College, he married Miss Kelly Jean Shaw on June 18,1988,

04/16/2026

We are honored to serve the family of
Helen Marshall.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Helen Marie Marshall, 88, of Owensville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on June 9, 1937, in Eugene, Missouri, to Leo and Lucille Wright Hager. She was raised on the family farm alongside her four siblings, where she developed the

04/15/2026

We are honored to serve the family of
Nancie Gildehaus.

Nancie Jean Gildehaus, of St. Clair, passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born in St. Louis on October 17, 1953, to Bill and Rose Dulworth ne Creely. Nancie earned her associates degree and worked as a computer analyst, but her favorite role was

04/15/2026

We are honored to serve the family of
John L. Erfurdt Jr.

Celebration of Life will be held
Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM
at Hope Masonic Lodge #251
109 Lafayette Street, Washington, MO 63090

Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date
at Wildey Odd Fellows Cemetery in Washington, MO

John L. Erfurdt Jr., of Washington, passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on June 19, 1942, in Washington, MO to John and Lydia Koepke Erfurdt Sr. John and Linda Gist were united in marriage on January 14,1967. From this union 3 children

04/14/2026

We are honored to serve the family of Jesse Williams.

Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

Jesse Lee Williams, of Afton, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born in Washington, on October 24, 1978, son of Lloyd Williams and Lea Ann Eads Williams. He attended Union High School and joined the United States Air Force shortly after graduating.

04/14/2026

We are honored to serve the family of Corey Clark.

Celebration of Life will be held
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
at Tri-County Senior Center from 5:00-7:00PM
800 West Union Street, Pacific, MO 63069

04/13/2026

We are honored to serve the family of Fred "Dan" White.

Celebration of Life will be held at the family's residence Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:00PM.

Fred Daniel Dan White of St. Clair passed away April 4, 2026, at the age of 52. He was born in Tewksbury, Massachusetts on January 16, 1974, to Nelson and Joan White. Dan spent most of his summers taking his boat on the Meramec River with his family, friends and