The brothers and sisters of Local 6078 would like to congratulate Brother Marvin Williams on his much deserved retirement, and wish him all the luck and happiness for the next chapter of life. We would all like to thank Brother Williams of Desoto Mo, for his 41 years of service. Marvin will enjoy is retirement hunting […]
February 24, 1925 – June 8, 2019 Eugene L. Brock was born in Wyatt, MO on February 24, 1925 a son to James Franklin and Della (nee Porter) Brock. He died at Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto on June 8, 2019 at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife Iris A. […]
Everett Brinley, 82, of De Soto died April 4, 2019, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Brinley was a carman welder for the Union Pacific Railroad for 33 years. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 1/2 years in Germany as a hospital corpsman during the Berlin Crisis. He was a member […]
Richard Steve “Rich” Naliborski, 65, owner of Rich’s Rod & Reel Repair in New Athens, IL, was born on May 26, 1953 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL. Rich had a 30 year career on the railroad ending […]
Visitation: Date: Memorial Gathering, Saturday, November 24, 2018 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Visitation Location: Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto, Missouri Service: Date: Memorial Service, Friday, November 24, 2018 Time: 3:30 pm Service Location: Mahn Funeral Home DeSoto Memorials/Donations DeSoto Little League or DeSoto Chaos Baseball Team Obituary Paul Richard Heister age 73 of DeSoto, […]
On October 1st 2018, Dale “Chip” Houzenga called it a day on his 39 year and 7 month career at Union Pacific. He spent 11 of those years as a union officer, and he will be greatly missed by his coworkers at the Desoto Car Shop, along with the other members of Lodge 6078. When […]
Richard “Dick” Parish March 7, 1943 – July 30, 2018 Richard Oliver “Dick” Parish was born March 7, 1943 in Omaha, NE. He was the son of Robert and Lela (nee McConnell) Parish. He passed on July 30, 2018 at his residence in De Soto, MO at the age of 75 years. He is […]
George Christopher “Chris” Hassen April 01, 1963 – June 03, 2018 Imperial, Missouri George Christopher “Chris” Hassen, strolled into Heaven’s gate Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the age of 55, 2 months, one day, 23 hours and 35 seconds. He was born on April 1, 1963 to George Henry and Judy (Killian) Hassen. He was […]
Edwin Lee Hinchey, 79, of De Soto died April 6, 2018, at Hillcrest Care Center, in De Soto. Mr. Hinchey was a welder for the railroad. He was also a member of New Beginnings Church in Festus. Born July 2, 1938, in Kennett, he was the son of the late Jay and Augusta “Gussie” (Jennings) […]