Obituary

Lawrence Emil Pelster , 78, of New Haven, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2015 at St. John's Mercy in Creve Couer

Mr. Pelster was born in New Haven on the family farm on August 25, 1936, the son of the late Milton and  Adella (Deppermann) Pelster.

Lawrence was born, grew up , and lived on the family farm all his life. The farm meant the world to Lawrence as did his church. He was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church Port Husdson and could be seen there every sunday as an usher. Most of all Lawrence was just a very likeable guy .

Charlie Vedder, 76, of New Haven, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his home.

Mr. Vedder was born in New Haven, Missouri on February 9, 1939, the son of the late Adolph and Marie (Borcherding) Vedder.

He was the widower of Janice E. (Scheer) Vedder.  They were married June 27, 1959 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, New Haven.  Janice passed away on December 19, 1995.

He is survived by two daughters, Debi Scott & husband Philip of Austin, Texas and Kim Boland & husband Todd of Villa Ridge, Missouri, a son Kent Vedder of  New Haven, a special friend Ann Borcherding of New Haven, three brothers Eugene Vedder & wife Doris, Donald Vedder & wife Vera and Rodger Vedder & wife Carol all of New Haven, a brother-in-law Ralph Scheer & wife Barb of New Haven, two sisters-in-law LaVerne Kirkpatrick of Florida and Anne Scheer of Covington, Louisiana, by his grandchildren Ryan Vedder, Sam & Ted Boland, Mackenzy & Zachary Vedder and Michael & Robert Scott, by his great grandchildren Mila & Ewan Vedder and Jazmine, Xavier & Teceyah Scott.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and a brother-in-law Rev. Raymond Scheer.

NEW HAVEN, Mo - Norman  J.  Diederich, 81, of New Haven, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Frene Valley Heath Care South, Owensville, Missouri.

Mr. Diederich was born in Berger, Missouri on October 26, 1933, the son of the late Irvin and Evelyn (Willimann) Diederich.  He was baptized at St. John's Evangelical Church, Berger on December 24, 1933, and confirmed at St. Peters Evangelical Church, New Haven on March 30, 1947.

Norman was a graduate of New Haven High School.  He served his country for four years in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged on May 9, 1956. He was retired from the Kellwood Company.

Thomas  Albert  Carey, 89, of Leslie, passed away Saturday, May 30th, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Carey was born in Richwoods, Missouri on October 29, 1925, the son of the late Albert A. and Nellie (Daugherty) Carey.

He served his country during WWII  in the United States Army. He worked as a chemist in the lab at Hawthorn Finishing Co. in New Haven for many years. He also worked at Ardco in Wellsville, MO and Permaneer Manufacturing in Union. He  owned and operated Lyon Feed Store, and he  farmed.

He was the husband of Irma Lydia (Blaue) Carey. They were married May 2nd, 1953 at the Evangelical Church Parsonage in Marthasville, Missouri.

Tom enjoyed farming and woodworking, spending time with his grandchildren and he was a great storyteller.

Wilbert  Chester  Helling, 88, of Sun City West, Arizona, formerly of New Haven, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Rock Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Surprise, Arizona.

Mr. Helling was born in New Haven, Missouri on February 24, 1927, the son of the late Chester and Anna (Danz) Helling.

He was the husband of Sharon (Perdue) Helling.  Sharon survives at the home in Sun City West.

Wilbert is also survived by a daughter Barbara Bolm of Union, a son Danie Helling of Washington, a daughter Deborah Chapman of Sullivan, three step-daughters Debbie Stolte of Chesterfield, Yolanda Heinz & husband Chris of Phoenix, Arizona and Lesa Stensrud & husband Steve of Cave Creek, Arizona and by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.