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Jonathan R. Kern

Jonathan R. Kern of Bloomsdale died Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Leasburg, Missouri. He was 52 years old.

Visitation for Mr. Kern is Wednesday, September 1, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Basler Funeral Home with a chapel service to follow. Reverend Lawrence Bradt is officiating at the service. Basler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

He was born March 14, 1958, in St. Louis, a son of Raymond E. and Margie (Bodine) Kern and they survive in Bloomsdale.

In addition to his parents he is survived by two sisters, Marcia DeMarco of Bloomsdale and Elizabeth (Mrs. Duane) Luffy of Ste. Genevieve; a sister-in-law, Sandra Kern of Bloomsdale; a special friend, Jemi (Boyd) Cureton of Coffman. He was the beloved papa of Lily Cureton. He also is survived by five nieces and nephews–Wind Fuller, River Warth, Lee Anna, Emily and Abigail Kern.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Kern Jr.

Mr. Kern was a farmer growing organic vegetables on the land owned by his parents. He previously farmed by his grandparents, J.R. “Pete” and Ann Bodine. After earning a degree in horticulture from the University of Missouri, he worked as a technician teaching biological pest control using beneficial insects, to growers in Texas, Guatemala and Mauritius. He loved the outdoors and had great respect for the environment. He was a past member of the Ste. Genevieve County Farmers Market and sold produce in various farmers markets.

Blanch (Helm) Cole-Carver

Blanch (Helm) Cole-Carver of St. Louis died Friday, August 27, 2010 in Barnhart, Missouri. She was 65 years old.

A chapel service was held Tuesday, August 31, 10 a.m. at Balser Funeral Home with Reverend Greg Slinkard officiating. Burial was in Genevieve Baptist Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve. Basler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

She was born February 18, 1945, in Ste. Genevieve, a daughter of Clarence and Viola (Deroin) Helm.

She was married to Fred Carver and he survives in St. Louis.

In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Wanda Sadler of Barnhart; three sons, Walter Cole Jr. of Moberly, Missouri, George Cole of Camdenton, Missouri and Terry Cole and his wife, Jenny, of Hillsboro; three brothers, Clarence Helm of New Offenburg, Vernon “Bo Bo” Helm and his wife, Carol, of Ste. Genevieve and Johnny Helm and his wife, Dianne, of Farmington; and six sisters, Ruby (Mrs. Bud) Cole and Claudia Cole, both of Ste. Genevieve, Gloria “Dee Dee” (Mrs. Jim) Pashia of Pevely, Evelyn Seymour of Farmington, Viola Helm and Sylvia Helm, both of New Offenburg. She also is survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jack and Eddie Helm.

The family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society or to First United Methodist Church of Festus, Crystal City Food Pantry.

Dolores I. (Leonard) Vuilcott

Dolores I. (Leonard) Vuilcott died August 28, 2010 at her home in Ste. Genevieve. She was 81 years old.

There is no visitation. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 2, 4 p.m. at Basler Funeral Home. Basler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

She was born April 28, 1929 in East St. Louis, Illinois, a daughter of Hugh and Ida (Bequette) Leonard.

She was married to Donald D. Vuilcott on November 30, 1952 and he survives in Ste. Genevieve.

In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, David Vuilcott and his wife, Debra, of Fredericktown; three daughters, Donna (Mrs. Tom) Williams of Jackson, Denise Huck of Tyler, Texas and Dana Coombs of St. Peters; and two brothers, Dennis Leonard and his wife, Marlene, of Springfield, Missouri and Bernell Leonard and his wife, Hilda, of St. Louis. She also is survived by nine grandchildren and two great -grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son-in-law, Jeff Huck.

The family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society.