Funeral Homes in Festus, MO

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: (kevin p. engler), and (matt stites).

Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 11,602 at the 2010 census. Festus and its neighbor Crystal City are often collectively known as the "Twin Cities"; however, they are incorporated separately.

Festus Obituaries

It was noted by The Desert Sun on January 21st, 2021 that Jim Brockman died in Rancho Mirage, California.  Brockman was 78 years old and was born in Festus, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jim's life.

It was noted by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on December 23rd, 2020 that Ruth E M Eggert perished in Wisconsin.  Eggert was 92 years old and was born in Festus, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ruth E M's life.

It was revealed by The Daily Herald on May 21st, 2020 that Patricia Ann "Pat" Beaudoin (Wynn) died in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.  Ms. Beaudoin was 71 years old and was born in Festus, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Patricia Ann "Pat"'s life.

It was noted on July 31st, 2018 that William J Dr Thomure passed away in Columbus, Ohio.  Thomure was 90 years old and was born in Festus, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William J Dr's life.

It was disclosed on June 10th, 2018 that Pansy Marie Morris (Hendren) died in Festus, Missouri.  Ms. Morris was 94 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Pansy Marie's life.

It was reported by Bell Banner on May 30th, 2018 that Dolores Josephine Land (Zangaro) passed on in Festus, Missouri.  Ms. Land was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Dolores Josephine's life.

It was reported by Current Local on July 6th, 2017 that Ronald Darrel Simpson passed away in Festus, Missouri.  Simpson was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ronald Darrel's life.

It was revealed on March 8th, 2017 that Mary Jane Voyles (Yeazle) died in Festus, Missouri.  Ms. Voyles was 67 years old and was born in Lincoln, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Jane's life.

It was reported by Klamath Falls Herald and News on February 19th, 2017 that Mary Lou Braund (Jenni) died in Oregon.  Ms. Braund was 82 years old and was born in Festus, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary Lou's life.

It was noted on November 3rd, 2016 that Bernadine A "Bernie" Stellhorn (Althoff) passed on in Festus, Missouri.  Ms. Stellhorn was 82 years old and was born in Red Bud, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bernadine A "Bernie"'s life.

History

The current government structure consisting of a mayor, a city council and a city administrator, was adopted in 1976. The City Council is the legislative branch and meetings of the Council are presided over by the Mayor. Initially established around 1878 by W. Festus is located at (38.219490, -90.400936) .

The first settler in the area was Charley Conners, who built a log cabin in 1803. Adams as Limitville, it was nicknamed "Tanglefoot" because several of its first businesses were saloons.