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 written by The Desert Sun on January 21st, 2021 that Jim Brockman passed away 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 written by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on December 23rd, 2020 that Ruth E M Eggert passed away in Wisconsin.  Eggert was 92 years old and was born in Festus, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ruth E M's life.

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

It was revealed on July 31st, 2018 that William J Dr Thomure perished in Columbus, Ohio.  Thomure was 90 years old and was born in Festus, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William J Dr's life.

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

It was revealed 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 share your condolences and honor Dolores Josephine's life.

It was noted by Current Local on July 6th, 2017 that Ronald Darrel Simpson died in Festus, Missouri.  Simpson was 77 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ronald Darrel's life.

It was disclosed on March 8th, 2017 that Mary Jane Voyles (Yeazle) perished 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 revealed on November 3rd, 2016 that Bernadine A "Bernie" Stellhorn (Althoff) perished in Festus, Missouri.  Ms. Stellhorn was 82 years old and was born in Red Bud, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Bernadine A "Bernie"'s life.

History

Festus is located at (38.219490, -90.400936) .

The first settler in the area was Charley Conners, who built a log cabin in 1803. As incorporation was discussed, a more dignified name was sought. The current government structure consisting of a mayor, a city council and a city administrator, was adopted in 1976. Town legend claims the name was chosen by a church ceremony where a Bible was opened blindly and the first proper name encountered was that of Porcius Festus, the governor of Judea around 60 AD (Acts 24:27). The City Council is the legislative branch and meetings of the Council are presided over by the Mayor.