Stories from Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Many more video calls (Zoom, Microso Teams, Google Hangout) are in your future – for work, friends and family. Whether it is a Monday morning staff meetup or a happy hour get-together with friends, here are some do's and don’ts for conferencing virtually...

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2020. There are 50 days left in the year. Today is Veterans Day. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 11, 1918, fighting in World War I ended as the Allies and Germany signed an armistice in the Forest of Compiegne...

Cape Girardeau observes Veterans Day with a parade and commemorations; events kick off with a parade from Capaha Park heading east on Broadway to the downtown area; following the parade, a re-dedication of the Confederate monument takes place at the Cape Girardeau Common Pleas Courthouse; the 1931 memorial to Confederate soldiers from Southeast Missouri was moved recently to the courthouse grounds; a Veterans Day ceremony follows...

Donald L. Bielawski, 82, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 9, 1938, in St. Louis to the late Lewis and Sophie Pawlowski Bielawski. Donald and Susan Moore were married Aug. 30, 1969. She survives...

Bernice M. Kagle, 97, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at the Lutheran Home. She was born Dec. 13, 1922 in Illmo to Charles Anton and Helen Anna Leible Burger. She and Rudolph Lee Kagle were married Jan. 10, 1942, at Illmo. He preceded her in death April 6, 2008...

Betty Lou Smith Nanna of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully at the age of 88 Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Ratliff Nursing Center. Betty was a strong Christian woman who was very devoted to God and her family. She attended Lynwood Baptist Church. She was the beloved wife of the late Bill Nanna; amazing mother of Deanne (Steve) Bouchard, Nancy (Gary) Robey and Connie (Tony) Koosak; and loving grandmother of Lara Kime, Stacy Robey, Tara Surber and Blake Narsh. ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- It is with profound sorrow that, for now, her family must say goodbye to Janet Kay Pohl, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. On Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at the Hospice House near her home in Williamsburg, Jan peacefully transitioned from this earthly life into the loving arms her Lord Jesus...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Opal Jane Vessells, daughter to the late Floyd Dee and Beulah Beatrice Spain Blue, was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Randles, Missouri, and departed this life Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Chaffee at the age of 84. Opal married Sherman Arvie Vessells on Dec. 20, 1952, at Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death Dec. 23, 2010...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- James "Jim" Chambers was born Jan. 31, 1960, in Paulding, Ohio, and entered into heaven on his son John's birthday Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at the age of 60. He was the son of the late Dewey Chambers and Lydia Wyatt. After the death of his father at a very young age, he and his two sisters were raised by two remarkable women, Grandma Clem, who thought Jim could do no wrong, and Aunt Gladys, who became "Mom."...

Today on Veteran's Day, Manac honors their veterans with a meal and a gift card. There are 16 Manac employees who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Manac values the tremendous contributions these individuals make every day, and we are proud to employ such dedicated individuals...

On Veteran’s Day, November 11, the student body of St. Mary Cathedral School in Cape Girardeau participated in the blessing and dedication of the Veteran’s Memorial recently placed near the school gym doors. Fr. Allan Saunders performed the blessing. ...