Jess Isgrig, 86, of DeSoto [Jefferson County, MO], passed away June 30, 2001, at Delmar Gardens. He was born Feb. 28, 1915, at Cadet. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Adeline Isgrig, in infancy; four sisters: Hazel, Lola, Florence and Irene; three brothers: Chester, Ed and Jim Isgrig. He was retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad and also enjoyed working with horses. He is survived by his wife, Zelma Isgrig of DeSoto; children: Marvin Isgrig of Bonne Terre; Margie, Mrs. John Elders and Laverne, Mrs. Bob Hearst, both from DeSoto; Bill Isgrig of Springfield, MO and Janet, Mrs. Joe Wann of DeSoto; two sisters, Norma, Mrs. Paul Clark of Florissant and Rebecca, Mrs. Edwin Smith of Farmington; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday at 5 p.m. at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home, Bonne Terre [St. Francois County, MO]. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel, Bonne Terre with Pastor Bob Thebeau officiating. Burial in Germania Cemetery [near Bonne Terre, MO]. Memorials: Hospice. [The DailyJournal, July 2, 2001]