John E Crites's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

John E Crites

December 28, 1926 - January 2, 2026 (99 years old)

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

John E Crites's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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McCombs Funeral Home, Inc.

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John E Crites

December 28, 1926 - January 2, 2026 (99 years old)

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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John E Crites Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 2, 2026, at the age of 99, John E Crites of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Enos and Mamie Brown Crites; his siblings, Herman, Homer, Herbert, Verneda, Ocie and Ollie Crites; his daughters, Cathy Crites and Jane Foeste; and his wife Velma.

He is survived by: his friend Velma Geraldine Peek; his fathers-in-law, John and Westview Lodge; his half-brothers, Sam Crites of St. Louis and Henry Crites (Marie) of Virginia; his nieces, Kandy Peek of Cape Girardeau and Janis Koch of Jackson; his son-in-law Mike Foeste (late Jane) of Tennessee; his grandsons, Chris Foeste (Lauren), Rob Foeste of Cape Girardeau and David Crites (Evie) of St. Louis; and his great grandchildren, Chase, Ryan Foeste, Cadie and Xoie Crites.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCombs Funeral Home, Inc.



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Jan 13

Visitation

McCombs Funeral Home - Cape Girardeau
1425 Kurre Ln, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Tue

Jan 13

Funeral service

McCombs Funeral Home - Cape Girardeau
1425 Kurre Ln, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Tue

Jan 13

Graveside service

Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield
17357 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825

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