Stories from Sunday, April 28, 2013

By most accounts, Chicago, Ill., is a cesspool - a poster child for urban decay, violence, corruption and massive financial problems. Social historians can better explain the background of this failed urban trash heap, but the bottom line is that Chicago will serve as an example of what can go wrong when decades of poor decisions come home to roost...

GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. -- Thomas Lee Arnold, former attorney in Benton, Mo., passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, April 19, 2013, in Green Valley. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Charlotte Sue Jaco, 68, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.