Obituaries

Rocky Sonius

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Mr. Rocky Sonius, age 63 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Sunday, January 3, 2016, at S.S.M. Health St. Mary's Hospital. Rocky was born June 21, 1952, in Jerome, Idaho, the son of Donald E. and Lola L. Green Sonius. He was married on May 13, 1972, in Jefferson City, Mo. to Pamela K. Ott. Rocky graduated from Jerome High School, Jerome, Idaho. He served in the United States Army from August of 1970 to August of 1978. A resident of the Jefferson City area for the past 35 years, Rocky was employed as a Sales Representative with Naught-Naught Insurance Agency. Rocky enjoyed playing golf, boating, barbequing, but most importantly, he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Pam Sonius; two daughters, Kaylyn Sonius and her husband Matthew Burnett of Jefferson City, Mo. and Rochelle Crisp of Jefferson City, Mo.; three sisters, Linda Deboard and her husband Roger of Twin Falls, Idaho, Jolyn Bearden and her husband Ray of Meridian, Idaho, and Karen Sonius of Grand Rapids, Michigan; one brother, Ed Sonius of Chino Hills, California; four grandchildren, Kyla Sonius, Callie Crisp, Mattilyn Burnett, and Kori Crisp. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of Rocky's life will be held at the Das Stein Haus, 1436 Southridge Dr., Jefferson City, Mo. from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2016. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Published January 6, 2016