The State Historical Society of Missouri has a new secure link on its Web page where patrons who wish to receive assistance in finding an obituary can make a request and pay with a credit card. The secure link is only for requesting copies of obituaries found in newspapers from Missouri held in the Society’s newspaper collection.
To make a request, go to “Research Requests” and then “Obituaries.” The full name of the deceased, the exact date of death, and the residence at the time of death is required. The cost per request is $5.00 for Society members and $10.00 for nonmembers. The fee includes one photocopy of researched material and mailing costs.