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Ben Birchfield
Sep 11, 2026
Ben Birchfield Jr. was born in Starkville, Mississippi on December 5th, 1955. He was the first born child of Ben and Sallie Mae Birchfield.
Ben began a journey in education at Garfield Elementary, Normandy Junior High, then went on to receive his high school diploma from Normandy High School. In 1979, Ben received his Bachelor's of Science in Secondary Education at...
Marie Elizabeth Moore
Sep 11, 2026
Marie Elizabeth Moore (nee Twiehaus) began her heavenly journey with our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1928, in Wright City, MO to the late Robert and Mabel Twiehaus. She was the beloved wife of John Moore, cherished mother of Beverly Moore and Charles (Mary) Moore, treasured grandmother of Christopher (Lori) Moore...
Erma Freihoff
Sep 10, 2026
Erma Freihoff (nee Frost), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late William George Freihoff; cherished daughter of the late Adolph and Agnes; devoted mother of Will (the late Judy) Freihoff, Terry (Steve) Dane, Glenda (Jack) Johnson, and Kiefer Dale (Denise) Freihoff; loving grandmother of Michelle, Cline, Kim,...
William "Bill" Richards, Sr.
Sep 10, 2026
William “Bill” Richards, Sr., of Lake St Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the age of 73. Cherished son of the late Frank and Betty Richards; devoted father of William "Bill" (Amanda) Richards II, Sasha Richards and the late Tina (James survives) Cooper; stepfather of Shawn (Kristy) DuVerger, Susan (Jason) Thomas and Scott (Ashley) Morford; loving grandfather...
William Abner Monroe Gaines
Sep 9, 2026
William “Bill” Abner Monroe Gaines, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn Gaines; cherished son of the late Beatrice and Charles W. Gaines; devoted father of Reece Gaines and Melinda Dooley; father-in-law of Susan Gaines; loving grandfather of 3; treasured great-grandfather of 13 and great great-grandfather...
Mary Alice Mannisi
Sep 9, 2026
Mary Alice Mannisi (nee Rohlfing), of O Fallon, MO, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the age of 96. Loving wife of the late Angelo J. Mannisi, beloved daughter of the late Emma and Clarence Rohlfing; dear mother of Deborah (Edward) Getz and Perry Mannisi. She is also survived by her cherished...
Wilma Jo Schnare
Sep 8, 2026
Wilma Jo Schnare (nee Noles), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie C. Schnare; cherished daughter of the late Marillian and Taylor Hermann Noles, Sr.; devoted mother of Nancy Bauer, and Kathy (William Reid) Schnare; loving grandmother of Zoe Bauer, McCaully Bauer, and Benjamen Bauer; dear...
Mary Elaine Craig
Sep 7, 2026
Mary Elaine Craig (nee Mary Elaine Jenkerson), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Robert Leroy Craig; cherished daughter of the late Clyde and Zona Mae Jenkerson; devoted mother of Michael (Charla) Craig and Debbie (Mike) Davis; loving grandmother of Tyler Craig, Ryan Craig, Chelsea (Brandon) Carter,...
James "Jim" E. Templeton
Sep 7, 2026
Templeton, James E., of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 69 following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Beloved brother to Alan (Bonnie) Templeton and sister-in-law Rose Templeton; uncle to seven nieces and nephews, dear cousin to the extended Templeton-McCormick family; and a great friend to many.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John...
Darline R. Buchanan
Sep 7, 2026
Darline Renee Buchanan, 57, of St. Peters, MO passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2026. Born on July 15th, 1969, in St. Charles, MO.
Darline accepted Christ at an early age and devoted her life to loving and serving the Lord. Her faith was an important part of who she was, and she never missed an opportunity to talk about her...
James "Jim" E. Peppers, Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
James “Jim” E. Peppers, Sr., of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Cheryl Peppers; cherished son of the late LaVerne (Marshall) Wright and Paul Eugene (Amy) Peppers; devoted father of James Edward (Ashley) Peppers, Jr., and David Michael (Barbara) Peppers; loving grandfather of Truman Peppers, Henry Peppers, August Peppers,...
Janet Kay Peeler
Sep 6, 2026
Janet Kay Peeler (nee Hopkins), of Foristell, MO, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at the age of 62.
Janet will be remembered with love for the joy she found in the people and places that meant the most to her. She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Time shared with them brought her great happiness...
Larry Joseph Klosterhoff
Sep 4, 2026
Larry Joseph Klosterhoff, of O Fallon, MO, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026 at the age of 77. Cherished son of the late George and Mary L. "Rita" Klosterhoff; devoted father of TJ (Abby) Klosterhoff; loving grandfather of Brooklyn and Luke Klosterhoff; dear brother of Karen (Tony) Lewandowski, Steve Klosterhoff, Nancy Snow, Mike (Stephanie) Klosterhoff, the late Jim (Patsy) Klosterhoff...
Alberta Margaret Rauzi
Sep 4, 2026
Alberta went home to be with Jesus on September 4th, 2026 at the age of 96. She was born on March 21, 1930 to Mamie & August Schroeder in St. Louis, MO. She had a twin brother, Albert, and 3 other brothers, Lester, Ernest, and Carl. She met and married Tom Rauzi while working at Emerson. She had one daughter....
Karen A. Willmann
Sep 3, 2026
Karen Ann Willmann (Shanahan) of Dardenne Prairie, MO, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born in St. Louis, MO, on January 1, 1957 at the stroke of midnight. The city celebrated her as the first baby of the year and portrayed her photo in newspapers, despite her growing up never wanting to be the...
Jane F. Romano
Sep 3, 2026
Jane Frances Romano, age 70, of St. Charles Missouri, passed peacefully, of recently diagnosed cancer, on September 3, 2026, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was a brave fighting warrior exhibiting grace and dignity until the end.
Jane was born on May 30, 1956, in St. Louis to Wilbert and Julia Drury. She grew up in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO...
Betty Hamilton
Sep 3, 2026
Betty Lou (Freeman) Hamilton of St Charles, MO, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, Robert (Bob) Hamilton. Cherished daughter of Charles and Cora Freeman of Carbondale, IL. Loving mother to Deborah (the late Karl) Weeke, Diane (Matt) Donovan, the late Annette Hamilton,...
Sandra Lee Goldsborough
Sep 2, 2026
Sandra Lee Goldsborough (nee Hoelting), of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 71.
Sandy is survived by her beloved husband, Benjamin Goldsborough; her sons, Adam (Michelle) Goldsborough and Ryan (Sara) Goldsborough; her cherished grandchildren, Owen, Ellie, Clarke, and Josie; her siblings, Roger Hoelting, Nancy Rusbacky, Dennis Hoelting, and Kris Baker; as well as other...
Spring Allison Walker
Sep 2, 2026
Spring Allison Walker, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Paul Ray Tischner; cherished daughter of the late John and Vista Walker; devoted mother of Derek (Tiffany) Yeager, Angela (John) Randazzo and Nicholas Caton; stepmother of Jennifer (Kevin), Charlie, Roger (Nadine), the late Monica (Lance survives) and the late...
Diane Sue Karpel
Sep 2, 2026
Diane Sue Karpel (nee Taaffe) passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 83.
Diane married Tom Karpel on September 21, 1963. During nearly 63 years of marriage, they built a life together centered around their family.
She was the loving mother of Kathy (Bob) Coots, Jim (Monica) Karpel, and Dan (Amber) Karpel.
Diane was a cherished grandmother to Nick (Kelcey)...
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