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James Edward Bruegenhemke
Mar 20, 2026
James Edward “Jim” Bruegenhemke, a man of deep faith, unwavering love, and soft-spoken mighty strength, passed surrounded by the love of his family, on March 20, 2026, at the age of 94. For nearly a century, Jim has led a simple life filledwith examples, leaving behind a legacy of impactful life lessons and memories that will forever be with us....
Paul S. Beerman
Mar 20, 2026
Paul "Steve" Beerman April 13, 1958 - March 20, 2026
Steve Beerman, of St. Charles, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Kathy Beerman; cherished son of the late Paul and Virginia Beerman; devoted father of Vicki (Chris) Jones and Kim (Virgil) Kersting; proud grandfather of Addison Kersting, Jackson Jones, and...
Mary Katherine Frecks
Mar 20, 2026
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Frecks (nee Hayes), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Beverly Frecks; cherished daughter of the late Mary Alice and Kenneth Hayes; devoted mother of Jon (Christina) Frecks, Mike (Kylie) Frecks, and Kristen (Bob) Miller; loving grandmother of Andrew, Zachary, Addison, Colin, Ethan, Corinne, and Lillian;...
Barbara Jane Prideaux
Mar 18, 2026
Barbara Jane Prideaux (nee Baumgardner), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Francis William Prideaux; cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Dolores Baumgardner; devoted mother of John (Ina) Prideaux, Denise (Hans) van Oosterwijk, and Julie (John) Anderson; loving grandmother of Sean (Mary) and Jessica Prideaux, Danata (Alexei)...
Gail Ann Osborne
Mar 18, 2026
Gail Ann Osborne (nee Miller), of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the age of 86. Beloved daughter of the late Travis and Anne Miller; devoted mother of Laurie Ann Osborne, Robert (Paula) Osborne, James “Jim” Patrick Osborne, and Dennis Michael Osborne; cherished grandmother of Jessica Soucy, Joshua Osborne, Benjamin Osborne, Tyler Osborne, Logan Osborne, Abigail...
Jim E. Clawson
Mar 18, 2026
Jim E. Clawson, of Wentzville, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Donna Clawson; cherished son of the late Charles and Diane Clawson; devoted father of Danielle Taylor and Courtney (Tad) Jilek; loving grandfather of Brandon Ray, Jr., Drake Ray, and Levi Jilek; dear brother of Michael (Jeannine) Austin and Joey Clawson....
Linda Sue Hackworth
Mar 17, 2026
Linda Sue Hackworth (nee Edwards), of Chesterfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Lester Hackworth; cherished daughter of the late William and Pearl E. Edwards; devoted mother of Teresa (Steve) Green; loving grandmother of Claire, Jack, and Julianne; dear sister of Mike, and Karole.
Linda was an avid walker and...
Richard Thomas Gebken
Mar 17, 2026
Richard Thomas “Tom” Gebken, of Florissant, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Bobbie “Sue” Ford – Gebken; cherished son of the late Clarence and Helen Gebken; devoted father of Thomas Michael (Victoria L) Gebken, the late Geri Lynn Gebken, and the late William Scott Gebken; loving grandfather of Christopher Scott (Calli)...
Merley "Jo" Coward
Mar 17, 2026
Merley "Jo" Coward (nee Bradsher), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Freddy Coward; cherished daughter of the late Arvin and Cleopha Bradsher; devoted mother of Greg (Carolyn Jo) Coward, Tim (Debora) Coward, and Scot (Sharon) Coward; loving grandmother of Adam, Ben, Ally, Caylea, Connor, Meagan, and Dawn;...
Maxine McKinney
Mar 16, 2026
Maxine McKinney (nee Long), of Troy, MO, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at the age of 74. Loving wife of Ronald Clifton McKinney; beloved daughter of the late Father, Hubert G, and Willie Mae Long; devoted mother of Kevin (Michelle) West, Kelli West, Juanita (Bruce) Swanson, Shannon (Angie) McKinney, Ronald McKinney II, Kevin McKinney, and Brandy McKinney; cherished grandmother...
Edith Pantoja
Mar 15, 2026
Edith Pantoja, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the age of 78. Loving wife of the late Elier Pantoja; beloved daughter of the late Jose Perea and Adelaida DePerea; devoted mother of Larry (Michelle) Pantoja and Christine Pantoja; dear sister of Julio Ponee Albornoz, Felicita Perea, and Jose Antonio Perea Albornoz; cherished grandmother of Shalyn, Sanaa,...
Lewis S. Tidd Jr.
Mar 15, 2026
Lewis Samuel Tidd Jr., of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Dolores P. Tidd; cherished son of the late Lewis, Sr. and Mamie Lou Tidd; devoted father of Debora (Tim) Coward and Cynthia (Jim) Anderson; loving grandfather of Adam (Rita Singer) Coward, Ben (Julia Sanders) Coward, Allyssa...
Donald E. Gray
Mar 15, 2026
Donald Edward Gray, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Yvonne Gray; cherished son of the late George Gray and Elsie Williams; devoted father of Richard Gray and Julia (David) Smith; loving grandfather of Madelyn and Reagan Smith; dear brother of Patricia Sparks, Lolly (Don) Burrows, Kathy Nyman and...
Robert W. Caldwell
Mar 14, 2026
Robert Walker Caldwell, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1945, to Harvey Caldwell of Fulton, KY and Louise Caldwell of Union City, TN. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha, and his sister, Ruth Wright. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Adkins,...
Ruby "Arlene" Brown
Mar 14, 2026
Ruby Arlene (Scrivner) Brown, 88, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1937, in Russellville, Missouri (Cole County) to Foster Scrivner and Ethel (Matheis) Scrivner.
Arlene was the oldest of four children and often served as the peacekeeper within the family, a role she carried out with quiet strength and kindness. She was preceded in...
Cora A. “Sue” Myers
Mar 14, 2026
Cora A. “Sue” Myers, born February 29, 1940, passed away peacefully surrounded by love, family and her “grand cats”. A rare leap‑year baby with an even rarer spirit, Cora filled every room with warmth, sharp wit, and a humor that could lift even the heaviest day. Her laughter was unmistakable—quick, clever, and often delivered with the perfect one‑liner only she...
Frances P. Dodd
Mar 13, 2026
Frances Pauline Dodd passed away on March 13, 2026 at the amazing age of 102. She was born November 14, 1923 to Paul and Edna Dodd in Mountain View, Arkansas. After graduation from high school, she moved with her family to the St. Louis area, where she lived her entire life. She was an active member of Kingsland Presbyterian Church,...
Ruth Marie Starr
Mar 13, 2026
Ruth Marie (Weingartner) Starr, age 97, of Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026.
Known for her grace, generous spirit, warm smile and love of family; Ruth was a dedicated wife and mother, and a pillar of her community. Ruth and her husband, Robert, were devout Catholics whose faith guided their lives. They were active members of their...
Frank "Don" Lewis
Mar 13, 2026
Frank “Don” Lewis, of St Charles, Missouri, formally Portage des Sioux, Mo passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the age of 95. Don was the Beloved husband of the late Bettye Jo (Tippit) Lewis. He is Survived by his children Frank Donald Lewis Jr. (Barb) and Bettye Tippit Boone. He was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Harold Swofford, Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
Harold Swofford, Jr., age 73, passed away on March 13 in Silex, MO. He was born in Tennessee to Harold Sr. and Dorothy. He attended Riverview Gardens and served in the United States Navy, receiving an honorable discharge. Most recently, he worked as a bus driver for the Ferguson-Florissant School District until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his...
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