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Michele Marie Kuenz
Jul 24, 2026
Michele Marie Kuenz (nee Marino), of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 77. Cherished daughter of the late Michael Jon and Elizabeth Sonya Marino; devoted mother of Patrick Michael Kuenz, Timothy Jon (Michelle) Kuenz, and Heather Michele (Ron Hayes) Kuenz; loving grandmother of Josh Kuenz, Josslyn Kuenz, Jonas Luketin, Liz Hayes, and the late...
Burnest Orr
Jul 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Burnest Orr, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, veteran, neighbor, and friend whose kindness and steady presence touched countless lives.
Burnest, of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Florissant, MO, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the age of 105. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Orr; Cherished son of the late...
David Eugene "Gene" Hampton
Jul 23, 2026
David Eugene “Gene” Hampton, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 71 years to Bonna Lea Hampton; cherished son of he late Osmar and Delphi Hampton; devoted father of Rick (Lisa) Hampton and Mitch (Kim) Hampton; loving grandfather of Zach (Amy), Alyssa, Brent, Dustin, Amber (Brian) and Kaitlin (Zack);...
Jeanette M. Peirick
Jul 23, 2026
Jeanette M. Peirick, born on March 11, 1935, passed away on July 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, devotion, and a warm spirit that touched all who knew her. Beloved wife of the late Francis H. Peirick; cherished daughter of the late George and Sophia Parmentier; devoted mother of Karla (Bret) Falkner, Francis (Roberta) Peirick, Barb (Paul)...
Ronald Schnare
Jul 23, 2026
Ronald J. Schnare, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the age of 66. Loving husband of the late Robin Schnare for 30+ years before her passing; beloved husband of Karen Schnare for 5 years; cherished son of the late Jerald and Linda Schnare; devoted father of Jacob (Caitlin) Schnare, Brett (Lindsay) Schnare, Adam (Colleen) Schnare,...
Elizabeth Jane Urshan “Libba”
Jul 23, 2026
Elizabeth Jane Urshan “Libba” (nee Thrash), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the age of 87. Loving wife of the late Rev. Jonathan Timothy Urshan; beloved daughter of the late Gladys and Maurice Thrash; devoted mother of Jonathan (Tammy) Urshan, and Andrew (Bethany) Urshan; cherished grandmother of John David (Megan) Urshan, Benjamin (Sarah) Urshan, Caleb...
Larry D. Chitwood "LarBear"
Jul 22, 2026
Larry D. Chitwood “LarBear”, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and daughters, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Susan "Sue" Chitwood; cherished son of the late Bertha and Bernell Chitwood; devoted father of Jenny (Andy) Stearns, and Amy (Josh) Lozada; loving grandfather of Zoey Stearns, Olivia Lozada,...
Kathy Hakenewerth
Jul 22, 2026
Anna Kathryn Hakenewerth passed away July 22, 2026 at the age of 69. Kathy was born in Paducah KY on Nov. 13, 1956 to Robert and Marilyn Schaefer.
She grew up in South St. Louis, attending grade school at Epiphany and graduating high school at South West. She graduated college at Harris Stowe where she received an Art degree and earned...
Jeaneane Louise Steinmeyer
Jul 21, 2026
Jeaneane Louise Steinmeyer (nee Rauscher), of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Charles Steinmeyer; cherished daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Rauscher; devoted mother of Steven (Angela) Steinmeyer and Brian Steinmeyer; loving grandmother of Lauren N. (Zachary Koenig) Steinmeyer; dear sister of Betty A. (the late...
Nancy K. Hollaway
Jul 21, 2026
Nancy Kay Hollaway, of St. Charles, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Virgil T. Hollaway; beloved daughter of the late Milton and Catherine Achelpohl; dear sister of Susan (Roger) Eastman, and the late Mary Ann (Don) Ell. Cherished mother of the late Jeff Hollaway, Stephanie (Fred) Burks, and Debbie...
Sr. Joyce Schramm, C.PP.S.
Jul 21, 2026
SCHRAMM, JOYCE, (Sr. Jacinta), C.PP.S., Tuesday, July 21, 2026, baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection, beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Elvira Schramm. Preceded in death by her stepmother, Myrtle Schramm, brother-in-law, Norman Ochsner, and brothers Rev. Edward and Thomas Schramm. Survived by her brother, Msgr. Donald Schramm, sister, Carol Ochsner, brother, Leroy (Ellen) Schramm, nieces and nephews,...
Josey Mitchell Page
Jul 20, 2026
Josey Mitchell Page, Sr., 89, of St. Charles, Missouri, peacefully entered eternal life on July 20, 2026.
Born on January 26, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama, Josey was the son of Dr. A. Sidney Page and Mary (Josey) Page. He spent his childhood in Birmingham before attending Auburn University, where he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering. While at Auburn, he served...
Zachary Allen Pruss
Jul 19, 2026
Zachary Allen Pruss, of Lake St. Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the age of 18. Beloved son of Johanna and Jason Pruss; dear brother of Elle Pruss; cherished nephew of Aaron Pruss, Sherri (Todd) Giguere, Amanda Freeman, Michael Frey, and Tony Frey; treasured grandson of Greg and Elaine Frey. Zachary is preceded in death by his...
Sheila Kay Turner
Jul 19, 2026
Sheila Turner (nee Wiseman), of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the age of 81. Cherished daughter of the late Paul Wiseman, and the late Lois (Jim) Hofstetter; devoted mother of Quinn (Chris) Turner, Sean (Lana) Turner, and the late Holly Turner; loving grandmother of Jacob, Josh, Nick, and the late Jessica, and loving great-grandmother of Summer,...
Lawrence "Feff" W. Mecey Sr.
Jul 19, 2026
Lawrence Mecey age 83 of St. Charles MO passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Flat River, MO on May 9, 1943, Larry, known lovingly since childhood as "Feff," a nickname given by his brother Joe who could not quite manage "Larry" as a little boy, made history in his family as the...
Dean McAlexander
Jul 19, 2026
Dean F. McAlexander, 70, of Saint Charles, MO, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2026 after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
He was born on July 22, 1955, in Springfield, IL. He worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone for 31 years. He loved his doggies and had many beloved pets throughout his life. He...
Raymond L. Frazier, Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
Raymond “Ray” L. Frazier, Jr., of Wentzville, MO, asleep in Jesus, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Shirley Frazier; cherished son of the late Raymond Luther Frazier, Sr., and the late Virginia Frazier; devoted father of Rick (Vicky) Frazier; loving grandfather of Amanda Frazier and Ryan Frazier.
Ray proudly served his country as...
Barb Edwards
Jul 18, 2026
Barb Edwards (nee Meadows), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Gary Edwards; cherished daughter of the late Laurie Meadows, and the late Barbara (Cornelius) Fanaras; devoted mother of Kim Fredrich and the late Baby David Edwards; loving grandmother of Ethan Fredrich, and Evelyn Fredrich; dear sister of Nancy...
Dorothy A. Burkemper
Jul 18, 2026
We are saddened by the loss of Dorothy Agnes Burkemper, who died Saturday, July 18, at the age of 95.
Dorothy was born Nov. 14, 1930, the youngest of five children born to the late John and Rose (Duello) Henke of Dardenne, Missouri. She grew up on their family farm and attended the nearby Immaculate Conception parish and school. In 1950...
Donald Kopf
Jul 17, 2026
Donald Kopf, of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Joan Virginia Kopf; cherished son of the late George C. and Barbara Kopf; devoted father of Donna K. (Mike) Mellinger, Daniel C. (Vickie) Kopf, and Diane L. (Jeff) Barone; loving grandfather of Ryan (Sarah Gonzales-Coffin, PhD) Kopf, Tyler Kopf,...
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