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John Larue Brubaker

John Larue Brubaker

May 26, 2026

John LaRue Brubaker Jr., of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2026, at the age of 75.

Born on December 27, 1950, in Centralia, Missouri to John Larue Brubaker and Carrie Lee Parcels Brubaker, John lived a life marked by dedication to family, faith, education, and the pursuits he loved most. On June 17th of 1973, he...

Ruth Anita Sevick

Ruth Anita Sevick

May 26, 2026

Ruth Anita Sevick (nee Mueller), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 102. Loving wife of the late Thomas Sevick; beloved daughter of the late Otto and Olga Mueller; devoted mother of Bruce (Peggy) Linn, Roger (the late Debra) Linn and Scott (Theresa) Linn; cherished Omom of Andrew (Sarah) Linn, Joshua (Grace) Linn,...

Ronald R. Wussler

Ronald R. Wussler

May 26, 2026

Ronald R. Wussler, a man known for his kind heart and unwavering devotion to his children and grandchildren, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. Born and raised in St. Charles, Missouri, Ron built his life the same way he built homes — with his hands, his patience, and quiet pride in a job well done.

For most of his working...

Gary Patton

Gary Patton

May 26, 2026

Gary Michael Patton, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Carol Patton; cherished son of the late Marjorie and Lawrence Patton; devoted father of Christy (Jim) Loehrer, Keith (Rochelle) Patton, Jennifer Elder, and Julie (Gabe) Dubois; loving grandfather of Tara (Jeremy) Paschall, Cody (Meghan) Huffman, Abigail (Dave) Hosack, Isabelle Patton,...

Loleta Fay Ditmeyer

Loleta Fay Ditmeyer

May 25, 2026

Loleta Fay Ditmeyer (nee Simmons), of Wentzville, MO, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 87. Loving wife of the late Robert F. Ditmeyer; beloved daughter of the late Oscar E. and Vivian Simmons; devoted mother of Barb (Larry) Lindsey, Dan (Jackie) Ditmeyer, Jerry Ditmeyer, and Karen (Greg) Farmer; dear sister of Norby Simmons; cherished grandmother of...

William "Bill" Cary, Jr.

William "Bill" Cary, Jr.

May 25, 2026

William “Bill” Cary, Jr., of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Rebecca Cary; cherished son of the late William, Sr., and Beatrice Cary; devoted father of James (Kelly) Cary, Joshua Cary and Hannah Cary; loving grandfather of Charles Cary, Jade Cary, Amelia Cary, Liam Cave, Ayden Cary, Rachel Cary,...

Terry Stroud

Terry Stroud

May 24, 2026

Terry A. Stroud, of St. Charles, MO passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Rita Stroud; cherished son of the late Harland and Loretta (Griesenauer) Stroud; devoted father of Dana (Eric) Sachtleben, and Amanda (Shane) Rasch; loving grandfather of Chase, Brady, Colton, Savannah, and Mia; dear brother of Mike (the late Linda) Stroud,...

Sandra Lee Van Mill

Sandra Lee Van Mill

May 24, 2026

Sandra Lee Van Mill (nee Johnston), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of David Lee Van Mill; cherished daughter of the late Dorothy Davis and the late Charles Johnston; dear sister-in-law of Karen, Sandra, and Bonnie.

Sandy and David were married for almost 46 years. Together they enjoyed spending time...

Patricia "Pat" M. Glose

Patricia "Pat" M. Glose

May 23, 2026

Patricia “Pat” M. Glose (nee Robinson), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the age of 84. Loving wife of Albert Glose Jr; beloved daughter of the late Joseph Herring and Alberta Mae Robinson; devoted mother of Michele Glose; stepmother of Brian (Denise) Glose, and Christine (Rocky) Lupardus; cherished grandmother of Justin (Christina) Glose, Jacob (Mykaela)...

Darl Gene Elsea

Darl Gene Elsea

May 22, 2026

Darl Gene Elsea was born on May 27, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Darl Gene Elsea, 74, passed away from Acute Myeloid Leukemia on May 22, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. Darl lived a life marked by curiosity, creativity, and a deep passion for music, motorcycles, and animals.

A graduate of Ritenour High School, Darl pursued his interest in technology by graduating...

Joseph Glenn Sargent

Joseph Glenn Sargent

May 21, 2026

Joseph Glenn Sargent, of Hazelwood, MO, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Loving husband of the late Vanita LaVerne Sargent; beloved son of the late Glenn Joseph and Sybil Grace Sargent; devoted father of Joseph Glenn (Angela) Sargent, II, Lori Ann (James) Lovins, and Lisa Kay (Peter) Guiffrida; cherished grandfather of Sarah (Jasper) Sargent, Oscar...

Louis Edward Speckart

Louis Edward Speckart

May 21, 2026

Louis Edward Speckart, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Cherished son of the late Margaret Anne and Edward C. Speckart, Jr; devoted father of Cynthia "Cindy" M. (Brendan) Denney, Edward (Gretchen) Speckart, Stephanie (David) Muehling, and Katherine "Katy" Speckart; loving grandfather of James and Oliver Denney, and Hannah and Claire Speckart;...

Elaine F. Howard

Elaine F. Howard

May 21, 2026

Elaine F. Howard (nee Wachter), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence P. Howard; cherished daughter of the late Frank R. and Donna Lee Wachter; devoted mother of Tammy (Steven) Jones, Kelli (Jeff) Henry, and the late Michael (Darlene) McCarthy; loving grandmother of Kyle (Monica), Kurt (Leah),...

Mary Jeanette Vogt

Mary Jeanette Vogt

May 20, 2026

Mary Vogt (nee McBroom), of Drexel, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Clemence “Tiny” Vogt; cherished daughter of the late Leora and Claude McBroom; devoted mother of by Raymond Arenz, Bebee (Charles) Noltkamper, Laura (Raymond) Jackson, and Anthony "Tony" (Karen) Vogt; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren;...

Deborah Suzanne Rowand

Deborah Suzanne Rowand

May 20, 2026

Deborah Suzanne Rowand (nee Nagy), of Florissant, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Barry S. Rowand; cherished daughter of the late Jane Aleta Nagy; dear sister of Diane (Herman) Schermer; sister-in-law of Marsha (Max) Stella; and her precious dog, Teddy.

Debbie was born on March 26, 1959 in New York City but...

Richard "Rich" Burns

Richard "Rich" Burns

May 19, 2026

Richard “Rich” Burns, of Hazelwood, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the age of 45. Cherished son of Tammy (the late William) Huber; Rich is also survived by his four-legged son, Storm-mer.

Known by many as Rich, Rick, Richy Rich, Mr. Happy, and Cubby Rich, Rich was a gracious soul who never met a stranger. A 1999 graduate of...

Duane Wilbur Wilkinson

Duane Wilbur Wilkinson

May 19, 2026

Duane Wilkinson, 94, St. Charles, Missouri passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 21, 1932, in Berryton, Kansas, Duane was the beloved son of Mildred and Clinton “Mike” Wilkinson. He attended Topeka High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War, from January 1950 to August...

William R. Albert

William R. Albert

May 19, 2026

William Ronald Albert (affectionately known as Bill, Ron, and Moe) passed away peacefully at home, in his sleep, in the early morning hours of May 19, 2026, at the age of 86.

Bill was born on February 19, 1940, to William Riley and Thelma Juanita (Williams) Albert. He attended Ritenour High School, where he played football and baseball and met the...

Donna Marie Knapp

Donna Marie Knapp

May 19, 2026

Donna Marie Knapp (nee Selvaggio), of Maryland Heights, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Keith Knapp; cherished daughter of the late John and Josephine Selvaggio; devoted mother of Caren (Mark) Hoerchler, Keith (Christie) Knapp II and Todd (Christine) Knapp; loving grandmother of Leah Marie Hoerchler, Justin William Hoerchler, Keith...

Judith Kay Pitezel

Judith Kay Pitezel

May 18, 2026

Judith Kay Pitezel (nee Patterson), of St. Charles, MO, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 84.

Judy grew up with her parents and brothers in Carthage, MO. After graduating high school, she married Bob Pitezel, her beloved husband of nearly 60 years. They moved to St. Louis where they raised their three daughters - Brenda, Beth and...