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Linda Holbrook
Dec 15, 2024
Linda (Watson) Holbrook, the daughter of Lawyer Watson and Marie (Lyons) Watson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 1, 1944. Her parents preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Holbrook, brothers-in-law, Edward Alexander and Wendell McCline Sr., her niece Desiree Wilkerson, her sister Jeannetta McCline Carter, and nephew, Ramon W. McCline.
She...
Norma M. Freese
Dec 15, 2024
Norma M. Freese (nee Corless), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Freese; cherished daughter of the late Clyde and Jessie Corless; devoted mother of Guy (Lynn) Freese and Gaye (Don) Graham; loving grandmother of Pam (Zach) Sharkey, Dave (Mairin) Freese, Marshall (Katie) Graham, Matthew...
Carol J. Michalik
Dec 14, 2024
Carol Joyce Christensen Michalik passed away on December 14, 2024. She would have celebrated her 80th birthday in February.
Carol was born on February 10, 1945 in Central Wisconsin. Hard work and commitment to a job well done were almost part of her DNA. She started her early education at Natwick School, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Pittsville High School...
Joy Wyndham
Dec 13, 2024
Joy Lynn Wyndham, born on April 13, 1964, in, Patchogue, New York, passed away peacefully in O'Fallon, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of Ken and Barbara Kettenacker.
Joy is survived by her devoted husband, as well as her brothers Ken and Glenn. She also leaves behind a cherished extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews who will forever hold her...
Patricia "Pat" Mannion
Dec 13, 2024
Patricia Lucille Mannion (née Prost) was called home on December 13, 2024. She will be forever reunited with her beloved late husband, William “Bill” Mannion.
She was known as “Pat” by her many friends, “Mom” by her children, and “Grandma” by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pat is predeceased by her parents Leo and Alberta (née Naumann) Prost, as well as her...
Ruby Loraine Crabtree
Dec 12, 2024
Ruby Loraine Crabtree (nee Atchison), age 103, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Edwardsville, Illinois. Born on December 5, 1921, to Claud and Nellie (Bryson) Atchison. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond D. Crabtree, her son-in-law, Frederick H. Steinkuehler, granddaughter, Cheryl (Steinkuehler) Levering; and her siblings, Glen Atchison, Paul Atchison, Howard Atchison, Ruth Sevedge, and...
Daniel Edward Hogan
Dec 12, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Edward Hogan, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 62. Cherished son of Edward Sylvester and Shirley May Hogan; dear brother of Sharon (Greg) Husmann; beloved uncle of Julie (Mike) Miller and Colleen (Joe) Jordan; treasured great uncle of Jackson Jordan, Kinsley Jordan, and Leland Miller; cousin and friend to many.
Dan,...
Frank J. Manaska Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
Frank Julian Manaska Jr., of St. Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Mary Catherine Manaska; cherished son of the late Ethel and Frank Manska, Sr. Devoted father of James "Jim" M. Manaska and Joesph Manaska; loving grandfather of James (Sara) Manaska, II and Jacob (Delaney) Manaska; brother-in-law of...
Mary Jean Grillo
Dec 12, 2024
Jean Grillo (nee Fetsch), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Grillo, Jr.; cherished daughter of the late Jacob and Christine Fetsch; devoted mother of Debbie Grillo, Art (Cindy) Grillo, Jeff (Colleen) Grillo, John (Deby) Grillo, Jim (Judy) Grillo, Karen Steffen, Nancy (Edgar) Wilding, and Ed Grillo;...
Dennis Emil Ottolini
Dec 11, 2024
Dennis Ottolini, devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at the age of 86. Dennis was born in St. Louis on May 1, 1938 to Emil Ottolini and Ida Mastrangelo Ottolini, who were both first-generation Americans. His Italian heritage was a source of great pride, and he carried those traditions throughout his life. Dennis was...
Nancy E. Ortwerth
Dec 11, 2024
Nancy Elizabeth Ortwerth (nee Droesch), of Black Jack MO, passed peacefully in her sleep, the morning of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Ortwerth; cherished daughter of the late Francis and Alice Droesch. Devoted mother of Douglas Ortwerth and Christopher (Cynthia) Ortwerth; loving grandmother of Rebecca (Ryan) Robertson; dear sister of...
Ruth Marian Lauer
Dec 11, 2024
On December 11, 2024, Ruth M. (Kessler) Lauer, at the age of 101, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home into the arms of Jesus. She is the wife of Virgil Lauer who preceded her in death in December, 1999. They were married in December, 1941, and shared 58 wonderful years of marriage together in Saint Charles County, where they raised...
Jerry Reid
Dec 11, 2024
PNCM(Ret) Jerry Harold Reid went to be with Jesus on 11 December 2024.
Jerry was 85 years old. He was born in St Louis on March 18, 1939.
Jerry was a graduate of Fairview High School in Jennings, MO and Tarkio College, in Tarkio, MO.
He currently attended Morning Star Church in Dardenne Prairie, MO
Jerry proudly retired as Command Master Chief Naval Reserve...
Mary Ann Williams
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Ann Williams (nee O'Connor), of O'Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Richard Williams; cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Mary O'Connor; devoted mother of Susan (Marlon) Calvert, Scott (Natalie) Thull, Brent (Donna) Thull, and Sara Milligan; loving grandmother of Devon, Hayden, Hannah, Brooke, Paige, Faith, Zack, Ashton, Marlon...
Helen Pyle
Dec 10, 2024
Helen Pyle (nee Jenkins), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 64. Loving wife of Douglas Pyle; beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen Jenkins; devoted mother of Jessica Laurell and Glenn Pyle.
Helen took great pride in her many years of driving a school bus for the Fort Zumwalt School District. She had...
Rick Bates
Dec 10, 2024
Rick Bates, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Joan Mary Bates; cherished son of the late Martin and Darlene Bates; devoted father of Nathaniel Richard (Elizabeth) Bates and Ian Michael (Jessica) Bates; loving grandfather of Penelope Bates, Felix Bates, Margaret Bates and Henry Bates; dear brother of Margaret...
Sandra R. Braun
Dec 10, 2024
Sandra R. “Sandy” Braun (nee Plodzien), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Braun Sr.; cherished daughter of the late Christine and Walter Plodzien Sr.; devoted mother of Phillip (Jennifer) Braun, Jr.; loving grandmother of Taylor Braun, Brandon Braun, and Ryan Braun; dear sister of Steven...
Audrey J. Wilhite
Dec 10, 2024
Audrey J. Wilhite (nee Andrews), of O Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Roy Wilhite; cherished daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Andrews; devoted mother of Dan Wilhite, Scott Wilhite and Donna (Dean) Ochs; loving grandmother of Kimberly, Nicole, Jesse, Michael, Christopher, Jeffrey, Jessica, Joshua, Courtney and...
Douglas Ralph Wiesehan
Dec 10, 2024
Douglas Ralph Wiesehan was born October 3, 1948 and went home to our Heavenly Father December 10, 2024. He was born in Florissant to Ralph and Merlyn Wiesehan. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and farmer for his 76 years of life. He married the love of his life Barbara (Geile) on November 24, 1973 and they were married...
Cale Steven Ohlms
Dec 9, 2024
Cale Steven Ohlms, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 28. Cherished son of Julie Anne (Jim) Lewis and Mark Steven Ohlms; dear brother of Zach (Miriam Kirchhofer) Ohlms; stepbrother of Kim (Bryan), Jenny (Daniel), and Ed; loving grandson of Shirley Priess, Edward (Vera) Priess, and Mary Jane and Richard C. Ohlms, Sr.,...
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