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James R. Bauer
Mar 11, 2018
James Richard Bauer, of O Fallon, Missouri, passed away Sunday March 11, 2018, at the age of 84. Loving husband of Ruth Bauer; beloved son of the late Paul and Apollonia Bauer; devoted father of Lori (Bill) Wortmann, Larry (Tonya) Bauer, Donald (Heidi) Bauer, and Dale Bauer; cherished grandfather of Tara (Matt) Forrester, Tate (Morgan) Bauer, Bud Bauer, Daniel Wortmann,...
Donald “Don” Greer
Mar 11, 2018
Greer, Donald “Don,” fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died peacefully Sunday March 11, 2018. Cherished son of the late Harry and Agnes Greer. Loving father of Michael, grandfather of Vincent and Victor. Dear brother of Marlene Dale (Bud), Madonna Walker, and the late Jeanine Raney, Gary Greer and Marjean Hancock. He proudly served his country as a Military...
Nancy J. Wardlaw
Mar 11, 2018
Nancy Wright Wardlaw,Passed on to our Lord, March 11, 2018. Born August 21, 1936. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Bud G. Wardlaw, her daughters: Kelly Wardlaw Hawes (Richard), Stacy Wardlaw Rother (Michael), and her three grandchildren: Richard Bartow Hawes (Audrey Block Hawes), Smith Nicholas Hawes, and Piper Madeline Rother.Nancy was outgoing and fun loving person who...
Sally Ann Crane
Mar 11, 2018
Sally Ann Crane (nee Maas) age 72 of St. Charles, Missouri, Sunday March 11, 2018.Beloved wife of 53 years of Timothy J. Crane, Sr.; cherished daughter of the late Harry and Laura Maas; devoted mother of James Michael Crane; dear sister of Nancy Schultehenrich and Paula (Denny) Barnes. Sally is preceded in death by her son Timothy J. Crane Jr....
Adam M. Backhaus
Mar 10, 2018
Adam M. Backhaus of Saint Charles, MO, departed too soon Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the age of 34. Cherished son of Gary (Barbara) Backhaus and Roberta C. Backhaus; treasured grandson of Loretta Backhaus and Miriam Fischer; dear brother of Aaron Backhaus; loving nephew of Julie (Bruce) Bennett, Sara (Judy) Fischer, Connie (Steve) Condren, Denise (Chuck) Cole, and Donna (Joe)...
Estelle M. Hammond
Mar 10, 2018
Estelle M. Hammond (nee Greenfield) of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away on Saturday March 10, 2018, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Paul E. Hammond; cherished daughter of the late Jacob Greenfield and Betty Kalmes; devoted mother of Jean Williams, Marion Strickland, James "Bo" Griffin, Douglas Griffin, Susan Griffin, Jeffrey Griffin, Sherry Kilgore, Paul Hammond, Lisa Haden,...
Claude G. “Jake” Jacobs
Mar 10, 2018
Claude G. “Jake” Jacobs of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Saturday March 10, 2018, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 59 years to Gerry A. Jacobs; cherished son of Claude G., Sr. and Hulda Jacobs; devoted father of Tom (Eileen) Jacobs and the late Jennifer Jacobs-Carlson; loving grandfather of Nicholas Jacobs, Patrick (Jamie Kloss) Jacobs, Christopher Jacobs,...
Christopher Joel Lail
Mar 10, 2018
Christopher Joel Lail, of St. Peters, MO, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the age of 66. Loving husband of Cheryl Lynn Lail; beloved son of the late Robert Luther and Ruth Dorthea Lail; devoted father of Robert Christopher (Rachel) Lail and Emilie Christine (Joshua) Phillips; proud grandfather of Samuel Joel Lail; dear brother of Terry (Cyndy) Lail, Cindy...
Duane Arvid Nelson
Mar 10, 2018
Duane Arvid Nelson of Hazelwood, Missouri, passed away on Saturday March 10, 2018, at the age of 56. Beloved husband of 2 years to Rebecca Jean Nelson-Zoole and the late Becky Mary Nelson; cherished son of the late Daryl D. Nelson and Patricia A. Nelson; devoted father of Kristian Nelson, and step-father of Johanna Elkana and Maia (Paul Bender) Elkana;...
Linda Pehr
Mar 9, 2018
Linda Pehr (nee Williams), age 76, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away on March 9, 2018. Beloved wife of 50 wonderful years to John “Jack” Pehr; cherished daughter of the late Ernest B. and Virgilia Williams; devoted step-mother of Brian Pehr and wife Lisa; loving grandmother of Allan Pehr; and treasured sister of Carl Williams and wife Carol. She is...
Mary V. Johnson
Mar 9, 2018
Mary V. Johnson (nee Baker), age 79, of Hazelwood, Missouri, March 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Bob W. Johnson; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Baker; devoted mother of Linda (Michael) Tiller and Robert (Kim) Johnson; and loving grandmother of Jordyn, Nicole, and Kyle.Mary was a member of Hazelwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cross-stitching,...
Marlene A. Olendorff
Mar 9, 2018
Marlene A. Olendorff (nee Boschert) of O’Fallon, MO, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018, after a short illness at the age of 78. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband Bob in 2014. They were married for 56 wonderful years. She was the devoted mother of Robyn (Marc) Hulsey, Lynn Olendorff, Jay (Leigh) Olendorff and Jill (Bill) Forbes;...
Michael Lee Benton
Mar 9, 2018
Michael Lee Benton of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away on Friday March 9, 2018, at the age of 51. Beloved husband of 26 years to Tammie Benton; cherished son of Jerry L. (Sherry) Benton and the late Sandy Williams; proud and devoted father of Jacob Benton and Jordan Benton; dear brother of Jeri Leigh Farrell, Keith (Debbie) Benton, Kerry Jo Brooks,...
Gene Lorensen
Mar 9, 2018
Arnold “Gene” Lorensen, age 83, of Saint Charles, Missouri, March 9, 2018. Beloved husband of Dorothy Lorensen; cherished son of the late Harry A. and Marie Lorensen; devoted father of Valerie Lorensen and the late Susan Zumwalt; loving grandfather of Justin (Julie) Baker, Jeremy (Tonya) Baker, Joey Baker, and Amy (Reginald) Smith; treasured great-grandfather of Elijah, Myles, Madison, Olivia, Karina,...
Phillip D. “Dave” Hodge
Mar 8, 2018
Phillip D. “Dave” Hodge of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed Thursday, March 8, 2018, at the age of 66. Beloved son of the late James Robert and Betty Jean Hodge; devoted father of Ann (Matthew) Kniker and Sabrina (Jason) Hodge Dyer; cherished grandfather of Kyle (Kayla) Dyer, Zoe Hodge Dyer, Gabe Kniker, Theryn Hodge Dyer, Alex Kniker, Finnley Hodge Dyer, and Beckett...
Sandra “Sue” Jeffords
Mar 8, 2018
Sandra “Sue” Jeffords (nee Wilson) of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Thursday March 8, 2018, at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Charles "Bud" Jeffords; cherished daughter of the late Lloyd and Mildred Wilson; devoted mother of Shawn (Stephen) Marek, Dawn (Chad) Abel, and Chuck (Kate) Jeffords; loving grandmother of Michelle (Ryan) Canny, Stephanie (Tony) Franco,...
Eula Mae Stierholz
Mar 8, 2018
Eula Mae Stierholz (nee Gerdes), of O'Fallon, MO, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at the age of 83.In 1934, Eula Mae Gerdes was born at home on a farm in Oakford, Illinois. Her parents were school teachers and farmers. She left the farm to attend Illinois College where she met and married Hugo Stierholz. With Hugo, she saw the world....
Patsy Lee Lay
Mar 8, 2018
Patsy Lee Lay (nee Johndrow) of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Thursday March 8, 2018, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Robert N. Lay, Sr.; cherished daughter of the late Floyd R. Johndrow, Sr. and Susie B. Johndrow; devoted mother of Susan (the late Bryan) M. Phelps, Robert N. (fiance Susie Jacoby) Lay; and John...
Patricia Maria Castelli
Mar 7, 2018
Patricia Maria Castelli of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the age of 49. Dear daughter of the late Vito J. and Dorothy Castelli; loving sister of Vito (Christine) Castelli; and cherished aunt and godmother of Angela and Andrew Castelli. Patti was a treasured niece, cousin, and dear friend to many.Patricia was a member of...
John D. Dowdy
Mar 7, 2018
John David Dowdy, of O'Fallon, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the age of 90. Loving husband of 65 years to Marjorie Dowdy (nee: Colbert); beloved son of the late Ransom and Elizabeth Dowdy; devoted father of Michele (Dennis) Perino, Ellen (Larry) Shobe, Robert (Angela) Dowdy, and the late John D. Dowdy; cherished grandfather of Jeffrey (Erin) Ziercher,...
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