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John Openlander, Sr.

John Openlander, Sr.

Nov 28, 2017

John Openlander Sr., 71, of Seffner, FL passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with a long illness.Born December 11, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late James F. Sr. and Catherine Openlander.John was a devoted husband of 52 years, served in the United States Marine Corps, retired...

Stephen James Tepatti

Stephen James Tepatti

Nov 28, 2017

Stephen Tepatti, age 39, of Florissant, Missouri, November 29, 2017. Beloved son of Robert James (Eileen) Tepatti and Terri (Randy) Hoover; devoted father of Vincent Tepatti; dear brother of Ann Reece, Chad (Stephanie) Hoover, Melissa (Tom) Harper, Colleen (Colin) Cummings, and Miles Tepatti; and loving boyfriend of Colleen Songer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin & Vivian...

Marion “Jack” Thro

Marion “Jack” Thro

Nov 28, 2017

Marion “Jack” Thro of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 63 years to Joann Thro; cherished son of the late August and Edna Thro; devoted father of Cecilia (Bill) Knoblauch, Theresa Thro, Mary Hicks, Anne (Ken) Eichler, Becky (J) Powers, Reta Thro, Jim (Angela) Thro, Julie (John) Fitts, Martha...

Ramona Cortez Cosby

Ramona Cortez Cosby

Nov 28, 2017

Our beloved tiny, vivacious matriarch warrior mother, 'granny', sister, aunt, friend, Ramona Cortez Cosby (née Gallegos), has found peace after her 5 year battle with cancer, on November 28, 2017 in St Louis, Missouri.Mona was born in Montrose, Colorado in 1935 to Epimenio and Arsenia Gallegos. After serving in the United States Air Force, she fulfilled her childhood dream and...

Henry “Hank” J. Jadrich

Henry “Hank” J. Jadrich

Nov 28, 2017

Henry “Hank” J. Jadrich of O’Fallon, Missouri, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the age of 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Myra Jean Jadrich; cherished son of the late Victor Peter Jadrich, Sr. and the late Susan Jadrich; devoted father of Myra Susan (Thomas) Slocum, Martha Anne (Richard) Ehlmann, Mary Jennifer (David Wicks) Jadrich, and Jonathan "Jon" Burke...

Dennis Henry Hess

Dennis Henry Hess

Nov 27, 2017

Dennis Henry Hess, of O’Fallon, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the age of 71.Beloved husband of Sharon Marie Hess; son of the late George and Esther Hess; devoted father of Melissa (Giuseppe) Taormina and Kristin Hess; soon to be grandfather of one; dear brother of Lee (Joan) Hess. Dennis was preceded in death by his siblings,...

Jerry W. Thomas

Jerry W. Thomas

Nov 26, 2017

Jerry Wayne Thomas, age 71 of O Fallon, Missouri, Sunday November 26, 2017.Cherished son of Daniel P. and Robbie H. Thomas; dear brother of Lewis S. (Leticia) Thomas; treasured uncle of Sylvia (Jeff) Congleton and Stephanie Thomas; loving great-uncle to Sophia Congleton. Jerry is preceded in death by his sister Linda Thomas.Jerry was born in Lancaster, SC. He loved music...

Dorothy Emelia Thro

Dorothy Emelia Thro

Nov 26, 2017

Dorothy Emelia Thro (nee: Wetter) of Saint Charles, Missouri, on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Charles Thro; cherished daughter of the late Albert Wetter, Sr. and Clara Wetter; devoted mother of Tom (Kathy) Thro, Steve (Linda) Thro, Barb (Jim) Hauenstein, Jane Lawson, Jean (Tom) Pohlman, Bob Thro, Carolyn (Jerry) Earlewine, and Sally Cuthbertson;...

Ida Maxine Floyd

Ida Maxine Floyd

Nov 26, 2017

Ida Maxine Floyd (nee May), age 84, of O’Fallon, Missouri, November 26, 2017. Beloved wife of 69 wonderful years to Glenn Floyd; cherished daughter of the late Norman and Dorothy May; devoted mother of Glenda Mercurio-Tosto, Glen Floyd, Jr., and Deborah (Tom) Bligh; loving grandmother of 8; treasured great-grandmother of 10; and dear sister of the late Jerry Wayne May...

Richard E. Cannon

Richard E. Cannon

Nov 26, 2017

Richard E. Cannon, 83, died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 26 at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles of complications due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).In all things, Dick was defined by his strong sense of duty. He was devoted to his family, his wife of 58 years, Jane (nee Shannon), daughters Angie (Ed Hatcher), Carol (Jay Gershen) and Erin...

Dawn M. Terry

Dawn M. Terry

Nov 26, 2017

Dawn M. Terry of Wentzville, MO, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at the age of 50. Beloved wife of Dan Terry; cherished daughter of Edward and Beverly Swain; devoted mother of Beverly (Raven) Freese, Rebecca (Cameron) Kopecky, Jason Terry, David Terry, and the late Selah Grace Terry; dear sister of Jason...

James A. Rhodes

James A. Rhodes

Nov 25, 2017

James A. Rhodes, of O’Fallon, MO, passed Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the age of 95. Loving husband of Thera Janice Rhodes; beloved son of the late Stanley and Anna Rhodes; devoted father of Frances Shasteen, Harry (Reggie) South, Kent (Sheri) Shields, Shelly (John) Splawn, and Sandy Cook; stepfather of Ed (Susie) McGhee, Mick (Jane) McGhee, Jannette (Don) Phillips, and...

Wayne Myers

Wayne Myers

Nov 25, 2017

Wayne Myers of O’Fallon, Missouri, on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Myers for 49 years; cherished son of the late Jasper and Maude Myers; devoted father of Mary (Mike) Ladd, Betty (Denny) Lambert, Donna Kruse, and the late Kathy Myers; loving grandfather of Jennifer (Jeff) Morgan, Chris Ladd, Sarah Lambert,...

Vesta I. Hawkins

Vesta I. Hawkins

Nov 24, 2017

Vesta I. Hawkins of Bridgeton, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017, at the age of 82.  Loving wife of 50 years to the late Douglas Hawkins; beloved daughter of the late James and Ina Crow; devoted mother of Gary (Karen) Hawkins and Vicki (Doug) Witte; cherished grandmother of Benjamin (Laura) Hawkins, Brian (Judith) Witte, Lisa (Andrew) Hale, Greg (Katie)...

Alfred W. Mueller

Alfred W. Mueller

Nov 24, 2017

Alfred W. Mueller, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away on Friday November 24, 2017, at the age of 94. Loving husband of the late Vera Mueller; beloved son of the late Fred and Barbara Mueller; devoted father of Dianne Mueller and Michael P. (Debra) Mueller; cherished grandfather of Michael P. Mueller, Jr. and Eric J. Mueller.Alfred worked as Service Manager for...

John “Jack” Tillman

John “Jack” Tillman

Nov 24, 2017

Tillman, John “Jack” Vincent of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn Tillman; cherished son of the late John V. and Esther Tillman; devoted father of Jeanine (Dwain) Springer, Jamie (Lori) Tillman and the late Jeff Tillman; dear brother of Kathy (Phil Sloan) Tillman, Claire B. Koch, William...

Greg G. Schmidt

Greg G. Schmidt

Nov 23, 2017

Schmidt, Greg G. of Saint Charles, MO, passed Thursday, November 23, 2017, at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Lori Akins; cherished son of Marilee and the late Eugene Schmidt; devoted father of Jamie (James) Coyne, Eric Schmidt, and Brian Schmidt; loving grandfather of Cooper Schmidt, Wyatt Schmidt, and Waylon Schmidt; dear brother of Peggy Schmidt, Kay (Larry) Holmes, and...

William “Bill” Milligan

William “Bill” Milligan

Nov 23, 2017

 William “Bill” Milligan of O’Fallon, Missouri, on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at the age of 83. Cherished son of the late Howard and Iva Milligan; devoted father of Daniel (Andrea) Milligan, and Patricia (Kenneth) Baker; loving grandfather of Rachel, Kendra (Dennis) Sullens, Patrick (Bridget) Baker, and Kora (Sam) Goodfellow; treasured great-grandfather of Dresden, Kaeden, and Jordan; and dear brother of...

Alva Dempsey Vaughn

Alva Dempsey Vaughn

Nov 23, 2017

Alva Dempsey Vaughn Jr., of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the age of 70. Son of the late Alva Sr. and Myrtle Vaughn; beloved husband of 49 years to Debbie Vaughn; devoted father of Michelle (Brian) Forbes and Robert Vaughn; loving grandfather of Maxwell Dempsey and Anna Rose Forbes; and dear brother of Ronnie (Connie)...

Debra A. Campbell

Debra A. Campbell

Nov 23, 2017

Debra A. Campbell (nee: Rusgis), of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away November 23, 2017, at the age of 58.  Loving wife of 24 years to Brian Campbell; treasured daughter of Warren and Helen Rusgis; dearest sister of John (Kathleen) Rusgis; and beloved companion of her Cocker Spaniel, Josey Wales.  Debra was a dear stepmom, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend to many.Debra...