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Lynn S. Beliew
Sep 19, 2024
Lynn S. Beliew, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Loyla "Lynn" Beliew; cherished son of the late Othellis Beliew and the late Helen Phillips; devoted father of Shannon Renee Beliew (Jimmy Mance), Joseph David Beliew (Katrina) and the late James Lee Hull, II; loving grandfather of Ellinora Rubye...
Rita Rosa Holzwarth
Sep 19, 2024
Rita Rosa Holzwarth (nee Herpich), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Guenther Walter Holzwarth; cherished daughter of the late Lorenz and Rosa Herpich; devoted mother of Michael (Dorothy) Holzwarth and Robert (Stacey) Holzwarth; dear sister of Marianne Schenk, Elfriede Schenk, and the late Robert Herpich; loving grandmother of...
Robert James McMillan Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Robert J. “Bob” McMillan Jr., of Dardenne Prairie, MO, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Susan McMillan; cherished son of the late Muriel and Robert McMillan Sr.; devoted father of Jeff (Donna) McMillan and stepfather of Richard "Brook" (Heather) Wooderson, Brittnee (Matt) McDermott, and Brona (Jeff) Groves; loving grandfather of Victoria McMillan,...
Velma M. Jesse
Sep 19, 2024
Velma Marie Jesse (nee Bippen), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 104. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Jesse; cherished daughter of the late George and Adele Bippen; devoted mother of Sharon (Michael) Scharr, Joyce (Greg) Mullett-Stewart, Gordon Jesse, Jr., Mark Jesse and Kevin (Sandra) Jesse; loving grandmother of Scott (Marla) Ballenger,...
Linda S. Vef
Sep 19, 2024
Linda Sue (Hickey) Vef, 73, of O’Fallon, Mo, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Born on November 16, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, to Edna and Eddie Hickey, Linda embodied a vibrant and feisty spirit throughout her life. She was full of energy, always up for...
William George Cowley
Sep 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle William (Bill) George Cowley. He passed away along with his wife, Gloria (Glo) Kolenc in Dardenne Prairie, MO on September 17, 2024.
On March 20, 1953, Bill was born to Frederic and Marion Cowley in Lake Odessa, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University with an...
Gloria Joan Kolenc
Sep 17, 2024
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, cousin, and devoted friend Gloria “Glo” Kolenc. She passed away along with her long-term partner and companion William “Bill” Cowley in Dardenne Prairie, MO on September 17, 2024. Gloria was born to Nathan and Molly Wexler on December 6, 1947, in Chicago, IL. She earned...
Thomas Raymond Sirna
Sep 17, 2024
Thomas Raymond Sirna, of Berkeley, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 69. Loving husband of Geralyn "Geri" Sirna; beloved son of the late Pearl L. Sirna and Thomas Sirna; devoted father of James Sirna. dear brother of Suzanne (William) Drese.
Thomas was married for 46 years to his beloved Geri. He had a passion for hard...
James "Jim" Harris Jr.
Sep 17, 2024
James “Jim” Harris, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Melissa Harris; cherished son of Judy Harris and the late James Harris, Sr. Devoted father of Ryan Kimberlin; dear brother of Gary Harris and Emily Harris; son-in-law of Debbie Winkler and Roy Winkler; brother-in-law of Charity Schmidt.
Jim had a...
Kenneth C. Emery
Sep 17, 2024
Lt. Col. (Ret., USAF) Kenneth C. Emery, passed away on September 17, 2024. Ken was born on May 7, 1947, to Helen and Kenneth (K.C.) Emery in Palmdale, CA, and grew up in Lancaster, CA. He married Dana Mehrle on June 21, 1970.
Ken’s life was filled with learning and service. As a youth, he was active in the Boy Scouts...
Stephen Otto Gerke
Sep 17, 2024
Stephen Otto Gerke, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Sally Jo Gerke; cherished son of the late Otto H. and Jessie Mae Gerke; devoted father of Adrienne C. (Mike) Day, Jessica L. (Erin) Nuesse, and Stephanie P. (Dan) Suszko; loving grandfather of 7 with one on...
Michael James Talbert
Sep 17, 2024
Michael James Talbert, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of his first wife, the late Kathleen Talbert (nee McCafferty) and his second wife, the late Barbara Talbert (nee Randolph). Cherished son of the late James Calvin and Bernetta Talbert (nee White). Devoted father of Christopher (Nancy) Talbert and Theresa (Peter)...
Clemence "Clem" Echele, Jr.
Sep 17, 2024
Clemence “Clem” John Echele, Jr. of St. Charles, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 60+ years to the late Barbara Ann Echele (Luesse); cherished son of the late Clemence Echele Sr. and late Dionysia (Vogt) Echele; devoted father of Larry (Annette) Echele, Dianna (Mark) Knobbe, and Keith (Jenny) Echele; loving grandfather of...
Violet "Kay" Norman
Sep 17, 2024
Violet “Kay” Norman (nee Jones), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 73. She was born July 20, 1951, her daddy’s birthday. Beloved wife of the late James "Jim" Norman; cherished daughter of the late Lewis and Alice Jones. Devoted mother of Andrew Norman; dear sister of Debby (Doug) Galloway, Linda Turner, and...
Verna Hennen
Sep 16, 2024
Verna Hennen (nee Fix), of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Hennen; cherished daughter of the late Herbert and Elsie Fix; devoted mother of Lori (Rick) Pisani, Debbie (the late Dan) Carter, Alvin Hennen, and Bryan (Laura) Hennen; dear sister of Carol (the late...
Janice Louise White
Sep 15, 2024
Janice Louise White (nee Grieger), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Raymond White; cherished daughter of the late Melvin and Louise Grieger; devoted stepmother of Lisa (Dan) Halbert and Jeff White; loving grandmother of Allie (Abraham) Rivera, Skylar White, Jackson White, Ashleigh (Andrew) Jensen, Nicholas (Amber)...
Charles Brinker II
Sep 14, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Brinker, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of 41 years to Laura Brinker; cherished son of the late Charles I and Margaret Brinker; devoted father of Toni (Don) Rozelle-Rosio, Catrice Stumbaugh and Charles (Amanda Gaither) Brinker, III; loving grandfather of Kane Christlieb, Caileigh Christlieb and Jude Brinker;...
Paul C. Blaha
Sep 14, 2024
Paul C. Blaha, of Columbia, MO, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 62. Loving husband of Dana M. DuBois; beloved son of Dorothea Elizabeth and the late Marvin Anthony Blaha; dear brother of Annette (Dale) Mudder, the late Michael Blaha, and Jon (Sheila) Blaha; cherished brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Paul proudly served in...
Silvian Ray King
Sep 13, 2024
Silvian Ray King, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Jo Anne King; cherished son of the late Riley and Beatrice King; devoted father of Jeffrey (Stacie) King and the late Tamara King; loving grandfather of Andrew King, Austin King, Aiden King and Keith Gurthar; treasured great-grandfather...
Scott Thomas Smothers
Sep 13, 2024
Scott Thomas Smothers, of Saint Clair, MO, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Thea Smothers; cherished son of the late Curtis and Virginia Smothers; devoted father of Sandra (Doug) and Robert (Kat); stepfather of Marty (Deanna), Justin (Jessica), Lilith (Salem) and Kenneth; loving grandfather of 14; dear brother of Jerry, Viki and...
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