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Mary Ann Oelklaus
Sep 3, 2025
Mary Ann Oelklaus (nee Messer), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Donald Oelklaus; cherished daughter of the late Dallas and Mildred Messer; devoted mother of Julie (Michael) Donovan; loving grandmother of Colin (Claire) Donovan and Brendan Donovan; dear sister of Margy (Wayne) Sutton; Loved by many...
Samuel Jefferson Hughes
Sep 2, 2025
Samuel J. Hughes, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 77. A beloved son of the late Gale and the late Christine Hughes; dearest brother of Thomas Hughes; loving uncle and dedicated friend.
Born with a gypsy spirit, Sam and his family moved often, but St. Louis always remained home in his heart. From...
Teresa Doerr
Sep 2, 2025
Teresa Lynne Doerr (Hoffmeister) of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, at the age of 62.
She was born on August 9, 1963, to the late Chester R. and Betty F. (Vancil) Hoffmeister. Teresa grew up in North County, attending Grace Chapel Lutheran Church and School and Lutheran North High School.
Teresa was blessed to share 37 wonderful years...
Helen Racheal LaBanca
Sep 2, 2025
Helen Racheal LaBanca (nee Creacy), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Donald “Moose” R. LaBanca; cherished daughter of the late Fred and Gayle Creacy; devoted mother of Sue (Terry) Crump, David (Kay) LaBanca, Thomas (Mary) LaBanca, and Neal (Diane) LaBanca; loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren, and...
Drew Moore
Sep 1, 2025
Drew Michael Moore, age 82 passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born in St Louis, Missouri to the late, Andrew and Melba Moore.
His early childhood years were filled with music and dance. He performed on stage and radio into his teens, mostly in the St. Louis area, becoming a local celebrity. His love of music stayed with...
Connie Reeves
Sep 1, 2025
Connie Sue Reeves, of Hazelwood, MO, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at the age of 58. Cherished daughter of Betty (Dean) Behrens and the late Ronnel Reeves; devoted mother of Ryan (Barbara) Reeves, Daniel Neal and Timothy Neal; loving grandmother of Daniel A Neal, Violet Neal and Elvis Neal; dear sister of Debbie Taylor and the late Karen Gallatin;...
Franette Hopkins
Sep 1, 2025
Franette Hopkins (nee Stickler), of Foristell, MO, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late William R. Hopkins; beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Evelyn Stickler; devoted mother of Douglas (Sherrie) Hopkins and Janet Peeler; cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews,...
Orva "Lynn" Fischer
Sep 1, 2025
Orva Lynn Fischer (nee Handshy), of Florissant, MO, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Bruce Fischer; cherished daughter of the late Orvell and Dorothy Handshy; devoted mother of Nikki (Will) Coker and Karen (Dennis) Maechler; loving grandmother of Jacob, Josh, Jaxon, and Avarey.
Orva was married to the love of her life, Bruce...
Deborah Ann Banta
Aug 31, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Banta (nee Engelbrecht), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Charles J. Banta; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Alice Engelbrecht; daughter-in-law of the late Francis Banta, dear sister of DeLite Bielicke and Diane (Allan) Buckley; treasured aunt of Allison (Shane) Wussow, Robert Buckley and...
Janet Marge Gerdes
Aug 31, 2025
Janet Marge Gerdes (nee Grzeskowiak), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Charles "Chuck" L. Gerdes; cherished daughter of the late Anna and Leo Grzeskowiak; devoted mother of Dennis (Jacqueline King) Gerdes and Leo (Judith) Gerdes; loving grandmother of Matt (Jennifer) Gerdes and Ashley King; treasured great...
Kathryn "Katie" Marie Girse
Aug 30, 2025
Kathryn "Katie" Marie Girse was born Tuesday, March 2, 1982, to Lisa Naeger Colley, and completed her earthly journey on Saturday, August 30, 2025, after a rapid decline caused by cervical cancer. With a free and untamed spirit, Katie lived her life on her own terms, even from a young age.
Katie's life was full of twists, turns, and obstacles. But...
Jerry Byrd, Sr.
Aug 30, 2025
Jerry Byrd, Sr., of Lake Saint Louis, MO, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Lavonna “Bonnie” Byrd; cherished son of the late J.C. and Edith Byrd; devoted father of Jerry (Lynn) Byrd, Jr.; loving grandfather of Brandon Byrd and Austin (Ilsa) Byrd; treasured great-grandfather of Athena Byrd and Aurora Byrd.
Jerry...
Jack C. Shannon
Aug 30, 2025
Jack C. Shannon, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Karalee A. Shannon; cherished son of the late Orion Shannon and the late Rhoda Reagle; devoted dad of Diane L. (Jeff) Schindler, Bonnie L. (Bill) Plemmons, and the late Karen Sue Shannon; loving grandpa of Christopher Schindler, Jeremy (Becca)...
Joseph William Payeur
Aug 29, 2025
Joseph William Payeur, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Kim Payeur; cherished son of the late John and Sandra Payeur; devoted father of Joe (Alex) Payeur Jr., Jennifer (Austin) Kruckenberg, Josh Payeur, and Jill Payeur; loving grandfather of Penelope Kruckenberg, Melody Kruckenberg, Addie Payeur, Maci Payeur, and Layla...
Betty Fern Honey
Aug 29, 2025
Betty Fern Honey (nee Foster) passed away at her home at the age of 100. Beloved wife for 59 years to the late Gerald Honey, devoted mother to Carolie (Mike) Owens, Jerry (Linda) Honey, the late Jon (Beverley) Honey, Jay (Tammy) Honey; grandmother of Jason (Kelly), Ben (Stephanie), Erica (Ryan), Jeremy, Carolie (Doug), Jarrod (Madeleine), Justin (Lexie), Jacob (Jessie), Grace,...
Lisa M. Palmisano
Aug 28, 2025
Lisa Marie Palmisano (nee Palmisano), of O Fallon, MO, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the age of 55. Beloved wife of Michael Fugatt; cherished daughter of the late Joseph (Sandra) and Lois Palmisano; daughter-in-law of Peggy (Doug) Maddox; devoted mother of Quinn Fugatt and Liam Fugatt; Foster mother to Joshua Carroll, Justin Carroll and Jordan Musgrave; loving granddaughter...
Valerie Mia Vestal
Aug 27, 2025
Our precious daughter, Valerie Mia Vestal, whose name means strength and beloved, was born on August 27, 2025. Though her time with us was brief, she was long anticipated and deeply loved.
Valerie is adored by her loving parents, Brandon and Monique Vestal. She is also cherished by her grandparents, Clint and Mary Vestal, and Jonathan and Sharon Edwards; her great-grandmother,...
Richard Poertner
Aug 27, 2025
On August 27, 2025, Richard Poertner passed away peacefully at 81 years old. Known for his warmth, humor, and lightheartedness, Rich had a way of making people feel valued and at ease. He was a light in the lives of everyone he met—someone whose memory will live on in the stories we tell, the love we share, and the laughter...
Samuel Knight Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
Samuel Knight of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Mary "Sue" Knight; cherished son of the late Samuel Sr. and Genevieve Knight; devoted father of Stacey Biles; treasured grandfather of Ryan (Elizabeth) Biles, Jacob (Sarah) Biles, and Lauren (Ryan) Dorsey; loving great-grandfather of Bryce Biles, Shaw Biles, and Molly Biles;...
Jerry Wayne Little, Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
Jerry Wayne Little, Sr., of Annada, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Florence “Flo” Little; cherished son of the late Calvert and Christeen Little; devoted father of Charlotte (Benjamin) Miller, Joseph (September) Little and the late Jerry Wayne Little, Jr.; loving grandfather of Amber (Alek) Walters,...
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