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Merley "Jo" Coward

Merley "Jo" Coward

Mar 17, 2026

Merley "Jo" Coward (nee Bradsher), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Freddy Coward; cherished daughter of the late Arvin and Cleopha Bradsher; devoted mother of Greg (Carolyn Jo) Coward, Tim (Debora) Coward, and Scot (Sharon) Coward; loving grandmother of Adam, Ben, Ally, Caylea, Connor, Meagan, and Dawn;...

Maxine McKinney

Maxine McKinney

Mar 16, 2026

Maxine McKinney (nee Long), of Troy, MO, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at the age of 74. Loving wife of Ronald Clifton McKinney; beloved daughter of the late Father, Hubert G, and Willie Mae Long; devoted mother of Kevin (Michelle) West, Kelli West, Juanita (Bruce) Swanson, Shannon (Angie) McKinney, Ronald McKinney II, Kevin McKinney, and Brandy McKinney; cherished grandmother...

Lewis S. Tidd Jr.

Lewis S. Tidd Jr.

Mar 15, 2026

Lewis Samuel Tidd Jr., of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Dolores P. Tidd; cherished son of the late Lewis, Sr. and Mamie Lou Tidd; devoted father of Debora (Tim) Coward and Cynthia (Jim) Anderson; loving grandfather of Adam (Rita Singer) Coward, Ben (Julia Sanders) Coward, Allyssa...

Donald E. Gray

Donald E. Gray

Mar 15, 2026

Donald Edward Gray, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Yvonne Gray; cherished son of the late George Gray and Elsie Williams; devoted father of Richard Gray and Julia (David) Smith; loving grandfather of Madelyn and Reagan Smith; dear brother of Patricia Sparks, Lolly (Don) Burrows, Kathy Nyman and...

Robert W. Caldwell

Robert W. Caldwell

Mar 14, 2026

Robert Walker Caldwell, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1945, to Harvey Caldwell of Fulton, KY and Louise Caldwell of Union City, TN. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha, and his sister, Ruth Wright. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Adkins,...

Ruby "Arlene" Brown

Ruby "Arlene" Brown

Mar 14, 2026

Ruby Arlene (Scrivner) Brown, 88, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1937, in Russellville, Missouri (Cole County) to Foster Scrivner and Ethel (Matheis) Scrivner.

Arlene was the oldest of four children and often served as the peacekeeper within the family, a role she carried out with quiet strength and kindness. She was preceded in...

Cora A. “Sue” Myers

Cora A. “Sue” Myers

Mar 14, 2026

Cora A. “Sue” Myers, born February 29, 1940, passed away peacefully surrounded by love, family and her “grand cats”. A rare leap‑year baby with an even rarer spirit, Cora filled every room with warmth, sharp wit, and a humor that could lift even the heaviest day. Her laughter was unmistakable—quick, clever, and often delivered with the perfect one‑liner only she...

Ruth Marie Starr

Ruth Marie Starr

Mar 13, 2026

Ruth Marie (Weingartner) Starr, age 97, of Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026.

Known for her grace, generous spirit, warm smile and love of family; Ruth was a dedicated wife and mother, and a pillar of her community. Ruth and her husband, Robert, were devout Catholics whose faith guided their lives. They were active members of their...

Frank "Don" Lewis

Frank "Don" Lewis

Mar 13, 2026

Frank “Don” Lewis, of St Charles, Missouri, formally Portage des Sioux, Mo passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the age of 95. Don was the Beloved husband of the late Bettye Jo (Tippit) Lewis. He is Survived by his children Frank Donald Lewis Jr. (Barb) and Bettye Tippit Boone. He was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Harold Swofford, Jr.

Harold Swofford, Jr.

Mar 13, 2026

Harold Swofford, Jr., age 73, passed away on March 13 in Silex, MO. He was born in Tennessee to Harold Sr. and Dorothy. He attended Riverview Gardens and served in the United States Navy, receiving an honorable discharge. Most recently, he worked as a bus driver for the Ferguson-Florissant School District until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his...

Teegan Marie "Sugar Plum" Cannon

Teegan Marie "Sugar Plum" Cannon

Mar 12, 2026

Teegan Marie Cannon, of O'Fallon, MO, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the age of 7. Cherished daughter of Alexander Cannon and Hannah Cotner; loving granddaughter of Amy Turkington and Larry Cannon; dear sister of Mickey Cannon; Teegan is also survived by her aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.

Teegan was a loving, free-hearted angel, who loved her family...

Kathleen Sue Alsup

Kathleen Sue Alsup

Mar 12, 2026

Kathleen (Kathy) Sue Alsup, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the age of 68. Loving wife of Buddy Earl Alsup; beloved daughter of the late John Henry and Bonnie June Miller; devoted mother of Anthony Scott (Sheila) Alsup and Amy (Adam) Grunwaldt; cherished grandmother of Ethan Winchester, Jacob Grunwaldt, and Carly Grunwaldt; dear sister of...

Jackie Saunders

Jackie Saunders

Mar 12, 2026

Jacqueline Gertrude Saunders (nee Kettler), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Saunders; cherished daughter of the late Harry and Henrietta Kettler; devoted mother of Karen (Gary) Schoenle and William "Bill" (Karen) Saunders; loving grandmother of Brian Schoenle; proceeded in death by her dear siblings...

Leona Marie Jones

Leona Marie Jones

Mar 12, 2026

Leona Marie Jones, of O’Fallon, Missouri, entered into eternal heavenly peace at the age of 87 on March 12, 2026.

Leona is survived by her loving husband, Frank Jones; her children Donnie Jones (Lisa Jones), Christopher Jones (Sharon Jones), Kenneth Jones (Julianne Jones) and Tina Smith (Doug Smith). She leaves behind 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, who affectionately knew her as...

Elizabeth Jean Simpson

Elizabeth Jean Simpson

Mar 12, 2026

Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Simpson (nee Bray), of Maryland Heights, MO, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Gary J. Simpson; cherished daughter of the late John and Edna Bray; devoted mother of Theresa M. (Lonnie) King, Brad T. (Angela) Simpson, and Tina L. (John L.) Burnett; loving grandmother of Bryan (Shae) King, Cody...

Ernest "Ernie" W. Dempsey

Ernest "Ernie" W. Dempsey

Mar 12, 2026

Ernest (“Ernie”) W. Dempsey, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 85. Loving husband of the late Peggy Jo Dempsey; beloved son of the late John and Agnes Dempsey; devoted father of Tom (Molly) Dempsey, Anne (Kevin) Lersch, and Mary (James Sanders) Dempsey; cherished grandfather of Meaghan, Abby, Jack Dempsey, and Adam Lersch; dear...

Gail Lowe

Gail Lowe

Mar 12, 2026

Gail Marie Lowe (nee LeBold), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Lowe; cherished daughter of the late Roy LeBold and the late Euphrasia Koppen; devoted mother of Michael (Casey) Tiemann, Daniel Tiemann, Kari Wetzel and the late Kristine Hensley; loving grandmother of Austin Tiemann, Grace and...

Marlene J. O'Connell

Marlene J. O'Connell

Mar 11, 2026

Marlene J. O'Connell (nee Farley), of O Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Martin O’Connell; cherished daughter of the late William and Jeanette Farley; devoted mother of Karen (Chris) Green, Jeffrey (Marianna) O'Connell, Kelly (Robert) Riggs, and Pamela (David) Long; loving grandmother of Amanda (Carl) Nutty, Robert Murphy,...

Lee M. Wehmeier

Lee M. Wehmeier

Mar 9, 2026

Lee M. Wehmeier, Sr. of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 98. Beloved husband of 71 years to Elsie Wehmeier; cherished son of the late William and Clair Wehmeier; devoted father of Lee (Susan) Wehmeier, Jr., Gary (Micki) Wehmeier, Nick (Christine) Wehmeier, Kent (Kris) Wehmeier, and Carolyn Jenkins (Troy Carter); loving grandfather of...

Judy Irene Moresi

Judy Irene Moresi

Mar 9, 2026

Judy Irene Moresi (nee Hassler), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Thomas Robert Moresi; cherished daughter of the late Buel and Betty Hassler; devoted mother of Thomas R. (Christina) Moresi II and Scott N. (Veronica) Moresi; loving grandmother of Thomas R. Moresi III, Soren Moresi, and Alexander Moresi;...