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Short, Sandra R. “Sandy”

Short, Sandra R. “Sandy” (nee Riggs) entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the age of 61, loving daughter of the late Nancy, Ruth and Joseph Riggs; cherished sister of Michael and William Riggs, Christine (Pat) Sthair, Nancy (Don)...

Zabel, Leslie V. “Les”

  Zabel, Leslie V. “Les” of St. Louis and formerly of Mount Olive, IL, Asleep in Jesus, Monday, April 6, 2020. Beloved husband of 68 years to Doris C. (nee Malke); dearest father of Carol (Jim) Falkner, Diane (Scott) Lawrence; cherished grandfather of Ann (Joe)...

Ritter, Diane J.

Ritter, Diane J. (nee Ailer) Thursday, April 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the Honorable Robert E. Ritter, Ret.; dear mother of Daniel (Robyn) Ritter and Robyn (Eric) Kalish; dear grandmother of Sam, Laine and Kelly Ritter, Max and Ryan Kalish; dear sister of Cynthia...

Sharamitaro, Charles A.

Fortified with the Sacraments, Charles A. Sharamitaro join his parents  Peno and Virginia in God’s heavenly kingdom  on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He is mourned by his loving children, Jennifer (Bill), Tony (Abby), Joe (Jamie) Sharamitaro and grandchildren. His...

Constien, Dorothy K. (nee Knoebel)

Asleep in Jesus, Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  Beloved wife of 66 years to Rev. Victor Constien; loving mother of Daniel (Maria) Constien, Mary (David) Doering, Judith (Glenn) Olson, Andrew (Cheryl) Constien and Rev. Stephen (Elisabeth) Constien; dear  grandmother of 12...

Moegle, Carol “Sue”

Moegle, Carol “Sue”  (nee Wood), Thursday, April 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Moegle; dear mother of Brian J. Lankford, Barb Boland and Elizabeth (Scott) Buerck; dear grandmother of Justin Lankford, Valerie Coldewe, Rylie Boland and the late...

Maniaci, Bertha A. “Bert”

Maniaci, Bertha A. “Bert” (O’Neill)  entered into rest on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Wife of the late  Anthony Maniaci, cherished mother of  Laura Wiese (Rob), Karrie Hebert (Art), Jackie Kocurek (Joe), Tonette Mohr (Jerry); Loving grandmother of Julia...

Thomas, Teresa L.

Thomas, Teresa L. entered into rest on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Our dear wife, sister, aunt and friend to many. Services: all services were private at Kutis South County Chapel.

O’Connell, Dolores Helen (nee Simner)

  Thursday April 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gerald O’Connell; loving mother of Mary “Candy: O’Connell; dear friend of the late Riley Callahan; dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Services Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL 10151...

Husselton, John Michael

Husselton, John Michael Thursday, April 9, 2020. Loving partner of Barbara Bujewski. Dear cousin and friend to many. Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Monday, April 13, 6 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. IMMEDIATE FAMILY...

Lauer, Dr. Edward A., O.D.

on Thurs., April 9, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Barbara A. Lauer; dear father of Robin (Bill) Lauer, Greg (Anjanette) Lauer, Jeffery Lauer and the late David Lauer; our dear grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Dr. Lauer was a longtime business owner and...

Smith, Marilyn Carole (nee Johnston)

Thursday April 9, 2020 Beloved wife of the late Jack W. Smith; loving mother of Christine Kittler, Donald (Angie) Smith, Cynthia (Ken) Greenwald, late Theresa Rose Smith and Melissa (Mike) Larkin; dear grandmother of Elizabeth (Andrew) Seal, Jacqueline Smith, Michael...

Braswell, Bruce R.

On April 9th, 2020 Bruce R Braswell, owner of Braswell’s Restaurant passed away at the age of 72. He was born January 7th, 1948 in St. Louis, MO to parents Reid and Dorothy Braswell. He attended Southeast Missouri State University where he earned his business degree....

Rice, Shirley Mary (nee Weathers)

  Friday April 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Thanuel G. Rice; loving mother of Rickey W. (Tracey) Weathers, James Silvia, John L. (Sheila) Silvia, Ardell D. (Becky) Silvia, Mark A. Silvia, Tommy L. (Kris) Silvia, Aletha M. Rice and Kathy A. Weathers; dear...

Musial, Alexander S.

Musial, Alexander S. on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Patrice G. Musial (nee Brady); dear father of Karen (Kenneth) Schumm and Stephen (Connie) Musial; dear grandfather of Patrick, Megan, Anne and Helen; dear great-grandfather of Lucy; our dear...

Wierschem, Eric J.

Wierschem, Eric J.  Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, Saturday, April 11, 2020. Dear husband of Denise Wierschem (nee Lamm); loving dad of Lauren  (Jamieson) Wishman; dear PaPa Eric of Devin and Nathan; dear brother of Kurt (Arlene) Wierschem;...

Holden, Mary Ann (nee Vatterott)

  Mary Ann Holden (nee Vatterott) died Friday, March 20, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was survived by her husband of 60 years, Gerald “Jerry” Holden, her sons Matthew Holden (Kathy Scoggin), Gregory Holden (Denise Schwarzbach) Joseph Holden (Carol) and her...

Holden, Gerald “Jerry” Michael

Mary Ann Holden (nee Vatterott) died Friday, March 20, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was survived by her husband of 60 years, Gerald “Jerry” Holden, her sons Matthew Holden (Kathy Scoggin), Gregory Holden (Denise Schwarzbach) Joseph Holden (Carol) and her...