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Ritch, Viola M. (nee Carter)

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Beloved wife of Kenneth Ritch Sr.; loving mother of Teresa (Charlie) Burnett and Kenneth (Dave Toole) Ritch Jr.; adoring grandmother of Joseph (Becky) Eckhoff; dear daughter of the late D.W. and Ruthie Carter; dear sister of Danny (Eva),...

Fels, Thomas Michael

Thomas Michael Fels, 72, of Arnold died Saturday, October 30, 2021.  Mr. Fels was born in St. Louis, MO and is the son of the late Bernard and Margaret Fels (Schachner).  Tom was a US Marine Corp Vet who served in Vietnam.  He had a passion for fishing, golfing,...

Yu, Remedios “Remy” Abinoja

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on October 30, 2021, Remedios “Remy” Abinoja Yu passed away at the age of 79. . Beloved wife of Antonio “Tony” Yu; loving mother of Adrian (Michele) Yu and Tracy (Leon) Stronsky; cherished...

Maher, Robert G.

Maher, Robert G. Sunday, October 31, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary C. (Witte) Maher (nee Wagner); dearest father of Thomas (Mary) Maher, Michael (the late Terry) Witte, John (Karen) Witte, Rita (Steve) Slovacek, Mary Kim (Dave) Knott, Sharon (Kirtland) Slovacek, James...

Studt, Frances C.

Studt, Frances C. (nee Kalschutz), Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Friday, October 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Studt; loving mother of Mary Beth (Jim) Barylski and David Studt; cherished grandmother of Laura, Julie (Mark), Kelly...

Kotva, Susan C. (nee Garvin)

Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Beloved wife of James Kotva; loving step-mother of Morgan and James; dearest grandmother of Kyson and Klaus; dear daughter of Ellen and the late Michael Garvin; dear sister of Kelley and James; our dear aunt, cousin and friend. Susan and...

Ray, Erinn M. (nee Steinbeck)

Saturday, October 30, 2021. Beloved wife of Kerry Ray; loving mother of Reannah and Abigail Ray; dear sister of Jessica (Robert) Davis, Lynn Dawes and Tabitha Reyes; dear daughter of Christine Dawes and  Ed Dawes; dear granddaughter of Ruth Bloom; Our dearest...

Nguyen, Phuong T.

Nguyen, Phuong T. Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Saturday October 30, 2021.  Beloved father relative and friend. Visitation at KUTIS CITY CHAPEL 2906 Gravois Ave. 63118 on Saturday November 6, from9:00 AM till Prayers at 1:30 PM Then to...

Cordia, Connie L.

  Connie L. Cordia (nee: Stout) age 76,  Sunday, October 31, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Louis E. Cordia.  Dearest mother of Michael (Sharene) and Stanley (Denise) Brown, Gene (Pam), Alice, David, Wayne, and the late Ralph (survived Cindy) Cordia, Mike...

Morris, David R.

Morris, David R., passed away on October 31, 2021. Beloved son of Norma and the late William Morris; loving father of Anthony (Patricia) Morris, Joe Bridges and the late Josh Morris; Dear grandfather of Logan Morris and great-grandfather of Kailynn Morris and Jacksen...

Hoyt, Helen M.

Hoyt, Helen M.  (nee Everding) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother church, Monday, November 1, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Fred A. Hoyt “Hap”. Our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Services: A Memorial Mass will...

Kennedy, Joseph F.

Sunday, October 31, 2021. Beloved husband of Corinne Kennedy (nee Berning); dear father of Kathleen Kennedy, Terry (Jim) Rooney, Tim (Marcia) Kennedy, Paula Catanzaro, Julie Kennedy and Pat (Mary) Kennedy; dear grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 12; dear brother...

Gartin, James L.

Gartin, James L. entered into rest on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Beloved husband of Hella Gartin (nee Rogler); loving father of Timothy J. Gartin; cherished grandfather of Mali and Marissa Gartin, Ryan and Justin Westonfeld; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle,...

Acton, David “Daddyo”

Acton, David Eric ” Daddyo” on Monday November 1, 2021.  Beloved husband of Shirley Ann “Boss” Acton (nee Scoffner).  Loving father of Yvonne (Robert) Sampson, Elizabeth Rose Pinkas, Stephanie Schafer and the late Sherry Jewett.  Dearest...

Stewart Jr., Berthyl James “Jim”

Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Husband to his late wife, Sheila. Father to Tobey Stewart and Linda (David) Lenceski. Grandfather to Alyssa, Chloe and Jacob. Brother to Robert (Susan) Stewart, uncle and cousin. He had a love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing....

Ross, Jeffrey A. “J.R.”

Ross, Jeffrey A. “J.R.” Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Beloved son of Frances (the late Robert) Guth and the late Homer Ross. Dear step-brother of the late Jill Niewoehner. Our dear uncle, great uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral from Kutis South County...

Cook-Starks, Ruby Ovene

Ruby Ovene Cook-Starks nee Smotherman was born April 27, 1927 and was promoted to her heavenly home on November 1, 2021.  She was born in Birch Tree, MO to Everett and Jessie Smotherman   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years Joseph E...

Garcia, Richard

Passed away on October 28, 2021. He was the husband of Rosemarie (Arnold) and loving son of the late Angel and Rogelia (Yglesias) Garcia. Loving nephew of the late Anita Alvarez (Yglesias). He was born on December 30, 1933 in East St. Louis. Dearest father of Rick...