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Herget, Mary Louise A.

Herget, Mary Louise A. (nee Newmann), age 97.  Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday, December 29, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late John C. Herget; loving mother of Barbara (Joe) Eulberg, Jim Herget, Bob (Jeanie) Herget, Pat (Robert) DuFaux,...

Vogel, Thomas “Tom” John

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Jean M. Vogel (nee Vocker); dearest father of Don (Lorie), Dave, Scott (Susan) Vogel and Kimberly (Terry) Moreau; dear “Pops, Papa” of Lauren...

Davis, Benjamin “Ben” Michael

Benjamin “Ben” Michael Davis age 51, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis on December 31, 2022.  Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, September, 28, 1971, Ben was a proud, life-long resident of St. Louis.  He attended Southwest High School/Honors...

Schlagenhauf, Norman G. III

Schlagenhauf, Norman G. III entered into rest on Friday, December 30, 2022. Loving son of Norman G and Sharon (nee Kreutz) Schlagenhauf, Jr.; our dear brother and friend to many. Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Monday, January...

Messmer, Nikolaus

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Beloved husband of Hilde Messmer (nee Stetzkamp) of 63 years; dearest father of Bob (Cindy) and Joseph (Pam) Messmer; dear “Opa” of Amanda Miller, Paul (Sandy) Messmer,...

Pestka, Dolores A. (nee Tutin)

passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Bernard “Bernie” Pestka; dearest mother of Craig (Kelly) and the late Stanley Pestka; dear “grandma Bopchu” of Shannon, Adam (Madison), Allison Pestka, Danielle (Matt) Vandillen...

Jorcke, Gary

of Fenton, MO passed away on December 31, 2022, surrounded by his family. Gary was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Son of the late Oliver and Dorothy Jorcke. Survived by daughters; Rachel (David) Ellinger, Jennifer (Kasey Felt) Jorcke and son; Michael...

Flowers, Kevin Patrick

Flowers, Kevin Patrick Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Beloved son of the late Lambert and Donna (nee Winzen) Flowers; loving brother of Lambert (Lura) Flowers, Tom Flowers, Terri (Thom) Barr, Jim (Claire) Flowers,...

Cooney, Frances E. (nee Munie)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Sunday, January 1, 2023. Beloved wife of Dennis Cooney; loving daughter of the late Richard and Bernice Munie; adoring sister of Judy (Dennis) Kitrel, Mary (Danny) Green, Jimmy (Kathy) Munie and the late Michael...

Casey, Timothy R.

Casey, Timothy R., Asleep in Jesus on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Dearest son of the late Edward and Catherine Casey. Beloved father of Elizabeth (Scott) Statler. Loving grandpa of Frank and Oliver Statler. Former spouse and companion of Teri Casey (nee Scarpelli)....

Hartley, Rev. James William

The Rev. James William Hartley of St. Louis passed suddenly on Christmas Eve 2022 at the age of eighty, due to complications of Covid-19. Jim is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Virginia (Ginny), his twin sister, Mary Ann Pogue, younger sister Elizabeth...

Strawhun, Marjorie

Marjorie Strawhun (nee: Foster) Friday, December 30, 2022  Dear wife of the late John B. Strawhun, Jr.; dear mother and best friend of Joan (Val Pflueger) Featherston and the late John Featherston; dearest granny of Jordan (Jordan) Kennamann and Jamie (Paul) Taylor;...

Howard, Susan (nee Taylor)

Saturday, December 31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Howard Sr.; loving daughter of the late William and Stella Taylor; adoring sister of Dianne (Brian) Spera and the late Richard (surviving Dee) Taylor, dear aunt of Terry (Paula) and Troy (Kelly) Taylor,...

Hermann, Julie A.

(nee: Sandau)  on Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Beloved wife of Joseph Hermann.  Dear mother of Joel Hermann, Jesse Hermann and Jordan Hermann.  Dear daughter of the late Alvin and Delora Sandau.  Dear sister of Mark (Jackie) Sandau and the late David Sandau. Our dear...

Simmons, Velma

Simmons, Velma (nee: Murphy) Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Gilbert H. Simmons; loving mother of Edith (Charles) Kellermann and the late Joyce Howell Brady; dear grandma, great grandma, great great grandma, sister, sister in law, aunt, cousin and...

Vischjon, Nadine

Nadine Vischjon (née Watz) December 27, 1945 – December 27, 2022 Beloved mother of James Knisell (Tine), Shawn Watz (Karen), and Jacki Morse. Proud grandmother of Jessica Knisell, James Nahlen (Michael), Tiffanni Watz, Sinjin Watz, Brianna Mckay, Shawn Knisell, Keegan...

Cavanaugh, Gloria Ann

Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Donald Cavanaugh.  Dear mother of Teresa (Joe) Tappel, Ron Cavanaugh and Laura (Phil) Pate.  Dear grandmother of Ben Tappel, Jackie (Travis) Denardo, Paula (Paul) Kemp, James (Haley Preston) Pate and Charlie (Emily)...

Leicht, Verna Lorraine (nee Paffrath)

  Fortified with the Sacrament of Holy Mother Church Sunday, January 1, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Arlin B. Leicht; loving mother of Renee (the late Terry) Moloznik, Mark (Pat) and Jeffrey Leicht; adoring grandmother of Jake (Julia) Moloznik, John (Nina)...