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Engel, Audrey J. (nee Hornbeck)

Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Normand Engel; loving mother of Randolph (Joanne) and Keith (Deborah) Engel; adoring grandmother of Christopher Engel, Beth (Patrick) Duke and Danielle Engel; cherished great-grandmother of Braden, Landen and Sophie...

Higginbotham, Richard J.

Higginbotham, Richard J. Age 59, celebrating new life in God’s Kingdom on Thursday, March 23rd 2023. Beloved husband of Lisa Higginbotham (nee Potje) for 20 years. Dear father of Lindsay Benck (Rachel Gill) and Devon (Dylan) Frazier; our dear brother,...

Webster, Charles

Charles Webster, 86, born March 26, 1936 passed March 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty and his four children Steve, Donna, Leona, and Charlie. He is survived by 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Charles was known as Brother...

Rickard, Edwina (nee Ferns)

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Terrance Rickard; dearest mother of JoAnn (Steve) Lee, Chris (Dena) O’Brien, Lisa (partner Bud) O’Brien and Edward (Cassie) Rickard; dear grandmother of Benjamin, Nolan, Adelynn Rickard, Shane (Kelly) O’Brien,...

Carenza, John Robert

With great sadness, the family of John Carenza announces his unexpected passing on March 17, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, John is survived by his wife of 50 years, three children, four grandchildren, and three siblings. John graduated from St. Mary’s...

Gilyon, Thomas M.

  Wednesday March 22, 2023. Beloved husband for 50 years of Vivian Gilyon (nee Impellizzeri); loving father of Michael (Susan) and Christopher (Emily) Gilyon; dear grandfather of Jacob and Samuel Gilyon; dear brother of Darlene (Robert) Gildersleeve ; dear...

Gorham, Gertrude O. (nee Biermann)

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, March 24, 2023.  Born November 15,1924. Beloved wife of the late Carl J. Gorham; dearest mother of Barbara (Stephen) Corn, Paul Gorham and Eric (Lisa) Gorham; dearest grandmother of Carl (Carol), Jennifer,...

Toczko, Carol A. (nee: Milligan)

On Thursday, March 23, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Richard Earl Toczko. Dear mother of Maureen (Rick) Mangrum and the late Timothy, Christopher and Greg Toczko. Dear grandmother of Laura (Ryan) Kee, Mary Kate (Brandt) Shields, Abigail Toczko and John Toczko. Dear...

Smith, Maria T. (nee Wolf)

81, entered into Heaven, surrounded by her family, on March 23, 2023.  Beloved wife of 53 1/2 years of Alan Smith; dear mother of Steve (Judy) Smith, Jenn (Brian) Raymond; dear grandmother of Madison and Jaxson; dear sister of Elizabeth Ward, John (Beth) Wolf,...

Vogt, Dolores Anna

(nee: Kreit)  Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, on Wednesday, March 29 from 10:30am until funeral service at 12:30pm.  Interment Jefferson Barracks National...

Schimmelpfennig, Shirley A.

Schimmelpfennig, Shirley A. (nee Clucas) Friday March 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Schimmelpfennig. Dear mother of Mike (Debbie) Schimmelpfennig and Donna Schimmelpfennig Waldo. Dear grandmother of Nick, Ashley, Caitlin, John and Max. Our dear church...

Chandler, Ernest Eugene “Gene”

Ernest Eugene “Gene” Chandler of St. Louis, MO was called back home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 83 surrounded at home by his family. Gene was born on July 6, 1939 in Risco, MO and was the son of the late Noah and Agnes (Parsons)...

Skidmore, Keith Allen

Keith Allen Skidmore (“Skippy” or “Skids”) was born on March 14, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri. Keith passed away on March 22, 2023. Keith was raised by his maternal grandparents and is survived by his aunts and uncles (who consider Keith their...

Reis, Ann Mary

Reis, Ann Mary, (nee Schlueter) baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on March 25, 2023. Beloved wife of Lyle Reis; loving mother of Greg (Terry) Reis, Linda (Dennis) Collins, Jerry (Cheryl) Reis, Lisa (Don) Statler, Julie (Jimmy) Spiros and the late...

Gruzeski, Michael S.

Gruzeski, Michael S. baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on March 24, 2023. Beloved husband of Deborah Gruzeski (nee Carroll); loving father of Amy (John) Nesselhauf, Becky (Erik) Stidham and Michael J. Gruzeski; cherished grandfather of Jack and...

Hughes, Brendan Latoure

Tragically passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Mansfield, Illinois at only 20-years-old. Brendan was born on January 25, 2003 in Glendale, Arizona, but spent most of his childhood in Champaign, Illinois until the family relocated back to St....

Doria, Ramon “Ray” M.

Ramon “Ray” M. Doria, age 71, of Hunnewell, MO, formerly of St. Louis, died on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at the Evelyn House in Creve Coeur, Mo.  He was born on November 7, 1951 in St. Louis, MO. the son of Joseph H. Doria and Virginia E. Doria.   Ray attended...

Rose, Maxine (nee Morland)

On Friday March 24, 2023. Loving wife of the late Jimmie Rose. Beloved mother of Stephanie Lynn (Patrich Fell) Reed and the late Richard Lee Rose. Dear grandmother of 4, great grandmother of 8, sister of Barbara (John) Brown and the late Ann Collins, Johnny Morland,...