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Roberts, Danny R.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  Dear father of Dakota, Hailey and Joshua Roberts.  Dear grandfather of Desmond and Isaiah.  Dear son of Terry and the late Roy Roberts.  Dear brother of David Roberts, Star Roberts and Kevin (Ericka McMackin) Roberts.  Loving spouse of...

Krepps, Robert L.

Krepps, Robert L., passed away on May 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Rita R. Krepps (nee Keller) and the late Loretta Krepps (nee Mabury); loving father of Rebecca (Rick) Koenemann, Ruth (Ron) Mansfield, Renee (Mike) Norman and Rick (Shari) Krepps; cherished...

Laaker, Joseph E.

Joseph E. Laaker, born on September 2, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri passed away on May 13, 2023, at the age of 85 after battling Alzheimer’s for several years.  He was a devoted husband to JoAnn Laaker for over 60 years, a loving father, grandfather and...

Shaw, Carol J.

Shaw, Carol J. (nee Hacker) Wednesday May 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Donald C. Shaw. Dear mother of Michael (Cathy) Shaw, James (Tina) Shaw and Kenneth (Mary) Shaw. Our dear grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and...

Bene, Sally J. (nee: Mitchell)

Thursday, May 18, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald Bene.  Dear mother of Ronald D. (Joan) Bene, Sharon (Joseph) Jost, Denise (William) Keith, Kenneth (Sherry) Bene, Diane (David) Colter, Michael (Michelle) Bene and Stephen (Heather) Bene.  Dear grandmother of...

Sanders, Diane D.

Sanders, Diane D. (nee Mehring), Sun. May 14, 2023. Our dear mother, daughter, sister and relative. Servicers: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Fri. May 19, 4-8 p.m.; Funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (5020...

Miller, Robert F.

Asleep in Jesus, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Wanda Miller (nee: Heep). Dear father of Deborah (Larry) Petrowske, Beverly Miller and Judy (Ernie) Ferrario. Dear grandpa of Matthew (Randy) Giamanco, Jamie (Jordan) Haar, Patrick (Catie)...

Ecker, Etherine F.

Ecker, Etherine F. (nee North) departed Wednesday May 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Alan E. Ecker. Dear mother of Jeffrey (Vicki) Ecker, Amy (Frank) Flores and Michael (Leslie) Ecker. Devoted grandmother to Gregory, Mackenzie, Madison and Matthew. Our dear...

Ratliff, Mary “Esther”

Ratliff, Mary “Esther” (nee Blankenship) at peace with God on Thursday, May 18th, 2023. Beloved wife of David Ratliff; dearest mother of Jessica Swartz and Sarah (Joee Haugen) Swartz; stepmother of Jodi Grosvenor; loving grandmother of Shelby Haugen; dear...

Button, Vera

ST. LOUIS, FORMERLY OF APPLE VALLEY, CA – Vera (Reed) Button, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on May 3, 2023, at the age of 89. Vera was born on July 29th, 1933, in Mathiston, Mississippi, to Alvin and Florence Banman. She grew...

Costello, Jr. James F.

James F. Costello, Jr. age 71, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Friday, May 19, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Marie R. Costello (nee: Rosbach); dear father of Catharine “Catie”, Robert “Rob” and the late Spc. James F....

Wiesehan, Shirley Ann (nee Basler)

Wiesehan, Shirley Ann (nee Basler) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, May 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Wiesehan; loving mother of Cynthia Pallme, Connie (Greg) Brown, Michael (Barb) and Mark Wiesehan. Dear grandmother of Nicholas...

Babcock, William F.

On Friday, May 19, 2023.  Beloved husband of Cindy Babcock (nee: Darron).  Dear son of Frederick and the late Patricia Babcock.  Dear brother of Kris and the late Mike Babcock.  Our dear uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend of many.  SERVICES:  Graveside services ...

Castaldi, Mary R.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Castaldi; loving sister of Patricia (the late Obert) Cotham, Anthony “Tony” Castaldi, Christine (the late John) Volker, Concetta (William)...

Hill, Kathleen Linda (nee: Franke)

Born January 11, 1951 and passed away May 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Earl Donald Manahan and Daniel Gail Hill.  Dear daughter of the late Henry Franke and Rosalyn (Cyril) Litteken.  Dear mother of Edward Gerard (Terri Ann) KuKuljan, Judith Ann KuKuljan,...

KOZEMCZAK, JAMES A.

KOZEMCZAK, JAMES A. Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Friday May 19, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Carol Kozemczak (nee Owens).  Loving father of Jimmie (Lisa) Kozemczak, Katherine (Ben Patterson) Kozemczak , Danielle (Richard Haegele)...

Gross, John George

John George Gross passed away on May 19, 2023, at the age of 94 at the Friendship Village Care Center surrounded by his family. John was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was born July 3, 1928 to John P. Gross and Leonore...