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Recent Passings

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...

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)....

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...

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, Bob...

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...

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 and Zachary Pestka;...

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, Audrey (Andrew)...

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...

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 Art High School. ...

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 (Jordan)...