Obituaries

JoAnn Heatherly

JoAnn Heatherly

Feb 17, 2026

Josephine Ann “JoAnn” Heatherly, nee Uhlinger, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 89. 

JoAnn is preceded in death by and reunited in Heaven with grandson Bradley Curtin, former husband, Douglas Heatherly, and parents Harrison and Corinne, nee Mehan, Uhlinger. She is survived by beloved children Mark (Lisa) Heatherly, Michelle (Mike)...

Curtis LeRoy Elliott Sr.

Curtis LeRoy Elliott Sr.

Feb 16, 2026

Curtis LeRoy Elliott Sr., 91, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at De Greeff Hospice in St. Louis, Missouri.

Curtis was born on June 6, 1934, on the Elliott family farm in Black River Township near Hendrickson, Missouri. On November 19, 1955, he went on his first date with Delane Bradley. They quickly became inseparable and were married on June...

Helen Marie Allgeyer

Helen Marie Allgeyer

Feb 19, 2026

Helen M. Allgeyer, nee Lischer, entered into rest surrounded by loved ones on February 19, 2026

Beloved wife of the late Bernard (Big Joe) Allgeyer for 55 years.

Our beloved Matriarch of 5 generations.

Mother of Joe (Sherry) Allgeyer, Cindy (Bill) Mueller and Darlene Zurline. Dear Mother-in-law of Mark A. Zurline. Dear Grandmother of Melanie Cantrell, Joe Allgeyer and Valerie Allgeyer, Liz (Jeff)...

Gloria June Zenk

Gloria June Zenk

Feb 14, 2026

Gloria June Zenk, age 102, of St Louis, passed away peacefully on Feb 14, 2026. 

Born in Red Bud, Il to Leslie and Opal Haynes she was preceded in death by her brother, Gene Haynes; grandson, Jacob Schaffrin; great grandson, Jack Johnson; and beloved husband of 59 years, Walter Zenk. 

Gloria is survived by her sons Stephen (Melissa Moulton) Zenk, Lawrence (Priscilla)...

Katherine A. Holtgrieve

Katherine A. Holtgrieve

Feb 3, 2026

Katherine Adele Holtgrieve, nee Schimmer, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the blessed age of 96. Beloved wife of and reunited in Heaven with the late William Martin Holtgrieve; devoted mom of Marsha (Dan) Narzinski and Bill (Kim) Holtgrieve; cherished grandma of Kirk (Amy) Narzinski, Erin Humphreys, Dakota (Mara) Holtgrieve, and Cannon (Blair) Holtgrieve; and blessed great-grandma of...

Barbara L. Martin

Barbara L. Martin

Feb 15, 2026

Barbara L. Martin (nee Julien) passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 78.Barbara was born in Los Angeles, California to Robert and Gertrude Julien on September 4, 1947.

Beloved wife of Kerry L. Martin; devoted mother of Edith (Nathan) Voyles, Laura (Patrick) Anson and Leslie Hardesty; cherished grandmother of Taylor Ann Marie Anson and Jaxson James Hardesty;

Barbara...

Bradley M. Messmer

Bradley M. Messmer

Feb 14, 2026

Bradley M. Messmer, 47, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1978.

Bradley lived a quiet life and valued his independence. He had a strong interest in music and enjoyed exploring different artists and genres. He was also a fan of horror films and professional wrestling, interests he followed for many years.

Bradley is survived by his...

Rose M. Schaeffler

Rose M. Schaeffler

Feb 14, 2026

Rose Marie Krone was born at City Hospital on May 14, 1932. She grew up at the German Protestant Orphan Home in north Saint Louis County where she was placed at age 3. She attended public schools, near the orphanage, and graduated from Normandy High School in 1950. Rose was a good student, wanted to be a teacher, and was...

Mary Erika Franz Kaiser

Mary Erika Franz Kaiser

Feb 7, 2026

Mary Erika Franz Kaiser, born on May 18, 1941, in Belgard, Germany, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Saint Louis City. A beloved figure among her family and community, Mary will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and spirited personality.

Mary was the cherished mother of Tim (Dena) Franz, Chris (Cindy) Franz, Tina (Bill) Douglass, and Eric (Susan Cole)...

Sharon Ann Bitter

Sharon Ann Bitter

Feb 6, 2026

Sharon A. (nee Nahm) Bitter baptized into the hope of Christ Resurrection on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Beloved wife for 50 years to the late Robert J. Bitter; loving mother of Robert J. (Suzanne) Bitter and Betty (Scott) Graves; cherished grandmother of Nichole (Ryan) Grimm and Mathew Bitter; cherished great-grandmother of Samuel Grimm; dear daughter...

David "Dave" Joseph Malan

David "Dave" Joseph Malan

Feb 4, 2026

David "Dave" Joseph Malan, a cherished member of his community and a beloved family man, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Saint Louis County, Missouri. He was born on April 13, 1940, in Saint Louis City, Missouri.

Dave was a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School and maintained a strong connection with his alma mater through the Roosevelt High School...

Etta Mae Roberts

Etta Mae Roberts

Feb 3, 2026

Etta M. (Huber) Roberts, 88, died on Tuesday February 3, 2026, at Mary Queen and Mother Center in St. Louis.

She loved all kinds of music, playing BINGO, and had a great sense of humor. Born May 1, 1937, daughter of Etta R. (Miller) Huber and Rudolph F. Huber of St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Roberts...

Judith "Judy" L. Mueller

Judith "Judy" L. Mueller

Feb 2, 2026

Judith “Judy” L. Mueller (née Gore) passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 82.

Judy was the beloved daughter of the late Lincoln T. and Nellie (née Little) Gore, and the devoted wife of the late Richard A. Mueller. She was a loving and cherished mother to Mary L....

Dorothy V. Anderson

Dorothy V. Anderson

Jan 29, 2026

Dorothy V. Anderson

Dorothy V. Anderson passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life.

Dorothy was the beloved daughter of the late John and Dorothy Murray (née Trumpleman) and the devoted wife of the late Ralph G. Anderson. Together, Dorothy and Ralph shared 34 loving years...

Sandra Lee Stark

Sandra Lee Stark

Jan 26, 2026

Sandra Lee Stark, nee Horst, entered into rest on Monday January 26, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Stark; devoted mother of Doug (Jill) Stark and Steve (Judy) Stark; treasured grandmother of Jessie and Connor; dear sister of the late Allen Horst; cherished sister-in-law of Janet and David Bonham; and precious daughter of the...

Charles Larry Harris

Charles Larry Harris

Jan 25, 2026

Charles Larry Harris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 10, 1946, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Cecil Melvin Harris and Evelyn Williams Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Melvin Harris.

Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 61¾...

Michael Joseph Bader

Michael Joseph Bader

Jan 24, 2026

Michael Joseph Bader, a cherished member of the St. Louis community, was born on November 19, 1945, in Saint Louis, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in Saint Louis City, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication that will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Michael was a respected property manager for Mercantile Trust,...

Lynne A. Hauck

Lynne A. Hauck

Jan 23, 2026

Lynne A. Hauck, of De Soto, Missouri, was born in St. Louis on December 12, 1952, and passed away on January 23, 2026.

Lynne was preceded in death by her parents, David E. White and Ruth E. (Graham) White.

She is survived by her daughters, Stacey Lynne and her husband Matthew, and Meghan Lynne; and her beloved grandchildren, Anthony Merrick, Orion, Alaina,...

Christy Ann Lancaster

Christy Ann Lancaster

Jan 12, 2026

Christy Ann Lancaster, nee Tyler, asleep in Jesus on Monday January 12, 2026, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late John Junior “Bud” Lancaster; devoted mother of Jocelyn Taylor, Samantha Rueter, and the late Michael Lancaster; cherished grandmother of Erica Lucas, Amy Lancaster, Damon Taylor, Lance Taylor, Eric Lancaster, Desiree Bourbon, Christopher Rueter, and Virginia Rueter; and...

Barbara J. Warden

Barbara J. Warden

Jan 11, 2026

Barbara Jean Warden (Roth) went to be with the Lord Jesus on 1/11/2026 at the age of 84. Beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and wonderful mother-in-law. She was loved by all who knew her. Barbara lived a life filled with love, family, and spiritual devotion to her faith in God. She was always a pleasure to be around. 

Born March...