Obituaries

Dorothy Hellmann

Dorothy Hellmann

Jan 2, 2017

Hellmann, Dorothy M. "Dot" (nee Reif), Joyfully with Jesus on Monday, January 2, 2017, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Harry T. Hellmann. Dear daughter of the late George and Hilda Reif (nee Christmann). Dear sister-in-law of the late Melvin "Bud" (survived by Millie) Hellmann. Dear aunt of Craig (Lecia) Hellmann, Carol (Tim) Natsch and Keith Hellmann. Dear great-aunt,...

Catherine Kunza

Catherine Kunza

Jan 1, 2017

Kunza, Catherine (nee Mard) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Kunza; mother of Cathy (Paul) Griner, Tom (Rebecca) Kunza, Mary (Chuck) Rollins, and Jenny Kunza; grandmother of Matt, Ray, John, Therese, Ann, Clare, Laura, and Charlie; dear great-grandmother, sister, sister-in law,...

Barbara Turner

Barbara Turner

Dec 31, 2016

Turner, Barbara S. Passed away December 31, 2016. Beloved wife of James R. Turner; dear mother of Marilyn, Jeff, Scott, Jimmy and the late Rick; loving grandma of 9 and great-grandma of 3; dear sister of Don and Karen; our sister-in-law, aunt, cousin & friend. SERVICES: VISITATION THURSDAY 4pm to 8pm at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS FUNERAL HOMES (South...

Miriam Lavin

Miriam Lavin

Dec 30, 2016

Lavin, Miriam A. (nee Beetz) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, December 30, 2016, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John P. Lavin; special cousin of Dorothy; dear cousin, and friend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stray Rescue of St. Louis or to a charity of choice....

Elvera Ellersieck

Elvera Ellersieck

Dec 30, 2016

Ellersieck, Elvera R. On Friday Dec. 30, 2016, age 102. Wife of the late Robert J. Ellersieck. Mother of Susan (& the late Jimmy) Myers, Mark Ellersieck, Jean (Chuck) Dreessen, & John Ellersieck. Grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 5. Dear aunt, cousin, & friend too many. Services: Visitation Tues. 4 to 8 pm at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN &...

Mildred Zeman

Mildred Zeman

Dec 29, 2016

Zeman, Mildred A. (nee Jedlovec), on Thursday, December 29, 2016, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Zdenek Sidney Zeman. Loving mother of Michael, Deborah, and Jennifer Zeman. Dear sister-in-law of Yarmilla Zaruba. Dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. Mildred was a member of Lodge Washington #30 CSA and Sokol St. Louis. Memorials to the American-Czech Center, 4690...

Robert Bush

Robert Bush

Dec 25, 2016

Bush, Robert M. "Bob" entered into rest on Sunday, December 25, 2016, age 80. Beloved husband of David Leonard and the late Darla Robbins. Beloved father of Kari (Richard) Laux and Debra (Doug) Stowell. Loving grandfather of Krista Kearney. Dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Bob retired from Monsanto Company in 1989 after 20+ years of employment. He was...

Harold Altvater

Harold Altvater

Dec 24, 2016

Altvater, Harold T. "Tim," "Happy," asleep in Jesus on Saturday, December 24, 2016, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Altvater (nee Thornton). Beloved father of Diane (Ed Warren) Altvater and Dana (Frank) Brydels. Loving grandfather of Catie (Billy) Gray, Jacob and Evan Brydels. Dear brother of Paul (Chris) Altvater and the late Shirley (Robert) Ricklin and William (Carol...

Matthew Leonard

Matthew Leonard

Dec 24, 2016

Leonard, Matthew A., at peace and eternal rest on December 24, 2016, age 41. Beloved son of Donald and Charmaine Leonard, loving brother of Keith, Donald III (Cheryl), Robert (Beth), Lauren, Jennifer Quinn (David), and Kerri Haag (Tom), loving great nephew, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many. Matt received an A.D. degree from Ranken Technical Institute. He was a...

Anthony Cladis

Anthony Cladis

Dec 22, 2016

Cladis, Anthony E. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, December 22, 2016, age 90. Beloved son of the late Alex and Frances Cladis. Dear brother of James Cladis. Dear uncle of Debbie, Janet, James Jr. and Jason. Dear great-uncle, great-great-uncle cousin and dear friend to many. Mr. Cladis was a clerk and retired after 42 years...

Richard Kage

Richard Kage

Dec 18, 2016

KAGE, RICHARD P. Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the age of 89. Devoted husband for 59 years to Margaret A. Kage (nee Strifler); loving father of Karen (Paul) Zeiser, Chris and Kim Kage; beloved grandfather of Peter (Liz) Zeiser, Nicholas Zeiser, Keri (Ryan) Horn and Drew Zeiser, great grandfather of Vincent, Natalie...

William Zaiger, Sr.

William Zaiger, Sr.

Dec 18, 2016

Zaiger, William J., Sr. Peacefully at home on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Tonya (nee Mitchell); father of Will Jr. and Mary-Theresa Roam; dear son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. Services: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN...

John Callahan

John Callahan

Dec 16, 2016

Callahan, John K. (Orangie) At. the age of 57. Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Friday December 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Janis Callahan (nee Chinnici) Loving father of Sean (Sam) and Kevin, dear brother of Eileen (Jon) Gardner, Nancy Libera, Dorothy (Jerry) Biondo. Preceded in death by parents George and Marie ( nee Klekamp) Callahan and sisters...

Fatri Kongoli

Fatri Kongoli

Dec 15, 2016

Husband of Sabush Kongoli (nee Zylfi) December 17, 2016 10:00 am - 11:00 am John L. Ziegenhein & Sons 7027 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116

Jerome Kopac

Jerome Kopac

Dec 13, 2016

KOPAC, JEROME F. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Doris Kopac (nee Woelfert); beloved father of Richard (Mary Jane), Donald (Gerianne), Thomas (Terri), Gary (Darlene) Kopac, Sharon (Gregory) Veile and Linda (David) Spellmeyer; dear grandfather of 10; great grandfather of 7, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. In lieu of flowers donations...

William Ross

William Ross

Dec 13, 2016

Ross, William J. Went to dance with the heavenly angels on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of 56 years to Loretta (nee Schoen); loving father of Kelly, Jay, and Dixie (Mike) Keathley; grandfather of Mick (Audrey), Tim, Dan, and Grace Keathley; dear brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...

Richard Tivitt

Richard Tivitt

Dec 13, 2016

Tivitt, Richard J. "Richie" on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, age 57. Beloved husband of Linda Tivitt (nee Van Esler) Dear daddy of four-legged Chloe, Sasha, Boss Hogg and Ringo. Dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Member of the Announcers Guild and NHRA. Memorials to Stray Rescue or Humane Society of MO are appreciated. Services: Visitation Sunday...

Shirley Schmieg

Shirley Schmieg

Dec 13, 2016

Schmieg, Shirley M., on Tuesday December 13, 2016; Wife of the late Milford D. Schmieg; dear mother of Cheryl (Robert) Deutsch, David and Donald (Kimberly) Schmieg; dear grandmother of Kelly (Andrew), Timothy (Megan), Danielle, Tyler, Riese and Drew; dear great-grandmother of Tessa, Reilly, Jackson, Maddox & Sophia; dear sister of Larry (Karen) Comer; dear sister-in-law of Betty Thumm and the...

Helen Bechtel

Helen Bechtel

Dec 9, 2016

BECHTEL, HELEN A. (nee Wessel) on Friday, December 9, 2016 at the age of 92. Beloved mother of James (Gayle Kny) and Charles (Martha) Bechtel; dear grandmother of Molly Bechtel, Julie (Andy) Hill and the late Chris Bechtel; dear great grandmother of Jenna and Erica Hill; dear great great grandmother of Ari Sears; dear sister of Bernard (Pat) Wessel, Louis...

Dorothy Picard

Dorothy Picard

Dec 8, 2016

Picard, Dorothy I. (nee Bennett) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph Picard; loving mother of Tommy (Reba), Michael, and Rick (Debbie); dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions to Susan G. Komen for the...